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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1933
Page
2
Havana October 31 The split between President Gray and the student directory looms closer after an ultimatum at a Havana University meeting demanding the government rectify its course by November 4. The session, marked by fistfights, exposed growing undergraduate dissatisfaction as some wish to withdraw from politics while others want active participation.
Eye care discussion stresses sight as vital to livelihood and happiness. It notes rising eye strain in modern industry and the need for proper lens grades and expert optometric service. The text mentions contact details and a booklet on Sight Conservation linked to Antonin, Texas.
W R Hearst receives two letters praising his NRA broadcast stance. L T Russell of Newark Morning Ledger urges publication of his anti N R A views and calls for harsher attacks on “mob psychology” and editorials. Robert Harriss of New York exhorts Hearst to push currency reform and recall of treasury bonds, noting he is a major trader.
Representative West of Texas said the Bureau of Public Roads indicated 2000 would approve construction of the Hug the Coast highway through Kennedy County Texas. The road had dead ended at the county line but right of way through the county is now promised.
Marshall news reports Louis E. Brooks a Marshall manufacturer was abducted by two men and a woman. He was found at his farm near Battle Creek and said his captors freed him after escaping from his factory where a safe was robbed. In nearby Kansas Susie Erickson a 44 year old widow was stabbed to death in her home. railroad night clerk Emil Charboneau, about 40, was arrested on murder charges.
Brazil defaulted a scheduled 9,419,000 franc payment to French bankers and signaled further delays. Paris press notes Brazil will not pay until France revokes a decree on proceeds from Brazil's export trades, intensifying disputes over tariffs and debt relief.
George E. Sokoleky, a long-time foreign correspondent, warned in Los Angeles that licensing newspapers under the NRA could foster self censorship and servile press. He cited experiences in Russia and China to argue laws are sufficient to protect government and public from abuses.
Three legal challenges shadow the U S recovery program as officials await decisions. A Ford dealer, low bidder on CCC contracts, argues NRA signing by Henry Ford is required. DC Supreme Court bars Treasury from awarding contracts to a rival bidder. US Supreme Court agrees to review a NY milk control case set for December 4. New Dutch minister to the United States Van Haerama De With notes press restrictions erode liberty and warns power can suppress all.
Weather report lists temperatures for numerous cities from Dallas to El Paso with high and low values, flying weather notes, and wind directions. Regional forecasts cover Dallas Brownsville New Orleans El Paso and tourist weather. Altitude figures for flying conditions note north 6100 feet east 7000 feet west 1000 feet.
Dallas officials denounced charges that a state official blocked a grand jury investigation of theft and murder, calling them uncalled-for and a reflection on a fine grand jury. Assistant District Attorney Owen George urged restraint as heated remarks followed the dispute.
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