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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1933
Page
3
The U S treasury set a domestic gold price at 32.22 dollars per ounce as Roosevelt moves to buy metal abroad. World prices slipped, with the pound and franc steady. the dollar strengthened, and the latest world quotation reflected changes amid monetary war concerns.
Berlin reports Ernsh Torgler, a Communist leader, was accused from the witness stand of aiding in the Reichstag fire plot. Gustav Lebermann testified Torgler sought help to burn the Reichstag in 1930 and 1933, while Torgler denied the claims as false. The case heightened domestic tensions as gold purchases abroad and price moves tied to a broader policy shift were discussed.
The REC must obtain foreign currencies by buying foreign exchange and selling dollars for pounds francs or guilders. Economists say supplying more dollars on the market could push up the pound’s value, depreciating the dollar if European capitals do not resist.
Mrs. Alex Adams chairs the Bexar County Women’s Crusade and is the sole Texas representative at the 1933 Mobilization for Human Needs meeting in Chicago. Louise F. Bache confirms Texas hosts 47 crusades active nationwide.
The Rev. John Evans of Long Beach California will conduct baptismal services at Prospect Hill Christian Church at 8 p.m. Sunday as part of a revival mission he is leading here He is a World War II chaplain with the 312th Motor Transport Corps organized in San Antonio and is visiting Mr and Mrs Theo Telolie of 422 Furr Drive
The Republican National Committee launched a critique titled lets look at the record accusing President Roosevelt of breaking campaign pledges. The pamphlet targets federal monetary maneuvers since March and broad policy actions, signaling an intensified party assault from the GOP in Washington.
Washington dispatch reports railroads in the Transcontinental Western and Southwestern territories asked the Interstate Commerce Commission today to reduce passenger fares effective December 1. The proposed cut would set one way coach fares at ten cents per mile and Pullman rates at three cents per mile.
A 1 year old resident of Gohad road suffered a shattered right arm and possible skull fracture after getting entangled in a grinding machine at Molvar Grain in Hoefgen avenue. He was transported by ambulance to Robert Green hospital for treatment. Another incident saw 31 year old Roh Underwood taken to Guerra Undertaking company vehicle after minor injuries from a separate collision in West Houston street.
Bruce Cubel and Adrienne Ames, a New York society girl, arrived in Albuquerque for a wedding at Christiad A.M. Miss Amos, recently granted a divorce in Nevada, was noted as Stephen Ams, a New York broker, arriving by plane from Los Angeles. Shr and Cabot left by auto for Carlsbad, planning to return to Hollywood after the ceremony.
In New York on October 31, Mrs. Ella A. Boole, long time president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, outlined upcoming aims centering on education rather than strict prohibition. She emphasized educating youth to abstain voluntarily and described temperance as absolute abstinence, insisting the movement would continue despite recent setbacks.
In Muskogee Oklahoma two men abducted Manly Board Jr 25 from his sedan then fled toward the Cookson hills. After a running gun battle with police they released him near a mountain road about 15 miles from town. The victim is son of a Muskogee broker and businessman.
In Meeker Colorado an unknown hunter shot a man named Lockhart who was skinning a deer he had killed. The incident occurred as the hunter fired through brush and struck Lockhart in the hand, causing急 confusion at the scene. Law enforcement interviews are pending.
The first major action after a federal probe into radio broadcasting saw Fred D. Betterman surrender in San Antonio to Marshal Guy McNamara on charges of operating a station without a license. Betterman, formerly of Waco, had been indicted in February and turned himself in to answer the accusation. An FBI agent in San Antonio noted a statewide investigation into unlawful broadcasting tied to interference with other signals. Also, Oral Whitetrent, convicted in Nolan County of similar charges, received a gubernatorial pardon from Miriam A. Ferguson after his April conviction.
Insects from a mysterious Tal-38n ant to common garden species sent seven people to Robert B Green Hospital in San Antonio after bites over Monday night and Tuesday. Patients include Romana Stewart 20 Alma Limbley 27 Concepcion Guerrera 21 Inez Tagine 30 Manuel Saenz 10 months and Antonio Alanz 5. Roy Anderson 34 also treated for bites.
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