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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1932

Page

11

Doolittie Sets New World Speed Mark at Cleveland Air Meet

James B. Doolittle powered to a new world speed record of 294.801 mph on the three kilometer course at the National Air Races in Cleveland, beating the previous 278.473 mph mark set in France by Bonnat. Two planes crashed in midair injuring Fault Bloom Towe and William Warrick. Warrick suffered a brain concussion. Parachutist Mrs. Marie McMillin, 25, set a women’s world record by jumping from 20,600 feet, signaling a dramatic day at the event.

Cleveland Repl James B. Doolittie Doolittie Bonnat France Bloom Davceport Towe William Warrick Warrich Marie McMilin

Livestock price report from Chicago and Kansas City markets

Readable livestock market notes show cattle and hog prices across Chicago and Kansas City plus regional comparisons. Cattle demand cited as mixed with hogs trading steady to higher in spots. Feed lots, yearlings, calves, and butcher grades referenced with price ranges and weekly movement amid overall market activity.

Hello Girls Passing Note at the Telephone Labor Day

The piece recalls the Hello Girls and telephone operators as public guardians from a 1932 era. It notes Labor Day events with KTBA and KTSA broadcasts featuring Doak on labor significance. Also mentions Amos and Andy style, Walter O Keefe songs, Jack Pettus with Arson Weeks, and Nat Bhilkrel’s orchestra on Columbia network.

Columbia Institute of Public KTBA William N. Doak Lbor Doak Walter O'Keefe O'Keefe Ckeefe WOAT Pittsburgh Jack Pettus San Pranalseo Arson Weeks Dock Pearl

Sterling Submits Water Control Bill

Governor Sterling today submitted to the Texas Legislature a bill to create a water control plan with a gravity irrigation system. Representative Waller Bock of Fort Worth sponsors the measure, aiming to fund land management and river improvements through self liquidating funds.

Austin Starling Texas Filmnt Naindeting of Waller Bock For Worth

Radio Programs RATURDAY NIGAT and Withered Shows

A fragmented radio program listing shows a late night schedule with musical acts and guest performers. Mentions include Ruth Etting, Merle Thorpe, KMAG, KC and various dance and variety segments across 9 pm to 10 pm and beyond. The text references multiple stations, hosts, and programs with unclear order due to OCR errors.

Schacht to be industry head

Berlin report says Hjalmar Schacht former Reichsbank president will be appointed social commissioner in charge of all government subsidized and controlled undertakings. He would supervise subsidized banks including Dresdner, Commerzbank, and banking houses tied to Donat interests after the bank crash. He would also oversee shipping giants Hamburg America and North German Lloyd and heavy industries such as United Steel and Gelsenkirchen.

Berlin Hjalmar Schacht Reichsbank Dresener Bank Commerzbank Uwe Hamburg-American Lloyd United Steel Gelsenklzeinen

Actress Reported to Be Recovering from Illness

Actress Eva Taneuny, reported to be recovering rapidly, received two blood transfusions after complications from a long illness. Her physician described her condition as improving, following a period of health decline over several months.

Hollywood Eva Taneuny Innessee

Missouri Campaign Expenses Show Limits in Primary

In St Louis reports detail expenditures by Missouri primary candidates. The secretary notes only a few spent more than 1000 dollars, while most kept costs under this amount amid the campaign period September 1 to 11.

Missouri Louis Moset Able Pmal Peremningo

Collectors Bid at Atlantic Stamp Event in Cleveland

A sparsely legible clipping notes a stamp and letter sale in Cleveland where dozens of collectors bid on items including used stamps, an Atlantic letter, and a cancelled postage stamp. The fragment mentions Bayh and Moro Chal, and references a convention and various totals, with unclear names and dates.

Cleveland Bayh All Mall Society Atlantic Amp

New Orleans Cotton Market Sees Mixed Moves Amid Weather Uncertainty

Cotton traders reported mixed sentiment with price fluctuations driven by late-week weather forecasts and unsettled demand. The New York and Liverpool markets showed cautious buying and selling as December and January contracts remained under pressure. analysts noted potential gains or losses hinging on ongoing weather developments and pre-holiday activity.

York Wwendyanea Alcaly Liverpool Rabbn Eran Wwe Piven Imarkata Dewember Appr Mtn Tha

Automatic prime finder machine shown in Los Angeles

A Carnegie Institution funded device in Los Angeles promises rapid problem solving. The autoerobically operating machine reportedly handles prime number tasks at incredible speed, processing about 20 million numbers per hour and automating long calculations once thought impossible.

Science Los Angeles Carnegie Institution of Washington

One Shot, 2 Sought for Auto Thefta

Turkey Texas reports two of three men wanted for automobile theft and burglary. One suspect was captured near Quebec yesterday after a chase to Shol In hospital. Officers say the case involves a quantity of merchandise and a bright suspect is in custody.

Turkey Texas Quibec Helow Merabandin

Unreadable OCR Text Summary May Honor Local Figures

Fragmentary OCR yields scattered names and phrases including dates and places. Core facts unclear. readable names include Henry, Reina, Haley, and Bobi with multiple garbled terms suggesting a local notice or obituary. Unable to extract a coherent event or outcome from the fragment.

Europe to Study German Arms Bid

Paris sept 7 Germanys memorandum on armament quality will be submitted by the French government to signatories of the European pact and the United States. Premier Herriot announced at Acadines meeting concluding remarks. Several nations adherent to the pact were invited to participate in the first agreed AA agreement between France and Great Britain.

Paris Germany United States Herriot Acadines Wen Flrat Franen Great Britain

Unclear Stock Market Brief From New York and Kent

Fragmented stock market notes describe turnover, trading activity, and interest in shares amid generic market movements. Entities named include New York, Kent, and various unidentified firms, with vague references to trading volumes and recovery phrases.

Foreign Exchange and Market Notes From London and New York

A compact summary of currency and metal movements across London and New York markets. Mentions various rates, demand, and prices with references to traders and institutions such as United Nations, firms, and local dealers.

Driver Delayed on Dawn Dusk Car Hop

LEU ECAPUNS TV ML Sept 3 reports Governor Arthur Seligman aimed for a dawn to dusk automobile non stop Leip from the Golornds line to E Page but was delayed by car trouble. He left at 4 p.m and expected to reach Paso some time Friday night. Amarillo Sept 3 notes the West Texas County Calprtla atanerx' and idgen' association Spring Convention will be in Wichita Falls. Midge A Newmen of Coleman was elected president. W L Hellen of Canadian vice president. Judge F L Pits of Lubbock secretary.

Leu Ecapuns TV. ML Arthur Seligman Golornds E Page Sovorza Amarillo West Texas Calprtla Atanerx Idgen’ Association Wichita Falls Midge A. O. Newmen Coleman Waa W. L. Hellen Vce FL. Pits Lubbock

Local Market Prices and Farm News Highlight Diverse Commodities

A chaotic OCR list details produce prices from apples to okra, including cucumbers, peas, corn, and potatoes, with varied per bushel and crate rates. The report also cites dairy, poultry, and dairy products costs, alongside scattered references to market conditions and regional vendors.

Monkey Professor Seized At Zoo Amid Pickpocket Rumor

In Chicago on September 4 a chaotic scene formed outside the monkey cage at the city zoo. A bearded patriarch named Warha drew a crowd as two sergeants moved through the area. A female keeper identified as Dryry or Mowe worked to calm the crowd while observers debated the nature of a supposed monkey professor. A local resident questioned the identity of a figure called Benr Marah as the commotion continued.

Ghicago Reltyly Warha Conraing Willian Driry Mteenpeniels

Walker resignation shakes New York political scene

In New York on September 3, James J. Walker announced his resignation as mayor sparking confusion about his political plans for November. Governor Roosevelt oversaw hearings, praising his conduct, while Samuel Seabury defended the investigation and condemned Walker’s actions as enriching himself. Rumors of a Tamany Hall November return faded as experts considered a special election to fill the vacancy.

New York James J. Walker Walker Inagora Samuel Seabury Roosevelt Imayor Board of Aldermen Ninth District Grean Joseph W. McKee Dennis Mahon McKee Tammany Silent Tammany Hall Ray John H. McGoory Brooklyn Democrats New York City Stock Exchange

City News Marley Labor Day Markets Delayed Observance

San Adienta commission market reports Labor Day observance with closures of state and fruit vegetable poultry and livestock markets. Grain markets closed all day while cultural events including dances and orchestra performances are planned across multiple venues on September 4 and 7 with various local entertainers.

San Adienta Commission aKerngon Alonday

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