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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1932
Page
1
Article sketches a labor day scene with political talk and work fears, cites Roosevelt on farm support, and notes graft and crime trends. It contrasts factory stress, urban flight, and debates on shorter work hours with a world weary mood and warnings of future wars.
Hollywood star Jean Harlow, widow of Paul Bern, prepared to be questioned by detective staff as Los Angeles officials pursue a possible motive in Bern’s death in their Beverly Hills honeymoon home. Coroner and police consider an inquest. Harlow's condition remains fragile after the suicide shock.
A committee of real estate owners plans drastic reductions in city assessments. They circulated a petition to gather thousands of signatures, led by J A Appiler. Owners argue widespread nonpayment of rents and poor conditions prevent high taxes, calling for a fairer valuation.
A suction treatment was attempted Tuesday morning to save a boy bitten by a snake on Drastrovika road Ri way. Luciano Guava, 13, and Alfonso worked with a fence crew when a venomous bite occurred near West Commerce atled. He was transported to Crem Noepitel for care as doctors attempted the unconventional remedy.
Officials announced a 10 percent wage hike effective September 19 for 243 workers on the schedule. The order was issued by the Mooflord Maly in Wilmington MH city.
New York trading saw French buying lift commodities across the board as wheat, oils, coffee, cocoa, rubber and silver climbed. Cotton rose and most prices firmed, with general gains helping distract from securities, though stock prices also edged higher.
Weather bureau officials warned of more rain and possible thunder showers for the UA area. Temperatures were forecast to climb to around 90 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday with a moderating northerly wind, improving chances of wet spells in the coming hours.
Partly cloudy with occasional showers Tue night and Wed. Low around 73, high near 90 in San Antonio. Winds from the north to northeast light to moderate. East Texas partly cloudy Tue night and Wed with showers in the southeast portion along the coast. Highs near 80s, lows around 73.
City officials, led by Mayor C. M. Chambers, announce a forthcoming program to re employ workers recently discharged. The plan will be applied across departments except certain ones, with details and efficacy yet to be determined.
The Rio Grande flood crest neared Mission with hundreds of acres submerged and farmers moving to higher ground. Brownsville forecasts show the crest reaching Mission Tuesday night and possibly Brownsville Thursday night. Rio Grande City saw the crest pass Monday night with the river receding Tuesday. no damage there.
Fragmented OCR lists various apartment prices and services, including weekly rates for F100 and several monthly figures across locations such as Elmira, Mosquite, Amhug, and Carlyn. The piece references a mental health service and mentions contact details for inquiries.
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