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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1932
Page
4
BUNCION Paraguay Sept sis The government mobilizes the extraordinary army reserve for citizens aged 32 to 40 amid the Chaco dispute with Bolivia. Unofficial reports say Bolivian forces attacked Fort Islapos outpost but were repulsed, fleeing with arms and ammunition.
The Spirit of 76 endurance plane, after a 96 hour flight, forced to land near Fontana California due to a broken line. Pilots John Sheasey and Fred Murillo landed safely after taking off from Los Angeles last Sunday to break the 100 hour endurance refueling record held by Forest O Brine and Dale Jackson.
Washington dispatch says Comptroller General McCarl’s ruling trims the Garner Warner relief act public building program from 100 million to 80 million dollars. Secretary Mills will announce the projects from the White House soon though he would not confirm certification to President Hoover about affordability. In Indiana, Hoosier pilot Clarence L. McElroy, last in a Mexican jungle 17 days ago, says he is ready to fly again.
The Frenett press reports France feels it cannot answer Germany's arms equality demand without consulting other powers. It cites the League of Nations spirit requiring views exchange on reparations and disarmament issues. Germany's demand touches Versailles and naval pacts with Washington and London.
In Chicago nine railroads held a closed conference to plan a general wage revision for union railway workers. They reportedly prepared a formal notice to unions seeking a 20 percent cut from wage levels in effect before last February when workers accepted a 10 percent reduction.
The past two weeks of rain in Bexar County are seen as beneficial for fall and winter gardens. Experts note minimal damage to crops, most summer harvests completed, and only small cotton on plants. Planting this month should boost cabbage carrots beets and tomatoes.
In the Soviet textile district at Tyanove and Voenesensk shortages of corn sparked serious disorders. Hungry workers looted and burned storehouses, seizing movable supplies as troops provided cover fire.
Representative Wright Patman of Texas, en route to attend the American Legion convention in Portland, Oregon, said in San Francisco today that the drive for immediate payment of the soldiers bonus would be continued as Congress’ wider session begins.
Prague reports the Czechoslovakian government grants Leon Trotsky permission to enter for his health. He must refrain from political activity during his stay in the country.
In Helsingfors parliament today the government introduced a bill to grant amnesty to about 20 000 prisoners mostly violators of prohibition laws who have repented. The move aims to relieve overcrowding in the Pinna prisons.
Roberto Nedellin, an engineer by profession, is elected rector of the University of Mexico succeeding Dr Ighacia Catela Pel Ine. Local notes mention Woodlawn Lake Recreation Club and a Friday dance event with Baterisinera playing.
Early Thursday a pair attempting a break in at Merchants Tranater company on 301 Duval street fled when a passing car's lights flashed them. In Roswell a $1000 boot and shoe theft is linked to similar suspects. Around West Fall Avenue a home burglary yielded clothing and jewelry worth about $50. Other petty thefts include plumbing from 239 North Center and tools from 110 West Cypress. A rug under a bed hid $200 stolen from 632 Stonewall Street. Aztec theater manager reports $107.21 missing. detectives recovered the money with no arrests. A prowler alarm at 127 Isabel Street ended when police arrived. Carl Laemmle improving after operations.
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