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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1932

Page

5

Moratorium of Governors Demanded by Farm Holiday Group

Striking farmers from the Middle West present to nine state governors a plan to embargo farm commodities until prices cover cost of production. Milo Reno cites wholesale bankruptcy risk and urges immediate action. Demands include mortgage foreclosures and evictions moratoriums, a congressional session, and an embargo on imported agricultural products until tariff measures pass.

Byoux City Town Middle West Farmoars Milo Reno Farm Holiday Association M. McVeigh Farms Fondatunig Reno Wold Congress

Dad as Baby's Watcher Earns Leather Medal

In Boston on September 10 George M Webb of Batley Street Somerville was praised for watching his child Paul three as his wife returned home. George was awakened by the wife’s concern and the matter led to the patrolman delivering Paul to his worried parents after a late night misadventure.

Boston George M. ‘Webb Batley Street Somerville Webb George Wif Paul Pati Herbert Stokes

Record of 12 Boy Babies Born in 10 Days at Highland Hospital

Beacon New York report notes Highland hospital records show 12 male births in a ten day span. Each newborn weighed eight pounds or more, marking a notable run of healthy deliveries in the period.

Beacon N. Y Highland Hospital

Rescue ships bring aid to Abaco after Caribbean hurricane

Rescue OHPS reports dispatch of ships bearing food water and medical supplies to Great Abaco Island about 50 miles north, following the West Indian hurricane. Cent. Arthur Holland and David Salter say 21 lives lost, 3 injured, extensive property damage. six killed at Green Turtle Cay, four at Cooperstown, and nine total deaths confirmed across affected Bahamas communities.

Nassau B. 1 Abaco Island Florida East Cent Arthur, Holland David Salter Ates Eatry Lay Green Turtle Bay Cooperstown Great Guana Bay

German Sets Pole Sitting World Record in Hamburg

Ernst Helsch set a new pole sitting world record by remaining atop a pole for 60 days surpassing the old mark by nine days. His American predecessor Emil Rickert previously held the record. Hamburg residents watched daily from a restaurant near the Winterhude ferry, hopeful Hamburg would claim the record from the United States.

Hamburg Ernst Helsch Helsch Emil Rickert Winterhude Helret United States

Overalls Save Boy From Fatal Fall

In Windsor Colorado a 12 year old climber named Jack Wilson fell from a flour mill wall. His overalls caught on a protruding edge and held him aloft until Carl Hurleh arrived to rescue him, saving his life.

Windsor Colo Jack Wilson Jack Carl Hurleh

Merchants Use Goods for Money in Central New York

Merchants and farmers across more than a dozen central New York counties are using goods as a medium of exchange in place of money. Dr. Raymond J. Hoyle of the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University has led a survey of woodland products throughout the state, highlighting this local barter system and its practical applications.

Syracuse N. Y New York Raymond J. Hoyle New York State College of Forestry Syracuse University Hayle

Diplomatic Row Over Tokyo Newspaper Photos

In Tokyo US Ambassador Grew seeks an official probe into charges that National City Bank photos from Osaka Tokyo and Kobe were hostile to Nippon defense. Waugh of Wank Tokio branch protests to War Minister Awaid. Japan endorses use for promotions and deems charges ridiculous while moving toward Manchukuo recognition with Hirohito approving Uchida treaty. signing expected next year.

Tokio U. S Joseph C. Grew National City Bank of New York Osake Kobe Hirohito Uchida

Hypnotism Fails to Guide London Subway Riders

London subway authorities tried hypnotism to force passengers to keep left and followed by painting parallel stripes on the floor. The seduction failed as few subjects reacted properly and the rest ignored the cue, leading officials to abandon the experiments and allow riders to continue as before.

London

Vacationists Cut Snake Population In Pennsylvania Woods

Harrisburg Sept 10 The forestry department records show a rise in recreation seekers in Pennsylvania woods has reduced the number of poisonous snakes. The department credits vacationers with killing many timber rattlesnakes and copperheads, venomous snakes found in the elute. Kills of 20 to 80 rattlers daily in the mountainous sections were common twenty years ago. Foresters who dispatch six snakes daily consider it a good day’s work.

Harrishurg Pennnsylvania Woods Forestry Department

Balancing Diet Debate in Lynn Welfare Orders

In Lynn Massachusetts on September 19 the welfare department faces a push from Mayor J Fred Manning to select foods for those receiving aid. Citizens complain that many proposed commodities are not seen as proper family fare and demand better options.

Lynn Mass Welfare Department J. Fred Manning

Colorado Industry Plans Conference in Colorado Springs

Representatives of commercial industrial agricultural and mineral interests in seven intermountain states will meet in Colorado Springs September 1 to 4 to work out plans for coordinating business enterprises in this region for broader trade and development cooperation.

Colorado Springs Colo Buatnana

French Demand Delays Danubian Union Talks

In Trevth Italy on Sept 10, French insistence that any Danubian federation created at the international conference be under French control halted progress. The Etresa conference, convened five days earlier, aims to forge a Danubian federation including Germany and Italy to stabilize economically shattered Danube basin states after the Austro-Hungarian empire’s collapse.

Btreau Italy Trevth Germany Danube

Brazil Revolt Spreads as Santa Catarina Joins Rebels

In Buenos Aires on September 10, reports say the Constitutionalists gain momentum in Brazil with Santa Catarina and Para joining the revolt. Sao Paulo dispatches claim rebel strength against federal forces while Rio reports no clear loyalist victory. Brazil plans troops to guard the Bralone rover amid tensions with Colombia and Peru over Le Leia seizure.

Buenos Aires INS Bao Paulo Santa Catalina Para Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro Braall Colombia Peru

Hendrick Home Struck by Break-In During Weekend Trip

Edward Hendrick enjoyed a weekend motor trip until his return home to Nawanda where a thief used a master key to haul away most of the Hendrick homestead’s rags clothing and a wood watt of furniture valued at about 300 to 590 dollars.

Nawanda Edward Hendrick Hendrick

Jobless Men Obtain Work at Chien State Hospital

Previously unemployed men are being kept busy repairing tin roofs and making improvements at the Chien State hospital. They were obtained through the emergency work relief bureau, overseen by superintendent H Hutchings. Welcome school teachers and educators. Use Light Classified Ads to find over 800 opportunities to choose from.

oTica Chien State Hospital Work Relief Bureau H. Hutchings

Dallas Heir Hearing Set On Extradition In Kentucky

In Frankfort Kentucky Governor Ruby Laffoon set a 10 a.m. next Tuesday hearing on Texas demand for extradition of Hubert J Jenkins of Louisville charged with kidnapping his own son. Jenkins is heir to a fortune over 1 million dollars and is under guard as lawyers from Texas and Kentucky prepare their case.

Frankfort Texas Hubert J. Jenkins Louisville Nallas Ruby Laffoon Jenkins Nonvermittaus Nere Lamisgie

Boy Scout Builds Diving Helmet Explores Seneca Lake

Jack Sheffield a 16 year old Boy Scout built a diving helmet and ventured into 15 feet of water in Seneca Lake Rochester, inspired by sea tales. He reportedly reached 40 feet by the device and recovered several camp tools lost in the water.

Rochester Jack Sheffield Seneca Lake Youll

13 Years in School Not Absent a Day

Atlanta reports Duara Muley completed thirteen years of Athens public schooling with an 11 year attendance record, then finished two years at the University of Georgia with the record intact.

Atlanta Duara Muley Athens University of Georgia

Women to Enter Aerial Races at Sky Harbor Meet

Chicago reports that women will race among male veterans at Sky Harbor field tomorrow. Betty Lund and Florence Klingensmith, placed fourth and third in Cleveland air races, have entered, facing top flyers including Captain Williams of the US Marines and Lt. Atten- bly of Great Britain.

Chicago Tns America, Legion Charity Afr Med Sky Harbor Field Betty Lund Florence Klingensmith Cleveland Ma. R. Behroeder Ar ‘Williams United States Ma Mines and Tent. RR. L. 1 Atchorly Great Britaty

Markets in Manila Steady as Commodities Edge Upward

Conditions improving in Manila as copra sugar and allied goods rise in price. Market observers note steady trade and general optimism, reflecting the United States upward commodity trend.

Manila United States

Afll Launches Radical War Across Nation

Chicago reports that the American Federation of Labor plans a nationwide radio campaign claiming radicals and corrupt politicians control 28 labor groups. The campaign will feature AFL leaders William Green and Matthew Woll presenting alleged facts before 2 million members.

Chicago Americaty Federation of Labor Orbantentions Wntant Green Federation Mathew Woll Dent

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