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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1932

Page

3

Veterans to Press Cash Bonus and Prohibition Repeal

Nearly one million World War veterans prepare to demand immediate cash payment of the bonus and repeal or modification of prohibition. They plan a protest against President Hoover over federal troops in Washington, while Nevada's George H. Talone leads in the national commander race with endorsements from New York and Missouri.

Portland Ore America Hoover Pennsylvania Legion West Washington Legionnaires National Democratic

Idaho to gain four air fields this fall

Nick Mamer reports four new air fields planned in north Idaho after a 10 day scouting trip. Officials from the U S Forest Service cited locations at Cold Meadows on the Salmon River, Benard Creek area, Cameron ranch near Eberaiddle fork, Soldier Bar and Thunder Mountain to be developed for civilian aviation expansion.

Idaho

Chambers Named to Fourteenth District Party Advisory

Mayor C M Chambers was informed by Rey Miller campaign director that he has been named to the advisory committee for the Fourteenth district. He joins Congressman Richard Kleberg and Mrs Z E King on the panel. The district committee includes A J Witte John K Weber Dr Mary King Robbie Sam Fore Floresville and Mrs William Dyer Moore Denton directing the campaign.

Chambers C. M. Chambers Rey Miller Democratin Fourteenth Richard Kleverg Z. E. King A. J. Witte Szguin John. K. Weber Mary King Robbie Sam Fore Floresville William Dyer Moore Denton

British Keep Watch for Fliers in Atlantic Air Mission

Reports from the Ashburton and Winnebago indicate a long distance air flight from New York toward Rome by the American Nurse. The plane, with two passengers Miss Edna Newcumee and Dr. Leon M. Piscull, was sighted about 1000 miles east of Boston and 1200 miles from New York, suggesting sustained performance near 100 mph.

Ponta Delgada Azores Ashburton Avon New York Rome London British Isles Boston Walle Ul, Brich Edna Newcumee Uate Leon M. Piscull B.S Brest France

San Benito Man Drowns In Rio Grande Incident

San Benito man James NM. Brockway, 33, drowned today when a boat with Fred W. Thomas, also of San Benito, capsized on the flood surge of the Rio Grande. Thomas escaped and aided Brockway, but Brockway's body had not been recovered. Two unnamed Mexican bystanders helped in the rescue.

San Benito Mcallen James NM Brockway Fred W. Thomas Rilo Grande Thomas

Texas Governor Election Contest Amid Alleged Fraud

Governor Sterling alleges more than 20 000 illegal votes in the August run off and petitions a hearing to overturn Miriam Ferguson’s win. The complaint lists 130 counties with alleged voting abuses amid charges of defaced ballots and out-of-state voters. Ferguson and husband James Ferguson are named defendants with debate over constitutional eligibility and property arrangements.

Ferguson James Ferguson Lubbock Starling Lnut Sterling Heating& Stat. Ae Sough Bam McCorkle Mexia Robertson Dallas Ferson James E. Ferguson Texas Tarrant Harris Oklahoma Aranksas Louisiana Ross Gregg Smith Rusk Upshur Montgomery Imany Miriam A. Ferguson Fergusarn Cusing Anderson Andrews Angelina

Senators Resent Charges on Senate Floor Debate

Senator Russek voices a rare reply saluting Texas counties amid a charged floor debate. Speakers from about 130 listed counties defend actions after illegality charges, as one lawmaker offers a cautious indult to the people of Texas.

Senate Will Martin Hullsboro Senator Russek Texas

Solons Angered at Vote Fraud Charges in Governor Race

In Austin on September, the Senate debated the Democratic nomination contest of Mrs. Miriam A Ferguson for governor. Several senators protested the use of their counties in alleged mass voting lists. Gus Russek, Pink L. Pesgish, John W. Hornsby, and Margin E. Neal voiced strong objections to the disputed counts.

Solons Austin Miriam A. Ferguson Senate Usbth Gus Russek Schulenburg Pink L. Pesgish Lubbuck John W. Hornsby Margin E. Neal Garthage Sng

Two Arrests Near Trenton and Myrtle Streets Stop Liquor Bust

Deputy United States Marshal Johnson pursued an arrest on Clyde Harless alias F H Jolly Tuesday. In a Trenton Street house he found beer gin whiskey and wine and arrested Charles M Harless. At East Myrtle Street he nabbed Clyde Marless and Cora Lee Harless. she was released on a personal recognizance bond.

Johnson East Myrtle Street Jolly Clyde Marless Johnson Gain Clyde Harless Cora Lee Harless

Faded 1862 Texas voucher found by judge in court papers

Judge Linden uncovered a worn 1862 military service voucher in a bundle once held by a Ban Antonin attorney. The note, signed by G R Johns as comptroller, shows a $2.50 amount and a July 14 1862 treasury instruction promising $250 to T N Williams or bearer.

Raymond Ray Jr West, Texas W. CG. Linden TW. C. Lindan Ban Antonin Ralinder G. RR. Johns Avatin Argush Johns Treasury State of Texas T. N. Wiliams Linden

Fingerprints Sent to Capital in National Crime Exchange

Sen Antono reports a larger national exchange of criminal fingerprints. Deputy administrator Verne Miller says fingerprints of all violators are sent to Washington for use by police, federal enforcement, and foreign agencies.

Sen Antono Department of Justice Washington Nes W Patain Verne Miller Prohibition Iim Bureau

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