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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1932
Page
5
The text presents a plea from unemployed veterans framing themselves as ordinary workers who supported families and communities. They defend their actions during the Bonus March, reject criminal labels, and ask Americans to see them as deserving fair treatment and square dealing rather than political manipulation.
The narrator recalls poverty during the 1930s, saying many lost jobs homes cars and insurance while illness and funeral costs rose. They marched to demand the final promised bonus, not as a political scheme, but because Americans were broke and needed relief. They defend their rights as citizens and accuse officials of ignoring hardships. The piece frames the march as a citizen’s fight to save America.
ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. Sept 14 Jack Bulligan 25 of Portales W NM wounded in a gunfight with Texas and New Mexico officers near Mountain Air yesterday His right arm may have to be amputated physicians said Miss May Cuban 18 of Gonzales Texas not seriously injured will probably be released from custody authorities said
The Thor Vitamin Compound touted as yeast, iron, and copper treatment claims rapid relief for malnutrition, anemia, and digestive disorders. Testimonials praise renewed strength, digestion, sleep, and nerves, with price noted as fifty cents and a warning to buy genuine Thor's Vitamin Compound.
In Portland on September 14 a sudden cancellation of war correspondent Floyd Gibbons planned radio appearance as announcer for the American Legion banquet and parade drew questions. Gibbons had critiqued Hoover administration defense of eviction of the bonus marchers and was warned by NBC officials not to editorialize. The local station KGW notified him hours before showtime that he would not broadcast and the network would use other announcers Stephen Gaylord and Oli Engle.
President Hoover and the White House denied any protest against Floyd Gibbons' Legion Convention broadcast. The Federal Radio Commission also said it had no knowledge of why Gibbons’ Legion banquet broadcast was canceled after his critical article appeared. Theodore G Joslin and Harold Latnum defended the administration and radio commission roles.
Portland broadcast dispute over Gibbons role at American Legion banquet surfaces as National Broadcasting Company officials deny ordering him off air. Charles Chaterton and others note a preplanned dual campaign, while Stevens defends the Legion’s stance and lauds NBC’s cooperation amid accusations and a sharp communications rift.
The Steubenville works of Wheeling Steel announced production increased to 48 percent after advances at Yorkville and other units.
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