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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1932

Page

7

Curtis Gives Farm Relief Plan Outline

Vice President Charles Curtis outlined a national farm marketing cooperative system to aid farmers, urging nonpartisan action to reduce the spread between farm prices and consumer costs and to improve marketing policies while protecting honest buyers and sellers. He defended tariff changes, cited Underwood and McCumber acts, praised President Hoover for swift action after Britain left the gold standard, and argued for agricultural inclusion in tariff policy.

Fogelsville Charles Curtis Pennsylvania Curtis Frankin D. Roosevelt Topeka Kan Roosevelt Tarif Tariff Commission Hoover Great Britain Herbert Baover

Life Insurance Offer Promises 3% Daily Return

An advertisement from the Viton Mall Life Company of Town Depts 4 Toncant Wey touts a moral life policy promising a 3 percent daily return and full death benefits. It claims quick eligibility for ages from You may receive a free copy of this policy by contacting the company. no medical exam is required and a portion of ordinary expenses is billed as coverage.

Bangi Viton Mall Lite Company der Mothea Othelr Pengle Tohem

Early hearing urged on Texas rail contract case

Washington docket shows J H Stephenson and others appeal to advance hearing on constitutional Texas law placing contract freight under railroad commission supervision. Federal court denied injunction. case seen as pivotal for motor freight lines arguing state control limits when operating via contracts.

Washington, D. G Pate Wnea Railroad Commission J. H. Stephenson Motor Trefett

Uniform Law on Narcotics to Be Offered States

Harry J Angsiinger narcotics commissioner announced completion of a draft Uniform state narcotic bill to control drugs from manufacturer to dispensing physician. It aims to strengthen enforcement by closing loopholes and securing state cooperation. The act will be submitted to the commissioners on uniform state laws in October and then to the American Bar Association Convention.

Washington Harry J. Angsiinger Commissioners On American Bar Aesociation Convention

Kingfish Enters Senate Candidacy Row With Louisiana Rivalry

Senator Huey P. Long known as the Kingfish sharpens an intraparty clash between Louisiana figures over the Democratic senatorial primaries. Long claims state courts hold broad power to seize and impound ballot boxes and rule on possible fraud as Overton supporters push for election integrity amid the dispute.

Senate Washington, D. GC Huey P. Long Kingfish Loulatana Brossard Lou-islava John H. Overton Overton Long Troussard Louisiana Howell Senate Campaign Tvestipating Committee Broussard

Detroit banker resigns from Legion over bonus protest

Seno e-ursi-a s Protest against the American. La Blon's demand for immediate payment of the bows, Phelpa Newberry, prominent Detroit banker, resigned from the Legion today. He said paying the bonus now is wrong in principle and economically unsound, and he will tender his restoration to the commander of Charles Ay Learned post.

Detroit Seno E—Ursi LaBlon Phelpa Newberry Elvision Aido Charlee

Museum Willed $50,000 in Liquor

Boston officials faced a problem over $50,000 worth of liquors willed to the Museum of Fine Arts by Charles F. Tyler of Beverly. The Tyler will was filed in Suffolk County probate court but lacked an inventory of the liquor.

Boston Boston Museum of Fine Arts Charles F. Tyler Beverly Tyler Essex County

Man Charged With Bribery of Police Officer

A man named Erwin was charged in Shook’s court with bribery of a peace officer influencing testimony in an indecent exposure case. Jurors found him guilty of indecent exposure and fined $21. Deputy Hauck allegedly accepted $8 to refrain from testifying, according to witness testimony from Deputy Constable Street. George W. Hurtress Jr. filed the county attorney’s complaint.

Joe Ergwin Ted Shook Street Erwin Hauck

Roosevelt Claim of Kansas Denied

Frank Gerlson, chairman of the Republican state committee, says Kansas slowed its vote and sealed its support for the Democratic nominee contrary to Roosevelt’s remarks. A telegram forwarding the claim was sent to Governor Roosevelt in Salt Lake City and received at Republican national committee offices.

Chicago

Junior Chamber Dance Planned for October 7 in Shadowland

Tunlor Chamber of Commerce members announce their annual ball to be held October 7 in Shadowland. Gordon Smith and Kirwin Williams are in charge of arrangements. The event is free for Junior chamber members in good standing.

Tunlor Chamber Ommerce Shadowland Gordon Smith Kirwin Willams

Hyde Assails Roosevelt Farm Speech as Political Skywriting

Chicago dispatch reports Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde criticizes Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Topeka farm program as mere political titling. Hyde says Roosevelt offers a fine farm plan but no actionable means, warns it would damage industry and rely on an unproven self financing scheme. He praises revision of tax assessment as sound, claiming influence from Hoover remarks.

Chicago Stovernor Franklin D. Roosevelt Arthur M. Hyde Hamplton Club Roosevelt America Hyde Topeka Alge Fox Hoover Richmond Governors’ Conference

Letter Asks Smith to Enter U S Race

Chicago report states The Progressive Democratic Party of Tiindils urged former Governor Alfred E. Smith to run as an independent for president. The appeal was signed by Edward J. Finan as President and Walter Pacanowski as Secretary. Democratic leaders called the move Merited by Republicans and doubted Smith would respond.

Chicago Alfred B. Smith Tim Progressive Democratic Party of Tiindils Edward J. Finan Walter Pacanowski Smith

Denver Candidate Concedes Defeat in Senatorial Nomination

Denver attorney John T. Barnett conceded the Democratic senatorial nomination to Alva B. Adams in Colorado primary returns. Adams led by more than 6000 votes on unofficial totals, according to a formal statement to Democratic voters.

Denver CNSI Colorado John T. Barnett Alva B. Adams Pueblo Adams

Death crypt party and murder plot in DuBois home

Plymouth tale centers on Charles E. DuBois a jewel­er who hosted a weekend gathering at his summer home cellar two nights after allegedly killing his wife Edith DuBois Witnesses described a chilling scene with a fresh concrete door and a planned electric washing machine and generator installation The case links to Grace Atwood heiress Investigations quote that DuBois appeared unstable and was questioned by Assistant District Attorney John V Sullivan as the community reeled from the grisly affair

Plymouth Mass Charles E. DuBois Edith DuBois DuBois Emma Clone George Woodsum Benjamin Beinlein William Ford Migs Diorio Charlie Iis Electrc Grace Atwood Middleboro Dun Sullivan

U S Buyers Seek Scotch Whiskey in London

U S buyers in London are reported to seek Scotch whiskey on an optional basis and consider purchasing distillery shares. American and French buyers are building activity, with expectations that export demand will rise, amid prohibition concerns in the United States.

London Sentech Webs Amerles

Hoover to Explain European Debt Situation

Washington September 17 President Hoover agreed to explain the European debt situation through a series of talks by Secretary of the Treasury Ogden Mills. Mills prepared for four hours of discussions with banking and business leaders and noted he would present the international financial situation without disclosing agency plans to revise or cancel debt. Mills carried debtor nation communications to the White House for the president.

Washington, D. C Hoover Jeany Scaretary Mills White House

Reed Blames Hoover Policies for War-Era Ills

Claremore Oklahoma September 17 Former Senator James A Reed of Missouri told the Oklahoma League of Young Democrats that today’s agricultural ills stem from Hoover era food administration policies and Republican tariffs. He blamed tariff policies since then and called for Democratic national leadership to address farm issues amid the stock market crash and farm board references.

Claremore Kia INS Hoover James A. Reed Missouri Oklahoma League of Young Democrats Reed

Root Will Add Hoover Use New York Sept 17

Moving to blunt any Maine election shift toward a Democratic win in November, Republican headquarters announced Elmer Root, 97, former secretary of war and state, will support Hoover with limited speeches. His talks are planned via radio from his home. Use a small light classified ad to seek work.

New York Maine Fighty Elilm Root Will

Texas proration orders revised for Gulf Coast fields

The Texas railroad commission rescinded its 240 barrel per well Gulf Coast proration order for Pierce sent type dome fields, while setting an 240 barrels per day limit per well in Connor field. Commission operatives will assess field production to minimize physical waste and determine final well allocations from 1 to 28 wells.

Austin Texas Allroad Commission Commission Connor Field

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