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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1933

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Drys weigh repeal as New Mexico Idaho vote looms

In New Mexico and Idaho voters weighed repeal of the eighteenth amendment amid campaign talk by prohibition supporters predicting strong margins in both states. Idaho's Borah allyship and a general dry mood contrast with broader local interest, as many ballots focus on tax limits rather than repeal. Officials foresee 39 states already approving repeal with 36 needed to amend.

New Mexico Idaho Yale Skes Prohibition Senetor Borah Drys William Healy Rancidade

Hoover Delayed Trip En Route to Fair and Chicago

Hoovers delayed five hours last night after freight train wreck near Gibbon Nebraska. Former President and Mrs Hoover were traveling across town en route to Chicago and the Century of Progress in Chicago.

Near and Far Sightedness Explored in Eye Health

An old article explains near and farsightedness and astigmatism, noting how misformed eyes require glasses and strain the nervous system. It urges accurate eye exams by competent optometrists to improve vision and overall well being.

Hospital Board Advocates Bond Allocation for Indigent Care

Dr. L. F. Robichaux and Dr. T. N. Gasdson of the Robert B Green Hospital board met Governor Miriam Ferguson in Austin to urge that 25 percent of the $20 million bond issue approved August 26 be set aside for medical aid to indigents. The legislature will consider the bond allocation. The doctors pressed for medical treatment funds or any portion the legislature deems fit.

Robert B Green Hospital Board of Managers L. F. Robichaux T. N. Gasdson Austin Miriam Fergueon

Relief Projects Urged for Texas Unemployment Hit Areas

Col. H. M. Waite of the Public Works Administration urged immediate and adequate relief projects for West Texas counties facing severe unemployment due to crop failures from dry weather and for Rio Grande valley counties struck by the coast hurricane. He spoke in Fort Worth at a conference with state and regional PWA officials.

Texas Fort Worth West Texas Rio ‘Grande Valley H. M. Waite Washington PWA

Injured Airman Found in Swamp

A V-tour search for Harold Le Nell, 36, a mail pilot, ends after he is found beside his wrecked plane in a swamp. He is hospitalized recovering from a broken leg and arm, exposure, and hunger.

Jackson Bitch Harold le Nell

Pigs Bring 5 Million to Kansas City Market

Kansas City reports that about 87 060.00 will have been paid to farmers by October 1 for mips shipped under the federal pig reduction program Ray L. Cuff, administrator, said today.

Kansas City Ray L. Cuff

Major Weld Retires With New Rank At Fort Sam Houston

Maj Seth L Weld retires with pensioning to colonel after a World War record Eight Corps area staff duty He holds the Medal of Honor Silver Star and Purple Heart for action in the Philippines The 40 Turajanes rescue incident prompted the MOH award Weld plans to move to Baltimore or Washington upon retirement effective September 10 due to disability

War Department Seth L. Weld Nis Neutensni Rolonel Fort Sam Houston Weld Corps United States Eighth Infantry Constabulary San Antonio Baltimore Washington

Builder Jose Mutverga Jr Seeks Monterrey Hospital

Wealthy manufacturer and builder known for major projects is erecting a new hospital in Monterrey Mexico. He was in Santa Roca Infirmary for a major operation Thursday, according to attendants.

Jose Mutverga Jr Monterrey Mex‘Sea Santa Roca

Crude output gut by Texas cuts and gains

Tulsa Oklahoma dispatch reports large weekly shifts in US crude output per Oil and Gas Journal. Texas totals fell by 86 467 barrels to 260 787 less than two weeks earlier while East Texas dropped to 470 000 barrels. Oklahoma rose 50 780 to 584 640. California and Rocky Mountain regions shows declines and increases. total US production slid to 2 482 386 barrels from 2 715 601.

Tulsa Okla Texas Oil and Gas Journal Oklahoma California Kansas Rocky Mountain United States

Nostalgic Girl Slayer Again Flees Prison

Little Rock Arkansas September 19 up Helen Spence Eaton the girl who killed her father's accused slayer and then after parole confessed she killed another man escaped prison again fleeing the Jacksonville prison farm toward the White River country last Thursday. Bloodhounds cornered her in a corn field and she returned to prison. Last night she vanished again and guards headed toward the White River once more.

Little. Rock Ark Helen Spence Eaton Tag Jacksonville White River Sheory

Pastor Loses Suspendered Pastor in Jonesboro Turmoil

Jonesboro Arkansas September 18 A new minister Dev Doc Applegate former deputy constable and ordained preacher announced he was sent to preach at the Jonesboro Broadstreet tabernacle replacing rival Rev Dale Crowley. As services began 15 to 20 women members of Rev Joe Jeffers faction in possession of the tabernacle advanced on him.

Jonesboro Ark Doc Applegate Dale Crowley Joe Jeffers Tabernacle

Governor Frees Three Convicts

Governor Miriam A. Ferguson today released three convicts from the penitentiary in Texas. Frank O. Klug of Lubbock County and Robert Weaver of Hunt County and Claud Woods of Jasper County received conditional pardons, while Raymond Peters of Bexar County, serving three years for assault to rob, was granted general parole. Peters was convicted in January 1832.

Atstin Miriam A. Ferguson Frank O. Klug Ally Lubbock Robert Weaver Huntecounty Claud Woods Jasper Raymond Peters Bexar County

Senate Urges Broad Support for National Recovery Plan

The Texas state senate adopted a resolution urging all citizens to back the national recovery program. The measure, offered by Senator John B. Redditt of Tuftkin, passed without opposition.

Adstun U.pe i 1 Henton US Texas State Senate John 8. Redditt Tuftkin

Texas Rail: Terrell Seeks Washington Talks on Oil Outlook

In Austin, Texas rail committee member Terrell said commissioners would depart soon for Washington to confer with officials about oil production in the state. In New York, cotton seat cheater on the Cotton Exchange traded around 7500 contracts, totaling about 2500 dollars.

Texas Rail Austin M-C Terrell The Washington New York New York Cotton Exchange

Recognition of Russia Looms in U S policy

Washington September 19. American recognition of Russia and resumption of normal relations likely offered about the first of the year, according to present plans. Missouri Pacific reports car loadings and receipts for the week ending September 18 at 30,134, up from 24,814 the same week last year.

Russia Washington B.C Russa Louis Missouri Pacific Ines Todal

Gillette Blades Backed by Iron Clad Warranty

Gillette Probak and Valet AutoStrop blades are offered with a money back guarantee. If customers are not satisfied, return unused blades to the dealer for a refund of the purchase price. The company touts supreme quality and rapid price-driven demand with nationwide stockouts and eager dealer orders.

Gillette Probak Gillette Safety Razor Company

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