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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1932
Page
3
In Asuncion on September 21 a Sallyian battalion from La Paz was reportedly annihilated by Paraguayan forces in the Chavo Sector while marching from Arce toward Fort Boqueron. The government opposed protracted negotiations and favored withdrawal and demobilisation over a ceasefire.
In Bogota on September 21 authorities said the $10 million defense fund proposed by new Bresg legislation is nearly subscribed though the bill awaits final Senate approval. Finance ministry rollout to Congress seeks 18x tax measures to fund aging defense loans as Peru tensions loom. In Rio de Janeiro, rebels seize Cunha amid Sao Paulo fighting as San Son Tenoe joins the rebel cause.
New York hotel operator Waldorf Astoria today denounced a receivership petition as unwarranted. Bernard Breslauer filed the petition, backed by bondholders seeking a readjustment plan. The aim would be to substitute income bonds and remit rentals for two years. Exceptional values appear in the light classified ads.
Nine men suspected in a midwestern counterfeiting ring were arrested with charges of uttering and passing counterfeit notes. Houston identities include G H Webster of Webster Publishing, Cecil Bennett, Thomas Jefferson Cardell Turner Baird Ike Winkie Mike Jordon and three men named Friggelle Byrum Lane. Texas Rangers aided the probe led by Norman York of W J Burns detective agency.
Washington dispatch reports six bandits killed in clashes with the Nicaraguan Guardia. One Guardia member died. Names and origins of the guardsmen are listed, including Americans Caps, Orvel A, Tinian of Oakland, Callian Tass Llewl, Hewin, and Hammam of Americus, Ga.
Harley Fisher, a merchant from Flatter, Oklahoma, was acquitted by a Durant jury of a murder charge stemming from a country store dispute over school politics. The two-hour deliberation yielded an acquittal in the killing of Roscoe Garner, who was described as a farmer. authorities noted the defendant claimed self defense. Meanwhile in Houston, insurance collector P J Tallaferro was robbed of $30 by two men who bound him, assaulted him, and fled in a car three miles away.
Joe Demack a Cook from Alt McXay street admitted firing the shotgun that killed Deputy Sheriff George Mangold after changing a prior statement. He described fleeing the scene, hiding the gun near St Marys university, and later leading deputies to its location. Demack earlier implicated Edger McDonald and Eugene Banspach, who are linked to related burglaries and the Mission grocery store theft.
Paris dispatch reports United States Am presider Walter EB will sail on the Manhattan tomorrow and proceed to Washington to discuss Franco American affairs. He is summoned to examine French counter proposals for a trade treaty with the United States.
Roosevelt’s Roosevelt Special rolls toward Portland as he presses a new deal theme aimed at restoring foreign trade. In Seattle crowds exceed capacity while he cites Hawley Smoot tariffs and pledges negotiated tariff accords to revive industry, employment and living standards.
The Graf Zeppelin, en route from Brazil to Germany, flew over Madrid early in the morning amid resumed transatlantic air traffic.
Geneva reports delayed discussion as the world disarmament conference resumes without a German delegate. Berlin notes President Hoover’s call for Germany to stay in the talks while pursuing arms equality. Official circles view the move as aligned with Germany’s long standing disarmament stance, hoping Hoover’s statement guides Geneva powers to a constructive outcome. Germany cautions it will not rejoin uncredited and must insist on equality terms.
Washington reports results from a nationwide postcard presidential poll by the San Antonio Light and Hearst papers. West Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee are targets for Curtis to swing votes for the Republican ticket. Roosevelt leads in West Virginia and Kentucky while Tennessee shows a Roosevelt majority narrowing Hoover’s edge.
Independent Odd Fellows of the Ward gather in Denver for their 108th annual convention. About three thousand members from all states and several countries marched in a parade aided by 500 Colorado lodge members. Prizes exceeding $1000 were to be awarded for top displays and performances.
Versailles mourns for 32 year old Seorge Anderson whose body was recovered from Lake of the Czeeks near Shawnee Bend after a three day search by over 500 people. He disappeared from a group attended by his parents Mr and Mrs James Anderson at Shawnee Bend on Sunday afternoon.
New York September 21 U S longshoremen demand 75 cents an hour plus overtime pay. Joseph P B Ryan president of the International Longshoremen's Association and shipowners committee rejected the wage proposal during talks in New York.
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