War Costs Money and the Expanding Universe
Column by Arthur Brisbane commentary on government spending and scientific progress. Discusses financial strains from conflict and speculative future fortunes as science and industry push forward globally.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1932
Page
1
Column by Arthur Brisbane commentary on government spending and scientific progress. Discusses financial strains from conflict and speculative future fortunes as science and industry push forward globally.
G Wells and the John Day company publish a booklet urging inflation to reduce debt, expanded public work, and global stability. The text also discusses tax shifts, sugar industry reform, and a broad push toward a sane economic faith, with remarks on war costs and expanding the universe.
Leaders of Hindu and untouchable groups reach a compromise on the electoral question to halt Mahatma Gandhi's fast. Gandhi formally approves the agreement as his condition weakens, seeking British government acceptance to withdraw the communal award provisions. The plan reserves 148 provincial seats for the untouchables with primary elections determining representatives and a ten year duration before reallocation.
Cloudy with occasional rains expected Saturday night and Sunday. Low Saturday night near 0 degrees, high Sunday around 70s to 80s with variable readings. Moderate northeast winds, coast light to moderate northerly winds. Rain totals show 6.00 inches in past 48 hours, with 42 inches in 24 hours noted in some lines. Page 2 to show additional weather details.
In Geneva on Sept 24 the League Council decided to publish the Lytton report on October 1 and to reconvene on November 14 to consider it. The session opened with an address by Haman De Valera of the Fish Free State, who noted Japan’s recognition of Manchuria. The report, prepared by a commission led by Gen Frank R McCoy, surveyed China, Japan and Manchuria to examine East Asian tensions.
HOUSTON Sept 4 04-R Creager of Brownsville Republican national committeeman Texas today named receiver for the Houston Gas and Fuel company The Pidellty Trust company of Philadelphia brought suit for foreclosure and a receiver Federal Judge Randolph Bryant of Sheerman visiting judge in two three judge cases appointed Mr Creager receiver Federal Judge T M Kennerly of Touston disqualified himself.
Temple Beth El announces a shift of Sabbath services from the community center to the temple proper starting next Friday evening at 7 p.m. and Saturday morning at 10 30 led by Rabbi Ephraim Frisch. The summer services were the last of the season at the community center.
A mid-ocean Japanese aircraft message intercepted by the Owilight radio station at 2 95 p.m. Tokyo time reports the plane midflight toward Nome Alaska. The craft was described as passing over inland areas north of Kamchatka and near the Bering Strait region, with Nome listed as the destination.
Weather relief arrived as south Texas floodwaters fell on Saturday. Four deaths were confirmed from flood events including Cleo McCallum a nurse at Legio hospital and Ethel New, with Fred Tullos and Steve Merka also reported missing or drowned. Bridges washed out and road closures persisted from Uvalde to Kerrville with warnings to motorists about unknown water depths. Medina Lake rose to within 7 12 feet of the spillway as gauges logged late Friday readings.
Funeral services for Dr C H Steptean pastor of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal church who died Thursday afternoon will be held Tuesday at 2 30 in the church. He came here two years ago from Baltimore and was appointed last fall as chairman of the nerve division of the unemployment committee by the mayor. Survivors include his widow two children and two grandchildren
London reports a nationwide milk disruption was prevented when a provisional agreement between farmers and distributors on next year’s contract prices was renewed. Farmers had threatened a strike beginning October 1 to push for higher Letter prices, which were met.
In Tagerstown, Sept 2 a dozen beer mugs a haircut shave and a haircut prize plus two Sunday dinners were listed among unique awards for Hagerstown Dahlia Society’s annual show next week. These prizes add to the usual meats and ribbon awards offered by the society.
In Chicago and other principal centers milk strikes loom as farmers press for price increases. New York upstate flows to the city may halt amid aims to stabilize prices. delegates, wholesalers, and independent dealers seek a settlement. Ohio Michigan Georgia and Nebraska also report protests and injunctions as producers coordinate actions to force higher margins.
New York dispatch notes daylight saving ends at 2 a m on Sunday. Millions anticipate an extra hour of sleep as clocks are turned back. The piece references workers in various states and the impact on morning routines.
Oklahoma City Sept 24 Mexi crowd consul Joss Valenzuela was released on bail after being arrested for drunkenness in his parked car near the business district. He claimed mistreatment and denied intoxication, while police noted he refused transport to the station. Valenzuela, a former Corpus Christi consul, has served Mexican interests since 1947 and arrived last December succeeding Valdes amid past liquor controversy with police.
Persistent rain and cool air linger with 68 to 75 degree range in San Antonio as J H Jurve predicts. Northeast winds prevail while the 24 hour rainfall totals only 0.32 inches, and Friday's peak reached 77 degrees followed by a 66 degree early Saturday. The forecast calls for a high of 82 degrees Saturday.
Will Koehner, 49, a Hickory Grove farmer, admits harming his 8-year-old son Marlin who was described as feeble minded. Authorities say the attack occurred in a wooded area around September 6, with the boy struck by a stone and the body burned, later marked by a piece of an old chair.
Strong detachments from two Chinese warships landed at Cheefoo and ousted rival local military factions, taking control of the city amid ongoing clashes noted throughout the week. Similar moves were reported at Tengehow.
Treasury receipts for September 22 totaled 4,090,067.08 with expenditures at 97,460,600.40 and a balance of 888,094,405.20. Customs duties recorded for September 22 were 17,020,189.
A major theft was uncovered as 100 ounces of narcotics with a wholesale value between 30 000 and 49 000 dollars disappeared from a courthouse safe during a nighttime break in. Agents and officers across the United States were alerted while Fort Worth Kansas City narcotic squads traced the dope to a large Texas investigation.
The Davis defense rests as the lottery trial pauses for recess. Prosecutors had elicited that $100,000 from a Moose charity ball profits linked to alleged lottery activity. Davis denies involvement, stating he did not receive funds and that the government mischaracterizes the organization. The trial will resume Monday.
Washington report says the American Hotel association committee on prohibition declared a nonpartisan stance. It endorses supporting 40 congressional candidates who favor repeal or modification of prohibition laws, regardless of party.
Martins Ferry rally features former Governor W L Harding asserting the Republican party has “struck more shackles on laboring men and women” than the Democratic party ever dreamed about. He labels the GOP as a foe to labor while speaking at a political event.
Floyd L. Kelly was shot dead in a theater lobby by Alvin A. Trefiin, 44. Witness Heltin Wold testified Kelly’s former wife was with him and Kelly drew a pistol. Harry Maller, 20, was fatally shot. Kelly died later in a hospital.
Vice President Charles Curtis arrived in Louisville to meet state Republican leaders before continuing his Kentucky campaign tour. He was scheduled to speak in Danville this afternoon. The report also notes George M. Cohay’s negative view of current talking pictures after returning from Hollywood.
Fragmented text shows repeated mentions of prices like 20 and 20.00, names including Arnie Liva and Hetty, and scattered phrases about quantities and tasks. The legible elements point to a mislabeled or OCR garble with no clear event or cohesive report.
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