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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1933
Page
10
Arthur Brisbane reflects on current events and public figures in a concise column. The brief reads as a satirical take on political dynamics and media influence, referencing notable names and ongoing controversies.
AUSTIN Sept 25 headline reports Texas Legislature passing a bill to allow veterans of the Spanish American and World War and those who served in Tunisia to attend colleges without tuition or fees. An amendment for free admission for disabled veterans' sons and daughters failed.
Texas senate committee investigating unemployment relief funds issued subpoenas for Tex Alsbury San Antonio administrator for Bexar county to appear. Senator Woodward urged Alsbury to bring office records and Bexar county employee statements as panel questions relief costs and spending. Westbrook estimated six month relief needs at 17.75 million while noting totals are conjectural and case load rising with 900000 on lists as of August 1.
The dollar, measured against the French gold franc, was worth about 44.44 cents today. This compares with 1.73 cents yesterday and 98.0 cents a month earlier, indicating shifting exchange values.
Theodore Roosevelt argues the United States should maintain a single unified navy not aimed at provoking others, noting there is no Atlantic or Pacific fleet. He defends moving a minimal, aging force between coasts as educational and historical, while criticizing Republicans and pacifists. He contends Britain and Japan would object only if the navy were modern, asserting US sovereign rights.
Tex Alsbury, Bexar County administrator, accuses critics of plotting to oust him while defending his relief program. He claims payroll figures cited by Westbrook are from a prior administration and promises a full audit within three days. Local aides back his charge of a plot against him.
New Orleans Pelicans beat San Antonio Missions 5 to 2 to take a 3-2 series lead in the Dixie series. Hal Wiltse pitched for San Antonio while Andy Messenger started for New Orleans. A four-run second inning gave New Orleans the advantage and they held on as White relieved Wiltse later in the game.
Mostly cloudy with probable local showers Monday night and Tuesday. Lows around 72 Monday night. Highs near 82 Tuesday. Light to moderate southerly winds. Sunday high near 86. Confusing text references East Texas and West Texas meridians, with partial cloudiness and possible showers in limits.
San Antonio shows a 1 0 0 pattern through five innings while New Origins posts 4 0 0 and the game ends with a 5 to 22 deficit for San Antonio amid a late run.
The Brooklyn and Philadelphia games produced a 5 to 2 Brooklyn win as pitchers Rotterler and Lopes faced Hanson Moore and Davis. Walker and O’Percel contributed in the Brooklyn offense while Mahieu and others provided key hits for Philadelphia.
The Texas house voted a favorable report to re enact and legalize the certificate system of wagering on horse races. The measure would improve the existing law effective Sept 1 and boost racing revenue and salaries for racing commission members.
Indication a major rail purchase accord had been reached after Roosevelt met with heads of three steel firms. Myron Taylor of United States Steel said a plan that will probably work emerged from the conference. Columbus won second game of the Little World Series over Buffalo in Columbus. Batteries Wilson Crouse for Columbus. Dean Delancey for Buffalo. Sugar stabilization agreement reached in Washington with quick announcement anticipated.
Martial law is declared in Tampico as a tropical storm floods rivers and traps residents. Pan American Airways reports large drownings and widespread damage feared to crops up to Tuxpam while aid is rushed in.
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