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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1932

Page

7

Roosevelt Majority In Hearst Poll Shows Narrow Lead

A Hearst newspaper nationwide presidential poll indicates Roosevelt leading Hoover by about 4.5 million votes in the popular tally with an estimated Roosevelts majority near 4.48 million after state and county adjustments. The figures compare Roosevelt 58 percent and Hoover 42 percent based on 1932 polling.

Cole E. Morgan Universal Sereiry Rtalt Weiler Wasrington D. C Roosevelt Hoover Hearst Commiitee San Antonio United States Smith Governor Smith Lae

Straw ballots show Roosevelt leading across national polls

New York September reports from Democratic national headquarters tally straw polls across the country with Franklin D Roosevelt ahead. Totals reach 186 869 for Roosevelt, 123 465 for Hoover, 47 for Thomas and 82 scattering votes, with one aboard train poll between Huntington West Virginia and Toledo Ohio returning 276 to 162.

New York Franklin J. Roosevelt Roosevelt Hoover Thomas Huntington W. Va Toledo Ohio

Hay Fever and Asthma Treatment on Free Trial

S Ken I J Lane, a 4 druggist at 1740 Tame Building, St Mary's Hiv, advertises a free trial of an asthma and hay fever remedy. The notice claims a few lines about manufacturing for Asia and Say and asks readers to mail name and address for the offer. The legible parts hint at a mail order solicitation with uncertain details and incomplete sentences.

S. Ken I. J. Lane Tame Huilding St Mary's Hiv Asia

Gandhi Endures Hunger Strike As Diet Narrows

Hindu crowds celebrate as Mahatma Gandhi nears an end to his fast after doctors report he remains in danger yet his body shows signs of using fat and muscle for energy. Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald’s assent to the agreement is seen as satisfactory by Hindu leaders.

J. Ramsay Macdonald Gandhi Hiall

Compromise Plan in India Reportedly Backed by Government

London reports a compromise plan in India aimed at stabilizing the government and pacifying agitation led by Mahatma Gandhi. The plan seeks parliamentary presentation and a path to representation, with officials indicating support for the agreement and early action amid tense conditions.

London JF Waders India Mahalina Gandhis Said

Pedestrians and Cyclists Involved in City Traffic Accidents

San Antonio witnesses report a string of bicycle and pedestrian crashes near Commerce Waters and other streets. Several injuries occurred with no critical harm. names include Lat Mathias 24 of East Camimierie street and others from Dakota, Houston, Alamo, and Wyomart streets.

San Antonio Robert B. Green Lat Mathias East Camimierey Street Commerce and Waters Pinte Inhn Hall Dakota Street Robert Emerson East Crockete Houston Alamo Bedro Sanchez Morales Street San Saba Buena Vista Streets Wester Union Hamilton I Main Avenue Martin Street Robert Liesele Pldres Street Elvira King Ida Wyomhart Treat Joseph Smith jRelly Selé South Laredo Vera

Civic Music Plan Endorsement Sought in San Antonio

An education committee of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce discussed endorsing a civic music plan Monday. The proposal, backed by the San Antonio City Music Association, aims to create a standing local music program and to refer the matter to the chamber's chair for formal action.

San Antonio San Antono

Auto League Head to Attend Meet in Wisconsin

Auto League head travels to attend a regional meet at Waupon Wisconsin as part of the league’s schedule. The event gathers teams and officials from nearby communities, highlighting regional competition and league activities.

Auto League

American Balloons Lead Gordon Bennett Cup Race

The U S Navy balloon Goodyear, piloted by W T Van Orman, and eight others left Basel and drifted over Europe toward Warsaw and Litomysle as weather remained favorable. Reports show the German and Austrian balloons landing in Czechoslovakia and upper Austria while the French Lafayette reached near Schedlau. officials announced the race opened yesterday with 16 balloons released.

Bases Switzerland U.S. Ary Warsaw Goodyear W. T. van Orman Belgum W. T. VanOrman Sway E.G. W. Settle Wilfred Bushnell R. J. Blair van Orman

Government to expand probe into Insull empire collapse

Chicago Sept 26 A federal inquiry into Samuel Insull’s sprawling utilities empire will be expanded if findings warrant it. United States District Attorney Dwight H Green said a special department will run the probe, aiming to determine stock bolstering, misused investor funds, and concealed assets across Insull concerns. Martin J Insull may be sought from Canada if proceedings proceed.

Chicagn INS Bamuel Insull France Chicago Samuel Insull Atorney Green

Valera Defends League of Nations at Geneva Session

President Eamon de Valera of the Irish Free State told the League of Nations assembly that the league bears a heavy burden of justification. He urged full treaty obligations by all states to silence critics and stressed Ireland must play a larger role in global progress while pursuing its own social and economic reforms.

Geneva League of Nations Hamon de Valera League de Valera

Italians Announce Defensive Plan Amid German Restrictions

Rome reports the government inaugurates a defensive clearing house to marshal Italian money and credits in Germany to pay Italian bills, enabling release of frozen deposits. Retaliation for higher French customs duties includes increased French exports.

Rome Germany

Two Men Die From Fumes Aboard West Ney Freighter

In New Orleans two men died and a customs inspector was rescued after inhaling fumes in the hold of the freighter West Ney at the Pydras steel wharf. The victims were Wil Iban Sander, second mate, and Inspector Baker. Three others were overcome but revived.

New Orleans West Ney Mississippi Shipping Company Pydras Steel Wil Iban Sander Baker Pharie

New Discovery Reaches Cause of Stomach Gas

A clea r explanation emerges linking stomach gas to a specific internal condition. The report notes medical researchers and doctors discussing potential remedies and the limits of current treatments.

Best for Itch Relief with White Ointment and Soap

Advertisement promotes White Ointment and Skin Soap for itching and dermatitis relief. Claims a money back guarantee if not satisfied and suggests using both products together with a set regimen.

San Antonio school payroll shows need for balanced supervision

A letter to The Light argues against cutting teachers' salaries and criticizes current supervision costs in the San Antonio school system. The writer likens education costs to a plantation yielding by replacing expensive supervision with better teacher pay, citing a monkey analogy to illustrate inefficiency. J. D. Edowakus signs as School Problem.

San Antonio Ieast J. D. Eowakus

Why Army Won’t Move Old Building for New Post Office

Reader asks editor why the Army plans to chase and remodel an old building to serve as a new home while refusing a free old building. Post office authorities could have accepted the old structure. An engineer who built the old building says it could have been moved easily, according to H A C.

the Light Gla

Urges drastic salary cuts for officials in letter

The Light prints a letter urging a strong citizen group to demand salary reductions for public officials. The writer cites the mayor’s pay of 2500 and each county commissioner at 1500, praising former leaders and urging action led by Bryan Callaghan and William Fr Winters.

the Light Bryan Callaghan William FR Winters

Directors Named for Ninth District Loan Board

Washington Sept 28 The Federal Home Loan Bank Board today named directors for the ninth district covering Arkansas Texas Mississippi Louisiana and New Mexico with headquarters at Little Rock The slate includes E E Shelton of Dallas president of the Dallas Building and Loan Association L Friedlander of Houston president of the Gibraltar Savings and Building Association and L Teague as vice president of the United States Riding and Loan.

Washington, D. C Federal Hometown Sank Board Arkansas Texas Mississippi Louisiana New Mexico Little Rock E. E. Shelton Dallas Dallas Building and Loan Association L. Friedlander Houston Gibraltar Savings and Building Association United State Riding and Loa Teague

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