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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1933
Page
7
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In Pittsburgh, 3000 to 5000 miners march singing to urge Carnegie Steel workers to join a holiday movement backing a 1000 cleaner steel night shifts. Crowds of 5000 chant for rebuilding American industry while automobile workers in New Jersey strike for a five day week seven hour day minimum pay of five dollars. President Coolidge’s recovery plan faces slow employment gains and proposals for a 30 hour week. The piece also explores torture history, labor leaders, and a protest against lawyers aiding crime, concluding with a note on a Russian claim about stratosphere flight records.
In Austin on September 30, Ruth Kolling, a welfare consultant, testified that relief administration in Bexar County suffered from office strife. She described multiple administrators, political pressure, and payroll irregularities, noting 50,000 to 60,000 on relief rolls and questioning payroll controls and oversight.
In Oklahoma City, Harvey Bailey Albert Dates were among Twin City defendants convicted in a federal case as the jury returned a verdict read by Judge Edgar B. Faught. Several co-defendants were acquitted or convicted on varying counts while others received mixed outcomes.
Aurelio Ledesma, barber, blames resentful customers for wrecking his store at SAL West Commerce City after a smash overnight. Glass, doors, and chairs vandalized. detectives led by Detective Lee Williamson investigate as the shop is entered again Saturday.
LEIPZIG Germany September 30 amid the Nazi trial for the Reichstag fire one defendant admitted setting the blaze. Mariaus Van Der Luthe 24 of Dutch origin reportedly answered yes when asked if he started the fire, claiming to have used a shirt and towels in a rapid dash between rooms. The hearing was adjourned to next Wednesday due to a Nazi lawyers convention.
Chicago police served warrants on James Belcastro known as King of the Bombers and four alleged henchmen for questioning in a campaign against crime. Also arrested were James Catuara Wilbian Palermo Rosco Fanelli and Micnatel Madeira, with Belcastro and Fanelli listed as public enumerators and others as underground residents.
Ametia Crna, 23, of 116 Belvin Street, was found near Wools Town Lake with severe injuries after a beating. Another man was detained by police in the investigation. The report notes extensive dental damage and ongoing inquiries, with references to a commission and trade talks between Japan and the United States.
Partly cloudy conditions with occasional clouds. Temperatures range from a low around 72 to a high near 92 on Friday and 90 on Sunday. Southerly winds expected, with mild to warm daytime weather across East Texas and the broader region.
Three Russian aeronauts aboard a hydrogen balloon ascended toward the stratosphere above Moscow, reaching an altitude near 19,000 meters before descent, with instruments and records indicating a new height surpassing prior marks. The crew, Grarg Pro-Wessey, Benes Birnbaum, and Konstantin Ordenoff, sought to study cosmic rays and high altitude physiology.
Havana witnesses violent clashes between Communists and authorities during a memorial gathering for a Cuban leader killed in Mexico years ago. Six die and 14 wounded, including an American, as troops clash with rioters from rooftops near the planned burial site in Fraternity Park. The unrest follows a government opposition to the ceremony with ashes to be interred at Calon cemetery.
The Texas railroad commission prepared to issue an order prorating the state’s oil allotment from the federal administrator. The plan involved a hearing with operators and engineers from across Texas to discuss the 065,090 barrels daily allocation as a preliminary step before finalizing the order.
Report from Tex Alsbury's office says 350 to 400 relief workers were kept from entering the Negro Relief Headquarters to receive grocery allowances. Fist fights allegedly occurred as workers and guards clashed while a small number were admitted, with warnings of more serious clashes if seating rules continued.
Virginia voters are set to go to the polls Tuesday to decide on repealing a state regulation. The measure, described as an Eight Month provision, appears tied to broader state governance changes amid ongoing legislative debates.
Gunplay erupted near a downtown street after a feud over a disputed fence line. Albert Mun Bary, 27, and Stotts clashed as shots rang out injuring Mun Bary in the left shoulder and another man, while Stotts fled but was later arrested. Witnesses and officers reported Rev ille street alley firefight and hospital treatment followed.
Fragmentary report states a bridge on the Simpon-Orlent Express line near Salonika was hit by an air strike. The nearby villas north of the city were damaged while the rally reportedly suffered no damage and the hospital is mentioned as a reference point.
United States Senator from Texas and committee chair announced a delay in the hearing concerning the Overton matter. The New Orleans party was reportedly removed from the October schedule, shifting the timetable toward November action.
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