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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
24
Spain moves toward full religious freedom as the Church and State pursue policies to promote welfare while maintaining equal status for all sects. Government seeks discreet handling of sensitive religious questions amid Rome’s influence and Vatican allegiance.
A catalog of items including letters, jewelry, vouchers, drawings, receipts, mortgages, keepsakes, contracts, abstracts, heirlooms, rare coins, silverware, blueprints, unset stones, business papers, birth and marriage certificates, discharge papers, insurance policies, a copy of a will, certificates of deposit, and building and loan certificates.
A newly appointed Republican governor of Valencia visits a shrine as a private citizen before assuming office. Priests are warned to respect lands distribution to the people. Justice Minister Kernando de Tos Rios says priests must not meddle in politics amid disputes over clergy sympathy for Republicans.
Congressman Wright Vauman of Texarkana, Democrat, announced in Dallas that he will introduce a bill in the December session to restore full payment of veterans certificates immediately. He said he has assurances from other members to pass the measure, building on his earlier law which began with ten percent payments as a compromise.
San Antonio reports postal trucks cover 4150 miles daily. G G Ridgewar, in charge of transportation, notes high mileage due to collections now running until 9 PM. Transportation cost per mile averages nine ronis and April mail handling rose. Daily mail volume includes 468,865 pieces and 4,528 delivery stops.
Burglars entered through a side window of the tire and accessory shop run by C Charley Wight at 202 San Pedro Avenue and took cash from two eagle registers and ink 350 in receipts. Police report Thursday break in with no injuries noted.
New tennis nets were placed on the courts at Brackenridge Park on Thursday. Fob Gass, city recreation commissioner, stated the update will improve playing conditions and accessibility for residents.
The War Department announced a reorganization of army air corps schools. The air corps tactical school will move from Langley Field Virginia to Maxwell Field Alabama, to be completed by July 15, ending Langley’s tactical role. Brooks Field Texas and March Field California will consolidate into Sheppard? Texas to carry out remobilization and movement of troops.
Shouse, national executive committee member, denies allegations he advocated distributing 10 million copies of a magazine article attacking a religious group in a California speech. The claim ties him to Republican party leadership and a broader political dispute.
The Grand Army of the Republic and the Women's Relief Corps will hold a joint convention in San Antonio next year. Howell W. Jones, secretary of the chamber of commerce, announced the plan after touring Houston. About 400 delegates attended the recent gathering. 500 are expected for the Iran Army convention in 1962. Mee tail Furniture Dealers association of Texas will meet in 1962 with about 350 delegates anticipated.
Sullivan Frank Sullivan of 226 Waring Wade was appointed chick clerk by the civil service commission after examinations. Sullivan, acting chief credit manager at Wolf and Nar Company, is a graduate of St Marys University and a resident of the San Antonio Retail Credit association. Several candidates applied. Sullivan ranked highest in the exams.
The cool weather this week is a boon to baby chicks shipped from San Antonio at 800 per day, easing heat stress. Post office inspectors announced Thursday that, at this time of year, chicks usually suffer from heat.
Thursday officials noted bids for adjacent property to the present post office site exceed the government purchase limit for Westminster. The Waslington and San Antonio offices declined comment as bids totalling 325,000 dollars were reported. further bids for nearby property may be needed if existing site is not used.
Advertisement promotes a 46 hour treatment for rheumatism promising relief over the weekend. It claims pain agony swelling and back pain can be cured, attributed to Sommers and marketed as a quick fix. The copy emphasizes dramatic, rapid results.
An early 20th century style advertisement promotes a weekend remedy for rheumatism and nerve pain. It promises relief beginning Friday and returning by Monday, suggesting Albany and local druggists as sources. The copy imitates a loud patent medicine pitch with lists of ailments and quick cures.
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