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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
3
Dr Francis X Dereum a leading figure in the American philosophical society collapsed and died shortly after the opening of their two hundred and fourth munund meeting. Noted scientists from across the country reacted with shock and tribute.
Soviet opens plan to brand Kulaks as enemies of the Communist regime. Land owners will be required to register movements with police and be relegated to menial work wherever they go. Campaign aims to suppress peasants resisting collectivization and confiscation.
A storm system brings snow and rain to the Midwest and West. Western droughts ease in parts while fires burn elsewhere as snow blankets Montana through New Mexico and cold fronts push into Nevada Oregon and California. Heavy rain drenched Medford and Los Angeles saw a brief 67 day spell break with showers.
A harsh weather system delivering sleet, dust and wind lashed Grogow and Wal while a tree fell near Ledford killing Oliver Allen. Farther east, showers threatened the midwest with unsettled conditions across Nebraska Kansas and Iowa as New York faced heavy rain aiding firefighters battling major blazes in Cattaraugus Allegany and surrounding counties.
Tom Connally accepted the invitation of the Cuero chamber of commerce to be guest of honor at the annual banquet in Cuero on April 28. The event will feature a distinguished list of visitors including Major Revert Walpin, assistant chief of staff in the Eighth Corps area at Fort Sam Houston, who will represent the U. S. Army and speak on Trade Routes.
About eight hundred Hidalgo students in Edinburg, Donna and Brownsville area were examined for traces of trauma after three health clinics. Dr. C. Mien, federal health officer, completes a series of five clinics in the valley, with plans to travel through Willacy and Starr counties for similar work.
San Francisco April 23. Discovery of a line in a city cemetery today fuels a search for a possible solution to Louise Touber death. The body of John Torcellano a 40 year old spiritualist was found dangling from a tree in a cemetery ten miles south of here. Torcellano’s death appears to mirror the mode described as the sailor's knot. Deputy coroner Mrs. Luella Penner examined the scene as investigators pursue clues.
A bus accident near Greensburg, Minnesota, killed one person and injured seven, including Western College students. A vehicle swerved to avoid a collision and struck a culvert, leaving several seriously hurt.
April 29 UP report: 12 year old Hobby Wheatley fell from his second floor window on Goward Street. He was found by his mother Mrs Lazel Wheatter and was only slightly injured, walking and conscious before being taken inside.
The postoffice will close at 4 o clock Friday afternoon to allow staff to watch the Battle of Flowers parade. Postmaster urges customers to plan ahead and use prior arrivals.
The U S district attorney's office announced a light docket for the upcoming regular term of Portera court opening May 4. The office is busy with preparations as the term approaches. King George’s clock winders report a busy time at Buckingham Palace with 4100 clocks, one annual wind, and a wedding item referencing Henry VIEL and Anne Boley. Exceptionally low prices are spotted on miscellaneous home and office articles in the light classifieds.
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