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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1931

Page

10

Negro housing work urged at Washington conference

President urges committee on negro housing to make housing its priority. Secretary Lamont presents message at opening meeting of diverse negro leaders' group at the White House. The panel will study design, construction, financing, ownership, tenancy, remodeling, equipping, and furnishings to improve housing and home life for more than 10 million people.

Washington, D. C Lamont Commerce Department

Hoover Talks Over Dead Mike During Lincoln Day Address

President Hoover spoke at the Lincoln Day event amid a microphone failure. CBS studios reported he continued speaking without a full on air signal, with Clyde Hunt coordinating the routing and the president ad-libbing after finishing his scripted remarks.

NDC Woover Columbia Broadcasting System Clyde Hunt

Public housing reform and leadership urged by committee head

The committee explores improving housing sanitation and welfare, stressing prevention and information aid to prevent recurring health impairments. It calls on leaders to guide self help with wise leadership, led by Nannie Burroughs of Washington as chair.

Jias Leen Mening Nannie Be Burroughs Washington

Six Fishermen Drown In Bark Sink Near Isle of Tag

A severe Jugoslavian coast tempest sinks a fishing bark off the Isle of Tag. Six fishermen drown. four crew members were rescued by a second bark. Rescue efforts continue as coast guard stations report ongoing harsh weather conditions.

Mint Venders Deemed Unlawful by Attorney General ruling

An AG opinion holds mint vending machines are not subject to occupation tax and are unlawful under state law despite a federal injunction. State officials plan to enforce only if operators cash checks by ejecting mint proceeds, with potential prosecutions for tax evasion or prohibited business, while awaiting federal guidance.

Attorney General's Office Ridge DuVal West Ove Arthur ¥. Wright Bexar County State’ Occupation Tex Department Wright George Hi. Sheppard Sale Comptroller Ebbery Blooper Attorney Central Mooper

Wish Bone Makers Face U S Warning From FTC

Washington April 24. The federal trade commission issued a formal order against a company for making exaggerated claims about attraction powders money cleansing talismans lucky bags wishing bones and related products. The action bars such representations and requires corrective advertising and compliance measures.

Washington, D. C Barnant Federal Trade Commission Canan

Unlawful Prize Machine Allegedly Delivers Uneven Rewards

The text asserts that a prize machine is unlawful if its chances determine outcomes and if delivered prizes vary in value or number of checks. It emphasizes that unequal value offerings render the device illegal.

Welfare Problems Discussed at Meet DATHAS April 24

The Veann conference on social welfare prepared for renewed discussion of sociological problems. Sectional meetings yesterday covered welfare delinquency the family health migration and immigration. Also notice rental ads in Light Classified to find a room or apartment quickly.

Dathas Veann

Stubborn sore yields to Resinol treatment

A reader reports a long lasting thumb sore infected after an injury finally healing within weeks after using Resinol Ointment. The letter credits the product with nail regrowth and rapid recovery, urging others to try Resinol for various skin ailments.

Ming Felen Mack Brightmece

Music Thrills at Coronation Concert by Mayo Dasey

A several thousand strong audience witnessed a coronation themed concert with an exquisite overture by Ernest Hense and an operatic aria by James De Lora. Minx Krelgo Duerler delivered a radiant performance of Casta Dira from Handel’s Nora, her diction and pitch praised though a sudden moment of merriment interrupted the finale briefly.

Mayo'dazey Olympus Ernest” Hense Tauser Ube Jarien de Lora Beritone Minx Krelgo Duerler Sra Populty Axi Hellini

War i Get s560 060 900 Veterans’ compensation totals

Washington April 24. The Veterans Bureau reports that loans to 10 veterans under the legislation priced by the last Congress totaled 502 366 820 to 1 482 072 holders of compensation certificates. 815 000 pending.

Washington, D. C Veterans' Bureau Ional

Unemployed Head in L A Says Jobs Don’t Pay Enough

A. W. Green, superintendent of the United States Bureau, charges thousands of unemployed refuse jobs. Magdaleno Rodriguez, leader of the unemployed council, says wages are too low and that Mexican workers will accept only about $1 per day with board. Green notes 2060 jobs open, but only three men on Suket plaza would accept work amid a crowd of about 8000 loafers.

A. W. Green United States Jebor Magdaleno Rodriguez Brady Unemployed Council Orlesque Green Suiket Plaza

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