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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1931

Page

5

Pecan Growers Club to Hold Infestation Meeting

Infestation of pecans and case borers will be the main topic at a San Antonio meeting of the Pecan Growers Association Monday. Fred Mally announced the gathering where J F Boreborough A and H College entomology expert H W Bilsing will lead lectures and field work including budding grafting and spraying demonstrations.

Fred Mally San Antonio J. F. Boreborourh Bt A H. College H.W. Bilsing Name School Bally Goetil Grove Goeth Wing Lake South Flores Taberoeh Roaborough Sally Maid Bileing

Butler to Organize Oregon State Police

Washington April 24 Major General Smedley Butler of the United States Marine Corps will be given several weeks' leave to organize the state police of Oregon. Senator McNery urged President Hoover on the matter but was told the chief executive had no authority to grant leave for such duty.

Smedley Butler Washington, D. C Smedley Tilter United States Marina Corps Oregon Senator McNery Hoover Talay Founddat

West Texas Rain Benefits Crops Reported locally

Rain that fell Wednesday night and through Thursday raised soil moisture across Wichita Falls and the West Texas region. Farmers reported improved ground conditions for wheat and gardens, aiding crops amid ongoing drought concerns in nearby Oklahoma and the Panhandle. Weather details remain incomplete due to fragmented OCR text.

Wichita Falls APJ Yuan Oklahoma

Five Cleburne Jail Breakers Sought

Five Johnson County jail inmates escaped and remained at large today. The fugitives named are Dudley Lord Harman Finia Temple John Hostell and E J Ward. AM had been held on charges to await grand jury. Officers could not explain how the break occurred.

Olmbustinty Creans Apyen Pire Johnson County Ieglerdas Dudley Lord Harman Finia Temple John Hostell E. J.ward Ella

Equilibribrium theory blamed for crashes in Oakland meeting

A misread report from Oakland outlines a disputed view that equilibrium loss could cause multiple crashes. Dr Harvey J Howard, a physician, cites theoretical balance issues as a potential factor while addressing a sectional gathering of the American College of something, warning that practical safeguards may be needed to prevent further fatal incidents.

Oakland Calif Harvey J. Howard Atiribaton Airpian Jos Amerina College

U. S. Communist Is Chosen for Office

A U S communist who previously served prison time for activities related to the movement was elected to a national committee position in Washington. The selection marks a notable shift in political alignment and party representation within the communist faction.

Filmdom Comedian's Brother Divorced in Secret Hearing

Los Angeles April 1973. Gaslord F Lord brother of a film comedian and his wife Barbara Starr were granted a divorce after a secret hearing. The court order was issued after testimony and while the couple remained discreet about the proceedings.

Los Oam Rles Cinsi Gaslord F. Lord Barbara Starr Glard Cours

Paris Abolishes Taxes on Visitors

Paris announces the abolition of the visitor tax starting March 1, ending the levy formerly imposed on incoming travelers and visitors to the city. The change shifts with regulatory actions expected from city authorities this spring.

New Padlock Law Protects Actors and Managers

New Padlock Law protects actors producers and managers in theater productions. Governor Roosevelt approves the bill by Assemblyman Post, making those involved responsible for the production of immoral plays and shielding others from prosecution in certain cases.

Almany Aiilor Theoravelt Assemblyman Post New York Democrat

Petition to Oust Cannon Circulated in Town

A circulating petition seeks the resignation of James Tr from a church role. The Herald notes Methodist groups and local citizens discussing the effort amid political tension.

Cannon Amistnay Ural James al Tr Dasmen

Italian District Shaken by Quake Rattles Pistoia Region

A slight earthquake hit the Pistoia district in Italy on April 24, with no casualties reported. Other items note a Tarrytown beauty contest dispute, a Ontario radium removal attempt, a rambling hospital tale, and Washington DC weather weed claims.

Florence Italy Pistoia

Reserve Bank Figures Show Mixed Weekly Totals

Federal Reserve Bank figures from Dallas indicate the San Antonio branch being second in resources, with a weekly rise of 630000 but a year over year decrease. Total resources reached 121147000, while bills and securities fell 203000, and reserves increased by 1047000 from the prior week though down 13057000 versus the prior year.

Federal Jteaceye Bank of Dallas San Antonio Bank Wenke Bille and Securities

Spain Seeks Return of Belasco Ibanez Body from Menton

Valengia Sysia April 24 reports efforts to repatriate the body of famed novelist Vicente Blasco Ibanez, who died in 1928 and is buried in Menton, France. Local officials aim to have his remains returned and reinterred with honor in his homeland.

Valengia Sysia Bruiade Vicente Blascn Ibanez Jile Mecansi Menton France Batly Valentin

Spain Joins League Parleys as Tierraur to Seat Council

Madrid April 24 The Spanish Republican government will participate in League of Nations activities. Cabinet decides Alejandro Tierraur minister of state will represent Spain in the League council when the body meets in Geneva next month.

Spain Aadrid League of Nations Alejandro Tierraur Alate Council of the League Mereta Genera

Ironized Yeast claims rapid weight gain and strength

An advertisement touts Ironized Yeast as a dried brewer’s yeast and iron blend that rapidly adds pounds and boosts strength. It promises quick flesh growth, better nerves, and general vitality, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Mam Tail Nira Peoples Mall Id Ikl Ana Mins Élen

Wholesale Move From Porto Rico Hawaii Studied

SAN JUAN Porto Rico Apell 24 President Mourne’s visit here focused on overpopulation in the selovo and revived talk of wholesale emigration of Porto Rican laborers to Hareni Ohia. The subject has not arisen in 80 years as a planter focus shifts from itinerant labor to potential labor migration. Transportation is seen as the main difficulty and representatives of interest here weigh options to proceed.

San Juan Porto Rico Apell Mourne Selvo Hareni Ohia Porta

Women Freed by China Bandits After Abduction

In Gaungait April 24 two women Ether Nord Ind of Chicago and Augusta Nedon Swedish missionary were released by bandits. They were said to have been held at Kinmen near Rupe province. Missionary Rev Osrar Anilernon captured with the group last Friday is believed freed as well.

Sganguiat Aandits Ind Chicago Augusta Nedon Adsions Jau Uheran Kinmen Rupe Osrar Anilernon Jantill Banda

Technical Problems Light Meet Topics in Mineral Wells

Technical discussions continued today on the renovation of the Southwestern division of the National Electric Light Association. MD Walker of Shreveport was elected president to succeed H G Couck of Pine Wolf Arkansas.

Eres Technica Ordter Southwestern National Electric Light Association M.D Walker Shraveport Tourejana H. G. Couck Pine Wolf Arkaexsos

Ambassadors and diplomats in a cryptic April note

A garbled OCR style paragraph mentions United States ambassador to Kerlin and several other oddly spelled names and places, including April references. The readable fragment hints at a diplomatic appointment or transfer but lacks clear facts or proper names to confirm a specific event or outcome.

U. 3 Satis Aremerwhayern Gerumur Frederice M. Snickett United States Kerlin Anitel New York Todas

Army Planed Air Tests for Rust Spore Study

Army aviation units will test air currents over Muskogee and California, aiming to study stem rust spores for barley eradication. Flights between 1,600 feet will occur Aug 30 to Sep dates, collecting samples in Alaska region research. Investigations focus on barberry hosts to curb rust in cereals, with repeated field tests near Kelly Field in recent years.

Aroy Muskogee Cal Jax Bae Antonie Kelly Field Plano

Floods in Poland Claim Five Lives Amid Rising Waters

Floods across the Vilna region near Warsaw drown five people and threaten the city. Villages are marooned. bridges have been swept away as rivers Dvina and Niemen overflow. Floating debris and livestock losses accompany the disaster.

Warsaw Poland Vilna Manry Marpoord Dvina Niemen

Burmese Rebels Suffer 40 Fatalities in Thayelarco Battle

Forty Burmese rebels were killed in heavy fighting near Rangoon as Maninhi troops clash with rebels in the Thayelarco district. No casualties reported for government forces. The engagement marked a major early April confrontation amid ongoing unrest.

Burma Rangoon Maninhi Thayelarco

Food striker closing heart at Mashibasho church

A chaotic report from Tokio notes food strikers at Mashibasho church who refused to work after a worker was discharged. Relatives and friends cared for striking workers as warehouse disturbances drew attention. Leaders faced questions about the movement's direction amid unrest.

Tokio Avril

Girl Claims She Killed Mechanic in Self-Defense

Misa Morgan told police she killed a mechanic in self defense after he allegedly threatened her during a car ride. Morgan was questioned as officers investigated the incident at the Glenwell county jail scene, with authorities noting the motive appeared financially related.

Girl Mechanic Pliny Mick INS Misa Heten Morgan Lenin Tess Misa Morgan Castel Gletwrend Veretory Claesilien

Girl and dog burn to death in rear of fog establishment

April 21 in Cottago, firemen battled flames at the rear of a fog establishment beside a dwelling. A girl, two-year-old Marjorie Vorode, died in the blaze and her dog Lad die was found burned beside her. A man named Avast died, and two others suffered severe injuries while authorities investigated the tragedy and a note was found in a nearby volume.

Cottago Phceimen Laddie Ricedale Renta Heelel

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