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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1931

Page

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Opposition for Hoover and Rockefeller plan in 1932 race

The piece discusses William Rockefeller and his plan to invest in a major New York redevelopment project costing about 150 million dollars. It argues the project could create jobs, boost city tax revenue, and attract visitors, while noting opposition figures potentially supporting Hoover’s 1932 bid. It also includes Pope Pius warnings and Mussolini criticism, plus reflections on personal identity and national direction.

D. Wockefeller Havewet New ‘York Columbia College Rockefeller Ariterpriae Thomas

Sabotage Blamed for Oil Fire at School Board Meeting

San Antonio school board members deny political motives after a contentious session in which sabotage accusations arose during debate over superintendent appointment. Mayor and board members argued that delays and votes were not politically driven, stressing governance of the school system.

San Antonio Board of Education Homwer To Toger Stokes Stokes Rainor Jex Amerintendeit Tailé Meter Stokos

Blaze Fatal to Geven Till Io a Gas Field Disaster

A raging fire at the cole well near Glidewarre, Oklahoma, killed at least eight men and injured many others. Production superintendent Glen Marroun and crews fought the blaze as investigators probed possible nitroglycerin theft linked to refinery alarms and crude oil operations in the region.

YLEK Vesa VA — Sinetnie Cabot Cole Glidewarre Burond Aoven Glen Marroun Anid Atate Ehfperd Lelipyela Ggo Ranger Ca Oklahoma Promuetion Rey Cole Vollak Bill Euiahet Leall Tongviem Pasatile Athera Bob Murdock Orlands Here Kill Narrows Dale George Albright Carthage City Penn Ros Wankenship Tulen Okie Bill McCantend Sr Winona Okla Meratland Ode Winona Ola Virgil Wollx Winter Ohin John Kosa Oklaham City Woodfield Okla Longrew Rieccre Rornen Heiston Ewok

California Claims Deepest Oil Well Record

Ventura April 6 Associated Oil Company reports Lloyd No 57 has begun drilling to a depth claimed as the deepest nit well in the world. The initial output is about 4088 barrels of crude daily, surpassing the previous record Texas well.

Virgil Kirkland Faces New Trial in Girl’s Death

Virgil Kirkland, 21, faces a new trial over the death of Arlese Draves. The case hinges on whether he is found responsible for the girl’s death after alleged assault and premeditated actions, with prior rulings and testimony shaping the proceedings.

Virgil Kirkland Andy Arlese Draves Leo

Pair Planning Hop Around Globe on Porto Rico Flight

Roosevelt Field New York April 29 1944. Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Sr. prepared to fly their monoplane around the world. They took off for Porto Rico in a staged flight as part of a world circumnavigation plan.

Globe Porto Rico Roosevelt Field Clyde Pangheon Teterni Hugh Herndon Sr Aviglion

Tornado Unroofs Town in Chiapas Mexico City

A tornado struck Comilan, Chiapas, ripping roofs from houses and disrupting power lines. The storm lasted two hours, injuring several people and wrecking numerous homes and utilities.

Chiapas Mexico City Excelsior Chiatpan Comilan

Secretary Lamont Pushes High Wages at Commerce Event

Secretary Lamont urged higher wages to protect purchasing power during a talk before the State Chamber of Commerce. He spoke about maintaining consumer strength amid rising costs and economic pressure.

Lamont WTC Giuy SN. N Robert VW Lamont Foray Slater Chanber Commoter

Swedish Aviator Seeks Lost Briton in Malmo

Swedish aviator reports search for a missing British adventurer named Augustin Gontard in Malmo. The note cites the Albin Atrentiers vessel and unclear Swedish press mentions of the pursuit, with authorities urged to assist in locating the traveller.

Malmo Seresten Vyrl Albin Atrentiers Siavittor Nak New Loins Greentaml Augustin Gonrtard

Court Admits William E Calvert as Federal Lawyer

William E Calvert and Vanam Rere Carter, attorney, were admitted to practice in the federal court Wednesday morning. The ceremony included oath by the court clerk and clearance approved by the relevant authorities.

Vanam Rere Carter Federal Ier Maya Went T He Canet

Extradition of Sanchez Seen Unlikely

April 29 report says extradition of Alberto Sanchez, alleged slayer, from Nuevo Laredo to the United States faces obstacles. American officers assisted in the arrest on Mexican soil but Mexican authorities oppose prompt transfer. Mexican officials worry over entanglements and insist on formal trial in Mexico before any handover.

Toarntdo Thrir Alberto Sanchex Ana Moris Springer Acenen Mio Grande Nueva Baredo Amaia Inzailer Maliceins Mesican Burdor Ett Pire Dente Mexico Sauelex Tiny Mayer Val

Political broadcast notes and candidate mentions in unnamed segments

A fragmented OCR item lists various political broadcasts and candidate mentions including names such as Dickson, Maury Maverick, Gentry Taylor, Lewin Merbeeth, and Viltman Sullivan. It references street locations, venues, and times with weather notes and administrative tickets, but lacks coherent narrative or concrete outcomes.

Reins Leach CM. Dickson MKC He Rumsell Somerset Einbhook Street Mo Bong Broadenal Maury Maverick Mrsa Bred Act Weakley Woat Broadrash TIA RTSA Benatenad Gentry Taylor Kono Broadest Lewin Merbeeth A.pa Pm Viltman-Sullivan Park

Bus Tragedy Hero Visits Hovers

A broken, error-riddled article describes an apparent bus tragedy hero visiting a location called Hovers. The text is garbled with dates and names unreadable, but references Hoover and a night vigil or event near a Whit Hoare Kleet.

White House guest log and tragedy wrap in blurred prose

Fragmented OCR reports a White House visit with vague references to officials and a tragedy. It mentions Mr. Hoover and Mrs. Hoover, a departure from a town, and a death during a snowbound incident involving Carl Miller and an attempted rescue. The text is garbled and hard to parse.

White House Wail Wooyver Ralen Earlien Npqing Asheritis X. C Bron Renin Tome Bolhesine Mra Ogger Peara Mir Stark McMillan Tonise Cpal Ned Long Tonise Cpal Ned Long de Friems the Hoovers

Skies on Schedule for City Thursday

Weather forecast predicts mixed skies for Thursday with a chance of showers. Temperatures range from a low around 0 to a high near 19 degrees. Neighbors are advised to expect cooler morning conditions and possible light rain in the afternoon.

Learing Shawna Dinelon Erin Segia Chundershowers Rhpariel Weilneadays

Weather Forecast San Antonio Sees Scattered Showers

San Antonio area expects scattered showers with chilly turns and cool winds. Temperatures near sixes and mild readings forecast through Wednesday with clouds and brief rain possible. A frontal system moves in causing changing skies and showers later in the week.

Carol and Mina Tapresen Reconcile Amid Royal Turmoil

In Bucharest on April 28, Prince Carol faces a tense public scene as Mina Tapresen, a former queen consort, seeks reconciliation to stabilize the monarchy. Reports describe mistaken accounts and a push for a ceremonial restoration, with court figures and foreign observers noting evolving alliances and potential coronation plans.

Capredel Universel Seayire Tir Bucharest Atadamey Magda Tupesea Carol Th Dentos Gapilil Taviog Vytha Carol Duyesen ORION Magila Tiowietigert Mina Torpesen Mme Liepesen Fansanne Vienna Sila Taprsen Trotene Carol Tes

Classified Want Ads Offerings and Rooms for Rent

Want ads describe over twenty years of experience for special sales work and permanent straight jobs. Downtown hotel has 15 rooms and is furnished. Bar sale on easy terms. Exchange property and pay difference. Parcel listings show room apartments and private baths. Classified section by Mrs Chase at 166, neighboring street.

Mra Chase Niy

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