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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1931
Page
1
A fragmented item discusses Adolph patent tablets and fertilizer costs for crops, a campaign roll call on cotton and wheat prices, and the Mussel Shoals commission. It references Kermit Roosevelt, Vincent Astor, shipping rates, and public health efforts in New York City. The piece also notes Chicago’s crime, race tensions, and unemployment driving socialist sentiments.
Oklahoma Governor Murray orders a full oil shutdown in the state as a proration edict takes effect. Refineries halt operations. Sinclair and other majors remain quiet awaiting court action on the measure. Guardsmen prepared to mobilize in Seminole and surrounding counties to enforce the shutdown. Oil firms report 10 cent to 40 cent crude offerings to Oklahoma buyers amid market disruption and pipeline protests arise in Oklahoma City.
Alamo Heights high school football player Ako Ogden, 15, died when the auto he rode in with companion Dick Keenan plunged off a seawall at the north end of the beach. Keenan survived with injuries and was treated. Ogden was in his third year at the school and active in athletics. funeral plans awaited arrival of his father.
Austin August 5 The House backed a conservation bill reported favorable to the Wagstaff administration. The measure would grant state control over production and set allowable limits. Opponents argued it would restrict rights, but the bill passed 102 to 19 with a comfortable margin. It now goes to the Senate for consideration.
The forecast predicts partly cloudy skies with southeasterly winds. J H Jarbee notes a low around 74 degrees Wednesday night and a high near 93 degrees Thursday. Light showers may occur near Faderson and Ube comet, with West Texan remaining mostly dry.
Doeg defeated Jake Hope Dex of Newark to advance to the 32 team quarterfinals. United Balen tr lint for 1890 and 4A rankings show Dex as national champion and No 3 seed in a contested net tourney outcome.
Russell Boardman and Jobo Polanco, who arrived from New York with ignition, today received Turkish rope and Len silver plaques from an unnamed committee. The fliers offered no immediate plans, but Polanco said they were considering a Right to Todas.
Germany's banks, closed for over three weeks as an emergency measure to stabilize the nation's finances, reopened today for public business. Depositors' runs were anticipated but did not occur, keeping withdrawals within expected levels and the atmosphere calm.
The Moroccan sultan arrived in Paris to visit the colonial exposition and was welcomed by President Dowmer Premier Laval and the president of the municipal council. A Republican guard and band gave honors as all cabinet members were present in the capital.
Mexico bank resumes formal business after a two day run that drained over 500000 pesos. Officials report a likely return to normal operations as customers await clear signals on stability and policy measures.
Washington reports Lieut Col Frank A. Lahm assigned to Paris as chief of the Army corps mandate. The notice notes his former position and mentions a broad wartime assignment, reflecting official military reshuffling.
An inquest into the murder of Dorothy Symons, a 22 year old choir member, faced delays as witnesses were absent. Newton Yarberry is charged with murder, while Sheriff Hunt and County Attorney Rocky Harkey oversee the probe into the death near Little Saint Mary’s Church and the seaweed grave along the creek.
The assistant attorney general, in San Antonio, disapproves a proposed $1,100,000 funding bond issue. He cites charter provisions on current expenses, unclear current expense breakdowns, pending court cases, and the need for taxpaying voter approval, concluding the bonds cannot be approved.
Police planned to search for seven boys missing near the Wigh Tand Vark storm rework area. John Livo, 51, adopted son of Patrolman Mite Lira, and Finrique Gomez, a companion, were aiding the effort as residents reported no boats on the river by the San Antonio and Aransas Tacs depot. Gas exposure risk suspected as boys may have entered a sewer or the river month.
Forecast reads partly cloudy conditions with variable winds. Temperatures rise through the day with the highest near average daytime levels and an expected unsettled pattern by late afternoon.
Mayor Chambers declared he would challenge the attorney general opinion disapproving the 1.1 million funding bonds. He said he would seek a mandamus from the Supreme Court and may appeal, instructing the city attorney to file promptly. The mayor noted no commitment to a public vote or extra donation.
San Antonio faces a striking ruling as the attorney general disapproves a $21.1 million city charter plan to fund absorption of prior debts. Mandamus action to challenge the opinion heads to the Supreme Court, with bonds questioned for purpose and timing under House Bill 312.
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