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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1931

Page

5

Assailant of Governor Tejeda Identified in Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz dispatches report the youth who attacked Governor Adalberto Tejeda is identified as Jose Ramirez of Santa Rosa. Several Catholics arrested. Father Mayer summoned to the state capital. Knights of Columbus members detained at Grizaba allegedly on state orders. Tejeda had accused Catholic clergy of complicity and vows full investigation and punishment of the responsible parties.

Mexico Vera Cruz Adalberto Tejeda Jose Ramirez Santa Rosa Mayer Santa Those Ta Falana Knights of Columbus Qrizaba Tejeda Anid

Spanish President Attacks Monarchists and Syndicalists

Madrid reports the Provisional President Alcala Zamora charged Monarchists and Syndicalists with attempting to foment disorder and erode confidence in the republic abroad. He pledged to curb these influences and maintain order without a dictatorial method.

Madid Nied Alcala Zamora

Cermak Seeks Luxury Tax to Aid Unemployed in Chicago

Mayor Anton J. Cermak proposed a municipal luxury tax to fund unemployment relief. He urged legislation and a special session of the state legislature but did not define which luxuries would be taxed.

Chicago Anton J. Cermak

Australia Slashes Salaries in Government Shakeup

Sydney reports the legislature passed a measure cutting salaries for government employees earning between 1000 and 75000 per year by a rate of 331 3 percent. The action targets a broad payroll affecting many workers amid budget tightening.

Australia Sydney Bobhouseq

Park, Trash and Playful Paraphrase Prompting Civic Action

A reader signed A MOTHER laments local park upkeep and restroom decor, questions park security and budgeting, and urges action to curb litter and improve facilities. She urges a matron on guard and cleaner conditions in show houses and trash collection timing.

Beackenridge

New Air Speed Predicted At Cleveland Race

Maj James Hoolitile predicts a faster speed than any land plane in national air races from August 20 to September 7 in Cleveland. The flying hero plans to pilot a craft nearing completion at the E A Laird plant in Chicago aiming for 300 miles per hour, surpassing the 278.4 mph land plane record at Istres by Adjutant Bonnet.

Cleveland James Hoolitile E. A. Laird Chicaco Adjutant Bonnet France Istres Lieut Alford Williams Mineola

Durango City Eyes Divorce Business Rise in U S

Durango City weighs a potential boom as American law firms seek divorce filings reports. Judge Gilberto Perez, overseeing the local court, notes talks of routing cases here if full legality is assured. Local businessmen consider a hotel to accommodate anticipated divorce traffic.

Durango City U. S

Hoover Warned He Must Act to Aid Employment

Silas H. Strawn of the Chicago Chamber of Commerce warned the President that unemployment will worsen this winter and urged immediate action. He said the government must meet the employment demand before Congress reconvenes, amid broad social regulation proposals.

Hoover Herrice Waldigt Gnless Toover Congress Silas H. Strawn Chicago United States Chamber of Commerce Strawn

Aid Is Given to Working Students

Washington report on a campaign to help working students complete their education amid economic pressure. Scores of educational organizations and the emergency employment committee cooperate to aid youths lacking funds, explained by acting chairman Fred C. Croton.

Washington Ang Prigency Employment Committee T Ves Nimanneen Oda Fred C. Crotton

Barry Named Liaison Head for Olympiad Effort

Col. John A. Barry of Washington D.C. has been assigned as liaison between the Olympiad committee and Malfi en. Guy V. Venrs, a War Department representative, will handle the army’s participation in the 1942 games locally.

LS Angel Ang John A. Barry Washington Cylina Malfien Guy V. Venrs War Department Army

Violent quake rocks Riverside observatory long tremor

A violent earthquake was recorded at Riverside College observatory in Sydney at noon. The seismograph registering ping was dislodged as tremors lasted nearly three hours. The center of the disturbance was estimated about 240 miles distant.

Seismograph Sydney Australia Riverside College Observatory

Government to pay 0.68 percent on treasury bills

The government will pay 0.68 percent interest on a $1,050,000,000 note issue as announced by Acting Secretary Milla. Classified ads suggest rental listings and a contact at Crockett 2400 for placements and classifications.

Crockett

Maxwell House Cafes Vita-Fresh Process touted for flavor

An advertising piece promotes Maxwell House coffee using the Vita-Fresh Process claiming it removes 99 percent of air from the can, improves freshness and flavor beyond vacuum packing, and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer if readers disagree after testing a pound at home.

General Foods Corporation Maxwell House Coffes Witl American Can Company Park Avenue New York N. Y Maxwell House Vita

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