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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1931

Page

12

Deportation Debate Sparks Wickersham Report Clash

Debates over the Wickersham commission findings on deportation methods intensify as Doak defends the labor department against charges of oppression. The exchange cites criminal aliens and calls for a stronger department effort with a proposed alien appeal board to handle immigration disputes.

Shington D.C. Ang. S— NA Taber Wililka Sp Dpork Todas Ie Wickersham Commission Doak Wickersham Eport Reuben Oprengimer Haltimore Ran Josh Oppenheimer Secretary of Labor Opheimer Department of Labor Department Hlon United States Corntes Sumaril Doak Bren Jbook Cpublic Scarface Wickereham Hoover Thal Doak Minst The Lime George W. Wickersham Hotter Board of Alien Appeal Labor Board F Tax Appeals Gol Mpes

Georgia to extradite man caught in downtown pursuit

Reported in scrambled text, Georgia plans to send for Bankston captured after a downtown chase. The event involved police at a Houston street scene, with Hartman firing a shot in the air. The authorities intend to detain Bankston for liquor violations and related charges.

Georgia Ralpy Bankster Houston Saturns Bankston al Harman

Blind Mailman Ends Long Service in New Orleans

Aug 8 report notes Waverly Greathourn a 65 year old postal employee with decades of service plans retirement after graduating from Tulana University and family ties to Mindatas. He began as a carrier and has worked through changing routes, now stepping away from the post office.

Waverly Greathourn J. Mtricken Mindatas Tulana Universins Reathanse Inter

Parker Cramer, Airman, Returns Home After Subarctic Mission

London reports Parker Cramer, an airman en route toward Norway, was forced to turn back due to an encounter and missed communications. His progress and the rescue message were delayed, with radio silence until the update at 108 am.

London Parker Cramer Miineis Hinainz Jecwick Jan Islands The Capenhacen Politiken Cramer Norway Epcountercil Hig

Plan to cancel foreign debts with food and minerals

Washington Aug ins Rep F H La Guardia of New York announced a plan to offer a dollar in food or mineral products for every dollar paid on Allied debts. The proposal would grant Germany and others a corresponding relief by allowing refunds of debts with agricultural or mineral surpluses, aiming to recover money loaned in World War I.

Washington Aug INS United States Congress F. H. la Gudrdin New York la Guardia Evers Cermans Germany Great Britain France

Ex Husband Fails in Auto Wooing

In Aug in San Francisco John Fanaucchi a 23 year old divorced man tried to win back his wife Theresa 91 by driving her around the city for five hours offering money. His former wife was forced into his car near her home on 60 Paris street before he sped away with her, according to her brother Frank Tirera who reported the incident to police.

Francisco John Fanaucchi Theresa Frank Tirera Fannucchi

Fourth Wife's Death by Poison Leads to Sam's Detention

Toledo dispatch reports Dale Sams held in jail as investigators search drug stores for the poison source after Coroner Frank Breit links the death of Sams' fourth wife to poison. Sams had prior suspicions years ago and is being questioned in connection with the case.

Mate Toledo Obin Aus Dale Sams Frank Breit Sams

Salt Lake Man Is Named to Board

A Salt Lake City man was named to a federal farm board by President Faoverton. The appointee, a California lawyer active in agricultural groups, is expected to help oversee farm policy and related agencies.

Salt Lake Faoverton Federal Farm CAC Tague California Sare Ramion Ag Oreanitariane Fer

Mayors seek unemployment aid from Hoover in city letters

Minneapolis Aug 8 The plan to push unemployment relief to the federal government prompted talks among 9 figures from the Midwest and South. Mayor William A Anderson sent a telegram to President Hoover urging a national conference of mayors and a special congressional session to provide emergency funding, extend unemployment insurance, and aid municipal housing programs.

Minneapolas Mim CINB Uns Frieral Snvece Washington William A. Anderson Daniel Loan Milwaukee Ventesenne An Iiengan Major Honn Dave Meyer- Anderson Hoover Woul Conference of Mayors Maron Alderston Hoover Manteinal Congress Ftates Thiel Ml Trust Evi- Hen Wwe Ronte Seyinushan WM. A. Anders

Is Commended for Park System in San Antonio

San Antonio park development praised by Garrett M. Smith of Fort Worth who, after surveying the garbage disposal system, urged all Texas officials to visit the city. He claimed the effort could elevate the park commission and credited Jacob Muhiola for leadership.

San Antonio Jacob Muhiola Garrett M. Smith Fort Worth Smith Texas Rubins

Lives of Women Twins Brighten West Philadelphia History

Dr. Anne Linton and Dr. Elizabeth Infon have lived, studied, and taught side by side for 62 years. Both retired from the marbinities department at West Philadelphia High School after 41 years of uninterrupted service.

Aug Anne Linton Elizabeth Fon Fins West Philadelphia Becaue

Four men jailed for stealing during Detroit hold up

In Detroit a $1 hold-up case led to long terms for Korex, Wesserling, Teoginski, Rosinrki and others. Korex and Wesserling received six to ten years in state prison, Teoginski 12 to 15 years in Jackson penitentiary, while the others drew lesser or concurrent sentences.

Detroit Akeasy the _yonthe Gearee Korex Hares Wesserling Frank Rosinrki Korex Tunin Jackson

Emerald Oil Heals Eczema and Skin Ailments Claim

An advertisement-promoted claim touts Emerald Oil as a powerful antiseptic that penetrates skin disease, eczema, pimples, and rashes. It asserts rapid relief from sores and inflammation with one application and promises stain-free, gentle effect. It urges readers to seek the genuine treatment and not fall for money scams.

Acierien Saoea Janet Raven Jang

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