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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1931

Page

7

Bexar County Seeks Temporary Halt on Tax Funds

Special Judge Perry granted a temporary restraining order to block state highway fund transfers. Be x ar County seeks to deem the current distribution law unconstitutional and discriminatory, citing $821,203.20 collected this year with $046,241 sent to Austin and a projected loss to counties. If enjoined, the suit could alter yearly revenues by about 600,000, impacting planned funding for 1931.

Biaury Marerick Hia State Highway Department Perry 5 Juharteen Seventiethird Cor Ault D. F. Davin Berar Commissioners Bexar Dallas Wards Taerant Jefferson Alate Highway Department Neactier Bexac County Austin Siohokin Gengals Appnetment Attornes Dal- Jag Harrig Jilge W. A. Wursbach Vielars Licensi Mnbew

Modern Era For Maids and Cooks Urged

Austere talks by a prominent chief advocate higher status for domestic workers. Debates focus on training schools and improvements in wages and working conditions. The discussion links to universal employment policy and progressive social reforms.

Ton D. G U. S

Durkee Keeps Civilian Aid Office Reappointment Announced

Durkee remains in charge as civilian aid office head with a four year term. Petrick Fhrler, noted for his commission, is appointed effective August. The C. M. C. administration in Texas confirms Furler’s role under the new leadership. Infantab in Belfast reports arrival of Heatrice and Santa Maria Christina, daughter of former King Allonco of Spain, on a visit to Belfast.

Tinlpl Li Dorkee Neriailus Petrick Fhrler C. M1. C. Articilion Texas Infantab Belfast

Three U S airmen survive parachute drop in Hawaiian mountains

Three United States Army Airmen parachuted from two planes in heavy rains over the Hawaiian mountains. Lieut Weldon Te Rhoades landed safely on level ground and was rescued without injury. Lieuts Donald Meado and Private Jamey Koona landed separately and were later rescued after a foot patrol recovered them from trees near steep cliffs. Colonel Gerald Bernat led the rescue, with planes and search efforts extending for hours as the wrecked planes were removed.

Honglulu United States Army Wainrine Mountains Weldon Te. Rhoades di Fe Donald Meado Nhc Corps Reserve Jamey DL Koona Meads and Koons Fritien Gerald Bernat Pit Corps Hawaiian Department Che Oahuisin al Tlays Kan Ann al Carlisle

Bananas Dumped At Sea As Ships Carry Cargo Away

Report notes fruit ships unload large banana cargoes at sea to be dumped. About 100000 bunches have arrived over weeks with prices around 23 cents per wagonload. Records indicate policy or wartime disruption affecting shipments and exports.

Baltimore Cies

Weather Report From Watertown August Erupts Snow Melt

Local weather notes record a warm spell with a 60 degree reading and rapid ground thaw. Old Man Weather threatened by a warm front as temperatures spiked and snow quickly melted, altering the local landscape and daily routines.

Dakota Watertown, & D Tech

Alabamians Protest Name Change in New Look Society

In New Look, Anne Kendrick Walker, president of the Alabamians in New Look, objects to being called Mabinins. The August 11 note from New York records the group’s stance as former Alabama residents seek respect for their identity.

New York Anne Kendrick Walker New Look Alabama

Royal visitors to Ottawa spark state banquet

Royal party from Sisco visits Ottawa as crowds gather for a state banquet hosted by Canada’s prime minister. The encounter centers on the king and queen amid ceremonies planned for the evening.

Ottawa Sisco Pring Caunda

Governors to attend Gainesville bridge opening on Sept 7

Oklahoma Governor Wilkin H. Surrey and Texas Governor Tees S. Sterling will be invited to areas at the Gainesville celebration as the free Hed a highway No 77 bridge over the Hed a is opened on September 7.

Gainesville Texas Wilkin H. Surrey Oklahoma Tees S. Sterling

Imports Probed by Culcoren Service in Washington

Officials in Washington Aug 1 began an investigation into reports that counterfeit goods from Belgium were entering the United States in violation of the tariff law. The probe aims to determine the extent of imports and enforce trade rules.

T. Culcoren Service Washington, D.C Belgium United States

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