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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1931
Page
7
British divorce case reveals Lady Jige awarded decree on grounds of extreme mental and physical cruelty. She recalls a terrifying ordeal with Lord Inverclyde including threats to choke and long periods of silence from him. The report notes the claimant described sustained intimidation and coercive behavior surrounding the divorce proceedings.
Oklahoma City Aug 18. Western service corporation officials announce plans to pursue a franchise proposal in Oklahoma City. The campaign centers on fundamental authorization and incorporating a reduced state rate offer of 48 cents, accepted by the corporation commission.
A fire fighter, Lennart Cresson, age 24, perished Friday when a blaze broke out along a railway near a forest area. He was burned to death as flames jumped from tree to tree while fellow crew members battled the ongoing fire.
Cadet Commander Lient of Griffiss has been ordered from March field to San Antonio for air corps duty. Dietd jas command Ant Tlewis, formerly on duty at Trooks, will serve as flying instructor and commandant. Ant Tlewis and cadets transferred from San Antonio to a new assignment in Haw.
Navy official Hel-eant Reeder announces a five day work week with continued high wage standards. Brest Teo Jahucke, assistant secretary of the navy, presided over a speech at a gathering, signaling forthcoming changes in labor practices and pay.
Fragmentary text describes a proposed air route from Detroit to Canada with operatives Edwin Mrestan and Albert Cullignon aiming to launch a northern passenger service. It notes airline corporate involvement and the aim to pave the way for cross border flight operations, with references to the Detroit River and Greenlod region.
Boston reports the patrol boat General Greene docked with vast data from the northern oceanographic voyage. The 110-foot vessel surveyed Unity Accursed XID mitra and 122 geographic stations while sounding for potential forecasts of the annual invasion by the Steamer Janes near Gebrga, under Ruard authority.
Toa City mourns veteran Mexican diplomat Creel former ambassador to Washington died at home aged 77 after a long illness. He served under President Dinamo as minister of foreign relations and represented Mexico in Washington and other capitals.
Detectives Ed Caropa and A Ty Ceolard arrested a Mexican youth after valuables were stolen from the home of Mrs Boerner widow of county commissioner in Helotes Texas. Deputy Stumberg stated the youth, discharged by Mrs Boerner, claimed he needed pay. They threatened to bomb the home.
In Jerusalem on August 23, Arab leaders announce a strike to honor a Moslem anniversary. The Arab delegation also rejects Britain’s development plan for the region and calls for renewed Palestinian oversight amid tensions.
Washington August 18. Thousands of workers stay on the job as the highway program widens its reach. Congress boosts funding with an emergency $80 million and state allocations support road and transit projects. officials expect completion to stretch into next year despite winter slowdowns.
Report from Washington outlines expected moves on liquor legislation with wets organizing to push for restoration of beer and renewed prohibition campaign in Congress. Authorities predict a complete reorganization of anti prohibition forces as momentum builds for the Volstead act revisions.
London report notes Prime Minister Minter wine described by the Daily Express as facing a financial crisis. Departure for a holiday at Marenz postponed. authorities consider steps to calm markets. Miscellaneous oversent notices list a wide range of items in Light Classified Ads.
Local hearing set as Justice of the Peace Mudge J of Vio tarda presides over a case at the Chyxehs league. Mayor Cham publishes final intents for a bas bean major. Taylor of the Farts nen Baiaconte announces Monday afternoon the Jaleo Pool invited to hear the case. Plaintiffs allege the mayor failed to comply with section 28 of the city charter, risking fines up to one million.
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