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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1931

Page

3

Longs cotton plan before house body

Baton Rouge August 20 The house committee on agriculture conferred on Huey D Longs no cotton bill prohibiting a 132 cotton crop under penalty of fine or imprisonment The measure aims to protect the nations cotton industry and a joint session urged swift enactment The bill was referred to committees with hope of a three to five year moratorium on federal loan waivers and possible agricultural tax exemptions for the period while the South seeks to preserve prices and production levels.

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Cotton policy debate spans states as farmers seek relief

Reports from Corsicana Dallas Austin and Atlanta outline demands for cotton acreage reductions and a cotton holiday. Governors Lang and Dinckwood weigh proposals while farmers from Haskell Sherman Grasson and Stonewall push for immediate action to ease the cotton surplus and economic crisis.

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Park Regens New Verigle Park Regens New Verigle

Local park officials announce a new $1230 two ton motorized truck to assist the park’s operations. The vehicle supports ongoing expeditions to collect living specimens for the park’s over 160 animals and reptiles. A painted chimpanzee portrait greets visitors aboard the truck.

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City and County Officials Fight It Out by Baseball

City and county officials plan a wary baseball game at League Park Thursday night to raise funds for the Juvenile home. Organizers say two political burlesques will be performed on the field as part of the event, with proceeds used to build a swimming pool at the new Texar Cavely home.

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Dishpan vs Hodis Case Dismissed in Newark Ang

A garbled Newark brief reports the Dishpan versus Hodis case being decided in favor of Dishpan. It mentions Patrick J Caofielt subpoenaed for beating his neighbor Emil Zeell, with a knife and complaints about Beall’s loudness amid neighborly tensions. The text also references discards medals and Marshall Menrigatala from Verdoo declining to wear medals publicly, noting drab behavior.

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FAL TO FIND LAKE VICTIM IN TEXAS SEARCH CONTINUES

DALDAS Texas Aug 26 07 Searchers spent a day and a night dragging a lake for missing aviator Newton 20 and his companion Marinn Louise 7 of Whitewright after they left for a hunt breach at 1 pm The young girl’s body was recovered near the lake while Newton remains unfound Despite stops at 8 pm authorities fear the body may have sunk and is unlikely to be recovered.

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High Temperature Grips Los Angeles Area

Weather report notes continuing hot conditions in Los Angeles and surrounding area. Forecasters warn of near term high heat and potential river tide effects. Data appears garbled with OCR errors but indicates elevated temperatures for today and expectations of similar conditions tomorrow in the region.

Los Angeles

East Texas oil field guards tighten control amid occupation action

In Kilgore Texas Aug 20 an Army of occupation moved into the East Texas oil field to enforce a general order restricting mass gatherings. Guard units remobilized to evacuate the area as militiamen were used to patrol and enforce new conservation regulations. Officials said the aim was economizing operations while keeping order among workers near the field. Local militiamen remained in place to support the railroad commission and oil field protection efforts.

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Rail Commission Studies Oil Waste Issue in East Texas

The Texas Railroad Commission considers the question of oil waste amid debate over regulation and disposal. Testimony from various witnesses is expected as the body weighs potential actions.

Rail Commission

New Order Aims To Sealabiain Field Enforcement

A record from the hearing day shows opposition to a new order affecting the county, with talk of martial events and a governor’s actions. The commission plans to enforce a revised price and a security procedure, while courts show limited willingness to adhere to previous orders.

Jails Crowded Inn Y Die on Grime Jail Breaks

New York Aug 26. At the first day of a crackdown on criminals, 190 prisoners were beaten and jailed without bail on robbery and related charges. Commissioner Mulrooney ordered wide patrols and dragnets. funds were raised to pay civilians aiding in arrests. Also New York Aug 20 threats against radio announcer Tehn 8 Young, with guards boosting security after menacing calls to his life.

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