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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1931

Page

11

Paul Robeson on AVR Bill and Monday Radio Schedule

Radio editor presents a packed evening and Monday lineup with Paul Robeson to be heard in Prime Time on the Columba network and KTSA. Also listed are Dr Diamond on WOAT, Bing Crosby with Vic Yount, Hass’s gang on WOAT, Elizabeth Jennix contralto and Frank Black orchestra, plus Senator Wagner discussing unemployment legislation.

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Soviet prison colony runs without guards near Moscow

A unique penal experiment, the Ocna Commune, sits 15 miles from Moscow and operates without guards. Inmates govern admission and departure decisions. It was founded seven years ago by I. Zherzinski, former chief of the secret police, aiming to reclaim homeless waifs from barge cities after the revolution, creating a regulated yet self run community.

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Four Nacogdoches Prisoners Escape

Four inmates escaped from the Nacogdoches jail early Saturday, fleeing the scene after guards unlocked cells. Three other prisoners, including Lille, Walter, and Shepherd, face additional felony charges, while local officials note foreign observers and a tense atmosphere in the area.

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Evening Radio and Orchestra Schedule at Lombardo’s Tonight

Local listings detail a packed night of orchestras and programs across stations WOAL and nearby venues. Gunter orchestra, Lou Bons band, and various chamber recitals anchor a long program with times from 6:08 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., plus dance and variety acts, a camel quarter hour, and a sing recital from Kilceydes. Hard-to-read OCR fragments mention venues, events, and repeated broadcasts, with several named acts including Lombardo’s orchestra, Gola Mada Express, and Mewhing Show of the Air among others.

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Mob Loots Hindu Shop in Chittagong Riot

A mob stormed and looted a Hindu shop in Chittagong, India, in reprisal for the slaying of a police officer by eight Dimdu youth. Police inspector Khan Bahadar Ashanullas was struck, and panic spread as residents sought escapes and safety amidst the unrest.

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Rubio speech draws chiefs at presidential inauguration

Mexican leaders from across the country converge in Mexico City for President Ortix Tubio's annual address at the inauguration of the new congress. Officials planned a national stadium ceremony, moved to the chamber of deputies after Congress refused to join an open-air event amid political unrest and stadium security concerns.

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Youth Drowns While Wading Near Greenville

In Greenville Tesna Aug 31 Andrew Saggert 16 of Salem summimity drowned after wading into deep water at Manoy's Jake. His body was recovered within minutes but rescue efforts failed to revive him.

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Idaho Gets Federal Help to Halt Central Fire Fronts

Governor orders 200 National Guardsmen deployed to Central Idaho as flames rage for two weeks. Troops guard forests near Hore and Ammon amid efforts to quell incendiary fires with shovels and picks. Authorities warn of arson and mobilize firefighting measures across the fire zone.

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Chesterfield Smokes On Luxury Air Travel Promo

The writer describes a plane voyage from Washington, noting eighteen passengers including a senator and a foreign diplomat. Chesterfield cigarettes are served in the smoking compartment, praised for taste and smoothness. The ad touts Chesterfield as a top choice on airlines and in daily life.

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