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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1931
Page
8
Flames raged for about an hour destroying 1007 gallons of gasoline and lubricant oil in tanks at the Russell company on South Taveda and South San Marcos streets. Firemen fought the blaze with wiremen and crews from CAL camp, preventing spread to adjacent yards and equipment.
Oklahoma crude oil production fell by 24 396 barrels daily in the US weekly summary for the weekend ending November 25. Oklahoma volumes slid from 287 084 to 261 688 barrels. nationwide gains and declines varied across states with Kansas and the Rockies showing mixed changes while California held steady at about 82 000 barrels per day.
An old postal truck with three-ton capacity, once serving the local post office, was auctioned after a delay for country bidders. G. O. Ridgeway, transportation supervisor, reported bids ranged to the final sale price, with George Guenther of Poth the successful bidder. The vehicle was described as an expensive model received for use locally.
The San Antonio post office will be offered parts from about 15 dismantled GA C socks to keep a post office truck fleet in service. G O Tidgeway, transportation supervisor, said Col. A Vierte, Biglin Corps Area coordinator, arranged the offer to supply needed components.
In San Francisco on December 1, doctors performed an unusual operation on Alma Olkers, a one year old, removing a large portion of her lung and performing a blood transfusion. The procedure, conducted by Dr Harald Hrunn, was reported to be successful and the child was recovering and gaining strength.
Col William R Gibson quarter master corps stationed in Washington visits Eighth Corps area and will address the quartermaster winter training conference Wednesday night in the Express building. Gibson just returned from Masai Philippines and is exposed to touch and observations during this trip.
A landowner Shore ranch Arata ribate among Agraria uied to dis- near the town of Allizco Mexico City despatch reports a land dispute turning fatal as Puebla Solon was slain by a rancher in a rural encounter.Authorities investigate the motive and name to be released.
United States steamer American Trader from New York to London collided with a British cargo steamer Manora in the Thames below Gravesend. Passengers on the Trader were warned as the wreck and details were reported from London.
The Radiological society of North America heard reports on Xray methods for early breast cancer detection. Dr Lockwood showed plates revealing cancer at an operable, curable stage, aided by fast films and expert analysis. Dr Thomas demonstrated new techniques using life-size doll imagery to read faint shadows for living patients. Doctors cited potential to save children and improve bone cancer outcomes with widespread publication and early diagnosis efforts.
Mrs. Alice Trueheart, 35, of 1600 West Mistletoe Avenue, wife of attorney Charles W. Trueheart, was found dead in her locked bathroom after police forced entry. Detective investigators and Justice of the Peace John Shook attended. body turned over to Porter Loring for inquest set for Tuesday.
Warner, former Navy assistant, visits Randolph Field to observe Air Corps training. He familiarizes pilots with training methods and takes a flight with an instructor, touring basic stages and maneuvering the aircraft through standard exercises.
Engelbert elected president of Alamni Nationalest at recent meeting with 109 named officers including J C Quillian Virgo presilent Lee Kennedy secretary Fenok Bloek treasurer FT We Graft ex officio A Christmas party set for December 19. A stray, unrelated garbled section mentions bears and a road incident but lacks clear relevance.
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