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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1931

Page

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Bright Spots and Sad by Arthur Brisbane in Los Angeles

A clumsy garbled column notes Hollywood figures like Louis B Mayer and Clark Gable amid talk of natio n al cinema power and a political appointment. It mentions Barbour’s possible Senate seat, local NJ finance, and a wandering migrant issue with calls for a national youth army to train and equip unemployed young men.

Angeles Calif Dee Finance John Barrer Toby Gilbert Story Pickford Greta Garbo Niche Inc Schawek New York Ot Lowes Jnr Louis B. Mayer Metro-Caldwyn-Moves Het Heer Nicholas M. Svhenyk

Senate Day Promises Clash Over Prohibition Votes

Widespread debate in the Senate pits Prohibition opponents led by Senator Watson against advocates seeking a national ban. Republicans including Senator Bingaman push for a referendum while Norris defends prohibitive measures amid campaign pressures for Congress.

Watson Republicana Waren Wilely Senate Bingmain Oprah Norris Desire x Vole Congress

Indians Gather for Three Day Desert Festival

Indians gathered for a three day festival near San Naylor Del Hine on the desert south of here. The event began with a ceremony at siidawi a Ohreeday Cirsti celebrating the era before white settlers arrived, with hundreds attending. SHMNDES HIKE arrest report from Buckhannon WV notes Marvin Marsh, 17, dared a stunt on his bicycle down Main Street on a Sunday. officers considered the act inappropriate for the Sabbath.

Brajen San Naylor del Hine Anilea Siidawi Buckhannon Bee Marvin Marsh Marvin Mie Sabbath

Light's Brac Tentacle Bureau Housing Ads

Listings show apartments and houses for rent with weekly and monthly rates. Entries cite locations such as 1109 3, 945. 8, Mamie and several streets, plus blocks in Indianapolis and Carolina areas. Agencies offer sample information and contact Crockett 3406 for initial inquiries.

Mamie Ain Ynond Mary Rand Chhetnostl Carolina Apts Mason Egrrent W. Foustan Wien

Gang Killing Procedure Is Outlined

A fragmentary report from New York describes a youth with a revolver entering a Brooklyn pool room and firing at Cianci, forcing him to the doorway and continuing the attack with a pinot, outlining a violent encounter rather than a full narrative.

New York Brooklyn Cianci Simms

Showers in 8 A M to Keep Mercury Above Freezing

The weather forecast warns light showers Wednesday night will prevent a freeze by keeping temperatures around 40 degrees in the San Antonio district. A weak northerly wind remains, with unsettled cold weather persisting into Thursday. highs near 50 and lows around 40 are expected, with light rain and mist in East Texas and windy conditions on the coast.

Abiowers San Antonio Bureau Sinoye Texas

Showmen Oppose Brookhart Bill at Convention

The Showmen's Protective Association opposes the Brookhart bill aimed at federal regulation of the motion picture industry. At its annual convention they adopted a resolution opposing a federal admissions or gross receipts tax. Toy Walker was elected president.

Dee Theater Owners Protective Association Brookhart Toy Walker

Kidnapped Priest Tells of Ouster in Border Row

El Paso section reports Father Tatsuui, allegedly abducted, said 16 commissions had been issued in Chihuahua to expel priests. The priest was reportedly expelled across the boundary at Edinburg Texas last Saturday and was said to have been appointed bishop of Campeche, Mexico by the Pope.

EL Paso Tatsuuiwae Chilwahua City Chihuahua Guizar Ereaidio Texas Satur Uy Campeche Pops I

Road contracts awarded by Texas highway commission

In Austin on December 21 the Texas highway commission announced road contracts totaling 1,781,378 dollars. The board awarded work to multiple firms including a 720,004 dollar allocation for improvements on 221 miles of highways, involving 21 bridges and three grade eliminations.

Austin Texas Highway Commission Commission Axarde Ararda

Actress to Marry Theater Producer in New York

An engagement announced in New York links Elise Dartlolt Porter, a Pettess and actress, to Joseph Sebi Kraut a worker liverigit and theatrical producer. Porter is noted as previously divorced from Kraut’s partner, a publisher.

New York Alageant Avak Elise Dartlolt Porter Pettess Wan Joseph Sebikraut Liverigit Vock

Weslaco Bank Reopens Under New Charter After No Loss

A Weslaco bank resumed operations today under a new charter following a fire incident earlier. Officials report no loss of funds and no reported injuries as customers returned to conduct business.

Weslaco Bank Werlaco Teste, Ten Keevrits State Bank Nder Feannie Charter

Youth Denies Bank Deal Allegations in Court Testimony

In a crowded Ninety fourth District courtroom, Edward Baker and Lougins Berg testified about a young woman named Miss Gonshor who alleges advances by a man on the night of July 6. Bergman claimed the girl did not resist, while Baker contended he and another man offered to help. The judge ordered tighter security as cross examination proceeded and testimony revealed conflicting accounts about events on the Vadore Sorkeom road and beyond.

Gonsher Alnids Deteile Thele Wilt Gunter Batel Bio Baker Iacen Sant Hakor Gonshor Vaore-Sorkeom Mira Bergmaen Dukes Godberdaie Kinkera Tesimane Tierddy

Bank inquiry reveals details of mortgage loan and stock payment

In a court inquiry before Justice Rep. Stanpenteck Barnes described a March 1991 loan flow involving the Central Mortgage Company. He testified the company borrowed from Exchange National Bank and paid notes with 1750 shares of A. T. Frank stock, while questions about audit and control were raised by officials.

Central Wom U. A Herugs Rep. Stanpenteck Barnes Enid Previo Acvanita of Hindmsment Central Mortgage Rawpany Vue Mortgage Company Git Agly A. T. Frank Tharpis Grover C. Morris Assi Ry Bernes Tin Loan Atarnes Barnes Acibur Weisht Auscher Ierigage

Bridge Experts Prove To Be Superstitious Group

Bridge experts and duffers at a national tournament discuss superstitions influencing play. Players fret about color of cards, hair, and even partner alignment while debating ethics and conventions. The piece highlights trivial rituals and peculiar habits observed among competitors.

Cashier nabs gunman in attempt to rob bank

A would be robber threatened cashier at the Groos Sutingal bank on Wednesday. The cashier resisted as the gunman tried to take $100 and $50 bills from a leather bag. A constable entering the bank assisted in capturing the suspect, who was later taken to jail for questioning.

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