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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1931

Page

5

Long Explains Delay in U S Senate Candidacy

Huey P Long writes from New Orleans defending his delay in taking the U.S. Senate oath. He touts reforms and projects in Louisiana, says he cannot leave the state, and hints at pursuing the Senate seat after Governor Allen is nominated. He claims to have rebuilt roads, schools, and institutions, improved the capitol, and removed corrupt officials, promising to stay in Louisiana to preserve his program.

Huey P. Long United Staten Ec Feogentveraat Service Orleans Dee Nalion United States Louisiana Mississippi River New Orleans State Washington United O. K. Allen Geea Senate

Furs Saved From Ship Caught in Arctic Pack

At Point Barrow Alaska on December 9 the steamship Haychine and three Eskimo trappers, after a 14 mile trek over ice using dog sleds, completed a dramatic salvage of valuable cargo and hides from a vessel trapped in the Arctic pack by severe winter conditions. Morris and the natives helped recover fur cargo despite the perilous ice and open water.

Arctic Point Batnrow Alaska Haychini Morris

Helene Costello Alleges Beatings in Divorce Suit

Florene Costello Sherman testified in Los Angeles that repeated beatings and cruel lies were directed by Lowell Sherman, the director and actor, in the divorce case. The affidavit details alleged abuse and misconduct amid ongoing legal proceedings.

Helene Costello Los Angeles Bee Lowell Sherman Florene Costello Sherman

Sandino Advance Report From Nicaragua Action

Mexico City dispatch reports Dr Tree Zepeda for Gen A G Santino and General Dino’s forces moving toward Leon as Monemín and staff relocate from Managua to establish a field quarter in the insurgent conflict near the Nicaraguan city remains unsettled by recent movements.

Sandino Leon Nicaragua Mexico City Tree Zepeda A. G. Santino Joaier Dino Freon¢Y Jose Monemin Managua

Bobbitt Appointed to College Board in Kingsville

Robert Lee Bobbitt of San Antonio and Laredo was named by Governor Sterling to replace Richard M. Kleberg of Corpus Christi on the board of directors of the College of Arts and Industries at Kingsville. The former engineer general takes the seat as a member of the board in Texas higher education.

Bobbitt Kleberg College Austin Texas Robert Lee Bobbitt San Autor Laredo Anrieg General Rt. 8 Sterling Congreagman Rtichard M. Kleberg Corpus Christi College of Arty and Tydusteies Kingsville

Arrest forecast for anti-British agitators in India

A Bombay dispatch to the Daily Mail reports arrests of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and other anti-British agitators. It notes police action in the United Provinces as part of the no-rent campaign.

London Uhawarlal Nehru India Bombay Jonten Daily Mail Unite

Rubber Substitute Tests This Year

A commercial substitute for rubber, discovered by Julio Lelirz de Giron, a Mexican citizen, has been tested for over a year. Automobiles produced from the synthetic product are not yet provided here in small quantities.

Y. Dee. P Julio Lelirz de Giron Washington

Earp Urges Defense Program and Local Unity

The report notes Earp calling for a defense program and advocacy by VARTS and Dexa Dees 9 y Burl Li of Sweetwater as state commander of the American Legion. It mentions reaching out to members for profile writing and daily classifications, highlighting a call for broader support and councillion efforts.

Earp Dexa Dees Y. Burl Li Sweetwater Inet Niehk Ta Aiires

Married Women Rules Adopted by Rail Clerks

Northern Pacific railway announces new policy effective January 1 that married women employed by the railroad must resign their positions. The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks and railway officials reach the agreement stating that women who marry after the start of the year will forfeit their jobs.

ST. Palt Mina Dee Northern Pacific Railway Brotherhood of Railway Clerks

Son of Hurler Is Ordered to Duty

Second Lieut. Christy Mahe entondt Air Corps Reserve was ordered to active duty by the War Department. The announcement notes his prior service and current assignment, reflecting a routine mobilization of reserve officers during the period.

Washington Dee Christy Maheentondt Air Corps Ulin

Fresh Camel Humidor Pack Advertises Throat Friendly Cigarettes

An advertisement promotes Camel cigarettes as freshly made with moisture guarded and air-sealed Humidor Pack. It claims Reynolds methods keep Turkish and sun-ripened domestic tobaccos from drying or toasting, offering cool, smooth, mild smoking pleasure. The copy urges trying fresh Camels for one day and switching back if possible, from Reynolds Tobacco Company.

Reynolds

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