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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1931
Page
5
The report details President Hoover pressing for new concessions on European debts as part of measures to bolster global economic recovery. It notes his references to Laval’s France visit and an understanding linking European reparations to U.S. reductions, alongside Treasury actions and reactions within Congress.
The president argued for a law authorizing the treasury secretary, with the president's approval, to postpone payments through 1988 and to arrange repayment over a set period. He expects Congress support and notes gains in world confidence through prudent debtor relief. He warned against excessive cancellation and urged consistent policy aligned with U.S. principles. The remarks touched on Manchuria, Kellogg Briand pact, and future measures to maintain peace while avoiding unilateral action.
Article describes measures along the Rio Grande near El Paso to prevent periodic floods in the region. It notes construction or engineering steps intended to safeguard communities from rising waters and improve water management.
City officials announce a campaign to raise 100000 for relief with a committee of 100 appointed by the mayor. The plan calls for two groups handling mayoral and annual contributions and mailing about 100000 letters to solicit donations of at least one dollar. EMU Kifer leads the contributions committee and will host a banquet at the Charter hotel Monday as plans scale up the fundraiser.
OELATIOMA CILX December 10 The state supreme court held the fate of an injunction against the initiative election called by Governor Murray. The chief executive reiterated that no court can prevent the election set for December 18. He said once the election is held and the people vote, will be time to examine legality of the laws. Murray spoke in a Valley parmer weekly wire.
Washington reports that Hares J. Goldhurst, a broker who handled stocks for Bishow James Cannon Jr., had his parole revoked. The prosecutor disclosed that Goldhurst attempted to bribe an assistant U.S. attorney in Manhattan.
An amateur bullfight is planned for December in a bid to raise funds to cover city debts. Event organizers sponsor a spectacle featuring modified bulls and fighters to attract attendees and cash, replacing traditional horses with burros and improvised mounts.
Bastrop opens its Christmas market with turkeys priced around per pound. Vendors estimate sales volume reached well over half the district’s expected supply, as buyers browse crates and haggle over prices in brisk morning hours.
Five Valley Cities Diownsville Ethelingen Wes Ines McAllene and Edinburg will offer extension teaching courses at Toros University starting January 13. Dr. Lewis leads the program under the university education department. Courses meet one night weekly in Browns-Wille, following the usual weekly schedule.
Post office sub-station in the municipal building basement will open on December 14. Officials say handling volume may determine future operations and urge customers to mail packages early this winter season.
An unusual fragmented excerpt shows Dee Marry W. Dandler of Broo Ion presenting to a Senate committee on unemployment insurance. The speaker argues private charitable relief is inadequate and stresses the need for a national job insurance system to prevent demoralizing reliance on charity.
D Yuge of 326 Itwiz Street appealed to Fire Marshal Eel Wolff to investigate a mysterious fire on a prior of his property, stressed Wednesday as SAMI damage.
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