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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1931

Page

4

Debates Over European War Debts and Moratorium

Senate and House debates on further debt reductions for Europe, with Senior Watson and leaders opposing extensions and any new debt commission. Support varied but opposition crossed parties, including Borah and Wood, who argued against further moratoriums and readjustment of debts.

Washington, D. C Congress Toover Hearer Alr Hoover Pri Watson Senate Will Wood Europe Wood Dborgh Tdnko Johnson California Borah

What Congress Is Doing Friday in Senath

Congress actions focus on President Hoover's messages with continued debate on the Hoover economic program. Senate again fails to elect president pro tempore and adjourns to Monday. Banking subcommittee reviews amendments to federal reserve act. House receives Hoover's messages and debates them while leaders push committee assignments.

Thdursdayx Senate Hoover HOUSE

Murray's Hat Seen In Ting Murray's Hat Seen In Ting

Oklahoma governor W B Murray signals he may seek the presidency after an address in Ornulger He says he could win without a speech and was baited by Eastern politicians as a potential vice president He declines to elaborate while asserting a focus on serving the people

Ormulger Okla INS W. B Murray Oklahoma United States

Hoover message to Young Plan exerts surprise little

BASIS Switzerland December 11 47 President Hoover's message on foreign affairs drew little surprise from the Young Plan experts meeting there. Some called it an elaboration of the communique after talks with France Premier Taval and said the American policy on debts and reparations was clearly defined. French delegates saw an analogy between policies. German visitors were skeptical and disappointed that the message did not resolve the debts snarl.

Switzerland Hoover Taval France

American Policy Unaltered on Sardis Reparations Message

Officials at the foreign office said Hoover's message did not change America's stance on sardis reparations. They noted the German government may await details but expect no shift in policy before the country’s creditors.

Seklin America Hoover Te Forvion

London Market Declares Encouraging Budget Signals

London exchange reacts favorably to a hopeful budget stance and Chamberlain's declaration. British bonds rise, stock sectors gain strength with buyers pushing prices higher. Market activity shows optimism across sectors as traders digest early fiscal measures and wartime economic signals.

London Exchange Kresa Neville Chamberlain England

Military Airplane Purchases Urged by Government

Washington December 11 A report to Congress urged the government to accelerate purchases of military airplanes. The advisory note stressed the need to sustain plant activity as current yearly programs for the army and navy have ended and civilian air transport cannot supply enough machines.

D. C Natin Snronaurien Hipover Advisory Een Orl Th Tre Ide Ct

Inter Oceanic Board Opposes Nicaragua Canal Plan

The Inter Oceanic Canal Board, appointed by President Hoover, urged Congress to reject a Nicaragua route. It recommended expanding the Panama Canal as traffic demand grows, noting a two-lock alternative would cost about 140 million dollars, while no canal would cost roughly 722 thousand dollars in other estimations. An Army survey deemed the Nicaragua route feasible.

Washington, D. C Nicaragua Congress Inter-Oceanic Canal Board Hoover Atlantic Pacific Panama Canal

Former Hoover Aid Prom Dixie Starts Fight for Defeat

Horace Malin of Tennessee, once an adviser to President Hoover, opened headquarters near the White House for a new nationwide organization aimed at defeating his renomination. Malin, who directed Southern campaigning, claimed months of preparation and described the effort as a strong force, though the full strength of the machine remains unknown.

Hoover Dixie Washington, D. C White House Woaver Horace Malin Tenneases

Oil Tariff Issue Goes to Congress Despite Hoover Pleas

Washington December 11 The oil tariff question moves through early stages of this congressional session with oil producing states pushing protection for their industry. Supporters plan a campaign for an oil tariff despite President Hoover's plea against broad revision of current schedules.

Wasrington D. C Congress Houre Senate Beaver Hhis

Filipino Parley Sought by Moncada in LA

In Washington on December 10, Dr. Hilario Camino Moncada president of the Filipino federation of America issued a call for a convention of Filipinos in Los Angeles from December 33 to December 1. The meeting aims to coordinate support for an independence bill now pending before Congress.

Moncada Washington D. G Los Angeles Danasty Hilario Camino Moncada Filipino Federation of America

Patman Moves to Indict Mellon in House Action

Texas Democrat Patman says he will offer a resolution in the House to pursue impeachment of Secretary of the Treasury Mellon. After months of information gathering on Mellon's business affiliations, he plans to bring the case forward within days.

Washington, D. C INS Secretary of the Treasury Mellon Doginas Representativer Patman Texas Mellan Patrino House

Stone Would Give Grain to Charity

Washington report notes James C. Stone and the farm board backing a plan to divert 10 million bushels of stabilization wheat to charity for the unemployed. Stone urged reimbursement to the board and proposed using the market price on the transfer day as a fair base for fees.

Stone Washington, D. C James C. Stor Farm Board

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