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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1931

Page

10

Albertsons Stage Rally Inbridge Play Strikes Back

New York Dec 12 In a bridge game report the Culbertsons faced losses after early misplays. Lene opened with three diamonds, a misstep led to a 200 point swing as opponents doubled three clubs. The Culbertons won the next game but trailed as their opponents surged to a six spades slam for 1090 points.

Dvice Sidcer Cros Parteer Lens-Colbertson Eniversal Culbertrons Tanade Lock Long

GOP Moratorium Fight Shapes Senate Action

Congressional debate on a euro‑scale moratorium continues as Smoot seeks a vote while Hoover’s proposal faces resistance. Critics accuse the administration of secrecy, urging candor and constitutional restraint while experts prepare hearings on Germany’s financial obligations and potential policy actions.

Moratorium Looms as Germany Faces Two-Year Pay Debate

Basel dispatch reports a two year moratorium likely from Young Plan advisory committee deliberations on Germanys capacity to pay reparations. The discussion reflects general committee sentiment on defending a recommended stance. The article also covers a separate bridge bidding vignette with Culbertson and Jacoby, noting a doubled contract and a late rally by opponents.

Basel Switzerland Tomight Young Plan Advisory Committee Germany West

U S to Demand Armament Slashes in Debt Moratorium Fight

Washington reports an urgent push in Congress to require European nations to slash their armaments as a condition of any debt moratorium. House leaders, including Rainey and Garner, warn against debt cancellation while pressing for a moratorium vote and a possible revision of the World War star debt funding commission.

Washington, D. G Congress Europe Iiags Democratic Gender Democratic Gender Hainey, Af Olinvis Representative Ayre Kansas Garner Hoover Cancellati Repnsentative Hankin Mississippi Woaver Rainey Smoot Senate James W. Collier Mississipi Ways and Means

Bond probe on foreign holdings postponed in congress

Senators on the finance committee delayed the inquiry into foreign government and industrial bond holdings as efforts to shelve the linguiny until after the moratorium halted progress. The postponement stalls the probe into the extent of foreign influence in domestic markets.

Shainey le Soul House Smoot Hiram Johnson California Inter Asilington Der INS Enlion Senate Finance Committee This

Money Hoarding Decrease Seen in Bank Figures

Washington December 12 102 federal reserve data show money hoarding declining with November circulation down six million and the week ending December 9 down two million. Total circulation stood at 5.506 billion with a year long rise of about 855 million.

Washington, D. C INS Federal Reserve

Premium Lists Mailed for Lone Star Show

Premium lists for the Lone Star Poultry Show are going out as the December 1 to 6 event nears. Bred Stark, president, notes strong interest from Southern Ruff Orpington and Cornish clubs and breeders across many states. Premium lists may be secured from George S. Cabell at 405 Morris Plan Bank Building, business manager.

Lone Star Poultry Show George S. Cabell Morris Plan Bank

Russian Scientists Erect Radio Station in Leningrad Region

In Leningrad on December 12 a radio station was set up at Cane Di sie Ni Zemilla where eight Russian scientists stay for the winter. With 19 stations already established on Franz Joseph Law the Soviets claim control over important radio contacts worldwide.

Leningrad Cane Disie

Milford School Superintendent Demonstrates Fire Alarm Use

Milford Conn December 12 School Superintendent Carl Bladdocks explains to the new grammar school principal how to operate the fire alarm. The demonstration shows opening the door and pulling the lever as shown.

Milford Conn Carl Bladdocks

Foreign debts due. Instalment payments total to United States

Washington reports instalment payments on foreign debts totaling 117,412,490.50 dollars. Payments fall due from major powers in order of size, with Belgium and Czechoslovakia among the next in line. The schedule awaits senate ratification of the Hoover moratorium before the due date, now seen as unlikely.

Washington, D. GC United States Euro Hoover Senate Great France Lnly Po- Inn Belgium Cecehostovatin Sec Uzewlca Slovakia Esthouin Gary Italy Latvia Lithuania Poland Juge-Sluvin SLI

Chrysler Plymouth Gaining in Favor in Texas Markets

Embleton Motor, Chrysler distributors in San Antonio, led September sales among all Chrysler and Plymouth dealers in Texas Southwest. C A Wilson, sales manager, said Chrysler holds its price position with favorable monthly comparisons, while Plymouth sales have surged and are rising into the front ranks of lowpriced cars.

Chrysler Plymouth San Antonio Texas Embleton Motor Company C. A. Wilson Christer

Railroads Nearer Wage Agreement

The nation's railroads and 1,250,000 organized workers moved closer to a wage and employment settlement. Union leaders praised talks, while representatives of management and labor planned further conference to iron out remaining issues and reach a final agreement.

Chicago Union Teadera Monuscent Iabor

Wire Wheels Grow in Popularity Across Cars

Production figures show wire wheels on increasing share of cars. The data excludes Ford and bases 1940 estimates on January to April output. Manufacturers cite economies and design improvements enabling factory options at no extra charge for buyers.

Ford

Prince Renounces Princely Status in Romania for Love

Prince Nicholas of Romania renounces his regal privileges to become a commoner named Nicholas Droteeniu. Under an agreement with his brother King Carol he may stay in Romania as spouse to Ame Jona Lise Dateti, after a scandal that strained the royal house.

Bucharest Nicholas of Rumania Nicholas Droteeniu Carol Dateti

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