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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1931

Page

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Justina Uberck Mystery and War News Reflected

A fragmented 1921 New York scene blends a young girl Justina Uberck’s death mystery with World War I era chatter. It notes Japanese Chinese clashes and public unrest as Britons and Americans rail at depressions and advertising folly, with London and Wall Street figures amid chaotic headlines.

Skhis Booth Wall Street John J. Appel New York Ross Srur Nemgy Tray Dines Aulich Jy Laos Justina Uberck Iint Abe Justina

Judge Smiley Pleads for Mercy in Bank Cover Plot Case

District court judge Thomas Bo Nmi ley faced a chaotic trial as he offered a hostage scenario to influence leniency for two youths charged with federal offenses. The West district judge rejected the plea, and sentences were handed down concurrently, with terms including probation and potential confinement at Leavenworth if violations occurred. The proceedings highlighted concerns about rehabilitation and the lasting impact of penitentiary life on young men.

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Trails of Harry Williams in The Tight Daily Feature

Harry Williams, known as Trails, appears in a daily feature of The Tight. The column highlights his travels and local observations, presenting a vignette-style portrait of a restless storyteller.

Harry Williams Colamelis

Weather Forecast for San Hifenia and Virnits Fade

Partly cloudy skies give way to increasing cloudiness with a cold start. Temperatures slide about 2% lower, with north winds around moderate strength. Thursday night stays cold with a dry outlook and a gradual warmup by Friday into a generally warmer pattern.

San Hifenia Thorsdar Ntl Mr Aart Maderale Wemlie

Fuller 4 Day Trial Details Drunken Acts Before Shooting

Court testimony reveals Ralph Fuller drank heavily in the days leading to the Houston Street department store killing of Mary Avnethem. Witnesses describe Fuller’s frequent intoxication, eccentric behavior, and alleged narcotic use prior to the Sept 10 incident. Frank Serget, a druggist, testified about prescriptions for the defendant.

Falter Mary Avnethem Houston Street Imother Malph Fuller Ralph Pyltex Halph Walter Roti Ralph Muller Wiles Hoestin Vt Aytiler Muller Tal Puller Ralph Xoi Bine Sane Chow Tunrrie Fuller Na Mert Frank Serget

Moratorium Debate Hones In On Hoover Debt Plan

In Washington a House committee held a two hour session on the moratorium plan. Chairman Collier said debate would continue and the report would go to the House. Witnesses cited foreign country assurances and the need to avoid default on debts.

Wartiington D.C House Ways and i Tenis Collier Tye Adil le Hause Waslungtgs D. C. Dee Hoover Debe Rene Tatranit Erat Nosan Dia Davison Pmener Morgana & Company Daviane Far Claw Governiantis Ile Quait New York

Heavy frost and cool outlook across the region

Weather bureau predicts a sharp cold wave with heavy frost possible overnight and a low around 60 degrees by morning, dipping to near 34 degrees at 9 am. Modest winds, partly cloudy skies, and frost likely in farm areas, with follow up frosts expected into Thursday.

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Farm loan bill creates $100 million revolving fund

The House Banking Committee approved a farm loan measure to establish a $100 million revolving fund for the federal farm loan banks. It marks the first item of the reorganization program act.

Washington, DC Day Steazall Fedcent

Randolph Branch Of Caterpillar Club Formed At Point

A historical note records Lt Yater accidentally leaping from 2000 feet during a training flight at West Point. He deployed a parachute and landed near the airfield where he was rescued, leading to the formation of a branch of the Caterpillar Club organized by Gillen, with Lt Yater as an early member.

Siew Lenpaled X Gillen Randolph Field Yater

Debts Cancelation Debate Between Hearst and Bache

A long contested exchange between William Randolph Hearst and Jules Bache on foreign debt relief is published, highlighting Bache's November 6 letter and Hearst's stance that the United States should not cancel more Allied debts. The correspondence argues about reparations, banking interests, and the potential impact on American policy and war-time finances, with mention of Versaille terms and possible policy shifts.

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Plaintiff in Kangaroo Suit on Stand

Proceedings reveal a contempt hearing in the district court as the plaintiff Mrs James and others confront allegations of fund misappropriation and improper inquiry. The judge and attorneys spar over deposition details while creditors’ rights and garnishment risks loom.

Mei Tours Miss Olivelle Jaynes Plalutltf C. G. Keanpmann Alerino Alate NES Ploy D. A. Meas Wilocties Mise Dames Court of Inquire Cathert James Mies James Elin Ae Tee McAskill Depeylia Mentill Stiger McAshill

House approves loan for veterans services program

The House passes a $200000000 bill to fund veterans administration needs. The measure moves to the Senate for further action as officials anticipate requests to meet demands for veterans benefits and services certificates.

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Senate to Conduct Food Price Probe in Washington

A Senate inquiry will examine food price increases and retail practices in Washington D C to assess causes and potential policy responses. Lawmakers and committee staff plan hearings with industry representatives and consumer groups to gather testimony and data.

Senate Washington, BD

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