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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1931

Page

2

Prohibition Referendum Split Among Parties, Poll Reveals

A Dec 1 report indicates a split view within parties over a national prohibition referendum. Republicans show varied support while Democrats largely oppose altering the dry law, with leaders steering the debate as the presidential election nears. The poll shows about 40 percent of Republicans favor referendum, but majorities remain uncertain or opposed.

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Senate Wardrobe: Referendum Split on Six-Year Terms

Fragmented report shows Republicans in the Senate divided on changing term lengths from five to six years, with 45 Republicans split into three camps on a referendum. Among Democrats, 46 members split with 18 noncommittal and 13 opposed, while 16 supported. Recap of both parties’ positions follows.

Seaate Senate Ani Bustepharerd

Kangaroo court terms and a mock trial in county history

A court inquiry into the actions of the City Central Bark and Trust Company case reveals talk of kangaroo courts and mock trials. Flores and other officials describe the origin of the term as used for generations to denote a biased proceeding with guaranteed guilty verdicts.

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Three Men and Woman Held in Safe Robberies Case

In Lexar Valley last Thursday three men and a woman were held on suspicions tied to nine local safe robberies and one Austin crime. Sheriff Albert Haneser arrested the suspects after a four day investigation, uncovering burglary tools, a pistol, handcuffs and a police badge in the car. Fingerprint expert Dusty Rhodes linked glove use and safe dents to the crime, as victims prepared to identify the arrestees in San Antonio. Local banks were checked for possible tainted deposits.

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Texas Solon Seeks Truce on Liquor Policy

Representative Tatton W Rumners, head of the house judiciary committee, urges shelving prohibition legislation until economic questions are resolved. He declares himself in favor of a truce and a united approach to the liquor issue to address the economy and the needs of the people.

Wasfingian W. Rumners Rumners Prinoel

Soviet Recognition Urged by Borah

Senator Borah chairman of the foreign relations committee urged the United States to recognize the Soviet Union, arguing it would benefit U S interests. He said delaying recognition would grant rivals a foothold in market opportunities and strategic leverage.

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President Urges Action on Relief

Washington December reports Congress urged immediate relief action. A House committee plans to start hearings tomorrow to push for crucial aid measures amid economic strain. The president emphasized timely funding and bipartisan cooperation to accelerate assistance.

Election Expense Bill Ready Friday

Washington D C Der 17 The bill to tighten control of expenditures in federal elections is ready for the Senate Friday Rennler Nye chairman of the campaign expenditures committee said the measure has general approval from his group and is ready to go forward

Washington D. G. der Keun Senate Rennler Nye Cheizinna Hiw Group

Local News Summary From Oklahoma and New Mexico Notices

Fragmented OCR lists various regional items including rail, weather, and events across Teane Okla, Albuquerque and Denver areas. Mentions fall weather, home shipments, and business notices with scattered names and places, reflecting a late era telegraph era style.

Seizure Leads to Arrests in Gun Safe Robbery Probe

Men and a woman were arrested following a seizure as officers announce plans to link arrests to nine safe robberies and hope to close the cases with further arrests.

Young group awaits Agion on German reparations

A Swiss committee examining Germanys capacity to pay reparations pauses its recommendations on timing and location for an international conference after the American Congress acts on the Hoover moratorium. The group notes that interested powers await decisive action.

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Hoover Delivers Report on Muscle Shoals to Congress

President Hoover transmitted to Congress a report on Muscle Shoals proposing a 50 year lease to a corporate operator mainly as a fertilizer plant. No recommendations were given and concrete action was left to Congress and the conference. The timing suggests action in mid January at Geneva or Brussels.

Hoover Congress Muscle Shoals Corporation

Kane Qut as Professor Kane Qut as Professor

Dr Bilby, a faculty member at the University of Tennessee, kept Kane's resignation silent today. Kane resigned after a major arrest and charges of drowning his wife last September. Kane was acquitted of the charges.

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