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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1931

Page

5

City scrambles for jobs as mayor pledges first priority

Mayor Chambers announces first-priority hiring for city employees with families using available funds from tax collections. About 26,000 dollars may be used to employ as many as possible while funds last. Officials express uncertainty over money and timing, with plans to advance salaries by Christmas.

Hiehrong City Council Nly Prince Eiven Hermann Herman Phil Wright Chambers Ae Gil Obedihis Leorn Samptroller Sre Mayer Aianvaas George L. Simpon Dallas Ork San Antonio e-Simpeso Dallas

Simpson's $10 000 deposit tied to sale outcome

A local firm reportedly purchased a series of bonds, though buyers remain unidentified. Charles Dickson urges a court inquiry into city finances if the bonds are sold. he notes the $1,000,000 funding bond levy and unemployment funds are contentious amid a pending civil appeal challenging the bonds.

Chambers Sald Simpson Chrles Dickson Citizens League Monty Sheen Mor Id Nash Sng ‘Yelet T-sen Attornct Mauve Frederick Stevens Sexentsthirl District Court BR Per Junction

Bank Rotarians in Grand Jury Cases Prompt Probe

Judges called in bank collapse probe involve Rotary Club members. Grand jury includes L B Clegg and F A Lewis. nine officers charged with violations of state banking laws. Rotarians voted confidence in bank officers and directors after insolvent deposits alleged. Remaining jury members named include John Erie and Peter Scherres among others.

Dhirts-sevente District Court Grand Jors Afondar Agui Tie City Central Bank Trust Campans Inen Rotors Club Lub L. B. Clegg Foreman F. al. Lewis Stanley A. Frank Ofety Grand Dic Fatayians Fussoff C. Hill Wallace Harry Iogera B. Tt. Webb FE. L Thomson Carl Newton Rotary Slab Itasia Justice of the Pegee FE Talbert John Erie Nf. Holmereen Peter Scherres Dr. Geheti A. Kristh August Menges F. I. Toenpersein W. F. Schulz Charles Baomberger

Quiz Witness Otto Kahng Details Bankers and War Debts

Otto Kahng testifies on war debt finances, profits, and the role of the issuing house. He discusses overdue loans, profits diverted, and the burden on private versus public debts. Kahng notes the need for constructive action while avoiding blanket cancellations. He criticizes extending credit to Germany as beyond capacity and supports measured repayment.

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Government Hearings Probe Hoover Era Financial Debates

In Washington on December 21, leaders push fast action to ratify a moratorium as defaulted securities across Central and South America are noted. Hearings before Senator Walcott and others focus on ARNO reconstruction and the federal land bank bill, amid a broader domestic Taft era program push.

Washington,d.c Hoover David Willned Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Henntor Walcott Areud Arno Reconstruction Corporation Taover Walcott Federal Land Bank House Senator Carey Wyoming He Lane Bank Amin Inent Ake

City Ad Tax Repeal Bid Seeks Court Ruling

A bid to repeal the city advertising tax seeks a definitive decision by April 14 to halt water rate hikes. The case traces to a 1 February filing and a sequence of appeals, with Supreme Court review granted on a forked error and ongoing lower court rulings.

Tomanty Ordee Cortamvnang Wright Nevan

Moratorium Debate Sparks Holiday Relief Controversy

Debates in Congress over a holiday relief measure trigger haste and calls for orderly consideration. Republican Senator Borab urges ratification before recess, while Democrat Harrison insists on settling recedes and margins prior to debate. Proponents warn against extended sessions and taxpayer burden as the holiday agreement stirs contention.

Ton Indiana Borab Hinho Harrison Democrat Mississippi Lic

New Theater Section Opens to Public at Reduced Prices

Raymon Willie, managing director of the theater, announced a new section called Famits Circle opening for a Christmas gift program. RKO officials F. M. Glucksman Tid Ken 8. Brown authorized the action, with tickets set at 25 cents before 4 PM and 25 cents after 6 PM, plus a 10 cent charge for children.

Rrq-Majestic Theater San Antonia Raymon Willie Seoater F. M. Glucksman Brown RKO College Steel Pbrises

Newton Sues Wat Promoter Over Alleged Libel

Newton filed a complaint in the Thirty-neventh District contending the defendant malicously and falsely slandered and libeled him to injure his good name and reputation. The suit asks for relief from alleged damages and wrongful acts by the promoter concerning mercantile matters.

Newton Pattiton Anil Mercantile Sion

Fragmentary Speech on Gold Standard and Wealth in a Historical Text

A fragmented excerpt discusses gold exports and wealth, mentioning Rockefeller and the gold standard. It references opinions on money, production, and distribution, with unclear dialogue and scattered advertising insertions. The tone mirrors a period newspaper voice with jittery, partial phrases.

Atd Rockefeller Seealth Stendard

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