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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1931

Page

2

Hoover At Desk Confers On Economic Program

President Hoover returns to Washington after holidays to discuss potential actions on the economic program. He plans a White House briefing with traders from both parties and aims to push measures including the Foremost Project and capital increases for federal land banks. Hoover will spend holidays with family and grandchildren, then host a dance and New Year reception for public greetings.

Washington D. C Teney Sosk White House Tmentall Slens Congress Hoover Derey Ann Peter Allan Weaver

Duke Bride Sail on Tour of Orient

New York dispatch reports Duke William Angin Deoge-Maniuzy of Mone Veicester and his bride Kathleen Tigwes were married in a brief ceremony in France on December 17 before sailing to Cuba for a six month tour.

Duke Orient New York Pheers Ware Wiliam Angin Deoge-Maniuzy Mone Cuba Doky Kathleen E Tigwes Rencheh Conm

Highway Mishap Injures Two In Navarro County

In Navarro County near Frice two men were injured in a highway accident last night. Both suffered leg injuries and were taken to a local hospital where one remained unconscious briefly and later regained awareness.

Corsicana Texas Drea Bollisian Everton John Mitts Frice Navarro County Woolverton Smith Alan Bunis

Fredericksburg Bank President Dies At Home

Fredericksburg banker and Bank of Fredericksburg president Adelph Adels newa died at home yesterday after suffering a paralytic choke ten days earlier while at his desk. He had served in banking for over three decades.

Fredericksburg Austin Adelph Gota Bank of Ered- Meticksburg Yeaterday Bank Banki Sdusiners

Frontiersman to Speak at Service Saturday Night

A frontiersman will speak at a Saturday evening service at Taylor Street South Presa area and Pinchley Avenue. Col. Jeck Abernathy, a well known but unnamed former U S marshal of Oklahoma, is the speaker. The notice urges quick money via the firms listed in Light Class Money-to-Loan.

Taylor's Satermacle South Presa Etiect Pinchley Avenue Col Jeck Abernathy Ued Surehel Oklahoma

Weather summary for Texas region and surrounding states

The report describes varied conditions across Abilene Texas to Albuquerque New Mexico with temperatures around mid 20s to 60s, cloudy to clear skies, and mentions forecasts for tourist regions. It lists multiple cities including Amarillo, Dallas, Denver, Santa Fe, and Oklahoma and Utah areas with mixed cloud cover and temperature ranges.

Bernal Senda Texas Oklahoms Loullana Cowden Howe Abilene Te - Waren Miami Fie Mantenoers Condy Tskome Cli OXIL Elna

Lionel Barrymore Lands Grand Hotel Lead Role

Hollywood gossip notes Lionel Barrymore cast as Kringelein in Grand Hotel with Greta Garbo set to play the paneer and Irving Thalberg planning to start work after the new year. Reports on John Boles Pola Negri cast, Norma Shearer praise, and hospital exams for Dick Powell amid holiday news from the studios.

Louella Wieture Cepyrski Tos Angeles Der Lionel Barrymore Kringelein Buster Kenlon George E. Stone Metro Goldwyn-Magee Productions Irving Thalberg Barrswore Grea Garbo Irving Vicki Baum

Kin File Suit Over Detroit Town Estate

A probate suit challenges the will of Miss Serwell Farwell, heir to a Detroit estate valued up to 1.0 million with two proposed hospitals, as relatives allege habitual drinking and mental incompetence. Petitioners include Lewis W. Farwell and Hattie O. Danforth. the case dates back to 1931 with actions filed in October and February 3. 1931. The diffusion of funds to Farwell heirs is disputed and surrounding medical facilities are named. The article notes prominent Detroit car dealers advertising holiday offers.

Detroit Thee Fareri Misa Serwell Godber Mise Karwell Lewis W. Farewell Alonco Herbret Farwell Hattie O. Danforth Jamin €. Kerwell S Marshall A. Godtry Stine Farwell Mira Farwell Arnt Fonds Mies Farwell Désay F Weil

Turkey Beats Executioner in Wild Poultry Scene

In Laurennicrg North Carolina on December 28 a turkey attacked a poultryman Jer Mower as he tried to kill the bird. The turkey dodged a knife and escaped, while the man suffered minor injuries from the fowl's defense.

Laurennicrg N.C. der Poulieyman Inday Turkey Sunes Sloper Uien

Nicaragua Declines Recognition of Salvador Regime

Nicaragua's foreign office says it will not extend recognition to the new Salvadoran government. The announcement follows U S pressure amid the 1982 regional tensions. A chaotic wire of misformatted text references New York reports and unrelated events with unclear names.

Nicaragua Salvador Managua Foreign Office

Mayor Walker Seen As Possible Cuba Mediator

New York December 26 Mayor James J Walker was reported today as a possible mediator in the Cuba dispute. He has been courted by President Gerardo Machado and an insurgent group to chair an arbitration board to resolve Cuba's difficulties. The mayor said discussions occurred before he left for California and he would likely accept if officially invited.

New. York James J. Walker Gyrado Mrehnda al Abitration Cuba California X Pardan Gs Tendo

Pope Urges Church Fusion in New Encyclical

The pope releases the Latin text of his fifth encyclical this year, outlining church unity efforts and a new Marian mass dedication. The document emphasizes reconciliation and the celebration of a significant church anniversary, with variations in prayer and liturgical practice.

Church of New Mass

Encyclical Doctrines Summarized By Pope On Church Unity

Official summary outlines key doctrines of the encyclical Lux Ye Atis commemorating the fifteenth ecumenical council. It affirms union of divine and human nature in Jesus Christ, Mary as Mother of God, and papal infallibility in faith and morals. It cites Nestorian controversy and claims supreme authority of the pope, noting historical citations from Cyril and Celestine to justify infallible judgment.

Vatican City Bos Catholica Ephesia Miter Universal Church Tomer Cyril Ater Nestorius Constantinople Celestine Sa Cpril Secon Newlaria Juntifiead Pope Celoss

Brazil Ends Newspaper Censorship Ahead of Return to Government

The Brazilian censorship regime was lifted today with restrictions still in place on dispatches and editorials. The communications minister and press officials signaled newspapers would gain near complete freedom on the eve of Brazil's return to constitutional government.

Meer Qa Saninge Brasil Torviga Tarton Pondenta

Pearsalt Cottage Destroyed by Fire

A fire engulfed Pearsalt Cottage causing total destruction. Fire brigade fought flames but the cause remains undetermined. A man named Shumant was reported near the scene and the Christmas day incident drew local emergency responders to Carnilire.

Pearsalt Shumant

GZEGH NAMED AS MOSCON PLOTTER A DIPLOMATIC SCANDAL

Reports identify a figure labeled Citizen G involved in a plot to attack Ambassador Hirota as tensions rise over a Manchurian crisis. Questions swirl about government roles and possible Western European involvement while interviews with the Czech mission are refused.

Wholing Mosca Uld Beeo Afme Russia Seus Sai Vitek Ambagandor Yne Soviet Transport Commissariat Ma. G Soviet Accret

Guillotine Toll For Slaying Ends Life Of 23 Year Old

Paris dawn execution of George Gauchet for the murder of an elderly jeweler ends his case. The 23 year old faced a plea and refused. antlers and other misreported details appear in the dispatches from Antlers and Okanogan Washington.

Paris George Gauchet Demoney

Radio Programs and Musical Highlights Listing

A fragmented radio schedule lists programs and performances across multiple stations. It notes orchestras led by Don Alberts and Albert Fregeam, dance bands, theatre symphonies, and various hourly slots with times such as 10 43 pm and 12 50 pm. Names include Vernon Deyer and Tallman, with mentions of sponsors and subscriptions.

Albert -Fregeam St. Atehestra Figatera Seval “Bawk NX Rostee State Atrike Dance Orchestra Angee Angy Kitteerclen M—Kmaq Don Albeet Vanhten IMAC Darea

Woman Killed In-Cargoes In Street Crash

A truck crashed after losing control at the Zarramora and Guallilupe intersection, vaulting a curb and smashing a store window. The driver, Lsteran Gonzales, and A. Sauceda were injured and treated at Robert B. Green hospital. A six year old boy, named A. Teyna, was struck but listed as recovering. The incident occurred early Saturday at 419 Motamoran Street.

Zarramora Guallilupe Lsteran Gonzales A. Sauceda Robert B. Green Hospital A. Teyna Motamoran Street

World Parley on Reparations Seen In Prospect

A world conference on German reparations is in prospect today under authority of the French foreign office. The parleys are to be held at The Hague starting January 18 as part of ongoing efforts to settle postwar reparations and related financial terms.

Wi—A the Hague Waa Prospect

Jobless Bricklayer Holds $20,000 Stock In Bank

Washington reports an unemployed middleman named Oto holding bank stock worth $20,000 as police investigate a vase beavered incident. Los Angeles divorce tale follows a judge granting Mrs. Christeng Di Plesais a divorce after her husband sought four gates in bed nightly, described as hot and bad by the judge.

Washington Midhleser York ATL Los.angeles Christeng di Plesais Gate

Rioting in Peru Leaves Several Dead and Wounded

In Lima on Christmas Eve a Communist riot left three people dead and six injured as small groups paraded against police orders. The unrest escalated when militants fired into the air and stormed the police guard. authorities regained control as the day passed with calmer conditions.

Lima Peru Rujilla el Comercia Potier Padl Onil T ‘He Chirin

Steamer Aground Is Floated Safely Near Spal Island

A steamer aground at Spal Island yesterday was floated safely. A wireless message from the island to New Brunswick official confirms the captain and crew of 14 reached the shore without injury after the ship ran aground during the night.

Spal Island J. C. Chesley New Brunswick Department of Starlee

Nine Killed When Train Hits Auto in Charlotte

Nine people aboard an automobile returning from a Christmas celebration were struck by a Southern passenger train near Charlotte. Five men two children and a woman died instantly in the crash.

Charlotth N. G Shea Charlotte

Stokowski On Air Saturday Broadcast Details

Radio listing notes Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra on KTSA Saturday evening at 2 K 16 with 70 stations taking part. Wagner Brahms and Goetterdaemmerung excerpts featured. Dean Gleason discusses music and Ingenuity. at 6:50 Seay Jo will perform pieces as part of WOAI network. A belated Christmas program airs at 8 with Arthur Pryor band and other acts.

J. H. McLean KTSA Columbia Ayatemy Hias Philadelphia Orchestra Wader Tha Befon Laopelil Brakowski Wusic Brakow Wagney Hirahmal Schosnr KESA Brahms Ytor Dean Gleatox DL Areault Mary Jn Cage WOAI Oelock Sim Woat Network Allee Jor Pee Christman Arthur Pryor Whistler and Hin Dog

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