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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1931

Page

2

Rainey Fights Party Prohibition Plank in Platform

Illinois Democrat Rahiney indicates he will oppose a prohibition referendum plank in the national platform and urges focus on economic issues. He notes the 18th amendment should be reconsidered by Congress and warns against a fight over prohibition in the 1932 campaign. He cites wets in both parties and calls for a broader policy discussion.

Washington, D. G Rohit L Isaac Te Rainey Illinois Uelouse Congress Kihines Compresy

Texan Promises Anti-Trust Law Study in House

A TexasRepresentative hints at broad anti trust inquiry in the House Judiciary Committee. He pledges to probe mergers chain stores and related monopolies, likening the move to revived money trust investigations and promising to pursue the matter despite uncertain support.

Ned Cider Pist-Water Money Trust Ilcee Matnlia

Johnson probes concessions to US firms in Latin America

Senator Johnson seeks a list of concessions granted to American corporations by Latin American governments over the last decade. The probe ties the foreign securities floating, including 27 billion in Latin American bonds here, to mining, water power, public utility, and industrial concessions.

Warrington DG. Oac Sears Johnson Memblican Altorain Senate Honda

Democrats Will Shape Tax Program and Budget Steps

The article reports that Secretary Mellon’s tax plan will be presented to Democrats for approval while the budget bureau estimates expenses. Representative Rainey of Texas states the Democratic House will cooperate with President Hoover to advance retirement measures and consider changes as needed.

I. O Secretary of the Treasury Mellon Bureau of the Budget Rainey Trinoix Democratic Door Sewly Tnover Maines

Hoover to Send Crime Message to Congress After Holidays

President Hoover plans to transmit a message to Congress after the new year outlining law enforcement reform. The White House stated no special recommendations on prohibition will be included, leaving emphasis on Wickersham line reforms.

Hoover Washington, D. Cbee CINA Pronedune Eri

Welfare workers urged state aid for the unemployed

In a Senate hearing, welfare workers testified as Sen. Jashion Democrat of Colorado argued the government should provide about 2,000,000 to help the unemployed through state programs. The session addressed charity and medical relief and the role of government in welfare provisions.

Wakimingsud O. Veo Hotere J.a Follolie Wisconsin Lola Xenate Muldecal Mgr Tabitte Henator Jashion Mnocrat Colorado

Hoover Seeks Further Budget Cuts and Revisions

President Hoover urged Senate and House appropriations committees to approve deeper budget cuts while preserving essential government functions. He proposed reusing the budget beyond the $300 million already trimmed from departmental estimates and planned talks with Tendris on Capitol Hill during recess to push the plan forward.

Woaver Senate Honse Fuvor Budget Bureau Capitol Hill

Chambers backs Garner for 1982 Democratic nomination

Mayor Chambers endorses Garner as the most logical presidential candidate, arguing Garner should lead the party nationwide. He urges a national Garner for President club be formed in Crude rather than in a distant city, highlighting Garner’s role in maintaining party unity.

Chambers Garner N. Guenee Hals Nims M. Chambers Garnet Washington Uisroer Crulde Aml Inge

Six in Hospital After Attacks and Mishaps

Readable fragments describe multiple injuries after attacks and accidents. Jane Meson of 2717 West Martin Street is in critical condition. A man at 400 block of Verox Street was stabbed in the heart by an unknown assailant. Two men stabbed Salon Gare at 203 Yarns Street as he walked West Commerce Street. Several others suffer injuries including a broken arm and broken nose with details unclear. Police seek suspects and list several local addresses and names.

Robert J Green Verox Street Jane Meson Martin Street Robert Merachaeha Garetins Yarns Street Commerce Street Piclice Mantas Attendanta Garcias Mantel. Perez South Laredo Aleret Sentny Kalin Samtera Wilkie Street Armvanil Teuasell

Deadly Gang Shootings Shock Thilanelpata District

One man was killed and another wounded in a gangster gunfight on a rock near a building on Seair Avenue. Authorities identify the slain as Albert Shale, once lieutenant to Mickey Tully, in a related clue to the Allied crime circle. The incident left additional men wounded, agencies reported.

Thilanelpata Teal Sear Ave Mead Albert Shale Mickey Tully Rangater

Prohibition Referendum Nears as Voters Decide

A chaotic OCR render outlines Finland day poll events with Prohibilianista and anti prohibitions driving a last day campaign. Weather and snow impact turnout as farmers and rural voters react to looming referendum.

Rellengpors Finland Awarken Kinnish Polti- Dilco Beri Saltey Warerooke Tell Peockert

Weekend Car Crash Fatalities and Injuries Reported

Two people died and six were injured in weekend car accidents across several locations. Names and exact circumstances are partially garbled but indicate multiple collisions near Green Hospital and Map Wells Boulevard, with several victims treated at St. Jerome Green Hospital and Pedro Lopes listed among the injured. A teenage driver, Keil Walker, and a Mrs A Pollen are noted among those hurt in separate incidents on Nogalitas and South Mexquite streets.

Altonigbile Mul Nore Vice Records Patril Farmer Callision Pate Allaroa Pedro Lopes Moo Yanga Green Hospital Vien M Moberta Wansinide Touston Hospital Tosticy K. W. Alappenbeck Keil Walker West Avenue Xoon Pine Streets Nebraska Street Samboronty Nogalitas Stecet

Sherwood Contempt Ruling Focuses on Walker Aid

In New York Supreme Court Sherwood, aide to Mayor James Walker, was found in contempt of the committee's proceedings. The judge reserved ruling on the fine amount, with Sherwood's witness status for the inquiry into wrongdoing in the city government remaining unresolved.

SW York Supreme Court Seabby Sherwood James Walker Sherwerd New

Jr O G to Name 5 Valuable Men in San Antonio

Five young San Antonio business men will be named as the citys most valuable young civic worker at a Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday night at the Ping hotel. One will be elected outstanding young business man by junior chamber members with Herbert Oliver Ioe as chairman and past presidents invited.

San Antonio Wnm

Center of Controversy Scorned Beverage Trial

A local figure faces criticism as a controversial substance is tested. The scene shows Mr. Gila handling the item, consuming it raw and sipping from a vessel, with observers noting the act and its provocative tone.

Tone Mr. Gila Ealing

Probe alleges improper influence in Va. bishop case

The anonymous source claims a probe into church and political figures faces interference. It reports allegations against James Cannon and Ada Su Fursey, with references to funding, press access, and potential violations linked to Governor Smith and associates. The piece asserts missing or altered records while noting no formal committee action observed.

Washington Dov James Granny Bf Tour Fariney Smith Fuul Role Cannon Ada Su Fursey Virginia Methelist Episcopal Church Bonth K C Jameson New York

House Democrats to Study Home Bank Reform Plan

Washington December 28 House Democrats review President Hoover's proposed reforms to home loan banks. They approve a debt monitoring feature and consider increasing capital for federal land banks by 100 million. They plan to ease the reconstruction corporation bill before pausing on major home loan legislation.

House Washington Boover

Fire Rages as Guard Falls Unconscious at ATLOONA

A fire swept through the Tenn erivania railroad Powellthptecer Shops in ATLOONA Vi on July 28. A guard, who was found unconscious, collapsed while attempting to reach an alarm box. The blaze damaged the entire floor, spreading via air-conditioned waste. losses are estimated around 1.5 million dollars.

Atloona Tee Hendwas X Walehman Susterdax

Chicago radio musicians prepare strike after wage talks fail

Jan Petrisio, president of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, said musicians at Chicago broadcasting stations will strike at midnight unless wage demands are met. The walkout targets on air personnel and control room technicians, with no reductions from current salaries expected.

Nuien Jan Petrisio Chicago Federation Af Musicians Ark Hal Bs Nusi* Riang

Scouts Will Fight Chain Letters Message Declares

Fragmented OCR text references Scouts and a campaign against chain letters with unclear names and dates. The readable bits mention a daily Fox Beauty reference and a request to halt “men ace” letters, with scattered names and places without coherent context.

Taden Pawel Fonnicher Senta

Graves Irish Poet Dies at 85 in AnRón

Local obituary notes the death of Irish poet Graves at age 85 in AnRón. Known in prewar circles as a leading literary figure, he was celebrated for his poetic influence and as a caretaker of cultural memory.

Graves Anron

Professes Faith Robs Poor Boxes in Oklahoma City

December 24 report from Oklahoma City states Jusi Cameron Burgess, 24, of Pittsburgh, was involved in a church incident tied to a complaint by Reverend Freeman Meleed, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, with details fragmentary and unclear.

Ohlahqoma City Jusi—Camerom Burgess Pittsburgh

Fort Worth Girl Given Movie Jobs

A garbled report describes a Fort Worth girl named Molly Woot or Morin McWinnes obtaining movie jobs under unclear official records. The fragmentary text mentions weekly salary and an order or record from Suerte authorities, with deceased or unclear names and dates.

Fort Worth Molly Woot Calif

Galveston Sheriff for Mishap Victim

Galveston County Sheriff duties highlighted in a muddled notice. The report references Rover K. Kirk and a mishap on November 24 at a local business, with unclear details and remarks on past service.

Galveston Rover K. Kirk Kirk Wien Win Seo

Two Slain in Hobo Brawl at Kingsville

In Kingsville limits, a Christmas night brawl left two men dead, including Seithur, a former soldier born about 39, and Saar Owens, aged around 40, both linked to Winded Scales. Owens was captured after a confrontation with officers. the case arises from a pretrial hearing detailing the violent incident and alcohol involvement.

Kingsyiltas Srithor Thail Saar Owens Fae Kingsville Ely Jorthern Vamp Owens Alinear Seithur Descree Tc. Vuak Seither

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