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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1931

Page

3

Congress Debates Relief Grants and Loans Row

Washington dispatch reports Congress plans return on January 4 to tackle relief programs and debt moratorium for farmers. Bills include capital increases for federal land banks, a large loan fund, and new federal relief measures amid mixed support and possible executive action.

Washington, D.C Gs—Congress la Real Regiza Nea House Senate Borcere Eugeln Hoover Congress Phil Swine Cali

Murder Theory Abandoned After Jury Returns Natural Death

A jury returns a verdict of death by natural causes in the case of Ore, who was found dead in a two room house after being discovered with a decayed body. The investigation had explored a murder theory before the verdict.

Auuas Des Iboof J. KR Cartmer John Baldwin Ore

Trance Will Buy Germanys Nitrates

Paris reports a Franco German economic commission result confirming France will purchase nitrate from Germany. The agreement covers import of nitrate compounds to support chemical and industrial needs amid ongoing postwar commerce adjustments.

Trance Germany Paris Cirat Franco-Cermuns ‘Economic Commission France

Lost Co Ed Spends Christmas at Home

Virginia Penfield, a 28 year old Columbus society girl missing since December 17 while en route home from a teachers college was found later in Providence Hospital. She spent Christmas with her family as doctors diagnosed amnesia and a temporary memory lapse.

Lalumbus Ohio Ike Virginia Peafield Lowe Ragiers Providence Rotel Miss Penfield

Postmaster Dead After Auto Wreck in Calvert Area

Gammil, 63, of Calvert, was killed when the car he and his wife rode in ran off the road near Roy City and crashed into a culvert. His wife was injured. Gammil had served as postmaster for the past two years.

Huyoiva Gammil Calvert Wan Roy City Lade

Policewoman to Pursue Kidnap Suspect Today

Police report says a kidnap suspect will be moved to court soon as Sheriff Arthur Raby confirms Mrs. Fither DePew will be brought back for charges as principal in the alleged rape of a man. The case involves Neil Donnelly, a prominent Kangat City manufacturer, with mail and inauguration details interwoven in the report.

Arthur Raby Jte Fither DePew Kavus Cits Neil Donnelly Kangat City

Engagements and Parties Brighten Fort Sam Holiday Scene

Social notes from San Antonio describe Mrs. Watlington of Denver hosting guests with elaborate decorations at the San Antonio Country Club. Numerous receptions, dinners, and teas honor visiting and local debutantes including Miss Mary Kerr and Miss Virginia Lee, with Fort Sam Houston society features, guests, and upcoming weddings noted amid festive Christmas and New Year events.

Clara C Seleb Watlington Denver San Antonio Grant Bles Anna Grocs Miss Watlinglen Miss Wallligien Mar A. F. Bowen Fort Sam Houston St. Anthony Hotel Guslaw Rolle Aladigon Wis Captain Rolle BR. H. Rolfe Charles Sommers Brooks Firid Chisaga Kina Kruehler Bir Mire Anthony Gievera Dallas Otto Koehler Saddle Club Sap Pratto Colorhouse Misa Aileen Bill Lonoring Misa Katherine Weyel Ender Travia Everett Pruitt Mt. Mory Miss Iibl Mra J. IF St. Scott Fort Sem Houmon Mra Gorse P. Tyner Fort Kem Lonston Howe On Verrell Ann Woodside Field Bilastone Matteson Barbara Welsh W. FE Fort Sam Honaton Helen Fletche Fort Sam Houston W. A. Rogers San’ Antonio

MacDonald Laval Discuss Reparations Meeting Possibility

Dec 25 report says PM MacDonald and Premier Laval of France may hold a private lettered meeting. Talks focus on reparations and broader economic issues. date of national allocations conference shifted to January 15 to 18. Hague remains likely site. government white paper to be issued later.

Mich Tha-Hague Lave MacDonald Laval Hoda Heraine

Shaw posts bond in Bridgetown assault to murder case

Former Deputy Sherritt A P Shaw, 122 Chicago, posted a $600 bond set by Judge W S Anthony after indictments charged him with assault to murder Zavala at 50 North Flores Street. Shaw says he shot Zavala after being attacked with a rock. witnesses say Zavala was fixing a fence when Shaw appeared. Zavala was treated at hospital after the head injury. the shooting occurred at Zavala's home on October 20, and Zavala had since recovered.

Sherritt A. P. Shaw Chicago Honoraril Trndee Specal W.S. Anthony Thirty-seventh District Court Bronday Shaw Sxsault Contéepeion Zuvila North Flores’ Street Zavala Zavela Shaw Appeayel Pelice

Four Banks Close in Wayne County North Carolina

GOLDSBORO N C Dec 2 Three Wayne county banks did not open for business today and a fourth closed shortly after deposits began. The institutions were the First National Bank of Mount Olive Wayne National Bank of Goldsboro Citizens Bank of Mount Olive and the Bank of Pikeville of Pikeville. Their combined deposits totaled 2 421 005 34.

Goldsboro N. C Wayne County Honda Tirat National Bank of Mount Olive Wayne National Bank of

Veterans Pension Funding Debate Sparks Public Alarm

The document discusses a proposed appropriation labeled as aiding veterans, criticized as a smoke screen. It questions timing, calls for detail on funds, and cites a veteran receiving $1000 adjusted service certificate with limited future payments. Critics warn about hidden debts and government borrowing dynamics without clear relief.

Propriabon Toover Congress Wat - Mora Saadmoke Lefor Tha Mlady Yeterans Miny Tfe Fas Ceek Ioan Campounil Miteresk Aiss

Prohibition Agent Described As Ideal Official

A fragmentary OCR passage attributes idealized traits to a Prohibition Agent and references ED Hood Grant as editor of a bureau weekly bulletin. The garbled text hints at enforcement duty and resisting sinister influences with a call for vigilance among officials and the public.

Ideal ED Hood Grant The Bureau Germonnel

Ex-Convict Found Dying of Wound

A 40 year old ex convict was found fatally wounded in a vacant lot near his home after leaving moments earlier to go to work as a laborer. He died without making a statement. Two former convicts mentioned in dispatches. Police investigation pending as details remain unclear.

Kansas Tony Aficelli Bis Fie Cits Micelli

Expulsion of Glerie Sparks Mexican Church Crisis

In Mexico City President Ortiz Rubio faces a push from Senator Menlio Fabio Alarala demanding expulsion of Archbishop Pascual Diez and all radical religious orders amid protests against anticlerical laws. The arcing letter from Vera Cruz calls for ending church power and suggests a law limiting Catholic church to one priest and one church per 60,000 inhabitants. The president has not stated stance, but El Nacional reports the law will publish and take effect tomorrow.

Mexico City Pascual’ Diez Afaaied Belplex Ortiz Rubio Menlio Fabio Ailalana Pac Senate Slexico Iebee Seom Diaz el Nacional National Revolutionary Party

German Socialist Slain With Train

Political animosities sparked a brutal death. Kurt Ballasdies, a National Socialist, was beaten and left on a car track after a clash. He was found alive but died shortly after as authorities investigated the incident and tied it to rival factions.

Train Bergin Kurt Ballasdies Ha Wae Ilicd

Lone Star Gas Hearing Slated

Fort Worth Dec 26 Lone Star Gas petitions injunction to stop city from entering condemnation proceedings. The case rests on a plan returned to the city by lawyer George Thompson Tr. Two girls and four youths were held in connection with the assault on Policeman James J Caplis during the Beach View garden holiday. Three others were being sought.

Lone Star Gas Fort Worth Lone Star Gas Company Seventeenth District Maesday George ‘Thompson Tr One Company Youtis Cligago Den Iris Jaimen J. Caplis Beach View Garhen Seugil

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