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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1931

Page

5

Congress Debates Relief and Reconstruction Funding

Congress moves toward relief and reconstruction funding as bills advance in the House and Senate. A proposed 34.5 billion dollar bond plan, a 100 thousand dollar canal grant, and federal relief measures for farmers and unemployment are discussed amid a broad agenda. President Roosevelt backs the approach but awaits executive approval.

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Death in connection with electrocution mystery in Las

Coroner Bald returned a verdict of death by electrocution in a case involving Orr, age 60, found dead about ten days after living alone in a room. The fragmentary note indicates a welfare inquiry and an abandoned scene in Las.

France to Buy Germany Nitrates in Franco German Pact

A Franco German commission announces an agreement for France to purchase elevated grade nitrates from Germany. The deal aims to secure essential chemical feedstocks amid postwar reparations and industrial needs, with timing set for early 1930s procurement.

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Co Ed Spends Christmas at Home After Disappearance

Hinia Penfield, 19, of Coliasibus Ohio, who vanished December 17 while returning from school, was found alive in Providence Rhode Island days later. She spent Christmas with her family as doctors report memory loss but stability.

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Royston Postmaster Dies in Auto Wreck Near Hay City

Royston Der Gammil, the Calvert native and longtime postmaster at Legh Fort for about 20 years, died in a late Sunday crash near Hay City when the car he rode in ran off the road and struck a culvert. He was the car’s occupant and sustained fatal injuries.

Ostmaster Royston Gammil Calvert Hay City Legh Fort

Kidnap Suspect Held Ahead of Trial in BePewick Case

A woman accused in a kidnapping was slated to be taken by Sheriff Arthur Rabbard from BePewick to face charges in New City. The event centers on a promised arraignment and a new four hour alarm system, with details unclear due to garbled text.

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Society Notes From San Antonio Winter Social Season

Miss Helen Wellington of Denver hosted an informal tea dance at the San Antonio Country Club for debutantes. Attendees included Miss Watlington and her mother, with decorations of plumosa ferns, silver candelabra and poinsettias. A series of dinners, buffets, and dances followed at the Plaza hotel, Brooke Field, and Fort Sam Houston for various guests, engagements, and upcoming weddings among local society.

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Laval Taunt Meeting Hinted In Franco British Talks

London quarters report tentative plans for a high level Franco British rendezvous between Prime Minister and Premier Laval to discuss reparations and broader economic issues. A private letter two weeks old hints at possible January 15 dates with Paris seen as likely venue. No reply from Laval yet, MacDonald’s role broadened beyond reparations. A government white paper on the Young committee is forthcoming.

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Shaw Posts Bond After Murder Indictment

Former Deputy Bherit A. Shaw of Chicago was released on $500 bond after being indicted for assault to murder Concepcion Zavala at Zavala’s home on North Flores Street. Witnesses say Zavala fired a fence, Shaw claimed self defense after being attacked with a rock. Zavala recovered from injuries.

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Four North Carolina Banks Close Them Bank Closures Hit Small Towns

Banks in Mount Olive Goldsboro and Pikeville shut their doors as Wayne county bankers failed to open, cutting more than 2.5 million dollars in deposits. Institutions named include First National Bank of Mount Olive Wayne National Bank of Goldsboro Citizens Bank of Mount Olive and Bank of Pikeville.

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Veteran’s benefit details and loan terms discussed

The document discusses a veteran age 38 in January 1925 receiving a government service certificate of $1000. It notes that interest and principal outcomes favor the government, with projections of $590.80 to the veteran and $450.20 in interest to the government by end of 1945. It mentions no compound interest after a set period and cites January 1, 1944 as a grant date, with CAPT ODAS gE SMITH noted.

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Prohibition Agent Described as Ideal Model

A Washington dispatch portrays a prohibition agent as the exemplary official, stressing absolute duty and independence from ministerial influence. The piece extols efficiency and moral steadiness, labeling the agent an ideal standard for the service.

Washington, D.C Westow Ood Grant Ulapriortat Versonnel

Ex-Convict Found Dying of Wound

Kansas City report says 46 year old former convict Yong Micelli was fatally wounded early this morning in a vacant lot near the work site. He left a note and made no statement before dying. Local authorities investigated the incident as a possible homicide or accidental shooting.

Kansas Grry Lee Yong Micelli Micelli

Expulsion Debate Ties Church Power to Mexican Politics

Disputed move to expel clerics sparks a clash between Archbishop Diar and President Ortiz Rubio, with Manlio Fabio Alteturano pressing for curbs on religious orders. A letter from the archbishop warns of civil unrest if the measure passes, while EL Nacional asserts official publication pending tomorrow.

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German Socialist Slain With Train Begging

In Beggin on December 28 political animosities led to another brutal death. A man was struck by a train on a rail track. The attacker reportedly tossed the body after the victim was found alive and injured.

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Lone Star Gas Hearing Slated in District Court

The Lone Star Gas Company seeks an injunction to prevent the city from condemning private properties. The case is set for hearing in Seventeenth District Court on Tuesday, after defense attorney George Wiemprac returns to the city.

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Two Girls and Four Youths In Beach View Garden Case

Chicago December 28 report says two girls and four youths were aiding today in competition with the alleged crime organizer James J. Craplix holding the Beach View garden. Three others, police said, were being sought.

Chicago James J. Crplix Holdan Beach View Gardenn

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