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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1931
Page
1
A chaotic India scene unfolds with Mahatma Gandhi returning to optimism after a day of silence as thousands of demonstrators clash with anti-Gandhi foes. British figures warn Manchuria watch while air power and a curious bald eagle story frame the strange wartime era.
CHICAGO Dec 2 1961 teachers were asked to work one unpaid month in the coming year to save $5,000,000 for the school system. A board of education sub committee outlined the plan citing past cash shortages. Teachers, unpaid for months due to deficits, were expected to resist the proposal.
Fragmentary Chicago item states John Keler and Tina, possibly typos for Ty, discuss reasons for a happy marriage. Readable parts mention nights, wit, and a manor ready, with unclear phrases about a spouse’s merit and stability.
A chaotic report details Mayor Chambers announcing shifts in public funds and bond sales. The city contends a million dollar refunding plan, with 26 million released for a purpose, but state comptroller records show funds undisbursed. Purchasers’ names withheld, bonds may be sold but registration awaited.
A band of armed robbers terrorized Pink River Minnesota executing a home and store burglary spree. They forced residents and two families from their beds, looted cash drawers and jewelry totaling hundreds of dollars, and abducted captives to a nearby house before fleeing. Local constable Ole Hougward was knocked down during the raid.
In Chicago on December 29, 1949, Joseph Rose, 40, was killed when two men demanded money from a customer inside his tiny shoe store. Rose replied he had no money, and the assailants fired twice before fleeing.
Captain Elarrrd Calling plans training for the Third Reignite unit at Fort Houston then relieved from local assignment and ordered to Fort Francis Warren for onward duty.
A new partner will join Sidney Lenz in his bettie of bridge with Dir and Mrs Kyl Cuthbertson after Oswald Jacoby withdrew from the match. Jacoby is scheduled to return later. Vern’s new partner will play with the Gulbertaons as they lead by 6,840 polnia. Eight rubbers were played Monday night with the “nimenach-toreing system” causing a loss of 60 polls in their feud, mainly as Guiberlson fell 1400 points. Complete recap on page 4, Second Section.
A late week storm outlook predicts rain and continued high temperatures across the region. Forecasters cite scattered showers Tuesday night and cloudy skies Wednesday, with a warm spell and highs near the mid 80s. West Texas may see clearer, warmer conditions while other areas get ongoing showers.
In ANAULAG Lexag December 21 officers say conflicting stories surround the death of D J Mecklrath of Houston. A fisherman and a bench com ber were held in separate jails with no charges yet filed. Mecklrath and his duck hunting companion F C Denham of Houston disappeared December 10. Mecklrath’s body was found Sunday in Trinity Bay.
In a prison disturbance at San Quentin, eight inmates were shot and one man died. A escape attempt triggered the melee as convicts fired and ran through alleys, injuring several others and leaving one guard lightly hurt.
El Paso police report the fatal shooting of 44 year old New York mining engineer N. Moblar by companion Hurshel Smith in a business district automobile. Smith, 62, claims self defense and says Moblar aimed to wreck the car to kill him.
A garbled obituary fragment notes the widow of Sidney Lanier, Mary Phy Leruier, aged seven or more, described as a poet. It mentions Charles D. Lanier and a Southern Lines figure, with unclear local ties and a funeral context amid a wreck of legible names.
Military dispatch recounts a night aerial and ground assault on Chinchow as Japanese forces push toward strategic targets along the Peiping Maikden railway. Chinese defenders countered with renewed attacks, while Japanese mobilization and air power threaten key railway bridges and routes.
The article details Garner Fors plan to raise revenue by 204 million to cover treasury deficits. It notes attempts to amend existing laws to fund increased taxes and mentions discussions among Texas representatives and various figures about the political program.
Reported in Cincinnati on December 29 the identification of a new suspect in the kidnapping and slaying of six year old Marian McLean. Three sisters, ages 12 and seven, testified in a lineup and pointed to a man who had allegedly abducted the youngest girl last summer. Police described the suspect as carrying a strap or belt and said no charges would be filed until corroborated by the girls' statements at the hospital observation.
In Ormond Beach Florida on the night of a local event John D Rockefeller watched a fox gold statue gesture toward elements of a gala performance. He commented on the scene noting the crowd’s reaction and the performers singing a tune as the spectacle concluded.
WALLINGTON February 2 The newly appointed head of state overviews the American delegation to the Geneva Arms conference. Neem Paris is named as senior member of the delegation with a key role in negotiations and formalities at the parley.
A welfare official testified before a Senate committee that federal relief funds are essential for arms of states unable to meet needs with voluntary efforts. Agencies report shifting funds from recreation to essentials like education and housing while rent relief strains households and questions rise about duration of aid.
An auction of recovered loot led by auctioneer J. F. Baern raised 408.65 dollars. The sale occurred midweek as a police report to Chief Gyrga Kilns noted the coordinated effort and the value of items seized from the Kiegel Leraz case and other recovered property.
Fragmented ad style text lists rents and place names for apartments including 219 plan 225 82 Marge 5.00 week and 370.03 month, 347 Pec 990.00 month 314 almrocsa 82.59 month at 707 St Eren F28.60 month plus various brands and owners. the readable fragments read like a classified insight into vacant properties and rental terms.
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