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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1931
Page
12
The article discusses a study at Reiter University aimed at deterring intoxicated driving by testing detection methods. It notes concerns about bike rider behavior and penalties for steering under the influence in accidents.
Albert Martin reports that Trans order Gas company has filed an appeal with the environmental commission against a city ordinance raising domestic gas rates from 73 to 10 cents per 1000 cubic feet, approved by the city council in Laredo.
Laurels for the San Antonio Little Theater production Enter Madame point to director Caster Gwynne who staged and played the male lead. Judy Drought earns praise for the famous singer role in the second play of the season as the troupe repeats the program at San Pedro playhouse Tuesday night.
A 1934 Universal Service feature notes Boris Karloff as the logical successor to Lon Chaney, comparing early stars and listing Karloff in Frankenstein and other films. It mentions Carl Laemmle and silent era fame, with references to other actors and upcoming Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer plans and public appearances.
Lucy Marshall Richardson and Gay MacLaine lead the final Little Theater performances for Mora Drestan a stage work about Izzerald and a singer husband. Beaudet Fin foe and others deliver notable character work as the company bids farewell to Enter Madame.
Report notes Governor Gardner pressed by Taylor to intervene in a case from Salem involving John Moore. The crime description references an assault on a sleeping girl and a deadly outcome, with details obfuscated in the OCR text.
Washington dispatch summarizes military orders listing retirements and transfers across various stations including Fort Sam Houston Camp Hood and Walter Reed. It notes personnel movements, unit redesignations, and command updates affecting Army leadership and deployments.
Blue Willow Inn plans a New Year’s Eve celebration on Thursday evening with Buck McGinnis, the manager, announcing a program of entertainment. Music by the Ten Commodores, plus special attractions, are promised as preparations continue.
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