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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1931

Page

2

Sunmer School Abolition Sought In Legislature

In Austin on February 3, lawmakers debated abolishing summer school appropriations and an ad valorem tax measure. Representatives Weinert Gilbert and Dohorts clashed over cuts to state expenditures, while a utilities plan proposed state ownership of power plants and lines drawn mixed reactions. A House agriculture panel backed a jute measure, and bills on crime and payroll limits drew committee attention.

Austin Hense Lobl Senate Winett Seguin Gilbert Cisyn Dohorts Gilhiri Schnala Weinert Beraint Cunningham Abilene Sie Fie Clenty Cormacion Stehay Jo Ontario Ormada Texas Veiace Fredericksburs HILL Coz Ot Parie House Committee Om Agriculture Weinert Arking Bouze Criminal Jurispredidenee Comiblitse Petach Repressnteaise Dobneon Carrizo Apnngs Boise Beard Melvin Treslor Bostow Leec Nigt

Planner drafts zoning map for San Anionlo city plan

Planner in charge of the San Anionlo city plan works on a tentative zoning map. Mills of St Louis is cited as a planner guiding the air related zoning effort and city officials warn of upcoming adjustments. The process involves outlining a building layout and columned sections to align with proposed zoning.

QO. Mills St Louis San Anionlo

66 Miles On 1 Gallon Of Gas

An oddly garbled inquiry mentions 66 miles per gallon and lists scattered proper names and places. The unreadable text references water, patents, sitestring, and various names, ending with a request to “Write him.” No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible.

Prosperity in Five Foreseen by Texas Business Leader

Antonio, vice president of General Telephone in Shreveport, forecasts prosperity across the Southwest. He notes firm contacts nationwide with many in Texas and the South, saying the region weathered last year’s downturn better than others. He urges continued spending on oil, cattle, and coal to sustain growth through the coming year.

Antonio Creneral Hleetei Company Antonio Reversi Hose Tivadas United States Texas Southmess Oklahoma Southwest Che Isiness Berlin Munich Illustrated Press Germany San Antonio Mexico Central South America

Speed Charge on Cyclist Dropped in Corpara Court

A case from Corpara court drops a speed charge against a cyclist after an eve nest mixup. The lingering details reference a 1960s era event, mentioning a company and a movement for free tolls and charges, with unclear names and locations.

Corparalien Manson Feirsroy Vompamy Tater Wits Rdirs

Unscrambled fragment hints at local notice items

The readable text mentions a date and events with vague references to a meeting or invitation. Names and specifics are unclear, leaving an outline of a schedule or notice rather than a full report.

JIL SGENE OF RCURON JIL SGENE OF RCURON FUL WEEN

Fragmentary OCR text mentions February dates and local events with unclear names and places. The readable material is garbled and lacks coherent facts for a precise summary.

Jil Sgene Rcuron

Merchants Warned of Tax Burdens

Merchants warned of tax burdens amid unclear references to policy and proposed measures. The text appears garbled, but hints at tax discussions affecting commerce and potential public reaction. Names, places, or specific dates are not clearly legible in the available excerpt.

Livestock Group Defers Meeting Amid Administrative Delays

A deferral is announced for the livestock group’s planned business session. The proceedings, tied to local officials and named participants, will be postponed due to administrative delays and pending rulings, with Eldorado figures among those requesting the delay and scheduling a new date for Tuesday.

Jury to Probe Lunatic Death in County Jail Case

A jury is to investigate the death of Burwell in a county jail after an assault following admission to a hospital. Witnesses pledge to testify about the beating and health issues, with authorities naming Sheriff Whistler and local officials. The inquiry aims to determine details of the death and any responsibility.

Bern Menre RW Stare Beck Itoi Wells Manny Valnwon Corler Whistler Burwell Imon Amd Coclesque Val Verd Corley Antonio Bn Ardey Jearney Selita Suiri Anil Rentanes Brendervon Vail

Turkeys Rebels Executed After Menemen Uprising

In Menemen Turkey during martial law two dozen condemned rebels were hanged after trials for leading a failed uprising. Gallows and gibbet posts rose in the town as authorities crushed the revolt. Leaders including Sheik Esyad were condemned to death amid widespread fear and public displays.

Menemea Turkey Bodley Eibbets Republic Caliphate Wnen Angora Aslam Mustapha Kemal Aisha Fez Allah Sheik Esyad Sheik Csead Wes Titseva Ali Harsin Tae Aeng-Mint de Aeng-Mint de Singhiensd Fsex As Jechew

Disposal plant water increases during week of continuous rains

Readable fragments describe increased water at a disposal plant amid ongoing rains. Names and details are garbled, with references to numbers and persons such as Paul Steffler and others, but no clear events or locations emerge. The text lacks coherent facts suitable for a full summary.

Uamenieinacs Paul Steffler

City collects back taxes to near expected totals

Back taxes totaled 28 608 81 collected by the city during January. Tax attorney O H B Kremer announced Tuesday that the amount, though lower than December, passed his office's expectations as collections slow with county payments. Final two days of the week hint February totals will exceed January.

Jonuney O. H. B. Kremer Althoug Shouk Kramer

Jake Paralysis Baffles Doctors Report

Feb 3 report unclear but notes two used by Jamelea eTratract were reported to the health department. No evra is known.

Jake Ls Angete Jamelea eTratract Y Health Department

Lady Decies Former Helen Vivien Gould Claimed by Death

Lady Decies born Helen Vivien Gould dies after a heart attack in London. Widow of the late Ferdinand de Lannoy, she was a longtime society figure and heir to the Gould fortune, with a 1914 New York ceremony and a royal London reception.

Lady Decies Helen Vivien Gould Tondwin Helen Vivien Tan Heivres Slewan Renides Hee Bovbani Heme Lonion Walle Wert Afelca Jads Ferien Gould Wan George Jay Kowld Jay Gowld Venalls Fin

Thirty Seven Die in Colombia Riots

A chaotic riot in Colombia left thirty seven dead and many wounded as crowds swarmed the streets. Military and police imposed curfews while officials sought to restore order amid escalating clashes.

Colombia Rocha Jolotabin Eangrsacional Electrone

Rogers Opens Big Day in Oklahoma

Oklahoma's Will Rogers spent a busy day in the capital raising $10,000 for drought relief, opened with a lecture at the University of Oklahoma field house, and planned stops at Norman Chickasha and Ardmore. He dined with Governor Murray, spoke to a joint legislature, and drew a crowd at Shrine Auditorium with receipts around $60. The event featured banter with Gov Murray and remarks praising Gov. Murray's eyesight and Oklahoma progress.

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Sterling Urges Cutting College Expenses

Austin report says Rainy B. Sterling forecast lower tax revenues this year and urged that the education colleges receive a reduced but still necessary share of budget cuts.

Sterling Austin Edace

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