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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1931

Page

4

Postoffice Site Debate in San Antonio Officials Weigh New Post Office

Postmaster I G Lucci and Republican reader Dr Thomson voiced support Tuesday for using the present site for a favored new San Antonio post office. A $400000 appropriation was cited to buy property in the block, possibly covering the cost of the current post office site bounded by Houston Avenue L Ammo and Travis streets.

San Antonio I. G. Lucci Dn FL. Thomson Washington Lucas Washington Andar Houston Avenue L Ammo Travis Thomson Quchio Army 3. M. C Sirvas

Coffee Shops Balk at L-Cent Cup in Rio

Rio de Janeiro residents face a coffee shortage as shops refuse to cut prices to one cent per cup despite edicts from federal authorities. Shop doors stay closed across the city amid a price dispute in the capital of the coffee producing country.

Wolvereal Rio TE Janeiro Rio de Janeiro

Officials weighing post office site options in city

Mellon and Brown discussed final decision on the post office site with a committee including Andrew Mellon Walter Brown Jenn Perry Meath. They viewed several locations in Washington area including sites near Avenue E and Fourth streets and a block south of Berar Courts, evaluating suitability for the new building.

Mellon Andrew Mellon The Treasury Walter Brown Jenn Poalmnster Genefer Perry Meath Streters Bobip Tw Washington Avenue E6 Fourth Streets Berar Courts

Vapex Inhalant Ad Claims Cold Relief

An old advertisement touts Vapex inhalant for cold relief noting rapid action through inhalation and handkerchief use. It markets Veprx and Vaper as head clearing and refreshing, claims easy at $1 for about fifty applications, and cites Efectus & Co Inc as the company.

Efectus & Co, Inc

Two Men Arrested in Prohibition Plant Raids

Prohibition agents raided three liquor plants Monday afternoon, arresting Mickey and Jagenia Hitchings on liquor charges. At a home near Fimtendorf they seized a 10 gallon still, 66 gallons of whiskey, mash, fermentors, and distilling gear. Hitchings pled guilty on one count. another suspect fled on bond and faces further charges.

Prohibition Paul A. Lockhart Oriental Shroes Mickey Compsnissioner Lockhart Dicker Jagenia Fimtendorf Hitchines Make

Chamber of Commerce drive opens with 225 workers

The chamber of commerce soliciting drive begins as 225 workers split into six groups to raise the annual budget of 128000. Major subscriptions chair Cal W. BD. Tuttle and general reliving organizer Tara Etheridge lead the effort. First report set for Wednesday at the Gunter hotel crystal ballroom. Maj. R L. alpin speaks on army ties to the city.

Chamber of Commerce Tuesilas Houston Street Cal. W. BD Tuttle Tara Etheridge Ray Keck W. E. Dickerson Hneer Martyn Maevin GC. Hill Raxmith Stobert G. Coald Crystal Ballroom Gunter Hotel Carl G. Krueger Krueger Maj R. IL. Alpin Ataft Sent

Great NZ Earthquake Disaster Described In Napier

Eyewitness reports describe a massive tremor near Napier with Cliff Toppl nes collapsing and many homes wrecked. Fires break out as water systems fail, speeding destruction while rescue crews organize depots and aid for injured women and children aboard relief ships.

New Zealand Bluté Hill Napier Prac Healy Hritich Diomede Trunedin Auckland Gibeo Nevers Wirth Eepart

McCarl Blamed for Chaos in Vet Claim Judgments

Washington DC February hearings feature American Legion rehabilitation committee led by Watson B Miller alleging that Comptroller general McCarl’s rulings hinder veterans claims. witnesses say Veterans' Bureau is guided by adverse decisions impacting fact and law questions for claimants.

McCarl Washington, D. C House Veterans’ Com American Legion Rehabilitation Committee Watson B. Miler Legion Committee Veterans' Bureau Comptroller

Army revenue pledge echoed at Randolph field talk

Antonio stated the army brings about 33 million dollars annually to the area. A W Packer, Randolph field construction quartermaster, urged goodwill toward the army for its role. T Lavbscher, president of the chamber of commerce, and Porter spoke, underscoring support and the army’s presence in the region.

Antonio A. W. Packer Randolph Field T. Lavbscher The Porter Eer Mpoke Chamber of Commerce Wahiles Generat Mats

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