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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1931

Page

2

Reward for Inventor Nelson Seeks Promotion on Retirement

Washington Feb report notes Master Sergeant Paul Nelson of the comet Anillery earned invention rights worth hundreds of thousands for the government after a 20 year career. Representative Brit of War Dept introduces bill to promote him to captain upon retirement with 60 years service. Nelson’s simplified defense mine control concept netted about $1,000,000 in potential value over two years. He signed over patent rights to the government for duty loyalty and patriotism to the United States.

Washington, D. C GFI Paul Rt. Nelson Jane Brit War Department Erest Moemeni United Stater

Joan Bennett Wins Suit From Ex Mate

Joan Bennett, film actor, won a divorce suit against her ex husband in a dispute over support and alimony. The case, heard in a Fenland court, awarded Bennett $500 in monthly support and named a broker as part of the proceedings, with details indicating ongoing financial obligations.

Joan Bennett Bhattle Jean Bennett Ikeir

Shepard Hopes Appeal Delays Life Sentence In Poisoning Case

Major Shepard, convicted of poisoning his wife Zenna Shepard in 1929, seeks a new appeal after a life sentence was imposed. Bond was set at 20,000, with bondsmen approved, as prosecutors argued over testimony from nurses and letters. Shepard remains in Denver awaiting post verdict actions and potential further appeals.

Charien A. Shepard Army Pulmanner Zenna Jaze Richard J Hopkins Leteral Court Tyiel Grace Lhanlau Blonds San Artorio Karsan Cits Kans Wer Shepard Seid Shepard Mise Grace Brandon San Antonio Tezai Atocd Harry Glasy Deaver C. L. Karey Beloit Kas Mig Clara Brown Topeks Sergi EB. Greaser Army Aedical Laboratory Fort Riley Kaw Theselec Major Shepard Brandon Me Brewater United States Firesim Mons General Hospital Denver Miss Brandon Brewster Tibet Burs Mass Brandon Ubet Bbesse Kaogac City Kan Boodeven Bopkins and Mire Cheriet E. Miller John’ "Littték Earl Clare Kansas City SM. Brewster Mathy C. Kegey Liberty Ragep Tadge Hoplits Almimst Ayadin Boor Cuiter Mixes Brandon Fitzermamoy General Hoapital

Treasury Aid Sought for Russian Import Curbs

Washington February 4. A deficit in treasury support was sought to craft legislation aimed at restricting Russian imports into the United States. Chairman Hawley led a delegation from the wage and price committee in discussions with Lawman of the treasury and F. Hole, commissioner of customs, and customs officials.

Treasury Washington, D. C United States Charman Hawley Mpe FX. Hole

Armed Posse After Negro Near Sonora

In Bonona Texas Feb 4 a posse searched the open country between Renora and Danna for a Negro wanted for a crime. They say the suspect forced a woman to cook for him and left her with a slight injury to her left side after a scuffle. A posse arrested a man in the area.

Sonora Bonona Texas Renora Danna Pegre Wey Seaterdas Bill Horten

Fertilizer Distribution Planned From State Plant

Charles M. Tobiz, superintendent of the plant, announced Wednesday that the city will supply three hundred loads of fertilizer to the state for experimental use in pass ing eltzur fruit.

Eneage Diapcaal Eltzur Charles M. Tobiz Wednendas

Baby Shoes Stolen by Meanest Man OMATIA

Mid February report notes a theft involving a newborn baby’s shoes from the Clift Amok home. The article names Mrs Brook as the mother and mentions a suspect described as the meanest man, with details about timing just before the baby’s birth.

Omatia Ang Wae Mra. Brook

Labor unions not in parade over city hall protest

Fragmented OCR shows a local labor union denial of involvement in a planned parade and gathering next week. It mentions Trade Union Unity League, Carpenters Local 14, and organizers claiming no ties to the parade or the American Federation of Labor. A separate Paris obituary notes Vice Admiral Dominique Goucher, WWII Allied fleet commander, died at 64.

Iabor Macs Tradee Vnior Unity Lenge de Baer Carpenters Valor No. 14 Committee C. M. Chambers Wsher Maas Sretting M. Tuesdas American Federation of Labor Drtfareesid Paris Dominique Goucher Lar Wight Avrenches

British Admiralty Trains Sea Animals to Detect Submarines

Reports from 18/7 indicate the British Admiralty attempted to train sea creatures to hunt German submarines. Animals were said to detect motor noise three miles away below the surface, with buoys to locate underwater craft. The effort was linked to early sea warfare research by the sea lords.

Admiralty Actiss Sea Lords

Mexico Must Quit Isle in Pacific Given to France

A Paris treaty ruling discussed by PAGS on February 4 1 All er 22 awards the Pacific island to France noting Mexico must abandon Bons deolate Chopocio rock Parific island due to a decision filed yesterday at the Quai d Orsay The ruling states the Mexican government must relinquish sovereignty and remove settlers to acknowledge French control of the island and surrounding waters

Mexico Isle Pacific France PAGS Aller Aly Victor Furennel Apis Chopocio Parific Orean Island Mexicu Lue Quai Ores Advi Dsland

Miss Giese Dies in Los Angeles Hospital

Miss Giese, 26, died in a Los Angeles hospital after a Tuesday accident. A Brenham, Texas native, she recently finished her graduate work at Dr Kenner’s sanitation program and had lived in the city for six years. Surviving are her father Antigeust Giese of Brenham, four brothers

Miles Thelamasie

Russ Leader of Ourgeong Brazil Headed Meeting

Russ of San Antonio was elected president doctor Weaver of Dallas re-elected secretary and Houston to hold 1952 meeting site at the closing session of the fifteenth annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society. De Jan Hedan Sr of Greenville retires as president and joins the committees council. Papers read by Dr. Curtis Rosser Dallas and others.

Greenville. Teras Koh WB. Russ San Antonio Samuel HD. Weaver Dalles Houston Ffteenth Texas Gurgical Society de. Jan Hedan Sr Greenville Cornety’s Couner Tor Curtis Rosser Dallas T. H. Thomaton Fore Worth H. J. Kirkham Rus

Signs of Spring Maple Sap Runs Across Henry County

Local farm report notes maple sugar production beginning as sap runs in Henry county. Early signs of thaw bring the sugaring season to life with taps and boiling underway at several sugar camps.

E.R. Kalsley Henry County Farma

Oklahoma watches oil group probe in state capital

A local inquiry investigates a state oil group tied to political influence allegations. The probe centers on a Sinclair Oil and Gas connection and possible manipulation of committee leadership.

Oklahoma Oil Group Oklatinma City Peh A. Hode Omen Sinclair Oil and Gas Company

Street Extension Costs Loom in Denver Road Plan

Street extension to the Gonsslon or Rutherland Springs road faces a costly future with rocky gravel pits to be filled, delaying on the South Side. Commissioner Paul A. Breffler and Mayor C. M. Cham bert inspected the project and slated a Wednesday decision amid concerns over funding and feasibility.

Denver Baverard Stoats Gonsslon Oor Rutherland Springs Pomstitte Emans Btreec Paul A. Breffler Reffler C. M Chambert Steffler

Hines Recommends Hospital Program for Immediate Consideration

Hines, administrator, urged the hospital board to back a five million dollar prenatal care program today. He said the plan would address looming maternal and infant health needs and form the basis for a future expansion in perinatal services.

Hines Ington D. CG Bourne

Fugitive Helo in Bank Case Arrested in Houston

Shundley Gerdom and two others face charges of embezzling funds from the National Bank of Commerce in Houston. They were arrested after a government complaint alleged converting 894 dollars to personal use while serving as bank bookkeepers. A U S commissioner set bond at 3000 with the defendants arraigned for a not guilty plea.

Gerdom HB Shundley Crom Nexar Counry United States Paul A. Gockhott Shendley Han Antonin J. G. White Department Af Justice Shandley National Bank of Commerce of Elouston Sssu Shand Tex White Rhetailes

Keene Named U.S. Marshal in Laredo

Public health service inspector and Texas rangers sergeant Honey Keene was named deputy United States marshal in Laredo replacing Lyle J. Perkins, who resigned recently.

Weather and Local Conditions Reported in Segmented Notes

The fragmented OCR text references weather terms and times, noting precipitation and temperature hints. It mentions local entities and a time window for the hours around dawn, with several garbled phrases pointing to conditions in a specific area.

Cadet Reagan Earns Caterpillar Club After Big Spring Parachute Jump

Cadet Harvey W. Reagan of Kelly Field saved his life Tuesday afternoon near Big Spring Texas by parachuting from a bombardment plane. Captain B. J. Giles said an investigation will follow. Reagan becomes the fourth Kelly Field student to join the Caterpillar Club, with others having left bombers during emergency jumps.

Harvey W. Reagan Kelly Fielding Caterpillar ‘Club Big Spring Tera Kethfield Kelly Geld Reagan B. J. Giles Kelly Field At & Wo WL Wemedas E Pass St Lollos Jefe Helly el Daca Regan Viess Kelly Flelt Jon Kelly John I. Magden

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