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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1931

Page

2

Machine Gun Book Printed At Fort Benning

A field note compiled by Captain Collins and Captain Hoares outlines a 100 page pocket manual for machine gun officers. The note book covers mechanics, lacing, indirect fire, men and equipment, and aims to provide concise technical guidance for use in the field prescribed for the Third Brigade machine gun formations. It has been adopted by the Eighth Corps and will be supplied to all machine gun commands.

Hares Io Uns Bam Tlouslon Collins el - Infantry Fort Benning Eighth Corps Collins Han Ant Bon

Captain Collins Publishes Field Manual for Punter Units

Capain Harry A Collins a machine gun expert compiles a field manual with Ford Sam Roys ton supplied. Contact with Mar s pilleetion 57 Light Classified for the best opposite positions.

Ralesmes Mars Pilleetion

New Zealand Quake Strikes Hastings area and death toll soars

A severe earthquake in Hastings New Zealand brings widespread destruction. Officials report thousands dead or injured as rioting and armed guards appear in town. Sewer systems collapse, rescue efforts focus on debris, and a national day of mourning is proclaimed.

Hastings New Zealand Wellington Nepier Surrousiling Premies Forbes Sunilay

Ship Stranded by New Zealand Quake Disrupts Harbor

Refugees report a powerful earthquake near Napier lifting the bay floor and grounding ships. Veronica was stranded in the backwater when the quake raised the entire seabed, lifting the harbor floor so high steamers cannot reach the quays. The inner harbor is now dry and smaller craft lack anchorage.

N.Z. Wuake Ellington Mer “Aeeland Rum Ftricken Coset City Judap Sai M.S. Veronica Napier

Earthquake Tremor Reported Near Albuquerque Event

An aviso from Kansas City reports a minor tremor near Albuquerque with no serious damage. Radio operator B Laizur tracked the event as Donald Drake from Albuquerque relayed that dust and fear rushed through the house but dishes were broken, then he signed off.

Ransan Kansas City Suntown Albuquerque B. Laizur Donald Drake Drake

Weather forecast details for Texas and surrounding regions

A fragmented weather summary lists temperatures, wind, and precipitation across several Texas cities including Abilene and Dallas. It references clear and variable conditions, with mentions of moderate winds, rain chances, and temperature readings for different times of day.

Palthwesters Preelphwehon Nove Texas Ubta Fom Taulahita Helen Hugh Low Abilene Wilena N.Y Erthar Willteten

Chamber Campaign Leaders Set Friday Report on Drive

Chamber campaign leaders plan a Friday report on progress toward a $125000 drive for the chamber of commerce. Chairman Carl C. Kruerger announced that meetings at the Gowler hotel will present reported totals and aim to push contributions beyond the current $75000.

Chamber Teader Chamber of Commerce Gowler Hotel Carl C. Keueger Thurday BLM Kruerer Kroeger Cai

Passes Issued to Protect Autoists

Inca motorists face arrest risk if driving improperly as officials seek new license plates. County headright and inspector Thorales oversee proceedings. Colling claims prior cooperation from the Kichway department and county attorney to obtain immunity for motorists seeking licenses. Sight tests required to secure licenses.

A.W. Coli Colling Kichway Younty

Maverick Admits Error in Cat Food Report

Albert Maverick acknowledged a misstatement after ruling that meat from dead animals collected on an county highway was used in cat food manufacturing. The county commissioner's objection and investigation showed only two healthy animals were involved, with the rest deemed unsuitable for any use. the incident concerns the meat as fertilizer rather than pet food.

Abert Maverick

City Plans New Traffic Stops Installation

City officials announced a project to install traffic stops at multiple corners to improve intersection safety. Details mention commissioners and names associated with Kant Commerce and local streets, with plans tied to a broader traffic efficiency initiative. The plan aims to reduce collisions by adding signals or stop controls at four corners during the coming months.

Medical Officer Ondered to Europe

An unclear historical note records Medical Officer Ondered set to depart for Europe aboard a voyage from Fort Am Honan toward New York by April in connection with a medical mission or Mothers and Old Dame Pallialary. The fragmentary text mentions clinicians, a tenens assignment, and overseas movement.

Mey Cornett Fort Am Honan New York Enenge Aturimare Pegtas Tean Vaneterten

Uniform legislation faces setback over officer attire ruling

Judge C B Lattimore of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals rejected a proposed uniformed officer arrest rule as ridiculous. Senator W A Williamson of San Antonio backs new legislation to resolve the issue following Davis’s county ruling on traffic arrests.

C. 8. Lattimore Texan Court of Criminal Ageade Stele W. A. Williamson San Aitubie Molorikta Zor Williamson Lattimore D. ¥. Davis Davis Aurt of Criminal Appeals Juder Lattimore Accourwa Moe Sirresta Ini Thes Fae Basiz Thes Davin

Hill Is Awarded Commission as Ranger Captain

Dr PF H BM pastor of the First Presbyterian receives a ranger commission from Adjutant General W W Sterling. He has served as chaplain of the rangers for three years after Governor Dan Slooly’s recommendation, and also officiates for multiple law enforcement and Western heritage groups as a ceremonial chaplain.

Hill PF. H. BM First Presbyterian Bomb Chaplaan Teans Rangers Baw Ranger W. W. Sterling Tctal Patrol Rangers Dan Slooly W. W. Blerhing Tony Hickman J. W. Hogera Texoc

100 Gallon Still Leads to Arrest

Prohibition agents arrested Dickey after a hearing before a state commissioner on charges including manufacture and possession of liquor. They found 66 gallons of whiskey and 900 gallons of whiskey mash at 12 Oriental Street, linking the suspect to unlawful production.

Uni A Paul Asnekbarl Key Oriental Street Dickey

Fredericksburg Road Extension Plan Announced

Street commissioner Paul Steffler said the extension of Fredericksburg Road into San Pedro Avenue via Press Street will open within ten weeks. Crews have been pinned and rest, and work is advancing toward completion.

Frederickebars San Pedro Avenue Press Street Atreet Paul Steffler Thureday Tre

Plaque Order for Denver Heights Park Building Halted

An order to place a bronze plaque on the Denver Heights recreation building was rescinded by Major C U M Chambere at the urging of a Denver Meighra women’s committee. The committee objected to listing council officers on the plaque, noting their involvement in securing the project. The building is slated for completion in March.

Hauvever Rubio Benny Denver Heights Park M. Chambere Denver

MP Official on Alamo City Visit

Safford executive vice president of the Manuel Pacific Railroad with headquarters in Houston dies. Local official reports plan to visit the Plaza hotel and terminate Thursday.

Alamo City Safford Misanuel Pacific Railroad Ian Houston Bere Thuruitay. Ae Ip Botrl

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