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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1931
Page
4
Aboard the U S S Los Angeles in late February 1931 the dirigible Gr emitted, en route to fleet maneuvers. The report notes ongoing airship movements and preparations as naval forces test tactics and communication.
An airship crew reports smooth progress along the western Atlantic toward Guantanamo Bay. They describe sunset timing, plans to moor briefly near Cubs, and potential sighting of the Oropesa, with Patoka as home during maneuvers. The ship carries 40 aboard including 13 officers and 34 men.
Mexico City marks the thirteenth anniversary of the Queretaro constitution and the first anniversary of President Ortiz Rubio’s administration. Highlights include a bull fight for Oaxaca earthquake relief and a torch relay to the national palace. The event closes with a parade of 28 top beauty contestants and a gold bull’s ear emblem prize. Public offices and businesses close for the celebration.
In a speech to the national industrial congress Stalin asserted the five year plan will be completed in four years and that with full use of national resources Russian technicians could finish in three. He claimed the Soviet Union will soon become the greatest agricultural power on earth.
On February 5 the Rev. Irvine Eversole celebrated his 101st birthday. His eldest son, also a preacher, is 61. The event marks a long life of service in the ministry.
MANICO Feb 5 The Mexican foreign office declined to comment on the Clinpher ton Rock dispute awarded to France. The French chargé d'affaires said King Victor Emmanuel of Italy had decided in favor of France, in a dispute over ownership of the rock 870 miles west of the Mexican coast in the Pacific Ocean.
Hidalgo Texas February 5 A meeting of the Hidalgo County Bar Association held at the courthouse February 2 to oppose Pare hill’s proposal to move Hidalgo County from the ninth district. The association voted unanimously to oppose the bill and named Dr Strickland Sid Harrison Neil Brown of Edinburg and McAllen B A McDaniel Oliver C Aldrich and others to appear before Austin committees. If passed the bill would leave Hidalgo with a single district court handling civil and criminal matters.
London reports Britain orders a complete inquiry into yesterday's Plymouth harbor air crash. A tri-motor all metal plane plunged into the water, killing nine and injuring three, as officials review the accident scene and investigate causes.
In Durant and Enid, Will Rogers prepares matinee and evening shows with Frank Hawks piloting. He raises about 100 dollars daily for drought relief, aiming for nearly seventy thousand dollars to aid sufferers, while engaging in political jabs about education funding with Gov. Murray.
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