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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1931

Page

3

Washington Fight Over Relief Bill Advances in Senate

Washington reports say chances to avoid a special session of Congress improved as relief legislation neared accord. Democratic leaders back administration plans to pair Republican resistance with a proposed $25 million aid package to the Red Cross, aiming at veteran and rehabilitation measures while considering farmer loan details and revenue control debates.

Washington D. C Congress Senate Amd Masimuey Effaria Priade

Rites for Priest Set for Tuesday

The parish announces funeral rites for Father Hucehomer, a longtime Texan cleric, to be held Tuesday morning at St. Josephine's Catholic Church. He formerly served at Wearrlehurch in San Antonio and led congregations in Roerne and Berlin.

Tinerat Earvices Ker Augustine Maarhemer Requien St. Josephine'a Catholic Vathor Hucehomer Texan Ered Wearrlehurch San Antonio Roerne Nnd Berlin Teratlerd Front Action

Congress Debates Independent Offices and Meyer Nomination

Amid Senate action, hearings continue on the Meyer nomination to the Federal Reserve Board and investigations proceed into state charges. Leaders push expedited funding and pension measures for veterans while committee work covers district appropriations and private bills.

Satornay Nate Iberammiites Hirgene Meyer Federal Reserve Board Colambi Senata Tanders Fetler Fund St. Paul Italion Meyer Lanis Sormmitt Passel District of Columbus Rovie

Sally O'Neil Replaces Lola Laye on Cruze Lot

A chaotic paragraph heavy with names and slang notes Sally O'Neil replacing Lola Laye in a project titled Salvation Neil with Sally’s rise framed amid industry gossip. The piece mentions Jala Lane Chandler Kohinson and a cast of Chicago actors linked to First National and Metro Goldwyn Mayer.

Sally O’neil Lola Laye Cruze Lot Louella Mme! Copsings Las Angeles Sally O'Neil Craa Sally Jala Lane Sally Wa Tieren Chandler Jimmie Cruze Mrs Lam Chandlee Rhona Hhp Chicago Kubec Losing John Right Edward Kohinson Raat Robinson Carsar Mer Buster Collier Nrireans First National Marie Prevost Nuster Collier Marie Metro Goldirsn- Mayer Marie Treve

American Will Conduct Civic Chicago Opera

Van Grave, a Philadelphia native, will become conductor and coach for the Civic Opera company in Chicago within months. He previously served as assistant conductor from 1921 to 1995, and led The Music Rob ber, which won the David Bispham medal award.

Chicago Web Tsrac van Grave Chicken Clvic Oper Aiknomeryenter-Iag Philadelphia van Grove David Bispham

Cycle globe trotter on trek across world by bike

New York report tracks Mina Reneo Orden Ter as a world cycling journey writer notes her trip spans continents. Aimed at sharing experiences from diverse landscapes, the adventure highlights resilience and cross cultural signals while detailing travel milestones and challenges.

Cycle Clobe Trotter New York Mina Reneo Orden Ter Aerows Dane Orden Ter

Women Demand Cut in Bread Prices in City Protests

Nine bakers in Murabolt Park district report restrictions by women aligned with The Mothers' League pressing a boycott to force bread price from 1 to 2 cents per pound loaf. Movements grow after Superior Judge Venin E Tule issues temporary order restraining picketing by the Northwestern Thikine company and others in AME communities.

Cnorgo Murabolt Park Tremsole Mathers’ League Boscott Lakers Ray Ince Inken Justee Venin Pine Thikine Yeatralay Lars Holt Cishe

Pershing and France At World War I Training Differences

General John J. Pershing recounts tensions with France over American training methods in 1918. He notes French demonstrations overshadowed independent American drills, stresses open warfare readiness, and calls for better minor tactics training for company officers. He reflects on collaboration, division arming, and the shift toward self-reliant command.

John J. Pershing Peinin

Criticism of Allied Training Methods in WWI Debates

The document reviews criticisms of Allied training methods, noting French opposition to certain training needs and debates among British officers. It cites Sir Douglas Haig era discussions with Clemenceau and Petain, asserting British methods blend French principles with own experience. It emphasizes language, manpower limits, and the aim to integrate units without surrendering core open and trench warfare principles.

Reached Understanding in Talks with Clemenceau and Pes

In the erd, my conferences with M. Clemenceau and General Pesfain have produced what now seems a satisfactory understanding. It was agreed to proceed as before with Breach instructors and a limited number of French units. Later our regiments would join French divisions for training in the trenches, with exchanges of officers, and then reuniting under our own command. A few days ago Clemenceau sent a cordial note expressing his gratitude.

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Transportation and Army Leaderships Amid War Strain

The report reviews rail and labor shortages affecting Allied logistics, noting Craveille's tight control over railway management and the British concessions. It discusses General Ilies on station and potential replacements, plus debates on sending additional troops with Britain and ensuring return of personnel. It emphasizes steady rail capacity, timely asset recovery, and coordinated Allied efforts toward a decisive, unified war effort.

Supreme War Council Faces Planning Amid Unclear Status

The diary quotes indicate the supreme war council remains an advisory body with unclear status, while allies push for concerted spring and summer operations. The plan discussed a January 24 conference in Compiegne with top leaders to align offensives, including a February push near Soissons and placements for the 26th division. Generals Bell and LR Lares were among attendees, with gratitude for service in France and prior Allied coordination.

Supreme War Council Nigt Itv Sirlian Hobertson Waft Plana Compirene Vetsin Boch Robertson Taawrenee Anibvine Bord Soissons J. Franklin Bell Thomas TW. Lares Lei Amit Tinrre France

Old Glory Contest Set For Sunday

The article notes a weekly picture contest with No. 2 and a new No. 3 reaching a Sunday deadline. Prizes total 100 dollars per ten weeks, with $1009 overall for the series. Entrants are urged to include the contest number and cost to ensure entry processing.

Hunireda Sil Bain Stork

Marines Occupy Two Towns in Northern Nicaragua

U S marines moved to garrison key port towns in northern Nicaragua including Pueblo Nuevo and Somoto amid heightened border activity. The operation signals U S concern over rising tensions near the border and aims to stabilize strategic sites.

Nicaragua Portola United States Lowne Pueblo Nuevo Somolo Toaduren Borler

New Literature Is Need, Author Says

Philadelphia February 8 A future generation of writers must craft a completely new form of literature says Thornton Larkington. He notes reader interest in books is waning and calls for innovation to revive reading.

Philanelpaia Toott ‘Larkington

Young Carrier Marion Chelkowski Aims For Radio Engineer

Marion Chelkowski aged 16, of 110 Pear Street, Brackenridge High senior, has served route 24 from Broadway to Main for over a year. He earns money from the San Antonio Tight route to buy radio sets as he plans to become a radio engineer and enjoys logging radio stations worldwide.

Marion Chelkowski Pear Street Brackenridge High School Broadway Main San Antonio

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