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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1931
Page
16
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English statesman and mother Shurleit will undertake an extensive speaking tour of the United States this fall, with plans announced in Lodas.
Stock market activity shows gains but is clouded by fiscal fears as Mellon warns of a heavy national debt funded by bond sales. Analysts expect congress to adjourn March 4, hoping extra sessions or decisive action to ease pressure on banks, industry, and employment. United States and world markets watch silver, copper, steel scrap, and agricultural sectors amid mixed signals.
In Cueko, Texas, Friday February 30th, the Hoel family welcomed a boy and a girl, making farmer Jim Bel a double grandfather. The births occurred at the homes of Norbert Hoel in Curco Post Office area and Mrs. Waleri Mathwan in Arnecheville, with Mr. and Mrs. Bothl and Mrs. Hart also reported new arrivals. the community notes the coincidence of a jinx day yielding twins.
Police report multiple assaults during Sunday night and Monday as taxi drivers describe knife slashes and beatings. Victims include Lete Hawi M4 Tinena Vista driver at Robert B. Green hospital, and Ramirez who picked up a fare on Ilivag Street. Lacy town resident attacked en route home, while Mary Farias was struck in her San Fernando street residence.
Mrs Chara Drisens Sevier of Austin was injured in a head on collision Saturday night near Kingsville while returning from a meeting with Hal Levine. Sevier is a Democratic national committeewoman from Texas and former president of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs.
Bent on robbery, John Sutcliffe entered the den store and heard rasping sounds as Gig Wells slept in the basement. Flo recounted the intruder said he had slid down the coal huts last night to rob the place and then fell asleep.
Birth of a national organization the American Academy of Air Law to coordinate aviation and air law development was announced today by Frank T. Somance dean of the New York University School of Law in New York City on February 18.
A WASITINGTON report states interstate commerce enforces a rate revision on petroleum products. The change moves freight from the west and southwest to the northern region, affecting pen garoline and related fuels.
In Washington F. Nugent of Dahe announced a newly organized campaign to challenge chain stores. The effort aims to unite independent merchants and oppose large corporate chains, signaling a major local business clash prepared for action.
A Canton steamer disaster in China leaves one hundred dead as reports describe panic and loss at sea. The wreck is linked to heavy waves and chaotic scenes on board, with survivors recounting perilous moments and rescuers rushing to aid trapped passengers.
Builders from all sections gather for the convention opening Monday in St. Louis to address unemployment in the field. About 300 visitors register on the first day as officers and committees review plans, with keynote remarks by George Willian Sharp and other leaders. A reception and theater outing are planned, with Mayor C M Chambers and Captain A W Parker among those welcoming delegates. A Mexico City excursion is also slated for some attendees.
Washington debate highlights Congress examining official funerals for lawmakers paid by the government. Representative Sumner of Texas denounces the practice calling it barbaric and cites a line item such as tickets for a corkscrew at nineteen cents as example of expense account abuse.
Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin discuss India’s peace amid rising concerns as a conference nears. The report notes the looming turnout and national leaders awaiting further talks in New Delhi. In other news, Frank B. Beyer, noted mining engineer and philanthropist, died at his San Ysidro home after a bustling career in sports and industry.
Enlisted men of Wart Sam Wowton will host their Morty ulnee greety fyr Officera club at the army last Monday aight as a benefit for One Army Helief society. The entertainmest will be pattern ed aflee that held Saturday in officers, when approximately $100 was raised for ariy relief organization. The Fort Sam Houston Officers' club has been converted into att ole tine waloon, dane and gumbling halt full of justice combinal.
Veteran pilot with nineteen years in the clouds is killed at Candler Field Atlanta on a clear day. The accident occurs before a crowd of several hundred during a day off from duty. The worker had a record of frequent encounters with the elements and had recently taken aloft a new plane.
Government accelerates construction of the highway from Mexico City to Laredo with 2000 workers on site and 400 bridges planned. Provisional route aims to open for U S travel by early June, promising a scenic mountain corridor through Sonora and San Luis Potosi regions.
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