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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1931

Page

17

Pacific Coast and Hearst Ranch Feature Mix of Wonder and Wondering

The piece blends a travelogue of the Hearst San Simeon estate with musings on geography and industry. It references giant industrial submarines, the Pacific coast, and a proposed $20,000,000 relief effort, interwoven with speculative thoughts on typhus, fleas, and public health remedies. The narrator notes Don Vonebo and Senator Hearst, discusses Arabian horses, and includes tangential reflections on education, wealth, and beauty standards.

Winal Tau Plep HARAS Don Vonebo Yehiyae c Steey Mountain

Search for 11 year old girl in San Diego area widens

Police and volunteers including 1000 adults and 200 Boy Scouts hunted for Virginia Crooks, an 11 year old girl who disappeared near her home on Wednesday. A witness reported a man seen with her within about six blocks of her home, raising fears of kidnapping or worse.

Ban Diego Calif Weman Virginia Ciiy Abe Culzany

Veterans loan bill action set for house debate

Washington Feb 16 Speaker Longworth said the veterans loan measure would be brought up in the house at 3:30 p.m. for possible action after a meeting of the unofficial Republican steering committee. The Speaker indicated he expected the measure to pass if the face value of service certificates earned a 60 percent rate, with House approval expected.

Waliington D.C Longworth Legielaiin Mace Republis Sperker Joany Tony

Shouse Prediction Sparks Senate Debate in Texas

Shouse, executive chairman of the Democratic National Committee, notes states behind his forecast as Sheppard attacks the prediction. He claims the Democratic party will adopt an anti liquor platform in 1932 while the Texas senatorial race intensifies today.

Shingson Dy Gy Fen Nenator Sheppart Desocrat Texas Touett. Shouse

Weather Forecast Parity and mild winds across regions

Santente and cleiniiz indicate parity weather with generally fair skies. An 8 Mandar night shows around 44 degrees with a higher Roenday high near 0 dexstes. AishL ta southwest winds bring moderate warmth, while Partly cleudz in the estreme east morilon suggests plently of sun. Torndar is expected cooler in the west and marth porlenn with coastal trends. Weal Termar Fate and samennes tylder Mantas night, Theeday alr folder in the eaet martien.

sAntente Cleiniiz Roenday Aveent Vale Morilon Colger Marth Porlenn

Rainfall above normal brings relief across Texas

A Sunday rain storm drenched South Texas, with 4.08 inches adding to the yearly total and causing swollen rivers and mud clogged dirt roads. San Antonio saw river rise about three feet, while fog and cool air slowed travel. Galveston reported heavier rainfall, Austin 0.74 inches, and stations across the region logged varying amounts as officials expected drier weather to return.

Texas Oklahome Aytona J. H. Jarber Unites States San Antonio Litas Jarboe Medina Jises William JL Furlong Chamber of Contemerce Galveston Oureau Austin Houston Corms Vallas del Hie

Navy Bill Forced Aside in Senate Tone

UPI reports the administration’s $90,000,000 appropriation bill was set aside in the Senate as priority was given to appropriation measures. Senate traders acted to push the larger budget item aside for the moment.

Senate Washington, D. C UPI

Elihu Root Celebrates 86th Birthday Today

Latwern at Kertice reports Elihu Root marked his 86th birthday today with a public salute. Preservation of health and long life cited by local observers as the notable theme of the celebration.

Elihu Root Latwern Kertice New Fork Jamma Rawsor

Test Spin in New Flying Boat Costs Life of Engineer

Washington Feb 14 A test spin in a new flying boat over the Potomac river cost Donald Stevens a radio engineer of the Commerce Department his life. He was praised by a friend who urged him to try the craft. Stevens died when the plane stalled at about 200 feet and plunged into the river as his wife watched from the river bank.

Washington B.C OPI Potomac River Che Donald Sterveos Department of Commerce Sievens Ber Eay

Woman Charged in Noble Murder Case

Mrs. Margaret Miller, 22, of Hammond Avenue, was charged with the murder of Eflon Noble, 23, a bookkeeper fatally shot by a prowler. Noble died after a two day struggle, blood transfusions given. Bank officials attended services at Porter Goring chapel. the body to be sent to Cooper, Texas for interment.

Margaret Miller Hammond Avenue Eflon Noble City- Central Bank and Trust Company Noble Porter Goring Bey Eng Cooper, Texas VW. A

Alfonso Fate Up to Nation Amid Constitutional Crisis

King Alfonso IIII yields to popular demand by embracing Jose Sanchez Guerra's plan for an immediate constituent assembly to decide Spain's future as monarchy or republic. Guerra would govern autocratically until a decision is reached, stabilizing the crisis.

Maghid Alfonso Iiii Tony Hhey Jose Sanchez Guerra Lhe Forimnis Torles Spain Guerra

Courtney Marries in Yuma Amid Statutory Charge Fallout

Dapper Courtney, 45, a former Kansas City convict now engaged in business, wed Mary Beth Tull, 17, one of two girls linked to statutory charges. Peace Justice B.A Krowman noted the couple’s marriage as as the statutory case proceeded, while Courtney reportedly won every game played against the girl in an alleged scheme.

Yuma Ariz Dapper Dour Courtney Kanses City Mary Beth Tull Peace Justice

Jail Delivery of 37 Is Frustrated in Texas

In Stinnett Texas on February 16 a jail delivery attempt failed when Jack Givens faced two prisoners who opened fire as he brought breakfast. Givens was assaulted but unharmed. two inmates were wounded during the incident.

Stinnett Texas Jack “Givens Yentering Attes Givens

Order Probe of Cement Industry in federal test

The Senate today ordered a federal trade commission investigation of the cement industry to determine if it is operating in violation of the anti trust laws. The move aims to uncover possible antitrust violations within the sector. The action comes as lawmakers seek to enforce fair competition and curb potential price fixing practices.

Washington, D Senate Federal Trade Commission Iui

Pension Bill Favored by House for Veterans Dependents

Washington February 16 The House committee approved a bill to provide pensions for dependents of veterans of the war from the date of the veteran's death.

Wassington Hovee Vemenns Minmiltectology

Argentina envoy passes through eight a.m. on trip

Argentine envoy and family travel via the Pacific railroad through Antonia on Monday morning en route to New York. Mexican ambassador 18 joins pointing to regional diplomacy while itinerary remains unclear.

Ore Cabrera Argentina Btn Antonia New York Pacific Railroad Tonio

Hoover Leadership Fights the Dole Curse in Policy Shift

President Hoover praised for steering the nation away from dole policies as Congress passes a farm loan plan requiring security for aid. The policy remains “mil lons for employment” but no direct dole, with Hearst papers backing self reliance. British dole crisis cited to urge Senators against similar measures.

Hoover Mr. Hoover Europe Congress Dole Hearst London House of Commons England Snowden

False Molars From America Now Munch on Foreign Food

A quirky column notes expatriate Americans adopting foreign foods and dental imagery. It cites absurd figures about false teeth and shifted values, joking that Americans abroad consume strange fare while dental gear and gems appear as humorous props in a dental office.

America

Trial of Kenneth Wimer Delayed for Fourth Time

Defense lawyers protested as the Kenneth Wimer trial in San Antonio faced another postponement in Ninety fourth District Court. A new indictment amending a prior one was discussed amid pleas for timely defense preparation. Officials reported Wimer posted bond and remained at large before Monday’s court appearance.

Louis Pape Elmira Street Winter Depuy Franklin Spears Dave Waccon Wimer Whey Spears Tynan Spents Watson

Furnished room rent on Army Wird in private home

Classified want ad notes 320 month rents furnished room in a private home on Army Wird. Includes special prices on larger lots and a 1927 Chevrolet Coupe in thorough reconditioned mechanical condition. Cafe with living room in good location offered for sale, $30 per month. Details and many other opportunities listed today in the classified insert.

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