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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1931
Page
3
Washington, Feb 19. The grain market could surge if cornering triggers a 700 million bushel wheat carryover by July 1. Chairman Copge of the board warned that such a move would nearly wipe out the combined carryover and cash wheat held by the entire utility.
A tainted letters scheme aimed at a banker triggered a money drop in a designated alley. An envelope with marked currency was picked up by a man later arrested. charges are being prepared as investigators from Turkee and Han Antonia collaborate with local officials.
An electric workshop mishap injured jeweler W. A. Mohny, 42, at 209 Merescheldl, as soldering work caused a door or chair to fall and trap his right foot. He was taken to a hospital in unknown condition. Also injured were W. Maxey, 65, and Fidel Enghiez, 27, in separate car collision incidents in Austin and Laredo respectively.
County officials consider stopping cash payments on gift vouchers after investigators reported grocers exchanged vouchers for groceries. Grocers allegedly gave holders up to 224 dollars monthly in goods, with only certain vouchers redeemable.
A government report states that 18 insurgents were killed near El Twit in northern Nicaragua as Marines repelled rebel forces. Details indicate intensified fighting and casualties on the rebel side.
Read of nightly dances and social events in San Antonio area venues. Advertisements list performances by Odie, Marlies, and various acts with music, dancing, and specials at establishments on W Commerce Street and Midway area.
In an A and P store shoppers encounter the world class coffees Eight O Clock Red Circle and Bokar the famous A P Coffee Trio. These blends fit nearly every taste and are so satisfying that they are preferred by many coffee drinkers. You must taste them to understand why price is not a sure guide to satisfaction. The best coffee is the one you like most regardless of cost.
Officials weigh using the present hospital site for a new federal post office and reserve the right to pay up to 327,000 if the current site is reused. Dallas official Philip M. Hill says the old building should be torn down and a new one built on the current lot, with the site valued at 295,100 dollars if the sale proceeds.
Mrs. Rosnyt peint, sister of Wine Mazur Joh Tolin, to be custodian of the Spanish Governors’ Palace on March 1. About 100 applications were filed. Mascot Chambers referred all applications to Terk Carmis slance Jaroh Mubiola, with War favored for the position though confirmation was not made. Tate chairs the patio committee overseeing palace renovations and procurement, while Nevelove Gefore Bax schedules purchases at law prices.
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