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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

6

Summer team bill passes in house amid debate

In the Texas House, a $250,000 emergency appropriation for state teachers colleges’ summer school operations passed 114 to 0 after debate. An amendment to reduce the amount to $230,000 failed, while moves to delay action to March 3 faced mixed votes. Support from Rep Shelton highlighted access to higher education for the poor, with Shelton noting he is the father of 13 children.

Stin Bouse of Representatives Sherrill Bellevue Representative Eders Holder Lancaster Sanders Attite Holler Shelton San Sferess Gilbert Cisco Thay Teres Ifer Jones Jourdanton Long Wichita Falls Texas A Findenis Senate Williamson Army Wave Marine Corps National Guard Texas Bimmone University Cowboy Cunningham Abilene Renator Williamson Ben ‘Antonio San Antonio Small Wellington Holbrook Galveston

Mexico Welcomes Readers to Explore Its Rich Democracy

The piece extols Mexico’s democracy and equality at home, noting Chinese merchants in Hermosillo, a demountable telephone pole system, and a hopeful outlook for American interest. It highlights General Morelos and Vesquieras statues, Hidalgo’s portrait, and Mexico’s welcoming stance, urging readers to visit Meares to learn more.

Mexico General Morelos General Vesqueira Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla

Lord district judge named for Thirty third district

Austin Feb 20 Governor Floss Sterling sent to the senate the name of Garl Runge Mason to be confirmed as judge of the Thirty third judicial district to succeed the late J A Mclean.

Austin Floss Sterling Garl Runge Mason Senate Thirty-third Judicial District J. A. Mclean

Negro Is Shot After Plot to Wreck Train Near KOSBE Tex

A Black man was shot and two others escaped five miles south of KOSBE Texas after railway agents received a tip they planned to wreck a train. The incident occurred this morning on the Southern Pacific line as authorities investigated the attempt and casualties.

Kosbe Tex Southern Pacific Railway Here

Bitterest presidential row echoed by Rabson in Florida

Roger W Rabson told Beenie Highlands Business Association delegates in Habson Park Florida that the next presidential campaign will be the bitterest since Abrah am Lincoln days. He urged real estate as a safe investment and pointed readers to light classifieds for ads.

Habson Park Fla INS Nest Abraham Lincoln Roger W. Rabson Beenie Highlands Business Association

Hoover Vet Loan Bill Sparks Senate Debate

The Hoover proposed veteran loan measure faced sharp opposition over its terms and potential debt. Critics argued the government could borrow at 31 percent and loan at 412 percent, with Republican and Democrat votes split on the bill. Supporters warned delaying the bill could stall essential funding for veterans.

Yale Onis Stout Congress Lis Baye Agens

Vet Can Get Money at Once Under New Loan Bill

Washington officials say the veterans loan bill could enable immediate borrowing against compensation certificates once signed or enacted. The Veterans Bureau plans rapid setup, with $25 million on hand to start lending and guidance to regional offices to begin processing loans the day after enactment.

Washington, D. C Eloover Congress Veterans’ Bureau Hines Linance Dlvision Senate Veterans Bureau

Protest Over Mother in Law Kisses Costs Man Divorce

Chicago report details Claude Erickson who sued for immunity from kissing his mother in law claiming extreme cruelty. A court ordered $200 weekly alimony to his wife as part of the divorce, with the case tied to alleged coercive kisses and a nervous breakdown.

Chicago Ding Law Romuetimus Claude Erickson Erickson Daniel F. ‘Frode

Senator Poage touts highway department year book prize

In Austin on February 20 Senator Poage of Waco urged awarding the woolen button as a prize for the publication of the most expensive year book from any state department. He proposed the gold reward go to the highest bidder with proceeds added to road building. The highway department year book, 260 pages with pictures, was shown to legislators and praised as a magnificent item fit for a university. The resolution was billed as a reform measure.

Austin Poage Waco Wmce Solutign Legislature Posge Jang

Clark Funeral for William J. Clark Saturday

Death of William Joe Clark of 751 West Falls Avenue prompts funeral services at 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of the Riebe Undertaking Company. The Rev. C. L. Skinner to officiate with burial at Mission Burial Park. Native of Alaska, lived in San Antonio 30 years. survived by wife Mira Allie Clark two sons Hasmond and Willie, one daughter, and sister Mrs. Fannie Roberson of Dallas.

Allie Clark Hasmond Flethert Willie Wyatt Clark San Antonio Fannie Roberson Dal- Jaa

German Chancellor Confined to Bed

Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor Heinrich Bröning among leaders felled by illness. He was ordered to bed by his physicians after an attack of grippe. The tenure and health news impact coalition plans and daily government operations.

Beriin Einrich Broeving Gripper Sicians

Opera Star EnNdy War Stars Attend Linhome Event

Opera stars from the company gathered at Linhome on Thursday night hosted by Mrs. Marc Stuart Edwards and later by WG Sliggzins of the San Antonio Lyric League. Schipa displayed parlor magic and demonstrated a native Italian folk gate piece, with notes on smudging faces using burnt cork and attendees leaving with new beards or moustaches.

Marc Stuart Edwards Sehipa Salvi Frederick Longas Diayed Antonio Cortin Tloberia Moranzoni Edwardy Higgins WG. Sliggzins San Antonio Lyric League

Lieutenant Bartron Assigned New Duties At Randolph Field

First Lieutenant Harold A Castron air corps now at Kelly designated air corps supply officer for Randolph Field in addition to existing duties. Transfer to Randolph expected soon as he is relieved at Kelly. At Randolph he will supervise outfitting of air corps technical buildings with machinery and equipment ahead of removal of training schools from March field to Brooks field.

Bartron Harold A. Castron Air Corps Kelly Randolph Geld Randolph Field Kelly Field Barlan Sir Corps March Field Brooks Field

Youth Given Two-Year Suspended Sentence in Slaying

Dallas court today sentenced 17 year old Joe Pa Inzilo to two years suspended for the killing of Len Apperson on September 6. The youth testified he shot Apperson to defend his father who allegedly threatened him with a knife.

Dallas Joe Pa Inzilo Len Apperson Apperson

Walker Injured After Car Hits Pedestrian on Busy Street

James For, 60, residing at the Trav elera hotel, suffered bad bruises when a car struck him while he walked near Josephine Street and Broadway Friday morning. The incident left him with injuries but no further details were provided about the driver or vehicle.

Walker James For Travelera Hotel Josephine Street Broadway

Two Year Sentence in Burglary Case

Enrique Trering faced attempted burglary charges in the thirty-seventh District Court. After prior escape from deputies, he remained at liberty four months before capture by city detectives. He pleaded guilty and received a two-year term from Judge W. J. Aulerson.

Enrique Trering Enrique Eluifeg Janunes Andrya Inken W. 3. Aulerson

Suspended Sentence In Youth Theft Case In Detroit

A 10 year old youth named C B Brows received a suspended sentence in Thirty seventh District Court on a guilty plea of car theft. The theft involved a 75 dollar vehicle taken from W J Lillis at 4215 South Pine last August. Police say the Detroit area saw over seven robberies today, with seven men arrested including a man claiming to be related to Al Capone.

C. B. Brows Brown W. J. Lillis South Pine itetoTner'e NELN Detroite Mich Detroit Tuseyh Salya Y Capone

Sterling Moodys to Attend Opera in San Antonio

Governor and Mrs Dan Moody and Lt Gov and Mrs Edgar Wilt will arrive Friday evening for the Chicago Civic Opera company's first performance in San Antonio. Attorney General Jimmie Allred and Mrs Allred will also attend the operas.

Tess Stering Dan Moody Edgar Wilt San Antonio

Mexico Medical Professor Here for Texas Club Meeting

Professor I P Morinda of National University Mexico City travels to attend a Friday and Saturday event of the Texas Club of Internes in San Antonio. The intern meeting convened in the Nix professional building and later moved to the county hospital, per Dr Jay Mive, local committee chair.

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