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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1931

Page

5

House Battles Over Bill for Food Aid Debate

Washington January report shows Republicans warning of waste while the Farm bill fights to fund seed and food supplies for drought regions. A Curaway amendment adds 16 million for farmers. Southern Democrats drift, urban representatives press for 500 million for city food relief. Congress faces conference negotiations on the bill.

Curaway Dinectar Arkenaas Senate Farmera Cremer Wood

Burma Revolter Believed Alive

Officials in Rangoon believe the rebel believed killed in a recent revolt may still be alive. British troops had attacked the manors near Tharrawaddy, where the royal palace was destroyed, and many lives were lost in the fighting.

Rangoon Busta Inn Durma Danunrs Hambon Wilds Tharrawadds

Tourists to Hear Lecture on Bridge Tour

Fragmented OCR notes describe a social club event with a lecture on a bridge topic and an upcoming dance at the Milam building. Names and precise details are unclear, but references to a touristic audience, a librarian or orchestra, and evening gatherings appear. The text hints at events scheduled for Thursday afternoon and midweek dances for members and guests.

Conorva Clih Hondounrore Tiyan Mra Ti. Reigler Aeorelmey Elnh

False Teeth Promise Comfort and Security

A dental ad encourages readers to prevent embarrassment from loose false teeth by ensuring proper fit. It promotes Fisteeth available at Sommers drug stores and other shelves, urging customers to stop fear of slipping and maintain stability.

Sommers

Sleuth Follows His Nose in Stolen-Perfume Case

Detectives chase a perfume odor linked to Thomas McMahon and five accomplices over a string of robberies totaling $2000. McMahon is arrested as investigators recall a distinctive scent used to identify suspects.

Waltkegar Thomas McMahon Sa & Tab

Cement firm wins safety award for third time

Ava Cement firm receives National Portland Cement Association safety award for the third time. Charles Rawburger Jr. says the plant in Cementville has a strong safety record with no lost workdays last year. A statue will be placed at the gates of the company monument in Crescentville to mark the achievement.

San Anstonio Portland Cement Company Wational Portland Cement Association Charles Rawuberger Jr Banmbecger Sat Wom Firan Ninceil Comany Cersentuille Wut Vaumberger Cementville Tronmaberger

Court 15 Sent Formal Note On Civil Notice

A formal document from a Mexican oil firm named Soffers rogainry seeks to break a contract with Edgare W Crosby and his wife of 2 Lent Street. Judge Tasloe ordered sheriff service of notice in the Forty-fifth District, Court of First Instances Civil Branch of Ran Anconio, with Madge Laylee ensuring harmony with United States and Slexien relations.

Inompico Soffers Edgare W. Crosby Lent Street Tamples Oil” Company Tosloe Forty-fifth District Crosby Court of First Instanes Ran Anconio Tasloe Madge Laylee United States Slexien

Hand Grenade Found Near Railway in Unrest

Police tension rose at a city station when a water bucket near the Southern Pacific railway at Innit steed contained a hand grenade. Officer J G Morgele removed it, placed it in water, and kept it outside the alley as detectives sought an explanation for the weapon’s presence.

Hende Polien Kereville Southern Pacific Railway Innit Steed J. G. Morgele

Filling Station Man Victim Of Sneak Thief

K G Maddox proprietor of Greyhorn Station No 4 West Commerce and Smith streets reported cash missing from a desk rack Tuesday night and a burglar who broke in Wednesday morning also took cigars and $4. A separate report states a burglary at Community Pharmacy on Meerscheidt Street with rear door damaged. Between 200 and 1000 dollars in jewelry and clothing were taken from August Wiedner of Converse.

K. GB Maddox Greyhorn West Commeree Smith Streets Herbert Kula August Wiedner Converse

Symphony Group to Plan Concerts at Chamber Meeting

The San Antonio Symphony Orchestra will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at the chamber of commerce to discuss future concerts with Morris Bitin presiding. Edwin Mirechfertl announces the opening of an office at 1618 Nix Professional Building.

San Antonio Symphony Orchestra Thoreday Chamber of Commerce Morris Bitin Wi Preaide Edein Mirechfetl Hia Nix

France pays last honor to Joffre in Paris funeral cortege

The France mourns Marshal Joffre with a grand funeral through Paris. Soldiers guard Notre Dame and the Invalides as the cortege travels from Notre Dame to the Concorde and Champs Elysees, ending at the tomb. Inside Notre Dame the coffin lay under flowers, bearing the simple inscription Joseph Joffre, Marshal of France 1852-1931. Monseigneur Tissieé and Bishop Chalonoy officiated, Cardinal Verdier giving absolution. The procession included public reverence from thousands and a brief stop at the Arc de Triomphe for the Unknown Soldier.

Tes Invalides Notre Dame Wenerosy Arcole City Hall Square Rue de Miroli Champs Elysees Avenue Alexandeo Lif Seine Alexandre IL Bridge Les Townldes Marshal Galliens Asle Fe Jn Gery France Ranket Mavsey Gowers Marshal Foch Joseph Joffre Brance Serviers Bopen Monseigneur Tissieé Chalonoy Cardinal Verdier Paris Notre Daar Exole Militaire Papa Iiqnefer Ecole Bmiliaire Gilente Aro Arc de Triomphn Zestart Iepoilus Aux Champs Mme. Joffre

Civil Service Amendments Raise Fire and Police Appointments

The discussion centers on a proposed amendment limiting public servants from political activity for four years. It would require fire and police commissioners to pick from a vetted list of qualified men, aiming to ensure proper staffing while avoiding political favoritism.

Deputies Assigned to Enon License Office

Maury Maverick county tax collector recommended two deputy sheriffs to aid the license office. The county commission appointed Anery Volant and Femmett O'Toole to help keep order in the automobile license lines and assist the collector's staff with security and crowd control at daily office operations.

Enon Maury Maverick Wednessay Anery Volant Femmett O'Toole

Bank Robbers Hold Up Oklahoma Bank in Caddo County

A bank in southeastern Caddo County Oklahoma was robbed today, with robbers escaping after holding up ten people. About $3000 was taken in the incident, and no injuries were reported. Police are reviewing clues and witnesses as the case remains under investigation.

Oklahoma Girl Southeaatern Caddo County

Soldier Charged in Holdup of 8A. Motorist

Sergeant J. Meloukin of the military police arrested a Fort Sam Houston soldier connected to a holdup and theft of a motorist named Delette. The victim reported a vacuum cleaner and car were taken by two soldiers on New Year’s Day but recovered after police heard the bandits mention the Ninth Infantry. One suspect was arrested.

J. Meloukin Military Police Fort Sam Houston T. J. Delete Airway Antec Delette Brndits Ninth Infantry

Kerrville water meter case sent back for jury verdict

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals reversed and remanded the damage suit involving Mrs. Lulo Gata after ruling the trial court could not decide negligence for an uncovered water meter. Evidence suggested the meter hole was not damped down, leaving the city’s liability to the jury.

Kerrville Lulo Gata Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Rereville Uity

Playground for Negro Children Urged Near Lincoln Park

A committee urged a playground for Negro children on a vacant lot near Lincoln Park. Mayor G M Chambers referred the plan to Park Commissioner Jacob Rubiola and signaled support if Rubiola approves. Classified ads suggest seeds and resident items in classification 132.

Iota Lincoln Park Wedursing G. M. Chambers Jacob Rubiola Mubiola

National Guard Chief Col Wood Visits Eight Corps HQ

Col Wood adjutant general of New Mexico and Maj Gen Leonard Wood visited Eight Corps area headquarters Wednesday morning. He met Col H W Coburn National Guard officer and Gen Edwin A Winans to discuss National Guard administration. Wood, retired four years ago, now with the National Guard Service, plans to return to New Mexico by air Friday.

Col Osborne ©. Wood New Mexico Leonard Wood H.W. Coburn Nation Guard Edwin A. Winans Narthamt Guard Smakters Wood Army Sunred New Mesleo

Newlywed Bigamy Charge File Against Woman

Consuvln Robles faces bigamy charges in Justice of the Peace John Shook's court after her second husband Daniel Maldonado filed a complaint. Bond set at $500. Maldonado, married to Robles, sought to bind her to the defendant in court last Saturday. Shook to testify as he performed the marriage between Maldonado and Robles.

Consuvln Justice of the Vence John Shook Daniel Maldonado Maldonado Shook's Marriet Fudge Shook Defemtpul

Youthful Slayer Is Given Death In Oklahoma

Colquitt Davis, 20, was sentenced to death by district judge Asa Walden for the killing of Deputy Sheriff Don Kiersey. The case occurred in Okla with the jurist handing down the punishment amid judicial proceedings.

Okla Jan Tur Colquitt Davis Don Kiersey Distriel Asa Walden

Allred Hears Plea of Railroad Men

Representatives of railroad brotherhoods confer with Attorney General James Y. Allred on an appeal of the test case regarding full crew requirements. The session aims to outline positions and potential next steps in the ongoing labor dispute affecting railroad classifications and staffing.

Allred Aurtin Dem Reflroad Brotherhood James Y. Allred

Acidine claims relief from chronic acid indigestion

A Detroit reader reports months of stomach pain and acid indigestion improved immediately after taking ACIDINE. The ad touts a scientific digestant formula tested in labs and says it stops burning acid, soothes the stomach, and ends dyspepsia with fast relief. It urges readers to buy from a local druggist and promises money-back guarantees.

Mir Gr. Bedford Detroit

Butter for Head Not Bread in Africa

ADDIS ABABA ARABIA dan 7.PE. In this country in the heart of Africa the natives especially the wonro butter their heads instead of buttering bread. They say it is done for three reasons: it promotes the frowd of the hate, protects the head from the sun, and prevents infestation by parasites.

Addis Arabia Africa

G O P Official Flays Lugs

A G O P official from Wastington D C criticizes the lug logistics and questions the $400 state expenditure on literature for a political letter. Treasurer Robert Tate defends the fund and denounces the security measures as excessive while urging tighter controls and accountability.

D.C Jusoysh Nutt Kenbllean Pation Robert Qi. Tate Ign Ofebraska Literatun Tie Lucas Patigunt Committee

Boundary Man to Mexico Commission Plans Rio Grande Fix

Lawson of the Mexican American boundary commission will leave El Paso for Mexico City to confer with Ambassador Clark on the project to straighten the Rio Grande. The two parchments agreed to the commission's recommendations and will now negotiate to implement them.

Waslington D.C Jon Oh ML. Me Lawson America Mexican-America Boundary Commission el Paso Texas Thuraing Mexico City Clark Rio Grande

City Engineer Ewig Unable to Attend Annual Convention

J Ewig city engineer cannot attend the twenty eighth annual convention of the American Road Builders association in St Tonis Jan isity to 10 due to work with the city engineering department.

J. Ewig American Road Builders’ Association St. Tonis

Hospital Alumnae to Hold Election at Green Hospital

The Robert B. Green Hospital Alumnae association will hold its annual officer election Wednesday night at the hospital. Mrs. Tessie Gonzales, president, announced about 30 graduates are members of the hospital alumni group.

Robert B. Green Hospital Alumniae Association Tessie Gonzales

Royal Brothers to Start Voyage to South America

The Prince of Wales and his brother Prince George, aged 17, will set out on their voyage to South America this Saturday, according to an official announcement made today.

Royal Brothers Tondon Ian Prince of Wales Prince George South America Tne

Relief From Itching Skin Offered By New Product

An advertisement touts a topical remedy for itching skin promising quick relief from rashes and inflammation. It claims fast absorption, soothing cooling action, and a healing effect on damaged skin with advertised quantities and a money back guarantee.

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