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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1932

Page

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Flying boat magic and world worries in 20th century musings

The article blends Arthur Brisbane Olney style commentary with bold aviation forecasts and global tensions. It cites a Dutch flying boat plan carrying 42 tons and 10,000 horsepower, Amsterdam to New York, while noting Rockefeller Center ambitions and British financial hubs. It touches on Russia, Europe, and Asia as shipping and power shift themes, interwoven with crime and political unrest.

Amsterdam New York

Weather Forecast for Friday in Ben Autenta and Surrounds

Forecast calls for northerly winds and mild temperatures across Ben Autenta and nearby areas. Expect light to moderate breezes, with scattered clouds and a chance of showers later in the day. Temperatures around mid to upper sixties with no major weather hazards expected.

Crande Valley Fereninge Perth Senibenet Parilen

Yale Professors Testify Beer Harmless for Boys in War D debates

Yale professor Yandel Benderson testified that four percent beer is not intoxicating and that student beer drinking is physically harmless and socially beneficial. Dean Clarence W. Mandell echoed views that beer in small quantities would be harmless to normal boys, while opponents argued saloons would reopen and the proposal could be unconstitutional.

Wastlingtorn D. G San Senate Yandel Benderson Yale University Daghan Clarence W. Mandell Yale College Bingheny 9 Hill Eafen Ned James Cannon Thi Learing Dingham Wickersham Commission Spensensies Dhoiraan Tishap Canna Honterson Vic

Rainy Days Rally Upsets Culbertson Team

A garbled report describes a four players bridge match led by Culbertson and wife against Sidney, Denz, and Winfield Liggett with Rennish Rainy Days producing a stunning rally. The account promises a complete recap on the next page, noting Culbertson’s final pairing and a dramatic swing from 22 to 20 in a key hand.

Culbertson Fly Culbertson Sidney Denz Winfield Liggett Y James Lens Yorces Aix Pelnia Santa

Frost Forecasts Keep Cold Weekend Across Regions

Weather reports predict continued frosts Friday night and Saturday with low temperatures in the teens and frost in the southeast. Occasional freezewhite fog is noted, with patchy fog and fair visibility in parts of West Texas, while the Southwest frontier areas may see slightly milder conditions.

Sav Antoniq Sicily West Texas

Western Union Ends Week with Five Day Office Week

The Western Union Telegraph Company will inaugurate a five day week in its offices from headquarters to district superintendents with staff coverage and adjusted schedules. The move seeks to standardize duties, improve efficiency, and align employment practices across divisions pending approval of head offices.

Western Union New York Western Union Telegraph Commanix Nation Aries Avick

Estelle to Recover From Car Injuries

Estelle Taxlor, former wife of boxer Ick Donose, injured in a Christmas day car accident, will be cared for by Dr. Maurice Wah. Authorities report her prognosis as improving though recovery remains ongoing.

Estelle LOM Anghtrs Van Estelle Taxlor Ick Donose Vna Rfl Hier Maurice Wah Mathier Erathol

Fordney Co-Author of Tariff Bill Dies at Home

Joseph Warrid Korner, long time member of Congress for 24 years and co author of the Fordney McCamber tariff of ANG, died at his home in Saginaw Michigan at 7:00 AM today. He was FB years old.

Fordney Saginaw Mich Dan Joseph Warrid Korner Congresaa Anthay Fordney-McCamber Teriff ANG Tolay

Greece Seeks U S Wheat Credit for Imports

The Greek government informed U S authorities it seeks a credit arrangement to purchase a quantity of American wheat. The move aims to secure grain imports under a funded loan or credit line, reflecting Greece's need to secure staple supplies amid economic pressures and foreign exchange constraints.

Greece Athena Tan Washington

Red Cross policy debated on use of relief funds

Washington officials discussed diverting a million dollars for miner relief to aid West Virginia Kentucky Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania. Walter Gifford warned such action would weaken local and state efforts and delay unemployment relief as federal aid and job recovery hinges on restoring normal business. He cited risk to families and urged keeping federal participation while evaluating needs.

Washington Tay S— M Senate Walter 8. Gifford President's Relief Organization Old the Manufatherers Committee West Virginia Kentucky Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania Red Cross Gilford Gifford daPullete YS Talollotte Fort Cone

Sandino Denies Losses Report in Segovia Area

Mexico City dispatch reports Dr Pedro Jone Boyada foreign representative of Goo agaiating Bana dina denies a Washington telegram claiming Sandino’s forces have suffered losses. The message says Sandino’s headquarters acknowledge engagements near Segovia with Dr Zepada stating Sandino’s campaign moved toward the central interior where several encounters occurred with Sandino’s troops prevailing in some actions.

Sandino Segovia Mexico City Pedro Jone Boyada Agaiating Banedina Tony Ma Ant Washington Stieverd Segoviare Zepada

W.CT.U Plans Suit Against Crusaders Over Name

Austen May 8 The State Christian Temperance Union proposes a meeting this month to decide if a suit should be filed to enjoin The Crusaders from using their name The Crusaders originated as a figurehead group linked to the White Jubbans movement and have a long running association with labor. The American Legion is also involved to review an offer to allow unemployed workers to vote and buy memberships.

Austen Copitol Crusaders Woron Ghistian Temperance Union Ino American Legion Rentenversy Aim

Bank Robbery and Kidnapping Reported in Oklahoma Bank

Bandits robbed a state bank near opening time, trapping 22 tellers in the vault. They escaped with a small sum, abducted cashier Dadiran O, and crossed the Moz Reown bridge toward Ada Whe, releasing the cashier a few miles down the river and returning to town armed.

Ronswa Obla Oklahoma State Bank Dadiran Rashier Moz Reown Bridge Ada Unerom

Gems stolen from home of bank director in New York

A theft occurred early today at the home of Albert Tilner, chairman of the board at the Bankera Trust. Police reported $50,000 in gems taken from Tilner's New York city residence, with investigators tracing the break to a Viney Avenue apartment.

Tan Arenue Albert Tilner Mie Bankera

Stock Exchange Seat Sells for 132000 in New York

The sale of a New York Stock Exchange seat brought 132000, up 1000 from the prior sale. Details indicate arrangements for membership transfer at the NYSE venue in New York.

York Dan New York Stock Exchange

Gallery Collapse Injures Eight in St. Ay Traty

A partial OCR report states eight people were injured after a gallery collapse during a service in Ponia di Tesno. Casualties include several churchgoers with authorities noting no fatalities at the scene.

Ponia di Tesno Peijierd Birt

Police Raids and Chaotic Break In at Night Club

A shaky report describes a police raid that descended on a night club as occupants drank inside. Officers prepared to force entry but a commotion and glass shattering marked the moment the raid began. The chaotic scene included a police broadcast and rapid movements by arriving squads.

Roosevelt Vision Pushes National Leadership for All States

Governor Roosevelt argues for national scope leadership to solve nationwide problems. He attacks President Hoover’s record as lacking courage and leadership while praising Garner as a national leader who can provide the needed plan and action. The article emphasizes Congress as key to addressing issues across all 48 states and rural districts.

Tranklin Roosevelt New York Roosevelt Hoover United States League Court Japan Congress John N. Garner Democratic House of Representatives National Democratic Party Congress of John N. Garnet House of Representatives

Protest in Tokol: Washington warns on Manchuria policy

The note from Servevirs Seinsen discusses U S considerations on Manchuria. It cites Chinese governance in Chinchow, Japanese actions, and American rights, noting no demands from Tani and signaling possible shifts in policy pending further discussion. Continued on Page 0 Col 1.

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Untitled fragment on market terms and dates

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions various terms, places, and numbers with no clear cohesive event. It alludes to months, amounts, and organizations in a garbled mix, lacking a definite person, place, or action to report.

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