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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1931

Page

6

Army chauffeurs for president spark Washington controversy

In a January report from Washington a furor rose over army enlisted men serving as chauffeurs for the president, replacing regulation arms and armor with civilian livery as lawmakers debated appropriations to fund the worn issue. Major General John L. DeWitt testified that nine men acted as chauffeurs to the commander in chief while noting no appropriation had been approved.

Eireles Lepver Esid White House John L. DeWitt Sarartermacher Army United States

Alamo Heights Asks Playground in Olmos Basin

A civic committee led by E R Emper and mayor Chambers seeks a site in Olmos Basin for a new playground. San Antonio commissioners and the Alamo Heights Civic group plan Wednesday afternoon site viewing to assess feasibility and access for the project.

Alamo Heights Olmos Basin Oldsley County Aheoreey Keompan

San Antonians Aid Bar Publication

San Antonians join bar publication efforts aiding The feriheani avs of the Texas Lo Pariew. Contributions come from Jomea Greg and Reymord of S24 Arto Fil, tied to February publication and university involvement. University students in the School of Jun assist as editors and staff.

San Antonians Aid Bar Publication Jomea Marterson Reymord Texas Lo Pariew University_of

Jueslers On Stage In San Antonio Texas Theater Program

An early 20th century note highlights the Jueslers act presented at the Texas theater in San Antonio. The troupe includes Tish Bob Ted Bobbie and a capricious caning while jugglers Got and Eb, Australicns who toured the country, entertain the audience. Carl Bobs taught juggling to Pobaie and Uhrre, leading to a vaudeville tour with a successful juggling routine.

San Antonis Texas Theater Tish Bob Ted Bobbie Eher New York Carl Bobs Tcecher the Uhrre Bobaie America Psintins Jia Maste

Untidy note hints at homeware sale and buying urge

The fragment hints at urging readers to buy now to secure items and create ahead of time. It mentions housing, rent, and a desire for available homeware, implying a promotional or urgent market message without clear specifics.

Bill for Expenses of Border Water Group Approved

The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved Representative Garver's bill to authorize $7,000 to defray expenses of the American section of the International Water Commission. Garver, a Texas Democrat, testified the measure aids completion of the study of international streams on the Mexican border as the United States and Mexico negotiate a treaty on equitable water distribution.

Washington, D.C Tan Ter Garver International Water Commission Houte Foreign Affairs Committee Garver Texas Democral United States Mexico

Burglar Accesses Red and Plore Store Admitted by Transom

A burglar gained entry to the Red and plore store through a transom on Tuesday night. Al Carlson, the store manager, reported the loss of tobacco and cigars valued at £30 along with several socket knives before the burglar escaped.

Transom Aransom Red and Plore al “Wlice Vredorsday Oy W. BE. Carlson, Sonmager

Marion Does Tap in The Bachelor Father at Aztec

Marion does energetic jazz tap in a lively opening scene for The Bachelor Father at the Aztec theater starting Thunula. A stadium of comic mishaps, a slippery floor, and a strict wardrobe challenge drive the fast paced backstage comedy with Mia rowdy as the aristocrat-in-trouble orva.

Marion Davie Wsarter Anil Beyind Barones T. Aubrey Smith Teneate Orbeg Pane

John G Thomes Sings Here at Alvin Avenue High School

John G Thomes, baritone with the Chicago Civic Opera company, will perform in recital at Alvin Avenue High School auditorium Thursday night. He is assisted by pianist Lester Hoes. Program includes works by Verdi, Gluck, and Curran, with pieces such as Le Concept and Requiem de Coeur. The concert is hosted by Civic Music association and promises a varied and substantial vocal program.

John Chaelea Thoman San Antonio Chicago Civic Pera Company Civie Music Association Alvin Avenue High Mr. Thomas Lester Hoires Vittoria Mio Corey der Samtesger

Marx Brothers Plan To Make New Movie

Los Angeles January 13 four Marx brothers plan to start a new motion picture in March under Paramount auspices led by Herman Mandelson. The project will be the first not based on their Plaza Norma style comedies and aims for fresh storytelling. Joe E. Brown and Elizabeth Brown appearances highlighted social events with endearing anecdotes.

Marx Brothers Lovella Los Angeles Calif Hellsiood Goudarss Koore Ao. Sonz Adert Einstein Hig Vielt Charlie Chaplin Chaplin Charlie

New York Banker Sees Prosperity Near

Charles F B Mitchell, chairman of the National City Bank, stated in his annual message that a multitude of corrective influences is gradually restoring conditions toward a return to prosperity in New York. The report reflects cautious optimism about economic recovery.

N. Y New York Jan Charles FB. Mitchell Negional City Bank

Man Trapped in Water Rescue Near Fort Worth

Jan 14 Fort Worth report of Jess Sutton a city water works employee trapped in a trench when his foot wedged between a pipe and rock. Water rising forced him to signal help as firemen pumped water from the ditch. After two hours and two minutes rescue pulled Sutton free from the cleft.

Fort Worth Jess Sutton City Water Works Ommloye Sutton Olsb

Pope Encyclical to Be Celebrated in May Festivities

The 44th anniversary of the encyclical Rerum Novarum by Pope Leo XIII will be celebrated with solemn services in Valt and Rome starting May 2, marking the church's support for labor and social issues and reflecting rising interest in Catholic social doctrine.

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