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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1932

Page

2

Fearful floods strike Glendora area as levee breaks flood rivers

Swanson area towns including Glendora endure major delta river floods after breaks on the Tallahatchie and other levees displaced thousands. Red Cross reports 100000 in relief funds and fears of further deaths as residents seek shelter in refugee centers and tents. rescue efforts continue through the night with mobile crews aiding stranded families.

Tipe Devee Bresks Insin Apares Glendori Uber Talla Jatelic Swantake Webb Swan Lake Red Cross Glendora Suring

German Peasants Adopt Skull Banner in Resistance

Berlin reports peasants raise black flag with white skull and crossbones as widespread opposition to forcible lace collection grows. Armed resistance escalates from Baltic coast to the Rhine, with peasants setting fires to farms rather than surrender property, while members of a spreading organization assist in seizures and require confiscation.

Berlin Germany Pia Beltic Sea Rhine Salemnir

Youth 17 Confesses to Murder of Benefactor in Los Angeles

A 17 year old Reedville resident, Nobertsan, was arrested and confessed to the murder of Allen He Sruaper, a 61 year old painter. The assailant allegedly shot the benefactor and fled to his apartment where he claimed he killed for money as the boss wanted dough.

Los Angeles Ualil Li Cieruem Nobertsan Reedville Ormban Allen He Sruaper Wevear Nolive

Congress Debates First Deficiency Bill And Tax Proposals

The Senate reviews a $178,000,000 first deficiency appropriation while subcommittees resume hearings on a home loan bill and a bank measure. A territorial hearings panel considers foreign bond rotation and other inquiries. Tax hearings proceed alongside naval construction delays and investigations into federal finance.

Territoriers North Carolina

Bride loses 525 mould bequeath in widow's will case

Wealthy San Francisco heiress Kale Winship faced a death by her own hand amid jealousy over ties to the Wie family. The inquest heard Winship was to receive a monthly allowance of 50 dollars as long as she remained unmarried. Attorney Charles Slark said the provision will be terminated as the estate proceeds. The couple had sailed to begin a honeymoon with Lamar Washington a Georgia family member noted in the proceedings.

Blount Winship Hushant San Francisco Elibman Winship Tres Mous Charles KK. Slark Kale Winship Warrior Heng Lamar Washington Menor Georgia

Trade Balance of Year Shows Favorable Result

Washington Jan 16 The United States ended 1931 with a favorable trade balance of about 334,070,100? The commerce department reported a favorable balance near 31 million, total exports 242,424,153,000 and imports 1,069,000,000 with expenses 184,000,000 and imports 352,000.

Washington D. C United States Commerce Department

Arrests in Lisbon Plot Cast Wide Net

In Lisbon a large arrest operation targeted roughly 1000 persons, including several lower ranking arms officers, in connection with a plot described as an assassination attempt on Tre: Carmina and his finance minister. Washington discussions involve leniency and potential prisoner bedside visits under a bill by Senator George.

Lisbon Conargsion Carmina

Weather and Travel Report From Regional Roads

Fragmented OCR notes describe rain and wind effects across multiple towns and states. Mentions Abilene Fort Smith Arkansas and nearby routes with varying conditions. References to trains, tram service, and travel advisories amid unsettled terrain and possible delays.

Paris and London in a clash of city chic

A scrambled 1920s style piece cites Paris as the hub of leisure while London is praised as stylish and lively. Countess Alain de Villeneuve notes London’s charm, with Parisians trading rumors and opinions on empire resilience amid social scenes and fashion.

Tondon Alain Te Villeneuve Paris London Pip Vienna Fales

House Pushes Hoover Bill Toward Conference

Washington dispatch reports the House endorsed the Hoover reconstruction plan, authorizing 2 billion dollars to revive business and awaiting a conference with Senate version. Agreement hinges on reconciling differences before White House approval and presidential signature.

Washington Tan Reconstruction Corporation House of Representatives Senate House Scadte Awl Hones Musk White House Hoover Jong Tony

Unprecedented Heat Wave Sparks Global Confusion

Weather experts scramble for explanations as a bizarre heat spike and cold reversals ripple across regions. Reports note record temperatures in the Atlantic coast and California snow while the Mississippi and southern rivers threaten levees. Forecasters predict cooler conditions in the East and relief for the West by early next week as researchers search for patterns amid chaotic readings.

West Coast Atlantic Seaboard California New York Srizown Mississippi Kas On Romnage Inter Judas

Probers Hear Officials On Hawaii Case

Washington D C hearing before a senate committee gathered Attorney General Mitchell and four cabinet members to discuss crime and law enforcement in Hawaii. The session, led by Chairman Ingham, aimed to inform a possible broader inquiry into island conditions and government relations.

Washington 1. C Dam Senate Hawaiien Islands Mitchell Luurles Adams Wilbur Ingham Territories McKellar Lingham Justice Department Mussie-l'arteseur Assacit Pyarderens Ling Adams Wnd Htter Justice Tully Pike Urdeon Honolls

Trans-TennAS Adad Urged Route Change Through Texas

The Texas state highway commission plans to study routing a new highway from Wichita Falls through MeMlen to Edinburg Pharr and McAllen, linking with the Mexican international highway and the old military road near the Grande. The commission, meeting in Austin Monday, may shift toward using the military road as part of highway 68, with gaps in paving potentially delaying completion due to funding. Participants include Del Marti, Gibb Gilchrist, and Capt. C W Railer.

Leen. Jin Wichita Falls MeMlen Settiow Austin Moniay State Commission Edinburg Phare Mililaee Ciiy Connei del Marti Amber Uh- Tele Zian Gibb Gilchrist Stair Oginéir Capt. C. W Railer Corpus Christi

Police Dog Adapts and Raises Lamb PROMISE

Fragmented report notes a police dog adapting to livestock duties and raising pups after an incident. It mentions temperament and a theater director event in Moscow, with obscure references to an inkstand and a premiere. The readable text centers on canine adaptation and local cultural notes.

Mathier Jove Ban Aulutral Sheny Moscow Inn Avliance Nok Poly

Crippled prisoner escapes detention in Jacksonville

Warren R. Workner, 24, held on kidnapping charges, hobbled away from detention in Jacksonville while recovering from a leg wound. Police describe the escape as a possible handicap escape, with Workner showing what might be called a maneuver as he fled.

Jacksonville Ela. Jan Warren R. Workner Mwas

Archduke Anton and Bride to Wed in Austro Romanian Ceremony

The text describes Archduke Anton of Austria and Princess HMexig of Romania planning a marriage, with mentions of a new medicated stope and the emotional reflections of Tienna about aviation and solitude, including a hope to pilot a plane beside her husband and a vow to seek happiness amid daily worries.

Archduke Anton Austria Hmexig Rumania Bortry Lratr Autor Anya Jane Tienna Universal Pacitentar Xan Aulan Pwichine

Slaying Suspect Lynch Backed by Police Record

Chicago reports reveal a man once jailed for a 1888 murder was identified as Paul Lynch in 1923 after a Joliet sentence. He claimed the name Michie J. McMahon and faced a parole term that ended early amid defense appeals. The case centers on an alleged fatal attack in Chicago.

Chicago Tan Toliet Eceve Essence Michie J. McMahon Joliet April Paul Lynch Dollernion Willi O'Halloran Lyneh Cacapell Lynch Hint Buble Benjamin Bnehrach Dialiens Corpon Lin Freetous Keery M. Hisher Criminal Court Sludge Bixher Dench

Murray Declares for Positive Stand in Iowa

A muddled OCR item reports Murray advocating a positive stance for the Democratic party in the Iowa nomination context. It mentions Governor W. Po Stur ray of Oklahoma and references the rank and file, with unclear phrasing about public desires and ticket shaping.

Towa Tan Democratic Party W. Po Sturray Oklahoma Democrats

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