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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1931
Page
1
A brief King Features column by Arthur Brisbane recounts warnings about media influence and public opinion during a turbulent era, highlighting the responsibilities of press and reader to discern truth amid sensational reporting.
The article extols Tucson Arizona as a booming desert city with mountains, banks, and rapid development. It praises real estate prospects, climate benefits, and a progressive stance on education and public schools while noting cultural contrasts and local landmarks such as the University of Arizona and Kiwanis involvement. It mentions real estate prices and past sales to Eastern buyers, urging readers to consider investing or relocating for health and longevity.
In Los Angeles on January 17, Clara Dew’s alleged poker debts and related bills were outlined in the trial of Daiss De Vor, former secretary to the film star. Miss De Vor testified she paid Clara’s poker losses, covering many occasions from 4 PM to 8 PM, including payments to Miss Bow, with totals reaching substantial sums.
Washington reports a imperial communist inquiry detailing eight months of activity across the country. The committee urges immigration and deportation laws and federal surveillance of radicals. It estimates 600,000 communists and sympathizers, with 12,000 dues-paying members. Russia and Moscow are cited as directing global communism and undermining U S industry. The report calls for publicity of communist aims and enacting justice department oversight.
The Washington Herald reports Andrew Mellon resigning as secretary of the treasury with acceptance pending congressional adjournment on March 4. Rumored successor is Henry M. Robinson of Pasadena, Calif. Charles G. Darro, ambassador at Sir James’ court, may resign. Adams named to succeed as secretary of the Navy. Raymond Benjamin of Vallejo, a Hoover ally, to become secretary to the president.
Classified notices list rental opportunities and items for sale. An unfurnished three room apartment on Elm Street is advertised, plus a 4 room home on Delmar in Knob Hill recently painted. Prices start at 3250 and readers are directed to the class. Also listed is a male terrier puppy for sale at three dollars. The section promises hundreds of profit chances in today’s Light Classified.
In Paris Pershing describes rapid setup for American forces. He emphasizes organizing the army, its tech, front line role, and communication networks before large numbers arrive. A Fregeh war minister Pat Poe notes groups of French officers will assist.
An American observer recounts proposed direct talks with Marshal Joffre leading a French liaison group. The plan aimed to streamline procurement but was deemed too complex. He preferred using on duty French officers at his HQ to build workable channels through experience.
The January rainfall to date totals nearly four inches as showers lingered, with 1.85 inches on Thursday and 3.78 inches by week’s end. Forecast calls for cooler weather and clear skies Sunday, with temperatures from 40 to 64 degrees. Reported amounts include 1.50 inches at Sabinal and 2.08 at Llano, among others.
The government aims to speed a nationwide price reduction campaign with trade marked articles central to the latest measure. Officials seek rapid broader effects across markets and consumer goods.
Chicago police investigated the strangling of 41 year old Alice Eppie Moss found in a garage behind her home. Detectives pursued both the disguise theory and Moss personal life as they sought clues to the March 194P incident.
ISTRES France Jan 17 Joseph Lebrix French ace and his mechanic Doret quit their bid to break the world distance and endurance record on a closed circuit. Persistent violent winds hampered the effort as they started their attempt this morning.
Mexico City reports three additional deaths from exposure during a week of extreme cold, raising the total cold-weather toll to six. Weather has severely impacted residents as temperatures remain abnormally low.
Ligonier Pennsylvania January 17 a big steam shovel halted for nearly an hour during high school site excavation. A shepherd dog guarding a missing one and a half year old girl named Jane stayed on alert barking and growling while workers tried to coax it away. Mrs Francin Bererson then found the girl beneath a rock and the dog signaled safety as searches concluded.
The White House denied reports that Mellon resigned and that Ambassatdor Dawes would become national chairman, with Adamas to London as ambassador. Denials echoed past refusals since March 4 1920. A California lawyer Tay Benjamin was named to succeed Secretary to the President George Akerson. The Greenville Johnson house preservation received $1000 annual funding.
Forecasters call for mild to warm Saturday with fair conditions and some cloudiness. Sundays look partly cloudy with a chance of cool spell in the north. winds turn from northeast to northwest with moderate breezes.
Shocks echoed across Mane valley and Oaxaca City as a powerful quake on Wednesday night sparked panic. Governor Cortez Lope ordered aid to reach Miahuatlan about 60 miles south of Oaxaca City. Observers report continued tremors, fires, and alarms with towns isolated by rail and telegraph outages.
The Daily Express reports that British ships are believed immune from air attacks at sea due to eight inch guns mounted on latest battle cruisers. The guns can be raised to an elevation of 75 to 80 degrees, giving an effective range of 27 600 feet, exceeding bombers' altitude.
In Cotulha Texas Dan 17 in Jrank Dobie and a party of three surrender over ten days after killing two panthers and capturing one near Hory. The crew treed the animals the shots killed two while a hind was rope hogtied. Other hunters were Mobs Snow Jack Maltberger and Harr Aherria.
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