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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1927

Page

3

Legion pushes loan bill to aid veterans in certificates

The American Legion urges quick passage of the Robinson Rogers bill to authorize direct loans to veterans using adjusted service certificates as security. John Thomas Taylor, vice chairman of the national legislative committee, says banks have refused many veterans, prompting the push with Treasury unofficial approval and no notable opposition yet in Congress.

Bry Universal Service Washington American Legion John Thomas Taylor National Legislative Committee Congress Veteran's Bureau Treasury Mellon Faylor Senate House Eee

Policeman Loses Pistol on South Flores Street

Motorcycle officer E. E. B. Allen appealed to detectives for help locating a pistol and its scabbard lost while riding a motorcycle on South Flores Street on Monday afternoon. Allen says this is the third pistol he has lost, feeling he is jinxed.

E. E B. Allen Geom South Flores Street Allen

Earthquake Strikes Northern Japan. No Casualties Reported

A sharp quake was felt early today with stronger shocks at Sendai and other northern areas of Hondo. Clocks stopped and some old walls fell but there were no casualties or material damage reported.

Japan Tokyo Sendai Hondo Island

Moody appoints Robison as adjutant general in Texas

Governor elect Dan Moody on Monday announced Maj. R. L. Robison of Gonzales as adjutant general and George F. E. Christian of Austin as a member of the board of pardon advisers. The slate follows Moody's inauguration plans amid other state notices and local town items.

Dan Austin Tan Dan Moody Maj. R. L. Robinson Gonzales George FE. Christian Board of Pardon Advisers Dan Austin Capitol Moody Texas

War Mothers San Antonio Chapter Meeting Date Set

American War Mothers announce the next regular San Antonio chapter meeting to decide the date for a two party get together. President Mrs. Violet A. Haines says the gathering will be held Saturday February 5 with prizes for enrollment and reading of Armistice du Fortier during the event.

San Antonio Nest Violet A. Haines T: Dar

Junior Chamber elects nine directors before musical revue

The junior chamber of commerce will elect nine directors at its regular membership meeting before a 6 15 dinner at the St. Anthony hotel. Henry Lutz, president, announced the event. Miss Maude Cangus, star of the February 4 and 5 revue, will sing Cho Cho San. The program features the drugstore cowboy chorus and a 100-man massed chorus with an abroad theme.

Bill Would Require Stringent Test of Automobile Drivers

A comprehensive Texas bill to license motor vehicle operators and bar minors under 14 from driving was introduced by Rep Hagaman. It requires passing an exam, issuing licenses by the tax collector, and placing administration under the state highway commission with joint liability for owners and operators.

Austin Texas Highway Body State Highway Commission

Eighty Die in Russian Blizzard in Samara Region

A severe blizzard in the Samara government region of southeastern Russia leaves about eighty people frozen to death in outlying districts. The harsh storm blankets towns causing widespread casualties and disruptions. Municipal and regional authorities mobilize aid and investigate the weather causes.

Samanta Russia Samara

Hayes Denies Flag Charges Amid Campus Turmoil

In New York a university clash unfolds as Professor Carlton J. H. Mayen of Columbia defends no disrespect toward the flag while Captain Carte of the Military Order of the World War urges President Butler to remove Mayen from the faculty. An armistice is declared for now.

New York Carlton J. H. Mayen Columbia University Carte Nicholas Murray Butler Hares Mayes Dureau Candon Worsip

Bill Would Speed Court Procedure

A bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Pierce Ward of Cleburne would accelerate trial scheduling by calling suits for trial when reached on the docket unless postponed to a later time or to the term’s end. The measure aims to streamline court procedure and reduce delays in case settings.

Austin Lan Senate Pierce Ward Cleburne

Valley Freight Service Available

New freight service from Falfurias in Medinburg on ex Southern Pacific lines is available to shippers. TI. A. Loeffler assistant general freight agent at Santi Amonio announced schedules for fast freight service are being worked out.

Falfurvias Medinburg Southern Pacific Lines TI. A. Loeffler Santi Amonio

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