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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1931

Page

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Nogales Gateway of Trade and Friendship Across Borders

A vivid feature on Nogales Arizona and Nogales Sonora, detailing cross border life, commerce, and cultural exchange. It highlights American and Mexican officials, local leaders, and students, praising friendly ties and the region’s growing business power driven by Nogales as a key entry point into Arizona and the Southwest. It notes Mexican products moving through the port, and the role of leaders like Governor Fennetson and Nogales Herald president Sisk. The piece envisions a united North America and promotes Nogales as a thriving commercial gateway.

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Weather Forecast for San Amtonte and East Texas

Weather forecast summary with garbled text. Moderate to strong winds expected. Temperature near 0 with variable rain likely in East Texas on Sunday. Additional weather details on page 2.

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Expulsion Proposals From House Committee Report

A House committee headed by Republican Hysaireo Fish heard drastic recommendations to curb communist influence in the United States. Proposals included deporting communists, suppressing communist newspapers, and broad DOJ powers. The report urged a Russia inspection program and possible embargoes if refused.

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Einstein At Home With Severe Cold

Prophet Albert Einstein rests at his Pasadena home with a severe cold and a heart condition feared to hamper any future visit to observatories. Medical warnings note his heart may not tolerate extended exertion. The article reports on his condition and potential travel limitations.

Einstein

Capone's Creed Told to Woman Editor in Talk

Washington gossip column recounts an interview with Al Capone at his Miami home. Eleanor Patterson notes Capone’s calm, imposing presence and his claim that he profits from large businesses but does not take money from rivals. He insists he is not bound by law or wallets, saying he has supported some big critics and avoided direct interference.

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Guard Out to Halt Black Person in Missouri Unrest

Jefferson City Mo Jan 14 Detachments of the National Guard at Marysville and St Joseph were ordered by Gov Henry Caulfield to mobilize this morning after reports that eight thousand Black people from census city near St Joseph planned to attack Maryville to avenge a mob fatality there last Monday. The slain teacher Veiran Colter is named in the unrest.

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Congress Asked to Expand Public Building Program

The report states Congress is urged to increase authorizations by 400 million dollars to broaden the public building program. Officials argue faster expansion will support infrastructure and job creation, with bids pending and oversight by relevant committees.

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States Start Fight for House Seats

Washington dispatch reports 17 states press reapportionment to upseat current 435 House seats under a measure by Republican representative Thire of Iowa. The plan would add 41 seats, increasing total to 476, with 29 seats to be newly apportioned from existing districts. Net effect aims to shift representation for party balance and regional strength.

Washington

Mellon Will Stay On Job At Treasury

Secretary Andrew Mellon reiterated he will remain in charge of the treasury and national finances through the Hoover administration. Reports of his resignation by March 4 or at congressional adjournment were promptly denied by President Hoover and other officials.

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League Discusses New Memberships in Geneva Session

A Geneva commission debated whether to invite additional nations to join the 27 member League of Nations and discuss a pan European federation during today’s session. The talks touched on expansion and regional federation ideas amid the commission’s ongoing deliberations.

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Hoover's Liquor Stand Unrevealed

Charlotte area reports a heated debate sparked by Bishop Edwin J. Mouzon over President Hoover's stance on prohibition. The article notes lingering questions about Hoover's position during his two terms and whether he would oppose or support national liquor policies.

Charlotte N.C Dan Jam INS Edwin J. Mouzon Hoover

Liggett Predicts Prosperity Soon

In Washington on January 17, Louis Liggett, Massachusetts Republican national committeeman and a drug store operator, predicted that business could look brighter within three months after a casual talk with President Hoover.

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Bell Reveals Formula for Bow Success

Hollywood gossip outlines Clara Tow and her film cavalier in a tale of romance and jealousy. The article claims Bell devised a method to charm and discipline Clara, emphasizing be firm but not harsh, keep her guessing, and avoid taking romance too seriously. It describes clashes over fidelity and public appearances, with Bell asserting his control as the best beau.

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Clara Twons battles severe cold at Hollywood event

Hollywood gossip notes that screen star Clara Twons contracted a severe cold, delaying her appearance at the planned event. Report says she started fighting illness and may resume activities next week, with continued coverage on page 11.

Epidemic of Flu Sweeps Across Europe and Beyond

Reports from London Paris Tokyo and Madrid describe a widespread influenza outbreak in January 1919. Hospitals fill in Britain and continental Europe as Syria and Berlin report rising deaths and surges in cases, with public services strained and military aid discussed in Toulouse.

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Probers May Look Into Ballot Boxes

Authority would be given the Nye campaign and investigation committee to seize and examine ballot boxes under a resolution introduced in the Senate late today by Senator Neartle of Nebraska. While no states are named, the general belief was Norris aims to permit the committee to examine ballots in Alabama.

Shingson D. C Nye Campaigh F and Investigation Committee Bozen Senate Sennior Neartle Republican Nebraska Norris Aim Alabama

Boy Gangsters Blamed for Chicago Murder

Chicago police report a teen murder in which Tony Vahnink, 15, was killed after being pushed from a car by two attackers. Witnesses recall the assailants brandishing a knife and fleeing in a car, as rumors of a city crackdown rise.

Chicago New City Tony Vahnink

Pershing Tells Of First U S Troops in Paris

The Light carries an installment of General Pershing memoirs detailing the first U S troops sent to France in World War I. The piece notes the memoirs will appear daily and Sunday only in this newspaper and not in a forthcoming book.

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Three Bandits Hold Up Grocery Truck Drivers

Three youths staged robberies targeting grocery delivery drivers. Jose Orlepou, driver for Young and Company at 1101 El Faso Street, robbed of 28.90 dollars and a pistol after being blocked by a Ford touring car. Edmond Ayala, driver for Sun Trong Grocery Company at 2000 West Salinas, robbed of 10.25 dollars in cash and groceries. Witness Rudolfo de Jaoso described the bandits brandishing a pistol and threatening the driver while the car blocked the truck.

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Chicago Sergeant Faces Jury Probe

Chicago Sergeant Tuck Merdigan was held for grand jury action on charges that he purchased his promotion in the police department with $1500 supplied by slain gangster Jock Auta, a known collector from vice gambling and liquor outlets.

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St Louis Chosen as Regional Center for Farm Loans

U L Hoffean announced that St Louis has been chosen as a regional headquarters for administering farm loans under the 45 million drought loan appropriation. The announcement places St Louis among key centers for distributing drought relief funds to farmers through seed loan offices and related programs.

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Big Bill Takes Rap at His Opponents

Mayor Wim Tunle Thompson spoke at a large political gathering this afternoon defending the Republican stance. He asserted he alone can guide the party’s state agenda and criticized media influence over public perception.

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Bank Robbery at Dundee Vault Nets About $1000

Bandits struck the Dundee bank near Wichita Falls taking a 4 ton safe and loading away roughly $1000 in cash, following a prior break-in three weeks earlier when a bag containing 6500 pennies vanished. Local reports note this marks a return of the crime at the same bank.

Wichita Falls Dundee

Hoover in Danger of Desertion

A garbled Washington dispatch reports the Senate and House wavering over a 28 million dollar food relief bill amid pressure for federal aid. President Hoover faces congressional opposition and internal party divisions as leaders consider amendments and potential deferral to avoid delaying the Red Cross drive.

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Classified Want Ads Notice Confusing Jumble

Odd classified snippet reads as a garbled want ad page with scattered phrases about delivery service applicants and high school ties. The fragment mentions private terms and a classification marker, offering little coherent detail or identifiable names or places.

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