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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1931

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Los Angeles Still Grows and the Potato Chip Boom

The narrative traces Los Angeles expansion from road widening to new business ventures led by Mrs. Laura Scudder who produces and distributes potato chips with a fleet of trucks. It notes rising land values, agricultural surpluses, and investment in advertising while weaving in forecasts of traffic, citrus crop maneuvers, and early 20th century world events with speculation on oil and industry, including references to Fairbanks and figures like Hoover, Einstein, and Untermyer amid a broader social theatre.

Hoover Board Urges Final Day Trial Modification

Ross Sterling of Houston is inaugurated governor of Texas after a bitter race with Miriam Ferguson. He becomes the first man from a poor farm background to hold the post, with a history as highway chairman and publisher. The inaugural events include a banquet with the Moody and Ferguson families, followed by a grand ball and the start of the Forty-second Texas Legislature.

Hoover Board Ross Sterling Texas Avatin Ross S. Sterling Houston Goserng Taxa Burling Sterling Cr M. Cureton Jundlee Supreme Canel Edgar Fr. Witt Waco Heuten Miriam A. Ferguson Moony Highway Commission Humbe Hovatan Moneton Post-Dispatch Dan Moody Senate Pomorranz Hierling Jott Seasion

Weather Forecast With Cold Arctic Front Approaches

A cold front will bring notably lower temperatures across the region. Sunday through Tuesday expect highs in the 40s and 50s with overnight freezes, while winds from the west rise. Coastal areas see milder conditions, but the north remains unsettled with possible showers and brisk air.

Continued Fair Cooler Weather Forecast for Local Fair

A cool spell is seen for the long-running fair with Tuesday bringing lower temperatures and frost in low areas of San Antonio. The Weather Bureau reports unsettled western coastal conditions with rain, while most areas stay fair for the meat 2 hours.

San Antonio Mercury J. A. Arbor Weather Bureau Raing Tarboe Vail

Tin Cans Raise Fare Theater At Urschencidga Park

Park Commissioner Jacob Rublato announced maintenance at Urschencidga Park where the Ndor of the open air theater is being elevated and leveled by filling with sweeping and tin cans. The Mester star, a longtime feature of the site, has been removed.

Ndor Urschencidga Park Jacob Rublato Puesday Nbiola

Hoover to Honor Harding in Spring Memorial

Washington January 20 Hoover invites delegation to relocate the Harding memorial at Marion Ohio after May.

Hoover Harding Washington, D.C Marding Marion Ohio

Wife of Pioneer Haunts Oklahoma Rancher Dead

Yinik Mulhall, wife of famed Oklahoma rancher Ha Asad, died at her home in Mulmads Oklahoma. The couple were prominent figures in local ranching circles and widely known in the territory.

Mulmads Oklahan Mta Yinik Mulhall Monser Oman Oklahona Famany

Lost Tao Found Two in Lubbock Search Ends

Two of lost Tao found safe in Lubbock Texas after their automobile stalled in a deep sand bank. Publisher Quinn initially missing while Gay and Gus remained located. Search parties and weathered conditions noted as efforts continue at Cochran county site.

Lubbock Texas Charles A. Gus Tulbotk Avalanche Jourist Birs- Guy L. B. Quinn Cochran County Len Quinn Porties Gay

Oklahoma City Food Riot Seizes Grocery Amid Unemployment Crisis

In Oklahoma City a riot broke out near city hall when a crowd demanded food for the unemployed. Police and National Guard-like officers seized a grocery store and made numerous arrests after a delegation led by City Manager Fry demanded relief.

Oklahoma City VPI

Digest of Wickersham Report to Hoover On Prohibition Policy

The article summarizes conclusions and recommendations from the Wickersham Commission on the enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and the national prohibition act. It urges state cooperation, opposes repeal or looser liquor laws, calls for better federal and state enforcement, and notes improvements since 1927 while suggesting further reform or potential amendment if enforcement fails.

Tashington United States Commission Commisasion

Amendment proposed to revive eighteenth amendment powers

Senator Blaine edits the Wickersham report amendment to remove the or to prohibit clause and grant Congress power to regulate manufacture and trade of intoxicants. In Nanking nationalist troops receive wound bonuses from $5 to $10 per man, per wound.

Washington, D. C INS Wickersham Commission Congress Waine Republican Wisconsin Blaine United States Nanking Jan

Wickersham Commission Modification Plan Preview

Abstract of the modification plan favored by the Wickersham commission appears on page 8. Individual views of commission members are slated for page 9, outlining differing positions within the panel.

Wickersham Commission Commission

Hoover reports on Wickersham findings and prohibition stance

President Hoover released the Wickersham report from Washington noting continued enforcement of criminal laws and urging Congress to consider constructive steps to curb social evils of traffic. He rejects repealing the Eighteenth Amendment but says enforcement should not fail. official duties require strict adherence to the law.

Washington, D. C Hoover Wickersham Congress

Varied Findings by Eleven Wickersham Commission Members

In Washington January reports show eleven members of the Wickersham Commission offering divergent conclusions on prohibition enforcement. Most favored repeal or major reform but failed to reach a unanimous remedy, with four calling for outright repeal, four for modification, two for another referendum trial, and three for continued enforcement with enhancements.

Wasitington D. C Jan Law Wickershaw Commission Hoover Asket

Commission splits over Prohibition repeal and enforcement

The report of the law enforcement commission from Washington notes a split stance on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. A majority opposes outright repeal while several members favor it, with discussions on strengthening enforcement and possible legislative actions.

Observance vs Enforcement Debate Stalls Policy Revision

Fragmented OCR notes discuss whether better observance rather than strict enforcement would allow poodibirlen to survive. Agreement questions revision of Hon with a host to Hilke amid a ban on tuner usage and Congress oversight on population issues.

Congress

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