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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1931
Page
1
A fragmentary column discusses prohibition, railroads, and trade, mentioning the performance of politicians and industrial leaders. It envisions silver and monetary policy, laments enmity toward immigration, and hints at a broader political awakening amid debates on national policy and economic reforms. Page 5 continues.
An old want ad copy markets earnings from 57 dollars a month and hints at high profits in classifications 10 1 37 and 151. It promises large yearly income for painting companies pilots and others under vague conditions. The reader is urged to act now and read Classified Ads for profits.
In Washington a heated debate over the Wickersham prohibition report centers on how far the commission intended to go toward revising the Eighteenth Amendment. President Hoover’s stance dominates the coverage as he pushes for prohibition reform while opposing an alternate path. A injunction suits San Antonio election slated for a charter amendment and civil service shifts in the fire and police departments.
Governor Rosa says the dry fight rests with Hoover as national issues demand attention. Wickerham report notes ongoing concerns and calls for decisive action, while Sterling asserts Texas faces separate matters needing focus.
In Kansas the milk bills to reatére ishment were tegcheted fav orably tolay by the house: ihitchey committer. This report notes the House committee's favorable action on death penalty measures and outlines the political context in Tow ers Kansas.
A five degree rise in temperature is forecast for Wednesday, bringing the minimum for the next 24 hours to 42 degrees, according to J H Jarboe of the weather bureau. The forecast calls for fair weather through Thursday, with Wednesday morning lows around 41 to 42 degrees and warmer readings in outlying sections, despite some frost reported by the city bureau.
The administration's 166 million proposal to expand public buildings outside the District of Columbia was approved by the House, with a delayed vote to ensure more thorough review. The effort aims to grow federal facilities across additional sites.
Chicago Heart Association heard Dr. Hugh McCulloch of St. Toul warn that certain fleas may spread rheumatic fever and heart disease. He cited medical research suggesting blonds and weak blood may be more susceptible, stressing need for further study and public awareness.
Police and deputy sheriffs prepare to counter a planned Communist rally at Turner Hall, 217 Nacogdoches Street, with tear gas and other measures if needed. Detec tives Owen Kilday and others form a special squad after FBI advertising concerns arise. Sheriff Maus Bor and federal investigators monitor flyers as agents report potential turnout of Mexican, Negro, and American speakers. Continued on Page 2, Col. 11.
Nervous Lexie Jones testifies in the Thirty seventh District court about the ax slaying in October involving Daniel Uhr paralytic. Third state witness in the murder trial for Mrs Clara Uhr, widow, recounts details as court room grows crowded. District Attorney Walter Tynan says state rests later in the day. Continued on page 2 column 3.
Lubbock Avalanche Journal publisher L. Herbert Quinn, 32, was found exhausted and exposed after a Sunday automobile mishap left him miles from the road. His companions Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Guy of Lubbock were rescued yesterday after the wandering party's trip west of Fiere.
The court overruled a motion for rehearing in the murder case of Miss Lottia Klemith. Brady must begin serving a three year sentence by the date set by the Dale county jury. A second rehearing motion may be filed, though rare after initial denial.
A mandatory injunction ordered Myer Myers to produce bonds and books in court as testimony in the case over the Wilton twins and their earnings. Judge Turge McCrory named Joe Freeman as receiver, praising him as best qualified. The suit centers on promoter Myer Myers and compensation of the Wilton twins, with arguments noting mob rule and stock-exchange ties.
Mixed garbled forecast with warmer conditions expected midweek. Light to moderate winds shift to southerly later in the week. Temperatures rise modestly with daytime highs near the 70s and highs toward the north and east portions.
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