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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1931

Page

12

Federal appropriations review and language report out of Geneva

The House Appropriations Committee in Washington cut 2.79 million from the presidential bailout, boosted last year’s figures, and kept veteran administration funds at 69,012,732. The revolving fund totals 54,000 and the executive office receives 112,400. In Geneva a linguistic office report notes 128 languages used across Europe with major speakers including German, Russian, English, Italian and French.

Washington, D. C House Appropriations Committee Veterany Administration Federal Data Board Wickersham —Savne Federal Trade Commission Geneva Jas Publica Linguistic Office Europe Preach

Finance Wizard Says Big Profits Will Be Slashed

Belvidere Illinois January 21 Reports claim Albert Benham known as the town s ope man mint plans to reorganize cutting profits and reducing hours He says his trade involved buying rationed goods at bargain prices and selling them for quick profits A grand jury probe was rumored to be in prospect.

Belvidere Albert Benham

Mexico Oil Exports to United States Highlight 1980 Trade

Mexico reports 10 085 cubic meters of oil shipped to the United States in 1980 as total Mexican production for the year stood around 6 000 cubic meters valued at about 40 000.

Mexico City Inn México Imd Mexico

Decline in College Drinking Reported in Indianapolis

A study on liquor consumption in American colleges over the past five years was released by conference groups of church education boards ahead of the American Association of Colleges meeting in Indianapolis. The report highlights a decline in student drinking across the period.

Indianavolis Tan Council of Church Boards of Education American Association of Colleges

U S Will Combat Slavery in Liberia

The government states it is prepared to engage in an international movement to end slavery in Liberia. The State Department members announced today.

U.S Liberia Goverment State Department Meile Koorn

Indigestion remedy ACIDINE praised in sensational ad

A vintage advertisement touts ACIDINE as a quick cure for indigestion gas and stomach pain. It claims the formula digests heavy foods rapidly and neutralizes acids, promising relief from heartburn dizziness and coated tongue with minimal cost and effort.

Aruegat Crea

Confederate Daughters Observe Confederate Heroes Birthday

The Barnard KF Bee chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy met Tuesday afternoon at the Army M M to observe the birthdays of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson with fitting exercises. A lecture on Jackson s life and military service was given by N A Wise, while Scott Warne Davis spoke on Lee s life. Harlan received the Military Cross of Service from Mrs Edmund Haltom.

Itabert B. Lee Stonewall Jackson Barnard KF. Bee The Daughters of the Confederacy Army Neah Jackson Reneral Alon Lee Ocott Warne Davis Ores Harlan Edmund Haltom Lena Katzboc Lucy Banks Velma Schimpff J. J, Clinksenles

Assurance Concern Will Meet in San Antonio 1932

The International Travelers' Assurance convention, meeting outside Dallas for the first time in two years, will be held in San Antonio in 1932. Headquarters are in Dallas, and the event will attract more than 100 agents and officers, according to A. M. Pale, the local representative.

Tme International Travelers’ Assurance Company Dallas San Antonio A. M. Pale Pate

France Italy arms pact ends after truce collapse

Paris January 21 authorities reported that the French Italian torol construction truce agreed last year following failure to uphold key London naval treaty provisions has ended. The move signals a shift in naval arms discussions between the two nations and may affect regional security dynamics.

Italy Paris

Weekly Open Forum Slated at Y W C A

A weekly open forum at the Y M C A was announced under Dr W W Jackson of Westmorland College guiding the first session set for Thursday January 2 on The Way Out of Unemployment. The report notes regional details from January with fragmented names and places.

W. W. Jackson Westmoorland College

Fatally Wounded Victim Kills One of Two Bandits

VALERIA Calif Jon 2 6o men stere killed in an attempt OE the robbers to hold up three men who ere playing ds there last nights Gort' Tord 58 a nlinger opengl fire on the robbers after one struck him The robber fired twice both Bullets entering Luril s body Lord rit the robber before he died Waves hours later police of Lowe Beach 20 mucs away arrested Ray K Brown 40 with a bullet wound in his chests Brown said he had been Shot by a lothany iain.

Valeria Calif Jon Stere Gort’ Tord Luril Rit Lowe Beach Ray K. Brown Brown A Lothany Iain

Guarded in Kentucky jail after indictment for slaying

In Fowhinaville Kentucky on January 2 authorities kept vigilance high at Christian county jail where Samuel McGee a Black person was held on indictment by the Tracken county grand jury for the slaying of Charles Citi aged 18 during a holdup.

Fovhinsville Tyre Kentucky Christian County Snn-McGee Racken County Gram Jury Charles Citi

Thompson leaves $183,652 to son and mother in will

Fred C. Thompson, cowboy film actor and athlete who died a year ago, left an estate valued at $183,092 to his six year old son and his mother Mrs. Clara T. Thompson in superior court proceedings. Frances Marion Thompson, his widow and a scenarist, was not provided for by the will at her own request.

Los Angeles Unm Fred C. Thompson Clara T. ‘Thompson Superior Court Frances Marion Thompson

Supreme Court hears eighteenth amendment fight in New Jersey

The Supreme Court session centers on the validity of the Eighteenth Amendment while a Newark federal judge ruled it invalid. The case hinges on whether the amendment improperly constrains individual rights and if federal control fits ratification standards.

Wastlington Supreme Court Wickershamton Willisam Clark Newark Federal Court

Young Evangelist Conducts Nightly Services at Glad Tidings Church

Nev. Kinzey Savage, a youthful evangelist, leads nightly meetings at Glad Tidings Church located at Denver boulevard and Mesquite street. Services are at 7 30 p m daily and focus on engaging young people. Separately Phi Chi Fraternity Provisional 20 chapter plans a sigilar meeting Wednesday night at 7 30 at the Vioza hotel.

Nev Kinzey Savage North Terns Glad Tidings Denver Boulevard Mesquite Street Wilder PHI Chi Fraternity of Phi Chi Vioza Hotel

Seven blamed in store raid and disorder report

In a chaotic raid at a grocery store, seven people faced blame amid unrest. Authority figures, including County Attorney Teyis, warned of possible rioting charges. The incident involved about three hundred participants and several named individuals, with several suspects yet to be arraigned.

Latom Advey Jaid Tay Lim

Easy Life Blamed for Larger Hips

New York report notes an average hip increase of two inches over several years among American women, linked to lifestyle factors and food manufacturing practices. The article raises concerns about health and body image while discussing potential causes and societal attitudes.

New York

Alma Rubens II With Pneumonia Crisis Deepens

LOS ANGELES January 71 AP Mrs Theresa Rubens, sister of screen actress Alma Rubens, is listed in critical condition from pneumonia. The elder Rubens developed a fever three days ago which rapidly worsened, in a family health crisis surrounding the actress.

Los. Angeles Theresa Rubens Alma Hubonn Rubens Soas Rube Enid

Java Earthquake Kills Six in Central Java

A severe earthquake in central Java kills six people and damages substantial areas. The quake caused major destruction in the region near Ameter Dan, with officials reporting extensive structural damage and ongoing rescue efforts.

London INS Java

Best age for marriage ranges 22 to 30, says Bryn Mawr expert

Dr Horagh Hart of Bryn Mawr College told the Chicago Vision for Child Study and Parent Education Institute that between ages 22 and 30 is the best period for taking a mate, noting advantages in partnership formation and stability.

Inneringe Horagh Hart Bryn Mawr College

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