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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1934

Page

3

Insull Appeal Rejected by Athens Council

In Athens on January 24 the supreme municipal council rejected Insull's appeal, ordering him to seek another refuge by month’s end and to pay the costs of the proceedings. The decision, framed as an administrative act, suggests Greece’s foreign relations were a factor. Insull had sought to avoid extradition to the United States after courts charged him with larceny and related offenses. he had previously benefited from Greek court rulings. The minister of interior’s ruling, now final, makes his expulsion after his permit expires likely, per statements from the Pollet Director.

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Turkey Refuses Passport for Exiled Samuel Insull

Turkish diplomats warned that Samuel Insull’s passport would not be issued if he seeks entry to Turkey after leaving Greece. The stance aims to avoid issues with the United States over a pending extradition treaty yet to be ratified.

Turkey Istanbul Samuel Insull Greece United States

New Dry Body to Wage Texas Drive

A new organization formed in Fort Worth to wage a militant dry campaign in Texas Democratic primaries. It will operate with the Anti-Saloon League and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union to press for dry nominees amid a heated political landscape.

Texas Fort Worth

German Priests Face Eight Month Jail Terms

Munich prosecutor seeks eight month terms for three Catholic priests accused of spreading antisocialist sentiment about conditions in Germany. Socialist raids reported. Vienna government resumes raids on socialist arsenals, confiscating three machine guns, 60 rifles, 200 hand grenades, and 30,000 rounds of ammunition.

Munich Germany Vienna

City Faces Jury Fraud Claims In Ongoing Hearing

The hearing on alleged jury misconduct features affidavits accusing Crecellus of biased deliberations and Crecelus’s possible guilt. City and attorney teams clash over juror conduct, watchman hire, and contradictions in verdicts. The case, involving about 300 points of issue, may extend through Saturday as lawyers question jurors.

Baturday

Mints Opened to Russian Gold by U S Government

Washington January 24 1932 van Mongenthau opened federal mints to Soviet Russian gold marking one of three key trade orders. The measure bans Russian lumber and pulpwood imports and Russian matches due to alleged dumping.

Washington, D.C Mongenthau Russia

Graduate of Kelly Air Crash Victim Donnin Laid to Rest

Lieut. John Patrick Donnin age 21 of San Francisco died Tuesday in a night combat plane crash near Riverside while attached to the Ninety-fifth Pursuit Squadron at March Field He had graduated from Kelly Field on June 2 1922 and from the University of California He reportedly entered Randolph Field July 2 1992 and his plane suffered motor trouble before diving.

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Treasury and Post Office Budget Cuts Reported

The House appropriations committee recommended 829.9 million for Treasury and Post Office operations for the next fiscal year, a 403.6 million reduction from current allotments, plus a 185.4 million rise in annual debt service as debt grows to 23.444 billion. The panel eyed mail contracts scrutiny and kept revenue and spending mostly steady with notable cuts to domestic air mail and other programs.

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Plan MENGE Coffee Shop at Menger Hotel Grounds

Charles Seebbach plans a major upgrade at the Menger hotel facing Alamo plaza by converting the ladies lounge into a 1 year lease coffee shop. Work begins immediately, with a new kitchen near dining quarters and a hoped clearance for summer patio dancing. Seebach hints at possible reopening of the Menger beer hall as a future feature. Vern Holland, secretary to the postmaster, has entered a Temple sanitarium for treatment after months of fines.

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Cuba Regains Recognition Amid Global Acknowledgment

Cuba rejoined recognized governments today under new leader Carlos Mendieta as the United States granted recognition yesterday. Mexico Colombia Uruguay Dominican Republic Great Britain France and more joined in extending formal acknowledgment. Grant Wilson, British minister to Cuba, conveyed recognition for the UK Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa.

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