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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1931

Page

12

Kempf Juror Hears Slaying Details In Murder Trial

A juror was told the Kempf murder case details as Green changed his plea to guilty. Key witness Louis Kempf, the father, testified that his son Frank was with friends at 1 p.m. on June 15 when Frank reportedly vanished after being seen near the Yank house. Police identified the body with a skull fracture and shoes and belt matching evidence.

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Fort Worth Log Reveals Long Nonstop Refueling Flight

A Fort Worth log from the Brews era notes a S100 mile non stop refueling flight to Tak a with mid flight sightings over Prince George British Columbia and Colfer Creek Alaska to Seattle and Neaptle. The entry mentions refueling at sea banks Alaska and a launch at Shera for coast duty. It also describes a murder case in Kemp with jurors from Medina County and witnesses involved.

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Mayor Asked to Reestablish Recreation Board

A petition asking the mayor to reappoint or restore the dissolved recreation board was presented Thursday. Ralph Gibbs, president of the San Antonio Recreation and Playgrounds group, headed a committee of women urging the mayor to refer the petition to the Park Commissioner and address recreation questions.

Appelitins de Mir Ralph Gibbs Seg Antonia Playztonia Nien C. M- Chambers Jacob Frubi Gill Hubiola

Italian Foreign Minister Confers With Timon Grandi

Rome reports U S secretary Stimson met with Italy's Signor Grandi at the foreign ministry for a confidential hour long conference amid European diplomacy. The discussions centered on Italy's stance toward possible steps in the European situation and reflected broader Allied tensions.

Rome Europe Strinsom Ie International Jing Lino Grant Maly Isa Americ Lhe Seerstars Stimson Signor Grandi Italy Haliday Secrelare Stinson Foreign Ministry Wax Grunratly

Defense Testifies in Olmos Dam Suit

Defense witness testimony was heard in the Olmos Dam lawsuit against the city of San Antonio and Fil ageiuel Construction Company over a 101000 dollar claim. The trial has run since June 1 with the plaintiff alleging fault in the dam project and a damaging effect on the McKenzie firm.

Uorpvs Filageiuel San Antonio Uimalay Plaigtiits McKenzie

Man Drops Dead After Requesting Water at Door

A man, Sidney A. Collis of 1017 North Patutto Avenue, collapsed and died Thursday after atempting to quench his thirst at a home. Witnesses say he stepped to the door and asked for water but fell before reaching assistance. Local authorities are reviewing the incident as a possible sudden natural death.

Sidney A. Collis North Patiu Tto Avenue J.J. Wiuran Jes Sherman Surest Bud Aking Nore Noth Eypete Joby Ayny

98 More Autoists Warned Of Miggis Versus Ween

Fragmentary OCR brief notes repeated warnings to autoists about Miggis versus Ween. Mentions light, certificate, Cullis, Bert, and a date near 104 at U rista. Lacks clear facts or full names.

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New Term to Open at Juncy Voller

fragmentary OCR text mentions a new term opening at a location named Juncy Voller with unclear surrounding details and several garbled phrases. No clear dates, people, or organizations are discernible from the readable portions.

Juncy Voller

Sleeping Car Service Offered in Eagle Pass Train

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a sleeping car service to Eagle Pass with references to passenger loading, routes, and timetable details. Names, places, and exact phrasing are unclear but indicate a railway promotion or schedule item for travelers seeking sleepers on a Regie line.

Eagle Pass Heichen Sn Ate In Regie Ape Melati Keneral Peseenger Wyttt, Belted ‘Veupaduy

U.S. Makes Reply in Rum Case Row

The United States filed a reply related to a case over rum, asserting legal arguments and requesting rulings that could affect shipments, tariffs, or trade terms. The filing signals ongoing procedural steps in a dispute involving maritime commerce and regulatory oversight.

U.S

Jury Deadlock in Bellhop Murder Trial

A jury remains deadlocked in the murder trial of a bellhop identified as Covin, linked to the slaying of his former lover Mrs. Marie Wart. The panel, stuck after several nights of deliberation, faced possible declaration of a hung verdict if no verdict emerged today. Covin testified he acted in self defense when Wart said she was returning to him in haste.

Bellhop Covin Hart

Rites Held for Indian Chieftain

James W. Tryin of the lacrosse wea hil of 2 pears ago dead with all the Indians. Jimme v on the Cattaraw for years he hi a chieftain of his t reserva! Fgh rank ae of coofereners in Europe's armament problems with various European foreign ministers.

Lawton James W. Tryin Jimme Europe

Poll irregularities cloud Alabama senatorial race results

Report from Senator Hastings on irregularities in the Alabama primary ballots. He cites possible affect on the outcome of the Senate race with Heflin defeating Hastings’ candidate in the 1946 contest. No specific irregularities confined to a single candidate are confirmed.

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Airport Building Urged for Civic Center Plan

A plan to build an airport facility is urged with support from the chamber of commerce aviation committee. Varoll Winters is named leader of neighborhood outreach, health certification will be required, and a city nurse will assist. Public notices advertise classified ads for rental inquiries and local services.

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Fliers Race Across Pacific From Seattle to Tokyo

News from July reports non stop fliers covering roughly 2600 miles from Seattle to Tokyo with a 26 hour 82 minute leg from Nome towards the Vering sea. Weather and travel pace hint at a long Pacific crossing, while expectations include an audience with a Mikula and Kamchatka routes.

Fairbanks Mort Seattle Ind Okie Alill Tokio Foyanese Statile Washington Peninsula Kamchatke

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