12 Jul 1931
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1931
Page
1
A sprawling, OCR heavy piece debates New England identity and war sentiment. It mixes cultural critique with political commentary on World War I era figures, economics, and international events, noting U S actions and looming global conflict.
Mussolini lauds the Hoover plan as a potential turning point for Europe amid a grim 1932 outlook. He argues U S support could ease German reparations and avert a winter of misery, citing mass unemployment and global economic strain while urging prompt U S action.
New York correspondent reports Rudy Valew wed Fay Webb in what officials deem irregular. A West Orange New Jersey ceremony prompted complaints alleging the rite did not meet state marriage statutes and required license timing.
Texas county clerks head COMVUS CHRESTHL announces members of the committee. Jack Burke of Bexar County San Antonio Albert Towavent of Harris County Houston and Bred Malone of Wrangle County Austin named to the panel.
Readable text notes Ft Worth fliers plan to resume flight after weather improves. Pilots named Alesha Nome and Joyce Venus, with James Mattern and Nick Greener involved in the launch plan from an earlier forced down incident. Destination Fairbanks Alaska may be reached today.
Chicago report notes a conspiracy at Conk County Jail involving 20 inmates led by Warren Moneypenny. The plan aimed to move all prisoners from blocks C1 and a separate section of the jail, but the delivery failed.
A garbled note records a letter that took ten years to return, mentioning addresses and persons such as Pat O. Melee and Mr Klow, with references to sending and failed delivery across locations including Charlot and Thilidetvnia, suggesting postal confusion.
Fragmentary report from Washington notes seven men and old girls charged over census entries and an incident at a Willing workplace. References to a firetrap and wiring hazards imply safety concerns at a work site, with unclear affiliations or outcomes.
A temporary injunction blocks San Antonio officials from advertising levy plans and borrowing 102000 to fund a city wide ad campaign. Judge McCrory leaves open appeal, citing constitutional limits on state funds for advertising. City officials and ad commission sought to collect a five cent levy and harvest 818,000 from banks for the effort.
A severe tornado struck Nor te Batloveford Sask on July 1 causing widespread damage. Buildings were wrecked and many houses marooned as the town endured a half hour of destruction. The provincial power plant roof was torn away and walls collapsed, shutting down machinery. The storm's roar and darkness hindered rescue efforts.
The monoplane "hustle for Hungary" was fueled at Ronsevelt Field New York for the first leg of the Hungarian flight. Magyar and Endres aim to depart early tomorrow for Harbor, Newfoundland, then cross the Atlantic via Ireland London Germany and Austria toward Budapest, Hungary.
At Le Bourget the pilots Josey Marie Lebris and dfareel Voret and passenger Lieut Liebrs launched toward Tokio to set a new speed mark. Officials avoided confirming if the flight would be the first use of a ratmil fire world fight in their effort to rewrite the eight day pace.
Maclin J. Gleason aged 40, sales manager for the Trinidad Teen company, and KT. Bazeline aged 34, a private pilot for J. W. Van Fleet, died in a cave in collapse near Winnigan Colorado. They were being lowered from a height to Frimlid Airport ten miles north when the accident occurred.
A bolt ripped through a house on Nebiley Avenue Saturday night striking the room where Mrs. C G W Cobb and her five year old son Dack were asleep. The roof damage trapped the pair amid wallpaper lining with damage estimated at 20 dollars.
Coast Guard crew from Boston was ordered to assist in floating the Dollue liner President Angex which ran aground in a dense fog at the entrance of Noollukhet. The grounding occurred Friday morning, with plans to refloat the vessel.
Wl year Md Son of RT T Straus, Chicago financier, dies in St Anthony s Hospital from severe shock following an automobile wreck on highway here last night. Straus deceased at age 28. The accident occurred near the city limits as crowds gathered. Recovery efforts of first responders described as futile.
Washington July 34 More than 1000 civilian employees said wages would not be cut during the war effort. Officials stressed that civilian staff would maintain full pay as universal service programs continued.
A chaotic scene around the US Consulate as police dispersed a crowd described as Communists. The unrest interrupted operations, with agitators shouting phrases and crowding the building before authorities intervened.
Readable forecast notes warm but unsettled conditions with highs near 74 and humidity around 98. Light showers possible near the coast with moderate northerly winds easing later. Expect varied conditions through the day with periods of sunshine and clouds.
Allred announces plan to push a suit against an Austin based utility alleging violation of state charter by selling electricity appliances without proper authorization. The action targets a possible monopoly as a petition seeks injunction and state court action next Saturday.
City officials plan to launch a campaign against rising gas and electric charges discussed at a town hall meeting. An ordinance to curb rates was expected to be read Monday with Attorney Thomas J. Cobb present.
Alpine Texas July 41 Inhn Young 73 hero of J Frank Dobies The Vaquira of the Wrush Country remains in critical condition after a paralysing stroke. He cannot speak and has partial loss of movement but is expected to recover. he has endured five simline strokes in recent years.
Germany confronts French terms in reparations discussions as Cabinet adjourns for plenary session with no decision on concessions. Reports claim Berlin seeks to avert financial collapse by delaying promises while awaiting Washington's stance and Hoover intervention.
Rome July 11 Catholic leaders report the pope instructs moving Catholic Action headquarters to Vatican territory to shield the group from Italian government suppression tied to anti fascist actions. The action tests the Vatican pact as the state accuses the society of anti-Pascist sentiments while defending its rights within the church.
Russell of Dearborn Michigan flies a nine-ship formation in the National Air Tour event. The pilots arrived from Mei and will depart tomorrow for Montromers, Slt, Birmingham.
An ex secretary to President Coolidge sailed aboard the Kremyn today bound for Amarict. He expects to celebrate his dots at the French colonial exposition in September.
Two dead and many injured in a bombing at the Pure Milk plant in Hirmingstam Alabama. Victims include Ned Van Mer Kentucky and Richard Jarison. authorities blame a price dispute among local distributors for the blast.
A garbled rental directory presents multiple apartment options with prices and room counts, including 3 and 4 room units and monthly rents around 14 to 339, across various streets and cities. The text references owners, agents, and rental listings in a chaotic, OCR damaged format.
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