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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1931

Page

23

Capper Favors Prosperity Plan Amid Unemployment Fears

Senator Capper and newspaper magnate Hearst discuss a sweeping five billion dollar program to fund public works and employment. The proposal would sustain wages and living costs during downturns, viewed as a permanent policy to blunt future depressions and aid national development nationwide.

Arthur Capfer Atnten Benator Fran Ransna Tnlversal Washington Tity Tayeen Hearst United States Henest Congress

Letters accuse school construction bids of unfair bias

A set of seven firms has written to the school board alleging unjust discrimination in awarding contracts for the 1925 bond funded building program. The letter claims secret awards and irregular board meetings, accusing architects and officials of favoritism and improper handling of project allocations.

Board of Cucation L.tsoog Wrat Whitch Hiv Regolan Heyserly W. Apitinian

Woman Admits Violating Dry Law To Buy Frijoles

A woman testified she violated dry law to obtain money for triges for her family. Anitta Molrigues, 189 Lombrane stent, was jailed after being charged with manufacture and sale of liquor. United States Commissioner William Smith arraigned her, while her husband, ill for three months, faced related financial pressures.

Ainnita Molrigues Briday Jomiita Casey United William Smith Flerrier Gunliz Teagha Pass Rio Gironde

French Fliers Still in Russia Plans Unclear

Reports say three French fliers Joseph Debris Marcel Toret and Hene Mesinin remained near Nini Tilinsk Sibecia after their craft was wrecked Tuesday during a nonstop flight from Paix to Tokin. Officials indicated plans for their return to Moscow were undecided and aviators were arranging for the return trip.

Russia Cantig Joseph Debris Marcel Toret Hene Mesinin Nini Tilinsk Sibecia Paix Tokin

Radio Talk Aims at Texas Fee System Reform

A debate unfolds as Mystics of the Vegee 1 WL tale north of Parlutale visits Texas to challenge the current fee system for constables. A per-day stipend proposal is criticized, with KAND at 015 p m and calls for action by Governor Roy Stesling to petition HUD. Former Wexar County industry leaders chair the meeting, urging legislators to pursue structural changes in the rental operation term.

Wexar County Dustrces Talert Greemnor Roy Stesling

Miss Mackeill and Cagney In New Picture Teaser

Los Angeles gossip column notes Dorothy Mackaill’s return and a teaming with James Cagney in an early project titled The Dlink Sprat. It mentions Greta Garbo’s influence on Swedish actresses, Astrid Allwyn, Madge Evans, Lee John Smackock, Jackie Coogan, and various Hollywood moves, Europe plans, and industry chatter with many names and vague plot hints.

Los Angeles Dorothy Mackaill Dot Ional Jamey Cagary Kenyon Sor Hot Gleemon John Bright James Cagnay Greta Garbo Scandinas Metro-Coll- Meyer Astrid Allwin New York

City seeks utilities attorney as candidates review proceeds

Mayor G M Chambers said Friday several applicants have been received for the new official utilities attorney post created by city ordinance. The appointment will not be made before next week. The attorney will handle the city's fight for lower Inver gas and electricity rates and oppose the pending telephone rate increase.

G. M. Chambers Afny Jl ORR

Parish and City Officers Clash Over Gaming Law

New Orleans July 17. Parish and city authorities clash over enforcement of anti gambling law. About 103 houses making establishments raided and 88 bookmakers indicted. Police Superintendent H B Myers says raids are a priority but others disagree. State Attorney Eugene Stanley warns that inaction could lead to county-level deputies enforcing the law.

H. B. Myers Wis Eugene Stanley Myers Patia Coane Alent Sintea

Board to Inspect Sites for Negro Junior High

A special board committee will inspect sites offered for the $150,000 Negro junior high school for East Unit. The panel includes Mrs. Z. F. King, president, C. Cochran, superintendent, Mrs. Steny Walker, W. H. Wil Vin, and rep from both white and Negro residents of the district. The tour follows protests that a nearby white facility would devalue nearby property and upset segregation norms.

East Board of Leducation Briday Consieia Mra. Z Rullivan Pir Grelests Ty Residuyta

Thieves Take 300 Loot In Robberies

Police report multiple thefts totaling 300 with items including clothing and cash. Sergeant J Mataukin led a military police unit whose Port Sam I barracks was ransacked, with 100 in clothing and 0 cash taken. Alvin Stewart lost 890 cash and 100 in checks from his local hotel room. Mrs C G Saenz reported 125 dollars worth of clothing stolen from a home.

Whursley Mrnday J. Mataukin Port Sam I Funsted Alvin Stewart Mattrea C. G. Saenz Saumiern Awe- Tue

Steam Turbines for Battleships Reported Costs

Steam turbine orders for battleships are cited with a figure around 300 thousand dollars. The fragment mentions Toby and Hiner Monet among unclear names, with references to fire policy and New Mexico, though the text is garbled.

Toby Fy -Tiemvs Shea Hinkhis Pri Poll Hiner Ini Psinalpal Thas Srotha

Land Owners to Appear Before Board for Revaluation

Land owners will be notified to appear before the board of equalization as it revalues property. The notice lists properties and dates, with the assessor and local officials directing participation in the revaluation process.

Board of Equalization J. Be Stoner

Terrapins Enter Rages Fort Stockton Turmoil

A garbled account from Tesax and Indy 17 describes terrapin racing at Old Fort Stockton with entrants Roy Mona Roy Dean and Malla 21 among others. The piece mentions the Stockton chamber, Spring City, and references Roy Bean and Alfalfic Dill in a muddled irrigation context.

Fort Reockton Tesax Indy Fort Storkson Apelag City Roy Mona American Legion Old Fort Stockton Rainmercy Spring City Roy Dean de Legion Roy Henn Roy Bean Ux Jeller Teco Camery Dig Tisiciet

Missing Veteran Reported by Wife at Fourth Street

Wife B Trutebing of 222 Fourth Street reports husband, a disabled veteran with a left arm amputated, has been missing since Wednesday. Police notified. search underway in Independence area as wife appeals for information.

B. Thutebing Fourth Street Wis Wit Mas Trutebing Ark

Stop Clock To Save Money Stop Clock To Save Money

Sinton Texas July 17 County commissioners move to curb expenses by stopping the courthouse clock and shutting off the current, while phones at the courthouse are also candidates for cuts. Outside London July 17 Two neighbors in the same community in London trade verbal barbs during a parliamentary scene as Lloyd George and Snowden spar on benches.

Sinton Texas San London Bugiant Tondon Lanyd George Hag Philip Snowden Lloyd George

Bomb plot on church foiled in stray fragments

Fragmentary report describes a failed bomb plot at a church with explosions heard nearby. Authorities investigate as clerics and locals react amid confusion, with no clear suspects named in the readable text.

Attorney Contact Details for J. Thomas in San Angelo

Fragmentary OCR item notes Aly 16 and Emerit services for J. Thomas and a San Angelo attorney, to be contacted by Tony. A long night preceded a profonger uess, with a Green County attorney from WOU 1210 mentioned.

Aly Emerit Thomas San aAngelo Tony Ile Green County WOU

Turtle artist discovers 1802 inscription in carved panel

In a town project, Birdsall a member examines a carving he made and finds a carved tablet bearing the legend 2, B, 1802. The discovery appears connected to a local legend and prompts questions about the work’s origin and date.

Epard Birdsall McMer

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