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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1931

Page

6

Lightning and lighting plan for Statue of Liberty overhaul

New York officials outline a $30,000 modernization of the Statue of Liberty including new crowning lights, an elevator, safety upgrades, and window changes to enhance the glow from the crown and pedestal. Major General Hanson Ely notes the project aims to keep the landmark accessible to more than 350,000 yearly visitors while preserving its historic symbolism.

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Court Recess in Olmos Dar Suit City Construction Case

Corpus Christi records note a court recess in the San Antonio Olmos Dar case where the plaintiff alleges the city blocked maneuvers during construction. The firm asserts about $104,000 was tied to the Glmax Gam project. A lab witness testified, with the trial resuming Saturday.

Olmos Dar Amr Browcht MrAenzie San Antonio Col Fo. Crerelios Macuver Handescourt

Unclear Text Fragment Leads to Ambiguous Summary

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions officers, bandits, a siege or raid, a plan to lay something and a heading north. Details are garbled with many missing words, making the event, participants, and location uncertain.

Hoover Tikes Rest in Gan

President Weaver rests at Hoover Camp in Tapidan Va on a fishing trip during delicate negotiations. He has received no callers or official messages and plans to extend his rest through Sunday while keeping a low profile with his aides.

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Large Liquor Raids Round Up Dozens in City

A large raid by a police unit rounded up numerous individuals on liquor violations. The operation targeted illegal sales and distribution with arrests across several districts. Authorities stated the sweep disrupted illicit activity and led to multiple charges and pending prosecutions.

Sera Bern

Middle West Tornado Wave Expected Amid Severe Weather

Severe weather men forecast a torrid wave sweeping the Middle West with heavy winds and possible flooding. Meteorologists warn residents to secure property, monitor alerts, and brace for intensified storms through the weekend.

Jewel Theft Involving Two Bracelets Worth 2700

Theft of two diamond studded bracelets valued at 2700 reported. Property of Arg Neuhaus and Mrs Nevins, away two days. Detectives await tips to identify suspects selling stones. bracelets contained 231 diamonds with the largest set in 195 stones. Location hints point to San Antonio area and Cloverton Court.

Wendaus San Antonio Arg Neuhaus Nevins Hn Waite i

France Displays Weapons of Kings in Salle Town Hall

A display showcases weapons of famous kings and soldiers at the Hotel des Invalides in Salle Town Hall. The exhibit includes arquebuses bows crossbows swords shields armor and spears decorated by craftsmen from Italy Spain Germany France Holland and Flanders.

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Peach Harvest Nears in Ozark Region

WEST TAINS Mo July peach harvest to begin in Ozark area. Archival notes predict one of the three largest harvests this decade as frost spared crops. Estimated value over 2000 dollars worth of peaches will be picked and shipped from the Ozark regions.

West Tains

Motor Balks Tenaa Flier Seeks Nonstop Flight

Plans by Reginald J. Robbins and partners for a nonstop refueling flight from Seattle to Lokio face delays after motor issues and a failed refueling attempt. A more powerful engine was tested but not installed yet. Weather reports show an optimistic air route across the Pacific as crews aim to depart soon.

Seattle Diy Reginald J. Robbins A. &. Jones Noxan Diers Here Lokio, Woot Lwre Arei Loday Hen Jon Levy Per Neue

Musical Autos Banned in St Louis Advertising Vehicles Prohibited

Residents of Janis no longer will be greeted or smiled at by musical advertising vehicles. Robert J Brooks, director of streets and sewers, revoked all permits for fuel advertising. He cited safety concerns and risk of accidents from sudden noise.

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Dying Woman Pens Her Own Obituary Notice

Nearing death in Malone New York on July 25 an elderly woman wrote her own obituary with care and directed that it be delivered to the family. The note described suffering from injuries in an automobile accident and named relatives to read it after it was finished.

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