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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1931
Page
4
Federal Reserve Bank figures for Dallas district show total resources at 0,893,000 for the week ending Friday, down 1,071,000 from the prior week and 14,000 lower than the corresponding week in 1930. Securities rose 419,000 from last week to 213,000, while cash and other assets fell 382,000 from the previous week and 50,910,000 from 1930.
Washington July 31 A Congress effort to grant retirement credit for service in unfavorable climates sparked a flood of protests from foreign governments. The State Department disclosed that a list of posts abroad credited diplomats with extra service is public, triggering official complaints and apologies as nations protested the handling of climate postings.
Striking miners moving toward a Harmarville mine were dispersed by deputies at Cheswick. Police used tear gas bombs and revolver fire, injuring several people in the confrontation.
In a Daily Express interview from London Dawes, the U S ambassador declares that the United States and the world are entering the beginning of the end of the low mood as markets and diplomacy face a downturn near the close of July.
London report proposes a 16.1 percent cut in government spending with major steps including reductions in unemployment benefits and a rise in weekly contributions by workers and employers to about 10 shillings per week. It also recommends slowing road maintenance, abolishing the empire marketing board, and trimming wireless receipts paid to the British Broadcasting Company.
In Raymondville C C McDonald was found guilty of brutally whipping his 6 year old daughter Lucile. Judge T I Dorsett sentenced him to six months in jail and a $1000 fine. The child appeared in court with a broken nose and bruised face. The mother, Mrs Thelma McDonald, faces prosecution Monday on a similar charge.
The Scottish Rite cathedral will host San Antonio Shriners and families with a Woolier roost carnival and dance at One Alzafar in the Doerne hills on Saturday. S. X. Callahan, general chairman, announced preparations for entertainment for about 3000 including wives and families. A grand march for children is set for 6 p.m., followed by games, races and a 6:20 p.m. weiner roast. Hert iTppry and his orchestra will play until midnight. Assistants include George Dullhig, Hugo Stein, Bernard Leon nets, and W. D. Tirhe ville in charge of games and the roast.
An advertisement asserts cigarettes are made with science driven care and teamwork. It touts Chesterfield as using the best tobaccos, the purest paper, and every manufacturing refinement possible. The copy emphasizes accuracy and quality in production.
San Antonions invitation extended by Manager H. E. Nathwell to attend a Martinez dance Saturday night for the benefit of the local Plowboy baseball team. Proceeds will fund equipment for the squad as the St Hedwig Serenaders perform for the event.
Washington radio to air tariff clash between Senator G. J. Dickinson Republican Texas and Pat Harrison Democrat Mississippi. Broadcast tentative for August 29 over the Columbia chain, denounced today as plans firm up.
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