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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1931
Page
28
A quirky column by J. H. M'Lean on voice and body weight among performers. It riffs on bass, tenor, and piccolo sizes, praises Dayit Russ, and notes the editor’s plan to listen to WOAL and the National Network at 0 o'clock, offering readers his own judgment rather than directives.
A dense listing of radio programs and times across stations including KTSA and WOAL 1190, naming hosts, show titles, and orchestras. Entries mention Arabesque, Labor Horn Hilda Stone, Vincent Jeeter, Bobby Jones, and many others with varied program blocks through the day. The schedule spans morning to late evening including weddings, concerts, and special features across numerous frequencies and call signs.
A garbled society note lists Henderson's orchestra and various names, promising an interview with Count Felix von Luckner about the German submarine Seeadler. It hints at broadcasts, weddings, and a romance proposal, with scattered references to radio programs and performances.
A U S youth, charged with homicide in the fatal shooting of Miss Minn Clark in Rin Alen Mezico, seeks release while attorneys work with state officials. Miss Clark, a telegraph operator at La Fela, was killed during a cabaret dance with her escort when an argument between officials escalated and the chief was shot.
In Sinton four suspected crime figures were detained after a police action during a warlike incident in the area. Maven A Teaisans and others were described as involved in illegal trade, with two named and two unnamed associates detained. Police ajourned the case for further investigation.
A report to police details a theft where a dress was stolen from a parked car on Main Street near a store. The incident occurred after a suspect fled toward Mexican Fog as a witness described efforts to recover the items. No further specifics on suspects or exact location are provided.
Acting on Collector Maury Maverick’s suggestion the county commissioners court appointed four citizens Jan Lassen Dag Engelmann Allert Keg and AL Friesenhalin to form the first tally committee to confer with the court on tax equalization. The mass meeting acknowledged plans to raise some taxes and lower others to balance the burden. A larger 25 member panel may be named soon and more appointments follow a Lasers Friday night gathering.
Classified columns report actions in Galveston and San Antonio with warnings about timely duties and deadlines. The fragment mentions licensure and fort postings, reflecting municipal and military administrative notices in the period.
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