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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1931

Page

3

Photo Contest Winners Announced in Final Round

The city ran a month long photo contest with a grand prize of $50 awarded in Fridays paper. Entries were judged publicly with multiple honorable mentions listed for local residents and photographers including George P. West Jack Town Wanyagin and Ferene Gales among others.

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States Fight Over Auto License Tags

Ohio officials and Georgia drivers clashed over license plates with Georgia cars forced to replace Georgia plates with Ohio tags. The dispute arose after Georgia failed to honor Ohio plates, costing owners about $322 in forced plate changes.

Tiverpool Ohio Georgia Inga

German Alpine Team Plans Everest Ascent

Berlin June 17 A German expedition led by Xatar Dauer aims to be the first to reach Mount Everest. The group, previously halted near 20,000 feet last year, now travels toward India and consists entirely of veteran alpinists under Dauer's leadership.

Berlin Ab Mniuia Everest India Thia Taerarané Xatar Dauer

Atlanta Police Radio Autog System Establishes Station

Atlanta joins 9 other cities in police radio system. A transmitting station is set up at headquarters. Initial low power will expand to higher power as operations progress.

Atlanta

90 Foot Tree Felled by Bolt Rouses Village

A May thunder storm felled a 90 foot hemlock tree near Aymel Conn base of 85 inches. The bolt struck, causing a dramatic village upheaval as onlookers watched the tree crash and shake the area.Residents recall enduring years of similar weather events while real estate ads linger in the background.

Dineen

Jury Selected In McKenzie Construction Suit Against City

The McKenzie Construction Company sues the City of San Antonio over Olmos Dam work from 1926. Jury selection completed. testimony set to begin Tuesday. Plaintiff seeks about 104000 in contract damages. city argues the case, with witnesses including City Engineer Crreetias.

Guades Christy Texas McKenzie Constriction Company San Antonio Olmos Lige W. J. Uopkin Winintiffis Wliege Crreetias

Cardinal Begins Exile in France

Cardinal Pedro Sigaza, expelled from Spain, arrives in France to celebrate mass and prepare to settle in the Basque region, as police monitor the move. A gangster picture shown in Evanston drew cheers from the crowd, while officers enforced calm amid tense scenes.

France Aendaye Pedro Sigaza Spain Othe Siown Evanston Staid Bvanston Chili William Vroeman Ling

Cotton Classers Confer on Gains

Cotton Classers of the Cotton Co operative Association met to discuss membership services for cooperative members this season. Reports from the classers indicate criticism of the agricultural marketing system and forecasts that reforms have had little impact on membership or state support.

Utconce Eras Cotton Co-operative Association Weish Association

Boys Recreation Program Planned for Week at Local Center

A new boys recreation program is planned by the community recreation chair in cooperation with the city department. Activities will be held daily from March 12 at the community center and include games, crafts, and outdoor events for boys aged 6 to 12.

Fiona Frank Wiacmon

Bermuda Unable to Continue Trip

A Bermuda liner named Heromda caught fire at its pier in Hamilton causing extensive damage. The vessel will be returned to New York and a Bermudian voyage may resume soon. The ship was slated to sail to Remiula next Wednesday.

Bermuda New York Jane Heromda Hamilton Enely Wierassengra Newe York Kurneas Bermudie Dine Ie Tvland American Fine Remiula

15 000 Men Apply for Widespread Government Posts

About 15 000 applicants for civil service examinations are reported as ready to join government service. The notice says approximately 500 new posts to be filled, with examinations opening July 1.

Gangster Killed and Woman Wounded in Indy Street Shootout

A gangland ambush in FARY Indy lane left Tony Green, 25, a principal henchman of Tadd Perconi, dead and a woman seriously wounded. Mrs Teecont, mother of four, was reported among those struck as the assailants opened fire.

Fary Indy Lane CNS Cnet Jodas Teaving

Auto Thief Finds Humanity Is Kind

Wilbu Crowles arrested in Monte Vista for stealing a car. He says he fractured his arm last November in a Florida auto accident and could not obtain aid. Local authorities arranged medical aid for him instead of praising or denying responsibility.

del North Colo INS Wilbu Crowles Monte Vistn Florida Crowler Tocal Cor Crowley

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