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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
5
Aaboard the Nautilus reports from mid Atlantic June 18 as the Wyoming battles convoy duties and a tow line holds fast. Engines struggle yet progress continues with one main and auxiliary generators charging. the crew remains weary but resilient awaiting Queenstown port and a possible refit.
At a national insurance convention in Chicago plans were discussed for a $1,000,000 tribute to Elisha Wright, regarded as the father of the life insurance business in America. Organizers aim to honor his pioneering work and lasting impact on the industry.
In Nantes France a funeral service was held for seventy seven victims of the St Philibertaleamboal disaster. Officials reported large crowds attended the outdoor ceremony with plans announced for additional memorials as families sought closure.
Government expenditures show the White House and Navy cutting upkeep costs during the period. The White House ran at 175 265 dollars, 172 420 dollars less than the prior period, while the Navy spent 34 721 0838 dollars for a large reduction. other departments showed slight increases.
June Miller of El Paso died from burns suffered when a gas utility explosion at the Dittman-Hbest plant near Tell, 22 miles northeast of Fort Stockton. O. L. Dillovan’s plant owner O. L. Dillovan, and workers Dittman and Leroy Dithman were injured. Dittman listed as seriously burned but expected to recover.
Bangkok reports King Prajadhipok in New York signals a ban on prisoners release amid the royal palace’s coastal ceremony. The dispatch notes a mass release tied to the founding of the Chakri dynasty and the Wilerat law, referencing 30006 prisoners.
A small town revival opens at the Lytle church with Rev Z C Wells leading services. Associations with local families and church leaders shape the eight week program featuring traditional hymn accompaniment and community outreach across Welsh, Kirst, and Sansmonia connections.
A church bunco party at Chibuie Alurasi St. Cecilia will host a lighthearted card game and raffle on the church lawn. Missing items from the event may be found via a call to the adwriter at Crockett.
The lead master Ry B Henrineon warns that Americanized films are not suitable for boys. He states such movies are detrimental to school work and health, and forbids students to go to the master unless allowed by their parents.
The June 18 release lists Buenos Aires population at 2,449,110 with 2,980 as a related figure from multiple statistics. It notes inflation in prices and references a classification related to light. The fragmentary report gives limited context on methods or scope.
Fragmentary report mentions England and tariff talk during wartime, with references to figures and brief comments on preservation of stance. Details are unreadable, but the piece appears to discuss political positions and economic policy in the context of conflict.
In Australia on June 18, authorities report a campaign against numerous holidays and long Saturday and Sunday work stoppages. The drive targets many historical event celebrations and other commemorations across states.
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