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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
6
The incident in a Texas church yesterday saw Brown hanged by a chandelier pipe while three masked men watched. A Dallas hotel baggage clerk Bryn reported the assailants forced him to guide them to the church where the men stripped Brown, tied his hands, and left him hanging as officers investigated.
A garbled radio page describes editor H. McLean's Friday schedule of programs, a mix of dramatised episodes, music features, and station announcements. It mentions hosts Marvin and Duwan, a German student, and a planned series on English pronunciation, with listings for KTBA WOAL and other networks.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a mountain setting and a museum display. It mentions aromas, visibility issues, and a mix of terms such as deer, eyes, and odor. The text points to a world collection with many types, suggesting a dispersed, uncertain exhibit context.
The newspaper lists radio program schedules and performers, naming stations such as WMAES and KAIAC, with presenters and segments including theater, music, and service broadcasts. It mentions specific show titles, hosts, and times, reflecting a busy local radio scene.
AEMSEY CITY reports the sheriff attached firsts property amid unclear figures and disputed claims. The action involves a real estate hold by Cart Vhreail company of Newark and a deteriorating structure described as CONSOLATA IN DECAY with damaged windows and roof issues.
The House approved a proposal to build a 3,000 ton super cruiser and related naval enhancements. A modified program increases the budget by 24 million dollars. The capital ship question was sent to a committee after a 45 to 16 vote. A Socialist motion to table the measure failed.
Three young men wearing dark glasses and masks robbed a transfer car of the Moslin-Sixtyayin bank on 18 Street Trust office route. They escaped after the heist, authorities report.
The New York mayor James J. critics, long regarded for his year in office, celebrated a birthday marking his age and tenure. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text, but the event centers on the mayor’s era and milestone.
A liner refloated at Bermuda port today after a fire struck the ship and caused it to sink at its pier. The vessel Yeendiin was towed to sea for repairs and passengers returning to New York were reported badly shaken. Fire crews worked to recover those injured and investigators began examining the blaze.
Heavy storms disrupt communications in western Poland leaving only one telephone line functioning intermittently to Berlin as of morning. Western Poland suffers telegraph and telephone outages, isolating the region.
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