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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1931
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reflects on international moratorium debates and U S aviation progress, noting debates over payment obligations and private initiative. He muses on the Atlantic era, Mussolini’s rise, science fiction flight, and education’s faults, interweaving vivid images of past and future ambitions with a critical tone.
Paris delivers a reply to Ambassador Edge via Premier Laval detailing France's demand for a suspension of German reparations and a plan for a moratorium. Laval's government seeks to use 12,000,000 gold marks from the Bank for International Settlements to support exchange stabilization, while President Tooger and the cabinet weigh concessions and future disclosures.
Chancellor Snowden told the House that a proposed plan could suspend war debt payments and potentially involve the transfer of £37,000,000 to Great Britain. The speech signaled parliamentary support for a foreign policy move.
In Washington DC on June 2 year the Asian embassy leaders move toward a cordial acceptance of a reparations proposal tied to debt and a broader pact. Premier Misgollath confirms acceptance in principle as the President weighs the plan and its implications.
A weather note predicts Wednesday with temperatures around 42 degrees and a high near 84 degrees. It mentions cool nights, a dry southeast wind, and a chance of light rain in southern areas.
Authorities report the murder of dairyman Kempt near Neatslin, with early arrests and a theory that he was killed after being abducted from his home. Investigators found a broken bench and bloodied tools, while several suspects, including three Mexicans, were questioned. A $60 reward offered to locals aiding the search. a $100 bounty for the killer plus a $2 reward for conviction were announced. The body was found five miles from Nevin as searches continued.
Weather summary from San Antonio notes continued warm and fair conditions over the last 94 hours. Temperatures hover about normal for the season with forecasts predicting lows around 72 and highs near 96 as clear skies persist and evening winds lessen.
In TENEAP Alaska the village of Janakanak faces Scarlet Fever risk as three residents fall ill. Dr Bor Ini and a Bristol Bay physician report to the Alaskan Indian Affairs headquarters. Ten others are quarantined and offered serum shipped from Seattle to the region.
Miss Mildred Shwak, 79, Akron resident and former World Record holder in Inn flying, died during a license training hop at Akron municipal airport. She fell to the ground in view of spectators, including her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Slinatf, and died at the city hospital.
Report from the field says military forces operating along the Sandwit border in Szechornn province engaged in a fierce clash with forces allied to Teele. The encounter resulted in heavy casualties, with the opposing side suffering about 1000 killed and the area secured by our units.
An Ardmore murder case draws prosecutors from nearby areas as John Ogden orders arrests and a missing venue hearing. The trial of Cortes Turhin Gomez and others unfolds with a packed courtroom and tense testimony about a fatal shooting at a presidential rally site.
An improvised report describes Major James Doolittle parachuting to safety after an airship suffered loss of control and plunged into an "upside down" loop near Curlide-Steinbers port. Spectators witnessed the fall as the craft crashed, with Doolittle leaping to safety by parachute.
In Newell Calif a mother and her child were trapped in a car in a ravine yesterday. The mother, Mea Pheadare of Letingham Ala, watched her child die in her arms from injuries after the crash. A nearby nursing ambulance crew reportedly heard cries from the car as it lay at the bottom of a 200 foot precipice.
The board reorganizes naming Dr A A of Took hare as chairman and Nr John Wo Avena of CHecomare as vice chairman with Dr W Ay Davis of Austin as secretary. The move follows a Legislative increase of members from six to nine.
A fair haired blue eyed boy from Hammond Indiana ran away from home. His mother refused to reclaim him, telling police to keep him. Police could not force her to take the child back, and he was taken to a juvenile home in Crown Point. The incident drew criticism from educators and authorities.
Report from Mexico notes typhoid fever raging in Sonora and Durango with Sinaloa mining districts said to be heavily affected. Authorities report around twelve daily cases and thousands of workers and families living near the mines face health risks.
J. D. Flannery announced that Priney will perform for the event while other acts are lined up for the weekend. The parade and related entertainments will take place at the Lockwerk parish recreation building with varied hall performances and local talents.
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty landed in England after a record around the world flight. They left New York yesterday, flew via Newfoundland, and reached Lland somewhere in England this morning after sixteen hours of flying. They hope to reach Moscow next, weather permitting.
A garbled rental ad column lists multiple room and board options with prices. Various entries mention furnished rooms, month rates from 25 to 40, locations including Wy Woodlawn and 164 Webb, and several unclear names and street mentions. The passage imitates classified housing notices.
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