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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

Page

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Washington Post Rivalry and South Africa Debt Moratorium Talk

Edward D. McLean testifies in court about not selling assets under his father’s will while rival newspaper owners in Washington discuss circulation dynamics. General Smuts comments on South Africa’s debt moratorium, noting ability to pay and reluctance to fully pause payments. The piece blends media rivalry with global economic notes and Hoover administration expectations.

Washington, D.C Edward DB. McLean Washington Post Whit McLean Lta Patterson Washington Herald Washington Manning Washington Mast New York World Lrs Jan Christian Smuts South African Republic South Africa Dritatn Smits Grneral Amuls

Akron Wins National Balloon Race Title

Akron, Ohio has been awarded the national balloon race title. The elimination contest was slated for July 18 though the exact date remains unsettled. Local officials confirmed Akron as the host city and the event will attract regional teams and spectators.

Akron Jone Ohio

Weather Summary Forecast From Fragmented OCR Text

Weather forecast references Ren Aedenin and sleinuts for Saturday night and Sunday with temperatures around 12 degrees and highs near DS degrees. Northerly to easterly winds, increasing centerline wind on the canal, and partly cloudy conditions are noted. further details appear on Page 2.

Sanda Merrenin Cee Evelonn

Hurricane nears Texas coast as family of six saved

Fire raged through a rear house on South Laredo Street injuring Mrs Ceccilia Rodrigues and prompting A Saladana to flee with his wife, seven children, and two guests. Saladana saved his elderly mother in a dramatic nighttime rescue as fire crews investigated an incendiary theory and an electrical short sparked a blaze near Concepcion yard.

Texas Ss. A Varedo Street Modripuon Saladana Macefeth Alaric Peter Lona Mairiguez Atut Alon Concepcion Yark Mee

Missouri Police Captain Slain in Joplin Shootout

Joplin police captain Jene Larbman was shot dead in a revolver fight last night. Darry Spencer of Harves Arkansas was wounded seriously. Charles Golden of Tulsa was wounded in the right leg and Spencer remained in critical condition in a hospital. A crime spree led to the shooting as officers pursued suspects after a car theft arrest attempt.

Missouri Joplin Aler Larbman Darry Spencer Harves Ark Charles Golden Olfievra Enid Spencer Creedom

Labor Board Called to Settle Disputes

Washington June 27 The labor department conciliation service has handled 81 wage cut disputes since March and aided differences between government contractors and workers over prevailing wages under the Bacon-Davis bill.

Labor Board Wasrington D. C M—Wrke Bacon-Davis Labor Department Beteen

Mickey Mouse Creator Undergoes Emergency Operation

Walter Disney, famed creator of Mickey Mouse, was reported undergoing an emergency operation in Los Angeles after a throat ailment. Dr Mackenzie Brown said the artist, undergoing treatment yesterday, faced a serious health concern requiring surgical care at a local hospital.

Mickey Mouse Los Angeles Walter Disney Screen and Newana Mackenzie Brown

Mother of Star Is Gravely Ill in Los Angeles

Mrs Mina Carling Gleason aged 73 mother of James Gleason actor is gravely ill in a hospital following a severe stroke. The actress, once famous, is reported in a serious condition with doctors hopeful for recovery.

Los Anorles Mina Carling Gleason James Gleason Peart Atigek

Bela Lugosi Foregoes Nationalities for U.S. Citizenship

Los Angeles June 27 Bela Lugosi film star testified in federal court that he swore allegiance to both Hungary and Romania over whether Lugos his hometown was in Hungary or Romania. He completed the oath of allegiance to become a United States citizen after uncertainty about his home country.

Los Angeles Bela Lugosi Dhrier Bolkevimiries Alegiance Btntea

Gonzales Bankers Charged With Accepting Money

In Gonzales Texas the old Dilworth bank, closed May 4, faces charges of accepting deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. A district court jury returned indictments against R S Dilworth president C E Dilworth vice president and Everett Lawler cashier. About 1400 depositors are affected.

Gonzales Texas Dilworth Bank Taday Twenty -Fifth District R. S. Dilworth C. E E. Dilworth Everett Iawler

Lightning Kills Two in Mexico

Two men were killed by lightning in Acapulco Mexico causing property damage. One victim, a soldier, was struck on the bayonet amid a storm that knocked out the municipal power plant and left the city in blackout conditions.

Mexico City Acapulco Tresadingolchos

Four Injured in Winnipeg Riot

A riot in Winnipeg left four injured as police battled demonstrators. A clash erupted after a group of unemployed residents, angered by hotel eviction, confronted officers near a hotel where Senator Gideon Robertson, labor minister, was present. Police say 106 officers were engaged, and the injured were hospitalized.

Winnipeg Winsiliana Haingeld Gideon Robertson

20000 Educators at National Meet

LOG ANGLES June 27 America's educators faced the National Council of Education as the conference entered its second session. President Henry Tester Smith of Indiana University discussed the mental growth of mankind amid reforms and debate during the national meeting.

America Iilemte National Council of Education Bert Henry Tester Smith School of Education Indiana University

Banks Delve in D. A. Finances

Washington June 27 a White House scene showed New York bankers and Reserve bank officials probing South American financial affairs. The discussion suggested interest but no immediate section plan from the administration.

Washington, D. i6 White House New York Pri

Corpus Christi Cotton Opens Season With First Bale

The first bale of the 1931 cotton crop arrived at the Corpus Christi cotton exchange today. It was grown by W. A. Thorpe of Lamar County and prepared for delivery to the exchange.

Corpus Corpes Christi Tetras Corpus Chriati Cotton Exchange W. AT. Thorpe Lanaray

Debt Parley Opens Between Mellon and Laval in Paris

Paris June 27 Negotiations to align French and American views on President Hoover's debt suspension proposal began after 10 am with Andrew W Mellon American secretary of the treasury and Laval premier. France optimistic about a new era of world cooperation and potential Franco German entente amid expectations the talks could influence European economic recovery and international settlements.

Bremen Reichsbank Paris Hoover Andrew W- Mellon World Premiee Gaval Germany Bruening Cien Curtius United States Uut Branco

Hoover Close Communiqué With Paris

President Hoover engages in close communication with Paris officials as both governments press to remove obstacles to an intergovernmental debt holiday. A conference consumed the night, forging steps toward easing the immediate impediments.

Alioglan Cocine

Globe Fliers Speed Over Siberia in World Flight

Wiley Post and Harold Gatty plan a 15 000 mile solo around the world route. They landed at Irkutsk after a 1050 mile leg from Novo Sibirsk in six hours and ten minutes, then prepared for a dash toward Khabarovsk. Weather permitting they aim for a nonstop crossing of Siberia to Nome, Alaska, via the Sea of Okhotsk and Kamchatka.

Tuaitsk Siberian Wiley Dost Farold Gatsty Irkutsk Bingovrechensk Siberia Novo Sibirsk Stanlard Khobarovak Here Timgovechchonsk Khnobarovsk Whobarovsk Gulf of ‘Tariary Sea of Okhots Kamchatka Peninsula Bering Sea Nome Myaska Winnie Mae Tost Gatty New York Yhes Lake Hathal trang-Laikal Yakland Mountains Chita Millea Khabarovsk Manchuria Spain

Coast Guard Month Batting Average Rises in Reports

Treasury officials report Coast Guard operations for the month show rising effectiveness. The first half of the month saw 13 vessels seized and 305 illicit liquor cases, with 26 crew members detained. A patrol off Tongaland led to the capture of the American Focht Whispering Whnods on June 14.

Coast Guard Washington, PD Treasury Tong Teland Nerest

Doheny $669,570 Check Ends Suit

A check for 669570 dollars from Doheny Pacific Petroleum was presented to the federal government. The government’s 1250000 income tax claim against Doheny interest was dismissed in federal court yesterday.

Doheny Tos Angeles Enablor Doheny-Pacific Petroleum Company Roheny

Revolt Denied by Exiled Air Chief in Spain

June 27 report from Gairo states Maj. Ramon Feanco, once head of the Spanish air force, denies any revolt or planned movement in Toblada. In Egypt, editors face an age and bonding statute with minimum age set at 25 years. Hing Fund to sign the measure.

Spain Ramon Feanco Resteriliy Talay Edytons Gairo Egypt Hing Fund

Woman on Stilts Celebrates 99th Birthday in Fortified Home

In San Francisco on June 27 Mrs Minerva Wertman marked her ninety ninth birthday inside a stilted house nicknamed Minerva's Fort. Built by San Francisco and San Mateo counties to spare her from moving for a new road, the quirky home stands over the bay and the road was tucked beneath it after officials weighed preservation against progress.

San Francisco Minerva Wertman San Mateo

Jury Favored Acquittal in Guess Murder Trial

Report notes a rumored 10 to 2 vote for acquittal as jurors toiled through the night atop the Carter County courthouse. Judge John Owen promised time for deliberation while public safety concerns and related cases linger. An earlier count suggested mixed ballots as prosecutors and defense waited for the verdict in the Emilio Cartes Rubio slaying.

Ardnonre Okin Tune CPF W. E Bin Guess Emilio Cartes Rubio Skinsman Mexico Carter County Waite Giress

Brownsville Corp us In Path Of Gale

A tropical hurricane threatens Brownsville and nearby Texan coast towns as high water rises and offshore yachts face danger. Lifeguards monitor the Gulf Breeze offshore while Padre Island evacuations continue. The storm is expected to reach the coast by early afternoon with barometric pressure dipping below normal.

Brownsville Point Tsu- Lel Mhore Wallace Reed Point Ysabeyatalian Gulf Dreeze Miises AL Valker Ge Terin Willie Ellinghausgen Cantali Padre Isls Padre Island

Rent and apartment listings from Tight'n Fres Rentat Bartal

Classified rental notices advertise furnished rooms and apartments across multiple streets including Commerce and LaClees with weekly and monthly rates. Listings mention 3 rooms, unfurnished options, and various tenancies. agents claim weekly scheduling with Sunday viewings and open houses.

Suralshed Iuinos EL. Stary Grek Florra HL Marth Cocma

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