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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1931

Page

5

Mexican Students Protest Acquittal Over Double Killing

Mexican students protest the acquittal of Deputy Sheriff Guess in Ardmore for the killing of two Mexican students. Some 200 students marched in Pachuca, denouncing the verdict as biased and calling for a national protest sparked by alleged American hospitality offenses and a perceived injustice. Foreign Minister Esteada warned the ruling could affect Mexican and U.S. public opinion.

Mexico CILY National University Tn Today WW. I Ardmore Okla Univernal Justice Sankes Sm- Periadom Genaro Esteada Guess Fle Mexica Pachuen Real del Monte Mining ‘Company Lenadera

Construction Bids Total Near 47 Million Week

Washington June reports contracts for public and semi public construction worth 47 million dollars awarded last week. The emergency employment committee said 264 projects across states included public buildings churches hospitals bridges highways sewers power lines and levee work. The total value since December 3 reaches 1.857 billion.

Rcerent Hershe Washington Det Lie Presidents Emergency Employment Committee Thin Ginco Inst

Man Buys Autogiro Craft

The first autogiro to be purchased in Southwest Texas is due to arrive in San Antonio late this week. It belongs to William F. Morgan, who will use the machine for travel in the area. The autogiro, piloted by Andy Nilson, costs about $18,000 and was ferried from Willow Grove, Pa.

San Antonio Wiliam F. Morgan Joen Andy Nilson Will Grove

Army Exemption Urged by Church in West Coast Vote

In Long Beach California the Southern California Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church urged military exemption for all members who object to fighting in defense of the United States by a vote of 230 to 10. The item also mentions an advertisement about Fourth of July fireworks and other firearm exhibits with George Keene listed.

Tong Beach Calif Southern California Blake Fing Siis Texan George Keene

Youths Awarded Yearly Scholarship at Chicago Art Institute

Two San Antonio youths Rudolf Staffel and Julius Wonlix received Chicago Art Institute scholarships after completing their first year. They join 30 other students in the award group. Both study fine arts and are regarded as brilliant ardents from Urikeutidga High School.

Rudolf Staffel Cedar Street Dulius Waeltz Houston Street Childaro Art Institute San Antonio Uwp Sa Antonio Julius Wonlix Lanston Street Chicago Art Institute Tioth Uriekeutidga High School

Mum's the Word in Hot Weather in Chicago Heat

Chicago health department advises residents on hot weather behavior. Do not discuss the heat, avoid worrying, excitement, or exhaustion to reduce discomfort during the spell.

Chicago U—Ie Chicago Health Department

Churchill Says Armaments Too High Without Disarmament Talks

London bulletin reports former British chancellor Winston Churchill declaring that armaments would be smaller if there were no international disarmament discussions at Geneva and elsewhere. He frames the talks as futile and argues for fewer arms amid the global diplomacy backdrop.

London Winston Churchill Geneva

Urwin to Head Houston Cotton Traffic Post

NEW POST B A Urwin general agent for the M I T Jines for eight years will take over new post of general cotton traffic representative at Houston July This is an entirely new position created to handle heavy cotton movements In Texas.

B.A. Urwin M. I. T. Jines Houston Texas

Death in Crisis Sparks Funeral Plans and Inquest Details

Dallas aitaesfor Il Wan Held Up reports a man from Wichita Falls, Hammond, died from gunshot wounds during a personal crisis. Justice Baldwin ruled the death self inflicted as mourners gathered at the residence. His wife and two children were present, while a related auto wreck injured several including Vinam and Jry.

Dallas Jung Hammond Wichita Falls Fouil B. John Baldwin Trimmond Uamin Jry

Business Men Held at Rackets Cure

UNIVERSY June 30 report on rackets arrests cites two lawyers and United States attorney George Medalic urging police protection and opposing legalization of intoxicants. Also note: San Antonio issues a free rental directory available at theaters and drug stores.

San Antonio

College Catholic Clubs Will Meet In New York

The sixteenth annual conference of the National Federation of College Catholic Clubs, with members from the United States and Canada, will be held at the Hotel New Yorker on Thursday Friday and Saturday in June.

College Catholic Deenth Mount Neils United States Canada Hotel New Yorker

Sing Sing Convict Stabbed to Death

In Ossining New York on June 30 Frank Dorle a 21 year old inmate from Brooklyn was found fatally stabbed in the recreation room locker area of the new Sing Sing Prison building authorities regard the death as a suspect aided incident and ongoing investigation is noted.

Itching Relief Claim From ZEMO Original Label

An old ad copy touts ZEMO antiseptic cream for lasting relief from itching and skin irritations. It markets “20 years” of use, claims heat and irritation are drawn away, and promises clearing of pimples and rashes with extra strength formula.

Zemo S&in

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