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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1931

Page

6

270 LOANS TO VETERANS MAILED FROM S A

Two hundred seventy adjusted compensation certificate loans totaling 980,000 were mailed to veterans by the United States Veterans Bureau in San Antonio. Applications for loans continue rising, with $500,000 or more received at the local office as funds allow. Most forms arrive by mail, and the bureau on the sixth floor of the Awith-Young tower reports reduced walk-in traffic while awaiting Washington funds.

Hem United States Veterans Bureau C. Chayman Slireerar Nail Awith-Young Tower Washington Tuval Bureau Joe Dey Broadway Wok Obrase Mighat Chapman

Trio of Negroes Indicted on Murder and Burglary Charges

Three men Ler, Cal English and Armetrong were indicted here yesterday on murder and burglary counts. The case stems from the death of Charles Mumer of Lawrenceburg Tennessee, who was killed after being thrown from a freight train near Ansae in Groesbeck Texas. Heavy sentences are expected if convicted on the charges related to burglaries and a train wreck attempt.

Groesbeck, Texa Mourder Charg Tedus Charles Mumer Laverenceburg Tenn

Congress action review on budget and drought fund

Congress debates conference report on money appropriation and several bills. The House considers miscellaneous measures including a drought fund loan package, a 10 cent fuel tax proposal, food investigation updates, credit facilities, and rationing restrictions. A tribute is paid to the late Mepcesca Cooper.

Senale Capper Hill Ail Lis Food Wulsee Mepcesca Cooper Lenkles Pill

Roads Celebrate 100th Anniversary of G. M. Pullman

San Antonio railroads join in marking the 100th anniversary of George M. Pullman birth, originator of sleeping car service. A commemorative booklet outlines his life and work, read aloud in passenger cars and clubs across the system.

G. M. Pullman San Antonio George M. Tullman Futman H. F. Cleacois Viliman Compay

Mexico Chauffeurs Union Threatens Traffic Tie Up

The National Chauffeurs union warned Mexico City officials of a traffic blockade in the city center within three days unless the federal district government grants its demand. The union seeks formal recognition and immediate action on its insurance and licensing issues as independent drivers.

Mexico Menico City National Chauffeurs Union Tadey Fedral Anitinas Union Tasi

Former Detroit Mayor Bowles Nominated For Recorder Court

Former Detroit mayor Charles Bowles, recalled last July, was nominated in a nonpartisan primary yesterday for judge of the recorder's court. Bowles will face Judge John P. Scallen, appointed to fill vacancies created by Frank Murphy’s election as mayor and successors.

Dedroit Charles Bowles Detroit Recorders Court Bowles John P. Scallen Recorder's Bench Frank Murphy Halen

Communist Party to announce peasant collectivization victory

Moscow March 4 The Communist government will announce to the All Union Soviet Congress on March 5 what it calls a major victory as it presents figures showing 524,000 peasants have been collectivized to date.

Communist Party Moscow All Union Soviet

Women Aviators to Show Skill in National Air Races

Cleveland Ohio March 4 report notes women pilots will have greater opportunity at the national air races in Cleveland. Clifford W Henderson as organizer outlines plans to expand contests for proficient fliers and to add events to showcase skill and promote aviation among women.

Cleveland Ohio Consawomen Clifford W. Henderson Keeloe Othe Aie Ch

Bruening Party Weathered Storm in Relnhatag Relay

In ERGLIN on March 1 the Peuring government faced a confidence motion related to farm policies. The vote 311 to 0 followed Roseheing consent, with focus on policy harm to Eehor and overall political stability amid a Coramiliet motion of no confidence.

Erglin Peuring Marlin Phe Vile Roseheing Povernaant Eehor

Agreement Reached on Salt Question in Civil Disobedience Era

A report notes progress toward a salt issue settlement amid the civil disobedience movement. The sketch mentions Mahatma Gandhi and contemporaries as key figures in negotiating the impasse and easing tensions around nonviolent protest strategies.

Mahatma Gandhi Ani Mir George Sehuster Finenessajiiater Vierstrial Pa Ramvain

Triplets Born to Jersey Cow in Georgia Farm

A Jersey cow at W. W. Anew’s farm in Jefferson County Florida delivered triplets. The first calf born is a male, followed by two female calves. The mother and all three offspring are reported doing well.

Jersey Thomasville W. WV Jeffernon County Florida

Soviet Plot Trial Questions Counter-Revolutionaries in Moscow

In Moscow in March 1937 the Soviet prosecutor questioned 14 suspected counter-revolutionaries about links among factions in Russia. Isaac Rubin, economics professor at Mars Eagles Institute, testified he handed incriminating letters from the German Social Democratic party to Vyazanof, head of the institute, amid hints of further actions.

Moscow IrsteukaCtuiay Russia Russa Isaac Rubin Mars- Eagles Institute Social Democratic Party Vyazanof Ttuhin

King of Night Club Announcers Explains Cough Remedy

Bill Mehia the King of Night Club Announcers says broadcasters must use a quick cough preventive within reach. He promotes Pertuasin 9 used in WMGA studios to stop coughs safely without narcotics, suitable for children.

Bill Mehia WMGA Pertuasin 9

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