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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1931
Page
3
A city audit accuses departments of mismanagement and inflated costs in street and sewer works. It cites low bid manipulation, improper quantity estimates, and excessive street widening expenses, with total city exposure over several years reaching tens of millions.
A historical report questions contingencies and fund handling in city operations. It notes possible misallocation of sinking funds and legal concerns over interest placements. The inquiry cites mayoral practices, administrative responsibility, and concludes with thanks for cooperation during the audit.
The article discusses Michigan considering restoring the death penalty after a century without it and mentions legislation funding an electric chair. It notes a proposed alternative rope method. It also covers Oliver Wendell Holmes Hawthorne Poe and Longfellow in a Washington lecture canceled by Daughters of the American Revolution, plus international tensions between Arabs and Jews and a 1920s cartoonist Frederick Burr Opper celebrating a birthday with political cartoons.
A hearing on a motion filed by Micrleto Martine seeks the removal of Mayo as receiver of a money exchange. The court planned to hear three interpleaders representing claims from about 125 creditors. Inter-pleaders Saturday included M. Genziles, J. Gittingee, and Dalfen. Miguel Ochoa, president of the money exchange, indicated the bank was solvent though bonds and notes were at stake.
In a protracted session at the trial, Miss Johnson testified that notes used as security for certificates purchased by the Wimer Richardson company were intended as collateral but did not leave the Alamo National Bank. Bank staff and witnesses clashed over record details while the judge admonished counsel about evidence and procedure. The proceedings drew a steady, older audience as the day wore on.
Students at the University of Texas have been elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Named honorees include Elaine Detmore, Wilson Hoaier Elkins, Maretta Talwar, and others, representing scholastic excellence across colleges and disciplines.
A prowler was engaged in a hand to hand fight before a forceful break occurred. He broke away and fired, with authorities noting the incident sparked strong reactions and raised questions about safety and law enforcement.
A garbled column previews a debut of WDAE and KEYR joining the NYC network. It lists personalities and schedules amid a chaotic, humorous tone, referencing Wallace Thitirworth, Hosk Simmons, James G C Stone, and press figures while lamenting the column’s messy prose.
Gleazon Le Archer dean of Suffolk Law School hosts a radio lecture on human rights tonight at 7 15 PM on WOAT. The program promises a comic interlude by Bugs and a music lineup featuring jazz, Polish composer Ben Ferodt, and a suite of American style tunes. The evening includes a variety show and musical performances with multiple stations airing segments through the night.
Mr. Mureny reports to the Tasangeles Teights sebook board as tensions rise over a view that could lead to immediate dismissal. An attack on his father occurred about LY v'elock Thursday morning, prompting further action.
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