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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1931

Page

3

Dam Break Averted By City Flood Control

A near disaster was prevented when city flood gates held back a torrent that overwhelmed adjoining areas. Fire and city officials reported the event occurred after a heavy cloudburst, with water overtopping banks and threatening a low river basin. The emergency response contained the surge without major damage to public property.

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New Mexico 6-cent Gas Tax Is Upheld

The New Mexico Supreme Court sustained a five cent gas tax as valid amid a flood report that described river depths in the Alcimes basin and flooding along Brackenridge park. City officials and workers mitigated damage as crews operated gates and pumps through the night, with no substantial losses reported to zoo birds or park benches.

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Boy Tells of Rescue in Flood

In a dramatic flood story a mother and several youths battle roaring water to pull a man and boy from danger. Jim Norton and Warren aid in the rescue, with rope throws and a brave swim to reach submerged victims. The incident ends with all survivors reaching safety as dusk nears.

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Too Many Bells in Her Wedded Life Divorce Case

Chicago court records reveal Mrs Stella Weber seeking divorce amid a tale of overbearing marital threats and a fatal rope incident. The proceedings reference Stella Weber and Sylia Weber, with Denton Norton named in relation to a separate death and a lengthy list of survivors. Local authorities conducted a search following a fatal drowning tied to a disputed relationship and a family tragedy.

Chicago Maem III Stella M. Weber Johnee Kalivan Sylia Weber

Recalled 1921 San Antonio flood and fatal toll

The 1921 flood后的 San Antonio event recounted with the Olmos Creek dam holding back waters. It describes the two day rain, deaths, and property damage, noting families buried together and city paralysis. The report recalls dramatic rescues and the dam’s later praised safety role.

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Foreign Industrial Students Barred from Temporary Work

Lingdon D C named White and anmed with admitting foreign inductees. Students who take temporary employment for gain experience in American industrial establishments were suspended by Secretary of Jaype Doak due to employment action.

Lingdon D.C Averteon Olay Jaype Doak

Briton Urges Air Command for Peace

Sir Samuel Moncrieff, in New York, urged the United States and Great Britain to cooperate for freedom of the air for peaceful communications rather than pursue domination of air warfare. He spoke on March 16 stating cooperation would secure safe, open skies and avoid war supremacy.

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Attacker Is Closely Guarded in Marshall

In Marshall on Saturday, officers guarded the attacker of Miss Mary Young, 21, a strangling victim, as the investigation continued. The assault occurred while she was en route to a local event, and the assailant was held under guard for questioning. Local authorities and witnesses described the tense scene during the fray.

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