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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1931

Page

10

Darrow speaks on agnosticism at lecture series

The famous agnostic Clarence Darrow, refusing to show bitterness, lectures about God and religion as he heads a lineup that also features Mabbi Ephraim, Mr. Frisch, Rev. Mr. Jones, and Quin O’Brail on topics from why I am a Jew to why I am a Catholic. He notes opposition to capital punishment and mocks religious labels during the program.

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Nautilus Sets Course For North Pole Expedition

The Nautilus crew, under Lieut. Commander Sloane Dannenhower, casts off from shore and heads toward Murano Wood docks for fuel as part of an Arctic voyage. The 17-seater submarine O23, redesigned 34 years ago by Simon Lake, is refitted for the expedition and aims to test Arctic travel capabilities.

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Quantity of Cotton Exports Higher This Season

The commerce department reports United States exports at 433,000 bales this season, up from 102,000 bales in February 1930, yet total value totals $25,289,000 versus $39,445,000 for February 1930. The rise in quantity follows lower prices this season.

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Bald for 29 Years Now Has New Hair Chief

A distorted ancient ad claims bald men can regrow hair using a Japanese oil spray. It asserts results after days of faithful daily use for a month, with gains described as inches of hair growth. The message touts a single remedy and urges repeated doses.

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Viking Explosion Mystery Stirs Newfoundland Island News

Ship Viking explosion mystery puzzles officials with theories ranging from ammunition blast to boiler strain. Survivors recall fiery scene near engine room, while crew members and Canadians are reported among the dead. Weather and isolation hinder rescue as Morne Island houses bare, ill-equipped.

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Sterling Oil Plan Happed in Texas Legislative Row

Long clashes over Sterling Oil policy during a legislative debate reproached by McDougald. He accuses Sterling and Neff of backstabbing via papers, cites involvement of railroad commission at Fort Worth and Texarkana oil conferences, and questions representation of East Texas versus Humble Oil. Davis of Brownwood complains of Lang’s St Patrick’s day delivery.

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Federal Oil Board Hearing Sought in Washington DC Event

The Federal Oil Board plans an open hearing for oil conservation policy with an advisory committee. Secretary Wilbur eyed either April 4 or 6 for the session, while wartime officials travel on a Hoovers party visit to Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Chairman Murray urged March 7 action and prompt advice on dates.

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Seventy Three Chinese Officers Executed in Canton

Canton March 17. Seventy three officers of the Chinese army were executed here after the discovery of a communist plot to foment mutiny in the Canton area. A hundred other officers and soldiers are awaiting sentence.

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U S Engineers to Inspect Corpus Christi Port Project

U S engineers visit Corpus Christi March 26 to inspect the Corpus Christi Port Araneus project as officials plan moves from the port toward Brownsville.

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New York Stock Exchange Membership Sells for 310000

In New York on March 17 a block exchange membership sold for 310000 dollars, marking a 10000 dollar premium over the prior sale. The listing also notes a miscellaneous sale section and mentions a light classifier as a potential offering.

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Grain Exports of US Show Drop in Week Ended March 14

Washington reports grain exports totaling 421000 bushels for the week ended March 14, down from 479000 the prior week and 615000 in the same week last year. The market notes offer lower auction prices amid shifting demand.

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