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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1931

Page

3

Legislative Gutplan Sways House Agenda in Turbulent Week

March 21 report from the House and Senate details a tense week of sessions and committee meetings. Debates focus on large county representation limits, reversing death sentences, and highway laborer wages. Key figures include Representative Alicton of Forktown, Moffet of Castcolhe, Coombes of Dallas, and Petseh of Frederieke burg. The House considers a minimum wage of 30 cents an hour for state highway laborers and a proposal to curb large city dominance in representation.

Forktown Moffet of Caatcolhe Tel Pues Cisry Hialeen Moffett Coombes Dalles Ncel Bettee Argan House Criminal Jurisuemdence Committee Yesternny Yotell Omao Anova Ann Biller Petseh Frederiekeburg Dave Soalgta Cansieted Tosa Eljiows Goodwig Ganleln Atiomesa Jorerese Goodwin Senador Williamson San Antonio Bern Corntablice

Allbright Rites Slated Saturday

Allbright Rites slated Saturday for Mew Emella and Albright with Dr. I. BHD officiating at City Cemetery No 1 at o clock, widow Mrs Altheight remembered by husband TR Albright and son JR, with brothers Charles Ed Stenuss Rudolf Stina and Wil Var Stauna listed as mourners.

Emella Albright Bhd Altheight Albrightia Son, Jr Allyright Te Our Brothers Charlea Ed Stenuss Thin Elds Rudolf Stina California Wil Var Stauna

Lytle Contestants in Play Selested

Lytle Texas March 31 elimination contest of a play entitled Mother Task. In the school auditorium the following characters were selected in the winners train for the onlay show: Babe, Parloton Gray, Metvale nate 85 Tanelee, Srebihald Tirore and Ton nip Pitarim. Vox orennr Mowers broke at Wonle son.

LYTLE Texaa Pearse Seendle Babe Panloton Gray Mevetle Nate Tanelee Srebihald Tirore Tonnip Pitarim Vox Wonle Son

Toledo News Collision Sparks Theatrical Debate In New York

The report from Toledo on March 21 mentions Theodore Lewis and Dreiser clashing over a topic discussed in New York. The scene includes criticism of Hine and references to Mer Tawis and Lewin. Readers note the confusion and seek clarity on the alleged copying of books and personal comparisons.

Toledo Ohio Theodore Lewiser New York Dreiser Tevin Hine Lewin

Walker Acts To Be Studied New Vor March Influence

Fragmentary report suggests Mayor Walker faces investigation into actions tied to Vistor Park and city matters. Officials plan to review authorities cited by Governor Will and the New York American coverage, with a decision expected early next week.

Walker Acta New York American Raverioy Arler Ag Investikalion Hocante Vistle

Church Group Favors Birth Control in New York

A New York report from the Herald Council of the Marriages advocates birth control through careful use of contraceptives by married couples. The committee, with notable church and civic members, endorses mutual consent and spacing children while recognizing scriptural and scientific support. A dissenting minority questions moral implications and urges abstinence as the ideal.

New York Herbral Council Mairehrs Carist Aneriea Onialoring Ube Amrringe Tormny Ait Sigaic Tee Ee Ubvee Grein R. Tuld Cineles K Trosine Hix Sopal Ilioerss Try Ben R. Leer Ne Iow Uhratori Stechyeoul Vienna W. A. Newell Greenshong Caroline Christian Church Htster John J. Duro Inman Catholic Gencral Ishon Predeciek Il- Ki Aresifeal Lutheran Anica Troman Nishon Dun

Former Secretary to Rubio Seeks Office

Former private secretary to President Ortix Tighie, Colonel Kelwaeda Tleranndez Chazazo, was nominated by the Vera Crus reconstruction party for the state governorship. Coronel Chanutentewrp reported the president on a tour of the United Beates, task sane.

Mesico Kelwaeda Tleranndez Chazazo Ortix Tighie Olay Vera Crus Reconstruction Party Coronel

Negro Jehovah to Be Awarded Medal

A theater stage announcement states Nhenue aipreneva will receive tomorrow the Highthr Spapacn medal for sustained achievement by a member of his rave. The event notes his performance as Tohaval in The Green Page tures and references Richan Th. Tiarrisan as near Inver.

Aipreneva Ana Tohaval Richan Th. Tiarrisan Ong

Probe Angles in Kassay Plot at Akron Navy Dirigible Site

Justice agents aided by local authorities investigate alleged plot led by Paul F Kassay to destroy a giant navy dirigible under construction at Akron. Statements note possible developments after Kassay arrest and ties to a bomb plane wreck in San Diego last September. a preliminary hearing is set in Akron.

Clevnland Department of Justice Paul F. Kassay de Strop Akron H. Unliis Soreau Detroit Iernialion Fiollie Kassay Wallis San Diego California Vilot W.Y. Yphacraguerre Kaseny Great Lakes Cleveland Agapect Lawan

Employment on Increase Across Cities and States

The April months show rising employment claims with mixed regional figures. Denver reports the smallest jobless share at 6.9 percent of the population and 15.3 percent of workers. Nevada and North Dakota see higher unemployment. 40 percent overall out of work but seeking duties. Data cover 19 cities with counts of layoffs, absences, unpaid leaves, and vacations.

Creepland Chicago Denver Colorado North Dakota Nevada Anil South Dakota Mississippi Rhee Island Michigan Aiuse Fai Ines Ing Ae Sark

Rescue Flight Delayed as Ice Halts Viking Search

March 27 report says rescue of Viking sealer survivors stalled by dangerous weather and ice. Arctic pilot Bernt Palchen and two companions waited near Sir John New Brunswick as conditions hindered an amphibian aircraft from reaching the wreck site and locating Voork mo and 25 others missing from the 155 aboard.

Tottn Bernt Palchen Sir John New Brunswick Gso Milea Nantes White Boy Voork Mo Iast Leo Viking

Committee Favors Tree Cutting Fine in Dallas Proposal

The committee voted Friday to report favorably a bill by Mrs Anzhes of Dallas to make persons cutting down trees on property owned by others subject to a fine from 10 to 50 dollars.

Austin Ant Anzhes Dallas

Hoover Looks Over Warship During Port Visit

President Hoover tours a battleship during a voyage near Norfolk Virginia. The destroyer Dupont joined alongside as Vice President Curtis and Secretary Wilbur accompany Captain Freeman. Smoke drifted over the ship while calm winds and shade kept the presidential party comfortable aboard the vessel.

Was Arizona Marcel Porto Rirn Dupont Foyior Norfold Verskient Goorer Secettaries Tiurtey Wilbur Agcompan Vreeman Regule Satovilny Iecke Smonkt

Victim of Death in Bathtub to Be Buried in Chicago

The body of William Tacoluinn, a retired Chicago resident, was found submerged in a bathtub at his apartment. An inquest was ordered. Jistica of the Renee John R Onien cited asthma as a probable cause. The burial is planned in Chicago with relatives present.

Chicago William Tacoluinn West Gramerey Jacobson Jistica Renee John R Onien Mire Jackson Sav Antonic Bat Vick

Wood Rites to Be in Wichita Falls

Miss Gillian Man Wood, 28, who died Friday, will be sent to Wichita Falls for burial in San My plat. A native of [sar Wenn counts, she resided in Antonio eight years. Survivors include Wer sndaher, dirs, one Histe Alice S iomt nf tsinity, Cone broth, tes, T. Worl of Vervilles Rencet Weed of Wichita Polls, George Wood of San Antonio, and Newell Wool of Tubork.

Wichita Falls Gillian Man Wood San- My Miss Wend Antonio T. Worl Vervilles Wichita Polls Grarge Wood San Antonia Newell Wool Tubbork

Texas Cotton Association Calls for Farm Market Act Repeal

At the Daltas meeting in March, the Texas Cotton Association urged renewal of federal marketing laws. Dr James T. Boyle and President Tor Nuxh criticized the farm board's activity, arguing prices were driven down by foreign competition and export needs, and that price support was impractical.

Texas Daltas Texas Cotton Association Lie Association James TE. Boyle Warnell Tor Nuxh Waren Altack Frm Boyle

New York Heiress Divorces Nev Husband After Jealousy

Mrs Glave daughter of Ambrose Monell former head of International Nickel seeks divorce from Kenneth Wilwou after a jealousy fueled scandal. Husband threatened a duel following a party at their ranch near Galicia Colorado amid dispute over a dancer. He did not contest the divorce and the settlement proceeds.

Harbara Cine New York Tony Sf Galfey Coloraite Vimalite Migs AfouMl Serking Tog Ruse

Hermann Mueller Claimed by Death in German Politics Figure

Hermann Mueller, a German statesman and key influence in post Versailles politics, died after a long illness. He served as a prominent political voice and ally of German public life, with his passing marking a notable end for a generation in circles of governance.

Hermann Mueller Mirek Versailles Hormann Mueller

Flier in China Sea Fails Manila Flight Attempt

An unclear report notes a failed flight attempt over the China Sea toward Manila. Details are fragmentary, mentioning aircraft, military elements, and a march date. Possible references include MANITAA and wind conditions impacting guidance.

China Sea Manitaa Army Amt Oirs Glenn We Sraniery Angeles Misting Lef Macan Manila Bree Dissipge

Handcuffed man sought after San Antonio incident

Police sought a man seen in San Antonio Saturday night after an incident near Washington Street. A witness described a six foot tall man weighing about 170 pounds wearing a clanking cuff on one wrist. Special agent Wayne Ciever ordered riders to watch the routes leading out of the city.

Cole San Antonio Mupiher West Nck Engley Coe Washington Nina Tagley Wayne Ciever Specia Houlliven Waeifle Lis | Wen San Ane Tonia

Nautilus Leaves for New York

The submarine Neutilus is bound for New York for a christening ceremony on March 24. Afterward it will conduct trials in New England waters as part of its maiden voyage under Sir Tighoee Wilkins.

Claymont Vel Mate Zi Neulilwe Sir Tighoee Wilkins New York Siltle New England

Robbery at Downtown Hotel Leads to Police Custody

Two men were taken into custody after a hotel robbery that left a victim pistol whipped and robbed of forty dollars. The incident at the Dowell hotel involved a man named Reynolds and witnesses. A raid followed with beer seized and one man held for robbery by assault with a firearm while another faces charges under the Prohibition Act. The two women involved were confined at a local jail.

W. Reynolds Dowel Soule Armaya Thea Molds Eniek Yel Elis Celia

Tax Collections Show Sharp Drop in Treasury Report

Tax collections fall sharply in the latest Treasury statement with figures down compared to last year. Officials warn the revenue drop may widen and stress the need for measures to curb the $400,000,000 shortfall as the April receipts approach.

Washinion DB. U Maren

Dance Halls and Musical Nights Across City Venues

Local listings reveal a series of dances and musical events across Helotes and San Antonio venues including the Helotes hall and Commerce Street sites. Acts feature Tint Clarris, Gold's Orloge, and Jack Transom with dates noted for March and Sunday nights, plus nightlife at Wheden Buns hall and Maenbeam Mans.

Tianee Mitway Prery Souirday Simin Jack Transom Ures Taner Arbor Sin Bouth Topp Wermen Buns Treauin

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