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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1931

Page

7

Woman Held on Liquor Charges in S A

Pauline Lerming, a woman from S A, was held on liquor charges after a Tuesday appearance before United States Commissioner Paul A Tack. Prohibition agents testified at her arraignment, stating they found beer and Swash equipment at her address 814 Lilyan Street, Blonday.

S.A Pauline Lerming Pauline Cermaint United States Paul A. Tackbart Prohibition Lilyan Etreet Blonday

Highway Building Fund Favored by Texas House Panel

The house appropriations committee approved a bill to allocate 500000 from state highway funds to construct a state hospital building. A separate bill to allocate 2000 for a fireproof records building was voted down.

Austin State Highway Department House Appropriations Committee

De Kruif Denies Supplying Dreiser with Arrowsmith Material

Dr. Paul De Kruif rejects claims he offered scientific material used in Arrowsmith to Theodore Dreiser. Dreiser said in a Pacific coast interview that he initially rejected De Kruif’s material. De Kruif’s wife reportedly denied any negotiation between Dreiser and De Kruif.

New York Theodore Dreieser Sinclair Lewis Paul de Kruif Tewis Arrowsmith Slater Dreiser Pacific Lewis Old Am de Kruff Andy Ilso Adder Leeu Hubhand Deeger Washington

Controversy Over Arrowsmith Fame Sweeps News

In Washington D C March 24 a flurry of claims surrounded Arrowsmith author Sinclair Lewis and Nobel laureate Lewis Lewin. Lewis denied ongoing controversy after phoning biologist Paul De Kruif in Westport Connecticut. De Kruif denied material contributions while Lewin vowed to end the dispute with quiet writing amid remarks about Flint.

Washington, D. C Dreiser Artory Arrowsmith Sinclair Lewin Wid Sugechtess Lewis Flint Sauk Center Minnesota Paul de Kruif de Kruif Lewin Westport Connecticut

Park Roads Under Water After River Rises

Water levels surge at Brackenridge Park forcing three crossings to close. Park Superintendent Al Tinsen says pumps feeding the river were turned off Monday as springs drain into the river in measures to open the canal running through the park.

Brnchenridge Park Ber al Tnnsen Turs He Reid

Maryland official records lash sentence for Kowalski beating

Baltimore March 24 The third whinging post punishment in Maryland in 11 years was officially recorded today after John Kowalski a blacksmith was given 10 lashes with a cat o nine tails by Sheriff Deegan in the city hall. Kowalski was convicted of beating his wife.

Baltimore Maryland John Kowalski Shieriff Deegam Kowalski O'Donne Rewalski Nia

Knights of Columbus Initiation Held in Yoakum Hall

San Antonio K of C members conducted initiation in Yoakum with District Deputy J. M. Driscoll of El Paso present. San Antonio degree team performed the degree work as over 60 candidates from Yoakum Shiner Moulton Milam Guero Yorktown Scarlletts vill Weimar Victoria and Gonanles were initiated.

San Antonio

Yoakum Trustee Election Called for April 4

The Yoakum Independent School District board calls a trustee election in Yoakum on April 4 to fill vacancies due to expiration of terms of J. W. Cook A. D. Prable and A. B. Cain, who are seeking re election.

Yoakum Texaa Srhoal J. W. Cook A. D. Prabeie A. BR. Cain

Brady Girls Enter Clothing Contests

Three Brady High School girls will participate in the state clothing contest at Lubbock. The event is part of the annual convention of the State Women’s Economic Teachers’ Association.

Brady Texas Mare Brads High School Lubbock Wome Economice

Public Idlers Upheld by U.S. Court of Appeals

The United States Court of Appeals in San Francisco upheld a right to idle on city streets and in public parks, ruling that a prohibition against idling in public places is unconstitutional. The decision critiques earlier enforcement and questions police orders regarding idling behavior.

San Francisco United States Court of Appeals Afl

Untangling Wheat Policy and Middle East Tensions in 1951

The column discusses US wheat purchasing and its impact on prices, noting government buys and storage in grain elevators as it moves away from supporting farmers. It also covers Palestine tensions ahead of Nebi Musa and Easter, with Arab and Jewish actions in Jerusalem and Zionist politics described amid international reaction.

Caele San Faris Relief Te Amis United State Pine Crest Chicago Palestine Ardhy Jerusalem Moses Mohemued Chait Sonnenfeld Jwnd Chaim Weizmann

City to pay for land claimed by YMCA and OA

The city will pay 1500 for a 200 square foot tract on the west side of the auditorium plaza formerly under asphalt. YMCA and OA claimed the property as theirs after a survey showed it was part of the river bed. City officials and park commissioners attended the invest or's office Friday for the agreement.

Cily Auditorium Plaza CG. M. Chas Y. An O. A Mae Jand Vens Invel Tor Weer Park Jacob Kubiola Ily T. D. Dobbs Jr Robert Tule Ryawl Walace Rogers Ron aWiams

Oil Refinery to Be Built at Brady

Brady Texas March 24 Construction of the first unit of an oil refinery at Fyraily in to be started this week by M.2 Carson a Brady resident for the past year. The cost of the initial unit is to be approximately 819,000. All enip cement 3 bern unreleased on the plant is to be completed within the next 62 dogs.

Brady Texas Fyraily Jn M. 2 Carson

Yoakum to Elect Two Commissioners

Yoakum voters will elect two city commissioners on April 17 to fill vacancies from term expirations. Incumbents J. F. Yeh, J. Davies, and J. J. Vymer are all running for reelection in the Texas city.

Yoakum Texas Omf Thews J. F. Yeh J. Davia J. J. Vymer Bat

Crying Youth Regrets AGT Cries and Psychiatric Confusion

A youth involved in a shooting case remains silent about the pistol used and recalls little of the event after arrest. He expresses regret and worries about his unborn child while his wife comforts him during the day. He vows to rely on court-appointed lawyers.

Edwards Piesa Ben Onelag

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