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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1931

Page

3

Highway Bond Debate Spurs Redistricting and Bills

The Texas legislature tackled a 200 million statewide highway bond proposal amid redistricting motions and investigations into utilities. Senate and House debates centered on the bond, with amendments setting tax and revenue provisions. Other measures included prison system improvements, a tax on gas, and a bill limiting prison board membership.

Austin Mureh Livny Seunior Sail Wellington Greer Athens Esterday Tony Peniins Lysines Satterwhite Odessa Opey Lamesa Big Ring Midland Nacogches Thie Sanders Preneltative Sanders Sanders Ang Vaughn Creer - Verison Hose Penitentiary Exas Stameny Mwalls House Avidm Fort Worth

Vision Glasses Unier 50 Means Trouble Pain

In a cryptic notice the text hints at vision glasses causing trouble and pain. It mentions Moore Building and J J Osborn with unclear phrases about burning and vision issues, suggesting a local complaint or ad related to eyewear.

J. J. Osborn Moore

Hearing on bill to establish public utility commission

Debate centers on a bill heard by Representative Tetsch of Fredericks and Iueg to create a public utility commission state wide. It would require municipalities to fix rates using figures from the state commission and allow appeals to the commission in circuit courts. Critics object to dual control and appeal provisions hindering utility operations and court evidence.

Itepreseautative Tetsch of Fredericks Utility Commission Ardelisio

San Antonio Newsboys club benefit ticket sale opens

The San Antonio Newsboys club sold the first ticket for the Beethoven hall benefit show on Wednesday April 1. Mayor Chambers paid $7 for a ticket to Pete O Malley, club president and Light newspaper newsboy. Proceeds fund furniture and equipment for a community center at Beethoven hall. A. W. Swearingen donated six months free rent on the hall.

Fete O'Malley Newsboys Club C. M. Chambers San Antonio Newsboys Club Teethoven Hall Mayor Mf Chhambers Chambers Pete O'Malley Appoumasino Beethoven A. W. Swearingen

Lloyd George Engineers Merger Rocks British Government

London reports that war time premier David Lloyd George engineered a Liberal Labour pact to keep Ramsay MacDonald in power for five years. The secret session backed the plan 34 to 17, with Tory opposition eyeing a Baldwin led coalition. MacDonald remains premier with Lloyd George poised as House of Commons leader.

Coppright Univeraal Serv London David Lloyd George Ramsay Mac- Donald Mac Donald Troxyd George Universal Service House of Commons Inal Labor Party John Simon Lloyd George Stanley Baldwin MacDonald Ramsay MacDonald Taciay Asquith MacRonald Tingd George Heris Nnxious Britain

Love for Gil Suppresses Grand Jury Case Details

The article recounts testimony in a murder case involving Adams’s death. A key witness, Collier, testifies about Johnson’s admission and the shooting sequence. The dialogue highlights jurors and officers questioning Collier as the trial's mind and actions unfold.

Dams Adams Johnson Collier Sear Jack T. Adams Colrroon

Wells Threatened as Oil Prices Fall in Ranger District

Testimony states 117 small wells in the Ranger district could be abandoned if prices drop further. Witnesses say about 1400 workers could lose jobs, while potential of the Fort Texas field is cited at 79,000 barrels daily with production around 27,000 barrels daily. The railroad commission is asserted to have authority over surface storage to prevent fire hazards.

Ranger Mior Gholson Tomlinson Moody Railroad Commission Price Tomlinsou Texas

Amount of Wheat Sawn Will Guide Farm Board Policy

TIVITCHINSON Kan March 25 The amount of a wheat planted this year will shape to a large extent the farm board's policy for disposing of its 2060000000 modelsof alohilization purchases Chairman Stone speaking today before an int meeting of the Farmers' Co operative Cobhimission company and What wheat growers do at planting this spring or next fall will be an important factor in determining the sales policy for alohilization stocks

Tivtchinson Kan Stone Farmers’ Co-operative Cobhimission Company Meaniine

Reno Turns Back Pages at Bank Club Roulette Night

A legal light of day frames a Bank club scene where patrons watch a roulette wheel spin. The photograph captures a tense moment as the ball circles the wheel at Lawton Springs, highlighting a cross section of city life and gaming.

Bank Club Lawton Springs

Surprise pact gives Maconald control of British cabinet

A reported agreement between Hansay Maconald and liberal labour forces seizes de facto leadership of the British government through a coalition. The move follows blurred authority amid ongoing political realignment and raises questions about stability and policy direction.

Hansay Maconald Aiberal

Low mood fails to halt chewing gum exports

The commerce department announced that 3,692,404 pounds of chewing gum were exported in 1920, rising from the prior year. Market chatter and ads urge buyers to act, with mentions of rent extate and AO buyers.

Commerce Department Lokay

Local Classified Ads Offer Money Making Tips

A short line urging readers to use Light Classified Ads to profit from bidding and to contact Crockett 210 for ad writing. It promotes reliable firms listed in Light Classified ads and promises guidance to secure funds for bids.

Crockett 210

Urge Annual City Cleanup Proclaimed by Mayor

Mayor M. Chambers announces April as ionch designated month for a citywide spring cleanup to protect health and reduce fires. He urges residents to brighten, repair and tidy homes and yards, noting job opportunities for residents throughCleanup efforts and suggesting classified ads in Light Classified for work.

M. Chambers Chambers

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