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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1931

Page

2

Senate Ends Day With Bond Issue In Flux Amid Filibuster

In Austin March 25 the Senate completed its first full week of action on the $200,000,000 statewide highway bond issue. Debate centered on amendments as lawmakers feared vital bills would lag. A filibuster by Hillsboro's Senator Martin delayed progress for over an hour. An amendment to cut the bond amount to 100 million was proposed, while other changes and tentative agenda moves kept the session tense and busy.

Austin Ventte Senate Holbrook Galveston Martin Hillsboro Woodruff Decatur Texas Boushi East Midland Cle Spring Tamesa E Honce

Arrest Report Mixed with Vague Theft Details

Police detained a Black man identified as Buin after a late night theft spree that included food and cash totaling 817.80. The suspect allegedly fled on a trayful of meals and money, was captured in the 00 block of Yombrano Street by Officer A T Neal responding to a prowler call. The report also notes thefts of clothing from a parked car on Alamo Plaza and groceries from the Wisely store on Highland Boulevard.

Buin Alamo Plaza South Provence Highland Boulevard

Guilty Plea Sentences in District Court

Albert Johnson of 414 Live Oak Street faced nine four district court guilty pleas Friday afternoon. Twelve jurors watched as he admitted two burglary charges and received two years for each count. A third guilty plea could have extended his sentence, but the jury opted for confinement. An advertisement note mentions Easter merchandise at George Keene Druggist capitol S Flares and Military Plaza.

Albert Johnson nerTo Oak Street Ninety-fourth District Court George Keene Driggist

Blonde ex-secretary freed on bond in Los Angeles

On March 28 a former companion of Clara Bow, known as Onaily de Woe, won release from jail on a 5000 bond after her sixth attempt. She promised to reveal details about her former actress employer under court order. She smiled and waved as she left, claiming relief after serving 30 days of an 18 month sentence.

Tos Angeles Clara Bow Howe Trelay Releare Stu Habeas Corps Attterney William Browne

Bennett la prom typhoid Bennett la prom typhoid

London March 28. Arnold Tennety a leading man of letters died after a seven week struggle with influenze and typhoid fever. His passing followed a blood transfusion that offered temporary relief but he weakened and died peacefully last night. He was renowned for his works including Sinis and Od Wives.

London Arnold Tennety

Woman Doctor in Germany Threatens Hunger Strike to Die

Marek S. reports a German doctor detained in jail for a week engaged in a protest against federal law restricting birth center practices. Last night she dictated her will and prepared to die as part of the hunger strike.

Stategatyt Germany Marek S Ries Gene

Jealousies Blamed for Death of Emory Winship

A coroner's jury in San Francisco found that Emory Winship died by gunshot from self harm driven by mental distress over his wife Dorothy's alleged affair with their family chauffeur Ray McGunish. Witnesses described a party morning encounter and Winship's subsequent brooding before his suicide.

San Francisco Emory Winship Tulnay Winship Ray MecGunighe Dorothy Blount Winship McGunishe Orothy Winship

Insane Juror Found in Murder Trial

Discovery of an insane juror on the panel hearing the murder trial of John Reding, a 25 year old farmer, prompted the district judge to move for a mistrial in Ronners Ferry. The incident followed reports that questioned juror fitness and potential bias in the case involving the death of Wiewellyn Curtis Church.

Ronners Ferry Tedaho John Reding Wiewellyn Curtis Church District Indies

Elinor Smith to Rad y 10 Try Again

New York March 25 Nor Minich girl aviator attempts altitude record in a dive from a high ascent over New York. Barograph sent to Washington for calibration while National Aeronautical Association doubts height reached. She fainted at peak, recovered, and plans another attempt next week.

New York Nor Minich Hind Washington William Ward National Aeronautical Association Miss Smith Stuth Nichols Ward Roosevelt Field Hoosevelt Field

Man jailed after gun battle on Lubbock street

Marvin Brown, 24, of JOG W Lubbock street, was jailed after a reported gun battle in the 100 block of Winatrect. Detectives Fred Littlepage, Frank Vogler, and J. W. Jackson took him into custody. He was charged with carrying a pistol in city limits and discharging firearms within district limits. The suspect allegedly forced entry at I. Smith’s Goodwin Street address to confront guest Sgt FB. 2B Sheffler, with officers noting shots fired as the confrontation escalated.

Marvin Brown Lubbock Street Winatrect Fred Littlepage Frank Vogler W. Jackson Brown Vite Sheffler Twenty-thrd Infantry Polis I. Smith Goodwin Street

Radio Programs National Broadcast Chain Sat Night Listings

National and local radio program guide lists numerous stations and bands for Saturday evening. Highlights include Casa Loma Orchestra and Jack Denny's Orchestra with various sponsors and times, plus Mexican and popular music slots on KWESA and other networks. A short GE program with Mayd Gibbons and Walter Damrosch is also noted after 8 pm.

Valinky Radiotron Vaerletan m—Chevrolet General Eketric Amon Amy McAleer Gunter Wans KTAIP Kleescies Talbert Llofimen Magentle Radio Ca Mtte Nol Woail Andlie Nationsal General Electric Mayd Gibbons Walter Damroreh

SEA HEROIGM TOLD ON RAQID SEA HEROIGM TOLD ON RAQID

A dramatic 1917 convoy incident reports a depth bomb with its nose pin out aboard the S S Remick and a submarine nearby. John J Mackenzie, chief boatswain's mate, tackled the TNT and saved the device, earning a Medal of Honor and a War Cross of Italy.

J. H. M'Lean S. S. Remick Ie Bay Wiscas John Mackenzie Naval Reserve Italy Frazier Flint WOAT

Weather summary and precipitation report across multiple states

Precipitation totals and normals listed with regional forecasts. Daily and monthly figures for Texas Oklahoma Louisiana New Mexico and surrounding areas. Observations include high winds temperatures and cloud cover for numerous cities such as Abilene Albuquerque Amarillo Dallas Denver Chicago and New Orleans.

Treciptiadon Texas Oklahoma Louisiana New Mexico

Two Women Lose Purses to Bandits in City

After a long lull two purse snatchings occurred on Saturday as two assailants targeted women on Santa Clara Street and Sabinas Street. Mrs J Wilson of 107 Peach Street reported a man feigning Mexican origin forced a pistol to her back and stole $3.50 from her purse before fleeing in an automobile. The second sighting involved Bliss Ned Burnham missing her purse after a dilapidated car window and two men demanded belongings. Police link the suspects to a prior purse-snatching spree in the area.

J. Wilson Peach Street Santa Clara Street Wilson Bliss Ned Burnham Waverly Avenue Cincinnati Sabinas Street

Positions Wanted Columns Guide Workers in Classified Ads

A Light Classifieds note urges readers to consult the Positions Wanted sections for potential hires and workers. It highlights that men, women, and families advertise there, suggesting the columns may reach the exact person needed and save time on interviews.

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