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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1931
Page
3
In a sad turn the department notes the mascot met its fate after a late night incident. The dog lived nearby and was linked to the fire scene where volunteers tried to help but could not save it. Authorities will release the full election report at a later time.
Cleveland report notes a man named Frank Goonon who found a ring in the river and returned it to its owner. The return enables him to support his sick wife and move his family into a furnished bungalow donated by a charity.
The Nautilus and crew, led by Captain Slow Dan, prepare for the first undersea dive from a United States submarine base. Plans include long trips toward the North Pole, with the support of the tender Wajoun and the Falcon, specially equipped for submarine galley and rescue operations.
May 11. In SAN TRANCIA CITY, INS reports a move by a Russian liaison linked to a government official family. Curtis D. Wilh, son of a federal minister, and Kay Lyman Willy's nephew, a former interior secretary, may assist in engineering and developing a navigation system in Russia.
Valubio reports on an official order for USS Chicago to proceed on a two month cruise to the North Seas with departure in May and return to Movel Texas. The orders are expected soon.
May 12 report from San Quentin Prison indicates inmates could be paroled to the University of California, Berkeley, to complete college training. A prison staff of 150 teachers with at least two years of college experience would supervise inmates, aiming to extend education beyond prison walls and align with California extension work inside the facility.
ALABIORA GH May 1 A regional agricultural expert warns growers about looming changes as large independent firms and chain buyers may dominate within years The report cites Professor Winfield Hartwell and Professor Gertyetl describing shifts toward centralized buying and new business models affecting local merchants and supply chains.
In Angoens California on May 16 a war veteran finally obtains years of back pay after a decades long delay. Joseph Tr. Jeal enlisted in 1907 during the Spanish American War era and is owed about 300 for four months extra pay tied to a clerical revision. The War Department in Washington confirmed the entitlement and forwarded the payment.
In ToW A Unit Youn May 72, Erickaay, fined $3 for speeding in Judge Mengok's court, paid 50 pennies at Cedar Rapids courthouse. The coin count took about 20 minutes to tally.
In May near Windsor California seed trials will test agricultural varieties. The event includes beets, lectures, and crop experiments with emphasis on potato types. Local growers and researchers will assess germination and hardiness under diverse conditions.
San Antonio hosts a survey on a new post office site with 20 day deadlines for bids and site studies. Officials including John W Whit and Fred Washington discuss conventions, site visits, and tender reviews while Treasury and Philip aides assess locations for metal construction funding.
In this brief item the article notes advances in airplane design influenced by women. It highlights new types of air machines showing improvements over predecessors, including experimental cockpits and large bay windows, with mentions of Terher and Juxtrinia contributing to the evolving craft.
The article outlines congressional and postal service debate over a 3 2 cent Fourth Class postage rate and a proposed revenue-boosting package. Postmaster General Town supports adjustments to raise revenue by about 87 8 million and parcels weight changes, while commerce leaders press for broader reform.
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