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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1931

Page

4

Leaders to Study Needs of Nation

Washington May 12. Reorganization of the American section of the International Chamber of Commerce aims to apply its programs for world prosperity in the United States. A committee of prominent business and financial leaders will seek to lift the country from a low mood. Members include W. Atterbury, Owen D. Young, Newcomer Carr, W. Lamont, Dwight W. Morrow, Alexander Legge, and Charles M. Schab.

Washington, DC LINS International Chamber of Commerce United States Ars Pflice Trade Chicago Bites Man America W. W. Atterbury Pennsylvania Railroad Owen D. Young General Electric Newcomy Carrident Western Union W. Lamont New York Dwight W. Morrow New Jersey Alexander Legge Federal Farm Board Charlesm. Sehaab Bethlehem

Happy Siamese Visitors Impress Courier With Cheer

Ed ward Murphy, 18, of White Diotns, works as a courier to royst ties. He notes visitors are always in good humor, joking and smiling, carrying large rolls of money loose in their pockets.

Purchase Happy Folks Edward Murphy Royst Ties

Corn Remover Claims Quick Pain Relief in Minutes

Odd fragmentary ad copy touts a corn removal product that allegedly works within minutes. Claims include painless peeling and a money back guarantee, urging buyers to get a package now.

Dyer

Bandit Locks Man in Phone Booth at Station

Walter E. Davidson, 22, attempted a holdup at a gas station and forced the operator into a closet that served as a telephone booth. Police captured Davidson after the incident in VENYORA, California on May 12.

Venyora Calif Walter E. Davidson Davidson Roe Mee Davideon

1980 Homer Mark May Stand Forever

Chicago reports the 1990 major league home run record may stand as a monument to the slugging era. Officials note the total 1505 in 1930 split 892 in the National League and 73 in the American League.

Chicago Cristecte

Convict McCoy Near Chance at Pardon Listed as Kid McCoy

Sacramento reports Martin B McCoy a San Quentin convict may win commutation after a stenographer misidentified him as the prizefighter Kid McCoy. The governor ordered inquiry into McCoy s case amid a flood of pardon pleas and public interest.

Sacramento Calif San Qentlo Martin B. McCoy Amona Kid McCoy Martin McCoy Rolph Slante Kid McCosy San Quentin Martin 1 Kid McCoy

Stolen Drum Recovered By City Detective

City Detective Harry Hirsch, patrolling pawn shops for stolen goods, found a bass drum sold for one dollar. He traced its origin to a local mission where the drum had been a key piece of equipment. The case highlights an unusual recovery of a missing item.

Flo Serre Yeers Howe Sk Sonshine

Open Forum To the Editor

Letters from readers praise city streetcar conductors and drivers for courtesy while rebuking detractors who criticize the local transit and complain of rude behavior from visitors and residents. Jim Collingwood defends San Francisco and other cities after a knocker criticizes San Antonio transit culture.

Knocker Knocker No Noursa San Francisto Los Angeles Sax Antonin San Francisco Jim Collingwood

Cologne Youth Inn Expands to 1200 Beds for Hikers

In Cologne Germany the Jugendherberge expanded by 500 beds to reach 1200 total. The hostel has hosted 181,500 hikers in three years, with guest numbers rising from 3,883 in 192 to 60,1830, including 1978 from England as similar inns spread across Germany.

Cologne Germany England

British Prison Reform Visited by Patersons in Boston

Alexander Paterson and his wife toured U S prisons during a Boston visit and praised England's prison system while noting overcrowding in British facilities. The couple cited England as less prone to lawbreaking by women and discussed prison conditions seen in Massachusetts.

Boston INS Alexander Paterson England Wales Wystem Paterson Bianeachusetts Eng

Van Heusen Interlining Fabric Claims Promised Fit

The ad touts a single piece patented Van Heusen multi ply interlining and a curved woven collar for correct and perfect fit at all times. It notes the fold is woven in to ensure a smooth fold line and neat appearance.

van Heusen

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