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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1931
Page
18
A fragmented column discusses labor harmony and wage debates, noting grants' anniversary ceremonies and a broad critique of economic policy. It contrasts railroads’ challenges with the need for prosperity, mentions tariffs, deficits, dole alternatives, and the social role of organizations in supporting the needy.
Louella Parsons teases chapter one of Clara Bow life story portraying a penniless Brooklyn girl turned screen star. The piece sketches Bow’s hardships, health battles, and alleged love affairs while noting fans seek sympathy and a chance for recovery.
Forecasts show cloudy conditions with light to moderate rain possible Monday and Tuesday. Winds are expected to be west to northwest with cooler temperatures and a potential coastal influence.
Chicago police discussed a bungled burglary case involving Charles Miller who allegedly pried a drawer open at a residence in Deatlib. The drawer trapped him, a fall struck him on the head, and officers found him injured and unconscious at the scene.
A moderate norther from the Pacific will bring windy, cooler weather to San Antonio Tuesday night and Wednesday with showers possible. Rain totals around .20 inch were observed Sunday night and temperatures forecast to fall from 65 overnight Monday to 62 Tuesday morning. City cool spell expected Tuesday night. daytime high around 80.
Kansas May 18 news reports Mrs Earl Quinn defending her husband Jessie Griffith and sister Zeria Griffith as the pair face an extradition hearing in Jefferson City. Police allege a murder tied to Oshkosh teachers and a 50 year old courier.
A garbled report from May 18 records casualties in Cairo during voting for electors. The text mentions 9 dead and 30 injured with references to ballot boxes and parliamentary processes, but the details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Representatives from eleven wheat exporting nations gathered in London on May 18 to chart a plan to raise grower incomes and curb low prices. The talks aim to align production with consumption and reduce market volatility.
Vatican report says John J. Tasbot chairman of the Democratic coalitions was granted private audience with Pope Pius XI in Vatican City today. He attended with his daughter.
In Malhouse France on May 18 UP France reports the army’s peak strength is now 522000 men down from 725000. Andre Tardien a retired officer urged officials at a gathering to consider further reductions citing aging forces and manpower needs.
London May 18 Great Britain poisely faces another major war risk through League of Nations membership. Lord Beaverbrook editorials claim the League is manipulated to curb Britain, boost France, and steer Britain into future European conflicts while disarming Britain. The editorial cites supposed conspiracies and lists three so called achievements, warning of disarmament as a cover for military weakness.
City mayor announces 150 men released from weed cutting duties after a month of service. About 209 workers were paid on Monday with average daily wages of two dollars, and work continues to clean the city. Photostatic payroll copies for May 1 and May 15 will be prepared for the Citizens' League.
Moscow reports that the Soviet government will abolish Sundays and three to six weeks of worker vacations. Officials found many workers in the same period away, hindering work, so the plan suggests rationed summer vacations modeled on the five day week to reduce idle time and boost productivity.
In Lisbon streets fifteen people were wounded as three bombs exploded during a crowd gathering celebrating General Carmona’s regime. A suspect was chased by an angry mob after the first blast, but escaped.
AUSTIN May 28 AP The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ordered bail for Currie Caldwell Jimmie and Doyle Nash accused in the kidnapping of Robert Cerf of Corsicana The court said death could not be imposed because the crime occurred before the legislature made kidnapping a capital offense The maximum penalty at the time was five years and bail was warranted The decision clarifies retroactive capital status for these defendants
In Austin Texas on May 18 AP reports the Beck home rule resolution failed to reach the two thirds needed for submission of proposed constitutional amendments, with the vote tally at 19 to ?. The stalled measure reflects partisan contention in the Texas senate as the clock runs on reform efforts.
Washington May 13 reports from the navy department record killing ten bandits in Nicaraguan clashes with native Girardio forces under marine officers between May 13 and 15. The dispatch notes the engagements occurred during operations along the coast with no further details provided.
Former United States minister to Japan Dan, who served 36 years ago, was buried in a funeral here. He arrived in Tokyo as a political and agricultural expert and later engaged in diplomatic duties. The ceremony honored his decades of service and ties to US-Japan relations.
D B Connor and four others escaped from San Angelo Jail after overpowering guards and fleeing in a stolen car. Deputy C W Barnett said crossings on the Rio Grande are secured and believes they have not likely fled to Mexico. A suspect matching Alba Dilta’s description was taken in at Big Spring, but Barnett doubts he is among the escapees.
In Madrid and Vatican City, May 18, authorities push to purge monarchical clergy. Bishop Wittoriv was expelled after a demand to leave, followed by threats to others who resist republican will. Cardinal Segura’s letter sparked riots seen as offenses against church. Pope Pius XI decries the desecrations as sacrilege in Spain.
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