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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1931

Page

6

Red Flag Law Debate Highlights Constitutional Rights

A 1920s style note discusses free political discussion as a constitutional right and reviews a California red flag law voided by the Supreme Court. It notes a case involving a man of mixed heritage and a camp with children, plus officials reporting anarchistic propaganda. The column also mentions rain in Oklahoma with heavy downpour near Altus and statewide showers.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court California Tetin Beromberg

Corns and Callouses Gone in Minutes

An ad touts Threeinutes and Shut-Ole as a fast remedy for corns and callouses, claiming instant pain relief without skin irritation. It promises easy removal of the hardened skin in minutes and condemns old treatments as slow and irritating.

Man’s Shooting Death In San Fernando Cemetery Verdict Reaches

Gregorio Garcia, 49, of 653 North Pecos, was found dead at San Fernando Cemetery No 1 with a pistol nearby. Justice John F. Onion presided as a verdict of self inflicted death was returned Tuesday. A undertaker said the body likely lay for about three hours. One heart wound was noted along with two empty cartridges found in the pistol. Envelopes in his clothing identified the man.

Gregorio Garcia North Pecos Old San Fernando John F. Onion L A. m Henry Guerra

Soldiers Gag and Rob Three on Train

Three passengers on the westbound Los Angeles Limited were gagged and robbed in their berths early today by three youths identified as soldiers. The robbers were captured at Green Springs by officers attending the inn. The soldiers involved were Russell Howarth, 19, and George U Flachman, 18, both at Fort Francis E. Warren, Wyoming. Loot of 65 dollars and wax recovered.

Tawlias Wrc Los Angeles Limited Union Painti Green Springs Watil Russell Howarth George U Flachman Fort Francis E. Warren Wyo

Army Will Cross Delaware Again

New York May 19. The army will cross the Delaware tomorrow along Washingtons route. The crossing will use shiny aluminum boats with outboard motors and no ice blocks or tattered soldiers. Aluminum pontoon boats will be tested for wartime use.

Delaware New York Washington

World wheat meeting weighs export plans and quotas

May 19 report from London on the final wheat conference session as Samuel A. McKennie outlines U S views advocating reduced production while Poland Australia and the Danubian exporters push for export limits. Russia seeks reinstatement of prior export role and Canada’s stance remains unsure amid talks on international marketing organization and quota schemes.

London Samuel A. McKennie Opten Conmiltce Feanlon United States Poland Australia Danubias Caneda Russia Cates Mewar Enochaska Falaud Bank of International Bettlementa Nome Howard Ferguson Bear Dominion Conference Canada

Parsonages in Bezar County Tax Exemption Law

Bezar County parsonages become tax exempt under a new law effective 1931. County auditor Albert Huth cites an opinion from state comptroller G A Sheppard. Exemptions require petitions to county commissioners and limit parsonages to minister use and a size of one unit. About 100 parsonages affected.

Anchurch Bezar Atte Albert Hoth Aaseaxor Afcede ‘Tueadar G. A Sheppard State Comptrofer Huth

Air Corps Band Concert at Celly Field Bandstand

Air Corps Training Center band will perform at Celly Field Bandstand at 8 p.m. on Boeday. The 45 minute program will be conducted by Warrant Officer W. J. Herahenow with novelties and numbers. Public invited to attend.

Air Corpa Training Center Celly Field Boeday Warrant W. J. Herahenow

Play Daddy Long Lego at Negro Recreation Center

The Negro Recreation Center at Hackberry and Center Street will present the high school class play Daddy Long Lego Wednesday night. W Hemmings, director of recreation for Negroes, announced the event to the community.

Negro Recreation Center Hackberry Center Streety Bidi W. Hemmings

Lieut Col Catts Granted One Month Leave

Lieut Col Gordon RA Catix in charge of organized reserve at Highth Corps area headquarters is granted lease of absence for a month and one day. Official notice lists contact details and the posting location at Fifth Street.

Catts Gordon RA. Catix Ailaiey Highth Corps

City News Attendees Invited to Garden Opening

Attentión Hermann Hans and families invited to 1081 opening genson of our garden. Entertainment by Pos Tamblere, a military band and mixed chorus and Teetho ven Maennerchor. Dance to follow at Rope om Be street. Committee 4 Pelee card and bane by Anton Wenzel Ladys Hermann Sonn Hall.

Attentién Hermann Hans Qucay Pos Tamblere Teethoven Maennerchor Pelee Card Bane Anton Wenzel Hermann Sonn Hall Mary Wrednewlar May Dom Adinionion She

Man Captures Youths Stealing Hens From Coop

Aukéned shortly after midnight noises from a chicken coop led F Kogan of 1108 Essex to confront three youths attempting to flee with five hens. He kept them at gunpoint until police arrived. wife notified authorities who arrested the trio. A separate note mentions a non skid memorandum pad used in business offices.

Kogan Essex London Tilina

Bomb Hurlers in Lisbon Spark Anti-Dictatorship Alarm

In Lisbon on May 19, a hurling of seven bombs in 24 hours raised up to 30 persons, jolting authorities and signaling potential further acts against President Oscar Garmony's dictatorship.

Lisbon Saven Borake Oscar Garmony

Agrarian Demity Incident Sparks Public Safety Tension

Unclear text reports a safety incident linked to an agrarian dispute. Mentions retaliation context and a man named Guan or Gua tied to the event, with public safety concerns rising after the recent agrarian unrest.

Tiany

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