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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1931

Page

25

Soviet Russia opposes wheat export quotas plan

London May 21 Soviet Russia delegates at the wheat conference rejected a plan backed by American head Samuel J. McKelvie for reducing wheat production. They argued Russia must meet rising internal demand due to industrial growth and social changes and urged each country to decide its own production curbs. The statement also noted the need to consider prewar status when fixing quotas and discussed export quota principles.

London Russia Samuel J. McKelvie Soviet Riesia

SA Officers Expert ShotsTested as Sharp Shooters at Police Practice

Seventeen policemen passed tests as expert marksmen during a three day general police shooting practice at the municipal market range. Milstead announces the results and notes two dozen personnel qualified as sharpshooters amid reports of surplus and wheat policy discussions involving Russian delegates Lubingoff and others.

Milstead Heutenant Tyhie Pcemen Transis Hus 1Dore Lubingoff Lubimoff Agricul

Thief Changes Outfit After Burglary at Local Store

A thief hid in the W. T. Brant store on Houston Street and escaped after cutting through a door. Police were informed of the incident and reports list items stolen including a $400 diamond ring owned by Dr Annie Jy. Marine 424 Nolan atredt, and $250 oil earrings belonging to Mrs M S Davis of 1018 San Pedro Avenue. Additional losses include a $50 bid spread at J W Flowers residence and $350 missing from Carl Wendt at 435 East Marlin Street.

W. T. Brant Houston Street Annie Jy. Marine Nolan Atredt Airs Davi San Pedro Avenue J. W. Flowers Agarita Avrone Carl Wendt East Marlin Street

Son of Detective Fined in Collision in Corpus Christi

The judge fined Ruhnke, son of Detective Joe Ruhnke, five pounds for negligent collision. William Stenk, of 3113 West Commerce Street, was fined three dollars after both were cited for speeding at the Goliad and Dakota streets intersection. Patrolman Cassanova made the arrests.

Ruhnke Cue Joe Runke Judpa A. Te Matlock Corporation William Stenck West Commerce Streel Toth Goliad Dakota Atreets A. T. Matlock Af. Cassanova

Mexico Court Justice Quits Over Deportation Protests

May 21 report says President Ortiz Mubio accepted the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Alberto Vazquez del Merendo after he opposed the deportation of former finance minister Luis Cabrera. The president blamed the justice for seeking public favor by attacking the government.

Ortiz Mubio Supreme Court Alberto Vazquez del Merendo Luis Cabrera

Wisconsin Banker Shoots and Ends His Life

George A. Richardson of the Carter National Bank in Gneen Bay Wisconsin shot himself in the bank’s lobby shortly after the institution opened for business. Police and local officials investigated the incident as a self-inflicted gunshot death with no known prior motive or warning.

Gneen Bay George A. Richardson 3fcCartner National Bank Nda

County Jail Records Show Overcrowding and 307 Prisoners

Sheriff Albert Housser reports Wade County jail housing 307 inmates with capacity over 8250 prisoners and overcrowding persists. 91 former prisoners remain, 1456 arrests since January include many felonies and misdemeanors, reflecting a stressed system.

Albert Housser Lee Leen Sentrveel le Slate Entre Athom Sherifé Frousser Joimey Sheriff's Office

Bandits Halt Auto Demonstration Near Goliod Road

Police report states J R Duncan of 625 Hunslock Avenue faced two bandits who attempted to stop a car while he demonstrated it on a Wednesday night near Goliod road. The incident description is incomplete but notes a failed robbery attempt and pursuit. Further details are unavailable from the readable text.

Goliod Road J. R. Duncan Hunslock Avenue Phaesda

Four Shot in Sleep Kills Woman In San Diego

In a dawn like shooting a 19 year old Favie Gallardo was killed while she slept in San Diego California along with a woman and two girls who were wounded. The assailant fled the scene after firing through a window. Police are investigating motive and seeking leads.

San Diego Calif Favie Gallardo Weirh

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