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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1931

Page

2

Pope Encyclical Warns Against Economic Despotism

Vatican radio broadcasts reveal Pope John Paul II message criticizing secularist and communist influence on economies. He calls for cooperative partnerships between capital and labor to avoid monopolistic control, warns free market alone breeds domination, and urges worker ownership and shared profits within a moral framework.

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Lawman Ready to Chase Gangland Links in Crawford Killings

Convicted gambling case sparks Clark to arm himself and seek the Crawford murder suspects. Veteran prosecutor Joseph Ford, appointed by District Attorney Raron Fitts, vows sensational pursuit to uncover the killers and expose organized crime ties, including alleged corrupt city and county officials.

Clark Crawford Joseph Ford Raron Fitts Witte Ked Spencer Suiblle

Calf Weighing 18 Pounds Born in Oklahoma

A calf born near Tishominan weighed 18 pounds, with an approximate height of 12 inches and length of 20 inches. The report notes a previously smaller calf weighing 14 pounds at birth in the same area.

Tishominan Okla

Unreadable OCR Summary of Local Notice

The provided text is garbled OCR with mixed letters and nonstandard phrases making extraction of facts impossible. No identifiable people organizations places dates or events can be reliably determined from the fragment.

Suspect Named in Woman's Murder Case in San Francisco

In San Francisco on May 22 1931 Frante Moran was identified by Sheriff Mauger as a murder suspect in the death of Ira Cora Belle Hackett near Tae du Fiemheav last year. Moran said he was from Milwaukee and that Moran and Verry were named in the case.

San Francisco TNS Frante SL Moran Sfarry D. Mauger Tullyweed Dnouraccs Aaleamaz George W Perry Elarre Ira Cora Belle Hackett Mauger Percy Milwaukee Moran Verry

Hoover Approves Tracy Appointment in Army General Rank

President Hoover approved the appointment of Cal. Joseph Tracy to brigadier general to succeed Gen. Leroy Eltinge and Med. Col. Edward Z. Munsap as assistant general to replace retiring Gen. Henry F. Finher. The changes follow the retirement scheduled for later this month.

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Kirkland Case Nears Jurors In Gary Killing Trial

In Valparaiso Indiana a trial unfolds for Virgil Kirkland twenty charged with killing his schoolgirl sweetheart Arlene Dreyes during a November drinking revel in Gary. Defense resisted an additional witness and rested. Prosecution rebuttal witnesses Elsie Droree and Dorothy Dolmes finished the case for the electric chair. Closing arguments and judge’s instructions set for Monday before 12 jurors.

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Anti Hoover sweep drives Indiana Senate campaign

Indiana Senator Watson pivots to anti league campaigning to bolster reelection bids. Although loyal to Hoover domestically, he insists on upholding the League Court and foreign policy stance, promising support on domestic issues while opposing international entanglements. Watson’s stance signals a broader GOP split over the League Court and international policy in the midwest.

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Hoover Declines Special Session on League Court Issue

Washington, LA Blay The president’s refusal to call a special session of Congress delivers a setback to supporters of the league court. Officials say resuming work in December opens chances for action, while domestic problems like depression unemployment farm relief and the looming treasury deficit press Congress. The administration argues that foreign entanglements complicate policy and public opinion leans toward less foreign involvement, affecting the court’s future.

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Mussolini and International Turmoil Highlight Today

The article surveys Mussolini's actions and European tension, noting missteps by Mussolini and shifts in power. It mentions religious and political pressures, a critique of leadership, and the broader atmosphere of instability across Europe alongside a brief prompt to check Light Classifieds for employment opportunities.

Ocean Ace Ordered to Pay Alimony and Fees in California Case

May 23 Jamatoa reports a civil order requires Hoger QQ Awilinine to pay $500 case fees this week and set a temporary alimony amount. Williams, detained after a California voting issue, faces a related civil order to ensure payment of alimony.

Ocean Ace Jamatoa Hoger QQ Awilinine Ceageiantle Feiat

Mayors War II Paris Deauville Armistice Sparks Tense Tour

In Rouen France May 23 an armistice was declared among contending factions in the mayoral visit dispute. Mayor George J Walter of Portland acted as peacemaker and the U S delegation planned a tour with French official Orlandi guiding the program. A heated argument erupted over a cathedral photo shoot as the southern contingent attempted a media scene at Rouen.

Deauville France Orlandi Touriut George i. Walter Portland Ove M. Ollendi Dizte Smt Orlandi

Accident policy offers up to 100 monthly coverage

Cadrett in death offers a plan at Postal Lite and Casualty Yu-Geo for up to 100 monthly for 24 months or disability and 1000 for deaths with costs under a cent per day. Over 18,000 already insured. Send name and address to receive policy within 10 days with no exam. Limited time, write today.

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