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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1931
Page
2
Fragmented clipping describes multiple air crashes and fatalities in Nebraska and surrounding areas. Names include Joy Strickland, Putnam, McCorkie, Cobry, and Captain James L Milder. Incidents span May in Ayna, Waltonhead, Atlantic City and nearby airports with planes wrecked and pilots killed.
California dispatch recalls a Kelly Field cadet death during a 1927 crash near Mele Fonte where two planes fell after a parachute jump. The survivor, different cadet, managed to leave before impact. Veteran pilots note the rare dual-plane jump event remains unmatched in their experience.
Secretary Hurley announced plans for an intensive tour of farm posts and shipping fields along the South Southwest and Enel coast. The trip begins from Oklahoma and includes stops at Seattle and San Antonio with dedications and inspections along the way.
A man from Sanford abducted his wife and forced her to walk 36 miles toward Fayetteville before stabbing her and fatally wounding himself. Authorities say the suspect, Lewis, 40, attacked in front of witnesses as the pair traveled. Police and investigators pursued possible accomplices and searched for links to other crimes.
A bankruptcy petition was filed in United States court today against the American Bond and Mortgage Company. The Maine corporation is alleged to owe creditors more than a specified amount. The firm's bondholders are reported to be in Chicago, with the company organized under Maine law.
A Del Rio worker named Roy Vanes of Varnes Illinois drowned in the Pecos River on Sunday. The body was recovered, and he was employed by Henry Lipe Tene company, with circumstances unclear due to OCR errors.
Postman enters a local contest carrying a heavy load of photo snapshots and prize notices. The piece notes various winners, including Miss Nokes and others, with addresses and prize details, while praising the contest spirit and urging more entries.
In Washington on May 25 Senator Brookhart Republican of Iowa outlined a measure to authorize government conscription production and wartime industry backing. The plan includes a 118 percent levy on profits of conscripted industries a 3 percent income tax on incomes over ten thousand dollars and broad exemptions to encourage investment while pledging to equalize burdens across sectors.
A brief weather and farming update relates to Nordheim vicinity with minor rain aiding crops. The report mentions Virginia firm VE-The, potential impacts on corn and cotton, and notes cautious optimism for ongoing harvest conditions.
Queen Helene estranged wife of King Carol and mother of Crown Prince Michael has been expelled from the royal family and deemed no longer entitled to royal honors. A decree by Premier Jorge and the Zeranial party frames her exile as a permanent removal, amid a political shakeup that also reshapes the cabinet and finances. Arlene divorced George amid exile rumors as Helene moves abroad, meeting with foreign royals before a potential crown withdrawal.
In Pittsfield Mississippi a bus carried 18 children and the driver Rudolph Liesmarsis plunged into five feet of water along the Pittsfield Albany road. All pupils and the driver were hospitalized with minor bruises and a general shaking up.
In Walmin gton DC on May 25 figures show automobiles manufactured that year reached 409231 dollars in value with only certain units distributed domestically in the United States.
A New York May 2029 report notes 34,524,028 phones in the world with 20,008,028 in this country. The data shows global totals and national share, reflecting growth in communications infrastructure and market penetration. The figures illustrate the scale of phone ownership and the ongoing expansion of telephony services.
May 2 AP report notes a long regular session closed last Saturday after a busy year. Governor Ross Sternina did not veto several bills though major measures such as truck tax reform and mineral rights reform advanced. A proposed constitutional amendment to exempt $300 of mine game on borarsteads from property tax was sent to voters, while tax changes faced no action.
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