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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1931

Page

6

Pope Protest over Spain Decree Threatens Concordat

The Vatican plans a strong protest to the Spanish government over a decree seen as ending special Catholic privileges under the concordat. Cardinal Segura and Cardinal Pace met with the pope as Spain faces anti Catholic riots and a contemplated parliamentary action to terminate the concordat. Rumors spoke of state ceremonies, church property burnings, and clerical treatment as officials discuss Spain’s religious future and the church’s stance toward the republic.

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Madrid Worship Unchanged After Religious Freedom Move

Madrid reports on May 25 describe no large change in religious practice after a decree granting equal rights to all creeds. Churches and cathedrals remained packed, with women constituting most attendees. Some Catholic leaders worry state favoritism may end.

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Public display fliers stir hopes for lighter military burden

Vast crowds braved rain to witness an army air show as critics argue government spending on outdated defense is wasteful. The spectacle underscored public interest in faster, cheaper aircraft and the potential shift away from costly ships and heavy armaments.

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Victim of Bandit Without Money Held at Home

A 16 year old boy reported a bandit attacked him near his home on 600 South Polariy street. He stated the assailant demanded money and fled after the boy said he had none. Police are investigating the incident with leads being pursued.

Badrick Harion South Polariy Street Clyne- Hier

Texas Stage Star to Pay A Visit Texas Native Arrives in San Antonio

A Texas stage star was to travel to San Antonio on Monday afternoon to visit Charlotte Walker in New York and other headlines note the Gunter hotel officials are in need of assistance as the native Texas figure is en route.

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Accused Knight Charged After Duel Resulting Assault

A health department employee and former Harpe ce official, identified as a licensed driver, faces assault to murder charges after a fatal duel. The incident involved a tense confrontation that ended with serious injuries and ongoing police investigation.

FA Knight Rity Ealth Department Harpe Ce Only Inapeeter

Boston Waits Army Planes in Coastal Defense Review

Fragmented OCR item describes Boston awaiting an Army aerial review with planes positioned to sweep a defensive cordon and attack a harbor area near Concord and Jamaica Pond. The plan mentions a formation moving south from Concord, aiming to threaten the harbor and engage the enemy fleet in a staged attack.

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Bishop Manning Defends Army Maneuvers at Shrine

In Roboken New Jersey on May 26 Bishop Manning defended the World War shrine maneuvers at St Pauls church calling them not for promotion of war but as upholding law and peace. He likened the maneuvers to a police parade serving public safety and stressed the army and navy exist to uphold law.

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Man Struck on Head With Gun in Street Corner Incident

A man was struck on the head with a rifle during a nighttime street confrontation near Corner No Jon and Cherry streets. Police received a telephone report requesting the meeting and a pickup of the assailant, but details remain unclear.

John Ciatréel Carawway No- Jon Cherry Street Bikind

Aggies to Get New Coast Artillery Unit

A Coast Artillery Reserve Officers Training Corps unit is assigned to Texas A and M College for the upcoming term. Two officers and four enlisted men will be detailed from the Coast Artillery to serve as instructors. They are to report at College Station by August week.

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Corpus Seeks Fund to Save Ball Club

Corpus seeks funds to save a local ball club in the Kilo Grane valley region. Officials announced efforts led by Finehee E. Withers, holder of the Corpus Chrinth franchise, to raise capital and keep the team from relocation to Hrownsgiltr, as part of a broader community effort.

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Easterwood Plans Global Flight and Gum Plant

Col Easterwood of Dallas, famed for recent prominence, sponsors a million-dollar chewing gum plant project while planning a world flight with Art Goebel. The party sails from San Francisco toward Japan and Africa, then Europe before home. Easterwood touts funding from Texan sources and a bold future in aviation and confectionery.

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Double killing probe swirls around Albert Marco case

In Los Angeles investigators push a new line tied to a party before the fatal slayings of Charles Crasciac and Herbert Spencer. Albert Marco, linked to the case, faces renewed scrutiny as ex-deputy district attorney David Clark remains jailed on related charges.

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San Antonio Chamber Tour Highlights Mexican Visits

A 14 member Sane Antoniana party led by E Y T Laubscher returned from a goodwill tour of Mexico. They met Mexican leaders including President Ortiz Rubio and toured sites from Chapultepec to ancient pyramids. The group reported positive prospects for Texas Mexico relations and gained new insights into Mexican industry and business.

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Texas Students to Hear Address by Maor Halpin

Robert J Halpin assistant issue the draft for military intelligence corps headquarters will deliver the annual memorial address at the University of Texas next Sunday at 1 pm in the auditorium. He will then go to Chora to deliver a commencement address for NM students of the Guero high school.

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