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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1931
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane comments on the queen, empire, and modern attitudes. The piece mixes praise, satire, and references to philosophers and advertising, noting tensions between tradition and contemporary politics in Britain and Europe. Several tangential thoughts about ashes, literature, and fascist tensions appear amid the essay’s stream of ideas.
New York traders report copper futures sliding to 1.024 cents per pound as prices fall. The week saw weak demand from European markets and easing tolls, with analysts cautioning about ongoing supply pressures and potential further declines.
The report describes fascist and student demonstrations against Catholic institutions in Milan and Rome. Buildings were attacked, windows broken, and police dispersed crowds as tensions rose between fascist groups, Catholic Action, and church offices amid diplomatic tensions between Rome and Fascist Italy.
Senator Harrison of Mississippi, a banking Democrat on the finance committee, voiced opposition to any increase in taxes during the next session of Congress in Washington DC.
Weather notes describe windy showers likely Wednesday night and Thursday. Temperature guidance shows lows near 6A and highs around unspecified. Forecast mentions light to moderate southwest winds and potential storms in the western portion, with additional details on page 2.
Ely YASO Texas May 27 47 A literal exodus of Stevieans from the United States is neevy Wilmoth director of the Ell'nso immigration district as a result of unemployment in this rivalry and inducements to return offered by Mestre. More than 2400 Mexicans have voluntarily gone back to Mexico through the El Paso ports and April 6 Wilmoth said datas and no shuitar but smaller movement has been walked through the Mecaltia and Marfa Texas ports Wilmath recently inspected station the WR Brod emery
A cloudy outlook may bring light showers tonight and Wednesday across the Panhandle region. Temperatures are expected near normal with a mix of cloudy skies and brief rain chances, as the Weather Bureau notes calm conditions and gradual warming into late week.
A hazy report from New York describes an air armada of 18 ships and 12 bombers preparing to lift from Tone Island air ports for a night raid over New Jersey and Atlantic City.
In Ban Sebastian May Opty Mactial dan reported two people killed and seven gravely wounded as clashes broke out between soldiers and strikers. The gunfire also injured several women. Authorities said fishermen were reinforced by Communist agitators.
Gen Juan Andre Almezen, secretary of communications in the cabinet of Ortiz Rubio, passed through Lareda today en route to St. Louis. He planned to stop in San Amonio as part of the Mexican government’s defense program.
A curious wager claimed by Prank Tawks in London Berlin and Paris within a single day as part of a publicity stunt. The piece notes a dramatic 3 city toast and timing, referencing a chaotic scene and a midnight schedule.
Kirkland was convicted yesterday of ra assault with intent to gang, receiving a lengthy sentence. The trial, held in Pendleton, drew a crowded courtroom as the judge admonished the youth to conduct himself properly. Defense counsel sought leniency due to age, but Kirkland received ten years in prison, with possible future charges dismissed for co-defendants.
San Antonio officials weighed an increase in the recreation budget to support new facilities and programming. Mayor Moyor LLM proposed about four cents per hundred, while Councilmember Ang ee Chambers urged a two to three cent rise to fund development. Twenty two women from the city council urged the measure, stressing recreation benefits for children and Brownps. budget talks to continue with banks and Park Commission.
Cleveland judges refused a temporary injunction to block the heavyweight championship fight between Schmeling and Stribling at Municipal Stadium on July 2. The decision by Judge Myer Kennedy or similar official narrowed the dispute over the bout's legality and timing.
Foreign Minister Aristide Briand withdrew his resignation at the ministerial meeting and said he would remain in the French cabinet, signaling continuity in government amid ongoing crisis talks.
Dinard France details show American mayors blocked from adopting French orphans. Mayor George I. Tisker of Portland and Henri Trince linked to New York mayoral rep Jimms Wel ver could not proceed. Both declined to send yearly compensation for their hosts.
Soviet submarine No. 8 of the Baltic flotilla sank Friday after an explosion near the coast about 100 miles from Helsingfors Finland. Reports from Latvia suggest a crash with a surface craft. Moscow says the sub disappeared after a maneuver with vessels of the fleet.
Cleveland March 27. William Jftzcidee of Chicago was elected secretary of the American League to succeed the late Brocket, who died shortly before the meeting. Harridge is named president to lead the league.
Tokio dispatch reports Thomas Ach Jr, American wartime aviator, plans a 44 kilometer flight from Japan to Tacoma Washington. He aims to depart at 7 a.m. Saturday and expects the journey to take 40 to 50 hours.
In Germany this afternoon Professor August Plecont and assistants launched a giant balloon to reach the stratosphere. Reports say the needleball left the ground at 3:35 am and drifted over Behomasan and Hararia at 20 000 plus feet, with no word on landing by 4:15 pm.
AUGSBURG May 27 A Brussels physicist and his assistant Charles Kipfer soared aloft in a giant balloon sealed with aluminum tail and Dermetically sealed device. They aimed to reach the stratosphere, a fringe of the earth never before observed by men, continuing as reported on page 2 column 6.
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