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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1931

Page

10

Senator Bingham backs 4 percent beer law to ease taxes

Senator Hiram Bingham argues for federal legalization of 4 percent beer, claiming it would cut government tax burdens, aid agriculture, reduce unemployment, and improve law observance. He says manufacture and sale could raise over 200 million dollars in revenue, help coal regions, farmers, and create about 100000 jobs, while boosting beer industry and transportation.

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Expert Finds Oklahoma land within Texas border

In Texas at Lezas on Nov. 14 an announcement by Arthur D. Kidler, late supervisor of the United States General Land Office, states the border line along the Oklahoma Panhandle is too far north and the new line would place thousands of acres of Oklahoma land inside Texas.

Tahoma Lezas Texas-Oklahoma Oklaaa Panhandle Oklama Texa Arthur D. Kidler Loitedates General Land Department

British Beer Tax Cut Threatens Revenue Loss in England

London reports that beer tax reductions have reduced pedrinking, potentially costing venues about 7 million pounds annually. The budget hike earlier raised beer prices from 10 to around 12 pence, with roughly nine-twelve pence going to the government.

London England Tispress

Armistice dance plans announced by Nora Firemen

The Nora Firemen announce dances in PRONORA with a November 14 date and an Armistice event. A second dance is scheduled in the hall the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, sponsored by the fire department and its env inment.

Nora Firemen Pronora Actora Niebe de Woy Sannen Fire Jariment

Kid Hondo Heads a Huge Egg Story in Nevada

A farmer near Mowntownville reports a legendary egg size from a single hen. The egg weighs unusually large with measurements far exceeding typical hens, drawing local astonishment and speculation about the hen’s extraordinary laying. The tale circles Knox Jeffery and nearby communities as residents seek verification.

Hondo

Bargaining With Gangster Denied by Prosecutor

CHICAGO November 14. INS reports plans of Chicago crime fighting group known as the secret six to bargain with Gust Winkler an alleged Capone lieutenant and former associate of Killer Darke were published today by Max G Towle Lincoln Nebraska prosecutor Winkler and the secret six were said to have agreed that Lincoln National Bank rob charges would be dropped if the bandit would return 600000 in stolen bonds Towle who arrived from Lincoln denied authorizing any bargaining with Winkler

Chicago INS Secret Six Gust Winkler Capone

Invention Saves Dice Rating Child in Tulsa

In Tulsa a two year old girl, Maxine McCullough, owes her life to the bronchoscope after her father, Rev. T. My. McCullough, rushed her from a fire and discovered a small cube lodged in the bronchial tube. A bronchoscope was used to remove the object and save the child.

Tulsa Okla Maxine McCullough Oll T. My. McCullough Aul Weithdrey

Work 10 Begun On Overpass In Brackettville Area

Work has begun on the G I and L A railway overpass east of Brackettville with the state highway commission setting the schedule. The Brackettville to Vied Verde county line west segment is paved and accepted, while the east to Uvalde county line is under early construction with concrete bridges and drainage structures. Traffic diverts to paved Highway 131 toward Spofford as railway work continues.

Bracketsville Texas G. IL L.A Tighwashi Ueder State Highway Commission Brackettville Vsh Verde Uvality Spofford

Pair Confess to Slated Bank Robbery in Missouri

Columbia Missouri November 14. Wilson Boss Wade 41 of Woberly Missouri and George Gritz 51 of Dallas Texas confess today to robbing the Bank of Hollsville Missouri yesterday. The two men admit taking funds from the Hollsville bank in a daylight theft and planned the crime together.

Bank Columbia Wilson Wade Woberly George Gritz Dalles Texas Bank of

Chicago Sanitary Graft Set at 6 500 000

Chicago officials disclosed a bill of particulars detailing the sanitary district cost totals for 1927 and 1928. Assistant Prosecutor John S. Northington filed the bill listing likely proof for the trial ofothy T. Crowe and eight associates. The $6.5 million total centers on alleged padding and excessive expenditures for district maintenance.

Chicago Coigagg TBS John TS. Northiug Othy T. Crowe Gayrall

Former 5.4 Man Dies in Automobile Accident

Joseph Spriggs, a run who was well known in San Nytonio, died in Seattle due to an automobile accident. From 1925 to 1929 he lived in San Antonio and served as district agent for the Wierstone Tire Company. He was a vestry member at Christ Episcopal Church.

Joseph Spriggs San Nytonio Taylon Seattle Washprises Spriggs San Anfonio Wierstone Tire Company Indze Christ Itpiscopal Chucel

Seek Monkey In Gem Theft

Chicago police search for Yor Mondi the educated chimpanzee and a $2500 diamond ring stolen from a downtown theater. Detectives suspect involvement by a jewel thief ring and note prior incident where the chimpanzee was linked to another missing gem and swallowed a ring.

Chicago INS Yor Mondi Tod Tenly Cumellan Ring Chipaiger Joe Inman Healy Jim Macy Brown Warburton New York Wanamaker Fortue

Randolph Field Holiday Flying Instruction Held Saturday

Randolph Field conducted a holiday flying instruction Saturday morning to prevent the class from falling behind its schedule due to the loss of the Armistice Day holiday.

Randolph Field Trandolph

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