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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1931

Page

4

Federal Education Department urged by committee

A national education committee recommended creating a federal Department of Education to focus on research information service and intergovernmental coordination with strong emphasis on local autonomy. Indians Eskimos and other Indigenous groups would stay under current federal care.

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Hunters on Way to Game Grounds

Pearsall Texas November 10 with the opening of deer and wild turkey season many hunters are passing along the Antonio Laredo highway toward hunting grounds south of town Frank Smith local game warden reports few locations of game Turkey are reported to be plentiful hunters head toward hunting grounds after opening day

Pearsall Peres Benkon Antonio-Laredo Frank Smith Lolaliony

Source of Fatal Voltage Sought

A searing charge of electricity killed Dave Bowers, 30, with his body found near the North Fork river after an apparent fall from a bridge. Investigators believe electrocution occurred elsewhere and his body was carried to the water, prompting officers to seek the exact source of the fatal voltage.

Bhamhouk Dave Bowers Myatary North Fork River Mroner

British Dirigible to Be Sold as Junk

London reports a bid has been accepted to dismantle and sell the airship 2-100 following a Canada flight attempt. The craft will be scrapped except for its engines and fabric, ending plans for resumed operation.

Junk London Canada Wheni Ininigrey

Methodists End Ft Worth Meet Closed Session Transfers

About 7 ministers of the Texas conference, Methodist Episcopal Church South, were transferred to new pastorates. The assignments were announced by Bishop Sam Ting at the close of the sixty sixth convention held last night in Fort Worth.

Methodists Ft. Worth Fort Worth Terna Conference Methodist Episcopal Church South Bishoyy Sam TR Ting

Confederates to Meet June 21 24 in Richmond

WICMMONT Va November 10. Dates for the Confederate reunion in Richmond next year will be June 21 to 24 marking the seventieth anniversary of the governing domination around Richmond in June.

Wicmmont Richmond

Five Masterpieces Stolen at Moscow Museum

Police report theft of five mortarpieces valued at over 506000 dollars from the Moscow fine arts museum. Officials say the crime was disclosed today by the head of museum security M Him korieff, a 36 year old artist. Investigators are reviewing leads and searching for the missing works.

Museum Moscow Modrow Fine Arta Museum M. Himkorieff

New Coast Defense Plan Prepared Report

In Washington on November 16 the annual army report outlines a new plan for defending coastal cities and island possessions. Maj. Gen. Jedick Brown, chief of engineers, notes an intensive study of searchlight development and anti air and coastal gun accessories.

Wardington D. C Jistle Brown

Gasoline price orders issued in San Francisco

The Chronicle reports independent gasoline retailers in San Francisco were ordered to raise the retail price to 10 42 cents per gallon, a move aimed at ensuring refineries or distributors follow the new rate. Major companies had previously priced gasoline 13 to 16 cents higher, triggering regulatory pressure and potential enforcement actions.

San Francisco the Chronicle San Garanlele

Frio County Reduces Salaries for County Agents

In Pearsall on November 16, the Frio County court cut salaries for the county agent and the home demonstration agent from 133,930 dollars annually. Miss Aird Hirwell serves as home demonstration agent and W. S. Tatrick as county agent.

Pearsall Yesns Collin Flowers' Court Frig County Miss Aird Hirwell Tatrick

100 War Vets March to Washington for Benefit

About 100 World War veterans who described themselves as moving toward Washington, D. C., to plead for immediate benefits personnel compensation arrived here last night from Seattle. They traveled by freight train and seek living arrangements. Crockett 2400 is listed for contact.

Spokane Washington, D. C Seattle

Camel Humidor Pack Keeps Cigarettes Fresh and Flavorful

A tobacco advertisement extolls the Camel Humidor Pack for preserving natural moisture and flavors. It claims Camels stay fine and fresh, delivering prime smoking condition, and urges readers to try Camels for one day to notice the difference.

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