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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1927
Page
4
Readers learn of alleged Mexican government documents dated November 13 1920 showing payments for propaganda capital from Mexico to a political agent. The text claims a possible plan to spread communism with Soviet support and criticizes Calles for ties to Russia.
A garbled 1930s style report claims President Calles orders heightened secrecy for payments and notes U S officials in Mexico City keeping extended staff. It alleges Hassian Legation activity and communist propaganda campaigns through subsidized gatherings, targeted radio broadcasts, and religious attacks, with methods described as diverting attention via American influence and champagne funding.
Fragmentary OCR describes a night restaurant scene with revelers and women alleged to rob guests, plus references to government officials and Mexican education authorities amid claims of communist influence. The passage is unclear and mixed with garbled names and phrases.
Fragmentary text shows an account of a five thousand dollar payment to Pablo Palorichi by President Cates. The funds allegedly supported printing for socialist properties for Communist schools for the Young in Mesi City. Details are incomplete and unclear.
Secretary of Treasury and Public Credit urged to issue pay warrants for 85000 dollars to Pablo Palumetil to cover printing of Communist Propaganda books for the Communist Schools in the capital. The note, from the National Palace in Mexico, references Secret Expenditures and cites propaganda efforts by Petrovich in neighboring regions.
A historical document describes an order from the Mexican Treasury Department authorizing payments to the editor of an American periodical for subscriptions and propaganda in support of the Mexican government. The letter names officials and outlines funds and recipients amid broader wartime financial actions.
Frank Glennan, 19, becomes among early awardees of the U S Transport Pilot rating. The license allows carrying teens and passengers, requires navigation and meteorology tests, and limits on flight operations. The report notes training, examination duties, and the department of commerce’s rating standards.
A damaged report describes a girl who crawled from the scene two hours after a car accident near Seatihinal. The fragment mentions several names including Mise Pragy Maliwla and Mise Bre Lankford and an injured person, with unclear details about the event and location.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a man suffering a broken leg while cranking a car in a street scene near Santa foes, Olen by Chevrotte, with scattered names such as Maluueiier and Micah, amid garbled text and partial place references.
A fragmented notice describes an exhibit at Twain School featuring items and people with unclear spellings. The readable portions reference a display including works and participants, but many names and details are garbled, leaving the core event vague.
In a late night assault near Waltham a young couple confronted jealousy and fatal tragedy. A man killed his partner and then died by suicide as police investigated the double incident. A bystander named Mills recalled the pair’s strained relationship and the fatal sequence. The sister city medical staff treated the injured while authorities reviewed the events and motives behind the deadly altercation.
A fragmented report outlines Democratic plans for a Jackson Day rally uniting party factions. It notes expected attendees and a broad discussion of party strategies at a central venue with various leaders slated to speak.
A Washington dispatch notes President Coolidge defended Americas intervention in Nicaragua citing Mexican and Soviet plots. The speech, broadcast as a Köolege report, warned of arms shipments and foreign influence aiming to destabilize Central America. The State Department indicated Mexican officials aided munition transfers, with evidence of ships fitted for covert arms deliveries to insurgents in Nicaragua.
Fragmented report from Oliver on Roosevelt Avenue Thuraday details a chaotic event. A suspicious individual attempted to sell a gem, prompting a large police presence and questions about the involved persons and motive. Nearby residents reported loud sounds and a bustling scene as officers responded.
Misa Ethel Rtroig will speak on the relation of food to health at a regular meeting of the Parent Leavier association of Crockett school No. BL at S180 py Friday. The team ish tt most parents enrolled will receive a prize as described by Mrs. C B Jones.
A fragmented schedule of radio and premier programs lists talk shows, music blocks, and cinema hours with numerous station codes and times. Notable mentions include New York segments, Maxwell visuals, and various regional broadcasts, reflecting a dense listing of programs and ad notes across multiple outlets.
The passage blends stray phrases about radium and universe with garbled names and events. It references senators generals and a university, mentions life spans and a life tube, then shifts to bootleggers and a Twin picture, and ends with disjointed questions about angels and evolution.
Brownsville report states Aaron S. Souw, governor of Nuevo Leon and ex-foreign minister, has been summoned to Mexico City following Hearst papers' exposure of Calles. The note hints at a goodwill trip with Ambassador Delight Morrow to ease border tensions and influence Mexico's foreign policy. The president and ambassador discussions were by long distance call, with no formal confirmation yet.
Del Rio reports wool sales totaling 863000 pounds. Eight-month wool brought 36 cents per pound, while No 2 wool of 32 9 8 pounds sold at 32 12 cents. The figures indicate robust demand across different wool grades and weights.
Educators editors and major companies like General Electric urge a breakfast that “stands by” for daily success. They note over 70 percent of the day’s important work occurs between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. American schools including Princeton Yale and 2,000 others endorse starting days with Quaker Oats noting its protein minerals and vitamin H. Aimed at banishing listlessness, Quaker Oats offers Quick and regular options to fit 2-5 minute serving times.
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