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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1931

Page

4

Balloon Pilot Safe After Lake Ontario Rescue in Canada

George Vonik, 25, of Cleveland, piloting an 85 000 cubic foot balloon, was reported safe at Dean Lake Ontario after a wreck near Sault Ste Marie Friday midnight. He suffered a leg fracture and bruised shoulder but recovered after 48 hours and an all night ascent mishap. The telegram cited his safe return as of today.

Cleveland Hantshiy George Vonik Cleveland Halloonint Dean Lake Ontario Vonik Sittve Romaine Mra den Vie Yan Sault Ste. Marie Canada Madrnivz Vauik Iamling West Pnissage O. K

Three Candidates Seek to Succeed Cochran in Office

Three candidates enter the field to succeed JT C Cochran as superintendent of San Antonio public schools and as president of the Texas State Leaders association. They are J A Hill of Canyon's West Texas State Denchers college, A W Evans dean of education at the Coons iological college in Lubbock, and W D Weeks of Van Murn. Cochran will be assisted by T u Wood Bros as deputy. A meeting for teachers and principals is planned for a special session Wednesday afternoon.

W. D. Weeks van Murn Cochran Thomas U. Tora

Wisconsin Fights Time Zone Change Preference

Wisconsin asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to keep Central Time and oppose any shift to Eastern Time that would affect travel and commerce in the state. The brief notes Michigan already uses Eastern time and argues against displaying or adopting Eastern time in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Washington, D. GC State Public Service Commission Michigan

Sterling to Make Oil Field Trip

Governor R. Sterling plans a two day visit to the Texas oil fields, leaving tonight. General Jacob I. Wolters, commanding Texas National Guard troops under martial law, suggested a fixed itinerary to be adopted in advance.

Texaa Jacob I. Wolters Texas National Guard

Adamless Eyes Ask for Barred Mates

New York on November 24 two hundred Adamless Huey women petition Congress to barred husbands from entering the United States. They are foreign born women who married while abroad and expected to bring their husbands and baggage, but Uncle Sam’s consuls refuse to visa the men's passports.

New York Huey Congress United States Sim

Union Rail Chiefs Split on Pay Cut Fallout

Negotiations collapsed as railroad unions refused a proposed wage cut scheduling talks that began Thursday and aimed to avert broader labor actions. Union leaders and railroad presidents failed to reach a consensus on pay and retirement terms, ending this round of talks abruptly before a resolution could be reached.

Union

Roosevelt Asked for Dry Stand

Governor Praw D. Roosevelt of New York was urged in a letter from women dry workers in the southern Democratic ranks to explain his plan for greater temperance. The missive claims prohibition has reduced drunkenness nationwide and asks how he would improve on this record.

Praw D. Roosevelt New York Hosevelt Yemald

Blonde Sought in Death of Builder

Police seek a blonde woman linked to the death of a builder in the west amid unclear details. Authorities request information and offer contact at Crockett 2100.

Los

W C T U Opposes Law Resubmission Effort

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans to oppose re submission of the Eighteenth Amendment. Headquarters said messages will be sent to all members to marshal arguments and seek congressional backing for the amendment.

Dydove Christiny To- da W. C. TV

Pills and tablets promise pile relief from Summers drug stores

An old ad touts Drew S Leonhardt prescription HEMROID tablets that claim to end itching bleeding and piles by internal treatment. It claims quick action even in stubborn cases and promises blood relief in the lower bowel and a money back guarantee, urging readers to seek internal medicine solutions.

Drew S. Leonhardt

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