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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1930

Page

3

Congress Faces Lame Duck Session With Broad Agenda

Washington faces a demanding lame duck session as the 75th Congress confronts taxation, farm programs, unemployment relief, and court reform. Key issues include the World Court, reapportionment, prohibition enforcement, civil rights, and a nationwide stimulus effort with expanded public works and highway building. The administration pushes for several bills while Republicans seek swift action on budget and drought relief measures. Acceleration of federal farm aid and export debentures appear on the loaded calendar.

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Glass Killing Trial Proceedings Readied Jurors Named

Jurors are selected in the murder trial of Mrs Wearl O Laughlin for the 30 year old daughter Leonh O Laughlin. State plans to present testimony as defense argues death sentence is possible if guilt proven. Father Len O Laughlin appears supportive as case unfolds amid prior related charges and unsettled trial dates.

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Longworth Seeks Alterable Pension Sponsorship in Congress

Fragmented text reports Longworth pushing for a changeable pension sponsorship to avoid tax, with scattered references to EL Tanen Sunday events, security hints, and an ad for Polly'n openings and a shop on Main Avenue.

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Youth Tells Fatal Party Involving Fraternity Members

An Austin university case centers on a drinking party alleged to involve a fraternity and a female student, with suspicions of acute alcohol poisoning. Dean Moore says disciplinary action will target individuals and the fraternity. investigation details and witness statements unfold as relatives describe health issues and a fatality.

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City Planning Appeal Moves Toward Decree Signature

City planning officials and telephone company lawyers signaled progress on a decree to regulate rates and service. Judge Holmes to review, with a full statement of reasoning to follow. Compromise discussions previously suggested would cut residential rate increases but were not accepted by company officials.

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Soldier on porch prowler draft in Fort Nam Glaus'on

A prowler was seen near a Fort Nam Glaus'on residence on Salumoy. Officers arrived quickly and found the intruder crouching on the porch and he was taken to headquarters facing vagrancy charges. Police also investigate three minor thefts and several other incidents across Kerrville and nearby areas.

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Oil Firm Workers Aid in Management

New York nov 29 The New York Times reports that Blandard Oil Company employees in New York are featured on the front for voice in management plans. The plan covers only the marketing department but is expected to expand to refiners and other divisions, with discussions on compensation and working conditions.

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Society notes from A and My college weekend hosts

SMcKenzle Ty spends the weekend with his parents as A J McKenzie hosts a dinner party at Oakend hotel. Phil Itosa Wackburn of Bb taiel pois visits his uncle Dr and Mrs Ralph davk aon Major and Mrs TJ Hinsley Jr will attend a dinner Saturday night in San Antonio. Samuel Serwarnberg hosts a tea on Wednesday December 3 at St Anbosy. Mrs William P Bied and Captain Meet Montgomery plan a bridge dinner Saturday evening at Fore Sam Louisons. Captain Clyde London and Mrs Leila Psren guest at Tubback for several weeks. Lieutenant dal Mee Henry Lb Flood to entertain with informal Sunday night at Argonne Heights quarters.

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Opinion on Prohibition Support and 1932 Hoover Victory

The piece argues fanatical Prohibition backers could aid or hinder political outcomes in 1932, noting California and New York vote contrasts and suggesting Democratic victory prospects if Prohibition zealots shift alignment. It also cites William Randolph Hearst and references social events and guests in a cluttered society-page style.

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Doak Picked for Cabinet

Virginia’s William S. Doak has been chosen secretary of labor in a move praised for equal opportunity in office. President Foster stated the appointment and the federation pressuring figures voiced concern over internal promotion versus external pick. The labor secretary post, seen as central to federal employee policy, drew immediate reactions from union leaders and senators amid confirmation discussions.

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College Merger Plans Ratified

Kansas City reports that trustees ratified merger plans involving the University of Rangas Cile Mu and Utdorn. The plan contemplates forming a new corporation absorbing the identities, liabilities, and assets of the three colleges.

Kansas City UPI University of Rangas Cile Utdorn Jase Nicht Tatter

Thompson's masked light proof exhibition draws crowds

A chaotic 1923 era article describes Hayward Thompson's public demonstration of a mask vision device. The event tours Southland Greyhound Lines venues in Texas with planned shows at the Clark building, Carrell Bassett store, Savate Wear Jewelers, and Golf course in Lexington. Thompson aims to prove optical vision via live demonstrations with traffic-safety lessons and hand signals for motorists.

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Missing lake boat sighted near Cleveland harbor

A missing lake boat reported distressed off Fairport harbor was sighted near Cleveland harbor this morning by coast guards. No word has been heard since, with the steamer en route from Buffalo to Cleveland to pick up signals.

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Teachers Bring Houston Parley to Close

The second annual convention of the State Teachers association wound up with Cochran of Mexia winning the president’s vote and J. P. Buck of Lone Tree KiS a key supporter. W. A. Stigler of El Paso and others were noted as contenders while other results remained to be announced.

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Austrian Cabinet Resigns Amid Political Turmoil

Vienna November 29 reports the Austrian cabinet resigned today under pressure from ongoing political crisis. President Wilhelm Miklas is expected to appoint a caretaker government as talks continue on forming a stable administration.

Trial set for Charles A. Sheppard in Kansas City murder case

Preparations proceed at the U S district attorney office for the trial of Charles A. Sheppard a 36 year old army officer stationed at Denver charged with first degree murder in the death of his wife last year in Kansas. Assistant to the U S attorney said the case would begin next Tuesday with witnesses arriving in Kansas City including Ulisses Grave Lyanile and Charlotte Sebiazer Brincks stenographers assigned to cover the proceedings.

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Bandits Tie Dozen Bind Workers In Pittsburgh Heist

Dozens of people including employees and patrons were bound by three captured bandits who robbed a Pittsburgh Motor Coach company safe. A loot of about 3100 was seized as the trio calmly escaped with the earnings.

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Lewis criticized for Nobel prize insult to America

Nov 23 Philadelphia reports Rev Henry Van Dyke emeritus Princeton blames the Nobel decision awarding Sinvlkie Lewis as an insult to America in a business meeting speech. He condemns the choice and notes Lewis's self praised stance against the United States.

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