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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1931

Page

2

Marine Chief SoCal Navy Favoritism in Corps Affairs

Washington November 30 Regentment of marine corps, noted for discrimination concerns, favors certain naval officers. Maj Gen Ben Fuller, commandant, defended the corps stance in his annual report, citing issues of personnel and efficiency. He urged urgent adjustments to reduce influence and misallocation amid cuts from 17,570 to about 10,008 since the year’s end.

Washington, D Marine Corps Ceva Nmsal Ben I. Fuller Corp Geooeal Buller Marbie Corps Smedley D. Tindlee Washington Naval Academy Fuller Wallsmanty Bnet

Nomination Race for House Speaker Narrowed to Two

In Washington the Republican conference gathered to pick a speaker nominee likely to contend with a Democratic majority. Connecticut’s Junius Q. Tileon and New York’s Bertrand Snell emerged as frontrunners in a tightly watched process amid security at the Capitol chamber.

G.O.P Washington, D.C Lidune Torms Filthes Juin Q. Tileon Conneccut Bertrand Snell York

Tariff Law Is Scored by Solon Tariff Law Is Scored by Solon

In Washington November 40 A Latin garbled report discusses tariff policy and its impact on American foreign trade and manufacturing. It mentions Representative Rainey of Illinois and anticipated battles over tariff and reciprocity provisions amid criticism of the current law.

Solon STEEN Gm Wastuington Deelnrhie Cureum Canarrion Heeanac Diewry Rainey

Ex-Convict Seeks Return After Prison Life

Jeppenson City reports ex convict William Veterson aged by the Silvarin Arnos after serving twenty years in the Missouri State Penitentiary. He pleaded with the warden to take him back and expressed he knows no other home and wants a fresh start.

Jeppenson City William Veterson Tony Sone Silvarin Arnos Aissouri Hite Betossan Waa Agni

Bridge League Games Begin in National Championship

Philadelphia hosts the opening round of the fifth national championship event of the American Beeholdings Mixed Pairs and related auction events. The schedule runs Wednesday through Saturday with contracts and bidding conventions central to the competition.

Philadelphia NOTH

Hero of Atlantic Given New Vessel

George Prind hero of the Atlantic is named commander of the new United States liner Mruthattain. The liner, described as the most expensive merchant ship built in the country, was announced yesterday after his rescue of crew from the freighter Anthoor and prior service aboard the Florida.

Hero of Atlantic UniveroRs Nerve NEW Youn Npt George Prind Florida United States

Hearth Seal Campaign Opens in Bexar County

A public seal sale drive starts in San Antonio with the Hearth Seal Campaign urging residents to cooperate. Committee leadership includes Maj Gen Bexmont B Duck and George S Orage. San Antonio’s quota is ten thousand letters with seals to be mailed Monday. Boy Scouts place window displays. a national radio program airs Sunday night featuring Ethlie Cantar and others.

San Antonio de. W. GC Twonmillie Beximont B. Duck Vive Chairann George S. Orage San Antoninns Momdey NIC Ethlie Sie Hubert, Wilkins Tony Vallee Wayne King Atchesten

Economy Seen in Printed Bulletin Vetoes

A Washington dispatch notes a shift in government economy as a printed bulletin is produced on both sides of a sheet rather than a single side. The change is tied to the Department of Agriculture and signals broader cost-cutting measures in administrative publishing.

Sinsergent Menvlet Warrington D. C Lloday Department of Agriculture

Lamont Assesses U5 Economy Conditions and Causes

Secretary of Commerce Lamont presented an assessment of the U S economy highlighting a low mood in the first two years and some early signs of improvement. He cited declines in production employment trade and prices last year with a partial upturn in 1931 driven by consumer goods and industry, noting broader causes and the impact of a June policy moratorium.

Chiverail Seraler Washington, D.C Secretary of Commerce Tament United States Bottega Buxiney Lharnont Syria Hig INR Jaye United State Gumoul

Mexico Railways Rent Cars From U8 for Pilgrim Transit

The National Railways arranged 112 cars rented from American railway companies to transport religious pilgrims to Brownsville and Page for the Virgin Guadalupe celebration this month marking the four hundredth anniversary.

Mexico Ognicu Ayuy National American Railway Amuxloa City Brownsvie Pagess, Teans

Kangas Threatens to Open Wells in Western Kansas

Fragmentary report notes threats involving Kangas and a hoped open in Western Kansas. The text mentions unclear references to Thai, Wells, and state actors with cooperative elements and a dust before a questioning by a core group of representatives. The source is highly garbled.

Kangas Kansas Ule Xcs Fintily Texas Sill

Jobless Man Robbed of $800 on Travel to Coast

Jobless man Tonn Cleveland and his wife were robbed by three youths in CEPY on November 20. They were traveling to the coast seeking work when the trio seized $800, the man’s entire savings, and also took Mrs. Cleveland’s dime.

Cleveland Nia Hablos Tolay Anid

Poland Asked to Stop Jewish Rout e

In New York Crnsnegic Inn after Free synagogue services a meeting urged Poland to end anti-Semitic outrages. Rabbi Stephen S Wise chaired the gathering attended by GWG and others.

Poland Peruice New York Crsnegic In Et Free Synagogue Stephen S. Wise GWG

Woman Freed in Death of Husband

Mrs May Derby was acquitted after a jury found her not guilty in connection with the death of her former husband Mack Worn. The trial concluded with a complete exoneration, ending months of legal scrutiny and speculation surrounding the case.

Treas May Derby

Gloria Swanson Life and Loves Weds Irish Playboy Affair

Reports detail Gloria Swanson and Marquis de la Falaise parting in a romance with Wallace Beery and Norbert Somboru as former husband, plus a secret marriage with Ashach Farster, amid lavish plans and socialite circles. The piece notes her ambition, lavish lifestyle, and a Paris Broadway scene surrounding the star.

Aliss Parson Gloria Saemeson Miss Swemison Marquis Henri de la Aalaise Norbert Somboru Asihach Farsteer Broadway Paris Bauteverds Warner Ape Gloria Swanson Michael Farmer Miss Swanson Marquis de la Falaise New York Yurna Ariz

Burglary spree sparked by arrest bursts of thefts

Police report at least 12 burglaries cleared by the weekend arrest of a man linked to thefts across multiple locations. Recovered radios, watches, and loot included four expensive blankets and LM spreads stolen from Sealy Mattress company. Suspect described as jailed by detectives Proudfoot and Higgins. other burglaries tied to Vailes Radio Corp and local residences.

Megee Sealy Mattreas Company Mething Guadalupe Streets Hugh Proudfoot Johny Higgins G. Perrow J. Leotard Vailes Mas Dio Corporation Martlo and Soleiet Streets Mra. W. I. Johnson East Dewey Place Jack Wallace West Travis Street David Fong North Brie Street Texaco Nogatitos Streer N. L. Daldridge Burgiars Navarra Woodlawn Lake Lilward Goile Calaverns Street Holin Peete Viter Street Peete

Turmoil and nuptial twists weigh on Gloria amid rumors

Fragmented OCR narrative hints at Gloria facing marriage complications and alleged infidelity tied to legal threatenings. Mentions names such as Michael Palmer and Mina Micha Unsiver, with references to disputes over divorce timing and finality.

Free Trial Asthma Remedy Offered by St Mary's Inventor

A St Mary's Kaw physician offers a homemade asthma treatment with a $1.25 trial bottle. He promises refund after user reports satisfaction and asks for name and address to send the remedy. The note includes a confident sales pitch for the unproven therapy.

St, Mary's Kuo D. J Tanne St Mary's Kaw

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