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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1931

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What About That War We Are In The League Now

Arthur Brisbane argues America must avoid entanglement as the world leans toward war in Asia. He notes the League of Nations stance, political pressure in Congress, and public fear of entering conflicts while China endures invasion. He weighs prohibition, crime, and economic strains shaping national policy amid international tension.

Arthur Brisbane Asia Nationa Tnt Japan United States Samhina

Protests Over Doctor Brinkley Radio Move at Mexico Border

The state department informed the Meslean government that John Brinkley’s licensing dispute led to U S action on his broadcasting efforts from Mexico. A new 75,000 watt station near Villa Accum, across the Rio Grande from Del Rio, Texas, was completed and tested remotely serving Brinkley’s programs from Milford Kansas. Bedside plaque with Brinkley’s name was removed before tests began.

Wabthinthlon State Department John Trrink Ley Milford Kaw Brinkley WudurHtond Mexico Hrinkley Thidersecretars Castle Brinkley Filma Villa Accum Lin Rio Grande del Rio Texas Trinkley Kow North American XER Jwr Neil

Hollywood Income Tax Adviser Freed

A Hollywood jury acquitted J. Ten Angus, an income tax adviser, of submitting a false return for 1927 for J. Earle Mos. The government said the return underreported by $1550, but the defense argued there was no fraud intended.

Tos Angeles J. Ten Angus Hollywool J. Earle Mos Erect Autor Inc. Defenke Alterneya

Wide Selection of Meviinhin Places For Call In

An odd, garbled notice lists numerous place names and monthly rates with scattered prices and addresses. It invites readers to call a toll free number for more information while promising many other dates and locations. The fragmentary text lacks coherent context or clear event.

Seek Earth's Last Unknown Substance

Rel. 17 reports a search for the final missing halogen element among the 92 known elements. The discovery aims to fit Kigwit University’s research, with references to fluorine chlorine bromine and iodine as family members.

Phaga Amhwaywa Sailirs Kigwit

Continued Cool Weather Forecast by Weather Bureau

The official forecast predicts a cool weekend with a low near 60 degrees Saturday night and a high around 85 Sunday afternoon. North and West Texas will experience a gradual warming trend, with records set for the season's first cold spell in San Antonio and nearby stations, as reported by Kelly Mell.

Dierense i Temperture Tora! Weather Bureau Aucreury East Ind West Texas

Jury Frees Former U S Attorney on Fraud Charges

Federal jury in Fort Worth convicts Korest McCutehean former U S district attorney and Bewey I MacNabb on conspiring to defray the United States. Motion for no new trial for McNabb to be heard today as case centers on alleged payments by Iran oil promoters to drop mail spam cases.

Fort Worth Get Korest McCutehean United States District Attorney Bewey I. MacNabb MrCulehean United States McNabb McNabb Iran Oil Pro Toters

Farmer Killed in Highway Crash Near Spur Texas

A farmer from Afton was killed and J T Morn weker a seaman from Th Dock was injured in a highway collision five miles north of Tickens. The wreck involved an automobile and a truck. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

SPUR Texan Del Dement Afton J. T. Mornweker Tformbecker

Actor Injured in Swordfish Fight During Hunt

An actor known for feminine roles was injured in a swordfish encounter while beach fishing. In the struggle, a thrust from the weapon struck the actor, sending him to a hospital as bystanders watched the dramatic event unfold. The incident occurred after a long struggle to subdue a large fish.

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Graf Zeppelin Sets Course on Third Brazil Hop Mission

The German zeppelin Graf Zeppelin commenced its third voyage to Brazil with 17 passengers aboard. Among the travelers were two winners and an American named Senn from Michigan.

Graf Zeppelin Brazil

Japan undecided on defying League in Manchuria crisis

Tokyo faces a dilemma as the Sino Japanese dispute over Manchuria tests the League of Nations. Officials fear outside interference and possible war if Japan must withdraw from Manchukuo and the Manchurian railway zone. Tokyo hopes direct negotiation with China can resolve the long standing issues.

Tokio Japan Tong Tengue Council Manchuria Ieague Yukio Vokin Geneva China Beart Shina

League Council in Secret Session

In Geneva the American Consul General Proutits and League council members met in secret without Chinese or Ingavene delegates to resume talks on the Mayehurian question. They discussed arbitration options and a neutral commission to Mandaria to supervise Japanese troop withdrawal and ensure security for Japanese nationals, amid questions of Japan’s potential withdrawal from the League.

Geneva Det Proutigs TB Gal- Vert Inpinbera League Council Cou Niel Imnage Lassette Rexardoting Mandaria Corrion Japan League Counterl Tovie

Weather Forecast for Weekend and Early Week

Weather forecast notes muted garbled text with pale signals of rain and weekend warmth. North winds. Saturday night into Sunday around 38. Warmer in the evening. West portly Sunday and in the morning. Winds on the west coast and east during the period.

Salanday Amt

Yorktown Fete Marks 150th Anniversary Observances

Yorktown Virginia October 17 celebration honors Revolutionary War era with foreign visitors, unveiling of a memorial to Admiral Comelese Crace and dedication to Nicholas Martin. Gen John J Pershing lauds wartime courage. A military program features drills, exhibitions, and renewed pledge at the battlefield.

Torktown Fay Yorkman Comelese Cracse Nicholas Martin Yorktown John X. Pershing Prones Marehal Wenri Pelnin Veicalians Eperehes

Hoover Cruise to Climax Ceremonies

Hoover sails to Washington to conclude ceremonies aboard the Arkansas warship amid pageantry. The event highlights wartime leadership and national resolve as officials mark the culmination of a major naval display.

Washington, D.C Arkansas

Jap Freighter in Pacific Given Up After Vain Hunt

In Francisuo on October 17 the Innniwee Broaster Lonny Mapiy with its crew between Carl and Litlyanun was given up for lost today after three searches in mid Pacific failed to find survivors. The ship’s deck crew reportedly faced distress as the President dofferrun, carrying Colonel and Mrs Charles A. Lindbergh, neared the scene before noon yesterday.

Pacific Carl Dofferrun Charles A. Gindbergh Orient United States

Breuning Seized Power In Virtual German Dictatorship

The text reports a fictional coup where the government reverts to a virulent dictatorship. The Reichstag votes to empower the new leader and dissolve parliamentary constraints, confirming President Vin Tindenbers and ending parliamentary influence. The piece reads as a chaotic description with garbled names and dates.

Breuning Berlan Geewan Meorbera Reichetag M Goriek Une

Laval May Advise Debt Reduction Policy Proposal

The newspaper Te MMntia reports Premier Laval proposing a 50 percent cut in intergovernmental war debts to President Hoover as an alternative to extending the current revenue measures. The advisory aims to ease wartime debt burdens and stabilize transatlantic financial ties.

Laval Patis Premice Laval America

Precedent Broken as Woman May Voyage on Battleship

Washington reports a historic shift as a woman is set to sail aboard the battleship Arkansas. Officials discuss the precedent and the president's party plans to travel to Yorktown today to witness the voyage under naval operations supervision.

Thak Tronger Haw Poatt Af Pavat Te Erceepany Yorks Town Arkneans

Motion to Appoint Receiver in Central Bank Insolvency

Plaintiffs Me and Mrs J E Mair seek a voluntary receiver for the City Central Bank and Trust Co in Seventeenth District Court. They request a duplicate story for hearing the value of assets and to ensure immediate 20 percent depositor payouts, with funds to cover liquid assets and priority sales of property.

Irene Lus Central Shank and Trust Company Sevente-third District J. E. Mair Ned Janes Shaw Woather ASIC Tiffs Chang Wiz Shaw Bankig Thant Shasrons

Alamo plaza expansion plan approved for park formation

Governor Ross Sterling approves plans to acquire adjoining land for a new Alamo plaza park. State funds of 150000 and private contributions of 50000 support outright purchase of 410 and 360 foot frontages on Alamo, Crockett, and adjacent blocks. The board plans to donate piers and develop landscape, walls, fountains, and entrances along West Crockett to Mont Alamo Street.

Ross &. Sterling Icine Mombhese Alamo Land Sequisit Clare Delevoll Review Alamo Joseel Baturday Resisinenee Storrs Trix West Crockett City Cire Mont Alamo Street Houston Street Mamo Sequisicion Board Veurhle J Proctor

Spain Accepts Divorce Measure In Constitution Change

Madrid reports approval of a divorce measure allowing either spouse to obtain a divorce on the grounds of fault or other stated causes. The change is slated to be incorporated into the Spanish constitution, reflecting a broader modernization of family law.

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