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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1931

Page

9

Debt cancellation sparks clash over Hoover moratorium

The June pledge by President Hoover against debt cancellation faces fresh scrutiny after a Washington conference draft suggested openness to extending the moratorium. Critics argue any extension shifts costs to U.S. taxpayers, while supporters warn against appeasing European creditors.

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New York Humdrum and Banter Amid Quiet City Day

In a hazy New York mood piece, a diarist recalls a drab windy afternoon filled with odd observations and stray humor. A furniture convention in Grand Rapids draws chuckles as talk shifts from odd phrases to family anecdotes and playful pranks. The narrator reminisces about misheard lines and a comic encounter over sorting tins and gloves, ending with a wry note on paper Hulls to cut out.

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Will of the People on the League of Nations and Hoover

Chief Justice Martin of Indiana argues that the world court is a branch of the League of Nations and warns the United States must avoid League entanglements. He cites Hoover's inaugural pledge to keep out of political engagements and notes the public’s past referendums and elections supporting independence from the League.

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Painless Taxation Promoted by Senator Reed

Senator Reed of Pennsylvania argues for a sales tax as a nearly painless levy. He notes a $2000 yearly income paying ten dollars annually, with food and essentials exempted to lessen the burden. He contrasts its year round collection with broader adoption abroad and with consumer fuel taxes in the United States.

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Death of rich young socialite on Fifth Avenue

Brief notice reports a wealthy society matron dying by own hand from an eleventh floor fall in her Fifth Avenue apartment. Medical examiner’s eight word verdict cites excess money and idle hours as motive, noting there are worse fates than earning a modest living.

Fifth Avenue

Harvest Moon and Feasts Across Schulenburg Parish

Local chatter recalls Harvest Moon celebrations and a Dine West Feast in Afuravia Parish with Father Tynats as organizer. verslag mentions Schulenberg as a church neighborhood and notes community events, terracing demonstrations by area students, and reminiscences about farm life and old times.

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Untitled local sketch with town characters

By NARRY WILLIAMS a casual portrait of a small town scene around Thompson's drug store. It mentions a handsome youth blamed for a hole Mayfield, a War ren Aforshall from Elobson schools, and a country boss named Ike Pryor with neighborly gossip about life after teaching and driving into town with his wife and baby.

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Listen World Finds Fathers Business in Youth

Elsie Robinson Reflects on parental overreach and the story of Jesus in the temple to argue that every child must pursue their own path to learning how to live. Parents should guide without stifling, allowing for doubt, rebellion, and independent truth finding.

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Tuberculosis Of The Kidney Not A Cause For Alarm

A reader asks about tuberculosis from a neighbor with tuberculosis. The doctor notes that TB of the kidney is rare but increasingly recognized due to urology advances. Early diagnosis can lead to cure, while neglect causes progressive damage to kidney and bladder. If in doubt, consult a physician. avoid patent medicines. blood in urine can have many causes but may indicate kidney or bladder TB.

Sebenier Wright

Stars and Stripes Report Sparks Unclear Warfare Note

Fragmentary OCR reads as a jumbled wartime note referencing tactics to subdue or support combatants, mentioning feeding and financing, with uncertain attribution to a “storst joy killee TM” and a suggestion of present-day warfare bringing a splash of action.

Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland

A column on blondes versus brunettes argues that a blonde’s charm lies in innocence and vulnerability while brunettes must be brilliant and flashy. The narrator laments blonde stereotypes, notes enduring preferences, and reflects on social expectations around marriage and appearance.

Helen Rowland

Ten and Twenty Years Ago From The San Antonio Light

A San Antonio West End site near Monte Vista is noted for Wrestmoorland college relocation plans by the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The article mentions scholarships for a local Yule football player John O. Diller and a aviation journey involving Cal B. Rodgers with engine trouble causing a landing near Incoste before resuming the trip to El Paso.

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