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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1931
Page
1
The article notes shock in Britain and for U S bankers regarding Mexico, with commentary on MacDonald’s proposal for a caretaker government, German financial stabilization, and Mexico’s stance in the league. It discusses emigration, anti Catholic sentiment, and religious tensions, ending with violence against clergy amid rising hostilities.
The forecast indicates light rain and mild highs around 72 degrees with variable winds. Anticipate showers later in the week and cooler evenings, with details on extended conditions and temperatures in the next section.
In federal court on Thursday 21 year old bookkeeper John Wertman pleaded guilty to misnaming funds and false entries in a scam spanning September to December. Judge DuVal West imposed a six month sentence on one count and a year and a day on another. Brown, central to the scheme, urged leniency while Terrelleau, chairman of the bank, asked for mercy in the proceedings.
A city report shows pay cuts for truck driers as part of a garbage department budget squeeze. While exact savings remain unclear, cuts range from five to seven and a half cents per day, amid a $97,000 budget shortfall. Additional layoffs were possible after September 15 as watermelon season ends and heavy workload declines.
Muriel McCormick granddaughter of John D Rockefeller married Felisha Hubbard a 62 year old Middletown banker at the summer home of George A McKinlock Chicago guests absent ceremony was performed by Rev William Waterson News notes the engagement was announced recently in a family letter from New York to the bride's mother
Chancellor Philip Smowilen outlined an emergency budget to trim a projected deficit of about 850 million and an estimated 370 million, boosting income tax to five pence per pound. duties rise on tobacco and beer, gasoline and other items, with teachers and police wages cut to lower the overall tax take. Revenue from tobacco and beer hikes is expected to total about 28 million this year and 300 million next year.
In Austin a heated meeting featured heckling of Governor Sterling as supporters of Governor Huey Long of Louisiana pressed for a cotton holiday plan and a 40 percent cut under a McDonald proposal. Texas lawmakers showed broad support for limiting cotton to a fraction of cultivated land amid continued Southern advocacy.
At the American Physical Society opening session in NL on Sept 10, scientists demonstrated atomic hydrogen flames reaching extreme temperatures. The display, using a device from General Electric, showed flames as a method to form airtight metal joints, illustrating groundbreaking heat control in research.
A school superintendent and medical doctor weigh in on barefoot wear at school. Dr. Jay Richsteba and Dr. Hielsin discuss Dermaphyiosia of the foot while the superintendent allows barefoot travel if feet and attire are clean. The piece notes social attitudes toward barefoot students in Los Angeles.
Weather forecast shows high temperatures remain hot despite cloudy skies. Thursday night and Friday may see lows around 70s with highs near mid 90s. Scattered showers expected along the coast of East Texas while North and West Texas face continued dry conditions with warm weather.
New York dispatch reports Alfred Smith remained silent on whether he would pursue another presidential bid. He refused to discuss events planned for the Democratic national convention, stating no one has authority to speak for him and that he has no statements at this time about future events.
Santiago dispatch reports the ringleaders of a naval mutiny under investigation by mixed army and navy court with orders to impose the death penalty. Communists and other radicals are targeted, with a special task force authorized to pursue foreign influence beyond borders.
Silas Strawn, president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, said in a radio message last night that encouraging signs are appearing on the business harbor. He stated that more faith and fewer fears were the goal of the day.
An earthquake lasting nearly half a minute shook Daly Springs shortly before 8:30 PM. A second tremor of shorter duration followed within 15 minutes. No damage was reported.
Needy World War I veterans and their families in California will be aided and fed this winter by the American Legion according to Department Commander tox Heel Rin revented todas.
Four passengers aboard the Arthur J. Baldwin near Dotek Himrher Alaska heard a drone-like engine at 10:30 last night. The group noted a forced landing offshore and that fuel was running low as they tracked the missing Pacific Miers flight along the Alaska and British Columbia coasts. No sighting since then, with pilots experienced but fuel and route uncertainties.
Washington dispatch reports the Red Cross plans relief through local chapters for those in want. Chairman John Barton Tayne told chapter heads that more than 1000 units were engaged in unemployment relief work.
Paris September 10 Representative J Charles Linthicum of Maryland turned the first shovel for an American foreign service building on the Trace de la Concorde. The project will house the embassy consulate and other state departments.
Four Dodd pilots are ordered to proceed to ferry planes. The mission aims to secure observation planes and transport them to Fort Sam Fleaston. Names mentioned include WT Rice and G UR T Newdham with Charley bmerx and others referenced in the wartime dispatch.
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