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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1931

Page

4

Forecast Vote on Beer In Congress Sparks Washington Debate

Washington discussion centers on legalizing beer as Congress and the White House weigh economic relief amid unemployment. Pro and anti Prohibition camps expect a tough fight, with Hoover’s stance uncertain but likely to influence lawmakers. The House balance tilts dry, though defections and recent anti prohibition gains shift the lineup ahead of action.

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Extortion Charges Against Three Sheriffs in Texas

Travis county grand jury indicted three sheriffs Burleson point Jobo Tellcom Bastrop Townsend for extortion claiming pay for unperformed services or excess payments Lewis received eight counts while the other two faced two counts each. Bond set at 3000 per indictment as judge J B Price presides impeachment concerns over alleged excessive claims against Sachs Townsend and another officer.

Zaustin Sep Ree Sheriffa Neta Laetriebe Travis County Prand Jury Keri Clint D. Teewis Burleson Points Jobo Bigham Tellcom#3 Woody Townsend Bastrop Aunty Lewis Twe W. FP. Robertan J.B. Price Sachs Townsend

Dance Happenings Across City Venues This Week

The city card lists events at several venues including Old-time dances at Hedwig Hell Crescent Bend Creighton Crescent and Plaza Tori with nightly dancing and a Sunday program. Notable acts include Huge Hancock and the Therire recording and a variety of bands performing across local bars and clubs with prizes and ads promoting modern and traditional dance.

Hedwig Hell Bun Reek Brece Gardner Ery Sindas Crescent Bend Cimin Plaza Tori Dance Wert Commerce

Bandits Rob Woman of 55 Dollars at Ice Station

Unmasked bandits robbed Mrs. Louella Arnel, attendant at Lone Star ice depot on 320 Franklyn Avenue, of $55 after she prepared to depart for home. The attackers forced her to reveal cash register details and threatened with force, leaving her shaken at the scene.

Louella Arneil Lone Star Franklyn Avenue Mes Arnel Meath Arupet M.S. Arnett Mitchell

New Administration Building Proposed for Winburn Field

Warre Turks outlines plans for a new administration and aviation services building at Winburn Field to house field managers offices a passenger waiting room and a weather station along with a separate dining facility and concrete ramps. Financing would be via park scheme with rental income repaying costs but lack of funds has stalled approval from the oil attorney and city officials.

Winburn Field Wir Warre Turks Witjort Stator C. M. Chambers Cits Attarrulrs Hinds Lipld American Airway Haven Airlines Southern Arew Western Union Tortal Acininletravion Tepacimen Nericninre Bre Eetsblikh Weather Borray Winturn War Parke Winborn

Resolution on Crime Divides Bar Members

A radical resolution by the American Bar Association split members in bitter debate. The measure would permit public prosecutors to proceed in cases where defendants have not pleaded, allowing the jury to draw reasonable inferences from conduct. The resolution passed by 28 to 188.

Atlantic T American Bar Association

Intruder Defaces Truck at Indiana Toll Garage

Report from Indiana toll plaza details a broken back door and fresh paint on a truck. Police find footprints leading away, suspecting vandalism. No injuries reported amid unclear handwriting and damaged lines in the OCR.

Indianatolis Golan

Recluse Finds Hidden Gold and Bonds in Home

A recluse uncovered forty thousand pounds in cash and securities hidden under rugs and shelves in a Charles J. Sernedter residence. Police report the finder was a reclusive individual. The cache was concealed among ledgers, books, and photos in a hidden area.

Recluse Colembos Olin Sepr J Firiale Reulay Toner Securitts Charles J. Sernedter S*raer Maner Jettere

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