29 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1931
Page
1
A long commentary discusses Hearst and the Evening Journal’s dominance, circulation battles, and pay scales. It cites figures near 300000 to 500000 and notes comparisons to other papers, while touching on societal issues and distant World events.
Weather forecast outlines warm Tuesday with drizzle near dawn and increasing cloud cover through Wednesday. Temperatures rise to near 70s, with light east winds. Wed night expects cooler temps and possible showers.
Governor Sterling and colleagues pressed for action as the legislature nears adjournment. A Republican stalemate risks a clash over state rights to drill in Sabine river beds, with projected leases and royalty shares drawing sharp debate among lawmakers and industry reps.
An old classified notice lists numerous furnished apartments and rooms for rent in Florida and nearby towns. It highlights weekly and monthly rates, with several named locations and prices, urging readers to find a place quickly through the classified ads.
Continued cooler weather is forecast for Los Angeles and San Antonio and vicinity Tuesday night with a low around 52 to 60 degrees. Wednesday's high near 70s and a mostly cloudy sky across West Texas and associated regions are noted amid lingering cool air and unsettled wind patterns.
A translated satirical missive signed by M. A. Shapiro urged Oklahoma City officials to alleviate a regional melancholy by sending men to lumber forests to chop trees and build houses while women fed the wardens and Eight Indians.
Lindberghs led by Mrs Charles Lindbergh and Dr Terie health expert of the League of Ni Clove visited China. They planned to halt at Woh 73 miles southwest of Nanking and inspect relief work in progress.
NOGERSVILLE Sept 29 Senator Kenneth D. McKellar of Tennessee rejects the state nomination for the 1932 presidential race. He announces support for Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York, who is named as the candidate believed to be elected.
An OCR garbled notice notes Akron achieving a nine hour flight record amid references to Zeppetin and Me US and 8. It mentions the giant Zeppetin, series of tests, nights, and last night efforts in a duening radius context. Strong entities include Akron and Zeppetin with unclear surrounding details.
A terse summary notes Japan seeks to avoid clashes in Manchuria while China demands release of rights, as tensions rise over the Manchurian invasion. The report places emphasis on U S government discussions and regional sovereignty issues in East Asia.
Report from Tsongkong on September 29 states British colonial police fired on rioters near Hue, injuring several Chinese demonstrators as authorities tried to disperse a protest. Police faced stone-throwing protesters during the crackdown.
City Central Bank remains closed as state examiner B J Wooten conducts a through audit to value assets and decide reopening prospects. Deposits stand near 10.5 million dollars while vaults are being resecured and safety boxes accessed by customers seeking belongings.
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The El Paso business and labor communities urge closing the Juarez border bridge at night to curb crossing into the United States. Treasury officials denied a petition to keep the bridge open after midnight, citing concerns over gambling and Mexican authorities. The dispute highlights differing opinions among El Paso residents on border commerce and safety.
Copenhagen reports a dramatic Arctic expedition incident involving Dr. Alfred Wegener's team. Two members endured toe amputations after icy injuries on a Greens Island trek. Surgeons used improvised tools to perform rapid procedures, with minimal time and risk noted by observers.
Washington dispatch reports Calvin Coolidge announces in the Denver Evening Post that he will not seek the Republican nomination, urges party unity behind Herbert Hoover, and signals no rally for a Coolidge revival. The move stirs GOP leaders who see Hoover’s renomination as more secure.
In Berlin Premier Laval and Briand return to France believing the new Franco German economic commission will foster collaboration to revive prosperity. Police brace for demonstrations as officials stress harmony and joint effort to combat the crisis.
An extraordinary session of the Arkansas Legislature is announced to consider legislation on land use and relief for members seeking Dean’s service without expenses. The brief note names government official Tarnell and signals a focus on acreage limits and access to resources for lawmakers.
Washington officials press for a larger Navy appropriation as part of the 1933 budget. President Hoover aims to boost funding from the requested 3.101 billion, seeking a total of 3.862 billion for the department.
Beverly Hills report says actress Mary Pickford’s brother Jack Pickford shows improvement today after a nervous collapse. Pickford had been suffering a serious health episode affecting his condition and public appearances.
County attorney Davis warned San Antonio residents and machine operators of a broad crackdown on slot and vending machine rackets. He urged witnesses to come forward and said prosecutions will follow, with bonds and court appearances for seized machines amid investigations of operator cooperation and alleged sharing of profits. The effort aims to curb gambling violations and wipe out the machines in the county.
Washington sourceline reports President Hoover will attend the first world series game in Philadelphia between the Athletics and the Senators, with plans to be present Monday in the city for the national event.
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