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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1930

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New American morals code guides motion pictures aims

In Hodge California on April 2 1930s era observers discuss a new morality standard for films claiming to uphold decency. The piece cites bans on adultery obscenity and profanity while praising voluntary self regulation by the industry. It also mentions gangster plotlines and a London naval conference impacting global policy.

Hodge Calif Hays Americana New American Pictures

Put Up Blankets Declares Jarboe Summer Coming

Weather forecast for San Antonio predicts warm conditions with highs around 66 degrees. Jarboe notes Wednesday night will feel cooler with partly cloudy skies and a light southerly breeze, followed by continued warmth and sunshine Thursday across West Texas.

Jarboe San Antonio Fir J. H. Jarboe Jarhoe Texas Lale

Panther Head Faces Charge Against Fort Worth Club Manager

Fort Worth baseball manager Frank Snyder Jr. was charged with child abandonment by Justice of the Peace John F. Union after a complaint filed by his former wife Ethel Snyder. Court records show a $252 monthly support agreement for their child. Chief Deputy Sheriff Charles Peter said the complaint and about $300 bond will be sent to Fort Worth to avoid arrest.

Frank Snyder Jr Fort Worth Justice of the Peace John F. Union Ethel Snyder Snyder New York Giants Depts Charles Petere

Hawks Arrives at Oklahoma City for Glider Stunt

Captain Frank Hawks arrived at Oklahoma City Municipal Airport to perform a glider demonstration attached to an airplane. The event began around noon local time with the tow ship releasing the sailplane as spectators watched the aerial display. In Wichita Falls a wind delay was noted with uncertain timing.

Hawks Oklahoma City Oklahoma Frank Hawks Wichita Falls Lexan

Employment Bills Move Through Senate Commerce Panel UK

Three Wagner bills from New York to ease unemployment were reviewed today by a Senate Commerce Committee subcommittee. The panel plans to report the measures to the full committee tomorrow.

Wantunuton D.C Wagner Tromaerat New York Senate Commerce Committee Tomo Rom

Plane crash injures flier near city airport

A flyer was injured when a plane crashed at noon near the municipal airport and was rushed to Sania Rost hospital. The incident occurred at the Afission burial park adjacent to the air field, with the park serving nearby residents.

Afission Sania Rost

Flume Break South of Town Causes Flooding and Repair

After a break at the flume 2 miles south of the South Loop, a water surge flooded the sewage disposal area. Workmen diverted the canal with dynamite and sandbags to protect the plant site, restoring flow within hours and continuing repairs through Wednesday morning.

Tts Natural Path John Rongross Senese Guy Ewig Lef ‘Evena

Weather forecast notes cloudy Wednesday with cooler night

The forecast calls for party cloudy conditions Wednesday with a cooler northwest night. Winds will range moderate to fresh from the west with gusts up to 30 miles per hour at altitude. Expect waning heat and variable winds across regions, with cooler conditions inland tonight.

Antonia Ang Evan Jay Wight Oulahoma Marth Banialane

Mystery Death of Diplomat Miles Traced to 1928 Probe

Washington Post reports diplomat and economist Tsesit Miles died in June 1928 after an operation, under district attorney investigation tied to information from the Justice Department. Miles’ widow Margaret Peabody Sarvell later married Col. Harold Rogers, linked to Millicent Roger and society scandals abroad. Miles served in the state department and International Chamber of Commerce and died in a Washington hospital on June 14, 1928, health department cited a blood clot on the lung as cause.

Washington, D. C Washington Post Tsesit Miles District Attorney's Office Department of Justica Miles Margaret Peabody Sarvell Col Hharrey Rogers Rogers Millicent Roger Count Salmon Hoogstraden America Miler State Department International Chamber of Cammerce Washington Health Department

Permit for March Demonstration by Unemployment Council

A permit, granted by Mayor C. M. Chambers, allows an orderly parade and demonstration by the Unemployment Council on Monday April 7 starting at Market Plaza. Speakers including Mayor Chambers will address the crowd on the city hall steps as hundreds seek relief and work, with slogans approved by city officials.

C. M. Chambers Mayor Chambers Jacob Shaffer Magdeline Rodriguez Ghembers Shafter Market Plaza Houston Street Business District Alamo Plaza Commerce Street Rhea Evit City Hall Shaffer Chambers

Former Secretary Files Damage Suit in New York

In New York on April 2, Edward E. Kern, former secretary to Gal H. B. Rogers, sued Mrs. H. W. Rogers and Andrew and Marie Zichy for 750000 in State Supreme Court. Kern alleges the defendants maliciously caused Rogers' discharge while Kern investigated Mrs Rogers antecedents. Defense argues the questioning sought publicity and tried to seal papers.

New York VPI Mrn Andrew Marie Zichy Rogers Ostian Kern

Want Ads Offer Promoter With 37 Years Experience

Want ads note a promoter with 37 gravy experience offering help with repositioning. Mentions classification 80, weekly rates of $2, and various items including a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 20 Buick Master. Mentions classifications 151 and 151 again with terse, unclear details. Other valuable news to be found through light classified ads.

Buick Syore Vonerfert

Editor Dies of Bullet Wounds in Mississippidramatic shooting

Yazoo City April 2 editor Wronk R. Birdnall of the Yazoo Sentinel and a tax commissioner member were wounded in an early morning shooting. Major J Z Stricklin, who fired the shots, killed himself shortly after. Authorities said Birdnall died of his wounds and Stricklin died by his own hand as shouting erupted.

Yazoo City Miss Wronk R. Birdnall Yaxoo Sentinel State Tax Commission J. Z. Stricklin

Army Judge Makes Trip to Arizona

Maj. James A. Willis, judge advocate general of the Eighth Corps Area, left San Antonio for Fort Bilas on official business and will visit military posts in Arizona Wednesday morning.

Arizona James A. Willis Advo Vate Eighth Corps Jett San Antoni Fort Bilas

Hoover Urged To Back Consultative Pact With Europe

A public plea to President Hoover presses him to support a proposed consultative pact with European powers and Japan. It argues his shifting stance on the League of Nations and warns that his current advice would align the United States with a militaristic European bloc, contrasting past positions and party shifts.

Herbert Hoover United States Stimson Japan Washington League of Nations Congress America Europe

Robber gang trapped by Mexican troops near Tepic

Four bandits holding San Angelo operator J. Bristow were killed in a clash with federal troops south of Inélan Mayarit. Bristow remains captive amid a 30,000 pesos ransom. Gen. Yoss Tarcarra led the pursuit as the bandits, including Cruz Delgado, tried to move Bristow through the region while troops surrounded their location.

Tepic Masarit Mexico Rang Holding J. ©. Bristow San Angelo Teas Inélan Mayarit Yoss Tarcarra Cruz Delgado Dounciano Flores Trinidad Langarica Delgado Bristow Pablo Rodrigues Tepie Noo Goron Hins Father Mareh Muyarit

Japanese Naval Reply Delivered in London

Tokyo sent a virtual acceptance of the tripartite London agreement in response to negotiations. Reijiro Wakatsuki, head of the Japanese naval delegation, delivered the government’s reply this afternoon to Secretary of State Stimson and Prime Minister MacDonald during the London talks.

London Reijim Wakatsuki Stimson MacDonald Tokio

Veto Prediction on Shoals Aired

A memo prepared by J. W. Werthington chairman of the Tennessee River Tope promotional association predicted the President Hoover would veto a bill for government operation of the Muncle Shoate project. The note was entered into the record of the secure Lobby completion.

Washington, D.C Drealdent Hoover J. W. Werthington Ehaire

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