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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1928

Page

6

Farm Aid Backers Bar Further Changes On Farm Relief

Washington April 7. The farm relief bill remains a flashpoint as McNary says no more concessions. He reports Coolidge agrees but warns of a veto likely. Hoover and Lowden battle shapes the GOP race with Dickinson advocating Lowden to carry farm votes against Smith, Hoover’s influence questioned.

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Chicago Primary Amid Threats and Violence

Chicago voters head to the polls Tuesday amid a bitter campaign marked by gunfire and bomb threats. Deneen aligned candidates face Crowe Thompson rivals as police and election officials prepare for unrest, urging watchers at every voting place to safeguard suffrage and quell violence.

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Freeze Fear Grips East Texas Farmland

A threatened Easter freeze chill sparks anxiety among farmers in East Texas. Temperatures dropped from 70 to around 40 as night fell, with forecasts signaling a potential 30 degree low that could endanger fruit, tomatoes, and other spring crops. Local growers brace for possible substantial losses.

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Yeggmen's tools found on vacant lot near Pedro

A set of safe cracking tools, including tammers and drills, was found in a vacant lot on Main near Pedro by private citizens and turned over to Detective Chivt W. F. Green. Police suspect the items were to be used in an attempted safe robbery and may belong to Ancel, linked to recent break-ins at Albaugh Wright Lumber on Austin Street.

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Old Roman Ruins Found Under Monastery Site in Colchester

In Colchester an excavation beneath a monastery has revealed Roman ruins believed to date from early English centuries. Experts say the site may hold clues to ancient carvings and trade, with potential artifacts guiding new understandings of local history.

Hubby Freeing Wife Sparks Night of Tension

A fragmented report describes a man freeing his wife amid a tense scene on West Street, with police involvement and questions raised about what provoked the dispute. The piece mentions payments and custody-like concerns, but details remain unclear from the unreadable OCR.

Milady in Chicago urged to vote despite terror and bombs

Chicago leader Miss Bidwell of the Illinois League of Women Voters asserts women will vote Tuesday despite bombings and violence. The league is nonpartisan and focuses on political education and turnout, with sample ballots in Winnetka practice schools. A strong female turnout is expected amid terrorist threats and ridicule fears.

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Turning Toes In Aids Digestion Doctor Believes

Landon April 7 report notes debate over walking with toes pointed outward as advised by Captain Lowry. Claimants say toe orientation harms hip alignment and spine, affecting nerves and digestion.

Landon Captain Lowry

Opponents of Hoover Open New Drive

International News Service reports that Hoover’s political opponents launched a new offensive arguing he cannot defeat Governor Al Smith if nominated. Representative L J Dickinson predicts Smith would win key states against Hoover or Lowden, while Lowden could beat Smith in many other states. Dickinson’s forecast envisions a Smith-Hoover race in November with mixed state outcomes.

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Pair Elope With 50 Cents

Gretchen Pederann a 16 year old Ontario California senior and Charles Benton 17 son of a Ontario merchant were arrested in Phoenete Arizona as they planned to enter a companionate marriage They left home with 50 cents determined to hitchhike across the continent Igenton said they were just pals They claimed they read about the system and ran away to practice it for marriage

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Governor Smith Wins Presidency Amid Split Electoral Projections

Amid chaotic returns Dickinson predicts Governor Smith as Democratic nominee as trends show Smith leading in key Midwestern states. The piece notes a possible Smith victory in the electoral college versus Lowden’s contrasting forecast, highlighting regional shifts and ongoing party strategies.

Snow Storm Targets Midwest Trails North of West

A national weather bulletin predicts cold air and a major Midwest snow event this afternoon and tonight. The Great Lakes region including Minnesota Iowa Indiana Missouri Wisconsin Michigan and western Ohio are urged for rain or snow as the storm expands from the West. Heavy snow has already isolated Lincoln and Omaha while a sharp Arctic high presses eastward from the Canadian Northwest toward the Middle West.

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