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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1930
Page
1
The article surveys wartime and economic topics including President Hoover and Britain Japan United States naval disarmament talks, a proposed one billion national asset tax plan, and a warning about a new clockwork torpedo weapon. It also reports on transportation incidents in Isleto and New Mexico, Nebraska political notes, and public safety concerns, reflecting a broad midwestern newspaper snapshot.
Capt. Hugh M. Elmendorf flew a rescue in a 33 000 foot dive after oxygen froze, then led a formation to 81 400 feet in a record push by the Ninety-fifth Pursuit Squadron. The mission ended with coordinated recovery as planes descended from the perilous altitude.
Classification 151 offers an excellent opportunity for a worker at a San Antonio beauty shop. A 18 passenger, 2b foot launch is for sale or trade. $70 asking price and $10 monthly payments are referenced with partial classifieds text remaining.
March Texas building contracts rise over last year as real estate section notes gains. Three mile extension to Pettus oil field benefits San Antonio operators. Business of nation claims progressive upward trend with page references for full details.
Former United States senator James Ham Alten Lewis, once the Democratic nominee for Illinois, criticizes Republican tactics and state administration. He avoids direct reference to a Jefferson Day event linked to the Jefferson club, citing rising tensions and conditions in the state. Ruth Hhywin McCormick is named as the Republican nominee for the April primary.
Two youths escaped serious injury after their planes tangled on the edge of a harbor near San Francisco Bay. The collision caused minor damage but no fatalities. Witnesses reported smooth dockside activity as crews responded quickly to the incident.
In Stockholm on April 12, a funeral procession and ceremonies honored Queen Victoria who was laid to rest in the rosat crypt after solemn rites at St Hedrathaline church and the Westminster Abbey of Sireden. The service reflected regal mourning for Sweden's rulers.
The Leviathan departed New York on April 12 amid a three year wait, sailing for Cherbourg and Southampton with a cargo and passengers aboard after a lengthy delay.
A chaotic anti noise commission meeting in New York faced noisy interruptions while attempting to push for tighter rules. The session failed to end with a concrete motion, adjourned amid disorder and unclear minutes, as aldermen sought clarity on the waste impact and related concerns.
Washington April 22 GNS The house readies for a major clash over the Johnson bill to add 100 million dollars a year to World War veterans compensation. Backers call it essential for a pension system while opponents warn it betrays treaty commitments. Debate is set for four days with amendments likely to stretch to six. The bill, sponsored by Representative Yobosun of South Dakota, would grant 10 percent disability compensation before January 1, 1925, unless disability is clearly not linked to war service. Representative Mtanking of Mississippi leads the opposition proposing a substitute that none of the disability presumptions apply before January 1, 1930.
Count Michael Karalyi, once barred from the United States over his radical icon, arrives in Los Angeles for a short visit after a period of exile. The former president of the Hungarian republic is slated to meet local officials and assess postwar opportunities during his stay.
Graf Zeppelin landed at Friedrichkarn at 4 45 this afternoon after eight hours and 49 minutes over land. There were 43 passengers and a full crew aboard.
Washington April 12 The US Army transport cargo planes have carried more than 50 000 pounds of freight from Rockwell Field San Dix to the flight line during maneuvers at the weather field. Flying over mountains under narrow and calm conditions, the planes performed their function without mishap, with more than thirty loads transported.
London April 2 experts push toward a three power treaty at the naval conference. The United States would scrap battleships Utah and Florida and convert Arkansas and Wyoming into training ships. Britain would scrap H M S Emperor of India H M S Benbow and H M S Tiger. Japan reserves a transfer question on light cruisers and destroyers.
Washington April report on the naval treaty talks shows limited gains after Hoover MacDonald conferences. Conference failed to secure full firepower cuts or six year life treaty provisions, but overall reductions and scrapping of ships may help sell the deal. President Hoover, while not fully satisfied, supports the outcome and the three power pact with Britain and Japan is noted with a continuing clause to be detailed on page 4.
In a pivotal Illinois Republican primary Ruth Hanna McCormick defeated Senator Charles S. Deneen by a large margin, signaling broad opposition to foreign entanglements. Supporters cite centralized party machinery and national administration backing against McCormick’s anti league court stance. The result mirrors past anti entanglement sentiment and underscores a shift toward a policy of keeping the United States free from European commitments.
In Los Angeles on April 12 two school officials denied teachers pasted adhesive tape over pupils mouths to stop talking. A third school confirmed a program intended to silence a student but admitted it violated policy and caused discipline concerns.
Central News dispatch from Cairo reports a devastating fire in Meouf in the Nile delta north of Cairo. Ten people were burned to death and more than 100 injured as about 200 houses were destroyed in the blaze. Rescue crews and authorities coordinate efforts across the afflicted district.
Lawyers seek habeas corpus to remove accused killers Ernest Young and Flomer Edwards from Kendall County jail and place them back in the San Antonio State Hospital. Attorneys Bruner and Bosil will file in Bexar County, arguing insanity bars prosecution. Hospital commitment is urged as the only legal restraint.
A garbled April report from New York notes Communist leaders Foster and Minor planning protests in Washington. The group, linked to the unemployment issue, continued a hunger strike after being remanded to a tomba, in cooperation with a starched union.
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