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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1930
Page
2
A naval arms pact signing date of April 22 is discussed, amid public interest in disarmament efforts. The notes reference a traffic hybrid vehicle shown in Chicago, a trolley bus with pneumatic tires drawing power from overhead lines, offering greater maneuverability than traditional streetcars or motor buses.
The traffic route committee of the association met at the chamber of commerce and approved a Fiesta route. The parade will start at the auditorium plaza, travel south on Jefferson to Houston, west to San Antonio, then along Commerce to Alamo Plaza, continuing to Houston, and returning to the auditorium via Tousina and Toffee ron. Attending were Marty Mariza, Capt. Gux Klockoukeu, R. T. Henderson, Ace Williams, and Jock Any uit.
In Corporation court testimony a Black woman admitted using an iron pipe to demolish her husband Marvin Denyon s car after a dispute on Vieturia street. She described chasing him, breaking glass and the gasoline tank before police steps intervened. The judge noted provocation and fined her.
In Tacoma on April 14 officials and federal inspectors opened probes into a mine blast at the Hacilie Coast Coal company's mine near Carhunada, two miles east of Deer, that killed 17 miners and spurred danger concerns across the region.
In Washington April 74, President Trusver held a workshop in the White House West Wing for the first time since the Christmas fire. The event focused on organizing housing and rental ads to aid citizens seeking apartment space and room options.
Ural Wright ex sheriff of Turner county was arrested for questioning in the Clinton G Price case. Price, district attorney and anti bootlegger foe, was shot through a screen door at his home as he tried to flee to the kitchen. Wright, key witness against Price, was found with a bandaged hand. Price, amid threats, had testified of protection money and the Kilbonen still raid. The district attorney died after midnight. Price collapsed at his wife’s feet.
London April 14 news reports a planned signing by five great powers of a treaty to limit and reduce all classes of naval armaments. Prime Minister MacDonald chaired the plenary as talks resume after February 11, with signings anticipated in a bid to let the Leviathan come to New York. Delegations from Tayan, America, Great Ukraine, France, and Japan negotiate limits on submarines and capital ships, amid last minute concessions and potential signings by midweek. Senator Capper hailed the pact as satisfactory while Secretary Stimson described the talks as achieving a low level of restriction.
Report from surgeon Dr John J. Stevenve states Warfield, age 63, is comfortable after a rather serious operation at Past Graduate Hospital. Warfield has been in the hospital for three weeks and is described as making very satisfactory progress for a man of his age. The surgeon notes the illness signature was not disclosed.
In a letter to the editor JOSEPHS A. GULILAUD argues for a fourth relief form for farmers. He proposes shipments of surplus annual products to a central federally backed market that would guarantee a minimum cash price and pay the farmer the yearly average price, addressing credit, marketing, and tariff concerns.
A reader lauds Hearst editorials and editor Mr Meatel for articles on logic and reform in The Light. The writer recalls favorable past readings of various pieces and critiques an attack by Massachusetts figure Mr Tinkham, noting reactionaries and fanaticism. The piece closes with a personal sign off from Camfort, Texas.
A local dealer highlights affordable pre owned vehicles with nickel and dime servicing included. The sales pitch emphasizes reliable engines, clean interiors and a limited time price cut for early buyers. Shoppers are urged to inspect, negotiate and secure financing on site.
Eien Davis aged 83 became one of the oldest newlyweds after a brief courtship culminating in marriage. Their wedding marks a late but joyful union reflecting lasting companionship and the couple’s happiness in prior years.
Washington April 14 CNSH Sennille Slopyard Democrat Texas asked President Evertony to consider William Ger Estes for appointment to the United States Court of Appeals. A bill in Congress would create the new judgeship. Automobiles of every type find price in daily classified ads.
Dr Willan F Gep hart of St Louis keynoted the annual southwest foreign trade conference in Houston. He said the prime commercial necessity of the United States is the creation of additional foreign markets to take care of manufactured goods beyond the domestic consumer's capacity and steadily increasing.
San Antonio high school contestants swept the district interscholastic literary meet at San Marcos. Benecau Foster and Simon SRank led boys debaters from Hrachenridge, toppling Alamo Heights, Lockhart, and San Marcos for first. Adel Louvres and Dora Lewis McWeavet won girls debate. Emosa Lee Cantrell of Araekinsridge took girls declamation. Jesse ViMecceal of Trackenridge placed second in girls declamation. Brackenridge typists Frances Alexander, Claire Silver, Una White, Lewis and Lucille Hehuttac won first in district. coached by Mrs. Zora Molton.
Washington April 14 Early adoption of the Blaine resolution for a Senate investigation of post office building projects was indicated in the Senate today when administration leaders allowed it to be referred to the Audit and Control Committee for approval of expenditures without sending it first to the Post Office Committee. The best of used car care listed by San Antonio dealers appears in the Light Classified column.
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