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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1930

Page

4

Sun eclipse to be made talkie in northern California

Pomona College observers report plans to film the April 28 total solar eclipse as a sound picture. A 16 000 foot aircraft flight will capture the shadow with a portable sound camera and high speed lenses. Time signals from Mare Island and Washington will coordinate the shoot as a comet of data aims for about 20 seconds of film.

Bervita Los Angeles Wort Observatory Pomona College California Honey Jake Sierra Nevada Mountains Hyperae Mare Island Calif Washington ASO

Auto Production Jumps in Mareh March Output Rise

Automobile production in the United States rose in March compared with January and February, according to the United States Bureau. March output reached 4 0 5 4 0 0, while January and February tallies were 273 170 and 3 etc.

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Don Valor Gored in Juarez Arena Bull Ring

Don Valor, famed Mexican bullfighter, was gored in Juarez Arena during a bullfight. The injury was serious, with initial reports describing his condition as grave and unclear after the incident.

Don Valor Juarez Paso U—F1 Nerkapa Mortalte Inta Teacoz

Souvenirs Discount Stir At Jol D. Borkefelter Shop

In Lakrwood New Jersey a 50 per cent cut in John D.s souvenirs spurs attention after a young reverent child’s service at First Baptist Church. The store notes nickel and dime replacements and mentions Aneil Py-Nickeln.

John D Lakrwood Jol D. Borkefelter Enatr Secvicea Firat Baptist Church

Sal Armstrong hosts plans for Carrizo Springs rodeo campus

The Carrizo Springs rodeo ground is to be improved and used as a shared site for a rodeo venue, an airport, and a home for a new rodeo club led by Sal Armstrong. Details note past winners, local figures, and a mix of civic and agricultural discussion from the area.

Carrizo Springs Sal Armstrong Jm Rodeo Club Armstrong Paris

Round Up Wild Horse Hordes Across Western States

In a Wild West style roundup three western states Jilahe Oregon and Nevada witness a vast gathering of over 400 wild horses. The herd will be slaughtered for chicken feed and other uses as authorities control the range near Nevada and Oregon borders.

Daloreat Kosh Wale Great Western States Jilahe Oregon Nevada Dain Ore- Run Great Ts Lert

Salesman Held in Death of Girl Named by Worker

Mervin Sisson, a traveling salesman, is jailed in Arlington County for the murder of Mary Baker, a young government clerk. A laborer identified him as the man who gave a garbled overcoat and a water bottle at the crime scene on the night of April 11, near where Miss Baker’s body was found. The identification, from a group of five laborers, remains unconvincing to police.

Wallington D. C Mervin Sisson Arlington’ County Mary Bak On Laboree Bisson Fone Charles Querleemans

Air Forces Begin Provisional Drive Against Enemy

United States Air Corps opened a four day offensive near the imagined Red army. Aircraft weighing bombs from 100 to 4000 pounds were assigned to destroy bridges used by the enemy as part of the concentrate attack.

Sacramento Red” Army United States Air Corps Fitat

British Flier Parkerson Crashes In France

ABBAYVILLE France April 21 An English aviator Parkerson who left Croydon England for Australia with Tame at the first stop became lost in a fog and collided with a tree in the village of Darqnel. His airplane caught fire but Parkerson escaped uninjured aside from minor burns and smoke inhalation.

Abbayville France Parkerson Croydon England Australia Tame Darqnel

Duchess Plans London Flight From Cape Town Route

The Duchess aims to start a voyage from Cape Town to England aboard a steedock vessel, hoping to reach London in nine days. The record-setting trip seeks a new fast route between Lyamong and Cantown with the Uva companies tailing.

Duchess England Capetown Union of South Africa Bedford Uva Steedock Dage Ams Laymong Cantown

Raiders Off to the Hills at Calcutta Armory Raid

Raiders struck in the hills behind Chittagong killing several defenders. Six companies from Calcutta arrived with rifles and armored gear. Five raiders were arrested while the rest escaped into the hills. Revolvers and ammunition were recovered from prisoners.

Calcutta Chittagong Ban Caldera Eastern Frontier Rifles

Charles P. Carlin Burial Monday

Funeral services for Charles P. Carlin, who died in San Antonio Saturday night, were held Monday at noon with the Rev. W T P Curing officiating. Carlin, a Texas native, had lived in San Antonio 21 years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E S Todd of Port Arthur and Mrs. M Guidry of Beaumont, and a granddaughter, Mrs. O D Russell of Beaumont.

Charles P. Carlin San Antonia W. TP Travis Carlin Teine San Antonio E.S. Todd Port Arthur M. Guidry Becumont Rail Te Carlin Mra Lingie Herpeche New the Ta Mfre D. Russell Beaumont

Liquor Houses to Be Abandoned Near Windsor Border

Provincial police and the attorney general's department warn liquor exporters along the Windsor border to empty and discontinue using liquor storage houses at the border warehouses. The St. Clair river area shows huge stacks of liquors awaiting shipment ready for crossing.

Toronto Attorney General's Department Windsor St. Clair River

Tropical Long Island Query Sparks Gulf Stream Debate

New York April 21 Long Island may become tropical as Captain Sir Arthur Rostron, commander of the Berengaria, suggests the Gulf Stream’s westward shift could warm the island. Geologist Dr Frank J. Bryant doubts the stream’s course is changing.

New York Long Island Sir Arthur Rostron Frank J. Brrant Fraoklyn

Philippines Hit by Worst Typhoon in History

SILA April 1 report says the Philippines endured its worst typhoon on record. Public works damage runs into millions of pesos. Hundreds of houses were destroyed and crop losses were enormous.

Sila Uar Une Philippines Isinui Leste

Construction awards top $303 million in Q1

Washington April 14 The administration says construction contracts totaling over 303 million dollars were awarded in the first quarter as a sign of business stabilization under President Coover. Secretary Lamont of the commerce department announced the figure, noting it was the highest quarterly total in five years and up 55 percent from the same period last year. Dallas April 21 Optometrists from across Texas gather for the Texas Optometric Association annual convention as speakers and exhibitors address industry updates and professional topics.

Washington, D.C Coover Lamont Commerce Department Dallas Texas Optometric Association

Acquits Police Captain of Simple Assault Charge

A county court acquitted Captain Harvey in a case arising from an incident at the police station involving Minton and a complaint by Miss Mildred Hoevey. The judge deemed the complaining witness’s approach improper and dismissed the charge while noting the captain’s behavior as normal given the circumstances.

Sidge Dave Watson Voticeaptait W. A. Harever Mondas Corporation Minton Sanday Minton Batren Satuday Hight Mildred Hoevey Hoeveyy Ming Harves Mintar Capetain Harvey Harvey Strick Minton Wimple Harvey Dickman Watson Tuage Watson

Congressmen Honor Late Representative R Q Lee

Citizens of Cisco Texas attend the funeral service for Congressman R Q Lee held at 2 p m as tributes are paid to the late lawmaker. The gathering brings together members of Congress and local residents to honor his memory.

Cisco Texre Cisca Aml Teras Congress Toiay R. Q. Lee Sery Viera

Capone Resting on Palm Island Estate Visit

Alphose Capone, Chicago racketeer, arrived in Miami by train under federal injunction protection. He and his party visited his Palm Island estate and took a speedboat ride on Biscayne Bay before returning home. A Kirby injunction cleared a Florida path, with sheriffs instructed to arrest Capone and escort him to the state line if he left Florida.

Miami Flo Hay Ing Alphore Capone Chicago Palm Island Aldyeer Hiscayne Bay United Biatra Haletead J. Ritter Florida Cunpue Caplon Preriggsty Capone Brape Pete

A Few of the Features Armstrong Offers This Spring

Armstrong rolls out texture embossed Unoleum floor effects for spring. New tapestry haplaid and broken tile motifs showcase a realistic textured surface and varied finishes for homes and spaces seeking fresh flooring options.

Armstrong Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster

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