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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1928

Page

4

Birton Defends Hoover Against Attacks in Ohio Congress Flow

Washington reports wide spread remarks on Theodore B. Burton of Ohio defending Herbert Hoover amid criticisms from Charles Brand. Burton disputes charges of 1920 conference on a Democratic nominee, asserts Hoover’s Republican fidelity, and cites Hoover’s wartime policies and farm aid stance, stressing unity and public service integrity.

Washington Theodore B. Birton Ohio Herbert Hoover Charles Brand Hoover Brand Burton California Don Breseinao Burton League of Nations Hooree Turton Europe

League of Women Voters to debate amendment study plan

Chicago April 21 The League of Women Voters eight annual convention opens at the Palmer House tomorrow. Mrs William G Hibbard region director says the question of studying the right to rot h amendment will be discussed prominently next week. Count Mlorza foreign minister of Italy is to address Wednesday morning on Manning of Democracy. Speakers include Mabel Walker Willebrandt Julia Lathrop Arthur Bullard and M. H. Aylesworth.

Uy Universal Kervier Chicago League of Women Voters William G. Hibbard Tofisy League Palmer House Count Hlorza Foreign Affaira League Wedneaths Manning of Democracy Mabel Walker Willebrandt Julia Lathrop Arthur Bullard M. H. Aylesworth Fhe

Burmah Ends Slave Traffic in Trigogle North Durmal

The British freed all slaves in the Trigogle region of North Durmal, completing a campaign begun after earlier expeditions damaged by ambush. The piece notes past losses, mentions Capt. G. West, and references political commentary on Hoover and tariffs with quotes from Congressmen Porton, Turton, Burton, and Varion about American policy.

Allahabad Durmal Hukawng G. Mr. West

WOMAN FOR HOOVER As PRESIDENT

Dallas April 21 Republican women from many states invited to serve as honorary vice chairmen of the Hoover for President New York committee. Florence I. Griswold of San Antonio Texas first to accept. Texans say over 200000 women outside regular party will vote Hoover, likely carrying Texas for the Republican ticket. Hoover praised as strong, outspoken, morally courageous, not tied to any state, with broad appeal and proven leadership.

Dallas Republican Alions Committee The Tinian Hooter New York Florence I. Griswold San Antonio Republican Nations Committee Texas John T. Prett Hoover Mr. Hanver Ita Orighy Yeomon Mr. Hoover America Gaga Gagne Ibn Land Afra

British Birthrate Still Far Too High

April 21 report from London notes English sociologists face the issue of overpopulation in the British Isles. It cites Britain’s area of about 69,000 square miles and roughly 44,000 people per square mile, a density exceeding one third of the United States figure.

Tondon Great Britain British Isles Pennsylvania United States

Bolt by Tom Love Feared Imminent by Party Leaders

International News Service reports signals that Senator Tan Love of Dallas may bolt the ticket if the Democratic nominee opposes liquor restrictions. After a pivotal speech, Love said no party pledge could bind his conscience against the issue, and he would act as advisers permit. He praised Governor Smith of New York and Tammany Hall for their leadership.

International Nays Service Lancaster Trx Tan Love Dallas Lagg Smith New York Tammany Hall

FLIERS CROSS TOP OF WORLD

Reported Arctic flight by Wilkins and Bilson from Point Barrow to Spitsbergen covers over 2000 miles. They faced weeks of storms and near arctic imprisonment, with Wilkins’ status unclear while Bilson’s party reached Doedmanspeira in good condition awaiting fuel and instructions.

Carl B. Bilsop Green Harbor Withing Bilgon Amarkcan Doedmanspeira Spitzbergen Doetanspeira Wilkins Wilking Point Barrow Arctic Wilkin Spitsbergen Witkine Jong Oslo London United States Green Haurbor

Oho Delegate Majority Back Dawes

Universal Services Correspondent reports that Joe Monk Cr. Lowden of Illinois and Vice President Charles Dawes are poised to win a large share of delegates from Ohio in the Republican contest. Secretary Weaver is projected to secure about twenty of Ohio's fifty-one delegates, with thirty-one pledged to prefer Brunk Willis or Lowden as first choice but now likely to back Dawes on the final vote day Tuesday.

Universal Services Washington Joe Monk Cr. Lowden Tillnois Charley Gules Dawes Brunk Willis Lowden Guruis Colonel Fisher Mawes

Nation watches Ohio vote in next Tuesday primary

Nationwide attention centers on Ohio as Republicans and Democrats head to the polls. Fifty-one GOP delegates are at stake with backers of Hoover and Willis split on who will prevail. Democrats defend forty-seven delegates with prospects tied to homestead leader Atlee Hamner and George White. unattached delegates could tilt toward Governor Donahey if momentum favors him.

Nation Ohio Universal Service Columbus Tly Hiditey Ohin Frank B. Willis Herbert Hoover Hoover Willis Atnee Hiv Amme Houston Atlee Homereue George White Democratic National Committee Marietta A. ¥. Donahey Bax & Chance

Turmoil At Kansas City Convention Shapes Hoover Fate

The Kansas City convention tensions promise to scar the Republican party with bitterness and dissension. Senator Wills had harshly attacked Hoover, calling him in part responsible for farmers' woes, but his untimely death shifts the campaign dynamic and sympathy toward Hoover. His managers aim to turn that sentiment into retaliation.

Hoover Ohie Republican Party Kansas City Enya Wills Hooter

Phone Fight Stage 15 Set for Court Challenge

The feature describes a legal battle over a San Antonio city regulation aimed at nullifying a telephone company action. The matter centers on whether the city acts as an administrative entity under federal statute and clashes with Texas law. A hearing is planned for 6:20 Monday morning as officials consider appeals to higher courts.

Reme Court Or & Justice The United Then Ekewit Court of Appeals San Antonio Tate Aceke Chamacters Court of Inet Re

Pastors Pension Drive Launched In Columbus Ohio

In Columbus on April 21 a board of fifteen was chosen to lead an international drive by the Disciples of Christ for an $8,000,000 pension fund for retired ministers. The convention closes with plans to organize a nationwide fundraising effort.

Columbus Ohio Disciples of Christ

Scherrer Funeral Opens After Local Death

Funeral services for Val Scherrer age 70, who died at 330 Morton Street Saturday morning, are delayed awaiting his brother George Scherrer of Benson Arizona. A native of Germany he lived in San Antonio for 35 years. He is survived by his widow Louise Scherrer and his brother.

Val Scherrer Morton Street George Scherrer Benson, Ariz

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