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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1931

Page

7

Twitty to Face Electric Chair in Texas Child Attack

In Bath Texas on April 22 1931 Moneys Twitty 30 Gray Roughly convicted of attacking a 3 year old child spent two days left him in San Antonio jail. He ignored visitors and faced execution after midnight Wednesday. Governor Sterling refused clemency noting insanity claims and jury verdict.

Duntsville Texas Dit Moneys Uwhity Gray “Rouly San Ancinio Twitty Urem Steeling Tind W. W Ward

Nitro Explosion Rocks Central Oklahoma

An explosion three miles southwest of Kvre last night destroyed 700 quarts of nitroglycerine at the American Glycerine Company plant. The blast caused an earthquake over a wide area of Central Oklahoma and remains a mystery. Company workers suggest thieves attempted a theft when the nitro blew up.

Oklahoma Okla Kvre Uie American Glycerine Company

Helen Keller's First Plane Ride Recounted at White House

Helen Keller, blind but determined, flies for the first time aboard a plane during a Washington event. The account describes her thrill and her journey from Newark to Washington as she experienced aviation firsthand with remarks from Keller and her hosts at the White House.

Helen Keller D. C

Hoover May Seek Federal Reform

President Hoover plans a broad review of federal administration aimed at updating several bureaus. If reform is needed he will urge legislation this year, otherwise he will submit recommendations to Congress in December.

Hoover

Children's and women's anklets and socks sale

Advertisement notes rayon or mercerized anklets and socks in small patterns and colors for misses and women. Prices range from 3 cents to 50 cents, with a sale offer of four pairs for 1.00. Regular pricing applies tomorrow.

Jace

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