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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1930

Page

7

Big Shipyard Boon Coming for U S Commerce

Postmaster General Brown told a national merchant marine conference that within a year every American shipyard will operate full time on a 225 million program. The goal is to restore U S dominance in maritime commerce once held a century ago, with government support shifting toward private industry.

Universe Ferrite Washington, D.C United States Apo Brown National Conference of the Merchant Marine Wiant

British Navy Captain Hangs Himself on Warship

In Portsmouth on April 24, Captain Richard Matthew Welby commanding officer of the British cruiser Champion was found dead by hanging in his cabin bathroom just before firing practice. Farewell letters were reportedly left. Welby, aged 40 to 50, had been promoted to captain in December 1628 and was appointed to the Caerplos sent, with letters’ contents withheld.

Portsmouth England Gov Richard Marthha Welby Welby Ile Caer Plos

Solons Fight Canal Project In House Debates

Washington April 24 representatives from six middle and northwestern states agreed to back striking Erie Oswego canal provisions from the omnibus tide and harbors bill as it faces consideration in the House. A note urges readers to seek loan offers from local advertising firms for payments.

Washington, D. C

Bremen Collides With Tanker Off England Coast

Berlin April 24 The North German Lloyd liner Bremen collided with the British tanker Deans dler four and one half miles off Con geness England today but escaped with a few significant scratches. The captain said dense fog caused the collision and the Bremen was bound for Southampton while the tanker suffered considerable damage.

Berlin Bremen Deans Congeness England Lloyd's Offi Fta Bramen Haven Southampton

Sheep Industry Decline Hits South Texas Pastoral Route

Around 40 years ago the sheep business in south Texas collapsed, leaving flocks once common from Corpus Christi to Laredo, through San Antonio, Pleasanton, and Tilden, to the Rio Grande valley. Sheep men quit, broke, amid the great slump, amid figures and hardship.

Harry South Texas Corpus Christi Laredo San Antonio Pleasanton Tilden Rio Grande Valley

Wool market slump stirs talk of political shifts and local visitors

The column notes a wool price downturn affecting ranchers and speculation about shifting political loyalties. It lists visiting ranchers and businessmen from Zerala, Marble Falls, Pearsall, and San Antonio, plus a reunion of old acquaintances, and highlights introductions among notable residents Trails brings together in the Gun-Yer lounge.

Small's Campaign for Governor Opens in Pampa

Dallas report states State Senator Clint Small of Wellington planned to begin his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor with a speech in Pampa and to return Saturday to open campaign headquarters. He issued a statement outlining a platform of careful business administration a legislative truce and a political armistice.

Small Dallas Clint Small Wellington Pampa Here

Wounded Officials Sure to Recover

NEW ORLEANS April 24. Customs Supervisor E J Shambart and Federal Prohibition Investigator Louis Newman were wounded during a raid on a large cache of allegedly smuggled whiskey and slepho. Authorities proceed with investigation of the liquor operation and its organizers.

New Orleans E. J. Shambart Louis Newman

Church Secretary Deplores Showing in Faith Outreach

Nashville April 24 GP Dr W G Cram general secretary of the board of missions of the Methodist Episcopal church said the church has made a miserable showing in membership gains and in evangelism. He cited leadership and preaching as factors in the weak display.

Nashville Tenn W. G. Cram Board of Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church Masséa

Trade the fight that goes on in your engine

Sticky deposits gum up valves and hinder performance and efficiency. Protect your engine by cleaning buildup and ensuring smooth operation. Cities Service Radio Concerts air Fridays at 7 P.M. CST across 33 NBC Coast to Coast stations.

Giies Cities Service Radio N. B.C Coast To Coast

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Solons Fight Canal Project Marty Edwards San Diego Harry Edwards Fhad Price Zerala County Pleas Franklin Jourdanton O. L. Smith Ernest Berry Flensy Hihart Pearsall Joe Turney Junelion Tuerdos Sam G. Vackey Cierayrag Toho Jacobs Bou Ancunio Devine County Tom White Mason James Linter Kisnes J. W.white Slator Bill White Trails Old Park Heaton Jim Threadgill Park Threadgill Taylor Tork Henton Jim Bose Koolmotor Cities Service
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