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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1930

Page

2

General Danforth Advocates Long Flight Stays

General Danforth, experienced pilot and army veteran, defends long aviation stints as feasible and safe. He notes pilots seek endurance records but argues months in the air can be managed with proper planning, care, and support, and envisions future safer long flights aided by better training and equipment.

Gbacles Danforth Danforth Epen Kelly Field Kim Tim Dale Jackson Forrest O'Brine Tlonter Brothers Chicago Halo Tle

New Atwater Kent to Be Shown at Gunter Banquet

A Gunter banquet will feature the Atwater Kent radio line with 150 delegates from Houston and 285 distributors from San Antonio and Houston areas. Four new models will be shown and speakers include Atwater Kent representatives and WOAS. Attendees include Frank Asker and Sime Vancous with Simus Frank distribution partners attending.

Atwater Kent Gunter Ttn Houston Radio Tenlethad Distributors San Antonio Alwater Kent Banket Alwater Kent Hroadcastine WOAS Realer Atuter Kent Ralesmannzey Frank Asker Simes Vancous Atwetor Kent SimusFrank Fre Focal Distributors

Corporal Earns DSC in Raid on Machine Guns

A distorted wartime note reports Corporal T. Dugat of Company 3 146th Infantry receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action near the machine gun positions. The citation mentions his unit and location, dated September 3, with references to Cave Jean and Mont as origins.

Jebread Service Washington

Chicle concessions restricted in Mexico decree

A Mexican government decree bans or curtails chicle concessions, excluding worker cooperatives. It targets large companies, many American, with supply mainly from Yucatán and Quintana Roo. Details on whether concessions will be retired are unclear.

Mmaurri Tip Voracre Quintana Roo

Sterling supporters rally in Dallas for August primary campaign

Sterling supporters from towns and cities gather in Dallas to launch an early to Wanila campaign tour ahead of the August 20 primary, as they push for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

Sterling Dallas Datuay Telegae Ater- Nog Gubrenitorin Wanila Rnneafs

Bremen passengers reach shore in blimp emergency

Three passengers of the S. S. Bremen were rushed to American soil from Quarantine outside New York Harbor aboard the Goodyear Blimp Mayflower after minutes counted in reaching shore.

S. S. Bremen New York

Agha Not To Meet Edison

An incoherent early 20th century note reports Phomax Medinow, aged 83, not meeting Arco Agha. It mentions U.S. inventor Thomas Edison, Col. Frank Th. Sebel, and a possible personal appearance in an Edison Industries issue, but the overall account is garbled with uncertain details and dates.

Omangh Phomax Medinow Arco Agha Wits Wade Col. Prank Th. Sebel Sletant A. Eilixon Industries Ued Thad Yare Edison Turk Ab al

Sterling campaign funds and expense reports

Campaign manager Sidld disclosed to party officials a report detailing campaign costs and expenses for Sterling, including an added personal expenditure claim. Grapevine attorney Walker and others were noted in connection with nominations and campaign spending for several statewide offices.

Austin Terra Wiltsow Strowas R. &. Storing Te Renarin Hy BE Exwin Caviténte Espondilares Ania Vy Allred Biyti Wan Intormey Fil A. Christian A Treasuear

Vessel Rescues 300 on Stranded Illinois Steamer

In Peoria Wisconsin on August 4 a steamer named Idternl wrecked on a bar amid rough wind. More than 100 passengers were rescued by an excursion boat and a speedboat with no confusion reported.

Illinois Peoria Matoilas

Residents Flee as Mild Quake Hits

An earthquake rattled the area prompting residents to flee homes in fear. Firefighters and emergency crews checked structures as alarms sounded. The tremor caused minor damage and minor injuries are not reported. Local authorities urged caution and shelter where needed.

Lima Pariigal

Firemen Hurt in Baltimore Blaze

Two firefighters were injured today while battling a fire at the Oil Manufacturing Company's facility in Baltimore. Fire crews entered a smoke filled area, were briefly trapped, and then regained control of the blaze.

Baltimore Walt Patuirr Ang Injard Tolay Oil Manufacturing Company

Women linked to Milwaukee murder case in police probe

A Chicago Tribune report states three Milwaukie area women are questioned in connection with the Alfred Lingle murder. Police seek ties to the Zita slaying as investigators examine telephone records and possible travel routes between Delafield and Milwaukee.

Chicago Milwauker Wis Geri Fluiawen Velafied Alfred Syke Lingle Chicago Teibune Woren ii Jeanhino Milheil Toseb Peges Bells Helly Aq Pere Dla Moran-Aico Lowery Zina Fowan Wes Bis Assassing

Yoakum Ging 328 Bales 1930 Cotton Report

Fragmentary notes discuss Yoakum may harvest 328 bales of cotton for 1930 with weather affecting yields. Scattered phrases mention recording, voting, and accounting for advance prices, with unclear references to bribe and loss terms amid a disrupted cotton market.

Yoakum Bers Ube

Fiancé Dolores Wey Kin Plans Aug 8 Wedding

Dolores Wey Kin, recently announced engagement to Cedric Gilshyns. Metra diold wryn-Mayer serves as the director. The couple schedules a wedding for August 8.

Dolores Wey Noyieartvers Ste Awould Cedric Gilshyns Art

German flier halts U S trip in Iceland report

Icelandic dispatches note German aviators Wolfen, Hieth, aul Oetar Wolter halted their planned trip to the United States. They sought a landing site in Greenland’s governor’s area, preferring a southern Labrador route landing amid the voyage, with plans for a coast-to-coast crossing.

Reviavik Iceland Wolfen Hieth Aul Oetar Wolter Geray Aviators Tinkay Wandalauden Lic Berlin United States Greenland Tham Ouary Labrator Luis

Ma and Sterling to Speak at San Saba Fair

Local fair in San Saba set for early August with speakers Ma and Sterling confirmed to address attendees during a seven‑day program. The lineup includes Mason band entertainment and baseball games featuring the San Vin Wild Cats, Belfairs, Copperas Cove, and Temple Gusters, with schedule and events spaced across the fair.

Sterling San Saba Ean Sara Swaker Munierjal Mason Tesua Whit

Giant Engines in Great Plane Are Given First Test

In Altenrueln Switzerland and Arizona bold engines undergo their maiden test. The experimental powerplants power a planned transatlantic flight toward New York, with officials from Berner and Union press overseeing the evaluations amid stormy conditions.

Anniversal Service Altenrueln Switzerlaw eWay Dornice Coneuerot Ine Seine Luca Louay Thsis New York Levbaicat Berner Pei

Kansas Pastor to Be Texas Educator

Kansas pastor Weneied D. Kay is announced to become a Texas educator. The notice hints at religious roles and a transition to teaching, with reference to Worth Worth and a future successor named for the position.

Kansas Texas Weneied D. Kay Saat Winiwunced Tollay Esas

Talking Pictures Opening Report in Yoakum Area

Aug 4 Texas news notes Western Electric annual system in the area. Greater Groni theater slated to be completed today with opening Tuesday night. Gras Avenue talkie expected to open in about a week.

Burglar Steals Ashes in Early Morning Home Invasion

A burglary in the early morning at a home on Florin Avenue led to the theft of ashes and a confrontation with residents, including Douglas Virlawixs and Mary Vick-Tom. The burglar fled as residents alerted authorities, with two suspects reportedly seen nearby.

Douglas Mvirlawixs Ae Florin Palanial Phirbanks Wien Dorg Wsirbanks Virbanks Mary Vick- Tom Entoring Trony Filsie Dalels Hiatt Rrmnes Nation Aig Vion Pairbinks

Stock Exchange Firms Increase Despite Slump

Dynversot Service in New York reports a rise in stock exchange firms despite a market slump. Since autumn, the total number of existing firms shows a new record, with Exnelly 90 new partnerships added and only 9 partnerships dissolved, yielding a net increase of 27 firms.

Stock Exchange Dynversot Service New York Slinep New York Stick Exchange

Gloria and Hubby to Discuss Future

Calif Auge reports the first meeting today between the screen star Gloria and her older husband the Marquis De La Valaise after a separation. Conferences are expected to determine the future of their married life.

Calif Iss Marquis de la Valaise

Southern Pacific seeks control of road holdings

In Washington on August 4, the Interstate Commerce Commission will hear Southern Pacific requests to purchase stock and gain control of the St Louis Southwestern Railway Company. The action aims to consolidate ownership of the line with Dallas as the key meeting site set for August 20.

Wastington D.C Southern Pacific Euthacity St. Louis Southwester Hall Company Dallas Agus

Classified: Furniture and Home Goods At Low Prices

Classifieds advertise furniture and household goods at low prices with a focus on bargain items and quick sale. Includes small ad layout and contact details for buyers and sellers.

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