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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1930
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes July business failures and job resumption at General Motors Packard and other firms. Across topics the piece surveys stock market cheer, culture figures like Wagner and Coates, royal birthdays, the Duchess of York, and global tensions with earthquakes and religious strife.
Washington officials announce that people seeking free newspaper ads will face prosecution. The Justice Department says it is investigating complaints from publishers who accuse individuals of pressuring papers to publish ads or withholding publicity.
Gloria Swanson and Nate Tone have decided to live apart amid a mid century social scene. The noisy wartime era and public life surround their separation as both pursue personal paths away from shared routines.
Washington Aug 5 Maj Gen Douglas MacArthur was named chief of staff of the army by President Hoover succeeding Gen. Charles G. Summerall. The promotion follows the retirement of Gen. Summerall. MacArthur currently commands the Ninth Corps Area with headquarters in San Francisco and had led the Philippine department. He is the ranking major general eligible for a four year term.
A late 19th century report notes widespread speculation about the birth of a fourth royal grandchild to the Duchess of York, wife of the future King George. Rumors centered on gender and succession as the Prince of Wales remained unmarried. The secretary to the Crown reportedly stood by for the birth, with officials preparing for the event.
Four men are missing after a collision sank freighters in a maritime incident. The Chickasaw and Bemmern were reported struck, with two ships sustaining major damage and a freighter listing lower in the wreck. Authorities and rescuers searched the area into the afternoon for survivors.
Washington Aue five reports President Moorer appoints Brig Gen Reaff Fuller commander of the Marine Corps to succeed Wenell Neville in a top post at the Pentagon amid reshuffles and strategic shifts for the service.
Forest fires in Canada are being fought with help from rainfall aiding control efforts. Foresters and local crews battle spreading flames from Saskatchewan to northern regions as wet weather slows the blaze and supports containment.
Tuesday Magne Co. My Chambers announced plans to seek public sentiment on blocking ordinances that would force creation of underpasses at direct street intersections. No notice followed a petition by Woolliver Avenue residents protesting Missouri Transit fracks.
Forecasts show unsettled conditions Tuesday night into Wednesday with variable winds and possible showers. A high around 85 is noted with moderate temperatures and a chance of thunderstorms later in the week as patterns shift.
In Waukegan Illinois on August 5 a back seat driver sustained a fractured skull in a car incident. Mrs James Grangiorg of Weighwood reportedly threatened her husband and attempted to exit the vehicle with a child before the crash.
Partly cloudy with showers predicted for Sun through Wednesday. Highs near 99 degrees on Wednesday. Strong southerly winds expected. Thunderstorms possible Tuesday night across western Texas and portions of the Trans-Pecos region. Meteorologist J H Jaeber notes unsettled conditions.
The air endurance race aircraft "Grote 81" from Louis continues its bid to set a new record as pilots O Brine and Jack push a sixteenth day and 360 hours aloft. The mission, chased by Lambe re and Lovis, remains on fragile sky paths with teams hoping for a breakthrough.
Former Petroleum Corp juror Groves was sentenced to ten years in prison for accepting a bribe linked to an over issue stock case. Jack Benuret and nineteen others faced related actions in the original trial, with Groves appealing.
The Fieraspra Marketing Association of America announced plans to raise cotton prices to 20 cents per pound by December 1. It seeks to hold five million bales at the target level and re elected officers and directors for another year at its annual meeting.
Vatican announces the appointment of Edwin O Mara of the rural life department of the national Catholic Welfare Council as bishop designate for Real Falls Montana. O Mara is described as a parish priest with address listed as 512 Massachusetts Avenue Washington.
Ancona and four other Italian towns reported light earthquake shocks this evening. No injuries were reported, and damage appeared minimal though tremors caused some alarm among residents. Names of affected towns include Ancona Artol Fabrlawn Verma la Aid Dopin Man Giorgia.
President Hoover announces government action to relieve drought hardships. He notes variations in impact across states counties and farms and says the Farm Board will study conditions while railways will be asked to examine transportation issues. Relief methods depend on evolving drought data and may involve large farm movements and support for livestock.
Classified ad notes two neat appearing men seek a week long city lodging with meals, a four room brick apartment priced at 30.00 daily or trade. Also seeks hamburger stand buyers and grocery trade offers with weekly value mentioned.
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