06 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1930
Page
1
A California city team heads to Roosevelt Field to start a golf game before sundown after leaving at 6 o clock Eastern Standard Time.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe warnings from officials about farm relief, price pressures on wheat, and proposed tariff changes. Also referenced are international tensions, a British woman attacked in Shanghai, and several named persons with ages, amid chaotic reporting.
The Associated Press reports mixed primary results in four states. Virginia shows limited shifts with some incumbents and challengers. Arkansas and Missouri see nominees aligning with major policy lines. Notable winners include Senator Henry S. Allen in Virginia and others who backed Hoover policies. rural voters pressed farming policies while reform debates surface in several 10th district races.
San Jose reports the death of Monsignor Ramon Mestres who officiated the marriage of the Hoovers. He served as pastor of the noted Cremer California religion for many years.
Subtin Mig 6 11 Paul Love a Democratic gubernatorial candidate spent 275 in his campaign totals reported to the Secretary of State. The disclosure lists expenses and receipts reflecting the campaign activity in the primary period.
Bernice reports a new non spinning airplane feature to be demonstrated in Montreal by a commerce department briefing. Special wings designed to resist air currents keep the craft stable and prevent dangerous spins and stalls, claimed by manufacturers.
Clarence M. Yaung, assistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics, painted a vision of American aviation building a solid industry. He spoke after a month’s inspection touring the Pacific coast, noting progress and suggesting steady development despite garbled and unclear wording in the source text.
A proposed constitutional amendment would grant Congress power to regulate primaries in states, with senators Nye of North Dakota leading the campaign fund committee. The measure aims to align primary conduct with general election rules and will be introduced next fall.
A royal party led by the Maharaja of Vithaparam sails aboard a ship. The entourage includes the prince's wife, a divalover-indow, four Mangbtere, eight ladies, a secretary, and seven servants. They line up on deck twice daily during the month long visit.
Authorities in Olomouc and Czechoslovak Army ordered residents indoors as aircraft maneuvers were halted by crowds. Report notes tense scenes and improvised resistance during the disruption.
Fragmented ads describe a furnished collage like home on Olmes Drive for $4050, a southeast brick multifamily unit for $20 per month, a male white pit bull with brown ears missing with a reward, and other classified items. The text is garbled with scattered phrases and price figures.
Flight records show Captain Hawks pursuing a transcontinental reach from St Louis toward Los Angeles with refueling stops at Columbus and Wichita. Reports indicate his monoplane, a 100 horsepower Wright engine craft, planned a 1400 mile journey at about four hours ten minutes to reach Los Angeles by Pacific time, with stops en route.
James Kirkwood, actor and director, won a divorce decree from Lila Lee after a seven year marriage begun July 26, 1923. Custody of their six year old son James Jr. awarded to Kirkwood. The couple separated July 14, 1939 in Los Angeles.
The fragmentary weather note references Thursday conditions with upper teens temperatures and strong winds, mentions cloudy skies and possible thunder showers in the eastern areas, and notes a second forecast line for the western part. Contains multiple garbled terms and place names.
Ashland Kentucky residents report a dangerous fall from a tree ending the career of a local worker. Nelson Mintost, 16, attempted to pull free another man atop a scaffold when the branch broke, sending him about four feet to the ground. He survived hospitalization after the incident, with his future in the industry in question.
George Huntress Jr contests the Justice of the Peace race for Precinct No 4 Price No 2 after losing by 178 votes. He cites a Citizens League committee and awaits word from Nem before deciding to pursue further action. John Onion is identified as the victorious candidate.
Booker Sneed of 924 Nebraska Street and Margaret Bell of 1319 Pose Thusts sleent are named in a village forgery case heard by Justice of the Peace F. Onion on Wednesday. Checks for 12, 50, and 45 dollars were written on Dolores Masquez of 323 Tor Tron street and carried at Joske Brothers store, authorities allege.
Miss Helen Ratliff daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Ratliff a student at San Marcos teachers college was among entrants in the water pageant at San Marcos and received an invitation to enter the swimming race in San Antonio on Labor Day.
The man who died suddenly while riding a Barnet Street trolley was identified by relatives as Palbo Romer of 611 South Colonna Street. Identification was made by the Stiehe Undertaking Company after the Tuesday morning incident.
Former Amarillo attorney A D Payne faces murder charges over the death of his wife after an inferno machine wrecked their family car. District Attorney E W Thamer read the charges. Payne was arrested and held in Hutchinson County Jail as authorities prepared further investigation and statements.
Washington August reports explain that goldfish in homes are dying from heat as householders seek advice. The deputy state fisheries official urges removing pets from hot rooms and placing them in cool water containers to lower temperatures and reduce stress on the fish.
Weather expert J H Tarbor forecasts unsettled conditions in San Antonio with possible thundershowers. Partly cloudy skies give way to showers, with Thursday's high near 97 degrees and light to moderate winds.
Grain prices climbed in Kansas City as drought tightens supplies. Corn futures gained about 5 3 5 cents, while wheat futures rose nearly 4 cents, lifting weekly values beyond 10 cents.
Hollywood aviator Ted Lundgren, on a risky flight from Amarillo Texas to Roosevelt Field, was reported two hours overdue after leaving Akron's airport at 5 63 a m standard time. Authorities anxiously tracked his progress as the lone aviator planned to press on.
Brazilian ambassador Dr Paul Oliveira met in London with foreign office officials to discuss Brazil in response to a proposed visit by the Prince of Wales to the South American republic. The exchange noted Brazil’s welcome to the potential royal visit and emphasized cordial ties between Brazil and the United Kingdom.
Amy Johnson, Britain's air heroine, arrived in London after her London to Australia flight. Crowds cheered as she sailed through clear skies and bright sunshine, marking a triumphant reception for the pioneering aviator.
Dinah and Ane were captured outside Clayton's Diamond Shop in Wichita as they attempted a vault robbery. Jewelry valued at $20,000 was involved and the incident occurred this morning. Police recovered the gems and took the suspects into custody.
President Hoover and advisers consider federal aid and possible trip to Yellowstone amid reports of massive crop losses and a potential billion dollar disaster. Weather bureau notes intensifying eastern drought with slim chances for relief. forestry and fisheries agencies warn of fire danger and river life salvages in the Mississippi valley.
Rain and cooler winds spread gentle relief across the Mid Continent as heat waned briefly. Scattered showers cooled temperatures but fell short of ending the drought, leaving corn crops stressed and soil moisture still scarce in parched regions.
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