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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1930

Page

3

Drought Ravages Central West After Long Heat Wave

A resident reports a severe drought sweeping the central west, with crops ruined across Arkansas, Kentucky, Texas, and Missouri. Farmers face water shortages, livestock suffering, and extreme temperatures reaching 110 degrees, as relief efforts struggle to reach stricken areas along major routes.

Tates Proesa West Grin Arcy Glace Tuturday Eile Paveans Ewil Texas Texarkana Arkansaa la Dilllemnock Memphis North Kentucky Fiingis Parsons Louisville Rome

Texas Woman Claims Razor Attack Was Justice

In Chico California two men and about 200 others face accusations tied to a mutilation incident involving Charles G Randle 24 as Mrs Pred Lawson neighbor Jim Patterson and the Lawsons are accused of a razor mutilation on Young Ramile 16 daughter of the Lawsons officials report the case as a personal vendetta described by Mrs Lawson from jail as Texas justice.

Chico Calif Fing Charles G Randle Pred Lawson Jim Patterson Young Ramile Intler Erma Lawson Justico—Mat Texas Law

Officer Tells Girl to Get Clothes in Chicago Arrest

Police say a former star girl was arrested after a dip in a department store fitting room with a towel hid under her dress. She posted $3000 bond on a charge of disorderly conduct after the incident, claiming she followed a captain’s advice.

Girl Star Universal Service Chicago Firet Stibdred Bhreux Tt Carroll Slimw Unis

Chauffeur Leaves Goodnight Poer Grave Report

In London on Aug, Sir John Nickerstaffe was buried at Neckpapel. A wreath on the coffin bore a note about the fire dying out and shutters bolted, ending with good night. John Dixon, who tended the master nightly for ten years, left a similar note for his deceased employer.

Uniaernal Rerbee London John Nickerstaffe Wagy Neckpapel Bir Dohn Dole Ehnafiur John Dixon

Ted Lundgren Aims to Beat Zep World Flight Time

California aviator Ted Lundgren plans a bold attempt to beat the Graf Zeppelin’s 21 day round the world record. Lundgren’s team, including co pilots, prepare for a takeoff rumored for early next week from Roosevelt Field. The tentative route reportedly heads via Orchard, Men Herlin, Ainsk, Eka, Seattle, and back to Roosevelt Field, pending passport clearances.

Rousevect Fiblin Ted Lundgren California Gren Bro Moray Men Herlin Ainsk Eka Seattle Roosevelt Hell

Sewer Gas Claims 2 Workmen's Lives in Venice Drain

Venice Aug. UML reports two workmen killed by sewer gas in a giant city storm drain. A fireman and a policeman bravely entered the blocking flow to pull the victims 80 feet from the outlet as the men were overcome by toxic fumes.

Venice Cality

Turbe power loss and reforms spark economic strain in Australis

Turbe losing power triggers a harsh reassessment of Australis as a workers state with no rich and no poor still failing. One in ten workers are unemployed and many elderly rely on government aid while government costs rise. France reports bond repurchases and tourism spending as part of a broader wartime funding picture.

Australis

Ex Solonin Man to Stand Trial in Federal Court

Manuel Herrick former Oklahoma congressman caught at a still in St Marys county Maryland will face federal charges. Prohibition agents say he attended the still and faces usual moonshine prosecutions. J Le Acull head of the speakeas e division confirmed the case today. Herrick was on file in Washington for a possible undercover appointment and claimed he could offer evidence on local bootlegging. He remains jailed in default.

Taltimore INS Manuel Herrick Oklahoma Prohibition St. Mary’s County Uny Ollice J. le Acull Spe Eiak Merrick Washington Maryland Defuaty

City Officials on Fishing Trip

Louie Fritz secretary to the mayor T D Dobbs Jr city attorney and Ed Liebrecht of the city purchasing department went down to the coast Saturday for a short fishing trip.

Louie Fritz T. D. Dobbs Jr Ed Liebrecht City Purchasing Department

Hungarian Aces Plan Transatlantic Flight From Newfoundland

Three Austro-Hungarian Flying Corps aces led by Col Eugene Cagary and Capt Moexanier Magyar prepare to depart from Newfoundland likely this Sunday for Flint Michigan, then on to Budapest, aiming to refuel near Warrior Grace and reach their homeland. They arrived in the U S in May at the invitation of a wealthy Hungarian merchant from Flint who organized a sponsorship committee.

Universul Serie Los Angeles Aug. C Bei Nalive Land Eline Newfoundlaul Orc Budapest Bintay Meri¢An Flu X Committee

German nitrate monopoly seen in Berlin talks

Officials in Washington report progress in Berlin on creating a nitrate production monopoly. Talks focus on securing control of about three quarters of the nitrate output used in fertilizer manufacturing.

Pdoved al Detvicl Gton D.C Berlin Chiscomutre Laports Essenliud

Fess Twitted Over Campaign Ideas of 1923

In Washington Quinccrats claim Fess pressed for a single presidential term in 1923. The Ohio senator says a four year term lets the chief executive build fences for reelection, while Fess would leave his current post to pave the path for a second term.

Fess Dy Universal Service Washington, D.C Ohio Speut

Rites Sunday for Aged Advertiser Cadwallader Sr

Funeral services for A T Cadwallader Sr longtime local advertiser will be held Sunday from Carter Loring Mortuary. The aged Smytonio resident, a friend of the family, had lived there nearly a century. The notice appears in the Miscellaneous For Sale columns.

Runane Gervices A. Tt Cardiwallader Sr Hesioneer Carter Loring Jeyke Iy Clvington Pape Tur The Baptist Tone Cadwallader Smy Anetonio

Red Cross coordinates drought relief effort

Dispatches from Washington indicate John Marion Boyne coordinates America Red Cross chapters in drought regions to mobilize aid. The national society awaits President approval to extend relief, with plans for a survey and potential deployment of Red Cross units to warning areas within days to weeks.

Dy Univerest Service Washington B.C de Loca America Red Cross John Marion Boyne Red Cross Toover Greg Wayne

Willacy County Bonds Approved in Texas Water District

Austin dispatch reports the attorney general's department approved bonds for Willacy County water control and development district number one, spanning Willacy and Willacy counties. The plan involves interim pond projects maturing serially at specified rates, aiding county water development efforts.

Willacy Austin Attorney General’s Department Willey County Oue Wilaizo

New Air Traffic Rules Issued for National Races

Special air traffic rules for the national air races at Chicago were announced by Clarence M Young assistant secretary of commerce. Rules take effect Aug 24 to Sept . prohibit flying over Curtiss Wright Reynolds airport except for participating aircraft. Other craft must stay 1000 feet away and special signals will govern at takeoffs.

Hy Universal Service Washington, D.C Chicago Clarence, M. Young Commeres Acronamics Curtiss Wricht-Reynouds Young

Quiet Robbery Foils Buyers at Local Store

In Chicago on August 1 a bold armed robbery netted about $8,000 as four gunmen rushed the Rem and McCafhey shop. Two men covered customers while three others looted the counter and a lookout waited in a car with the engine running.

Chicago Rem McCafhey Leo John Remm

Sabinal Woman Serves as Lodge Treasurer

Sabinal resident Mrs. Marjorie Wottard has been named treasurer of the Eastern Star chapter. The text notes her upcoming term, mentions Miss 70,000 circulation and a reference to F. Pearson of Amarillo, and an automobile accident involving Carl Crockett.

Sabinal Saginal Marjorie Wottard Eastern Star Filie F. Pearson Amarillo Yaur Carl Crockett

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