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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1929

Page

4

Harlem's Gay Night Life to Come to L A Over ETSA

San Antonio readers will hear Harlem nightlife on ETSA via a new program linked to the San Antonio Light. The 8:30 p.m. broadcast marks ETSA's first homegrown program from a Regro night club, linking with CBS and a chain of stations in the Northeast region.

San Antonio Harlem L. A Tindio Texas Har Jems ETSA New York Columbia Broadcasting System Atationa Han Onder Eedidland TSA

Pictured Plant to Broadcast KTLA Features in Southwest Texas

The article showcases the broadcasting plant used by Light and KTLA to send new features to radio listeners in Southwest Texas. High transmission towers dominate the scene, with an inset portrait of Claude Aniol, the station's general manager.

Light KTLA Texas Claude Aniol

Southwest radio expands with new features and news

The Light Office announces expansion starting Monday night with a microproduct and a trained newspaper man delivering news gathered by three major photo wire services. KTGA will add more features as the program grows inviting Southwest listeners to enjoy a different and highly entertaining broadcast.

KTGA Ars

Mexican auto body plans Laredo post

Nesiro Aug. 12. The international automobile arrangement meeting approved a plan to establish offices in Laredo and Monterrey to assist tourists in Mexico.

Laredo

Baby boa constrictor born in Laredo prize collection

Taredo Texas Aug 12 Milania Cavazax animal importer to private collection from Mexico and Central America announced a female boa constrictor bought has given birth to a male boa constrictor the first born in Taredo Cavazos keeps many reptiles and animals in his display his collection includes jumping beans parrots capuchins monkeys honey bears squirrels armadillos white rats dancing mice and other exotic creatures tourists visit his private zoo to see the animals both of these boa constrictors sell faster than any others.

Taredo Texas Milania Cavazax Din Mexico Centrl America Pirin Cavazos Laporte Hla Jump Mary Cayazos

Burlesque Troupe Arrested in Mexico

In Venaruz Mexico on August 12 a burlesque company including the chorus was arrested and fined after a performance deemed improper.

Mexico Venaruz

Saratoga Gaming crackdown narrows suspects at midway house

Troopers arrest 31 men at Saratoga Springs in a broad crackdown seizing about $3000 and gambling equipment amid a wider enforcement wave. Sixty players released as authorities clamp down on the operation between here and Lake Grenze.

Saratoga Springs Fataue Tront Lake Greunge

Tax Exemption Push for New Industries in Sonora

Local business leaders petition the legislature to exempt all new industries from taxation to spur rapid industrial growth in Sonora. the message notes potential sectors and cites classification references amid a classifieds context.

Tokio prepares for Graf Zeppelin arrival celebration

Tokyo residents plan a grand welcome as the Graf Zeppelin is expected this week. A parade along Ginn Dori is arranged with officials including Emperor Hirohito and War Minister General Usami set to attend. Dinners and dances at the American Club and hotel banquets are planned, marking a major international event for the island city.

Ualverwat Tokio Graf Zeppelin Hearst-Zeppelin Huo Eckraer Broun Anite Los Angeles Social Netionicia Spe Dr. Kekoner W Kie Hel Hilohite Eppelia Usali Bern Docnl Eppelin Jer

Robbers kidnap theater manager and loot safe

Robbers used a familiar Monday morning hold up method at the State Congress theater. They abducted manager Charles Deet from in front of his home Turced him to return to the theater and open the safe. A night watchman and two others were bound and gagged in the office. The loot totaled most of the weekend box office.

Cricago UPI State Congress Theater Ealh Charles Deet Moneger Turced Ted Peet Eni

Ten Injured When Cigaret Sets Off Fireworks Explosion

CHICAGO Aug 12 Fireworks piled in a cornrel yard during a church festival exploded just after midnight injuring ten people and shattering windows. Several hundred attendees fled as a burning cache sparked the blaze. The cigarette set pieces and rockets were used as festive displays.

Chicago

Three Die in Plane as Fliers Search for Missing Covering

Clovis New Mexico report states three fatalities after a cockpit vent cover blew off an aircraft during takeoff. Pilot and owner T. L. Stephens, 42, and passengers Thomas Be, Scully, 32, and Philip Berry, 20, were injured or killed as officials from Clovis Irona Continental airport investigated yesterday.

Clovis Tun Shin L. Stephens Thamag BE Scully Philip Berry Clovis Irona Continental

Vancouver Flier Hops for Mexico

In Los Angeles on August 12 a municipal flier attempting a non stop flight from Vancouver B C to Agua Caliente Mexico took off at 150 o clock local time. The flight aimed to complete a swift run to Mexico.

Vancouver Mexico Los Angeles Officinia B.C Agua Caliente

Fall From Swing Fatal to Boy in Trinity River

A boy died after falling from a swing and plunging head first into the Trinity River at Dido Crossing. Charlea Henderson, 14, of Axion, was reported dead at the scene. Police and rescue crews investigated the fatal accident on the riverbank.

Fort Wort Tezan Aur Charlea Henderson Axion Parser Canus Wiffries Trinity River Dido Crossing

Radio Programs at KTSA San Antonio Light

KTSA official San Antonio Light broadcasting station on 1290 kilocycles with 232.4 wavelength lists Monday August 12 530 pm A Light news flashes time signal 8 00 pm Black Play Boys 8 00 pm Night Club Romeanies C B 8 00 pm music 825 pm baseball signal Tuesday August ja ta0 A fa Reep bit overetses a m Heen FIL enercises 200 a m Musical programs 8 28 pm taan selections and other listed broadcasts with A Light news Washes Washer mariets

KTSA The San Antonio Hlackh HERD Romeanies C. B Dusic TAO

Radio Schedule Fragments From August Station Lineup

An OCR fragment lists station call signs such as KGRCHia KTAP KGPR and KYW with times like 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. It includes references to orchestras, weather, markets, police, and concerts, outlining day by day programming blocks and program titles for a central standard time broadcast lineup.

How Poisons Injure the Bladder and Kidneys

A promotional snippet declares mineral water from Hot Springs Arkansas as a remedy for bladder and kidney ailments. It claims poisons exit via urine and cites a prominent doctor endorsing Mountain Valley Water from Mountain Meadow Co as a valuable aid for prevention and treatment, urging readers to order via the distributor.

Ark Atriho Ioan Mies

Youths Admit Two Slayings in Chicago Area

Crimin al reports say two Chicago youths, Robert Cans and Bart Nicholson, confessed to recent slayings linked to a wave of robberies. The men, both named in a Sunday police briefing, implicated Katy Prewile Liddy in prior killings and described multiple robberies including the death of George Behteiner and the slaying of Leon Raymond in nearby Oak Park.

Crigago Sthich Hai Katy George Behteiner Plinrinner Lehbreiner Leon Raymond Oak Park Ezsiggiste

Dallas Life Firm Granted Charter

A Dallas life insurance company received charter approval from the Attorney General with capital stock listed as 3150.00 and incorporators Marvin of Dallas and WoTtaldiaw and Alva Beran of Waew Tissill. The firm will operate in general life health and accident insurance services under the name and structure approved.

Galt States Life Company of Dallas LL G Coaniiler Taday Marvin Nf Dalle WoTtaldiaw

Publix Acquires Saenger Theatre Chain In Stock Swap

Publix acquires Saenger theatres through a stock exchange. Publix previously held a minority stake in Barhgee theatres and was an equal partner in Publix Saenger houses. The merged group includes Cancaldated theatres Wilhy Kiives Loeas Lonm and Det theatres.

Dallas Suenger Amusement Company Orleans Mary Thank Southern Plains Gentral America Publix Publix Corporation Barhgee Theaters Fas Ea Publix-Saenger House Pubbl

Texan Dies in Firearm Accident Near Fort Worth

A Texan was killed and 35 others wounded in a firearm accident near Fort Worth as a weekend crash and incidents left several hospitalized. Authorities report the shooting occurred during a gathering, injuring many and resulting in one fatality.

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