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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1933

Page

21

New War Car for Persians Tested at Aberdeen Grounds

An eight ton armored car built for the Persian government by America LaFrance of Mimira New York underwent a secret road test at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland. The vehicle features a one pounder and machine guns with four forward speeds and dual steering allowing backward travel at high speed. Officials say it is not a tank but could aid in war and crowd control. The Persian ministry confirmed the order but gave few details on its intended use.

Washington, D. C America la France Company Mimira N.Y Aberdeen Momits United States War Department Elmira War Department

666 MACH TABLETS SALEVA Cheetah Malaria Frassn

Advertisement presents a medicinal tonic claim pack a mix of ailments and speedy relief. It touts 36 mile reach and names a string of remedies branded as laxative and tonic with aggressive language. It reads like a period patent medicine pitch with bold claims and generic ingredients.

Argentinians Raid American's Home

Concordia Argentina August fifteenth a group of unidentified persons attacked the residence of Lieut Col Samuel Donovan. Shots were exchanged and no one was hurt. Authorities believed the raid connected with radical activities.

Concordia Argentina Samuel Donovan Activifes Radirale

Youth Arrested For Cash Theft In Lubbock

Detectives Tuesday held a one year old? Lubbock youth after a Monday afternoon chase. He allegedly snatched 11 dollars from a cash register at a WoOW filling station. The station sits at 10381 North New Braunfels Avenue.

Lubbock Woow Bbel New Braunfels Avenue

Insull Says Americans Not Good Sportsmen In Greece

In Athens on August 15 Samuel Insull declares he will not be extradited to the United States over the 2 billion dollar utilities collapse. He blames Americans for hounding him, says he left no personal debts, and expresses hope for loyal friends to help with possible litigation costs while his wife remains at his side during exile.

Samuel Lnsall Athens Samie Insull United States Slaun Tris Greece Ural Samuel Insull Jesu Mfrs

Wife Held in Gay Torch Staying of Divorced Husband

In Rockford Illinois Aug 15 7 a penny box of matches a porcelain wash basin and a quart of Baseline allegedly used to burn Kat Hanson to death led to the arrest of his divorced wife May 38. She denied guilt while authorities said gasoline from the basin was poured on Hanson as he sat in his car ignited with a single match and the attacker fled as flames engulfed him.

Rockford Ill Kat Hanson May

Problem Child Faces Prison Term For Slaying Mother

Balfe MacDonald aged 17 known as a problem child faced early transfer to the state prison at Jackson to serve 10 to 14 years after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the killing of his widow mother Grace MacDonald at their Flint Michigan home on May 27. Attorneys debated disposition of his father’s half million dollar estate after the sentencing by Judge James Parker yesterday.

Flint Mich Balfe MacDonald Jackson Balfe James Parker Grace MacDonald

France May Face Slaying Charge

Pasadena dispatch reports Charles Kelley, Jupiter police chief, will seek murder charges against Harold Wolcott for the fatal slaying of Mele Bendowski at the roof of Wolcott's apartment. Bendowski, a 19 year old blonde beauty parlor operator, died early Sunday. Wolcott, a 22 year old florist, is in custody on suspicion of murder.

France Pasadena Onlif Charies Kelley Jupiter Mele Bendowski Harold Wolcott Wolcott Wolcalt

Haven for deposed president rental loan directory

A fragmented note advertises Light Classified Money To Loan offering borrow money through rental directory. It mentions securing through Piggy Wiggle stores and asks readers to request it. The text is largely a promotional snippet with unclear context about a deposed president.

Light

State Buys Fei Ferry Move Focuses On AG Opinion

State Highway Commission seeks AG opinion on authority to purchase the Galveston to Port Bolvar ferry. If authorized, it plans to start negotiations with ferry owners, with state engineers to appraise the property's value ahead of a possible legislative sanction. Also notes death of Brady’s first mayor W D Crothers at 69.

Austin Texas Highway Commission Attorney General’s Department Galveston Point Bolvar W. R. Ely

Blue Star Ointment Advertises Itch and Rash Remedy

An advertisement promotes Blue Star Ointment to treat itch rash tetter foot itch ringworm or eczema with quick absorption and germ-killing action. It promises soothing relief and includes a money back option if it fails.

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