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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1930

Page

8

SEEK BODIES FROM FERRY SINKAGE NEAR WESTMORELAND HAMPSHIRE

In Westmoreland New Hampshire on August 18 divers searched the Connecticut River for four bodies from a sunken flat bottom ferry. The drowned were Ray Austin 50 and his wife with their infant, a Muslin family boarder William Clark, and a second auto occupant a foot passenger. The ferry tipped due to uneven weight as two cars crossed. The operator, a 75 year old, escaped with the rescue boat. A corrections officer helped at the scene.

Westmoreland N. H Ray Austin East Putnes William Clark Mustin Fron Eset Putney Botton Westcoreland House of Correction

Durant to Build New Bantam Car for U S Market

Durant announces Durant Motors plans to contract 160,000 Mathis cars, now built in France, for introduction in the American market. The move signals a major expansion in Durant’s automotive line as it seeks to leverage the Mathis design for U S buyers.

Durant Detroit Durant, Maate, Incorporated Rane Afgeture Mathis EH. E.C. Mathis Ceinry Strachourt France

Turbulent Mews From Virginia Camp and Veiled Bets

A fragmented note reports a home made miniature golf course at Mr. Toover's camp in Virginia and jokes about sensational summer hardships. It mentions vaudeville ambitions, a broken record, and delaying plans for moving picture rights. Three senators visiting Russia are cited as seeking material to extend the current debate session.

Armada to Escort Dead Planes Into City Welcome

An armada from the South West will fly from St Louis Friday to join squads of army navy and marine ships over Chicago. A squadron of 50 privately owned planes will gather in St Louis Thursday for the maneuver as the visiting fliers of America and Europe are escorted along ticker-tape lines into the city.

Chicago South End St. Louis National Air Riers St Louis Army Navy Marine America Europe

HERO AWARDS HOUSE STUDIES

Washington Aug 1. Members of two house committees were selected to draft policy for awarding World War I hero decorations. Present law fixes five years for medal awards, with army opposition to extending the limit. Efforts to extend the period have been made, but officials warn against awarding after witnesses fade and memories dim.

Washington, D.C i—Faerd House

Bromley to Leave Tokio for U S Flight

Bromley, a Pacific coast flyer, started toward Tokio after an earlier attempt from Tacoma to Tokyo was abandoned due to plang trouble at the start. He plans to bow off for the United States within a few days, continuing his long flight.

Bromley Tokio Yorqhama INS Marald Bromles Pacific Coast Tacoma Tokin United States

Firestone Would Save Girl Self CAMBER 4 De Ag

Harvey reveals a plan to rescue a girl from hardship. The statement discusses a self help approach and a guiding hand to protect a boy who answered an Edison quiz in an unusual manner. The fragmented text mentions desert conditions and a potential rescue effort.

Firestone Girl Harvey Guide Sweethark Vireselé Mk Pervent da Edison

Bodies of Lost Couple Found in Hidden Car

In Medicine Hat Alberta Adam Snyder and three year old Minnie Sinem, missing since October, were found dead in Snyder's car. The vehicle was hidden in a mullein bush and a note beside them indicated poison. Authorities say the case appears to involve a murder suicide or related tragedy.

Medicine Hat Alta Adam Snyder Minnie Sinem Snyder Hidkden Mullabu Key Tank Puison

French poet Ri voire dies in Paris at 58

Andre Ri voire, a noted French poet of the last generation, died in Paris today at the age of 58. He gained recognition for his lyric works and contributed to contemporary French literature.

Paris Andre Rivoire

Open Sore Cure Ad Claims Painless Healing

An old advertisement touts a skin treatment promising to draw out infection and heal ulcers and boils. It credits a “President An drew Javison” and proclaims guaranteed relief with a powerful antiseptic formula sold by W. F. Gray Co. in Nashville, Tennessee.

Andrew Javison

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