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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1929

Page

2

Catholic Knights Seek End to Mexican Church Clash

The Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus opened in Milwaukee with focus on Mexico's church government conflict. Over 60 councils faced suspension. an agreement aims to reestablish subordinate units, resume welfare and education work, and require Mexican birth for clergy. Endowment funds for priesthood are under study to support stability of religion in Mexico.

Milwaukee Wis Mexico Iiscuasion Heights of Columbus Canveation Kairhss Tern

One Man Signs for Y Camp So It Is Called Off

Plans for a two week camp for members of the YMCA between ages 15 and 30 were abandoned after only one invitation was issued. Mor rap, business manager, said the camp was to start Monday and next year a camp would be planned.

T. CM Sceardine Mor Rap Morgan

State and government settle gasoline tax dispute

Assistant Attorney General Rice M. Tilley met Col. David H. Biddle and officers of the Eighth Corps Area Monday, securing a friendly settlement of the controversy over the state tax on gasoline. The state official expressed appreciation for government cooperation.

Rice M. Tilley David H. Biddle Eighth Corps Army

Fourth Degree Kindness Credited in Extortion Plot Confession

Aug 20 report states Vittorio Festante confessed to an extortion plot after being subjected to a so called fourth degree approach. Tony Blea, state attorney investigator, explains the technique uses kindness over force and led Festante to reveal details about threatening Vino Marchese for money.

Vittorio Festante Tony Blea Cante Bleau

Pugilist Burns to Death in Jail in Toledo

Billy McVee known as Kich Ritchie burned to death in the Toledo town jail. He had been jailed early in the evening on a drunkenness charge and was to perform later that night. The fire of undetermined origin destroyed the building.

Tacoma Wash Ang Billy McVee Kich Ritchie Toledo McVee Teledo

Duchess of Chicago Barred by Soviet Censor

A Vienna operetta titled Duchess of Chicago faced censorship from Soviet authorities. A letter to producer Eroerieh Kalman declares the show a blatant bourgeois act and condemns the idea of continued political conflict as unsuitable for Soviet audiences.

Duchess of Chicago Vienna Chiago Soviet Eroerieh Kalman

Texas U Frato On Four Year Probation

At the University of Texas the regents imposed four year probation on all fraternities and sororities, abolished the German club and the ribbon clubs, and ordered faculty approval for initiation. A joint committee will supervise social groups and decide on abolition at probation end. Skull and Bones and Theta on Epsilon were among those abolished.

Austin Tush Meek University of Texas University Oeimaberskyy Aueh Skull and Bones Theta

Tinted phones gain popularity in Paris

Paris devices of varied hues are trending as authorities permit colored telephones. Government had pushed for black sets but allowed tints from ivory to deep red.

Paris Matherto

Fire Sweeps Four Bristol Buildings

Fire originating in the King Cochran building in Bristol's business district swept through four business houses and was brought under control early today. Damage estimated at about 200000 dollars. No injuries reported.

Bristol King-Cochrane

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