Army plans housing, air corps expansion face cutbacks
The army shifts to disband extra units to fund a third air corps expansion while the Fifteenth Field Artillery battalion at Fort Sam Houston is cut to form vacancies. Officers warn the moves deplete other branches and could worsen army officer shortages. Fort Sam Houston garrison will shrink by 547 men with this reduction.
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Fifteenth Field Artillery
Fort Sem Houston
Fort Sam Houston
W. Frank James
Michigan
Army
RTOS
Eepost
Siyre
Ace Chat
AIR Force Incre
Washington
Field ‘Artillers
Air Corps
Air.corps
Ranajor
Panama
Armor Esport
Comst
National Guard
R. CO. TC
Congress
Director Helfington Plans Park Programs Under City Order
Director Helfington will plan programs at city parks under instruction from John Tinsard. He comes here from Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Helfington
John Tisnsard
Fort Werth
Fort Worth Man Assumes Duties With Playground Department
Fort Worth resident Jack Heffington arrives in San Antonio to oversee playgrounds as supervisor and plans a new varied activity program. He will work with Bob Buss under Joby Hansard, directing all city playgrounds.
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Jack Heffington
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Plasepounds
Bob Buss
Joby Hansard
Heffington
September conventions to bring visitors to San Antonio
Three conventions in September are expected to bring about 3500 delegates to San Antonio. The South Texas Leader's Institute meets September 2 to 4 with about 3000 attendees, Kats Station and Train Porters' association adds 1250 delegates, and the American business men's tour will stop for three dates starting September 9 with 150 members joining the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
T. C. Carrington
The
Charaber of Commerce
South Texas ‘Leader's Institute
Kats Station and
General Lassiter Expected at Fort Sam Houston
General William Lassiter, commander of the Eighth Corps area, and his aide First Lieutenant L. TD. Syme, are expected to return to Fort Sam Houston Friday morning after an inspection tour of National Guard camps in the oneps area. The trip was conducted by air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Lassiter
Eighth Corps
L. TD. Syme
Fort Sam Houst
Oneps
Joint control of rivers planned between Mexico and U S
The International Water commission, with Mexican and United States members, said the two sections work in harmony and will study technical reports to formulate principles for dividing waters of the Rio Grande, Colorado, and Tia Juana. An agreement will be drawn and kept secret until governments approve it.
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Mexico City
International Water Commission
United States
Edo
Rio Grande
Colorado
Tia Juana
Oz. Elwood Toot
Universal
Tnng
Remedy for Boithe Found in Kelp Feed
A chemist from the United States Department of Agriculture visiting Los Angeles forecast a disease eradication via kelp additive in cattle feed. John W. Turrentine said kelp’s iodine enhances milk quality, citing Cornell University experiments supporting kelp as a beneficial feed component.
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Los Angeles
John W. Turrentine
United States
Agriculture
Turrentine
Cornell University
Judge Agrees With Driver and Then Fines Him Double
Judge Watson finds driver Jesus Arroyo at fault after a collision and drunkenness charge. Arroyo claims a car malfunction but witnesses say he was asleep and drunk. He is fined ten dollars for the negligent collision and ten dollars for the drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge
Driver
Dave Wathon
Jesus Arroyo
Arroyo
Witrestes
Watson
Man Injured With Pool Cue In City Hospital Scene
Amador Mata, 29, of 228 Booth Frivstrest, was in Robert D B Green hospital Thursday receiving treatment for head injuries. Mata was struck over the head with a billiard cue in a pool hall according to police reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billiiard
Amador Mata
Booth Frivstrest
Robert DB. Green Hospital
Mata
Lieutenant Drumm Assigned Command at Randelfield Field
Lieutenant Drumm takes command at Randelfield Field relieving Captain DeFord. Lieutenant Terutom is due at Kelly Field and reports await assignment.
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Drumm
Lient
Inlh
Dremm Han
Randelpfield
Térutom
Kelly Field
Far A, DeFord
Schlinger Estate Left to Children in Probate Action
Four children stand to inherit after Mrs Lisa Sehlinger left a Sioux City estate. Probate proceedings began Thursday in the county clerk’s office. Executor Albert Sehlinger reported the heirs will receive the estate, with the will dated December 12, 192x.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlinger
Sioawa
Lisa Sehlinger
Alving Sehlinger
Selinger
Chief of Airport Flies to Wedding in New York
New York on August 22 reports Chief of Airport, Lieutenant Colonel Norman J., traveling for a wedding. He and party are believed en route to Chicago for the ceremony, with Mise Tavnee Wardell among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedding
New York
Ieutenant
Norman J
Ony
Chicago
Dan
Tavnee Wardell
Pary
Policeman Killed As Maniac Attacks Patrol Near Downtown
A policeman was shot dead and another seriously wounded during an early morning attack by a maniac patrol near the downtown area of Montgomery. Authorities seek the assailant as the investigation unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Afa
Court Proceedings in NINETY-FOURTH DISTRICT COURT
Disjointed court items include theft and forgery cases, dismissals, and bonds. Judges Anthony and Guerin Te Sonn oversee varied matters from Ex parte motions to traffic fines. The record lists numerous defendants, verdicts, suspensions, and acquittals across multiple dockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninety-Fourth District
W. S. Anthony
State of Texas
T. C. Hansard
Fred B. Steubens
John Pines
Joly Pines
Max Reinhardt
Marcuerite Reinhardt
Euil
Divaran
Enrique Remaguerca
Martha Remaguerra
Enil
State of Texas Va
William M. Clark
William
Clark
Alvener
Spiked Cannon Postpones Job for Snooze in Setup
Chicago, Aug 29. A bandit entered a restaurant near West Chicago with two pistols and ordered 33 customers to line up. He sat on a cushioned bench,.dozed off, and fell asleep amid the chaos. Police woke the groggy suspect, who identified himself as Chester Jonisnksi and complained of being sleepy. The incident ended with the would‑be robber under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tfisesas
Samtone
Chester Jonisksi
San Antonio Petroleum Board Affiliates With Texas Board
The San Antonio Petroleum Board of Trade, formed earlier this week, will affiliate with the Texas Petroleum Board at a meeting next Tuesday at the St. Anthony hotel. Officers include John W. Choate as president, G. C. Shaw vice president, H. T. Russell vice president, and W. W. Lighthouse as secretary treasurer. Directors list John O. F. Davenport, R. A. K. Hoffisan, C. A. Slim, A. W. Nuan, and W. J. Lighthouse. Committees on by-laws, program, membership, and finance were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Petroleum Board of Trade
Texas Petroleum Board
Anthons Hotel
W. I. Tighthouse
Thuredas
St. Anthony
John W. Choate
G. C. Shaw
Ht. T. Russell
WW. UL Lighthouse
The
Boar Af
Fohn
O. F. Davenport
H. Hloffisan
C. AL Slim
Roce
Russell
Te. E. McGee
A. W. Nuan
W. J. Lighthouse
Boy Rescued From Locomotive Switch Plunge
Aug 24 in Chatham Otarin a 5 year old boy was trapped on a switch rail as a locomotive bore down. Quick action by station men and the engineer prevented tragedy. the boy cried in pain but was saved with others signaling and guiding away from the engine area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Otarin
Donald Metsieger
Shane Lgaien
Wonalil
Euce
Street sweepers win new brooms for dusty routes
City department advertises bids for new brooms as street cleaning goals improve. Bids to be opened at designated office with comments expected on a start date and material quality for sanitation work. Local vendors and contractors may submit proposals for ongoing street maintenance.
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San Antonio
Joan
Xathage
Thief Robs Hotel Guest Near Levadard Lanier Resort
A hotel guest at Levard Lanier Resort was robbed of money after a thief entered an adjoining room. The incident details are incomplete in the report but indicate a theft occurred during a stay at the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levard
Lanier Hotel
Flood work petition seeks immediate closure of West Commerce Street
A petition to close West Commerce Street and place the big bend flood prevention work under Was was presented to Mayor C. M. Chambers by E J Altgelt. Chambers said he did not know Altgelt’s representational ties but inferred Smith-Young interests. The city will decide if Commerce Street and Meeting Street should be closed simultaneously, while Market Street flood work remains underway for about 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Commerce Street
Big Bend
Chambers
Paul E. Steffier
Market Street
Steffier
Coma Girl Improves at Baylor Hospital
Lois Boltz a 14 year old girl previously in coma after a fall from a moving auto at Beltz had gradual improvement reported by Baylor hospital authorities. She had been unconscious for about six weeks and, though her skull fracture was noted, she was occasionally able to speak a few words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Boltz
Baylor Hospital
Beltz
Warrant for Shipp to Await Return
A warrant for the arrest of Shipp was announced by Constable Tyke at Antonia on Thursday. The charges allege Shinn aided a bank robbery at the State bank and assisted in an assault. Deputy Rap Ginter and Deputy Sheriff Bexar County report Shipp is believed to be near air.
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Dia
eRiples
Shipp
Saa Antonia
Tyke Etre
Thursay
Shinn
Pat Fox
I. F. Goltz
Justice of the Perce
Rap Ginter
Bexar Cnunts
Aneriff
Winter Home Repairs Ad Urges Early Action
A classified-style notice urges homeowners to schedule winter repairs before bad weather arrives. It promotes services for painting roofs and other tasks and directs readers to consult the advertised services section for capable workers.
Lottery Changes Bring Prison Term in Havana
In Havana on August 2, government lottery reforms led to a life sentence for Berit Carmirin Garevin, linked to counterfeiting and threats. The article notes a grim phrase about the “roam of smiling gribes” and urges readers to contact Crockett 2400 for an ad-writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Berit Carmirn Garevin
Gribes
Alwayn
Yur Aptyice
Crockett 2400
Senate Towels Mount as Tariff Revisions Hit Wash
Washington Aug 22 VPI The overhead cost of revising the tariff shows in the capitol laundry bill. A total of 507 towels added to the list in a single month this summer traces to the Senate finance committee tariff struggles. The capitol including the senate and house buildings is a major customer of the housing corporation laundry, sending some 60 000 towels each month to wash during sessions. In July the laundry use fell off to 600 towels, with most increases heading to the senate office building. The tariff activity accounted for towel consumption of 12 995 compared with 9 088 in July 1928.
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Washington, D
VPI
Capitol
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
House
Housing Corporation
Stolen Clothing and Items From Multiple Homes
Clothing valued at 500 dollars and a sewing machine from Mfrs 0. Hughey on West Ashby, plus ten automobile tires from H. H. Taylor at 827 South famo street. Items stolen from George T. Frans at 124 West Gramercy and from the home of others. Total values cited include 3500 dollars for the articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siu
George T. Frans
West Gramercy Olice
Ain Electric Sewing Machine Yan
Hughey
West Ashby Place
H. H. Taylor
South
Famo Street
Two Soldiers Face Robbery Charges in Pistol Assault
Charges of robbery by assault with a pistol filed against Dodd field soldiers Daniel Kn and Carl R Sluseer before Justice of the Peace J F Quinn on Wednesday morning. They are accused of taking 520 and a $160 check from J M Halsey at 3622 South Presa Street Friday at gunpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Kn
Carl R. Sluseer
Dodd
Justice of the Peace
J. F. Quinn
J. M. Halsey
South Presa Street
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Lassiter
Herizbert
Hertzhere
Hertzbercs
Harmony
U. S
Mexico
Maniac
Justice
Yeate Court
Carlos Guerin Te
Porliris Garcia
William C. Goebber
Jess Arroyo
Babe North
N.C. Sul
Webster Singleton
Vecinte Medina
Porfirio Garcia
Jesus Arroso
Charles Jackson
L. G. White
Jimmie Lee
Florence Meeks
Ben Stawe
John H. Kennedy
Jon
C. Kuckentocker
Florence Meek
George V W. Krnison
B. Conda
Townie Johnson
Edwin Ivey
Alfred Silvas
I Thompson
W. F. Copeland
W. C. Gossett
Maclin Rodriguez
L. Davis
Rank & P
Snooze
OL Board
JON Society
Boy
Findert
Wolff & Marx Co
Soliel Felts
Rults
Nesco Saftematic
San San Antonio
Laney
Factory Demonstrator
West Commerce Annd
St. Mary’s Streets
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