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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1931

Page

8

Kidnapped Dad Still Missing After Desert Search

Long missing Henry Billingsley is sought after allegedly kidnapping his two sons in a stolen plane at Bishop California and landing on a dry lake near Lone Pine. Sheriff Tom Hutchinson plans to broaden the search to Los Angeles and Bakersfield, checking rooming houses and hotels for refuge.

Lone Pine Calif Agg Desert Ninupinin Henry Billingsley Bishop Cali Cheriff Tom Hutchinson Inso County Big County Los Angeles Bakersfield Hutchinson Tillieeler

Regents to Accept New UT Gymnasium in Saturday Meeting

Austin Aug 2 University of Texas regents will meet Saturday to accept the newly finished women’s gymnasium and to plan construction of men’s dormitories the Waller Greek boulevard the Lide field Memorial gateway and campus buildings as announced by President H Benedict

Texas U. Regents Austin University of ‘Texas Regents Raturday H. ¥. Benedict

Envoy Hanford MacNider Weeps During Iowa Visit

In Des Moines Iowa Aug 28 Hanford MacNider United States minister to Canada cried openly during a visit with friends at the Iowa Referee encampment He unexpectedly stepped into the range of a tear gas army during battle maneuvers tworudents describe the scene with shock and sympathy from onlookers

Demented Autoist Slain After High-Speed Chase

CHICAGO Aug 26 A demented motorist tears through the city core then outskirts ending in a fatal shooting. The pursued man, identified as DLts. Young a Franklin Park railroad clerk, was killed by Officer Bred Korbes when he jumped from his car armed with a hatchet.

Chicago Dlts Young Franklin Park, Jr Bred Korbes

Cuban Rebels Imprisoned After Filibustering Exposition

At Cabana fortress in Havana about 200 captured rebels were received. Leaders Jost Tolan Julio Guanaurd and Carlos Tierin were among those imprisoned. The movement's major leaders are in prison or in hiding as authorities claim the revolt in Oriente province is broken but vigil remains high.

Tiavana Cabana Meintera Gibara Tico Tolan Ieader Oriente Julio Guanaurd Arikela Carlos Tierin Col Aurelio Toxin Noto

France Russia to Reopen Parley in Paris October

Paris dispatch reports French officials say negotiations for a pan aggression and conciliation treaty with Soviet Russia will resume in October in Paris. The talks aim to reestablish formal relations between France and Russia.

France Russia Paris

Man and two girls held in hiker murder case

In Longview Texas Aug 25 1971 a man calling himself Smokr Smith and two self described girl companions were detained after an automobile led to the beating of a hitchhiker near Dorger. Officers report the trio, including a man with felony warrants, were held for questioning as a Mount Dorger investigation continues. One of the girls said she witnessed the beating. Sheriff J W McCormick oversees the inquiry.

Hiker Longview Texas Smokr Smith Dorger J. W. McCormick

Chevrolet dealer offers free estimates and low prices

The advertisement notes that Chevrolet owners can have their vehicles put in perfect condition under the dealer policy. It invites readers to visit for a free estimate and promises very low costs. Buyers are reminded that the new lower prices apply only at the dealers listed in the ad.

Agents Show Rent Listing in San Antonio Market

San Antonio renters face many listings as real estate firms run rental departments under seasoned supervisors who know city sections. Agencies cooperate with The Light's Free Rental Bureau to provide top rental service and show available properties across the city. Weekly notices report multiple listings and increasingly frequent visitor traffic to Light or Free Rental Directories.

San Antonio Light Ans Srerinn

Vacancies and Rent: A Management Insight

An excerpt from Apartment Havres and Management argues that lowering rents to fill vacancies can devalue property. It suggests landlords should use targeted light classified ads to reach tenants for properties of every description, noting tenants are plentiful at all price points.

San Antonio Apartment Havres and Management Magazine Helen Adx Mary Son

Phone Numbers To Remember Alamo Heights Fire Alarm

Public utility and emergency contact listings include Alamo Heights Fire Alarm at W. 6000 and Alamo Heights Police at Woodlawn 6000 along with Crockett 1400 and San Antonio Fire Alarm Cr. 527 and San Antonio Police Crockett 8000 plus Utmost in Want Ad Service Cr. 2400.

Alamo Heights Woodlawn Crockett San Antonio

Miss Young Pleased With Realty Advertising Service

Miss Young promotes Miss Alien Vann expert in houses for rent with five years of ad experience. The adviser helps San Antonio property owners by writing effective short descriptions and running ads for four to seven days at no cost. Call Crorkett 240 for free service.

Experia Misa Alien Vann San Antonio Crorkett

San Antonio Rental Market Sees Surge Ahead of School Openings

The Light reports a rising rental market as hundreds of families move into San Antonio before schools reopen. Realtors expect higher demand for remodeled apartments and single homes in September while The Light lists available properties and rental guidance through its directory and offices across the city.

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