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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reports on global tension and economic strain as countries like Argentina deploy troops and machines for protection while leaders face protests and domestic upheaval. A historical note recalls Frederick the Great’s stern discipline and the police state atmosphere rising amid wartime fears.
Hoover lights beam from Palmolive tower toward the municipal airport where national air races are taking place in Chicago. The photo captures the Lindbergh beacon atop the Palmolive building.
The article discusses a mix of European attitudes toward Russia, noting a police gesture granting clemency to ten hoarders of coins and currency. It describes social issues from prohibition-era pretenses to a Frenchwoman's husband-killing intrigue, ending with a note on Kipling and a continuation line.
A chaotic dispatch from Montevideo reports revolutionary movements in four American republics including Nazil Argentina Cubs and Peru. Rio Grande do Sul is unsettled as federal troops remain confined to barracks while Buenos Aires tightens security as three destroyers arrive to bolster President Yrigoyen.
Classified ad fragment offers a private home wanted for a couple with walking access to bus. Includes notes of antique walnut chest sale and various classified categories. Strong entities include Waveland, Moat, Light Clasel, and local classifications.
Partly cloudy Friday night and Saturday forecast. Highest Saturday temperature around 60s, with Friday’s low near 40s. Light to moderate variable winds, mostly northerly, expected for San Antonio and vicinity through the weekend per Friday forecast by H. Darboe, meteorologist.
Airmen in IGAURA Japan prepare for a nonstop trans Pacific flight under Harold L Bromley and Hart old Gritty. Weather delays pushed the start to tomorrow with the orange monoplane City of Tacoma wheeled from the hangar for fueling.
Rome Aug 20 The International Institute of Agriculture announced world wheat production for 1930 at 712000000 hundredweight, up from 677000000 hundredweight last year. The large increase reflects favorable growing conditions worldwide and signals a tighter market ahead.
Tanford MacNider presented credentials to the governor general in Ottawa and was formally welcomed as the United States minister to Canada.
Mayor C M Chambers announced an extensive improvement program for Riverside and Highland parks with immediate work. The plan includes sandkling the Riverside golf course, removal of tall grass, new bond stand and playground equipment, and rest rooms. A band stand will be removed and a permanent building erected. Jailed city workers will be set to work gangs to weed and clean sites. Public requests for winter children’s facilities will be granted.
Atlanta August 20 14- Daughter of the Confederacy express readiness to stand by sculptor Borglum if any arrest is attempted upon his arrival Saturday. Borglum creator of the Stone Mountain memorial faces old charges sparked by removal of models. Mayor-elect Kes plans immediate bond release if arrest occurs. Conference aims to settle disputes and resume work under city supervision.
Nankow Ang 2 4 report foreigners plan evacuation with 0 000 Neda menacing Changaha. Foreigners in the city will board gun boats tonight for evacuation. Fifteen hundred Changaha refugees arrived today aboard a Japanese steamer.
Austin officials announce a 60-day proration period for Pettus field oil pools after the operators' committee declared an overproduction in the danger spots. The order aims to curb output and stabilize the local oil market.
Amarillo reports that A D Payne, local attorney, has been indicted for murder in the death of his wife on June 27. The case centers on the alleged bomb attack and the ensuing investigation, with prosecutors pursuing a first degree murder charge.
William Randolph Hearst advocates no entanglement, saying he favored friendly relations with Germany and all European peoples. He credits Washington’s policy and Wilson’s reelection on the claim of keeping the United States out of war. He argues Europe’s war is primarily European and the U.S. should remain uninvolved.
The piece argues the United States entered World War I to safeguard democracy and ensure self determination. It contends Germany is now democratic, but the promised self determination for colonized peoples failed. It criticizes the Versailles outcomes and Wilson’s forgetfulness of the principle, leaving many nations under foreign domination.
A call argues that future war risks stem from enduring injustices, urging European nations to adopt peaceful policies. It supports self determination through plebiscites to decide national allegiance for ceded territories, seeking permanent peace and general contentment.
An armed posse and two deputies pursued Ray Sutherland in Marcola Oregon after a moonshine liquor delivery incident. Oscar Daley was killed by ambush fire, deputies Carlyle and Roach were wounded, and Ray Sutherland was captured. Bloodhounds traced a trail to the Sutherland home where the elder was believed wounded.
The forecast provides fragmented terms about temperatures and conditions for Friday and Saturday. Mentions of wind and moderate variables appear amid garbled phrases, leaving exact figures and locations unreadable.
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