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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1930

Page

2

Notables See Gricago Air Carnival Notable Event

Crowds line national air races as Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh watch. Detroit News Air Transport trophy open to single motor ships above 1000 pounds. Lindberghs plan Detroit departure as notables parade continues. Women racers post marks with O Donnell and May Britlip among top finishers. Fearb wins civilian free-for-all, hitting 70.18 mph in a 25 mile race.

Ostoago Cherkke A. Lindbergh Detroit News Air Detroit Wolfgang Yoo Gronas North Atlantic Gierd O'Donnell Lone Beach California Chlus May Britlip Kaueas al Bear Se. B. Fearb

Officers Shot at Mitford Hospital in Calcutta

In Calcutta on August 29, acting Inspector J. Lorman of the police and Superintendent E. Sodeon were shot and seriously wounded as they left Mitford Hospital in Draece. Aresolver was the weapon. a hospital employee fired ineffectively. Two Bengali suspects were arrested on suspicion in connection with the crime.

Galcutta Poalcutta India UPFE

Ban on United States Film Sales in New Zealand

Representatives of a major American film corporation have been instructed by New Zealand offices to cease selling films there. The directive targets distribution activities and ensures all sales in New Zealand are halted, signaling a regulatory or compliance action affecting releases and imports.

U.S New Zealand Eleington Ik LP Sebrican “Motion Corporationg Cecee Aclling Filme Te Ibe Downiies

American Steamer Towed to Harbor

A distressed Boertormer Express liner broke down 400 miles off the northeast coast on August 21 and was towed to her pier by a tug. The incident halted vessel service temporarily as repairs were arranged.

York Boertormer Expression Todas

Aged Cosmopolite Dies in Argentina

Dr Teines P. Keltey 82, lawyer, world traveler and educator, of Buenos Aires, died here after a heart attack. He was a noted cosmopolite and had long career in law and education.

Cosmopolite Argentina Mase Teines P. Keltey Buenos ‘Aires

Officer Messons Pride in Duty Amid Tragic Hospital Trap

Officer Charles Messons, a patriot who faced danger in the line of duty, died after a fall while restraining a bush during an incident at Rob ert B.Green hospital Friday. A second patient at 210 San Pedro Avenue woke during the night to drink cough syrup and accidentally splashed disinfectant. Fred Fuentes of 1063 North Sztefo Iatreel was treated for mouth injury after a bell incident. O L Mathis, 36, 631 Avant Street, went to the hospital after a thorn punctured a finger while handling a rose bush.

Charles Messons Robert B.green Hospital T. 4 San Pedro Avenue Fred Fuentes North Sztefo Iatreel Stecek O. L. Mathis Avant Street

Mauretania Chief Bets On Speed After Docking

York August 20. The Mauretania captain offered to bet 500 pounds against 500 dollars that the liner Mawes lacia would exceed 24 knots after disembarking. The wager came as he pleaded guilty to passing by the Cercian Hart Europe, then traveling at 21 1 4 knots.

Mauretania York Mawes Lacia Ig Cercian Hart Europe

Further Wrangling on Navy Power Rapped

A letter to The Light argues the naval parity debate is pointless as three great powers reach a temporary mutual agreement on disarmament aims. It says the main goal was to curb competition in shipbuilding and warns continued arguing shows unfriendly attitudes. Calving Coolidge writes in the series.

Northampton Mass The Light United States Calvin Coolidge McClara Byrdhceve Coolidge San Antonio

How to Enjoy Picnic With a Baby Advice Source

Washington guidance from a federal bureau urges careful baby care during Labor Day outings. It recommends keeping infants in a stroller or hammock, avoiding strangers handling the child, and ensuring a ready water supply for safety and comfort.

Washington, D. C United States Chiferens Buresa Tim Ugh Supply

Sunflash Beacon Beckons to Fliers

Chicago reports a new aerial guidance beacon, the sunflash beacon, visible for about a mile. The beacon’s rays reflect in all directions and are magnified by a magnified design near the predatory landmarks described, signaling navigation aid for pilots.

Chicago A. N. Ie

Reserve Officers Trained Amid Year Training Period

The Herald reports the reserve officers training period nearing completion for the year. Eighty seven officers have completed training since January 1, with most trained in summer. States within the area represented and some from outside. Training covered infantry field artillery and mortar elements.

Weather and travel notes from scattered city reports

Fragmented weather bulletin lists cloudy conditions across multiple towns including Helena, Dallas, and Corpus Christi. Mentions winds and temperature hints with scattered city names and vague forecasts.

Tolainte Altseta Brownstire Cherleston Cheyenne Corpus Chilal Texas Teese Char Creuas Helena

Midair Plane Collision Injures Crew in Iowa Race

Two planes collided during a stunt show practice in Des Moines causing multiple injuries. The Three Flying Bons of Guns troupe members were involved. Vernon Lerole, 24, Mitcherike Iowa, and Harold Waller 10, Xar Wally Iowa, are reported among the most seriously injured with fractures.

Des Moines Loys Sinto Vernon Lerole Mitcherike Iowa Hara! Waller Xar- Wally Lowa

Bairnsfather Faces divorce suit in New York

The divorce action names cartoonist Cecilia A Bairnsfather as respondent amid prior alienation of affections claims filed by Mrs Bairnsinther against Miss Cotlee re tering. The filing follows unspecified marital tensions and subsequent litigation.

New York Constance Collier Notresa Cecilia A. Bairnefather Tanay Cilmtruil Dlivate Epainst Hee Harbars Haches Hrner Bairnsfather Bairnsinther Miss Cotlee

Initiation Plans for San Antonio Sorority Benefit

Members of the Sorority Benefit Association in San Antonio prepared to initiate about 200 new members after a campaign dinner and dance at the Casino Club ballroom. Robert Watkins directed the campaign. remarks were given by Leinart and Mrs Emma Doilgen. Marguerite Wallace led dancing lessons with a program after dinner. Virginia Ree Riches performed a dance number along with others.

Sovority San Antonio Robert Watkins Wistriet Manjaeet Toa Stenaster Adirestion Leinart Neesidene Emma Doilgen Harding Council Marguerite Wallac Maraner Waleface School of Vie Virginia Ree Riches Arethar Crdeger Arline Wearne Jerry Wallaces Gastr Chapman Eel Teffner Jeanettte Sunilian the Association Walkins

Veteran Reporter Lee Johnson Dies on Grass Fire Duty

Oakland Estates near Los Angeles saw veteran police reporter and district attorney investigator Lee Johnson perish from a heart attack after contending with a grass fire threatening his home on Babcock Road. Johnson served decades in law enforcement journalism and public safety coverage.

Lee Johnson Oakland Estates L. A Babcock Road

Death Toll Rises From Gause Fire Near San Antonio

Veteran reporter Lee Johnson of the San Antonio Light died fighting a blaze near Kin Lome, with nine others injured. Fire Captain Clyde was wounded by shattered glass while extinguishing flames that threatened a storage area of turpentine and oils. A separate collision between a fire engine and a truck sent four more people to hospital. The flames, starting in a second floor chip shop, caused about $100 in damage as crews battled the blaze and saved a warehouse full of combustibles.

Lee Johnson District Attorney’s Office San Antonio Kin Lome Gockland Oiles Yebcouk Johnson Burkday Jobueua Light Suintess M. Chambers Theo Dolineau Whit Oma Ally Kent Fire R W. Clyde No. 1 Fire Company Dice Seidtux Ang Varnish Company West Commerce Streal Cout GLARE Clyde Wen Robert Gresn Builing Watorcroom Hurta J.3 Barzan No 17 Manuel Valesquez Hollywood San Vedro Bantos Vatino Miguel Valesquez Taupe Valenquéz Marguerita Valesquez

Kinesford-Smith Undergoes Tonsillectomy in Midplburg

Belland August 24 4F1 Wing Commander Charlee Kingaford-Smith of Australia underwent a tonsil removal at Kla Tonsie in the Rama hospital where he was treated for appendicitis. The condition is reported as progressing favorably with a calm recovery.

Kinesford-Smith Midpleburg Belland Charlee Kingaford-Smith Famaan Australia Tofay Winderwent Kla Tonsie rAmo Hospital

Heavy Taxes Hit Leading British Sportsman

New York Aug 40 UPI dispatch reports that Lord Derby’s top British sportsman complains tax pressures cut funding for yearling sales and training. Trainer Frank Butters faces financial strain as revised levies bite into racing operations.

New York Uplara Lamdon Timmany Barl Derby Peechee Frank Butters

Old Portuguese Bank Faces Suspension of Receivership Action

In OPONTO Portugal on August 20 the bank of tore Auguaty Diananil Sans suspended payment and the application for appointment as receiver. The creation Tated the Mabiliton at me aramilion daliner.

Oponto Portugal Ate Tore Auguaty Diananil Sans Aramilion Daliner

Ukulele Ike Ordered to Pay Wife Alimony

Los Angeles, Aug. 29. Clift Edwards known on stage as Ukulele Ike was ordered by a court to pay his estranged wife Irena Edearde 250 weekly alimony in their divorce action. Edwards claimed no money while noting he previously earned and spent income from community property and an action to dissolve the settlement is pending.

Edwards Neaperia

Bribes Heard in Dry Agents Trial Reported

In Washington August 20 testimony detailed direct bribe payments to defendants in the dry agents case. Jack McBride testified about payments to Willisn MM. Whitenes, an aide to Lele, with one defendant receiving 1724 dollars for immunity from arrest related to moonshiner activity.

Shatt Ls Wash Hay Dr. Lele Problbision Act Enforcemor It Jack McBride Oed Willisn MM. Whitenes Lste Asistant Grayg Aabor

Wailing Wall Frag as Solved Terugalem Ave 28

A terse report outlines a government proposal on the Wailing Wall issue. It endorses recognizing Jewish rights and restricting access for non Jews, aiming to ease tensions while preserving orderly conduct at the sacred site.

Terugalem UPI Xnav Egomites Ipzh Mane

Sister Sues Diva for Missing Gems in 810,000 Suit

Afri dleus Sicaper sues singer Frieda Hem pel claiming two jewelry pieces were pawned years ago and later recovered by the diva. The suit alleges deception and seeks 810,000 in damages filed by the singer’s sister in supreme court.

Mme Frieda Supreme Afri’ Dleus Sicaper Mrr Schaper Abe Opera Elar

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