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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1929

Page

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Today Employment Problem Better Brains

NESIDENT DOOVER'S forceful address to nearly 400 industrial feedere In Washington yesterday is one for which the country will thank him. It is found to produce results. There is no cause for any pessim ism or permanent discouragement. But the well informal men know that there is been a shurp increase in Auer payment. We hate the United States probably folly as many uocoproyers as there are in Gritain, where yor crumrot pays a dele, enough to live on each work to those out of work. We have here 2,000,000 more unemployed than they have 4 France, s where unemployment is practically unknown. And this is surprising in the richest, most prosperous country on earth .the president is determined to do something about it. Professor Yon Heonomo tells oiler scientists at Columbia caltore med-)

Nesident Doover Washington United States Yor Crumrot France, S Wallington B.C. Bie Boover White Svesterday Honcer Ite Tia Ani Inferthee Risi Industries Gms Ellin

Vision of future human evolution and space travel

A fragmented column surveys brain development and future human evolution, imagining a mature brain enabling space travel and planetary communication. It speculates on a distant unaffordable future where humans become a single garden-machinery species, with ethical shifts away from wealth accumulation and deceit.

Thirteen Jailed on Vagrancy Charges to Work for City

Thirteen men were fined $30 each after trial in Corporation court for vagrancy. Fire and Police Commissioner Tit Wright, acting judge, ordered brush cleanup crews and a chain gang to tidy city parks. Listed offenders include Oscar Bentel and several others, as the city denounced transient vagrancy.

Corporation Sity Tit Wright Ganz San Antonio S Atny Garry Ween Oscar Bentel BL. Brown Carl Hauptman George Clark W. Comper Tee Randall Rasmond Accerari Brittman Jeanider Carovach Vonie Grrnde M. TL Redrowry William Mecombe Lowry Comou

Second Explosion Rocks Pittsburgh

A second explosion occurred today near the scene of the blast that killed five and injured several in Moonhall suburb. The blast damaged Sundri Store and an adjoining area. Yesterday's explosion demolished the Munball Post Office building.

PE Reservn Ee Perkong Moonhall Yesterling Sundri Ktore Munball

Man Says God Told Him to Slay Wife

Dee SRATTIM, a 62 year old retired alias, was held today in the county jail on charges of beating his wife to death, Mrs Catherine F Howard. He told officers a command from God. Mrs Howard's skull was fractured by a blow struck while she slept.

Srattim Dee William MT. Howard Catherine F. Howard Howard Patie

VARE DENIED SEAT IN SENATE IN 1926 VOTE

Washington December details show Senator elect Wilson winning after lengthy contest. Vote tally excluded Vare rose 22 to SS2 with Republicans opposing and Democrats supporting the victory. Probes and costs cited as Senate resolved to declare Wilson seated after determination of voting plurality.

Community Chest Planned to End Charitable Overlaps

A special city committee led by Mrs. J Riog and four appointees met Mayor C M Chambers to discuss forming a community chest. They aim to coordinate merchant and citizen support, reduce overlapping campaigns, and ease fundraising burden. Officials have not confirmed plans, with announcements expected after January.

Jury Delivers Death Verdict in Strangling Case

In Wheaton Illinois John Preeton aged 28 testified he recalled nothing of the wild party that led to Agnes doburgon’s death by strangulation on October 12. The jury convicted him last night of murder and called for the death penalty.

Three Recover From Burns In Fatal Union Bus Fire

A Union Bus Line bus caught fire and burned near Frederickalacg ron niup mil from the city on Thursday afternoon. One woman identified as Mrs. Toes Worrester of Nixon, Vevis died at Santa Rosa in Mirmacy. Driver Tub Lures saved others though his clothing burned. he was only slightly burned. The bus was destroyed and fifteen reels of moving picture film were damaged. An investigation was ongoing Friday.

Union Abs Pralevivka Tung Cexas CIF Sara Busa Infirmary J. Morgan la Angelo le Will Ruselso Brady San Antonio Brady Blige

Divorce Granted To Lonisg J Esephose From Espinosa Golfer

A Superior Judge Gi Ty granted a decree of divorce today to Mrs Lonisg J Esephose from A 6 Espinosa, a well known golfer. The complaint accuses Espinosa of moral and bodily wrongs.

Hrban Francisco Lonisg J. Ese Phose Espinosa Gi Ty. Ln Inshanih Morse and Auilen

Nation's welfare drive swells as business chiefs vow growth

In a landmark White House meeting, President Hoover and 400 top business executives pledged a robust 1930 expansion. They forecast over $1 billion in rail investment, $38 billion in construction, and widespread capex across industries, signaling no retrenchment and a new national council of business leaders.

Divorces Sought By Husband In Valentine Married Case

I. L. MacLaire filed for divorce from Helen Simonu MacLaire in Marland on December 6. The husband described his wife as sullen irritable moody and contemptuous while noting their marriage began on Saint Valentine’s Day.

Marland Helen Simonu MecLure MacLaire Kyoren Whey

Colder Weather With Clouds Set for San Antonio

A cold front brings clouds and colder air to San Antonio and surrounding areas. Friday night and Saturday will see lows around 47 to 18 degrees with brisk southwest winds. Occasional rain is possible in northeast Texas, with a sharp drop in temperature into Friday night and Saturday.

San Antonio Ank A Weather Bureau Texas West Stary Saturda Amarillo

City Considers Purchasing Fresh Gravel Pit on Castroville Road

City officials weigh acquiring a new gravel pit along Castroville road as the old city pit near the same road nears depletion. Street Commissioner Paul Steffler announced plans to test the site next week to determine gravel depth and assess costs.

Pravel Castroville Road Paul 2 Steffler Iridas A. M Ada Steffler Adama

Hog Answers Call Sent Over Radio From Prairie View

A hog calling contest broadcast by radio from Prairie View Kansas ended abruptly when a contestant’s voice noise pierced the kitchen window, startling those nearby and leaving the audience awaiting a rerun.

Hog Qver Radio Tunulas. Colu Prairie View Kon Sre

Tariff Bill Taken Up By Senate After Vare Ruling

UTM Washington December 6. Unable to assemble Senate Finance Committee, Smoot moved to take up the tariff bill soon after the Vare case disposition. The action comes as the House tax reduction resolution awaits action and indicates urgency in tariff measures.

UTM D.C Senate Finance Committee Caniman Smoot Senate

Maj. Gen. Bullard Dies in Apartment Heart Attack

New York dispatch reports Maj. Gen. Robert Lee Bullard, retired, collapsed in his apartment and is in critical condition following a heart attack. The incident occurred today, with hospital status evolving as doctors monitor his condition.

New York Der Robert Lee

Mexican political manifesto travels to San Antonio amid revolt tone

A Mexican movement manifesto calls for armed preparation for Vasconcelos return to Mexico from the United States. Dr Francisco Del Rio Di San Amionia and others urge supporters to join an uprising, while American Ambassador Morrow faces criticism over election results. Vasconcelos plans further meetings in Nogales, Texas, and San Antonio.

San Antonioa Visconeslos Mosica United States Vlaine Mexico Morrow

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