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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1930

Page

3

Burglary spree hits local residents and businesses

Early yesterday two burglars were frustrated after attempting to raid multiple homes in Awakened, Indiana Street, and nearby addresses. Victims including B W Smith and G E Tunner reported intruders entering rooms and fleeing with nothing. Other thefts included $11, cash, cigars, candy, and car parts at several locations, with police responding to alarms and pursuing suspects.

B.W. Smith Piedmont Street Stith Smith G. E. Tunner Indiana J. G. Ballinger West Aful Derry Street North Presa John Bu Ich

Hoover Plans Eatra Session In Congress Fight Details

Hoover contemplates an extended congressional session to handle relief legislation and the Supreme Court issue. reports state he may ignore party leaders to push the Tongue court agenda, while Republicans at the Capitol resist, hoping to delay action until next December. White House observers note the president’s aim to force progress on the court dispute despite internal party resistance.

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Christmas Social Calendar At Fort Sam Houston

Fort Sam Houston hosts a series of holiday gatherings as officers families and guests arrive for the season. Notables include Lt. Col. and Mrs. Coburn hosting at their quarters, Maj. Gen. Winans honored at a dinner dance, and several dances and dinners at the San Antonio Country Club and the quarters of officers. Guests include families from Chicago Lubbock and Corpus Christi with attendees and celebrants listed among local society.

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Ringling Circus Man on Honeymoon and Fireworks Ad

Fragmentary notice reports a Ringling circus man on honeymoon amid city chatter. An advertisement promotes New Year celebrations with fireworks stock, urging readers to buy from George Keene druggist at Military Drive, claiming large stock and the "Lexus" fireworks dealer.

Christia Piaza George Keene Amestéen Orripua Ole Finsh Geran Rerkede Ciielling Aigea Dingo Lonte Rosenine Ann Hamne Taremt Reiatt Trewornn Ringling Circus Jensey City J Bes John TT Sirs Emily Hinag Sentor Frank Tinga Lexus

Shepard case nears jury in controversial murder trial

Proceedings reveal defense arguing jealousy and alleged natural affection drove the accused to engage Miss Brandon after Mrs. Shepard's death. The government claims deliberate poisoning and torture with mercury. witnesses dispute Mrs. Shepard's mental state, while the defense accuses prosecutors of unfair methods and seeking a conviction regardless of truth.

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Farm Aid Bill Delayed as Hoover Fight Looms

Interstate Commerce Committee Chairman Corzens plans to open with chairmen names George Otis Smith Marcel Goranus and others to push power aid action. New York mounted police horses fall ill after apple gifts amid unemployment feeding, prompting a stop.

Nees Corzens Interstate Commerce George Otis Smith Maine Marcel Goranus Louisiana Iaw McNinel North Caroling Claude le Draper Wyoming Ralph Willianson Washington State Senith Moult M&ke New York Mulrooney

Saturday Night Radio Listings Mix with StationsKTSA and More

A dense schedule of radio programs across multiple stations KTSA WOAI KONO KTAP KVSA and others for Saturday night and Sunday early hours. Listings include orchestras Dean Goldkette Gunter orchestra Radio Forum labor programs church services and varied entertainment with times ranging from evening to early morning.

Senator Iran Johnson to debate world court at league forum

Senator Iran Johnson of California, among the invited speakers, will discuss why the United States should not join the world court on KTSA at 8 30 Saturday night. He will present views alongside Senator Arthur Crofer of Kansas in a forum on the League Court. Lieutenant Dwight H. Schaffner will recount earning a congressional medal of honor at 7 30 a m. Eddie Hickenacker will host the event, followed by a San Antonio opera broadcast from the Chicago Civic Opera House at 9 p m featuring Curtis Pavloska Dofrese and Pines sens. The program may be heard on KDKA RWK WHEN THO WL.

Iran Johnson California Ivenneilin- Wea Senate League Goarl United States League Court KTSA World Court Arthur Crofer Kansas Lieut Dwite ORMNX H. Schaffnér Woat Eddie Hickenacker San Antonio Cayalel Titunn Chicago KDKA RWK

Canadian to Be Indian Viceroy

Viscount Wellington, 64, prominent in Canada, will become Viceroy of India upon Lord Irwin's March retirement. Announcement surprised many, amid public talk of Ramsay MacDonald and protective appointments.

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Radio slang and a windy catalog of musical names

The column rants about radio culture and listening habits. It mentions vivid phrases like “ethvitis” and “crying towels,” cites Ray Perkins and Nathaniel Shilkret, and recalls Shilkret’s early career from boy clarinetist to composer in New York orchestras.

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Santa Claus to Face Low Mood in West Amid Tight Times

Federal officers say shoppers react to economic strain as Christmas goods fly off shelves. Commerce officials report steady gift purchases despite cautious mood, with retailers noting strong demand for seasonal items.

AID HURT IN AUTO CRASH

A collision at West Commerce and St Monty streets left several people injured. O Quillikine 20 of 205 Labor Street and Ennis Sheppard 2221 Commerce Street along with William Hall 20 of West Commerce were taken to Belgi B Green hospital for treatment. Josa Nasario 76 of 819 South Laredo Street was injured at his home and treated at Hubert J Green hospital. Frank Warner of the Service Company injured when his automobile struck a plate glass window at the bank building as he moved to avoid the crash.

West Commerce St. Monty's Veleeds Ennis O. Quillikine Labor Street Igcne Sheppard Sc Commerce William Hall Belgie B. Green Josa Nasario South Laredo Street Hubert J. Green Hospital Frank Warner Cweak-third Alin Sationat Bank

Bank President Is Killed on Hunt Near Saint Jo

Saint Jo Texas bank president Camp Senter Crp. president of Citi vena Nulian at bank of Saint Jo and chamber of commerce was shot to death while hunting alone on his farm four miles east of Stuervurg. tenant Smith found the body and notified Temple Yarbrough and Sheriff Jice Eiusband. Official accounts report Camp was shot after being discharged through a fence as he tried to pass.

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Tynan Bribe Plot Details in Court Testimony

Testimony described an alleged plan to bribe officials to gain control of 76 to 500 machines. Witness Turner stated a Florida associate named Bachtel offered money and discussed bribe strategies in the presence of Tynan and Tornce. The proceedings aim to reveal the extent of the alleged corruption and potential motives behind the scheme.

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Debated visions of lava floods and foreign affairs

The article contemplates a nightmarish lava flow across villages and reflects on American attitudes toward Russia and Indians. It notes a Syracuse report that New York state issued annual payments of salt and cash to the Onondaga Indians as the long-standing treaty fulfilment from 135 years ago.

Syracuse New York State

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