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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1929

Page

3

Separate state school plan eyed for Fort Worth area

Fort Worth leaders and North Texas Agriculture College discussed making the Arlington campus a separate four year institution. The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce endorsed a plan to split the junior college from the Texas Agricultural College and seek legislative action this session.

Fort Worth Awith Werenehuy North Texas Agricultur College Alington Fork Worthy Association of Commerce Jake Texan A Resolut Ang Texas Main Agricultural College Tegislature

Farm Agent Moves Offices to Bexar Courthouse

The Bexar county agricultural department will relocate to the courthouse third floor on Monday, occupying two rooms. Personnel include farm agent Dred W. Mally, assistants Paul A. Congus and TH Moyder, home demonstration agent Miss Ida F. Teynalds, and secretary Miss Louise Haver.

Bexar County Ment and Uotie Chamber of Commerce Bred J. Mudly Dred W. Mally Aul A. Congus TH. Moyder Ida F. Teynalds Louise Haver

Court to Decide If Film Actress Carol Keeps Movie Career

In Los Angeles on February 4 the Superior Court must decide whether actress Carol, a 1927 baby star, will continue her career in motion pictures under the guidance of Douglas McLean, with the outcome awaited today.

Vay Ameenat LOS Angstigs Vite Sue Carol Douglas McLean

Residents flee burning apartment house in freezing night

Wondyeellens and George Lethea, tenants at 722 avert Los Augusen Kiights, escaped a blaze that spread from the first floor to the second floor. Fire officials say the fire, discovered shortly after nine, likely started from defective wiring. Most tenants had evacuated to the street without wraps as flames threatened the building and its occupants.

Apple cart visions of a future world and political shifts

The piece parodies Shaw and Wells like themes forecasting 200 years ahead with industrial and scientific leaps. It notes Mexico's Obregon era crisis and a cradle of executions while oil giants maneuver in a Rockefeller backed proxy contest with Colonel Stewart.

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Sisters Fight Ax Duel Both Killed

Two sisters Marja and Joseto Skie- Uierki of Lesagoza fought with axes and killed each other today, an antler to recite who should wed the man they coveted. A man lived, aided by engineer Vervecklidz, who coaxed them to declare the wedding plans.

Ly Tnternmiual Warsaw Firb Marja Joseto Skie- Uierki Lesagoza Vervecklidz

Weather forecast for West Texas frigid Friday night

The west Texas forecast shows Austin around 82 with rain while Brownsville reports cloudy skies and a 62 degree minimum. North Texas expects 20 to 28 degrees, and southern areas 10 to 16 degrees with coastal 25 to 32 degrees and northerly winds increasing through the night.

Avery Austin Brownsville West Texas Weather Bureau Eustesas

Texas Snow and Cold General Weather Across Texas

Snow and sleet chilled West Texas on February 8 as temperatures dropped to near zero in several towns. Reports from San Angelo Wichita Falls Brownwood Vernon Corsicana and Fort Worth note the lowest temperatures of the season, with heavy ice and snowfall affecting livestock roads and daily life across the Panhandle and northern counties.

San Angulo Texas Ronda Ag Wichita Falls Elrownwood Feb. S Sear Vernon Tesas Heh

Stewart Plea Sent At Ock Ownerg

The article reports Stewart, chairman of the bond companies in Sioux City area, facing stockholder demands and Rockefeller-backed opposition over his reelection. It cites letters and statements from Stewart, Rockefeller Jr., and others about rights to resign and stockholder control, with press notes from Intermational News Service.

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Weather and travel disruptions across several states

A fragmentary report notes snow and frost affecting travel in Kansas City and the West, with heavy snow in parts of Texas Panhandle and Missouri. Withexpected colder temperatures bring frost risks for crops, including California citrus and the wheat belt, while Southeastern New Mexico records its first snow of winter.

Sittes Netrarka Aus Oil and Mining Kansas City Bexas Panhanille Missouri California New Mexico

Irish Leader Is Given Month in Jail For Ulster Visit

Belfast report says Eamon De Valera, Irish Republican leader, was sentenced to one month in jail for attempting to enter Northern Ireland in violation of a seven year ban. He was arrested on the 2nd while entering Ulster to open the Gaelic Assembly in Belfast, then carried by police toward Newry and kept in custody ahead of sentencing.

Ulster Belfast Northern Ireland

Melo water softener promises easier laundry care

In softened water with Melo four to the usual soap amount, wash results improve while hard water scum and dirt cling to fabric. The product claims to reduce soap use by a quarter to a third, making rinsing more effective and clothes cleaner. Get Melo at your grocer.

Richard on Witness Stand in Election Conspiracy Probe

The court transcript recounts Richard testifying he signed documents and directed a courier to await in a city, with details of a payment and an alleged plan tied to an election bet. Fragments indicate a motive rooted in a contested election and a later inquiry into who paid money and to whom.

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OOLONG EDITORS LOCK OVER LEGISLATURE NOTICE

In a tense session lawmakers weighed a controversial measure as witnesses testified about proceedings and alleged pressures. Officials indicated potential actions while the attorney general and engineers noted conflicting positions amid a crowded chamber.

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