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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1930

Page

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Not Gliders but Airships Wanted Says Brisbane

Arthur Brisbane notes that flying by glider remains in its infancy while proper airship development, capable of carrying passengers in all weather, is essential for a practical future. He warns against overreliance on weather dependent craft and argues for stronger naval buildup and anti chain-store measures to protect merchants. The piece critiques current aviation priorities and calls for safer, weather resilient air travel.

Lindbergh Lindburgh

Fear Speech To Jost Neet in London Conference

A Paris report says French Premier Tardieu may prepare a statement expressing a cautious tone on French needle and asphalt topics. The French seek parity with Italy in a five power accord, with France resisting concessions. French leaders reportedly view Stimson and MacDonald remarks with displeasure as talks proceed. Reuters dispatches note a distrustful tone from Paris amid ongoing crisis-cruiser discussions. The expert committee nears final spark on cruiser category issues and will reconvene Monday.

London Sthnaon Procter Maclinald Frente Naly Mary France Stimson MacDonald Tardieu Geome Reuters Paris Diepatchea Experix

Brady Panel Faces Deadlock in Murder Trial

In Austin jurors deliberate for a fourth day over John W. Brody 5 accused of stabbing Leblin Highsmith 26 a former friend and alleged intimate. Ten jurors push conviction and severe penalty while two back insanity defense claiming intoxication from bootleg liquor caused the act. Court officials consider possible juror release or discharge as deadlock persists.

Austin Court House Tolay John W. Brody Trial Appeals Court Mae Sane al- Teged Intima Leblin Highsmith Idee J. D. Moore

Farm Board to Review Wheat Stabilization Proposal

Chairman Legge of the U S Farm Board announced that recommendations from the advisory commodity committees on wheat stabilization had been turned over to the board’s legal staff and would be presented at Monday’s meeting.

U.S. Farm Board Washington, D, C Legge Federal Farm Board

Mothers to Take Teachers Places in Lovet School

In Chicago on February Monday marchers plan to fill schoolrooms with mothers and have them teach classes, after a parents meeting approved the action to ensure children receive instruction in the teachers’ absence.

Chigago Um—Monilay

Tricky Winds Keep Lindy on Ground

Shifty and varying winds hindered Lindberg from an extended flight. Col. Charley A. Lindbergh faced weather challenges as wind shifts influenced the day’s aviation attempts and ground the glider plans.

Charley A. Chidbergh

Would-Be Assassin Sought After Friday Night Shooting

Ernesto Segara of 305 Cranet Street reported an ambush Friday night when a shooter fired through a glass door panel as Segara read a newspaper. Police hunted a named suspect who had previously fired at Segara several months earlier in an apparent attack.

Ernesto Segara Cranet Street Segara Hie Hone Orbide Merced Segorn Saya Jeg

Tardien Ministry Wins Normal Majority in Night Session

The Breneh Chamber of deputies held a prolonged session最后 night to approve Andreu Tardien's ministry. The government secured a majority of 58 votes despite political turmoil and threats to the cabinet.

Tardien Partir Breneh Chamber of Deputies Tay En Nf Andreu Tardien

Haiti withdrawal issue handed to commission

Washington feb 8 the United States faces the problem of when and how to withdraw from Haiti as a commission selected by President Hoover takes the task. The group will study the island republic and report recommendations on the timing and method of withdrawal.

Commission For Study of Haiti Washington, D. C United States Republic of Hoover

Temperate Weather Brief for Texas and Adjacent Regions

Moderately warm with a rise in temperatures noted across western and inland areas. Southerly to southeasterly winds shift to light to moderate breezes. coastal and northern regions expect fair skies with warmer conditions tonight and into Monday.

Stimson Proposal Faces Senate Opposition In London Talks

Plain spoken opposition arises as the Stimson naval parity proposal sparks forecast of fiery debate at the London conference. Senator Bale, chair of the Senate Naval Committee, vows full discussion on the floor before final action on ratification. He questions cruiser tonnage and armament shifts beyond the Washington treaty limits and cites costs.

Wanningaan Stimson Great Britain London Bale Senate Naval Maine Mhidistralion Navy Department

Heflin In Senate Turmoil

WALLINGTON Feb 5 7 The task of deciding if Senator Heflin Democrat Alabama violated Senate rules by placing a letter on interracial marriage in the record fell to Vice President Curtin. Appointment of committees followed a late vote after Senator Copeland Democrat New York triggered a row over religious and social differences by demanding that the letter be expunged from the congressional record. Copeland said the series was offensive to the people of his state.

Wallington Copeland State

Portes Gil Sends Suspect to Attorney General

Emilio Portes Gil announces that Daniel Flores, who shot President Ortiz Noble, is placed at the disposal of the Mexican attorney general Aguila Y Maya. Police Chief Mijares Palacion will continue the investigation. Ortiz Nubia’s condition is reported improving. A public statement on inquiry results is expected next week.

Mexico City Emilio Portes Gil Miniater Interior Daniel Flores Ortis Noble Aguilae Y Maya Mijares Palacion Benor Portes Gil Senora Aguilae

Rector Criticizes Society Weddings

New York February reports that Dr Caleb R Stetson rector of Trinity Church condemns fashionable weddings as mere displays of wealth. He notes churches crowded with palms trees and flowers resemble a flower show and obscuring the religious service.

New York Abe They Caleb R. Stetson Episcopal Trinity Church

Building Activity Revival Seen in Northeast States

The month’s Dodge construction report indicates an early revival in building activity across 07 eastern states east of the Rockies. Rising credit, stock market downturn effects, and Hoover’s public works push are shaping new contracts and factory demand.

Hoover F. W. Dodge Rockies

Taft Reports Quiet Night at White House

Washington report says President Taft again enjoyed a restful night at the White House as journalists note the president's day began with a calm routine. Details mention no unusual events and describe a quiet early morning.

Impeachment Talk in Legislature Over State Officials

Austin reports rising momentum for impeachment charges against Comptroller H Terrell and Treasurer W St Hatcher based on State Auditor Moore Lynn's findings. Lawmakers debate whether to file articles now or pursue full investigation, with party lines and procedural questions shaping the push.

Astin Fed. S Terrell W. Gregory Dinteher Alfred’ Petech Frederivhe Patach Cake Stevenson Junction Rod Joseph Moriftl EL Paso Bint Ay Moore Lynn Austin Web Alfred Petach Meedericksburg H. Terrell Irennurer W. St. Hatcher Powel Senate Comptroller’s Department Lynn Petsch Earliler Petach Torres Hawergs

Break in Spell of Fair Weather Forecast Sunday

San Antonio news notes a break in a spell of fair weather with clouds expected late Sunday afternoon. Saturday night lows look to set a new winter high minimum as thermometers dip to 40 early Sunday with increasing cloudiness spreading across Beat and West Texas regions.

San Antonio Bend Beat West Tesas Randy

Three Negro street attack leaves victim robbed in Colima Street

Three men armed with blackjacks assaulted Ernest Sumra at 1209 Colima Street early Saturday. They robbed him of cash and knocked him unconscious, requiring treatment at Robert B. Green Hospital.

Ernest Sumra Tans Robert B. Green

Hoover to Seek Fish in Florida

President Hoover plans a late night departure for Long Key Florida to fish for deep sea quarry for a week or more. He will be joined by Mrs Hoover and a party including Dr Joel T Boone Vernon Kellogg Justice Harlan F Stone and Mark Sullivan for the trip aboard a fishing expedition amid Florida waters.

Washington, D. C

Police Round Up Suspects in Rio Janeiro Plot

Government police moved to round up suspicious characters in Rio de Janeiro following a shooting in Minas Gerais state that wounded Vice President Mello Vianna. The vice president was shot in the neck and head. injuries not deemed serious.

Rio Hio Janeiro U— Government Mian Geraes Mella Vianna

Club Hoyale Padlocked by Federal Judge for Prohibition Violation

Enclosed in the Loop, Club Hoyale a popular nightlife spot, was ordered padlocked for one year by Federal Judge James Wilmer son for violation of prohibition laws.

Club Royale Eniaco UPI Hoyale James Wil- Merson

Bus Strikes Man. Arm Broken in Tacoma Incident

Tacoma report describes motorist Shim Martin Brown, a truck driver, on the disabled list after extending his left arm to signal for a tire as a bus whizzed by and struck him, breaking the arm. The account notes a shattered wrist and injuries in a roadway mishap.

Tacoma Ward Shim Martin Brown

Orleans Opening Steady Cotton Market

Cotton prices hold steady as New Orleans markets note limited movement in early trading. Analysts cite ongoing harvest pace and regional demand shaping prices with adjustments possible through mid July.

Orleans New Orleans

Woman of murder charge lurks in courtroom verdict

Attia Tiarbansh was found for the murder of Captain Charles Stevens prohibition agent in a trial that spanned a week in McCrorey’s court. The defense claimed she acted under duress from her brother in the ambush plot, while the state argued she aided the plan to kill the officer. The verdict drew tears and cheers from supporters.

Attia Stan Fraser Terra Exch Anurssha Feilay W. W. McCrors Ninority-Fourth District Court Lync Stenbeua Pivas

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