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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1930

Page

3

Spring Trade Meet Plan Made at Southwest Texas Merchants Meet

More than 1000 South Texas merchants connected to home Phi Lieber of Shreveport Louisiana president of the Shreveport Mutual Building Association delivers principal address at the Spring Trade Meeting of Southwest Texas merchants in San Antonio March 4. Gilbert Lang, major merchant and organizer, will speak opening day March 8 with the theme The Plan Is the Thing. A masquerade ball with prizes will close the busy week at the Plaza Hotel March 5.

South Texas Phi Lieber Shreveport Shreveport( Mutun) Building Association W. KK. Heuslereen Lieber Merchant Minute Ibrovab Slenderson KWKIT Lieber Bay Shreveport Mutual Building Organicalian JaGisi Grand Lodge Masonic Fraternity T Ue Supreme Council Washington, D. C Lang Enero Raerehwndlizhuge Winnager Joska Brothers Company Wis Lene Mr. Lang Philip Lieber San Antonio

Peking Halls New U.S. Ambassador

Nelson T. Johnson of Oklahoma was welcomed as the United States ambassador to China on his return to Unis city. Johnson began his diplomatic career here as a student interpreter and was greeted at the railroad station by Chinese officials and prominent American residents.

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New Pilot Act Sets Rating Rule for Air Transport

WASITINGTON D C February 8 The commerce department announced a new pilot act requiring airplane pilots for hire to hold a rating authority in addition to their regular license. The regulation aims to prevent accidents caused by inexperience with a specific aircraft type and applies to carey jessengers for hire.

State Asks Bids on 126 Miles of Highway Building

The state highway department called for bids on 120 miles of highway construction with an estimated cost. Bids are due by February 25, and the state highway commission will award the contracts. Counties benefiting include Kaufman, Wood, Gregg, Smith, Upshur, Guadalupe, Hunt, Fayette, Brewster, Val Verde, and others.

Austin Feb State Highway Department State Highway Commission Kaufman Wond Grege Smith Upshur Guadalupe Hunt Fayette Brewster Verrell Mungon Parker Fresstowe Anderson Val Verde Auro

Dr J J Osborn Eye Strain Specialist

An advertisement offers Dr J J Osborn as an eye strain specialist. It claims many glasses changes cause ongoing pain and unclear vision and asserts eye strain stems from measurement errors. The copy promises to explain why relief is hard to find and invites readers seeking relief.

J.J. Osborn Cleorly

Woman Loses Alimony in Grant Withers Case

In Los Angeles on February 8, Mrs Incrith ers, first wife of actor Grant Withers, failed to secure an alimony increase from 60 to 300 dollars a month. The court threw out her position, citing lack of jurisdiction amid Withers’ marriage to Loretta Young. Withers and Young are on their honeymoon as employment ads highlight available positions.

Los Angeles Calif Incrithers Grant Withers Ithaelor Withers Voill Suoid Mex Loretta Young

Cabinet Beer Fund to Aid Charities

Berlin reports a government move to sacrifice beer and banquets to aid national relief. President von Hindenburg and his family will forego evening entertainments and donate the funds saved to public welfare and relief efforts.

Cabinet Beer Fund Berlin von Vindenburg Musius Hindenburg

Transport Brings Dead Marines Home

The bodies of three Marines killed in action were brought back to the United States by the transport ship Chatesa from Corin to New York. The deceased pirates Everett Reeter Hastus Coblias are named in the report.

Nelion

Plaza hearing set in San Antonio case against Swiss Whaza

Judge Frederick Stevens scheduled a hearing Friday in Keremy third district court over an injunction involving the city of San Antonio and Swiss Whaza. The dispute centers on a restraining order to stop digging near Dr. Whxonee’s residence at 122 S North St Mary’s Street. Wagarer claims $35000 was spent on a wall project by the river bank and Swiss Whaza’s plans are at issue.

San Antonio Whaza Company Dr. J. Thenw Ity Hive Lime Keremy-third District Court Anvige Frederick Stevens Whiches Plaza Dr. Whxonee St Mary 'S Street Wagarer Shecher

Michigan Dean Dismissed by Regents in Medical School Shakeup

Amid a board of regents decision at the University of Michigan, the dean of the medical school was dismissed. The dean, connected to Harvard circles, faced allegations tied to medicine and religion, with the faculty staff and state involvement under review. A temporary restraining order was noted as proceedings continue.

Ann Arbor Mich Drof Ugh Cobat University of Michigan Meiieal Echoo Board of Regents sThe Boston Cabels Hin Beather Phiiliy Cubst Business Harvard Riard Liephilasnotier Belinl Aubot Regenta Aortion Medical Pratessinat Medical College

Cut in Air Rates Triggers Rush as Planes Sell Out

Thirty seven air-minded people seeking quick placement were turned away at Winburnfield Friday May when they tried to buy outseing planes. Wayne Parks field manager said demand exceeded supply and a record passenger influx followed. With fares cut and good weather, daily lines operate two or three extra planes, causing aircraft parking and traffic congestion downtown.

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Ulbrich Aims Atlantic Crossing From Oakland

William Ulbrich, noted New York pilot, leaves Oakland bound for Ostend to be the first 1930 transatlantic voyage. He plans to pick up a mystery plane built by Martin Jensen in Pennsylvania with a navigator, possibly a woman, and immediate flights. Backing comes from a New York society woman. Ulbrich is linked to the Three Musketeers.

Cakland Calif Bini Atlantic Seaboard William Ulbrich New York Oakland Ostend Bellum Abrich Pennsylvania Tie Martin Jensen Dale Racer Ul Brich Agi Fietore Midrich Musckteers Enflurence Tenm Near Hoe Viola Gentry

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