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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1929
Page
6
A Fort Worth area report notes 131 bills introduced in the House during the month, with many made progress and others killed or stalled. Vital topics include prison centralization and highway legislation as lawmakers push major measures forward. A separate Milwaukee notice offers a free treatment promotion from Living Age.
An army airship descended on the roof of the War Department building in Washington by design, demonstrating a controlled approach by its officers. The incident highlights the dirigible’s precision in urban landings and reflects military testing during the period.
A report describes a plan to descend from the top level without ground contact by using rooftop routes under Secretary of War Dwight Davis. The experiment demonstrates a practical method for rapid, concealed movement across elevated positions.
Legislative reports discuss two highway funding schemes the governor's bond plan and the Tillotson pay-as-you-go proposal. Penitentiary bills push centralization of prison properties with changes backed by Representative Tillotson and others. Senate and house debates favor the Young Turner bill seeking state centralization without delay or external authority.
Aust in February 9 residents hailed a Graves bill allowing search warrants on information and belief to seize liquor, 71 to 45. Representative Kenyon warned of home intrusion without solid proof. Debate over an ice bill and a timber trespass bill followed, with the latter defeated 14 to 7 in the Beaumont house.
A list shows thirty six non fiction titles placed on library shelves during recent work led by Mia Frances Humphrey. Titles cover biography travel science and miscellany including works on English history printing motor engines and ora tory traditions.
University of Washington and University of Terns announce new faculty for the 1998 summer session. The list includes listed administrators and instructors in business administration and related departments. Names and exact titles are partially garbled in the OCR but indicate staffing changes for the season.
Representative Baldwin of Whee pushed through a dairy measure in the Texas Legislature amid debate. The bill creates a dairy experiment station and received final passage after a vote in Austin on February 9.
AUSTIN January 1 resolution has been made by the senate to invite Senator Solong Buck to address the body on February 14. The move is part of ongoing discussions regarding the steel industry and related legislative matters.
Davidson argues against a 225 million state highway bond issue, favoring a four cent gasoline tax and prison labor to fund roads. He asserts bond costs exceed pay-as-you-go plans, projecting far more mileage and higher per mile costs under bonds, with two years to enact if the amendment passes and noting prison labor could speed construction.
A Texas Senate action on a self governing bar body measures harsh penalties for rule violations, described as forming a public corporation and violating government principles. Senator Wirty moved to indefinitely postpone consideration while Lut lard of Tyler challenged the bill for a wall of delay, but it remained on the agenda with no engrossment achieved.
A joint conference committee of the Texas House and Senate will meet to resolve differences on resolutions proposing a new state college. House members named include Barron Ealler Webb Gilea Long of Crockett Savith Moore. Senate members listed as Binal Woodward Paevish Thomas Patton and Hardin.
Riverside California report says Bet Bound youthes to be hanged for murder as Gurion Stewart Northcott, 21, faces a defiant denial. Sheriff Hineders disclosed the case while Winslow parents seek burial locations to obtain a deemed mercy. The accused proclaims innocence and vows not to reveal any burial sites.
A garbled report notes a Republican donor sending a $1000 contribution to Democratic groups. The text mentions Alden, Anita Barbara, Calif, and Alfred Smith in relation to a political fund, with references to a "Tenet Dome group" and a Democratic union committee.
A fragmented notice lists committee members under Lowell W. Jones secretary, with names such as Willina Oelse Ab Goodshow Waellace Cornnkan and many others. It references meetings of a trade extension department committee planning annual activity and reassures ongoing planning for year.
Ferry's Seeds pledges fresh seed packets no dealer carries over to the next season. Terry's Seeds available at the store around the corner. Write for the Ferry's Seed Annual from D. M. Ferry & Co. Dept. H. Detroit, Michigan.
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