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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1930
Page
8
Brig General William Mitchell outlines a three plane approach to future warfare. Surface battleships and submarines face new threats as air power expands, with nations debating arms ratios and defense needs. The London naval conference weighs how to adapt to aircraft and global reach.
A historical note discusses three great maritime powers Great Britain, the United States, and Japan, with Germany constrained by Versailles. It argues the US is self contained, Britain and Japan depend on ocean trade, and Britain maintains a vast fleet to support sea interests and potential expeditions.
Fragmentary report notes Allied and German submarine actions in world conflict. References U boats sinking merchant ships, mine and torpedo dangers, and American support aiding Britain and France amid naval losses and strategic shifts.
A U S official warned that foreign plans aim to cripple US forces via submarines and limited capital ships. He argued submarines offer low running costs, enduring defense through concealment, and could act alone, while surface powers like Japan France and Italy seek submarines for protection and regional aims in the Mediterranean and broader oceans.
A commentator argues that U S security rests on independent air and naval strengths, warning that surface fleets alone cannot secure defense. He stresses aircraft and submarines will decide future conflicts and criticizes attaching air power to army or navy as weakening national defense.
Speech arguing for a single national defense department to unite army navy air power under one command. Opposes splitting forces and losing submarines, calls for naval peace and a coalition among English speaking nations, criticizing London Naval Conference handling by Great Britain.
A fiery manifesto from the Union of Militant Atheists denounces the Vatican and religion. It predicts atheists will convert Vatican adherents, interring the pope with a Siberian mummy and marching toward triumph and socialism.
Andrew Castro faced Corporation court for stealing golf balls at Brackenridge Park Golf Course. City manager Burray Brooks and Park Policeman A Pletterling testified Castro was warned but did not change his behavior. Judge fined him 324 for the offense.
Kelly Plier departs from Kelly field with a Dayton bound non stop flight to Wright field. B a m Tuesday sets schedule. Flight promises about eight hours duration and notes fuel capacity at thirty four gallons. Parker rew leads crew on Haw Ans hop last week.
A draft plan dated February 1 outlines a one story capitol building for the state with space for both chambers and state offices. Architect Leo Wein of Wein Dressoun and Seiferth presented the design to the governor. location proposed on the old Tulane State University grounds with costs and financing not yet set.
Miss Ethel Dee Riley of East Crockett Street and Miss Melon Oliphant Bates of Magnolia Avenue won prizes in a local music contest. Third prize went to Mrs Howard M. Georgi of West Elsmere. Judges included David Ormeshet J B Higdon and Derised Horner.
Federal prohibition agents guarded the Bedford Nest in Brooklyn as its owners faced confiscation of property for failure to pay liquor tax. The raid invoked internal revenue provisions allowing searches without warrants and seizure of land used for storing or dispensing intoxicants.
Clare nce Lambrecht is selected as president of Brarkenzidga High School's German club. Other officers include Hlincke Battersby as vice president Ruby Miller recrevates Henry Kloss as treasurer Marl Higgenbotham as censor Vinnn Telit as parliamentarian Elizabeth Warner as historian Ferdinand Messi Clara Mme Staffel as sergeant-at-arme and Margaret Sagner as reporter. The nominating committee included Henry Kloss and Blanche Butters by.
Independence Kansas reports a worker, Charles A. Laris, aged 46, died after falling into a rock crusher at the Avla Portland cement plant during a drill through rocks to remove debris. The incident occurred February tH, with details from the scene and plant officials pending.
Public notice-like advertisement claims a doctor offers a non surgical treatment for glandular issues and infertility. It urges women who wish to become mothers to write for a free booklet and trial, featuring testimonials and a promise of results with no obligation. Address provided for Dr DePew in Kansas City.
Bids for fire-station two field operations and parachute building were rejected. Capt A W Barker says appropriations limit future plans. Lowest bids included H B Faber at 12 702 per field officers quarters and 11 518 for company officers quarters. Seventeen contractors submitted bids as of Monday.
Congressman Harry M Wurzbach pledged continued effort in Congress to secure adequate national defense and proper compensation and housing for Army personnel. He told Army friends in the Fourteenth District that he and colleagues will push measures to maintain a minimum army size and support a strong military establishment.
A petition filed in criminal court by the state’s attorney charges public officials with bribery links to a $1,000,000 U S A company fund. The case seeks possession of the company’s account and books.
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