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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1930

Page

3

Muscle Shoals Lobbying Revealed in Senate Hearing

Washington February 21. Cheater Gray a Washington representative of the American Farm Bureau testified before the senate lobby committee that he urged President Coolidge to veto the Norris bill for government operations at Muscle Shoals. He said the veto would protect Alabama Farm Bureau leader O Neal and noted Gray’s letter seeking material for a minority report from Senator Walcott.

Washington D. C Cheater Gray American Farm Bu Renuederation Senate Coolidge Muscle Shoala Gray Keward O'Neal Alabama Farm Bureau Federation BIH Walcott Connecticut

Troops May Stop Guatemala aids Bexico City

War department orders General Lucan Gonzales commander of Campeche to station troops at Clampaton to prevent further incursions into Mexico by armed bands from Guatemala. Patrol actions aim to curb border violence and safeguard towns amid rising tensions.

Bexico City War Department Fien Lucan Gonzales Campeche Clampaton

Hearing On Oil Schedule Before Citizens’ Advisory Committee

A hearing on oil rationing was set in Pecos County at Yates field with reference to rationing and railroad commission action. The stake involves 180,000 barrels daily now and defense of the field before the hearing. Candidacy announced.

Austin Citizens’ Advisore Wits Yates Pecos County Railroad Commission Thei Tt. D. Parke

Wets Gather for Fights Over Prohibition Enforcement

Washington reports on a Senate push led by Norris and Wheeler for a preliminary hearing to authorize nationwide enforcement changes. Militant drys promise startling evidence to justify their proposal, while House measures gather witnesses amid claims enforcement has broken down citywide and rurally.

Washington, D. C Seunie Drys Sud House van Breve Norcia Browdicont Nebraska Wheeler Democrat Montana Senate Judiciary Committee House Sels Hessex Uf Norris T Hat Senate Norria Rrs Cle Jolice Representative Linthicum Maryland W. W. Atterburs Pennsylvania Railroar PS. Duel Pont Wilwington Del.canhaliet Washington Volice Collison Teast Sabath Bertterat Nivioia Wetcom Erraill Peanie Wally

Byrd Expedition Expected in Northern Waters Next June

New York Feb 28 The ships of the Byrd expedition bringing Admiral Byrd and his men toward their base on the ice pack are expected to reach New York around the first week of June. Arrival timing is estimated from the voyage duration into the Antarctic in 1928.

Bynl Noss Ice Hartien Antarctic

Norwegians Locate New Polar Lands in Antarctica

Wireless dispatch from Oslo reports Norwegia expedition locating new land between Endertiy and Conts lands on the northern fringe of Antarctica. Capt. Tiamar Thiker-Larson and Cpl. Laelzow Sfolm led the party, claiming a successful voyage and mapping about one hundred fifteen miles.

Oslo Norwar Med Norwegia Antarctic Endertiy Land Conts Land Antarctica Nirmen Tiamar Thiker-Larson Cpl Laelzow Sfolm

Rescue Count Us Fliers As Alaska Awaits Planes

In Alaska a period of suspense ends as authorities await the arrival of a squadron of planes. Pilot Carl Ben Krell and co pilot Moch are among the missing after a crash occurred roughly 40 miles northeast of North Cape while attempting a mishap near Fort Dorland and Nuanukige bound for North Cape.

Alaska Oollea Carl Ben Krelann Aul Moch North Cape North Cpe

Rivalry in Love Costs Woman in Mexico City

In Mexico City on February 21 a jealous woman named Maria Ha Jteana Poree hurled stones at the home of a rival, Casimira Lenez, after learning Casimira courted her supposed lover. Police stated Maria did not know Casimira and the incident appeared aimed at the residence, with repairs noted for the window damage.

Mexico City Flor Casimira Lenez Maria Ha Jteana Tival Baer Casimi Maria

St Louis May Call Senator Before County Court

St Louis officials, including Prosecuting Attorney Castle and Sheriff Dill, sought to compel Senator George Williams to appear before St Louis County counts. Williams testified in Washington that in parts of the country local enforcement of prohibition laws is lax or non existent, raising questions about state and federal enforcement.

ST. Louis Attocney Dill George ST. Williams St. Tanin Williams St. Leis County Washington

Officer of Eagles Return From Coast Trip

Souter, secretary of the Incal Order of Maples, traveled from Sag Amania to attend a meeting in Los Angeles to plan the national convention in San Francisco. The meeting was led by Conrad 11 Manu, national president, a veteran in Sanskalonio Feveral weeks ng.

WI. Souter Incal Order of Maples I Sag Amania Los Angeles San Francisco Magisi Conrad 11 Manu

Garza Named to Castle Position by Ortizubio

Fernandy de la Gacaa, previously representative in San Antonio of the Mexican bureau of tanrisiz, has been appointed to a castle post by President Pascual Ortizubio. Garza’s appointment was announced by Luis Perez Abreu at the presidential palace on Friday.

Fernandy de la Gacaa San Antonio Tanrisiz Julinger Luis. Perez-Abreu Garza Pascual Ortizubio

Dancing Classes Resume Next Week at City Parks

The city recreation department announces the reopening of dancing classes for children under supervision. Mrs. Quier Treile says Friday events will be held each Monday at San Pedro Park and will be opened at Wyland Park at 10 a.m. on Tuesday and 4 p.m. on Thursday.

Mes. Quier Treile Recreation Department Soyom San Pedro Park Chasen Wyhland Park Turaday

Citrus Fruit Destroyed After Cold Spell in Texas

Mission Texas February 21 A visitor for the Texas citrus fruit growers said the entire union agreed to bury all remaining grapefruit after a January cold spell. He estimated about 204000 boxes, worth from 2 to 4.9 dollars per box, destroyed to prevent further damage.

Mission Texas Ralph G. Tras Aussian Vimes Texas Citrus Sevie Growtry Olire Scowers Texas/ Citrus Fruit Growers Exchange

Dry Official Sues Over Denatured Alcohol Permit

ART WORTH reports a suit filed in federal district court seeking review of Port Worth prohibition administrator Jack Jacksons action revoking Wester Foodness Companys denatured alcohol permit. The petition alleges arbitrary decisions and seeks reinstatement of the license for perfumes and related products.

Art Worth Wester Foedness Company, Incorporated Hall Cart Sackson Port Worth Prohibition Nileges Cai Ipleo Jackson

Boy Scouts to Present Pageant at San Antonio Meeting

The Golden Arrows pageant representing Boy Scout activities will be shown to San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce members at St. Anthony Hotel Tierday night. Scout executive Cart Krian, meeting chairman, will lead the program. Plans for a March 4 winter banquet will be discussed.

Golden Arrows San Antonio

Officials Loom Arrest Over Rail Road Corruption

Federal court in Houston considers arrest of three Southern Elevator railroad officials. Allegations allege executives and assistants conspired to purge themselves of contempt by failing to observe seizure orders issued in January. Judge had found the officials guilty of contempt for obstructing operations and smoke out the Brotherhood of Taxheny and Steanehip Clerks and related unions.

Houston Boyter Didge Tc Uatelior Portin Butchison Vebber

Johnson County Forms Jackass Society

Johnson County forms a novel group named the Jackass Society in Cleburne Texas with Rio Vista ties. Organized by G. K. and G. C. Walling, the club promotes a rural farm life ethos and already counts 83 members in the Rio Vista community.

Johnson County Jackass Society Cleburne Texas Tohnson County Hye Noetiwest Lief G. K and G. C. Walling Ste Rio Vista

Dog Catcher Beaten by Mob in City District

Residents of the Fashionable Chopultence Heights district freed a collection of dogs from a dog catcher and beat him after authorities gathered a menagerie of spitzes small dogs and police dogs. Police intervenors were also assaulted during the incident.

Suekugo Chopultence Heights Policcions

Bandit shoots watchman in Perry drugstore raid

Perry, Osta February 31 Frank Treadway watchman shot in the neck by a robber found loosing a downtown drug store. He was rushed to Guthrie hospital where recovery was hoped. The robber escaped.

Maya Monuments to Be Reproduced for World's Fair

Charles S. Dettison, Chicago sculptor, has arrived to model the Maya ruins at Echugen and sites in Yucatan. The models will be exhibited at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1933.

Mexico

Funeral Planned for Flier Killed in Crash

Wichita notes announce the funeral for a flyer killed in a crash. The service for a local airman will be held at a Wichita church with military rites. Relatives listed include Mr and Mrs Worth of Wichita and other named local residents. neighbors and friends urged to attend as the community mourns the loss.

Wicita Kon Mumiay Seemid Tieut Wike Lard Raymoor Whitwors Air Gary Ocramientia Cnth Infantry

Business Men Defy Gangsters in anti-crime push

Chicago business leaders backed a government anti-crime program proposed by Col. Rohyresham Kandlelph of the Chicago Association of Commerce. The effort seeks 1.9 million to fund investigators, with a secret committee to uncover bombings extortion and racketeering by gangs, while avoiding political manipulation and ensuring rapid action.

Tech Chicago Gingster Rohyresham Kandlelph Chicage Association of Commerce Eoaniitoy Hex Thigvlovet Investigatura Tlm Randolph Prissn Asi Planoeik Cormintion

Couple Shot by Insane Veteran in Nebraska

A restrained report states Chesente roaniy Sheriff Ames Nelson and Rivhend Carlson, both described as released citizens, were wounded yesterday by Thomas V. Tompsett, a 32 year old World War II veteran who escaped from a state hospital for the insane six months ago. They lay in a hospital in AINNEY with life threatening injuries.

Ainney Neb UPI Ames Nelson Chesenteroaniy Rivhend Carlson Toring Thomas V. Tompsett Ireho

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