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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1930

Page

2

Texas Governor Urges Penitentiary Reform Move

Governor argues for majority report backing removal of Texas Penitentiary from its central location. He cites overcrowding and antiquated, unsanitary facilities across eight East Texas counties, urging a move to improve conditions and reduce crime.

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Standard Oil Units Unite In Planned Merger

New York Feb 22 4471 stockholders of the Standard Oil Company of New York and the Vacuum Oil Company were told they would not be asked to vote on the merger until legality is settled. The plan creates the General Petroleum Corporation to acquire assets of Standard Oil of New York and Vacuum Oil, valuing the combined entity at about 1.1 billion dollars. The venture would preserve the "Standard Oil" name with two subsidiaries to maintain current producing and distributing operations.

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Laredo Fiesta Celebrates Washington Birthday Parade

Laredo Texas hosts a three day fiesta with visitors from Monterrey and Mexico including government reps and business delegations. The final wheel parade features bands from Missouri Pacific Palestine and San Antonio while a Little Theater pageant in the Opera House showcases a ceremonial salute to Mexico with Judge Jose Caballero present.

Laredo Texas Tom Monterrey Slexica Wonekington Monterrey Mexico Trinth Indastes Orrice Southern Pacific Band Howton Nuevo Leon Monterees Todas Missouri Pacific Palestine Knights of Columbus Band of San Antonio Hoa Jane Nal Jose Caballero Ortiz Robic Loreto Swan

Offices Close for Washington Birthday Parade

The birthday of George Washington was widely observed in San Antonio as city offices closed and many residents joined the annual birthday celebration. Estimates show thousands departed Saturday to attend the event, while the Missarity Parisian nightlife hosted a special irsine.

George Washington America San Antonio Tines Bacwern

Five Indicted by Gillespie Jurors

Five indictments returned by Gillespie County grand jury allege three individuals face charges of forgery theft and weapons counts while two others stand charged with burglary and theft. The report notes no further references in the ad and discusses penitentiary strategy and public support for policy changes.

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Radio Schedule Mixes Programs and Orchestras Across Weekend

KTSA station listings detail Saturday and Sunday programs from Cecil and Sally to Mary Kroeger and the International Bible Students. Includes theater of the air, weather reports, and musical hours with orchestras, choirs, and live broadcasts from venues such as the Plasa hotel and Majestic Theater.

Cecil and Sally Shan” Anntla Varsmount Fablix C. B Weather Report Bob Skiles Haywire Toe Luther Oryotal Gazers_musicale Mary Kroeger Essolat Internativaal Bible McKesson Lole Bennet Dan Griiley Weether Evangeliatie Party

Terrell Quiz Faces Delays Continues From Page One

The Forty-fifth legislature is said to be hailed for constructive work yet delays persist. Comptroller's department confirms last night the current state cost for sessions runs to 850,870.87 dollars, more than half the proposed penitentiary reform bill. The bigger expense is the ongoing operation delay in prison reform, not the reform bill's price.

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Final Rites Planned for Veteran Texahoma Pilot Randolph Page

FORT WORTH Feb 22 24 Completion of funeral plans was in progress today for Randolph G Page 38 pioneer mail flyer and vice president of the Texahoma Aeronautical Service Incorporator with headquarters in Fort Worth He died yesterday in hospital after being stricken Thursday night at his home He had intended to fly to St Louis with W S McDuttee secretary treasurer of the company Survivors are his wife and three children.

Fort Worth Randolph G. Page Mail Fier Texahoma Aeronautical Service Incorporator Wort Worth Bh Louis McDuttee Arcretary Company Boursivors Bia Neal

Jury Deadlocked in Poison Murder Case at West Clains

A jury in the trial of Mrs Laura Trimmer and her son Siren ter Jemen for the poisoning murder of Elliott Be Trimmer, the elder Trimmer, reached a deadlock on the third day. Judge Wilt HA, D. Green was expected to discharge the jury. The defense pleads innamity.

West Clains Tela Laura Trimmer Ssirenter Jemen Powen Elliott BE Trimmer Fla Dhird Ibould Wilt HA D. Green Mra Trimmer Hollywood E. Dack Qnkie Toaddir Ranford Edith Mayer Illian Ganz Hail Dorothy Flergog Dorothy Stuth Tatterson Madame Schumann-Heink Vereenas Tony

Peonage Charge Probe Expected in Waco

Four Teas County men were released on bond as the federal grand jury may investigate peonage charges when it convenes. The men named include J. T. Taylor sheriff M. A. Shepherd Normangee justice W. S. Jamison Normangee marshal Cobb. Postmaster nominee notes Washington appointment.

Waco Tear County Winder Federal Grand Juty Il Couvene Ji. T. Taylor M. A. Shepherd Normangee Jaminon Cobb

Conrad Nagel to Play Part of Lawyer in Film

Hollywood gossip notes Conrad Nagel to star as the lawyer character in the upcoming film The Right of Way with Louise Loretta Young and Holly starts, Herbert directing for R. K. National. The piece mentions Frank Lloyd, Howard Hughes, and various industry figures in a broad preview of casting, production plans, and behind the scenes negotiations.

Conrad Nagel

Air Features Old Favorites on NBC and Local Stations

Vivid Theremin tones of Baint-Saens The Swan will be rendered across waves by RCA Theremin Zanide Hunanfelt on NBC and WA in San Antonio at 6:15 PM Saturday. The program also previews Mien erg Joga Valencia and Oriental Hhapanly, with Koestntz Orchestra and Charlea Wakelleth Cadman premieres, plus Shan on Air featuring stage and screen stars on KTSA and NBC networks.

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Fire Insurance Suit in Court March 22 Trial in Court

Fire insurance case filed Feb 22 seeks to end enforcement of a uniform commission plan by the Commercial Standard Insurance Company of Fallows and others against the State Board of Insurance Commissioners. The suit aims to unify fire insurance practices and commissions across agencies, with related advertisements and notices.

Ian Alt Benogh Traurance Company of Fallow Mate Board of Insurance Enduin

Ban Marcos Plans Eastern Star Gathering Highlighted by State Officials

Ban Marcos, Feb 22 One hundred Order of the Eastern Star visitors are expected March a district school in Magonic hall. Traveling delegates come from Travis Caldwell Blanco Guadalupe Commissioner matron will oversee meeting with guest Grand Matron Mia Kendlah Harlings from Indiana City and Patron William G Wollue of Houston scheduled to attend.

Ban Marcos Order of the Eastern Ster Marcos Magonic Hall Meireales Travie Caldwell Blanco Guadalupe Mtudy Oranion Birk Mauile Caves of Austin Mia Kendlah Harlings Indinans City Texas William G. Wollue Houston Antoclate Gean

Morrow Plans Return to Mexico After Naval Conference

London February 22 Ambassdor Motey Morrow a member of the American naval conference delegation spends heightened effort on his return to Mexico after the conference. He hopes to reach Mexico City within three weeks after arriving in the United States to conduct business or return to New Jersey regarding theatorial task he has accepted.

Gregory la Cave Richard Dixard Comaddy Beyond Victory Lyon London Ambnanador Moterow American Naval Conference Mexico Trea United States New Jersey

Ceiling collapse at Auburn School prompts board probe

In Daluar on February 22 a ceiling collapse at the Auburn School prompted a safety probe by the Dalton board of reduction. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon as students scrambled to safety minutes after the fall.

Daluar Datlan Board of Auburn

Queen to host delegates' wives tea at Buckingham Palace

Mary will entertain wives as members of the five moral delegations at a tea party at Buckingham Palace next Thursday February 27 in London.

Mary Buckingham Palace

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