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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1930
Page
4
An 80 aircraft flyout carrying students of the basic course departed Brooksfield for Brownsville after a three hour delay due to low clouds and poor visibility. Commander W. FitzGerald led the group with Maj Oldfield, Lieut Hud son, and five instructor pilots aboard Ford transports. The mission aims to return to Brooksfield on Sunday.
An old advertisement touts Cystex as a fast remedy for backache leg pains and urinary irritation. It claims widespread use in multiple countries, emphasizes no habit forming ingredients, lists all components, and offers a full money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied with rapid improvement.
President Hoover and Secretary Melton order drastic cuts in federal narcotics enforcement following a New York grand jury report detailing corruption and ties to Rothstein. Rolland Nutt and J P Mattingly named, with Mattingly shown as Rothstein loan recipient. Changes expected next week include removing Nutt and replacing Cunningham. wider shifts planned in the New York bureau.
Ontario’s liquor business for 1929 totalled about 33 million dollars, with wine direct sales to customers and brewer warehouse beer shipments forming a large portion. Wineries sold significant wine to Canadians outside Ontario, while some sales flowed to the liquor board and beyond the dominion.
Vienna February 22. The Austrian supreme court ruled a married wife may leave her husband immediately and live independently at his expense even if divorce proceedings are pending if she provides indisputable proof of infidelity. The Austrian League for Mere Rights criticized the decision especially the clause requiring the husband to fund his wife’s living.
Fragmentary remarks express hostility to aliens and a strong nationalistic stance. The text condemns a Soviet system and echoes anti-immigrant themes, naming political frustration and calls for strict measures.
Five guards mill owners face trial in Mecklenburg County for the mob killing of a Virginia striker last September near Charlotte North Carolina. Court proceedings began amid anti communist tensions as authorities seek accountability in the Wayne affair.
A fragmented report notes a major land and railway belt issue in British Columbia involving Beecion and the transfer of rights. The statement hints at a century‑long struggle over a section tied to VANCOLVER BC and CINE A T1, with implications for regional planning and land use.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Feb 22. A dry raid led by federal agents netted Mrs Henry Kohl after authorities found juniper berries in her home though no liquor was present. She is held for trial on illegal possession with intent to flavor alcohol. A second home had an ounce of liquor found and a charge filed. The arrest provoked local indignation.
A four story frame hotel on Webster Street in Oakland burned early today trapping about 200 lodgers. At least five perished and seven were injured as flames swept through the Webster, a historic landmark. Firemen saved others, including manager H. Martin, amid screams and falling walls.
In Otsego Michigan, Lyndon A a printer on trial fled custody during circuit court proceedings. He ran onto the railroad tracks and was struck by a New York Central passenger train, died instantly as officers pursued. The case involved a statutory offense against an 81 year old girl. the escape ended the trial.
Signuto Li, president of Italy’s Chamber of Deputies, met Pope Pius III and the former papal secretary of state in an aud ience. Officials discussed garments on display tied to a World event with proceeds to be shared by the church and seeds later.
Paris reports Coste intends a trans Atlantic hop with a French airman. The plan may start in March or soon after with a big meet after forced return to the Azores. Advertisements offer furniture and classified pieces.
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