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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1930
Page
2
Reported remarks from one of the discoverers raise doubt about the tomb curse claim linked to Tutankhamun. The exchange hints at controversy over protective spells, legends, and potential liability in the early expedition. Further details remain unclear from the fragmented text.
An old advertisement claims a powder named PODENE stops toe itching within minutes and clears shin peeling in three days. It markets the product for sale at Somtrre Warners Herlf & Wilding, McBiror's and other druggists for $1.00, promising rapid relief and healthy skin underneath.
The White House released a conference statement outlining additional federal expenditures beyond current authorizations. A budget survey lists many items adding to the deficit, including public works, veterans’ benefits, education, and defense. Total potential new outlays exceed 1.7 billion dollars, with taxes already rising. Further proposals could raise annual spending by another 1.5 billion.
The committee recommends rate aid with independent stance and a calm approach. Key figures are cited as supporting action while outlining expected steps and governance implications for broader fiscal policy.
Readable fragments report a hotel robbery in Los Angeles with two men beaten and robbed and four assailants active near Motomorsa and San Marcos streets at midnight. Items stolen include cash and a diamond stickpin. Additional incidents include porch thefts, clothing, and a telephone-related burglary with a fleeing suspect. various residents report losses and burglaries in their homes.
A Los Angeles school board demurrer case involving ousted superintendent Whitehead moved before Judge Frederick Stevens in the Third District. The hearing focused on whether to proceed with the general demurrer as the state board of education seeks to restrain interference with district administration. Former principal Marion is noted for contracts under Whitehead’s regime and later ejectment to a veteran colony.
Philippine bills scheduled for discussion in March hearings before the Territories Committee. The meeting aims to review proposed measures and gather expert testimony on governance and administrative reforms.
A group of White Russians who studied a border region in Tamaulipas requested a meeting with President Porfirio Díaz Rubin to secure safety guarantees before relocating to Mexico. The party plans to move about 20,000 White Russians already in the United States and Canada.
Funeral services for Jack Harris and his wife, who died after a truck struck an automobile Thursday night, will be held Tuesday afternoon in San Antonio with Rev. P. L. Campbell officiating. Harris, born in England, was a Harrer veteran. his wife belonged to Rebeera lodge No. 46 of San Antonio and the South Side Christian church. Survived by son Ewell H. Mason and daughter Mrs. J. D. Motvey, both of San Antonio.
The city council approved allocations totaling thousands of dollars to pay rolls interest on bonds merchants bills architect fees for the Megee library and Beazon street storm sewer and fire station 20 in Yerrell Hill. They also authorized material for widening the Martinez creek bridge and a coal purchase for street maintenance plus pavement assessment on Elmendorf Street and transfers among banks.
A new parachute designed to open safely from a 500 foot jump is demonstrated by Tommy Gibbons. The device promises to save many lives in air emergencies by ensuring reliable deployment from low heights.
Dr F B Jewett president of Bell Telephone laboratories said television has been found possible of alignment though its future remains uncertain. He noted 1927 demonstrations on wire and radio between Washington New York and New Jersey showing instantaneous scene transmission and a lab display of color trial images.
Police search for three companions of Mrs. Dorothy Moormeister who left a hotel with her six hours before her body was found under her car. Two men and a woman vanished after she was killed, with jewelry missing. A Seattle man named R I Sellers reported robbery in Salt Lake City.
A League of Nations special committee in Geneva discusses amendments to the covenant. The panel reviews articles and the Kellogg pact, aiming to align the league's terms with current international expectations.
Miss Mirissa Dozier, secretary of the University of Texas teachers' appointment committee, reports a rising need for educators across Texas. The annual summary notes increased posts for superintendents, principals, junior high and primary teachers, music and drawing instructors, and athletics staff as the new year begins.
A garbled medical note cites Dr Tutele Pita and Joat Sing as benefactors for quick relief from gas pains head pain constipation and stomach issues. The fragment mentions Staumok gee and Dillovenean as sources or references.
City commissioners split on a plan to deed eight alleys to the Robert B. Green grade school property on South Green Street. Mayor Charter urged caution while Street Commissioner Breffler defended the request, noting the alleys would aid playground access and civic improvements.
Judge Dave Watson in Corporation court Monday dismissed about 80 traffic cases to reduce backlog. Officers cite clerical cleanup and failing addresses as reasons. About 42 cases resulted in fines on pleas. many defendants left the city or provided false information, hindering warrants and location efforts.
Anty Young the Prosecutor questions why a pearl diver would seek work in San Antonio. The defendant explains pearl diving means watching for profits, noting city jobs are filled. The dialogue centers on the odd inland job concept and local employment.
Eugene Tyfield, noted partyman and poloist, wealthy bachelor and hotel figure, died after being thrown from a horse in Chicago. He had spent time in San Antonio and served as president of the Hotel Sherman, with ties to several firms advertising in Chicago notices.
Public notice offers a questionable herbal remedy for urinary symptoms. It claims widespread success and asks readers to mail payment to Palm o Company in Battle Creek Michigan. The text pressures immediate action and states postage and price details.
Promotes soothing relief from itching and burning skin irritations. Advertises Zemo as a trusted family antiseptic used for twenty years with claims of rapid first-application effects. Available in 15c, 0e, and $1.00 at all dealers.
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