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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1930
Page
2
Radio contest winner Spencer, a late night radio listener, stayed awake for 75 hours to win a Stewart-Warner radio set, beating out other contestants in a Stevens-Warner Sales Co sponsored event in San Antonio. He praised his endurance and planned to join Stewart-Warner as an employee.
Street Commissioner Paul Steffier announced that an ordinance to authorize the purchase of a gravel pit on Castrovile road at five dollars per acre has been prepared and will likely be passed by the city council on Monday. He noted the city does not need the pit now, but the supply may exhaust within a year and buying now is economical. San Antonio uses city owned graves for street work and finds it an economical measure.
Survey on sewage and street needs of suburbs announced with nine week completion target. Paul F. Breilfler, head of street department, says bond issue requirements to be listed from survey. Committees including residents and basin representatives have met. expansion plans cover annexed areas and newly strapped, arid city projects.
An article notes that accountant Franses MM Arora celebrated his forty fourth birthday with a free party at his home. The Mexican cane date and their family and operate friente entered the party atmosphere.
Winners of the Stewart-Warner Sales radio endurance contest are M. C. Spencer first prize, Mrs. M. J. Kime runner-up, and T. J. Dahter of Fergus Falls Minnesota third. Spencer stayed awake 15 hours to win the radio prize.
A sweeping winter storm spread snow from Georgetown to Amarillo with blizzard conditions in Shamrock and Plainview. Temperatures plunged to five below in Shamrock as north Texas saw heavy accumulations and freezing rain across Gainesville, Marshall, Nacogdoches and Corsicana reported continued snowfall. San Antonio and coastal areas remained near freezing as conditions persisted through the day.
A cold wave gripped the Midwest and nation with subzero lows across Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and the Great Lakes region. Reports mention Wendian, Vinennes, and other locales bracing for temperatures as low as 24 below in some areas, with deaths tied to the storm and widespread fallout from plunging readings across the central United States.
Fragmented prose notes ongoing tensions within New York politics as Republicans debate wet versus dry stances. A Senate figure from New York comments on treatment by opponents, signaling an upcoming state election likely to influence party alignment and policy direction.
The American delegation to the forthcoming naval conference arrived in London and began preparatory work. Secretary Stimson headed to his hotel for a conference with Prime Minister MacDonald shortly after the convoy from Plymouth reached the city.
Supreme Court opens its session to study a dispute over the authority of the federal radio commission to regulate broadcasting time. The case, brought by General Electric's WGY and others, centers on regulatory reach and industry impact.
In Camden on January 3, 1917, Judge Teeph A. Carin presided over the case of Glass May Parks charged with the minor of two children. Atlantic City witness testified as the defense stated denial of the defendant's claim that he was the father of one child.
In a weather bound test of winter gear Major Helph Hoyce of the Selfridge field unit planned a Spokane to Kalispell flight today but freezing conditions forced the squadron to seek refuge. Great Falls civic groups prepared to greet the visitors for another day as snow and cold kept them grounded.
Washington January 17 congressional leaders show confidence as they prepare to vote on repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Senator Borah Idaho declares readiness to vote and welcomes the direct challenge amid debate on prohibition.
A railway disaster west of Palestine Thursday night left A. Man Victim, Henry Ellenke, Ben Trite and four others dead or injured. Victims include express messenger Leicester J. Hughes of Buena Vista Street and mail clerks Trite and Ellenke. Engineer John Nallé and fireman M. J. Flagcett were among the injured.
Chief Owen Kilday ordered a broad reshuffle at the police headquarters after an investigation into con men. Former detective chief Joe Anerix retired as Kilday moved Herbst Willis and others to new posts, aiming for greater efficiency following arrests at a bus terminal and a downtown hotel. A Cincinnati man reported losing 4500 dollars in a San Antonio swindle.
Brackenridge high school drama students present a scene from Poor Me during the January Jubilee. The episode will be performed Friday at Thomas Nelson Page Junior School, highlighting student theater activity.
Brooks Field reported an air record of 45 430 hours of flying with only one fatal accident during 1920. The fatality occurred when a student pilot lost control and spun the aircraft. Lieut. William E. Baker, previously injured, recovered last July and was restored to flying status.
Report says authorities in Durango captured a Wollesting agent destined for a new revolution. The captive reportedly possessed a large pile of documents signed by political opponents of the United States and appointing generals and colonels.
Brackenridge High School drama department presents Four one act plays this Friday afternoon and night at Thomas Nelson Page Junior auditorium. The program features The Valiant a tale of a condemned man who refuses to reveal his identity to save a family from disgrace and other pieces including The Knave of Hearts Poor Me and The Beaded Buckle with student casts led by Milton McDougal Floyd Prost Timas Kimbriel Joe Dodges Nan Coehburn Martha Shelby La Hue Cohn Clare Belle Baltzen Grace Tindall and more.
Major Samuel E. Gomes of the Medical Corps, previously stationed at Worth on duty with the national avert, has been ordered to San Antonio for station. The move reflects ongoing medical personnel redeployments within the force.
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