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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1930
Page
3
Patrolman Mike Livo shot a thief who stole chickens the other night. He is shown preparing to eat the thief with yams beside him. Livo also enjoys roast possum as a meal choice.
A proposed plan discussed at the Stockholm meeting calls for daily magnetic disturbance reports to be transmitted on short waves alongside weather forecasts. The aim is to better guide radio reception and incoming signals during periods of geomagnetic activity.
In Swabington January date, the senate tariff war hinges on a fight over a federal sugar bounty. Administration forces prepared to reject an insurgent bid to pay sugar producers, keeping the Cuban basic rate at 1.75 dollars while Republicans had hoped for 2.20. The struggle centers on how to tax Cuban sugar imports and support American growers.
PAMPA Terns Jan 17 I A Parks formerly of Amarillo found this morning near Tampa after a hit and run left him near freezing. He was taken to a hospital but died as patrols investigate the nighttime tragedy.
Fire San Antoniany who will take leading roles in the Warabach Ma Closkey election contest revived by the house elections committee Monday in Washington. Lamar Seeligson Jack Burke Judge Verey Noberson Hugh Tisherson C. W. Anderson and Robertson lead. Indictments against McCloskey his secretary Tramtrez and Wertlett follow a grand jury probe.
Dudley Foy of Amarillo has been elected assistant manager of the Wichita Falls chamber of commerce and will begin duties February. He previously served on the Amarillo chamber fire committee, sits on the Texas Industrial Traffic League board, and is admitted to practice before the Interstate Commerce Commission. John Borrell starts as manager January 1.
Porter Whales, a general mobiler, will appoint two chamber of commerce members to represent San Antonio at the Coronya Christi chamber banquet on January 22 and the San Marco chamber meeting in the same period.
Stomucker, returning home, faced a pistol as a bandit demanded cash. In a tense exchange, the assailant ordered him to hand over money, but Stowacher complied and the robber fled after taking a small amount. Police praised Stomucker for calm conduct and diplomacy.
Mary Wilson, director of dramatic and dancing for the city recreation department, announced a new reducing class. The group expanded from 40 to about 70 members since opening. Participants report weight losses ranging from five to ten pounds as several exercises are introduced to help women who feel they are too thin.
Richmond Virginia autopsy reveals a five inch surgical forceps left in Mrs D W Timberlake's lower abdomen after an operation in Washington DC three years ago. Coroner James N Whitfield said the inquest confirmed the instrument was found in the right side near the appendix. the autopsy included the physician in charge and three interns.
Del Rio records show Reg Towers sought in San Antonio on a robbery charge related to a modulated firearm incident with Mrs Vera Human at 3115 Brontway. Deputy W C Speer to escort Towers back Friday afternoon. Also, a Monday night robbery near a home left a woman briefly threatened. $70 stolen after a male intruder demanded cash and fled when denied.
Col Regimont Buck announces the annual West Point dinner in San Antonio to commemorate the academy founding. The event, set for March 15, will invite Army officers and attendees of the school to make reservations with Lieut Col R C Burleson by mid May.
Recreation unit presents Toyland Review by children from the viiy cacteation department for Waylor Jospili graduates at 5 pm Monday January 27 at St Mark's hall. Earlier Friday January 2 the department stages dramatic program at Woodrow Wilson School. Parent Teacher organization secretary John Hansard states the recreation department plan reflects community support.
Denver crowd hears optimistic talks on cattle ranching as the American National Livestock Association proceeds with its annual convention. Delegates discuss market improvements and ongoing fundraising efforts while speakers urge continued support for the livestock industry.
Colonel William A Cradle of the Eighth Carpa area will travel Saturday on a inspection tour reviewing ROTC units. Colonel Canty will visit Hutton, Gray, Prairie View, Marnvill, Olsiremore, Qala and other points.
Convicts at Wynne Farm initiate a hunger strike after plans to tunnel under the high fence are uncovered by Dave Wright. Prisoners halted work when guard blocks were poured and later resumed tunneling toward a prearranged exit. Digging tools and shovels were seized during the search of the facility.
Janus Harvey released on $500 bond by Paul A. Backhart, North Texas prohibition chief, after agents seized a still and 150 gallons of whiskey on the North Texas road. Julius Jackson of 215 Month Minter street faces a prohibition violation charge after a preliminary hearing. officers previously destroyed a still and whiskey at 216 South Minter Street on December 1. Jackson admitted ownership of the still though claiming no knowledge of the whiskey.
Air mail service expanded through Sonn tonin hay burn extended south into Central America. District manager Pred Met onue of Southern Air Transport Enc said Friday. Van-American Airways operates from Brownerville south through Tampico, Vera Cruz and Guatemala, linking Guatemala via San Lorenzo to Wonderag and the Panama Canal Zone. Daily mail from San Antonio south to Brownsville via Tampico. three weekly trips from Tampico to Central American allies.
Miss Mary Wilson, director of age and dramatics in the cur scension department, will attend the state meeting of physical directors past ministers of the women's division of the Texan Amateur Athletic Association to be held in Austin Saturday.
Close-up of Prince Hunsbert of Italy and Princess Marie Jose of Belgium. The couple drove from the railway station to the Quirinal palace where the crown prince introduced his wife to the people as future ruler.
In Chicago the defense prepared final arguments to cast guilt on widow Genevieve O'Brien for the murder of Samuel Howard Dorr, the salesman. Barratt O'Hara said the first shot may have been fired by Mrs. O'Brien and that Dorr killed by later bullets during the struggle over the gun. Assistant State's Attorney Walker Butler pressed for conviction and the electric chair for Dorr.
Washington dispatch reports Indianapolis was rejected as host for the 1981 meeting of the American Association of Colleges. The event is expected to be scheduled during the third week of January at an alternate site.
Leading broadcasting engineers from across the country met with the Federal Radio Commission in Washington on January 17 to outline steps to replace the interference that now deprives thousands of listeners.
Russell C. Arnold, 53, stands trial in Kansas City for attacking a 14-year-old girl held captive in an underground chamber beneath his garage. The defense plans to call expert witnesses as proceedings were expected to conclude today.
A Los Angeles man named Austin died on a porch at the home of C A Adams after a long friendship. An inquest Tuesday morning found death due to unknown natural causes. Justin at the Peace John T Onion presided, with Adams testifying that Austin collapsed as he reached the porch.
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