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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1928
Page
19
The Federal Communications Commission prepared to order off the air 107 stations amid a protest wave. The action, tied to a decree aimed at curbing alleged abuses, followed a week of mounting opposition as groups pledged continued resistance.
People of San Antonio welcome the Civile Light Opera company for an outdoor performance of The Pirates of Penzance at Sala pom in Crackenridge on Thursday July 2. Tickets are selling fast and a 20 percent sale is expected. The stage is ready. Zoeller conducts a 35 piece orchestra. Cast includes Charles Jones and Betty Longaker Wilson with Warren Hull Tanis Arbetter Gertrude Berry and others in San Antonio’s prominent opera circles.
Governor Smith advances campaign plans in New York meeting with the Democratic national committee. He eyes a November presidential bid with Peter Gerry as possible national chairman and a formal nomination acceptance speech in Albany. Robinson and Reed discussions shape the strategy while a farm policy push is prepared for Congress.
The national headquarters of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union predicts Herbert Hoover will secure the presidency next November. They argue wet districts won’t decide states and credit Hoover’s prohibition stance and anti liquor record for broad support, with Middle West women aligning against the Lauman opposition. They claim Republicans can still win a majority of electoral votes despite losses in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and other states.
Fifty leading San Antonio business men will be invited to a Saturday dinner at Brackenridge Park. More than 200 girls from Victoria County will prepare and serve the meal. Attendants will also join a South Texas agricultural short course camp, with entertainment from Ban Antonio and roped events including a baseball game, theater party, and Alamo salute. Local merchants will supply bread, milk, and ice for the stay.
Governor Prolen announced a special session of the Kansas legislature to consider likely amendments to the state constitution. He indicated he wanted more input from members of the senate before issuing the call. Twenty eleven senators joined him at the station, with three senators recorded as opposed.
In a Wampsomething building office temporary United States Commissioner Brown heard liquor case dockets. Ter mendegilda Caguila was arrested for possession after a liquor seizure at 247 Week Test street. Tea Gunshot bonded at 8400 on related charges. Brenot Martindale released on bond pending trial on possession charges in federal court.
Pastor Ter dor F Webb spoke to employees of KansAntonio Marchine and Hupply Co at noon Tuesday according to J J Beery religious director of the GC. Rev Edgar Hubbard led a YMCA service at the county jail at 2 36 pm Thursday. Mixes Fidilie Levey sang as assistant pastor at First Evangelical church.
Antwerp dispatch reports dock workers back on strike after weeks of pressure. Organized by Communist element, not endorsed by American officials, the action marks a renewed port disruption in the harbor.
A chaotic spoof dispatch reports a plum pudding shortage triggering border inspections and government action. Officials claim new regulations would require certificates and exams for shipments, signaling a broader, dramatic response to a holiday treat shortage.
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