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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1929

Page

32

Ship Chief Aids Tax Gut Campaign In New York

July 26 New York The be vintuan queen of the American mor tant mutine has become the flagship of a fleet of 12 ships to carry the Save movement nationwide. Joseph E B Sheedy president of United States Lines explains the tax cut push will let 7000 employees aboard sign petitions to Congress for lower earned income taxes. Ships will host convenient sign up points and officials will brief passengers on the campaign. Executive leader Joseph B Sheedy, a longtime shipping figure, praised the tax reduction drive and urged Citizens to back the pre tax relief effort while officials noted this marks the first public endorsement of any campaign by United States Lines and its affiliates.

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Army Orders: Promotions and transfers listed in July memo

Universal Service in Washington releases army orders detailing promotions transfers and retirements across multiple commands. Officers named include Grilin F W to Philippine Department and Futter to colonel, with others like Squires D D Fort Benning and Tear to lieutenant colonel. Several officers await retirement or reassignment to Panama Canal and Fort Sam Houston.

Univeral Service Washington, D.C Francis W Grilin F. A. Chicago Kimer EL Futter Joy Romotinn William A. Squires Fort Denning Fitzsimora General Hospital Willian Wo Walter Heed Hospital Prederick C. Tear John G. Platt Jr 3. C Carl W. Shafter Alfter Thomas Tr. Meo B. Conner, Inc Finance Department Patrick J. Gormar Fort Sam Houston Hame Jomea EB. Smith Q. M. CG Panamea Canal Department Eniyh Pullock Jr QM. C Port Attong Panama Canal Department Charles Stalsburg Fort George G Beeond Harry O. Vaxcon A. O Corps of Engineers Port Darwin Martin A.C Nanpeed

Pope Hints At Possible Move From Vatican

July 26 Rome reports suggest Pope Pius might leave the Vatican soon for a prolonged stay at a Marian retreat near Rome. A ceremony in St Peter's courtyard drew large crowds and watchers noted enhanced cooperation between Italian authorities and Vatican officials as the Lateran Treaty’s endurance remained a topic of discussion.

Rome Pius Vatican Home St. Peter' W

Believe It Or Not Ripley Explains About St Patrick

Ripley answers reader requests by stating St Patrick was not a Catholic saint nor Irish. He claims the Catholic church name emerged later, says Patrick was actually a Frenchman born in Tours with the name Lucent, and that he never existed as a saint.

Ripley ST. Patrick Wipley Bt. Patrick Pateleh Patrick Benet Patricing Vateich

Man Meets Undertaker Before Grave Operation

A man entering the city hospital for a grave operation meets his undertaker beforehand to discuss the case and receive necessary instructions. The plan leads to the man’s recovery route home, with details noting friends and a potential funeral attendance by a brother. Confusion and errors in the transcription obscure some names and dates.

Hig Oklahom Conan Dan Mors Toras Cowan

Spotlight Notes From San Antonio Community Daily

OC J and Arnold Warnton report a campus ceremony at Moody Bible Institute on August 1 with 113 diplomas expected. Several local figures travel, visit churches, and attend weddings. church announcements, club meetings, and social notes fill a bustling San Antonio roundup of dates and names.

OC J Arnold Warnton Yon Neos Street Moody Bible Institute Dhrtage Tom Ladovic Los Angeles Dorothy City

Blimp Lands on Capitol Plaza for Senator Meeting

An army blimp landed on the Capitol plaza on the east side to accommodate Senator Bingham of Connecticut. The airship arrived from Langley Field Virginia for a meeting of the Senate committee as part of the historic landing.

Plaza At Capitol Washington Henator Bingham Connecicut Mate x Hurride Langley Field Alten

Dawes to Visit Scout Jamboree in London

United States Ambassador Charles Gater Dawes plans a visit to the world scout jamboree in London as crowds gather. Dawes may attend alongside the Prince of Wales, with scout groups already active worldwide and ready to participate in the event.

Dawes London tNs United States Charles Gater Dawes Rey Sealy Dickenhead Thortrater St Onong West Wernerday Ehrox Boree Prince Wales

Navy power will bid for arms pact

Washington July 28 In a three day conference the aim is to reduce naval tonnage to the lowest terms for international policing. President Hoover and Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald seek an Anglo American agreement inviting Japan France and Italy to send plenipotentiaries. The conference may be held in Washington with Britain and the United States pursuing a broader naval settlement this winter.

Washington, D. Cy UNS Waa Honver Ramsty MacDonald London Werebington Japan France Italy Washington MacDonald Suce United States Hoover Geneva Great Britain Jon Whiel Ensipe Hantees Lens Ood

Kansas City Bank Head Commits Suicide in Office

James T. Francs, president of Liberty National Bank in Kansas City, died by his own hand today. Police indicated the self-inflicted shooting occurred in his office, with few other details available as investigators cordon the scene.

Kansas City Joly PI James T. Francs Liberty National Bank Rimwell

Shaw Celebrates Birthday Mystery in London

British dramatist George Bernard Shaw, age 73, dodges public acknowledgment of his birthday and has influenced reporters to withhold the fact. He suggested a minor public note to clarify his age without confirming the date.

London Geneva Bernard Shaw

Aviator Ready for Flight to Tokyo Toko

A Lockheed test flight report details the plan to fly a large plane from the Pacific to Tokyo with Lieut. Harold Teamley leading the mission. In a recent Seattle Olympia check, Lt Bromley tested the craft for over an hour and noted wireless antenna issues and gear clearance problems. Chief test pilot Herbert Fahy endorsed the flight while recommending a weaker ramp to prevent excessive speed on takeoff.

Tavoma Tosh Dely Axiya Hnrald Teamley Ios Pacific Tokin Japan Tieutenant Bromley Seattle Olympia Orrer AO Herbert Fahy Lockheed Flo

America to Have Fastest Passenger Cruisers Afloat

Washington dispatch reports the United States Shipping Board signs plan to develop the American merchant marine with new faster liners. The Navy’s American passenger liners will race German and British rivals, aided by U.S. financing and shipbuilding capacity to escalate transatlantic service.

Washington, DC Americin

Gold Medal of J B Beretta Ties to Laredo Bank Career

An ornate small gold medal, kept in a private bank box, honors J B Beretta for winning the first esport marksmanship trophy with the Laredo Gun Club. Born in Arkansas, he moved to San Antonio, worked as a cowboy, then Frost National Bank clerk, later starting a business before banking success. The medal symbolizes Beretta’s life from ranching and shooting to finance in Texas.

J. K. Beretta Netione Havok of Commerce Mx Becette J. B. Heretia Esport Marke Laredo South Texam Arkansas O. K. Beretta Arkan Sis San Antonio Old Rock Shiner Brothers Live Oak Alascosa County Foure Reentta Frost End Score Frost National Bank of Tony Beretiny Baroda Tolay Beretta Young Beretta Young Doretta Bia Ranch Frost's Mr. Beretta Shiner Ranch Tareda

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