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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1930

Page

3

Norris rails against partisan enforcement of prohibition

Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska urged stripping enforcement of prohibition from partisan politics and placing all dry law duties under civil service. He criticized Treasury officials and Mellon for uneven enforcement and called for executive action to depoliticize and strengthen prohibition enforcement while warning against public sentiment shifting away from this stance.

Sylveradl Service Laincoly Neb Smith Norris Prohibition Mellan Kayped Yue Tevntor Enil Treas Mellon Peemit Park Treasury Department Tiestl Mig Fa- Dathin

Daddy Browning Paces Suit for Rolls Royce Rent

New York July 26 The case of John F Guishow against Daddy Browning concerns a blue Rolls Royce used by Browning and Frances Seenen. Guishow says he bought the car and rented it to Browning for 800 a month, later 850, with Browning failing to pay from 1085 through April, totaling about 8050.

Solversof Beryl New York Fdeard W.daddy Browning Frances Seenen Teachts John F. Guishow Guishow

Rail Mergers Await Fall LC.C. Session

Washington July 26 with the Interstate Commerce Commission on vacation final action on several large railroad mergers is postponed until fall. The commission will hold its next full meeting mid September as consolidation plans await ratification and decision.

Borgera Service Washington, D.C Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Ite

Funeral Notices from Stareus Lafayette and Others

Funeral notices list Stareus Lafayette Junior and family members from San Antonio and nearby areas. Services proceed at Wilber-Lamavan chapel and at several local cemeteries under Wilbert’s Funeral Directors with interment at Post Cemetery. Surviving relatives include Anstead Majar Leon S later of the 2nd Infantry and several siblings and cousins.

Stareus Lafayette Hospital Tury Mia Sem Antonio Tee Lanoard Roy Nixon San Antonia Texan Sietsturry Poares Mok Tagen Ali Wilber-Lanavan Harrell Fund Vetint Trement Fesinafan Wilbart Wilbert Anstead Majar Leon 2Ard Infantry Teoetna Menry Taree Ana “Ope Qapenter Hrieg Mr. Maree Rosin Mra Wiggin Jkntic Juelaavla Henthe Elate Flelen Fatkilie Ian Jueosay Rome AL A. Parker AL Ghee Heawney Tha ‘Apraline Witertitaraven Punerat Dirretars

Dancer Faith Bacon Flicks Sensational Costume Show

Faith Bacon, famed for Earl Carroll's Vanities, startled New York crowds when performing in a costume deemed too scanty by a judge. The public display drew sharp remarks as officials weighed appropriate modesty standards.

Faith Bacon Earl Carroll New York

Ralph Ince Undergoes Skull Surgery After Fishing Hook Incident

Ince, famed actor and director, was operated on at Hollywood Community Hospital to remove a three inch fish hook embedded in his scalp after lines tangled in kelp during a fishing trip eighteen miles offshore. The bulletin says he remains in serious condition.

Los Angeles INS Colony Ralph Ince Thyshinna Holigwood Community Hospital Ince Lnce Thee

Farms to Absorb Surplus of Wheat Prices Stabilized by Grinding

Washington July 26 The 300 000 400 bushels of wheat urged for federal purchase to steady prices will be absorbed quickly by grinding straw and lower grasses on farms. Farmers' Incorporated official stated today.

Washington, D. C Federal Farm Board C. Dent Farmers’ Incorporation

Italy Works to Calm Torn Regions After Quakes

In the wake of a devastating quake striking five Italian provinces, rescue workers press on to reach survivors as 550 bodies are recovered in Lacedonia and vast areas face demolition. King Victor Emmanuel tours the ruin as relief efforts mobilize food, blankets, and shelter for the homeless while authorities warn complete recovery remains hindered by widespread destruction.

Rome Puly Skaly Auer Wittte Lacedouia Avontin Astoli Lacedonia Aqui- Jonin Avelling Vahlie Grollolanza Rochetta Tostand Loway Fie Victory Emmanuel

55 Prisoners to Be Deported After Release From Pen

Kansas City Kans July 24 Fifty five aliens most of them released prisoners from the federal penitentiary at Heavieworl were placed on a train today bound for the Canadian border Some to drift toward Mexico border and others escorted to El Paso Texas with awaiting wives transported via San Antonio Texas The Moixerim party is split into two factions and will be escorted by authorities to border points for deportation

Kansas CLIX Heavehworl Canadian Mexico Fl Paso Texas San Aitinio

Americans Buy in Foreign Countries

A garbled report notes Americans invested abroad during the first six months and mentions monthly figures up to 3100 in commerce. The text is incomplete but implies divestment or investment activity abroad within the period referenced.

Warthington

Pacific Ana Rage Looms Over Liner Flight

Newswire blurbs report Pacific area tensions as a plane preparing for a westward flight amid Marine and medical staff on board. Authorities indicate expected departure tonight with uncertain safety conditions and an emphasis on steering facility operations through the crisis.

Hoover Maps Capital Plan Discussion at Washington

President Moorees plans for a new capital layout were reviewed in Washington as the Washington District of Columbia commission and officials discussed a parks and public works project. An outline of the capital plan and funding prospects was presented to Congress for the next session.

Uly Tmooree District of Columbia Mit Grant Congress

Classified Phone Number Prompt for alec Information

The note directs readers to call the Light's Classified number Crockett 2400 after TsO Saturday AKC HE for the most authentic information on the alec. The message uses period voice and local classifieds style to urge readers to inquire by telephone.

Crockett Tso

Dr J J Osborn Optometrist Ad

An old ad for Dr J J Osborn Optometrist promises accurate glasses through a mathematical science. It emphasizes reliable results, lifelong benefit, and personalized eye care, noting the service is not a faith cure or patent medicine.

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