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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1929
Page
1
CGLUMBCS Ohio July 29 The jury selection in the James H Snook murder trial expands with 60 more names added over the weekend as the court inches toward a full panel. Prosecutors and defense face continued challenges to seat a tentative jury after three days of examination and bench conferences. The case involves former Ohio university professor Snook charged with murder in a confession tied to the slaying.
Local dealers advertise affordable autos with low down payments and monthly balances. Buyers can choose reliable models and complete purchase through simple financing plans offered by trusted sellers.
Miss Elizabeth Frisk of Stockholm, hailed as Sweden's It girl, is set for leading roles in two major Swedish productions. Sweden has embraced her charm as a rising film luminary.
Defense sought to bar women from the venire while questioning whether mixed juries could discuss the alleged three year affair between Dr. Snook and the girl he beat to death. Seven peremptories favored men, signaling defense strategy. Premeditation remains a key issue as opening arguments near.
Washington July reports praise for American aviation as Congress notes a blimp landing on Capitol Plaza a night carrier aircraft touch off the Pacific and multiple endurance flights. Senators hail progress toward world aviation supremacy citing three services leaders and renewed support for commercial aviation.
POPLAS BLUFF Missouri July 23 CPW Bowman Jr, chief executive of Scott County Souding company of Sikeston, was hospitalized seriously after being shot by Dexter police officer William Harris. Bowman allegedly ignored street stop signs and attempted to flee when arrested for intoxication and attacked the officer, triggering the fatal gunfire incident.
An acrocade of 20 planes carrying 40 to 45 people will fly from Fort Worth to San Antonio for an inspection of aerial points and facilities late in September. The visit is sponsored by the Fort Worth Association of Commerce. Hosts will be Porter Whaley of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and Ed Peille, president of the San Antonio chapter, National Aeronautic Association.
About 2500 delegates are expected to convene in San Antonio next July for the national convention of the Church of God in Christ. Pastor F. C. V. Ford informed the chamber of commerce that the group would arrive for the event.
Rome dispatch reports Hollywood couple Edwin Carewe and wife on a honeymoon tour through Nice Naples and Rome. They will visit Pompeii Sorrento Capri and Venice as they consider a longer stay in Europe while lingering mention surrounds Del Rio tied to Carewe’s past divorce and film projects.
BR Eckenrode general passenger agent of the M HK &T Lines of St. Louis was in San Antonio on vacation. Ads in classi fication T1 and 72 light classified offer money for home or furniture.
Preschool children will be vaccinated against smallpox at Government Hill Methodist Church between 9 and 11 a.m. Thursday under the Robert Ey Les Parent Teacher association. A city health nurse will conduct the vaccinations.
A lake collision at Lake Okobofi near Arnolds Park Iowa overnight left six people missing and presumed drowned. Misa Esther Rale toe of Alta Iowa has been identified as recovered with search teams continuing for the others in the dark water.
George Lea Lambert, vice-president of Von Hoffman Aircraft, son of Maj Albert Bond Lambert, died when his biplane crashed near Black Jack in St Louis County. Harold Jones, a Von Holiman student, sustained serious injuries in the incident.
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