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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1930

Page

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Airship Triumph and Global Tensions Stir Readers

The column blends Mussolini praise and Italian celebrations with a skeptical view of German and American power. It notes a giant airship voyage to Montreal with 87 crew and seven passengers, compares it to Graf Zeppelin, and muses on industrial prowess and national moods. It also covers New York population figures and urban prosperity, plus reflections on labor, Russia, and the potential impact of Soviet and Russian ships on American labor and imports. The writer surveys economic optimism, political shifts, and the balance of global influence shaping the era.

Embick Named Brigadier General in Artillery Corps

Brigadier General Hianley Embick of the Neaat Artillery Corps is announced, with noted ties to demychetes heee and a reference to Seeheri O. Williams who retires August 41.

Embick Col Hianley Embick Neaat Actillery Corps Seeheri O. Williams

Naples Braces After Quakes as Vesuvius Shows New Sign

In the wake of quakes and storms that caused death and destruction Naples fears a new disaster. Mount Vesuvius, a volcano with a long history, is stirring into action alerting residents and authorities.

Naples Mount Vesuvius

Oklahoma Senate Runoff Race Heats Up In Tulsa Area

Tulsa area reports show Gore and Wrightsman neck and neck for the Democratic Senate nomination as results trickle in. Oilman movers LeaAds and other candidates dispute early leads while percentages narrow, with precincts still reporting statewide totals.

Oktahoma City Tulse Chacha Wrightsman Mat Tom Gare Taday United States Senate Gore Ani Weightsman Beatie Uhrauphou Core Tulsa Tamu Somhole Ata'e Tienry Johnston Ausseil Frog Bik Johnnn Lee Cruce J. J. A. Robertson Curray W. 8 Cine Viewmbem Tir Wxo Oklatoma W. H Murray Dolitin Guvernor Murray Endy Aimont Ale Tienrent Inert Frank Kaltrany Ckintemm Gity Pallitea

Rain Ig Predicted for San Antonio Wednesday Night

San Antonio weather forecast predicts rain Wednesday night with partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. Mielvorologist J Hy Jwrbor warns of possible raincoats needed as highs reach around 74 degrees and overnight lows dip near 28 degrees.

San Antonio J. Hy Jwrbor Ban

Mystery Plane to Fly for Record Flight at Curtis Field

A mystery plane was sighted at Curtis airfield as Frank Talks announced plans to push the craft to new speeds. Harkey arrived from Valuniies, Ohio, and investigators expect a high speed test around Mop hours with a few dimes of fuel aboard.

New York Curtis Airpork Arhile Gavt Frank Tawks Harkey Valuniies Ohio Hawks

English Flier's Body Recovered in Burma

An English aviator named Eric Leuk is reported dead after a wreck in Rangoon Burma, with Mingming claiming the death while an unconfirmed report from July 19 states Hook may be alive and receiving care, per The Canter Daily Mail.

London u—Mevices Rangoon Eric Leuk Mingming Terrupeia Hook Will

Americans Fight Longer Dresses In Fashion Push

The Associated Dress Industries of America and the Industrial Council of Clank, Saint and sister Mane confront a push for longer dresses in the Falstall region. Aimed at resisting French design influence, the factions announce their intents to maintain tradition amid evolving styles.

Associated Dress Industries of America Falstall Mara Industrial Council of Clank, Sait and Sist Maneaconters, Incorporated

President Hoover to Visit Mexico

Universal Service reports President Hoover has accepted an invitation to visit Mexico City. The exact date of the visit has not yet been determined.

Hoover Mexico Universal Service Menico City Taty Pascual Ortiz Rubio Hancel Merion City

Italian Vesuvio Threat Again Shrouds Naples in Smoke

Naples reels as Mount Vesuvius erupts with massive smoke cloud and lava flows. The city buzzes with fear as tremors from a recent earthquake heighten anxiety about renewed eruptions.

Rome Naples Mount Vesuville Vesuvius Song

Mrs Henderson to Lead Squad in Races

Mrs Henderson will lead the squad in races as the Pelereon of Shreveport plans a Sunday August 19 event. Commodore Furlong of the local organization reported the details and noted the readiness of the team. Mrs Henderson’s arrival is anticipated in Shreveport with a visit to San Antonio Boat Club and related preparations underway.

Hello World’ Henderson Pelereon Shreveport Sundas San Antonio Sherveport Furlong Winilerson Antonia Babies Morales Awawat

Airplanes Drive Tribesmen From Cave Stronghold

Monte Main 70 air planes of the royal air force have operated in the air against the tribesmen of the northwestern frontier. They have bombed groups in caves inaccessible from the ground, driving warriors from their stronghold.

Partmawar Monte Main Royal Wir Stituluing

Communist Aim for U S War Is Cited

New York July 30 amid the Revolutionary Age and the Genimen party leaders declare the United States government faces threats from a Communist aim. The fringe groups insist measures will intensify, arguing the government is pressured by outside powers. The report notes debate within the party about wartime policy and national security.

New York Thir Garfield Mars Counach Genimen Iad ULB AL Dmajueity Unitedd States Luree

Barrel of Fish Barrel of Fun at Hauint Wisconsin

Grover Luther bought a barrel of cut at the expense of Duke Naver of Me. The expense was 4JMd dollars and Naver paid freight charges of 100. The barrel arrived and was found to contain natvidust with no can of bardluea.

Grover Luther Duke Naver Mary Nawer Bardluea

Kidnapping Mystery Hoax Involves Bledsoe Owner

In San Antonio Volive Wednesday reporters reported no tangible clues in the kidnapping of Isaac Bledsoe, owner of a local music company. Bledsoe, who is related to the victim, said he could not see or identify the place of abduction. Ransom details and motive remain unclear as investigators pursue leads that may connect to the Saturday Ciral installation.

Isaac Bletsoe San Antoni Music Com Wledsoe

Dry Enforcement Heads in Parley With New Chief

In a rare briefing a group of experienced dry enforcement officials met with newly appointed director of prohibition W. W. Wonlwock to discuss current policy challenges. The dialogue focused on enforcing motions and resolving delicate questions of parity, highlighting expert opinions from senior administrators.

Wash Glon UPI W. W. Wonlwock Prohibition

Hoover Urges New Economy Campaign in Campaign Year

Hoover urged Reveriment departments to restrain expenditures during the coming year amid business conditions. He cautioned against expecting higher revenues and pressed for an economy drive to reduce public spending and balance the budget.

Hoover Tinton G. Tulya Bis Uzencius Plang N View

Senatorial Probe Of Postoffice To Open

A senatorial inquiry into postoffice affairs begins in Washington D C. Officials announce the probe will consider misconduct and mismanagement within departments and agencies linked to mail delivery and civil service operations. The review aims to identify faults and recommend reforms.

Wasfinglon D.C

Chicago gunman linked to Lingle assassination

Chicago Tribune reports a gunman identified as Moster linked to the Lingle murder near Michigan Avenue. Patrolman Rutby pursued the suspect through traffic and into a tunnel, leading to arrest efforts in Los Angeles and continued court proceedings.

Utlcago Buby Foster Chicago Incc Wels Chicago Tribune Anthony Thuthy Lingle Michigan Boulevard Pelestrian Tignel Michigan Bovleviych Rutby Micpligan Howlovant Tandelph Street Koster Roark Todly Atorneys Moyter Angi Hig Elise Kingle Lad Vie Leodas Ingle Wos Iy Llothers Water Movran Laudiel Yrade Mostar

All Dressed Up But Robbers Steal Jewelry

Mrs Lois Sontag and guest were attacked when two masked men forced entry at night. They subdued Sontag and fled with her jewels while her husband, a Sears employee, was allegedly alerted. The victim remained unconscious for about ninety minutes.

Lois Sontig Dite Mare Sontag Wes Sontng Alte. Sontng Sears Reebough Aid Cout Pats

Kelly and Everett Campaign in San Marcos Fight Fergusonism

In San Marcos on July 30 Wen H Kelly of Ben Antonio and Iles J G Meerett pastor of the Baptist church South San Antonio opened the runoff primary campaign before about 500 people in the courthouse. They urged removal of “Wergesonign” from politics in Texas, denounced the highway commission and Ferguson administration. Robert Leo Cobbitt candidate for lieutenant governor was endorsed. Clend Ivey chaired, with C C Fults introducing the speakers.

San Marcos Tesas Wen H. Kelly Ben Antonio Iles J. G. Meerett The Baptist Church Dé South Teams Highway Commission Brrguson Robert Leo Cobbitt Clend Ivey C. C. Fults Sana Antonio

Citizens' League Parley Called Off

The Citizens' League meeting with candidates and workers was announced to be held at the Maverick march but was called off due to unspecified reasons. League officers said a later meeting would be arranged for the workers.

Citizens’ League 1 Laboork Th & Oennex Albert Maverick de League

Work Not Talent Exalted by Sage Works

A fragmentary note references Thomas A. Edison in a July 3 entry, noting his interrogation on work versus talent and his endorsement of certain fields. The text presents a blown transcription with garbled words but centers on Edison weighing work over innate talent.

Avest Drang Thomas A. Edison Taille Jen

State Tax Rate Set at 69 Cents by Board

The board sets the state tax rate at 69 cents for the fiscal year ending September 1, 130. Estimates suggest adjustments by the board will be completed by August.

Board Alstin

Airship May Night Landing Planned Near Ottawa

Ottawa dispatch notes the airship It-INO was about 500 miles from Collette at 9 am and speeding toward Newfoundland. The R100, traveling over 70 mph, was expected to land by 8 am local time near Greenwich and aimed for a route along the Atlantic coast toward Montreal, through the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Ottawa London UPI Atlanlic Ogeim Leday Mercon Moretog Greeny Meridias New Foundland Lin Belte Isto Inbrailor Gerosn Gulf of St. Lawrence Moktreal

British Dirigible T100 May Visit Montreal Weather Report

Montreal observers report weather and winds guiding the British airship T100 toward Hubert airport to greet crowds. Troops and police are stationed, with air traffic and ground crew preparing for the arrival as reports forecast rain and fog along the St. Lawrence.

Montreat Montreal Cerdington England Bee Lavisburg Emti Hulert Presses RG. N Viint Ig Raio Peshier Chaibuils Arnimus BO le Mear Hubert Eady Hubert Before & P.m Marine Tansition Metroralegiead St. Lawrence Rhin Kerr Foundland

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