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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1929
Page
6
Tariff expert Prof. T. N. Carver criticizes sugar beet leaders for supporting cheap Mexican labor. National political note includes commentary by Valverani and Camdridgh on labor and living costs, with reference to industry protection and clear posed aims.
A long discussion outlines how cheap foreign labor, notably Mexican and European beet workers, pressures American wages. It argues protected industries may still pay low wages if imports supply cheap labor and critiques policy aimed at restricting immigration to safeguard the American standard of living.
The text outlines a proposed plan by General Albert Clayton Daltan for a federal prohibition commission. It calls for a seven member body appointed by the president and approved by the Senate, aimed at enforcing nationwide liquor bans, with a six year term and a $12 000 salary, plus enforcement powers across interstate transport and manufacturing.
Fragmentary historical clauses discuss equal representation, removal for cause, and presidential removal. It also mentions Congress, federal prohibition committees, and banning alcoholic beverages in public places under a federal commission, including vessels on territorial waters and high seas, with exceptions for original containers.
A historical draft outlines measures to tax alcohol and license sale and handling, regulate container preservation, and set penalties. It details alcoholic content limits, categories of beverages, and responsibilities for producers and vendors under federal and state authority. The text also proposes a public referendum on territorial limits for alcohol, and strict enforcement provisions.
A pair of safe robberies were reported with estimated losses of about 500 dollars. Details are unclear due to damaged text but authorities linked the incidents, noting the time and method of entry. No suspects named in the readable portion.
A garbled biography describes Albert Clagton Tatton rising from private to brigadier general, with a claimed 1920 retirement and later roles in shipping and politics. It touts his civic stance, anti prohibition views, and world travel while noting a residence in Arizona.
Boston notes a Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduation address by Professor Robert Kinranma Aingore urging graduates to embrace snobbery as a social trait. He mocks student fashions and criticizes efforts to please peers, arguing status boosts publicity and money for Ivy League rivals.
Severe weather lashed Kang Kansas City with torrential rain hail and wind causing damage worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in Kannax Missquiri yesterday. Wichita also reported strong winds and property damage. A Los Angeles bound airliner diverted to Kansas City after an emergency incident, with the plane valued at large and the storm likely tied to the disruption.
A series of drownings across Texas over the weekend left several people dead or missing. Incidents near Fort Worth, San Benito, Eastland, and other locations involved children as young as one and multiple adults. Authorities reported drownings, vehicle incidents, and related fatalities with ongoing investigations.
The pastor of the Unitarians at Avenue 4 and Fifi Street will depart Monday for London for four months to visit Dy fasian churches in Conlon and Eng lan. He will also travel to France and the Holy Land to gather material for Semitic leagues. A list of church speakers appeared at the Sunday service. One minister will return to San Antonio before the church reopens September 1 as the chapel remains closed for the summer.
A national memorial air parade honors Amelia Barduet Feet Acosta and Clarence Chamberlin. About twenty planes will depart Roosevelt Field at 6 30 p m fly offshore and pause for a floral tribute shaped like a map plane. The memorial service will be broadcast over the national network.
A court in Peoria heard the case of 22 deaths tied to a poison liquor distribution scheme described as a chain used by Morris Marisfiolia. The jury will seek to limit evidence to relevant facts as the trial focuses on the murder of Thurali Lydlesten, a young woman from Massachusetts, slated for trial in Mansfield.
Fort Worth launched a new long distance air service amid ceremonial takeoffs. Five planes departed the initial flight from Oklahoma City to Tilson Kangga City, marking the start of the 1200 mile route as officials touted the venture’s potential impact on regional travel.
A jumble of names and events includes Mrs Alice Peeeman at 1026 Ennis Street hosting visitors from Austin and Galveston, and Major adirnus attending a Point reception. Local residents attend church choirs, university events, and gatherings at the Gunter Hotel with plans for luncheons and exhibitions across San Antonio.
PLSMOWT June 3 report says the American cruiser Tintoigh fired a noon salute honoring King George's birthday. Flags were displayed prominently as the ceremony proceeded with formal rigging and naval honors.
Los Angeles prepares for a grand gathering of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine with 75,000 expected in attendance. The program, organized by 60 committees under Potentate M Edwards of the Los Angeles temple, includes a technical film exhibit and an industry gift sculpture. total cost estimated at 15000 dollars.
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