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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1930
Page
7
Athens officials announced that the cabinet approved a site at the center in Athens for the American Legion building. The decision was made at a cabinet meeting last night and assigns a three meter area for the project.
An Elk City, Oklahoma mechanic claims he is missing Western Air Express pilot Maurice Graham and that details of a supposed crash were hidden to avoid publicity. He says the pilot fell during a heavy snow near St George Utah, wandered to an Indian reservation, and was later transported to Las Vegas before the wrecked plane was recovered. Western Air Express officials deny the story and say they are still seeking Graham and his aircraft.
CHICAGO June. A meteorite believed to be the largest single stone ever found on earth has been placed on exhibit at the Field Museum. The Paragould meteorite weighs 320 pounds, heavier than previously reported, and fell at Paragould Arkansas on February 17, 1908, penetrating clay to a depth of five feet.
Lisbon greeted a German warship visit with official cheers. Rear Admiral Gradish and staff came ashore after a naval salute aboard the flagship Neptunigsberg as local authorities offered a formal welcome and a marine salute.
June 4 report states I. Mackefeller Jr lends his son in law Davis Milton 51,000,000 to construct a cooperative building near the East River. The building Titan contract filed with the county clerk. Mr and Mrs Milton will date an 18 room agreement of a book value of 1,000,000.
A garbled report notes a person named Losdos Jones-4-John persisting in employment despite a severe injury. The text references family ties and a warning about possible death if work stops, indicating a wartime or dangerous labor context. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but emphasize continued work and high stakes.
In New York two suspects, a man and a youth, robbed a Bronx drug store just after midnight. A gun battle followed with police. more than fifty shots were exchanged. Both suspects were seriously wounded. one officer was wounded in the leg.
Final reviews from Inn's primary election filter to seat the victory of Congressman J. Dickinson and Dan W. Turner for the Republican nominations for senator and governor respectively in Des Moines Iowa on June 4.
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd and the expedition members continued their northward drift from the Antarctic on their Instatretch voyage. The crew, aiming for New York, expects arrival around June 4 to 7, weather permitting.
Pueblo police report that 31 year old gangster Sam Miceli, known as 4-Wi Sam, died from gunshot wounds after being attacked by three gunmen in an automobile. He was said to be the fifth gang member killed in Pueblo this year.
Wammond Indiana June 4 Peg Leg Nell who hauled a fruit wagon for years caught fire in her wooden leg at a filling station. Jake Diamond owner says Hammond firemen used chemicals to fight the blaze and damaged Nell burning off hair and back. he sues the city for damages claiming the department erred by not using water.
Chicago June 4. Trading in future deliveries of butter during the first five months this year grows to double the volume of the prior year on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Nebraska counties have never hosted a motion picture showing. Abs Chamber of Commerce reports 19 counties in the state have never had a movie theater or show.
Dallas June 4 Distribution of copies of the Trotunda yearbook of Southern Methodist University was delayed after the board of editors announced that the degree of Kenneth Mahoney editor would be held up because of objectionable material printed in the Rotunda. About 1,000 copies were distributed to students before the recall. Professor A F Tennine warned Mahoney to remove certain pictures and reading matter deemed objectionable by university officials.
Leonard Kip Rbieelander, recently divorced from Alice Jones HinneIander, received an offer to meet and discuss a property settlement. Har ley A. Harmon, attorney for Rbieelander, said the proposal came from his former wife. The setting is Las Vegas where the divorce was finalized.
Local Light Classifieds promote services offered by carpenters and builders who promise fair pricing and reliable workmanship. Shoppers can compare quotes and hire skilled tradespeople for home repairs renovations and remodeling projects.
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