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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1930
Page
2
Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson denounced officeholders who jail citizens for bootleg liquor while drinking themselves, and unveiled a program calling for limited prohibition enforcement, lower costs, and officials setting a sober example. She seeks double support from prohibitionists and anti-prohibitionists.
A speech by Mrs. Ferguson outlines Prohibition enforcement, tax reforms, highway funding, and social measures. She calls for stronger state banking rules, two year land redemption for owners, landlord tenant reform, and public road oversight. She supports old age pensions and prison system reform with broadened pardon powers.
Louis Bamberger and his sister Mrs Felix Fuld announced a $5,000,000 gift to establish a new super school in Newark. The Institute for Advanced Ky gril Will be established to support higher learning and will be unique among U S educational institutions. The plan envisions a permanent institute and endowment to advance education in Newark and beyond.
In Moscow a petition asked for the reinstatement of Leon Trotsky, the former Soviet reader now in exile on the Caspian Sea. Trotsky supporters later laughed at the idea, while a Moscom conference of the party members discussed mentors for the conference. The petition was presented by a group of Trotsky followers.
A 1900s theme depicts the San Antonio Public Service Company workers and equipment at East Woodlawn. The display shows the first trolley crew led by Bate Hulls with motor inspectors, a locksmith, a painter, and helpers. Mr Lewis urges readers to submit photos of trolleys to illustrate the city’s transit history.
Representative Beare to chair the military affairs committee as a new aviation bill seeks a 34 million dollar building program. Proposed outlays include Randolph field 1 182 000 Kelly 1 500 000 Duncan 472 000 Brooks 63 000 with several bases to gain upgrades and others to be cancelled.
Vatican report says army planes over Vatican City drowned out Pope Pius XII during a June address to Malian workers. The pontiff pledged to send a protest to the journal about perceived threats to the Vatican state amid ongoing tensions over Vatican sovereignty.
A local Post Auxiliary plans a social gathering featuring a party cart and a music program. The event includes a film screening and a live performance, with Boots and Treasurers hosting the evening. Proceeds support community services.
Funeral services are set for Monday for Thomas Etlzer George 71 a pioneer San Antonio real estate operator who died Friday morning He was a Tejas native long a San Antonio resident and is survived by two daughters Mrs Van A Petty Jr and Mrs Kenneth E Camabrit one son Bruce George and three grandchildren The service will be conducted by J K Kirman Christian Science reader in San Antonio with a list of pallbearers and local participants named.
A U.S. tax refund of 28,71% to the Toros and Pacific Built Way Company of Dallas was announced by the Washington Bureau. The notice details a refund related to income and tax adjustments for the firm, with federal authorities approving the payout.
Lisbon reports that German ambassador to Portugal Von Ontigoni was shot aboard a launch from a German naval squadron and died shortly after. The assailant, described as mentally unbalanced, was seized by police minutes after the attack.
Soucek eyes altitude record as he trains for the final push at 41,703 feet aboard the Wright Apache. Navy orders move the ace from naval aviation to Pacific coast ships duty, with a planned test on June 16. weather earlier stalled the attempt.
Second Division Veterans hold reunion to elect officers for the coming year. Mattfehit of Washington DC is named national president of their association. Carpenters and builders offer free estimates on repair work through services advertised in the Me Srevices Offered column.
Dr J J Osborn offers Crt method of fitting glasses at 316 Moore Building. The ad claims to remove eye aches and improve virion comfort, promising tangible relief amid the war era.
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