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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1930
Page
1
A historical column argues for renewed transatlantic travel and U.S. expansion. It discusses aviation, naval power, and imperial policy, praising Britain’s empire and urging the United States to assert ownership of vast Atlantic lands, with Mr. Ford’s shipbuilding plans cited as a model for rapid progress.
Liverpool dispatch reports Derby says liquor is the main topic after his recent U S visit. He believes the chief issue is prohibition and its enforcement, noting confusion and questions about how to avoid violations.
Former cashier Campbell, longtime National Bank of Commerce employee, held on charges of misapplying and converting about 150 thousand dollars in the period February 4 to May 14. Bank president Beretta and vice president Barelar testified witnesses included district attorney Schwenke. Campbell denied the charges as he awaits bond set at ten thousand dollars.
Experienced salesmen wanted for menu and furnishing department. See Classification 50. Candy drink and eating plate offered for $100 cash or terms, See Classification 167. Nabimat item offered for $25.00. Read the bargain found in this column as presented.
Retired Maj. Gen Vyasner Hiss is promoted to full general in a ceremony signed by officials including Moores Mu Gen Peyton C. March will confer distinctions as part of the act. The promotion marks a significant advancement in the veteran officer's career.
WALMINGTON B C June 2 The War Department announced Maj Gen Tasker Bliss and Maj Gen Weyton C March who are retired would become full generals on the retired list under the recently signed law by President Hoover The measure grants wartime rank to officers upon retirement A total of 115 officers are affected Lieutenant General rank retired six were not upgraded including Hunter Ligse and Robert L Dullary
Washington reports unemployment figures indicating about one fourth of the nation out of work. The estimate covers a population of roughly 20,204,480 in the specified region, with about 574,647 jobless in the area. Cy Jane 26 notes the broad scope of joblessness.
Insurgents seize the state palace in Chihuahua and back Manuel J. Estrada for governor while Almada seeks to return from Juarez. President Ortiz Rubio orders military action to restore order as tensions rise over interim leadership and federal protection. Flores of Juarez maintains municipal control with Gutierrez as potential mayor if Estrada stays.
Partly cloudy to unsettled conditions tonight and Friday with mild temperatures around US degree. Light to moderate variable winds. Threats of possible thundershowers Thursday afternoon and night. Coastal region shows southeast winds toward Friday. Weather on Page 2.
A disabled neighbor of the Methichem Evangelical Lutheran Church died after a church school graduation night incident. She had watched from a neighbor’s window at the church and climbed a garage top while terrified by hearing the exercises. She fell and died the next day.
President Hoover vetoed the World War veterans relief bill in an emphatic message to Congress. He argued the measure was unjust, added to deficit, and failed to provide a square deal between veterans. The House passed a resolution to consider new legislation as soon as the veto vote concluded.
June 26 New York reports Kingsford Smith and crew in the Southern Cross completing a long ocean hop toward New York. The flight covered about 1200 miles from San Malix to New York in roughly seven hours with a brief stay planned before continuing to San Francisco and a bid to circle the globe. The aircraft flew clear skies over Halifax and was sighted by observers as it sped toward the U.S. coast.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a trial note in Boerne where John Bradshaw testifies Thursday about a weapons incident. The record mentions a defendant and an officer, with defense and local court context implied, but specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Clouds to shield San Antonio as temperatures rise to around 5 degrees, with the maximum record likely Wednesday. Partly cloudy to unsettled skies forecast for Thursday and Friday. Light to moderate variable winds, mostly southerly, and east Texas partly cloudy to unsettled.
Bids to open Friday for five Randolph Field buildings including the academic administration and air corps shop. Total estimate exceeds $200,000 with Com A W Parker in charge. A separate drainage system bid opening is scheduled for June 30.
New York June 26 Charles Beadon of the Utah Lead company was sentenced to four years in prison for mail fraud related to the sale of stock in the firm.
The trial recounts John Thadshaw of San Antonio shot near Waring Texas as the defendant Young testifies for over two hours. He describes escapes from the San Antonio State hospital and Kerr county jail and claims he did not kill Thadshaw, saying Johnny was a friend.
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