Dispel the gloom with hopeful newspaper notes
By B C Forbes the column fights prevailing gloom noting several developments that counter pessimist narratives and share optimistic readings despite widespread dour coverage.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1930
Page
8
By B C Forbes the column fights prevailing gloom noting several developments that counter pessimist narratives and share optimistic readings despite widespread dour coverage.
A San Antonio advertorial touts Konjola as a miracle remedy ending rheumatism and related ailments after other treatments fail. It cites personal testimonials from Albert Enlge of Han Ane lovic and Balge, claiming rapid improvement in appetite, strength, and general health, with assurances of safe use and absence of alcohol or harmful ingredients.
Five people sustained injuries in a series of traffic accidents on Fort Sam Houston streets Friday night. Miss Barab Gates of 1204 Van Ces street was struck and received first aid at Case Hospital. Susie Hernandez Ramirez of Colorado street along with Salrose Pounds of Auatia street were treated at Robert HB Green Hospital after a collision at El Mort and Martin streets. A boy named Thoy Cherry of St Marys and Claudia streets was knocked down at St Marys and Claudia Streets and taken to Brackenridge hospital for treatment. Authorities report no serious injuries in the incidents.
The newsletter cites several encouraging signals in a wary market. Assurance Society notes life in France up 41.2 percent over the boom year. Anchor Test reports five months of sales near 1920 levels. R.C. Vielor adds 7,000 workers. General Electric stockholders rise, Underwood-Elliott-Fisher sees better June results, and American Tobacco doubles first five months profits aided by newspaper advertising. Visible unemployment falls in New York. American Car and Foundry reports $4.84 earnings and solid railroad orders. Iron Trade Review observes modestly higher steel activity. Electric Band and Share buy into utility stocks amid the market. Na pendulum swings, copyright noted.
A Canadian National passenger train plunges into the flooded river four miles west of Capreal during the night. Railway officials fear passengers may have drowned as search crews work to locate survivors. News reached Sunbury this morning.
June 27 article notes veterans urge expansion of Gulfport hospital to treat neuropsychiatric and medical needs of World War II veterans. Calls for improved facilities and broader access to veteran health services.
A fragmented report notes a governor returning a woman to Texas amid legal action. Faint references to Conley, Moods, Mrs High Valmer, and charges of forgery appear within a Fort Worth custody context. The piece mentions a federal delegation and Aldereon but lacks clear connections.
Baltimore dispatch reports Captain Jain Galin, ordered to be listed as an alien, says he deserted the Fleamship Aledé in New York on May 7 and was arrested, claiming he left due to refusal to act for the Soviet secret Police. The item ends with a classified ad solicitation for jobs.
In Wichita Kansas on June 27 a stove fire and gasoline explosion killed four girls at the Riverdale home of Thomas Ostrander. The victims Laveane Ostrander Georgia Simpson 17 died in Wellington hospital.
In Chicago on June 27 patrolman Walter Femlford was badly burned and Sergeant John Orgel was lightly injured when a hidden whiskey still exploded during a stakeout. Authorities found a large mash still in a vacant lot and believe operators fled before the blast.
In Washington on June 27 William Green president of the American Federation of Labor predicted unemployment would improve in late summer and the near future, signaling optimism for workers as the economy adjusts.
The Prince of Wales is set to speak in America during the annual banquet of the National Union of Students. AY Broadcasting will make the speech available across the Atlantic and retransmit it to the American coast-to-coast network. The broadcast will start at 7:26 p.m. local time and last about 15 minutes.
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