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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1930
Page
1
A fragmented 1940s feature collage defends country living amid wartime anxieties. It blends appeals for domestic peace with bold speculation on a global conflict, mentioning India Britain Gandhi and religious tensions. The piece critiques censorship and urges duty while mixing pop culture signals with political warnings.
Rep Charles A Christopherson of South Dakota proposes a drastic overhaul of federal court procedure aiming to relieve congestion. The plan would allow jury waivers for petty violations under Volstead Act revisions, have defendants arraigned before a US commissioner, and route verdicts to district court for decision. If a jury trial is demanded, the commissioner would hold the defendant for trial.
A New York delegation led by Richmond P. Habsor will petition the Wickersham commission to examine narcotics and crime in the United States. The group, including District Attorney and judges, travels to Washington March 11, seeking hearings not yet held. The delegation will push Fisk resolution backing American participation in a world narcotics conference.
London dispatch reports the Prince of Wales braving jungle dangers in a dangerous big game hunt. He undertakes to photograph jungle denizens from Langtle air routes and base camps, trekking daily long distances while filming.
Kansas City dispatch reports Dr. Frederick A. Cook Arctic explorer and promoter to be paroled from Leavenworth Federal Prison. Attorney General Mitchell approved the parole and a pauper’s affidavit is said to avoid payment of a $12,000 fine from his Fort Worth trial. Cook, prisoner No. 28749, is to be released early next week after serving 4798 days.
Alister MacDonald elder son of Prime Minister MacDonald returns home in the Aquitania after studying architecture in New York He is noted as having shaved off his goatee at a Roald Colman's party in Relirwood city.
Ann Arbor Mich March 1 A female University of Michigan sophomore aged 22 identified as Flance Johnson entered the apartment of a fellow student and ended her life by turning on gas after asking for a note to Mama. Police reported the incident as a suicide with no immediate motive disclosed.
Brazil’s government party wins as Vilbersnal Reevice leads, with India Preston de Albuquerque as a presidential candidate. Election day cited as peaceful, marking one of Tyrazi’s calmest voting periods.
After a four hour fight Maren 1.-ibs- following his voyage landing pound base. F. Ansbrouck of Oakdale reclaimed the champion bassman at this section. The largest run record for the vicinity was caught at the mouth of Stnulalana river. The previous record was held by Tra Uotrin of this city who caught a bass weighing 50 pounds and 4 ounces.
A London dispatch from March 1 reports US experts questioning the build plan for 10,000 ton heavy cruisers. The loophole allows duplicating the other's cruiser list, leading American and British negotiators to consider capping at 15 heavy cruisers to balance tonnage and armor compared with Britain.
Paris dispatch notes the return of tatter ing and feminine wotdes with horsehair bloom accents in spring fashion. Flowers in lovely pastel shades complement chiffon evening gowns, appearing in center front and other placements on summer frocks, as couture houses embrace airy fairy-like textures.
The letter argues the London disarmament talks trap the United States, blaming France and Britain for pressuring Washington to join a security or consultation pact. It credits Senator Robinson for opposing such a treaty and questions President Hoover and Stimson over covert moves toward Kellogg pact implementation and European alignment.
A violent blast wrecked the interior of the Telegraph Company office in the business district injuring several, with Mrs. D. A. Neilson critically burned. Fire Chief Parker and Police Chief Zent led the response as investigators weighed dynamite as a possible cause and noted nearby oil fields could supply high explosives.
Unclear text reports a March referendum proposal on the Volstead Act with a push by the senate to record support or defeat. Mentions resolutions, national prehikision terms, and a measure sent to the house for consideration.
Nine ships press the search for a missing plane amid rough seas near the Western Pacific. Crews from AW Sheber and others chase leads, while weather hampers rescue efforts and salvage crews work from wreckage debris field near the coast.
In Washington D C a congressional seat was confirmed amid a contest with Republican opponent Williams. The event highlighted the race between the daughter of Bryan and the rival, amid trains and political preparations.
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