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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1930

Page

8

William Fox Faces Crisis in Motion Picture Empire

New York March 6. William Fox seeks a $65,000,000 refinancing plan at special stockholders meetings to avert receivership of Fox Film and Fox Theaters corporations. The plan aims to consolidate English theater assets and Towns Inc investment while market pressures hinder new financing to meet obligations.

New York Willam Fox Vest mClis Fox Film Corporation Fox Theaters Corporation Fos Exuniont Theater England Towns, Inc United States Ecook Dhe Campanion Dhe Bes

Texas Cattle Trails and Ranch Talks in Texas

Ranchers across Texas voice concerns over truck taxes as state railroad officials scrutinize rates. Notables Capn. W. W. Bierk, Virge A. Brown, and Sen. Julius Real discuss potential impacts on long haul cattle trucking from ranch areas near Brady. The column blends local history and humor with regional economic debate amid a flood of anecdotal digressions.

Harry Williams Lill WW. Rierk Hoosevelt Virge A. Brown Rocksprings Julius Real Kerrvilley Ansty State Railroad Commission State Railway Corm Yaneb

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Laxative Popular Worldwide

An earnest 1875 doctor developed a gentle laxative from herbs and safe ingredients. It relieved constipation without griping and became widely used for all ages. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is now sold in drug stores, with variations from the original formula. It is promoted as safe for children and praised for aiding energy and appetite.

No Color Line At Annapolis Policy Declares Equality

ANNAPOLIS Md March Admiral S B Robinson superintendent said every candidate for the naval academy will be accorded equal consideration regardless of color. He commented on reports that Representative Gavagan would nominate two Negroes for Annapolis. The first Negro nominee, Oscar De Priest of Illinois, failed to pass exams and was dropped.

Enlsersa Annapolis Naval Academs S. 8 Robinson Mtepresental Gavagan New York Ararem Avonpolis Oscar de

Two Are Assessed Fines in Court After Collision

In a municipal court case Judge Dave Watson fined Dave Hernandez 310 for collision and drunkenness after a traffic incident. Leo W Nowicki of 208 South Cherry Street testified that Hernandez drove toward him and forced Nowicki to pull onto the curb on East Mitchell Street. the other car zigzagged and rammed Nowicki’s vehicle as it passed.

John Taxson Conbor Bes Caerizo Springs Joby America Gregori Villalobos Vera Cruz Joby Laxson Santo Domingo Gulf Coast Tesay Dave Hernandez Leo W Nowicki South Cherry Street Testimony Incorporation Court Nowicki East Mitchell Street Dave Watson Hernandez

Hidalgo County Gas Shortage Hits Jail And Homes

In M Allen Texas on March 5 the Hidalgo county gas company warned it had not paid its gas bill for three months, leaving the county without heat or cooking gas. Thermometers showed frigid levels from March 1 as jail staff were seen cooking prisoners’ meals on open flame, signaling heating system troubles.

M'Allen Texas Hidalgo County Amies Edinburg

Powdered PODENE touted as fast cure for Athlete's Foot

Advertisement claims PODENE stops itching in 25 minutes and peels away dead skin with germs in days. Priced at $1.00, available at local drug stores including Sommers Wagners Herff & Wilding McElroy's and other retailers.

Welch Deadakio Sommers-Wagners Herff & Wilding McElroy's

All Aids Fail Cancer Coffey Humber Treatment Tragedy

In San Francisco on a March Tuesday Irving Edwine loses the battle against cancer after physician doubts of a miracle. The husband rushed his wife 28 days from Menntebee Washington seeking Coffey Humber extract and transfusions. She dies after devoted care.

San Francisco March Irving Edwine Menntebee Wash

Honest Taxi Driver to Buy Isle Farm

KEW TORR March 6. Honest taxi driver intends to buy a farm in Porto Rico for a play area away from the sidewalk in New York. He returns a handlag of gems left by Mrs. John Je Parsons. The diamonds, pearls and emeralds were worth 4000 dollars. Ruiz to receive a 5000 dollar reward.

Kew Torr U—Cledomirs Tuiz X Farm Porto Rico New York John Je Parsons Ruiz

Black New Chief of Texas Society

Sedse Eugene Black of Clarks vide, a member of the United States sword of tax appeals and former member of congress, was elected unanimously president of the Texas State society for the year. He will succeed Rep. Morgan G. Sanders of the fanten district.

Warhington D. C Sedse Eugene Black Clarksvide United States Sword of Tax Appeals Congress Texas State Society Morgan G. Sanders Fanten

Ziegfeld Ordered to Forget Theater Debacle

New York report says Florenz Ziegfeld’s chief manager was ordered to leave the theater for several weeks after a serious breakdown in the West Beach incident. The directive aims to reset operations and return to normal performances.

Ziegfeld New York Florenz Ziegfield Nélires Fin Beach West

Lenten Services Set at Graes Lutheran Church

Lenten services are planned at Graes Lutheran Church this year with Titany at the church theater. Paul F. Wein will preach on Mary of Bethany and discuss women of the passion in a sermon titled Women of the Past and History. The event is set for Wednesday at 8 o'clock.

Titany Graes Lutheran Church Wednes- Haguiest Paul F. Wein Mary of

Havana Aims to Aid Chess Player Despite Funds Block

In a puzzling note from Havana dated March, officials face obstacles as a chess figure seeks state help. The treasury department has refused to disburse funds, arguing no legal basis for support.

Havana Favana Europe Shaw Treasure Department Gira

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