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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1930
Page
1
A sprawling digest mentions President Lincoln and Gandhian nonviolence, noting Gandhi’s salt march and smallpox outbreaks in India. It blends obituary-like tributes with frontier aviation news, British rule, and a veiled plug for modern transport and telephony.
Cadet Borold J. Fahring, student flier, escaped injury when his craft crashed into a hillside south of Kelly Field shortly after takeoff from a nearby subsidiary field. Bystanders and emergency crews helped Freiding from wreckage as officials coordinated a return flight for medical checkups.
The jury in the trial of Irene Schrotder, accused of the slaying of Corporal Brady Paul, state highway patrolman, was completed just before noon. Nearly two and a half days were needed to fill the jury box.
Detroit dispatch reports Pr Vino stating that Thomaay Atewe seeks extradition to Texas over the May 20, 1928 slaying of Alvin Marshall on a packed Victoria street. Victim and suspect identified. case moves toward trial.
Fragmented weather notes describe warmer temperatures Wednesday and Thursday with southeasterly winds. Cloudy periods with light showers expected in some areas. City forecasts show varying readings from 28 to 86 degrees with mixed skies and general warm trend across the west and southeast.
Miss Janet Footman, 20, from Fort Worth Texas, won the title America's Sweetheart in a Miami Beach pageant with 43 contestants. She earns 2500 dollars and a Rio de Janeiro trip to represent the U S at an international pageant. Footman says she will use the prize to study at Texas Christian University and pursue a career on stage.
Washington March 12 A court session centered on Edward Doheny and the bribery case involving Albert B Fall as a 26 member panel was seated. Justice Hitz overruled a double jeopardy plea while government and defense challenges remained unresolved. A separate session in Austin discussed the Alamo land purchase bill, which the House killed on constitutional grounds and noted a special committee to acquire land around the Alamo with a cap of 80000 dollars.
Washington March 12 The census bureau acting director Dr Joseph A Hill explains that the long standing male excess in the United States stems from immigration and notes the 1920 ratio stood at 104 men to 100 women as a historical point.
In Austin on March 12 the Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed three life terms and 20 year sentences for R. T. West and Tom Hernandez for the murder of Laredo reporter Hares Williams. The ruling upholds the prior convictions and penalties.
The will of the late William T. Taft, former president and chief justice, was filed today in probate court. The estate remains largely unsettled as the will is processed.
St Paul March 12 The governor Theodore Christianson filed as a Republican candidate for the United States Senate. He will oppose Senator Thames in the primary election.
In Austin on March 12 officials reported Senate and House conferees neared failure to resolve differences over a sulphur tax. The Senate opposed more than 50 cents per ton while the House favored a $1 per ton levy. The session ended without a reconvene time. A court of appeals bill and a “better use” measure faced defeat amid friction and colorful comments from lawmakers.
In Kansas City in March 42 NS a grocery store manager named A G Gasborn posted 57 dollars in a money bag to seal an ice cake for a freezer. Overnight the bag melted and the money vanished. Thieves cut a hole in the building wall to gain entry.
North Flores residents urged widening from Rodriguez to Five Points with a 80 foot right of way and curb and sidewalk work. The committee led by J T Lyle asks the city to cover property costs and 875,000 for land while underwriting any extra over 75 000. Steffler opposes city property payment citing past deals. The plan hinges on bond issue support and land donation assurances.
Jimimes Moatiad, 23, a Liberty visitor, eluded custody Wednesday after posing as a fellow prisoner. Guards Martin and Laure aided in the search, but Jiminez slipped past on the third floor and reached an exit, prompting a temporary lapse in alertness before authorities realized the escape.
London reports the Labour government led by Ramsay MacDonald will not resign after an eight vote loss in the House of Commons on an amendment to the coal mines bill. The administration will continue in office pending a successful issuance on an important matter.
Doctors Wallec B Coffey and Jatin T Humber of San Princisco will testify before the Senate cancer committee on Thursday morning about their novel anti cancer research work that has drawn worldwide interest.
WASTINGTON D C March 12 Meonie today passed the first appropriation bill carrying AHO to cover emergency gate expenses including 1 061 000 40 for the farm board.
Fragmentary note from LONTON dated Muro 12 describes British military estimates and funding constraints. It cites an overall establishment of 144,000 troops excluding India, with a comparison to earlier totals, and references a total fund near 5,000. Data appears as partial figures from a wartime-era bulletin.
Meteorologist J H Jarboe of the local weather station forecasts rising temperatures by Wednesday with a slight cool spell Wednesday morning. Thursday will be warmer with light to moderate east to southeasterly winds and cloudy, shower-influenced conditions on the coast while West Texas expects warmer, mostly cloudy weather.
Alphonse Reilly, a St. Louis youth condemned to die for a Los Angeles murder during a robbery, showed waning vitality as three psychiatrists ruled him sane after examination. The case, pending Friday execution at San Quentin, reflects the ongoing death penalty process.
The Department of Justice today filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to review a ruling by Federal Judge Morton of Houston which held that purchasing intoxicating liquor was not a crime. The case tests whether liquor buyers can be guilty of conspiracy. The appeal follows a recent decision.
The court fixed April 9 for the Love candidacy matter involving Renater Thomas B. Love of Liallew to require the Democratic executive committee and county committees to place his name on the gubernatorial primary ballot. The filing asks mandamus to force placement.
Wheat futures in Chicago touched new seasonal lows as traders reacted to a farm board statement and a damp market outlook. The market faced rain-related congestion concerns and limited near term relief, with selling pressure pushing prices downward today.
Washington March 12 The House Judiciary Committee heard witnesses urging retention of the Eighteenth Amendment and enforcing laws. Mrs Henry W Peabody led women testifying while critics pressed cross examination. Statements from Henry Ford and Mrs Thomas Aydleton were cited in support.
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