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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1931

Page

13

Abductors Linked to Federal Probe in Dallas Case

In Dallas a federal inquiry is joined with local authorities as O J Veras and Lewis Hurst face return to testify about a March 5 abduction. Abductors described as impersonals, possibly federal officers, and the two men await funds for travel home while officials weigh the case and potential charges.

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Court Cases Postponed After Defense Motions

Two cases in county court were postponed Tuesday by Judge McCollum Warnett after motions by defense attorneys. Virgil Crews, charged with throwing an stink amb in the Upton theater, was rese t for March 26. Rudolfo Arispe, charged with 20 counts, was postponed until March 27 after a defense motion.

Sage McCollum Warnett Moroon Virgil Crews Stink Rudolfo Arispe WY. Morrison Meter Rail Maegnais Casel

Civil Service Blank Replacements Begin for Fire Police Jobs

About 2000 applicants who lined up for fire and police department posts face new Civil Service forms. Secretary Frank B Gar ordered renewed applications Tuesday, with stricter detail required and affidavits to be filed locally.

Aree Fire Frank B. Gar Fire and Police

Erin goddess fest on air with Irish tunes tonight

Antiquarian readers may love the lore of St Patrick’s Day as Paul Whiteman leads a Irish fantasia on national radio network at 8 o’clock. Herbert plays cornet with a telecast of tunes like When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. McCormack sings familiar Irish songs from Los Angeles studios. Morton Downey appeals for Irish numbers for Paramount Public program. Mail callers circulate on WOAI talk, Cheerlo reads a letter with irony. Other items hint at numerology and fashion discussion on late morning shows.

Erin Paul Whiteman WAL Secoming To Ileman Ferde Grofeg Thea Peemelony Toba McCormack Patrick Los Angeles McCormack Mother Ma. Cheese Kesa Columbia System O'Rloch Morton Downey Paramount Poblix Tonight

Radio Listings Show Irish Theme and Orchestra Lineup

National broadcasting chain schedules Irish themed pieces with Paul Whiteman directing an orchestra on WOAL at 7 this evening. Programs include Casa Loma and Columbia acts, dance bands, talk features, religious broadcasts, and numerous station IDs and listings across multiple networks.

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Colorado Bootleg King's Home Bombed

An explosion destroyed Pete Cartino’s North Denver residence early today, with an extensive police search revealing no casualties. Investigators see concrete evidence of gangland warfare over Colorado’s liquor trade.

Colorado Denver Pete Cartino

Man Jailed for Not Aiding Child in Belton Case

Edward Sitkel of Belton was jailed for failing to aid a child. Convicted Monday in Bexar District Court after a 36 minute jury deliberation, Sitkel faces upend months in jail for a chance at oiling to support four minor children. Jade W. S. Anderson sentenced Sitkel.

Lamen Edward Sitkel Belton Bexar Courty

Steffler Dismisses 18 Traffic Cases

Street Commissioner Paul Steffler, acting judge of the corporation court, dismissed 18 traffic cases today. James H.T. Carter pleaded guilty to a clerks matter, paying a £2 fine, the only fine recorded on the docket.

Synchronization issues degrade reception across stations

In Youngstown on March 17 1944 synchronized broadcasts by the National Broadcasting Company caused poor reception for certain listeners. WJZ New York WAL Baltimore Drondcake all aired simultaneously. observers noted rapid fading distortion and intermittent interference as WDAL signed off, leaving WIZ clearly received with minor fading while others weakened. Local ad pages in Crockett note an exhibit in San Antonio.

Youngstown Ohio National Lintenera Youngutown Wdz New York WAL Calthnore WJZ WDAL Wiz Auore

Jail under guard after attempted lynching near Marshall

In Marshall Texas on March 17 the Des crisis county jail remains guarded after an attempt to deal summarily with John Burke 48 a black accused attacker of Miss Mary Young 21 who was escorted home from work Saturday night Hamp Little jailer saved the prisoner from a mob seeking revenge and taking him to the Young home for positive identification

Marshall Texas Dercison John Burke Mary Young Hamp Little

Cough remedy ad prompts quick sale near mic in studio

Snedden Weir of WOY says a sale and quick remedy are needed for entertainers with coughs on air. The station favors Pertussia for fast relief, marketed as safe and pleasant. Advert says doctors have prescribed it for years for all ages.

Pir Snedden Weir WOY Colombia

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