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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1930

Page

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San Diego News Preview Sparkles With Airship Fervor

At a San Diego luncheon hosted by the chamber of commerce leaders, including Mayor Botchules and Milton A. McRae, attendees discuss air power, Lindbergh’s legacy, and a future boosted by transcontinental travel. Major General Feehel touts 168 aircraft and submarine strength amid talk of rapid growth and new ranch land prospects near the city.

Aong TL San Diego Chamber of Commerce A. G. Botchules Milton A. McRae cripps-AfeRae Claude Ryan Lindbergh Paria France New York Hotchkiss Chamber of Commerce Asd Realtor Ubin Yo Amatl

Attorneys In Heated Dispute Over Witness Testimony

In a tense court session in Leona, D Moore, a Oakwood businessman, faces arson and attempted murder charges for allegedly harming Will Jones in a Leon County hotel. Jones, who recently underwent surgery, suffered burns and rope wounds but provided limited testimony due to condition. The trial saw cross examinations and dramatic witness demonstrations, including Burns and childhood incidents involving Pete McKenzie, with defense and prosecution clashing over procedure and memory.

Mexla Tessas D. Moore Oakwood Firefield Will Jones Leon County Mire Jones T Hey T He Wai Miss Jones Moore Leona McKennie Beather Pines James McBinzie A. Simmons Jorner Brean James Simmons Walter Tynan Jan Fidene Pete Leonard

Garner backs tariff debate in House floor move

Washington March 20. Representative Garner of Torn announces he favors debating the tariff bill on the floor rather than sending it to conference. He predicts the Senate will pass the bill by week’s end and vows to oppose any move to conference without floor consideration of the schedules.

Washington, D.C Senate House Garner of Torna Teaan

Unclear Weather Forecast Fragments from Historic Page

Fragmented OCR notes describe very cold temperatures and gusty winds with partly cloudy skies. Mentioned are a Thursday night low near 60 degrees and a colder Friday, with regional variations across interior and northern areas.

Michigan Coach Yost Opposes Prohibition Enforcement

Washington March 20 Fielding TV reports Yost long time Michigan coach said college youth drink less after the eighteenth amendment. Lenna Lowe Yost sent a telegram urging moderation and noting failures of enforcement. He and Alonzo Stagg aligned with varied views on liquor control and a South Carolina dispensary system. Continued on pages.

Washington, D.C Fielding Yost Michigan House Judiciary Committee Almurica Lenna Lowe Yost Aubees Roce Bly Alonzo Stagg Chicago University Daniel C. Roper South Carolina Internal Revenue Tah Rhealand Moper

Cloudy Weather Forecast From U S Forecaster For 8 A

A San Antonio area forecast predicts cloudy to partly cloudy skies Thursday night and Friday with cooler readings. Forecaster J T Jarbor notes low Thursday night around 30 degrees, light to moderate southerly to westerly winds, and a developing cold wave expected across Far West Texas and the Panhandle with the mercury dropping about 20 degrees locally.

Warnet Pontheast San Antonio San Antonians J. TI. Jarbor i_ Fast Texas Trurains Weather Bureau Panhanese

Silver Bullet May Take Second Test At Daytona Beach

May take second official run at the beach. Leach conditions today forced Kage Don, a Thrilish contender for the world automobile speed record, to delay his first official trial as he hoped to test the final Silver Bullet machine later this afternoon.

Daytona Reach Fla. Mare Kage Don Hue

Royal Dutch Oil Announces $10 Million Loan Issue

Royal Dutch Oil plans a new loan of ten million dollars with a portion floated in New York and part locally in Amsterdam. The announcement indicates a major financing move for the company.

Royal Dutch Oil Ameterda Go Netherlands New York

New Stadium Favored by Mayor in Bond Plan

Announcement that a 150000 dollar inclusion is planned in a proposed bond issue for a stadium at Fixpasilion Park. Mayor CM Chambers, after a briefing with Vonne Bust of the Chicago White Sox, said San Antonio is best for spring training but lacks facilities. The plan envisions concrete seating for 45 000, a one mile track and fields for football soccer and basketball, plus road improvements to Randolph field Exhibition park.

Fixpasilion Park Es Male CM. Chambers Vonne Bust Chicago White Sox Bush Chambers San Antonio United States New York Giants Cago White Sox Natrowy Promie College Southall Randolph Field

Incinerator Site Row Renewed on South Side Controversy

Park Commissioner Jaroh Rubiolo announced a renewed controversy over a new incinerator site on the South Side. The city abandoned the sewage disposal plant location after protests and selected a new site a half mile east of Mission Monument, aimed at shortening garbage-haul by about five miles. Protests cited trucks crossing Flores Street and nearby residents’ objections. Construction plans proceeded with assurances to the chosen site and the impact on local traffic and costs.

Jaroh Rubiolo Mission Monument Carlindale South Flores Flores Street C. M Chambers Hubiola City Commission Lohr Mission Road Use Incinerator Corporation Ent Mujor Chambers Misseen

Oil industry boosts San Antonio trade in 1830 report

B U. S. Steel Corpora tion's annual report shows a huge increase over 1829, signaling oil industry aid to business in San Antonio. See Page 10-B, Col within 8.

San Antonio U. S. Steel Corporation Colwitin

Freestone County Jury Convicts 6 in Whisky Ring case

A Freestone County jury returns guilty verdicts in a conspiracy case known as the whisky ring. Defendants include Roger Young of Young's Cash Store, Silvan McDaniel of Corsicana's Forsson Grocery, Marion Goats, and three African American co-defendants Jimole Tee James Campbell and Crate Fraublis, all tied to the fraud’s first count.

Waco Texas de Fermants Freestone County Roger Young Young's Silvan McDaniel Forlson Grocery Company Corsicana Marion ‘Goats Young Jimole Tee James Campbell

Hoover Asked to Dedicate Shrine

President Hoover was invited by Senator Robsion and Col James I Isenberg to attend the cornerstone laying in June for a hotel shrine housing the log cabin where Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks were married. The date has not been set.

Washington LL UG Hoover Robsion Kentucky James I. Isenberg Harrolsburg Thomas Linrela Nancy Hanks Abraham Lincoln Sean Meh

State Highway Commission approves $2,000,000 road allotments

The state highway commission voted funding totaling two million dollars for road improvements this week. The allocations will be supplemented by participating counties and most contracts have already been awarded or are near completion.

Austin State Highway Commission

Inter State Commerce approves Texas Short Line expansion

The Interstate Commerce Commission grants authorization for the Texas Short Line Railway to construct and operate its proposed extension from Grant to Fan. No opposition is noted following recommendations from the Texas railroad board. The decision was announced in Washington, D.C., on March 20.

Ig.c Van Washington D.C Teras Interstate Come Merece Commission Tesas Railroad Board

England Hit by Cold Wave and Snow

England was swept by a cold wave as heavy snow blanketed parts of the country on March 20. The storm disrupted travel, closed roads and schools, and left motorists stranded in several counties with continued frigid conditions expected into the evening.

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How to Find A Deaizable Reem in Rags

A guide explains locating suitable rooms in the right area without wandering streets. It promotes a large complex in Clarwifiot-Beeusn offering access to diverse listings from A to U2 with clear pricing and distinct locations for easy reading.

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