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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1930
Page
6
Moscow reports March 20 resolutions in various Soviet regions condemn the Popes prayers at St Peter's as efforts to influence the church. The statements say the campaign will spur workers to push five year plans, collectivization, military buildup, and atheistic campaigns.
A man fleeing a downtown blaze was electrocuted by severed power lines. Five people were injured and three buildings were destroyed as the fire swept through part of the downtown business district early today.
Willem McIntosh of The Light outlines San Antonio as the hub and supply depot for a prolific North American oil territory. He notes 50,000 local jobs and a permanent fuel supply, with daily production over 100,000 barrels in the region and a potential 25,000 barrels daily if all wells reached capacity. The report highlights six local refineries, pipelines to Gulf ports, and extensive gas and lignite prospects sustaining the city and its real estate market.
An early 20th century report notes San Antonio's oil boom supporting about 60,000 residents and thousands of field workers. It cites 31 million dollars in new home activity, a major refinery nearby, and 124 offices housing oil companies. The piece argues petroleum underpins the city’s growth and could make San Antonio the Southwest oil capital, with a century of potential development ahead.
Houston March 20 Den N Perry 45 general contractor was seriously hurt today in a basement boiler room explosion at the Stewart building. The blast hurled him 35 feet and ignited his clothing, caused by gas buildup in the basement. Several windows were shattered and he suffered severe burns to the head and arms. condition grave.
The German liner Europa on her maiden voyage from Bremerhaven to New York called at Cowes Roads on the Isle of Wight, landing nearly two hundred passengers who were carried ashore in small boats. The Bremen will sail this evening to bring them homeward.
Estimates place the loss at over 2 million dollars from a blaze at the Gull Refining Company's oil reservation at Girard Point Philadelphia last night. The Hagan tank steamer and a pier were badly damaged along with 15 tank cars and a large warehouse filled with oil vats.
British morning papers from across the political spectrum paid tribute to the memory of the Earl of Balfour who died yesterday at his brother's home in Woking Surrey. He was praised for intellectual distinction general ability and personal charm. The press recalled instances of kindness and consideration to others.
Physicians say Beedrebs is the cry of over taxed nerves for rest. Beedache signifies high nerve tension leading to high blood pressure and possible injury to the nervous system. Capudine offers quick relief by relaxing nerves without deadening them and does not upset the stomach. For thirty years Capudine has aided those with nervous pains. Available at drug stores in two sizes.
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