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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1930

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Santa Fe executives press travel shift at luncheon

Today in San Diego Santa Fe railroad officials led by president Mr Stores praised improved rail freight and evolving passenger trends. They forecast rail travel will fall to 60 percent of distance travel as cars and buses rise, stressing freight growth amid national prosperity and better rail infrastructure. A luncheon at El Cortez highlighted co operation with workers and historic routes like the Texas Manhandle, with anecdotes from Carnegie and Mitch ell connections.

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Selfridge Fliers Make 4th Attempt to Start Journey

Selfridge Field Michigan March 23 22 planes of the First Pursuit Group took off for Sacramento en route to army air maneuvers. Their first stop was Chanute Field at Rantoul marking the fourth attempt after earlier forces were forced back by weather and other delays.

Selpringe Field Mt. Clemens Mich Sacramento Calif Elaine Chanute Field Rantoul i Lave Anaw Rlortna

Jobless May Have Parade Amid Unemployment Aid Promises

Unemployed San Antonians seeking a parade on April 7 were promised by the oil commission to review their applications. A committee led by Jacob Shaffer, under Mayor’s notice, would list jobless names and seek work for them. The unemployment council appealed after Chief Owen Kildig barred a parade permit, while a meeting permit at Haymarket Plaza was granted to the council as the city floated a bond issue to address unemployment relief.

Oil Commission San Antonis Jacob Shaffer Hingry Fz Cain Gird Chanbera Shaffer Owen Kildig Phil Wright Haymarket Plaza Voul E. Steffler

Concern Felt for 16 Missionaries

Canton March 28 A further concern for the 20 American Catholic missionaries at Kunchow Kiangsi province grew when authorities believed Nananiu five miles from Kunchow had fallen into Communist hands. Reports say communities in the southern province have faced pillaging and killings for weeks.

Canton Kunchow Kiangsi Nananiu Weela

Capone Invited to Live in Black Hills

Capone invited to make his home in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The notorious gang leader, known as Scarface Al, has reportedly been extended an invitation to reside there, with locals noting the region’s openness to his move despite past criminal notoriety.

Capone Black Hills Jiapid City Scarface al" Capone Wack South Dakota

Marchand Testimony in Jimer Trial On Witchcraft Claim

Marchand rested the stand in the Jimer murder trial as the accused’s defense contends he planned to use witchcraft rites involving a hair lock from Clothilde Marchand. The cross examination touched on Lila’s connections, Anson, Ana, and tribal authorities, with Marchand denying deep romantic motives and acknowledging prior knowledge of native witchcraft notions. The exchange grew tense as counsel pressed the witness about manipulated loyalties and intentions.

Raftalg S. 7 Heap Marchand Tite Jimerson Nancy Benn Oped Cayuga Clothilde Marchand Jobo Marchand Mre Lila Maloney Ana Anson Muloney Lilay Mulouey

Canadian liquor exports to United States rise in February

Washington March 2 A sharp rise in Canadian liquor exports to the United States in February 1980 was reported by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Lowman. Figures from Ottawa indicated that exports of intoxicating beverages reached about 150 997 gallons in February 1980, up from 125 055 gallons in February 1979.

Wasiington D.C Canada Lowman Slatiatics Btluwa Towtan Kebrary

300 Reported Dead in Chinese Battle

Chinese press dispatches report a battle 25 miles south of Luingyenchow in Fukien province. About 200 Communist and 100 Fukinese soldiers were killed in fighting between 3000 Communists and 2000 provincials.

Shankhat Ya. Hraten Luingyenchow Cukien

Kerrville Snow Blanket Covers Ground

Kerrville reports a light blanket of snow over the ground as a cold front passes. The record low temperature of SY legrets was noted in the March 95 weather bulletin.

Kerrville Teass

Forecast Weather Report With Mixed Signals

The report notes partly cloudy skies and variable winds tonight through Saturday with a low around 34 degrees Friday night. Several place names and terms appear garbled, but suggest north and northeast winds, isolated precipitation in northern areas, and generally unsettled conditions across multiple regions.

Antesia Vicinus Eridor Suilidas Eouthwest Howr New Maco Gort

CALVIN COOLIDGE TOUR NOTES ALAMO HISTORY QUERIES

Former President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge visited San Antonio for four hours during a coastbound trip. They toured the Alamo where Moody explained it started as a mission. Coolidge commented on the site’s history and discussed inscriptions for a memorial.

Calvin Canlitza Borglum Mr. Conlidge Mrs. Coolidge Paritie Mr. Coolidge Alamo Dan Moods Coullidge San Antonio Calvin Coaligo

Come Home The Morrow Delegation From London Naval Talks

Letter urges Ambassador Morrow to return home from the London Naval Disarmament Conference accusing the delegation of failing to secure arms reductions. It warns of costs to U S taxpayers and risks of entanglement in Europe with calls to oppose a security pact and emphasize U S naval parity.

Dwight W. Morrow London United States Marrow Onsler Great Britain France Italy Japan Ambassador New York Times You Senator Reed Europe

Guns Tear Bombs Sent Guard Unit In Austin

In Austin on March 24 reports indicate guns and tear bombs were forwarded to Company F of the One Hundred and Fortythird Infantry Guard. Adjutant General Hebertson stated an emergency situation at the state penitentiary in Luntsville is developing as troops stand by at the ready.

Austin Luntsvilley Hebertson

Soldier Hanged in Delaware Killing Reported

In Wilmington Delaware a U S soldier Lonia Civleane Sungear age ofmer was hanged at the New Castle county workhouse today for the staging of his comrade Private Arthur Cline of Fort Du Pont Cristeaere.

Delaware Wilmington Del INS Lonia Civleane U. S Ding New Castle County Arthur ©. Cline Fort du Tons Leas Cristeaere

Calais Protest Draws Nearly 20 000 in Demonstration

In Calais on March 28 roughly 20 000 protesters, led by monks, marched through the town to denounce a new American tariff and act against what they call unfair auto imports. The demonstration reflected widespread opposition and heightened tensions over trade policy.

Calais Monk Calala

Youth waits for judge to order renewal

Pete McKenzie twice convicted of murder and ruled judicially insane remains in county jail awaiting Judge McCrory’s decision to place him in a state hospital. State board officials voiced no strong opposition, noting overcrowding but planning admission when ordered. Controversy over the case cooled after conferences among Judge McCrory H C Carter J B Hall and Richard B Walthall. Attorneys prepared for possible appeals as the case moves toward Austin for options and error review.

Doke M Pete”) McKenzie Satlent State Hospital Nysterm W. W. McCrory Richard B. Walthall State Board of Control McC Husk Wichita Fells McCrory Powell Luye Walthalt Pete Aus Davis

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