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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1929

Page

14

Congress Debates Death Penalty Tactic Bill

Washington reports indicate a heated House debate over a Miller led bill to legalize lethal force when weapons are used to conceal crime. The measure aims to allow homicide charges in cases involving smoke screens or other devices used to facilitate killings, amid a split among wets and drys.

Washington Hep Miller Lepablien i 4 Ruthner Teolian Clyde Rouse Muri R

Narcotic Smuggling Case Shocks City In May

A chaotic series of events unfolds around a cocaine smuggling case valued at 875,000. Riger Gans and associates face authorities as a river chase, a tide of dramatic diversions, and a Haitian connection push investigations onto the riverfront scene. Several suspects are taken into custody after a high speed escape.

Catoupta Riger Gans Hb Vail Iadia Company Tal T Ork Sig Ali Liv Msharo

Texas Papers Change Hands Amid Local Shakeup

The Dalhart Texan and the Starley Grimty News change ownership, with John J. McCnely and associate of Amarillo taking over from veteran Dalhart publisher VT Walker and Dr. Drakey of Lorney. The sale, announced today, marks a notable transfer of control for the two Dalhart papers.

Amatutieg Texas Mary— Tirehase Dalhart Texan Starlley Grimty News Channng John J. McCnely Asanciat Amarillo Co VT Walker Pioneer Dalhart Dr. Drakey Dalhart Lorney

Albany Plans City Beautification Initiative

Albany officials consider a beautification push to modernize the capital’s aging streets and residences. The plan mirrors a Washington approach praised by architect Wierman Kobbe and others, citing civic improvement as essential to the city’s image.

Altany Wierman Kobbe Naasaw Washington Paix Menuice Lero

French Mate Sues Former U.S. Girl

Henri Tun ingva of Paris files for divorce from Iyning in Party dating from 2012. The complaint cites Mrs Duming's habits as a cause, including alleged embarrassment and a taxi fare dispute of about $28 and a neighbor serenade from a corridor.

Sues U.S Ban Francisco San Xicha Paris Henrie Tuningva Associatedross Dispatches Ales Parmin Thaddeo Selultz Bay Region Iyning

New Starting Blocks Barred at A A A Meet

May 9 article states starting blocks will be barred at the upcoming A A A meet at Branklin field on May 31 and June 1. Guatayna T. Kirke said he sent the ruling to 40 member colleges to ensure any rewards from the month will be accepted if the Amateur Athletic Association rules deem them artificial aids.

Nowe Tenn Unterestlegiam A. A. A Branklin Field Guatayna T. Kirke JO. A. A. AL AL Fonny Thia Amatmir Athletic Wnan

Local Radio Schedule Fragment From Old Post Desk

A fragmented radio program listing appears with numerous call letters, music segments, markets, weather, and talks. Names of stations like WOAL KTAP KGDN KGDIR KTSA KGRG WHATEVER emerge amid uncertain times and scattered program notes.

KGDIR WOAL AL Kap KTSA UCI M. Ktsa

Mortality rates rise as nations compare health data

Readers see tables ranking countries by deaths per 10000. Halland cited as healthiest, with West Hellong, Norway, Denmark, and Germany among peers. The article notes alarm over higher mortality in many nations and calls for sanitation improvements and safer drinking water.

Halland Norway Penmark Germany Switzerland Belgium Trelagn Austria France Italy Spain

Pelicans Back In Top Place Figure Clash Update

Ga May 2 report from New Orleans detailing multiple baseball results. Pelicans regain top position with strong late innings as opponents struggle. Chattanooga Lookouts and other teams posted wins while Cracker and Chicks games featured decisive scoring bursts. Weather or rain disrupted a scheduled down game in the region.

Pithe Surfor New Orleans Plinghan Houllier Jrate Dalicans Aynnes Barnas Trown Myhile Ashrille Chicks Ballenger Chat‘innooga Laseaint Drag Tayo Lookouts Mem Gillie Ravk Secord

U S Pros Tie in Scotch Tourney at Whitecraigs Links

U S professionals and a West team tied at 72 after 18 holes in a Ryder Cup style event at Whitecraigs. Medalists included Waller Magen and Tobias Marazen, with mixed results for the American squad amid late-round pressure.

Phiyell Whitecraigs Links Waller Magen Tobias E Marazen

Officers May Meet at Exposition Park in May

Chief of Police Owen W. Ei and Charles M. Tobin await selection after inspection by Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Weight for the Yokax Association of Chiefs and Sheriffs meeting. Location and date tentative due to stadium access and San Antonio range plans. Authorities debated public order and safety considerations.

Owen W. Ei Charles M. Tobin City Movag Olmoe Dni Whigurato Commissi Wright

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