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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1929
Page
6
Sir Gilbert Parker, the British novelist, dined at the Hollywood Plaza hotel in Parker’s remarks on Prohibition, American letters, and the future of talkies. He argues prohibition will not exist in England, touts film potential, and says his latest novel Promised Land may be optioned by ten firms.
Darwin P. Kingsley, president of New York Life Insurance, and Calvin Coolidge met in New York as Coolidge was added as a member of the company’s board of directors following the ex-president’s appointment.
Mme Andre J Fiat wife of the decoder at the French embassy died after a fall down an elevator shaft. Her infant son perished with her during the incident. The elevator accident occurred three days earlier and the fleet company is under scrutiny for rights in an option noted in the report.
New York May 11 Ins A continuous study of homicides over a long period of years has failed to develop an obviously casual conviction of the moving picture industry to violent crime. Dr Frederick Haff man consulting statistician of Wellesley Mass said today. He added that certain pictures may aid in the development of criminal justice but, in contrast, the good the motion picture in dusty has done as an educational factor is substantial.
Washington May 11 After a decade delay congress is expected to pass reapportionment during the special session. Senate leaders prepare for a heated battle led by Senator Vandenberg as opposition from delegations facing smaller future quotas bands together. President Roosevelt has pressed for action citing 80 million deprived voices and calling the issue a major reason for the extraordinary session. The bill is widely regarded to pass the House and likely to win in the Senate after use of parliamentary tactics.
The San Antonio Young Men's Hebrew affiliate announces a camp near Kerrville with E. D. Frederick as camp director and Norman Macleod Jr supervising the boss department. Willis Tate and Walter Nann join as associate and nature director. Robert Graham leads music. The camp sits on 234 acres with eight cabins for seven boys plus a leader, a dining hall, and multiple sports facilities. The program runs in two week periods with cabin counselors listed as else, Beverly Sheffiel, Denwood Cline, Roland Tarrett, William Carlson, Frank Thomas Jr., and Robert Baldridge new Clittos.
In the Laredo district April 27 report several gas finds across Webb, Webb Logg, Duval and nearby counties. Notable wells include Kiteelman No 1 Lopez on block 6 survey 25a yielding 50 million cubic feet daily at 1060 feet depth, Humble Nos 1 Kohler and 21 Kohler each at about 1844 and ? feet depth producing 25 million cubic feet per day, and Killam No 5 on Webb county site with 10,000 cubic feet daily rock pressure at 102 feet, all signaling active gas output in the region.
La Grange Texas May 11 Rebecca Bradley Rogers a former University of Texas card faces a Fayette county jury on an indictment charging robbery and assault with firearms She is accused of robbing Farmers National Bank at Ruda on December 17 1928 District Attorney Fred L Blundell says Rogers will be represented by her husband Olds Tigers and Leo Brewster in Fort Worth The defense asked for an early setting and the DA expects a Monday announcement The prior trial ended with a guilty verdict later reversed by the Court of Criminal Appeals over improper district attorney argument.
London May 11 Premier Statley Baldwin of the Conservative party voiced hope for rapid disarmament progress citing Locarno and Kellogg Orland treaties. He argued for reduction of armaments and noted the costly general election on May 30 with estimated party spending and electoral costs financed by the treasury. Candidates may spend up to 72 cents per elector in their constituencies.
Berlin plans to train streetcar and tram conductors in English and French to aid visitors. The program, to be conducted at an institute, will cover city landmarks and routes, enabling conductors to answer foreign questions and guide tourists efficiently.
GRAND JUNCTION May 11 One youth, 15, and another, 18, were killed when dynamite they were playing with exploded near their ranch. A third youth, 14, is in serious condition with doubtful recovery. The victims are sons of B C Lowes and Tate Vennett.
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