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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1930
Page
21
Arthur Brisbane reports in The London Daily Ex that an international commission ordered revisions to the Bible text replacing jealous wording with loving kindness and mercy in the Ten Commandments. The change aims to soften depictions of God and remove harsh portrayals of divine jealousy, reflecting updated theological views.
Severe storms drenched Hill Country, boosting river heights to near 17 feet at Comfort and Kerrville, flooding plains and damaging crops. Traffic resumed as swollen streams fell. centers report 10 inches of rain Sunday, with gains easing by Monday. Crops in lowlands and valleys suffered while grain crops benefited from recent rainfall.
Seville Syria May 19 reports the Gal Zeppelin landed today at 540 pm Central Time completing the first leg of its flight to South America. The airship departed Friedrichshafen Sunday at 5 18 pm. It covers about 1300 miles with estimated 24 hours to arrival in its next leg. Four hours were spent over the northern coast of Africa and observers lost sight briefly. Five passengers will disembark and onboard plans are noted for changes in its crew.
The passage muses on Jehovah versus rival deities, noting jealousy and punishment for worship of gold gods. It discusses human concepts of a deity as knowledge expands, contrasts ancient beliefs with science, and mentions myths of witches and royal authorities through history.
A formal motion for a new trial was filed for John W. Hyrads former high court judge sentenced to three years for the slaying of Misa Telig Highsmith in Austin last November. His attorneys expect a court ruling soon to have him out on bond by week’s end as the verdict was read.
A P A recommendation favors the Abilene and Western railroad plan to build 43 miles of dew line from Allens to Crow Davis. The proposal seeks intercity expansion and was presented to the Interstate Commerce Commission for review in Washington on May 10.
Washington May 19. A favorable report on the nomination of Gaver J. Roberts of Philadelphia to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court was entered and sent to the Senate by the Senate Scholars committee.
The Seminole Indian Tribe in Florida has grown to 468 people, an increase of 10 or 13 percent since a 1920 census, with the community enduring the Everglades climate and pressures while expanding modestly.
Washington DC March 19. The GPA vote on the Box BE Lo par Mexican immigration order was postponed today by the Norse immigration committee. A favorable report is expected shortly.
Woman aviator Amy Johnson, famed aviatrix, made an emergency landing on a sugar estate at Tjomal near Tekalongan in central Java after running out of fuel while flying over RATAVIA. She was uninjured and grounded temporarily as repairs or refueling were arranged.
Weather forecast notes warm to higher temperatures across the region with partly windy conditions. Expect unsettled periods with cooler nights in the northwest and Tuesday warming into midweek. Winds are light to moderate with occasional gusts and overall warmer than current readings on Tuesday.
Federal grand jury last week returned a blanket conspiracy indictment against 28 charged with liquor law violations. Six more appeared before Commissioner Paul A. Locktart, Bond ranges from 2000 to 1000 dollars. Names include Magnyswete A. De Salme, Sophie The Salmr, John E. Pike, Mike McCue, Mrs. FL Rather, and Francisca Heyna. Follow up sessions set for rest of group.
Want Ads note a 1920 Chevrolet roadster loom and run like new priced at 400 dollars. Other listings include 42 geres on the north side with good well and motor and a six room home on Ashby Way in excellent condition for 490 dollars. Easy terms available and inquiries directed to classifications.
In Oakland on May 1 a woman fainted after a garter snake in a backyard bit her. A passing officer and witnesses helped until the woman died, while the snake escaped. The incident stunned residents and prompted police attention.
Gury presents memorial to war secretary urging rename of Valbuena field to Pablo Sidar in memory of Col. Pablo Sidar who died en route from Mexico City to Thienna Sites.
President Hosver's major recommendation to strengthen prohibition enforcement moved forward as the House accepted Senate amendments to the Williamson bill transferring enforcement to the Justice Department. The action signals firm congressional support for a centralized federal approach to enforcing dry laws.
The article urges residents to be counted in the decennial census to ensure fair allocation of governmental, industrial, and commercial benefits. It stresses the impact on San Antonio and all districts, urging those not enumerated to return the form to district headquarters so they are included in initial figures released Wednesday afternoon.
Reported in the fifth District Court in Austin as city officials and opponents of the annexation clash over authority and financial impact. Judge George Calhoun presides. Witnesses and key figures include City Attorney Thomas Ty Cobbs Jr maverick family opponents Albert Maverick Jr J S Maverick Mrs A Schoepfer and others. The hearing centers on whether the city had the right to annex the land without local input and whether actions violated constitutional rights.
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