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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1930
Page
3
Washington May 21. A column describes a fleet review off Virginia Capes with Salt Lake City in view and ships forming a protective screen. The report notes observers at the desk scanning for signs of contact with a hypothetical enemy as air power and naval units demonstrate tactics for future warfare.
Willem Ht. Carver a real estate operator from Philadelphia was convicted of first degree murder with a mercy recommendation for the murder of his wife in Ring Florida. The verdict clears the path to a life imprisonment penalty.
A and M club will host Charles E Finley, a San Antonio alumnus, at a luncheon Thursday. Leon Minter, graduate of A and M, will speak on education facilities in his talk entitled The luncheon is set for 12 noon in the tapestry room of the St. Augustine hotel. Advertising noting Dickey's Old Reliable Eye Walter and Arnigglein at 3 cents.
The upper panel shows flood waters along the Red River near Texarkana with railroad crews repairing Texas and Pacific tracks. A suburban Texarkana street lies submerged as raging inundation forms a dangerous barrier to daily life.
PARIS May 21 The whereabouts of Aimee Style McPherson, last heard from in Jerusalem, remained a mystery today as her band in Paris and entourage offered conflicting statements. Apel, speaking for the group, said there has been no discord, and McPherson may be bound for London or Constay temple. Some followers doubt her plans, with others guessing a return home or a Passion Pay project in Oberameergan.
Reports from Vienna on May 21 claim Prince Carol of Ruimanle arrived in the city. Authorities have not verified the intelligence, and diplomatic circles question the report’s credibility or timing.
Rear Admiral Richard Byrd and his party arrive aboard Rangitiki in the Panama Canal Zone, ending a two year South Pole expedition journey. The group cleared for home, marking a historic Arctic Venturer’s homecoming and the ship’s docking scene.
Directors of the Highway No 10 association formed to promote a San Antonio to Paso Robles Rio route will meet at 10 a m Saturday in Rio. President Hamilton urged the session to map a program for the annual meeting in July and to appoint officers for the organization. Maine and San Antonio have invited boosters to their cities for upcoming events. The board represents 12 counties with one director from each.
A special municipal election in Los Angeles carried a water bond package totaling 38.8 million dollars by a large majority. The measure funds the extension of the city’s water system and the acquisition of water rights, reflecting decisive support from voters.
Census data indicate population increases across numerous counties and cities with percent rises highlighted. Notable areas include San Dieynatute, Las ot rxciess, Powufalion, and WART oy 12, along with mentions of Orange County and Giltespis county.
Jefferson at the confluence of the Cypress rivers endures a flood that left approximately three hundred fifty families homeless and damages near a quarter of a million dollars. The city’s outskirts flooded up to five feet while downtown was submerged, isolating residents and disrupting transport with bridges destroyed and trains halted. Authorities seek aid as residents evacuate and await relief.
Early Wednesday a car overturned near the C K Cook farm in Corpus Christi injuring Sam James and Hornice Cable. They were picked up by a passing motorist and brought to Robert HL Green Hospital. both were slightly injured and en route to San Antonio for further care.
Detectives with raven-oli shotguns rushed a Charles street jewelry store in the mollet of a hold up and captured all three robbers without firing a shot.
Alamo Heights Junior High students crowned Fred Silvey as king and Helen Eickenroht as queen during Tuesday ceremonies in the school auditorium. Members of the school's hall of fame were also installed at the event, highlighting school spirit and local achievement.
Lol. George W. Lewis resigns after seven years as insular police chief in San Juan, Porto Nien, with noted plans to join a U.S. state department appointment and serve as head librarian at the Army library. His departure marks a notable shift in local law enforcement leadership.
Students hold a playful coronation at Alamo Heights Junior High, naming a king and queen and presenting a hall of fame with several titles. Doris Crockett and Liout Blackburn lead a parade of classroom tributes while Mary Louise Villaret and Maude Binks win top honors. The event centers on school pride with staff and families watching.
In a voluntary bankruptcy petition filed in federal court Wednesday by Theo Yors Artistic Metal Works Inc a pension of bankruptcy was granted and the petition signed by William Gustschmidt president. The case was referred to TEAM. Auditors found the firm in bankruptcy and the petition was assigned.
A man was arrested by the homicide squad in Houston in connection with a fatal stabbing in the city. Investigators linked the suspect to the case involving a local association head and a prominent Houston manager. Further details were not disclosed.
A peculiar ad claims Tebeso toothpaste works for teeth not taste and offers a distinctive invig orating flavor. It urges one week of use to prove the claim of cleaner and whiter teeth, describing the taste as bitey and unique.
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