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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1930
Page
2
The article discusses the gorilla’s opposable thumb, noting it is small yet functional for climbing and tool use. It cites Dr. Osborn and Dr. McGregor on whether it proves human ancestry and notes mixed scientific opinions on the meaning of the gorilla thumb.
Police report a failed burglary at the Woolworth store at 40 West Commerce Street near the courthouse and detective headquarters. The safe remained locked, door pried but not opened, with about $200 inside. three youths, ages around 15, implicated in prior case-breaking activity, are under police review.
Gordon Stewart Northcott, the Riverside California youth slayer, lay in critical condition at San Quentin prison hospital as doctors refused further operations. He awaits the Supreme Court appeal outcome while under sentence for the murders of three boys.
In Garland California on May 2 a new world senior indoor flight record for model airplanes was set by Herbert Mwyhridze of Detroit. Joe Culver of Oakland achieved a separate mark with a model by Ombyure Lew, completing in 6 minutes 40.12 seconds. Culver will advance to the regional model flying contests in Litcuit in June.
Archbishop Lord Davidson, former Archbishop of Canterbury and primate of all Angles, slipped into unconsciousness this noon. Doctors report a dip in condition and no expected improvement at this time.
Mrs Donald McRan national president of the nowar amillary African Legion visits Bautononia today and will be entered in a local Legion ceremony as a honorary guest and speaker.
Weekend weather outlook shows clear skies and moderate temperatures for San Antonio and vicinity. Temperatures rise slightly with a Sunday minimum around 66 degrees and a Saturday low near 63 degrees. May has seen several short cool spells and a warmer pattern is expected to continue through the weekend.
Former San Antonio mayor Hicks, age about 185, was placed in Santa Tara infirmary Saturday for rest. His condition is not serious. He served as mayor in 1902 and has since practiced law with offices in the Hicks building, remaining active in community projects.
Cotton market seen steady in New Orleans amid limited demand and mixed trading across futures. Market chatter notes uneven activity with some buyers postponing purchases as prices hold near prior levels and traders watch weather and global demand.
The Gulf and West Lerag railway committee announced a two hundred club plan to raise part of Antonio's $600,000 stock quota by July 1. Ten dollar and hundred dollar memberships attract 22 new business members, with 148000 raised this Saturday. Notable members include Albert Kronkosky Charles Bellinger William McIntosh and J A Holmgreen along with numerous other financiers. The campaign continues with stock subscriptions in San Antonio and other towns along the proposed San Angelo route as construction deadline looms.
Argentina author visiting America says women of this quarter are more interested in clothes. She notes men attract more interest from women than gowns Paris can provide and laments misinformed gossip about gender priorities.
Charley Tackhirt Democratic candidate for state treasurer visited San Antonio on Saturday to bolster his bid. Lockhart born in Dallas served as Scurry county treasurer for sixteen years and later held a position in the state treasury department.
A brief notice states Alice Jefferson a show girl of Avera seeks an annulment after a brief marriage to Lieut Bruce Mitchell U S Navy begun around 0:20 and ended by 0:40 as he rushed to the academy. The item notes the wedding occurred May 24 and references a six minute duration.
Weather notes for San Antonio and vicinity indicate Saturday night temperatures near 44 degrees with northerly to northeasterly winds and a warming trend into Sunday. Expect variable winds, cooler nights, and a gradual rise in temperatures through the forecast period.
The Rev St P Shuler of Tex Angeles condemned women preachers saying the normal American will not accept them. He warned the church that preachers will be freaks and old maids. He cited Los Angeles as a center where many women preachers are divorced.
Major R J Halpin flies to Roswell New Mexico in May to attend the producing exercises of the New Mexico Military Institute. Major E B Lohman piloted the plane.
Cleveland report tells of Maj or Titot Sampel J Samson of the air mail line who barely escaped with his life early today when a mail sack spilled overboard and he jumped from the aircraft with a parachute to avoid disaster.
Washington report notes the latest estimates show per capita wealth in circulation at its lowest level in 16 years. Data released May 24 indicate continued affordability pressures and shifts in personal net worth across regions.
The general board of the navy says the London naval treaty is unjust to the United States and insults American intelligence. Admiral Chase and Admiral Pringle fault the treaty for abandoning tonnage categories and limiting US defense options, while worsening Japan’s relative strength and overturning established cruiser policy. They condemn the Geneva conference delegation and president’s role, calling the treaty a disgrace to the administration and an insult to the American people.
Supporters of both candidates in the Republican gubernatorial nomination accuse rivals of fraud as the official vote tally is prepared across counties. The dispute pits Gilford Pinchot against Francis Shunk Brown in a heated primary contest.
Darwin reports Amy Johnson the British aviatrix landed this afternoon after a flight from Timor completing a solo journey of 1 day and 4 nights. She flew Croydon to Timor and then across the Timor Sea before arriving in Australia.
The Graf Zeppelin began a 1250 mile southbound journey from Pernambuco to Rio Janeiro at 11:85 p m as crowds gathered to bid farewell to the giant dirigible. Dr Hugo Eckener led the voyage while German colonies offered to cover extra costs. The ship followed a coastal route over the blue Atlantic and green tropics, passing near Grande Sul.
Classified note about room prices and furnishings plus vehicle price. Mentions a 1920 Ford Model A Coupe listed at 478 dollars and a business saving pitch. Encourages reading Class 26 and 751 for more details and states evaluation of problems and ad deadlines.
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