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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1930
Page
2
Vivian Oakland and Marion Davies appear in period costumes as judges recall a humorous contest about letters to Miss Davies on fashion styles. Cash prizes await winners who write on the relative merits of those styles.
Will A. Jacknow failed to overturn a lower court ruling in a suit to recover 273000 dollars from twelve defendants who allegedly defrauded him out of his share in his brother Dwan Le Jackson’s estate. Jackson died in Coryell County Texas in 1928, with the bulk of the property left to a Spiritualist association which later accepted 75000 for its interest.
A naval appropriation bill was reported favorably to the Senate yesterday. The measure funds the user program and carries the proposed allocations intended to support defense needs and related naval operations.
An OCR fragment details Marion Davies offering $1000 in prizes tied to reminiscences of past fashion and theater days. It includes letters from readers praising or critiquing changing women’s attire and societal norms, plus notes on a Florence style revival and references to a June premiere at the Santages theater in Hollywood.
Washington May 27 The Supreme Court ruling that a liquor buyer cannot be prosecuted under existing law stirs Congress to consider a broad penalty for buyers and sellers alike. Senator Sheppard presses for action while Senators Jones and Fiss and the Anti-Saloon League weigh the advisability of a new act amid dry forces and anxious bottles.
A fragment notes Curtis’ son under scrutiny amid calls to tighten enforcement. The dialogue shows doubt about the reach of new law and relief felt by enforcement authorities awaiting the supreme court decision that could assign responsibility for apprehending illicit drinkers.
Chicago May 27. Worthington charged with swindling about $150,000 from women investors in a fig farming scheme in Texas. He allegedly promised returns of 16 a year and took $49,000 in cash from those who trusted him.
Beels Pickett of the Methodist Board of Temperance testified before the senate lobby committee that credit for President Hoover’s election was due to churches and temperance groups. He discussed the board’s alleged budget and activities, and noted the fight was driven by religious bodies rather than the Republican party. Testimony continued with further questioning expected tomorrow.
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