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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1930
Page
5
A gasoline price war among independent service stations erupted here as operators cut prices on brands of gasoline to attract customers. The move pushed local averages downward, with one gallon rates dropping to around 41 percent below previous levels.
Two executives from the B. F. God s company and the Goodrich cotton division, Messrs N Twgmah and C G Tiowpaon, flown in by the Miss Silvertown, toured San Antonio. They were welcomed at Winburn field by William Furlong and Judge Robertson, with a reception at the Gunter hotel. The party noted U S cotton use and Texas supply of fiber while outlining upcoming stops in Gulory Fort Worth Little Rock Memphis New Orleans and Atlanta.
In Galveston on November 18 Lieutenant Al N Henth a famed Third Attack group pilot from Cleveland Ohio was seriously injured when his plane plunged into Galveston Bay during a practice flight for an upcoming race at low altitude. Lieutenant Booth, an Abbeville Louisiana native and new father, died about 30 minutes later after the crash.
A district court suit in Hidalgo County accuses Hidalgo County Water District officials and multiple banks and financial firms of mishandling funds. Named defendants include C. C. Norwood Austin National Bank American National Bank Trio City Central Bank and Trust San Antonio Southland Life Insurance Dallas Republic National Bank Dallas American State Bank Hidalgo County Edinburg State Bank and Trust Edinburg officials Reyna Vela Fane Yerk and Guadalupe Vela.
CHICAGO reports that earth enters the Leonid meteor path, promising a brilliant display of meteors in the coming year. Astronomers say a radiant firefly-like shower will light the skies as the planet traverses the meteor stream.
Snow blanketed Utah as a storm raged. National Park Airways pilot King Peck crashed during the weather, injuring his head and body, after wandering for hours in the cold before seeking refuge at a farmhouse on the Great Salt Lake fringe. A wood chopper was stranded on a mountain road and hunters sought shelter as conditions worsened.
Washington reports the congressional committee will study proposed farm relief measures amid ongoing agitation for revival of the expert debtive plan. The panel plans to decide before Congress reconvenes whether to approve or oppose new inflation relief steps.
Sacramento California report says Edgar Van Ettes 87, former vice president of the New York Central Railroad, died yesterday. The longtime executive was associated with major rail operations and passed away in California.
Supply ship for remote Alaskan villages has turned her blunt nose toward home. After a long Arctic season the U S Hoxer completes operations and heads back, delivering cargo and sustenance to far northern outposts amid heavy seas and cold air.
New York and the Atlantic seaboard face a fifth day of low fog and increasing rain as word circulates about a potential development involving Botham. Marine and civil weather services monitor visibility and surf conditions along the coast, with advisories cautioning travelers and ferry operations.
Rancher Kerr of Ti intent fired at target but missed and fatally wounded Mussel Olson, a ranch hand, in an accident near GHHAT FALLS Mont Nav 18. The incident appears in a local advertisement and terse notes reference city center news building.
Federal expert Walter J. Greenleaf reported strong demand for trained librarians, especially in southern states, citing scarce applicants for school library positions across the nation. The Interior Department education specialist outlined the findings in a recent survey.
Bagdad India reports Favor King Eluevela of the Reliay died today on the island of Gypeon where he had been for an extended period. The death marks the end of a noted reign and a long exile.
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