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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1930
Page
2
Tawrence Richey, secretary to President Hoover, is pictured with two turkeys and five pheasants killed in Maryland. The birds, destined for Hoover’s Thanksgiving table, include a 22-pound gobbler, one of the largest birds bagged in that region.
Powell urges adoption of city manager government after touring Cleveland Cincinnati New York and meeting officials. He says the system reduces taxes and debt while boosting civic growth, and plans to recommend San Antonio adoption to Citizens’ league officials this week.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a person named W. Thompson and a role related to animal matters. The readable parts are garbled, offering limited context about duties or event.
National WCTU executive committee urged merchants to halt advertising selling and exposing hip pocket flasks used to transport liquor. The drive targets their role in promoting unlawful possession by youths and undermining prohibition laws. Delegates heard reports from departments on morality schooling and outreach.
Maj. Gen. John F. O'Ryan tests an electrical device to aid blind flying through fog aboard a Strattaser ship and pilot, aiming to enable instructionless piloting for inexperienced flyers. Cleveland Institute of Flight provides support as the device is evaluated for safety and feasibility.
Fragmentary notes show Fririchades in Oblahom with Bees defeating Kenss and Weodslene facing Sew Monte. Mentions of college weights, Gregod with six sanders, Md Freed in masct Home Weaifter for Tolatsts, and a 78 se Oscar Vert in Oklenonne City with Dein flog 48.
A seventh or later victim, Mrs. O H Williams of 124 East Street, reported losing 225 dollars to a gypsy fortune teller who promised to transfer funds between banks. Police seek the suspect after Williams found her money missing from the package later. Caroline Campbell of 721 North Fifth Street also reported a prior loss of about 604 dollars to the same scam.
Judge West returns after a deer incident at a Tennessee office. He reportedly knocked a door during the event, with details linking to Wednesday action and local authorities.
A zoo acquires a juvenile ostrich weighing 250 pounds to expand its three longtail stock. The bird is sourced from a near Los Angeles area supplier and will join existing birds at the San Antonio facility. Officials expect breeding success in a moderate climate with plans to add more birds next year.
Patrick was named operations officer at Kelly Field during the absence of First Lieutenant Hoyal Led. The officer left San Antonio Monday night for Dallas, Ohio to secure an airplane for ferrying to San Antonio.
In Corporation Court Judge A L Matlock condemns Captain Dave Cruz for releasing a prisoner on bond during a hearing. Cruz, not present at the morning session, is ordered to appear next Wednesday or face fines up to 9300. Assistant court clerk Jester reports the matter and a detective will investigate the incident.
In a Prohibition case United States Commissioner A. Lockhart set a temporary bond of 2500 for J. Patterson who faced charges connected to manufacturing wine and illegal alcohol transport. Prohibition officers reported confiscating a still near 1a Fient Fermiz street and whiskey and beer bottles found during the search. Patterson reportedly attempted to destroy whiskey after the arrest, but no evidence was destroyed.
Deputies halted a theft report when three kegs rolled toward a truck were found to contain plain water. Sheriff’s office identified two suspects who fled. witnesses described the alleged robbers moving the kegs from the yard.
Local drive to collect old paper gathers speed as teams compete for a prize near 2360 canh. Participants from Junto Irerte and 445 Amin avenue report steady pledges and early registrants list top contributors. Contest runs for one month ending December 1.
James L Kenely, chair of the World Fair committee, nominated a Texas business figure as an enmamed member of the World Fair commission. Porter Whaley, local chamber manager, announced the move to the chamber with 9 committee members present. The Texas group plans to travel to Tallahassee Monday for committee sessions.
Captain Dave Cruz faces a possible heavy flu or outcome after Judge A Ta Matterly orders Cruz to prove and pay a 200 fine. An Avya uted car remains in place as prices ease, while Cr tonification L51 and other classified ads appear in the paper.
Brazil will permit conservative investigations into a number of former officials including former president and other high level figures tied to the denied administration. The inquiry targets key names within the Wellington Luis cabinet amid ongoing political maneuvering in Rio de Janeiro.
Verlin Nov 30 The Jewish Telegraphic Agency reports that Einstein today asked the agency to convey his thanks for invitations from friends in the United States and to express regret at the impossibility of accepting any.
A provisional bank report states Vargas repaid about half a million dollars drawn during the recent revaluation. The repayment covered funds requisitioned by RIG DE IANEINO and related entities including Bank of London of Raith Aimedes, TAF, and other banks.
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