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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1929
Page
1
The piece argues for energetic public works and tariff relief, crediting Hoover with pledges from industrialists to fund two billion dollars of jobs. It critiques Congress adjournment, praises road building, discusses global inflation and Russia, and ends with a science-meets-morality tone on effort, productivity, and distant oceanic phenomena.
Georges Clemenceau, the former premier of France known as the Tiger of Victory, died in his sleep at about 12:30 a.m. in his modest room. The nursing staff and family observed him quietly as physicians arrived shortly after. Dozens of statesmen, diplomats, and professionals visited his Paris home, while intimate friends were allowed near him during his final hours.
Georges Clemenceau known as the Tiger of France died today after predicting his end for 13 years. He claimed his days were numbered and spoke of not being alive next year during a 1919 era visit by General John J. Pershing.
Poor visibility today halted the resumed search for pilot Carl Han Bjelfer who has been missing since an earlier attempt to rescue a crew member from an icebound ship. Two airplanes were expected from Fairbanks to continue the hunt for Pilot Derbandt.
DENVER November 23. G Ta fayette Henderson of Loveland, 26, and Nita Bove Henderson of Fore Cotham, 19, are in love and have married six times to each other. They wed at Logeland October 15 and plan more ceremonies, claiming a record for rapid successive marriages. They repeat the ritual whenever they feel the same spark, a pattern notes from old files and statistics.
Condon November 23. Shortage of ammunition has weakened Chinese defenses along the Manchurian Siberian frontier. Soviet punitive advance along the frontier meets little resistance, according to the Sunday Observer's Far East correspondent.
Los Angeles November 25 1934 a puzzling shipboard sight had inspectors puzzled as a crew listed animals described as sheep yet displaying goat like features. Federal officials flagged the animals aboard the liner Pacific Stiper tied to Leon A Dunn from Columbia as motives under scrutiny.
Broadway betting mounted that George A McManus would be cleared in the Arnold Rothstein murder case. Juror illness delays the trial as the state seeks to prove Rothstein was shot in Park Central room 349 while witnesses place McManus near the scene.
Mexico considers banning bullfights and cockfights as a preamble to a national debate. Deputy Lule D. F. Lotely Regh argues both practices divert spectators from humanity and should be outlawed. Only three countries permit them. Mexico is urged to join. Ban was first imposed in 1948 under General Funston at Vera Cruz and later ruled civilized in 1948 by General Cerranza.
Gibraltar Nov 23 The article reports that public opinion pushes toward a breach between King Alfonso of Spain and Prime Minister Rivera. Alfonso, facing large expenses for six royal offspring and royal palaces, may need income beyond government support if political turmoil grows. The peseta’s decline adds to economic strain on the regime.
Fort Worth report shows eight Texas Christian University girls in a “resticlan” physical training class sleeping three hours a week as part of a program. The class began with 30 members but enrollment declined to eight due to ecocrectivm measures and suitability for strenuous gym work.
London dispatches report severe fighting between Russian and Chinese troops at the Manchurian border near Chakan. Morning papers say a heavy encounter is under way, with clashes along the frontier in the Far East.
St Louis broker John F Betis died by suicide at his home today after heavy losses in the stock market slump. Betis was a prominent figure in local finance and his death follows a period of severe market downturn.
WASHINGTON D C November 23. Hiram Bingham Jr son of the Connecticut senator has been assigned by the state department as vice consul at Tokyo. He has been stationed at Kobe Japan.
President Troover completes writing his first message to Congress. He aims to spur domestic action, urge highway funding, and mobilize employment. The plan reviews international relations and armament talks in London, with possible World Court stance undecided.
Paris on November twenty third headlines the St Catherine's Day kiss customs as single women aged twenty five plan to mingle with strangers while police brace for crowds on Montmartre boulevards. Blue laws curb official celebrations and nuns peers debate wedding chances amid wheel symbolism linked to love and luck.
Washington November 23 The entire National Guard will wear the new U S uniform as war department announces funds allow equipping about 175000 enlisted personnel with the new dress frock and cap.
The San Antonio Light to issue a Tuesday November 26 feature titled Prosperity Edition. It will detail growth and future possibilities of San Antonio and South Texas, with data and investments. Copies may be requested via the newspaper’s circulation department to meet winter visitor demand.
President Feaver urged governors to report on state and local public works plans for the next year to accelerate construction, absorption of unemployment, and boost private industry. He asked for coordinated action across federal, state, and local programs, with emphasis on highways, streets, and public buildings.
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