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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1930
Page
1
A jumbled mix of notes on a murder mystery, early film industry talk, and global politics. It references a Chilean cabaret atrocity, anti trust actions against major studios, and wartime weapon concerns, with scattered names and opinions from Arthur Brisbane and others. The text blends sensational crime, industry debate, and policy warnings.
Nov. 25 reports indicate wreckage of a plane found in the headwaters of the Tiird river. Capt. Ad. A. Wurke and two companions were aboard the ill fated flight on October 11 and are presumed lost.
A deep cold snap brings freezing readings across Texas with San Antonio recording 24 degrees at Kelly Field and 28 degrees at the city air base. Frost blankets surrounding areas as other cities report sub40 temperatures, signaling a harsh start to winter and a shift toward milder weather by Wednesday.
Three men connected to the killing of Fritz Blank were moved from San Antonio jail to an undisclosed destination. Bol Collins Fletcher Casey and James Adair faced charges in Boerne Justice Court, with Collins readied for a formal statement. The shooting occurred as Blank, about to wed, stood at his brother’s home when an automobile convoy approached and he was killed. A $1000 reward was posted by relatives.
Want ads list vaudeville performers including blucsface comedian magician for platform show with pay 2 to 3.50 per week at a mall near San Vedra Avenue. Classifieds note other items including tires, furniture, rooming house with boarders and broad listings.
Congressman Larry Wurzbach urged a 44 hour work week to relieve unemployment. Speaking to the Journal chapter of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks on Monday he said workers deserve the benefits of increased production from machinery and higher efficiency.
Mexico City reports President Ortiz Rabin urged extending protective tariffs to many items currently under the prevent tariff to shield Mexican products from foreign competition.
In Lima Peru order was restored after clashes yesterday injuring 15 people as tensions persisted amid talks of further disturbances. Officials reported ongoing unrest and cautioned residents to stay indoors while security measures remained in place.
New York on November 25 reports that major steel interests will likely announce a moderate price increase. The move is seen as a signal that business activity may revive across sectors, with potential ripple effects for employment and investment.
Washington November 25 President Hoover urged a more selective and flexible immigration policy as the nation debates new laws. He argued for measures to better control entry while accommodating humanitarian needs and economic requirements.
County Attorney T J Gittinger refused to prosecute Paul Schwartz, watchman at the Mission club, for carrying a pistol after Flores and investigators raided the club. Schwartz agreed to plead guilty to rudely displaying a firearm, while Gittinger argued the pistol charge could not stand and the club was not a public place.
Two frightened boys in a hospital corridor await a blood transfusion for a 6-year-old tetanus patient, Joe Reynosa, whose condition remains critical after an injury. Nurses and doctors work to obtain transfusions from local volunteers as the child fights for his life.
President Lewver states Treasury regulations on barring county made by convict labor were not aimed at Russia. The denial addresses concerns over U S policy and the impact on Russian trade and credit relations amid ongoing postwar tensions.
WASNINGTOS D C Nov 24 President Toover sails today to counter reports he would push harsher laws to control gang activity. officials say the rumors are untrue and no new measures are planned.
Governor Dan Moody signed invitations on November 25 to King Alfonso of Spain and queen, President and Mrs. Hoover, and other officials and ambassadors for a March 14 dedication in San Antonio marking the two hundredth anniversary of a state government milestone.
A Toledo aviator, 20 year old Gorell Wettleton, resumes his westward flight toward San Diego after repairs to a rocket motor. The mission aims to set a continental flight record, with Wettleton attempting to reach distant targets in the western United States.
The trial of John Williams a former hotel detective charged in the St. Anthony hobility of last spring opened in Ninety fourth District Court Tuesday afternoon with a recessed noon session. Defense solicitor James Rogslale signalled an early close in the afternoon session. Burge hotel manager was heard in morning testimony and the defense sought to show Williams was trusted and fired to cut expenses. Witnesses included Frank Spears former defendant Hunt Watton and Braubach the chief state witness who offered to help the boys and repudiate slurs. Other testimony touched on juror Booth Jr and clerk Wagner at the hotel where Williams stayed with investigator Covington describing Bran remarks.
Austin November 25 The railroad commission ordered a state oil production curtailment based on an allowable 40 288 barrels. Common carriers may exchange oil and form plans to move crude but anti trust rules hinder such agreements. Allotments by district total 64916 in Panhandle 52 395 in North Central Texas 4850 in North Youls county Chub histoiory 24142 West Central 251 377 East Texas 333 Southwest Texas 140 000. Special provision sets east Dallas field limits from 27 500 to 40 000 barrels with staged increases from December 5 to January 13 and beyond. Extending Pure Oil facilities possible. actual production around 150 000 barrels daily prior to curtailment.
Weather forecast shows warmer Thursday with partly cloudy conditions, and variable winds. Highest temperature expected around 50 degrees Wednesday with generally cool nights. Northerly winds shift to southern and central regions. some rain possible later.
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