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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1930

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Machines Money Mien A Great Fight Strange Russia

Ahn Olos0 and Hug Features Eye discuss road funding, noting a proposed 350 million to be spent in 1981 with equal state shares surpassing 700 million. The piece references Kid Chocolate versus Timmy Larnin boxing, details on McLarola's injuries, and critiques Russia's economy and leadership. It ends with musings on farming, infant laughter studies, and global economic observations.

Russia Baby Arthur Brisbane Hug Features Eye Ino Congressoen

Britain May Stop Miners Walkout After Talks

London negotiators faced a decisive outcome as 300000 British coal miners risked a walkout over stalled talks. A breakthrough or failure could determine whether coal production resumed or a prolonged stoppage affected the industry and labor peace.

Britain London Seck Mingen Tm- Moyeca

City to Appeal Phone Case in federal ruling

The city will appeal the federal court decree granting Southwestern Bell Telephone the right to permanently maintain increased rates. Mayor G M Chambers and City Commissioners with City Attorney Thomas D Cobbs Jr. announced an appeal to the circuit court in New Orleans. The order would boost annual city revenue by about $500,000 and may lead to further action on the long dispute over local telephone rates.

Southwestern Dell Telephone Company Ita San Antonio G. Mf. Chambers Thomas D. Cobbs Jr. Cobbs Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans Drohee

Storm Warning Issued For Texas Coast Gulf Coast

The United States Weather Bureau issued a storm warning for the Gulf coast and Texas coast. Northeasterly movement from Ponhanille with fresh to strong southerly winds is expected in the next 24 hours. Small craft warnings were indicated from Port Arthur, Texas, to Pensacola, Florida with possible easterly to downdraft winds.

New Orleans United States Weather Bureau Hare Gulf Coast Bouthieast Texas Texas Ponhanille Winca Port Arthur Pensacola Fla

Graft Expose Hits Detroit River Border Patrol

In Detroit on November 20 a rum graft expose threatens discipline within the customs border patrol. About 20 percent of the force may be dismissed or suspended, with 45 others facing dishonorable discharge. The department staff totals 150 agents in this district.

Detroit Detroit River Customs Border Patrol

Civil War Scout Dies at Houston

Arnold Taughurill, 84, reputed son of a famed Shannon scout of the Civil War, founder of Houston's first motion picture theatre, died at his daughter’s home near midnight after a reported illness.

Houston Lamen Arnold Taughurill Shannon Scauty Henjamin GC

Gravey Named as County Auditor

Edgard J. Grevey was appointed to fill the late Walter Kendall’s term as county auditor. Judges St B Minor, Wis. Ander son, Wy McGrory and Frederick Stevens unanimously approved the choice at a brief meeting. Kendall’s funeral prompted courthouse closings and the office will continue under Chief Clerk Mevermann.

Edgard J. Grevey Walter Kendall Minor Wis Anderon WY. McGrory Frederick Steveh Garvey Kendall Guneral Hum Mevermann

Trans Atlantic Air Mail Move Advances Toward Service

Washington December 20 CFIA definite move toward inaugurating a trans Atlantic air mail service was taken today by the postoffice department.

Washington, D. C CFIA Post- Office Department

DO-X on Fire in Lisbon Harbor

Fire broke out today aboard the German airship Do X while at anchor in Lisbon harbor. No details on casualties or cause are provided in the available text.

Lisbon

Gas weapon used in arrest on Soledad Street

M S Starr, a county attorney investigator, used a tear gas fountain pen on a suspect fleeing on Soledad Street after a struggle on Friday night. Detectives arrived to find the suspect helpless and the scene under control as officers assisted.

Bexar County M. Stare Soledad Street Starr Wnlil Bone Fair Tangle Pecan Solent Intec Otherwiet VEN J. W. Williamson John Gray Owen Bilder

Eleven Captives Freed by Chinese Reds

Telegraph from Kiao Fu reports six Chinese priests and five Chinese sisters released. Five foreign sisters and four foreign fathers were sent to Tang, Kiang Bu for escort. Earlier, Catholic professor Dish Assignant, captured by Reds, was allowed to come for priests and nuns.

Kiao Fu Jileds Tang Kiang Bude

Doctor Appointed Medical Director in Aeronautics Branch

Dr. Eldridge Adamy of San Antonio was named medical director of the Aeronautics branch of the Department of Commerce, succeeding Dr. Louis W. Base. The appointment was announced today in Washington on November 20.

Aeronautics Washington Eldridge Adamy San Antonio Department of Commérce Tr. Louis VW. Base

Weather Outlook With Mixed Cold Front This Week

Weather forecast predicts colder conditions midweek with Sunday near 2 degrees and a high around 9. Moderate to fresh winds shift from east to southeast. Overall, cooler trend continues into the weekend, with cooler western areas and milder far east.

Clunds Essuly and Cocter Teriberly Bundey Vane Tamas Cleudys Ratte Garatetnsa Coluer

California Prohibition Uproar Ends in Liberal Victory

In California the LiberalRolph defeated the prohibition advocates by a record margin winning every county. The fanatical push for prohibition is blamed for the GOP governor candidate loss as voters rejected rigid temperance zeal. The article cites Dr. Clarence True Wilson challenging Hoover and condemns fanatical anti temperance politics.

Clarence True Wilson Methodist Board of Temperance Wilson Federal Farm Board California Department of Justice Hoover

Prohibition Support Backfires in California Governor Race

The Democratic candidate for governor of California, aided by prohibitionists, finished behind his own ticket. Even the lieutenant governor candidate beat him in votes, showing prohibitionist backing harmed the governor hopeful. Roosevelt won re election in New York by 725,000. Ralph, liberal Republican, also won.

California Rolph Roosevelt New York Ralph

Arrests in Whisky Caled Frat Death Probe

Austin reports indicate a disciplinary committee led by Dean Vid Moore will take stringent action against those connected to the alleged drinking party at the Lambda Chi house that preceded Mrs Mildred Woodruff’s death from probable alcohol poisoning. A man charged with possession of liquor was held on $750 bond. another, Marsin Allison, remained in custody in default of bond. The inquiry may also target disbanding the fraternity.

Lambda Chi -Alpia Austin Mildred Woodfull B.A Mildred Woodruif South San Astorin Moore University of Lexis Fife Dean Moore George Watthews Bonge Woodruff Tob Golighily Ous Marsin Counery Jake Dozury Yuliu Lambda Chi Fine Ganeinhes

Northside four room home for four thousand dollars

Classified notice offers a four room on Northside with bath for 4000 dollars on paved streets. Other listings include a Univanished apartment on Vic Street with 3 rooms for 18 dollars monthly and machine film offers. Additional details and more ads appear in the Classified Section.

Northside Vic Street

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