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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1930
Page
13
Dr Nutelph Engelmann of Berlin described plans for a diving apparatus capable of descending to 500 feet and cruising at that depth for eight days. He said he has worked on the concept since 1928.
Servando Salazar was tried on a charge of turning in a false fire alarm after allegedly setting off the alarm at the intersection of North Alamo and Mighth streets. Fire department crews rushed to the scene. Salazar pleaded guilty and was fined two dollars, then jailed. A neighbor testified she saw him pull the alarm and watched from an empty house with others for entertainment.
Waller Cynan appoints C Matthews as assistant district attorney at a run salary of 4800 dollars a year. Approved by the county commissioners court Thursday Matthews took office October 1 with Trunn appointed by Governor Dana Moods to fill the unexpired term of Lamar Seeligson. The commissioners had agreed unofficially to approve the appointment of the special prosecutor but held action until the attorney general's office confirmed legality of a 4600 dollar salary.
Wayne Davis attorney and former Texas commander of Alamo post American Legion was elected post commander at a Thursday night meeting in the St. Anthony hotel. The slate included Phelps and other officers while an expanded executive committee was named from prominent veterans. Davis will lead the post as it joins national American Legion activities in Boston.
The Hubert B. Green hospital reports 199 patients filling a 200 bed capacity with WW patients on sunder attention. The September figures show 12 percent minor operations, 3000 clinic visits, and emergency cases treated. Minor details include dog bites and patient rentals after stepping on limits.
Eighteen scouts enroll in a museum nature study course at the Witte Museum this week. The program led by Mien Schulz Quillin meets Tuesdays for a four hour session. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7 with staff expert assistance.
The thirteenth position on the year registration list was skipped for Princess Margaret of York. The duke waited until another birth was registered before visiting the village post office to record Margaret, now fourteenth of She nares.
In Washington four dozen illegal diamond merchants and carriers were captured by the customs service diamond squad in 1920, the operation yielding valuable seizures and disrupting illicit trade.
Melbourne reports the Australian federal ministry will relieve Terbert Brookes, the commissioner general in the United States, from his post by year end. As economies drive reorganization, a successor will be appointed to fill the vacancy.
Washington reports the return of the final group of Gold Star Mothers from France arriving in New York today. The Department announces a total of 405 percent mothers and widows have made the pilgrimage this summer to the graves of their heroes, marking the end of a poignant journey.
Bur statement from England suggested a royal invitation for the Greek king to reclaim the throne but caused little attention in Greece. The Grecian press gave no curricular prominence to the rumor and the matter was kept quiet locally.
Four post office officials were injured and a truck wrecked when a mysterious explosion occurred in London. Scotland Yard and postal department officials opened an investigation.
In Detroit the court seeks to halt foreclosure and land contract actions to aid unemployed homeowners unable to meet mortgage payments. The move aims to save homes by delaying legal processes.
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