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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1930
Page
12
Beverly Hills Boy Scout Troop 17 halted a brush fire near Benedict Canyon after Edward Boutterworth, 16, spotted the blaze. The patrol notified authorities and 125 firefighters arrived to contain the flames.
A banking investigation into a defunct bank led to the indictment of George Dachroth who has confessed. Authorities report personal crisis and a bombing scare tied to the case. Dachroth admits balances totaling 876,000 in his accounts.
Ohio campaign nears close with Democratic vigor rising amid dry law backlash. Polls by Cincinnati Enquirer and Columbus Dispatch show Republicans ahead in most districts, while Cleveland financier Robert J. Bulkler wins primaries with about 40 percent. Unemployment and economic strain loom over results as ads urge voters to act.
In Boston Al Smith returns to campaign for the Democratic Party with former New York Governor Smith aiding his bid while President Coolidge plans a radio address to bolster the Republican cause. The event marks ongoing partisan efforts ahead of the statewide vote.
Universal Bervier in Indianapolis reports GS plans to build new ships totaling 251 million dollars over the next five years. U. S. Shipping Board Chairman T. W. O'Connor announces the record peacetime activity as shipyards thrive. Employment ads in Light Classificados promise quick job results.
New York Oct. 28 P United States Democratic national committee chairman Insknight called for a nationwide referendum on prohibition as a party objective. He outlined six campaign points including a five day work week, FTC determinations on business combinations, abolition of capital gains taxes, tariff commission appointees for life, tariff making reform, and congressional caution to ensure square economics.
Maj. Willis H. Hale of the Office of the Chief of the Air Corps arrives in Washington and will fly to Kelly Field for the bombing test to be held at Camp Stanley in November. The Third Attack Group will destroy 18 old planes. Maj. Hale is accompanied by J. A. Bockhurst, motion picture operator. Also expected to attend is a figure from the Ordinances department in Washington.
James A. Logan, a former army leader and colonel in the United States, died last night at his sister’s home in Philadelphia. He was a banker in New York, associated with Dillon, Head and Company, and his legacy includes service and leadership in military and financial circles.
Washington October 28 Secretary Wil dee urged in a radio campaign that the Republican party cooperate with President Hoover. He called for a team plan and emphasized unity in the up election drive.
Austin, Get 28. Fire losses in Texas for the first nine months of the year totaled about 2,047,000 dollars, a reduction of roughly 448,000 from the prior report, according to the state fire commissioner.
An bold advertisement touts Lux Toilet Soap as the secret behind flawless complexions in dressing rooms across Broadway and 71 of New York's 74 theaters. It claims screen stars in France England and Germany have borrowed the beauty secret from American idols and urges readers to order Lux for a near flawless appearance.
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