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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1927

Page

15

Mussolini Beards and Catholic Stances Stir Poland

A 1920s American commentary discusses Pope backed warnings against the YMCA in Poland, deeming it Protestant influenced and not Polish or Catholic. It cites Cardinal Kakowski decrying YMCA activities and urges Catholic parents to withdraw support for their children’s involvement. The piece touches on Mussolini, Italy, and broader religious politics of the era, noting tensions between national identities and foreign organizations.

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Italian flyer De Pinedo delayed on Americas grand trip

Commander Francesco de Pinedo, famed Italian aviator of the High, faced a delay at Hot Springs New Mexico on the fourth leg of his round the world flight. He planned a 2700 mile nonstop stint from Medina Lake near San Antonio to Elephant Butte, refueling at Forevell Dam Arizona before continuing toward San Diego Georgia. The voyage, covering 30,000 miles across four continents, tests a fragile schedule as he persists despite mounting difficulties.

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Mammoth Treasure Hunt Opens with Flying Start

A dubious promotional treasure hunt run by The Light newspaper begins with sensational claims of a $1000 prize and a four week hunt. Readers are urged to save clues from daily papers, with prizes including cash, a car down payment, scholarships, and various consumer goods. The promotion targets employees of The Light and their families, promising grand rewards as the hunt progresses.

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Weather forecast for San Antonio vicinity and Texas coast

Portions of the text describe cool tonight with a minimum temperature forecast and light to moderate northerly to easterly winds. Showers are possible in Welnesley area with cooler conditions tonight. The overall message: cooler weather tonight and Wednesday, with varying wind directions and scattered showers along the coast and southern Texas.

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Jury Selections in Covarrubias Trial Strained

A Ninety fourth District court panel of 100 talesmen failed to reach a full jury for the death penalty trial of quarry worker Nicholas Covarrubias after six peremptory challenges and widespread conscientious scruples against capital punishment. The state seeks the death sentence amid questions of circumstantial evidence. veniremen were repeatedly questioned as officials wait for a complete panel.

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Polls Guarded by Rangers in Borger Election

Citizens cast ballots under armed police protection as Texas rangers guarded the Borger polls amid unrest and a wave of incidents. The security presence grew intense across polling places today.

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Senior Boys Dance With Boys Only Sparks School Row

A long standing policy at Eastern High School bars mixed dancing at the annual senior dance for 20 years. Officials report the event continues with boys dancing only and girls barred from the occasion despite petitions for change.

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Radio Wave Bands Confined by Board in Broadcast Plan

Washington April 1. Radio wavelength bands now used for broadcasting will be confined to their present bands by order of the Federal Telephone Commission. The action aims to limit spectrum use and standardize broadcasts nationwide.

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One Horse Drawn Vehicle In 44 Crashes

A fragment reports a single horse drawn vehicle figure in a 44 crash series. The Railroad Commission notes 16 killed or injured in railroad crossing accidents, with one railroad employee injured and no deaths among railway workers. Other incidents include motor vehicle wrecks and a university athlete accident leaving three hurt.

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Gasoline Drops Two Cents At Los Angeles Stations

Gasoline prices fell by two cents a gallon at many San Antonio filling stations on Tuesday. Gulf and Grayburg oil companies led the price drop, with Magnolia and Texas companies expected to follow. Magnolia indicated a price cut, while Texas reported eighteen cents per gallon Tuesday morning.

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Moody to Call Special Legislature Session in May

Governor Moody announced a special session of the legislature to begin in early May. He said a call would be issued for either Monday May 3 or the week of May 9. Proposed measures include appropriation bills prison legislation judicial and civil service reforms and highway measures.

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Dawes Arrives in New Orleans

Vice Treasurer Charles Dawes arrives from The Hague aboard the Cartago to announce he will leave for Chicago. Grand jury called in the Ninety fourth District Court here after two weeks.

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Chicago Bloodshed Follows Election Violence In Mayoral Race

Chicago reports a violent election day with bombings at two Democratic clubs on the North Side and the killing of veteran gang leader Vincent Drucei. A car window attack near West Lake Street injures no one. a detective fatally shoots Drucei while in custody en route to the criminal courts building. Despite unrest, election officials report no major interference and National Guard units stand by as polls open and close.

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Third trainload of Marines bound for the Pacific

Washington reports the third trainload of United States Marines, about 100 men, will pass through San Antonio en route to China in the Pacific theater. Cabinet discussions focus on protecting Americans in the danger zone as Cantonese Nationalist troops threaten northern China. Evacuations are underway with Shanghai as a concentrate point, and plans detail protection by warships and troops, including a projected deployment near Tientsin.

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