Airplane Travel Headlines and Oddities from Today
By Arthur Brisbane a column touches on modern flight speeds around 600 miles per hour and contrasts it with lighthearted quirks in sports batting while noting market brokers taking a quiet rest.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1928
Page
1
Restless Markets and Money Tales From a Curious Era
Fragmented OCR text describes rapid travel feats and speculative finance, naming figures like Wreterick Crethovich and Tyler Ford, with references to stock market moves, brokers planning a three day deal, and warnings about future U S markets. It mentions a youth driving 792 miles in a day and forecasts of future speeds, plus a mix of political and technological ideas. The tone mimics a bustling early market page with bold claims and curious anecdotes.
Air Aviation Society Formed in San Antonio
A San Antonio aviation group forms the San Antonio chapter of a national aviation association. Thipky-threr Sniplatin Asi heads the organization with officers and seven directors named. The new society aims to foster aviation services, training, and defense support, planning chapters citywide and coordinating with the Demon aviation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thipky-threr Sniplatin Asiaes
San -Anitania
Teal
Anetonal Aeronmiitlent Association
Hangae Junction
Winbirnfehl
Aftariygn
Haretta
Southwest States Slowly Recover From Heavy Storm
International News Service reports the Southwest slowly returning to normal after a major storm that swept from Texas to Tennessee. Snow hindered travel and communication, with disruptions felt across multiple communities as authorities assess damage and begin recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
States
Ternational
Scity
Wold
Owen Thige
Texas
Tawa Innu Netia
Yil
McPhergon
Storm Threat Delays German Pilot Hopoff Flight
Crowds gathered as Capt Hermini Roehl and crew prepared to depart from Bremen in the Geroinen flying plane. Fueling and preflight checks had begun amid uncertainty. Officials warned weather could force delaying the hopoff across the day, with pilots awaiting clearance as crowds watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublis
Apeil T
Baldoniél
Hermini
Roehl
Auerlea i
Geroinn
Bremen
Fragmented OCR Note from Jackson Mississippi Event
Fragmented OCR text mentions Reed in Jackson Mississippi and references a senator and a convention. The readable parts are unclear. no clear event or dates emerge.
Planes Hunt Killer of State Trooper Irving Nelson
In Connecticut authorities pursue a suspect described as armed after a state trooper was killed. The ongoing manhunt targets a person or group connected to the crime, with police urging public cooperation and providing updates from the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wehsiper
Connecticut
Irving Nelson
Program amounts shift in Coolidge veto debate
Fragmented text shows President Coolidge vetoing parts of a relief program as Congress debates funding levels. Estimates cite tax cuts and relief measures potentially totaling hundreds of millions, with projections of federal outlays rising through 1929. The piece references Utah Republican finance leaders and mentions dam projects on the Colombia River basin as related topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Wiehling
Seveyliolle
Romgross
Roy
Medals Planned for Junior School Athletics in San Antonio Light
The San Antonio Light outlines awards for seventy two junior school champions in a major athletics series. R A Brewer, director of physical education, announces medals of silver and bronze for events including running relays ball and tennis with school participation encouraged across San Antonio. The article lauds the program as a landmark in American youth sport and emphasizes a development of sport ideals within the city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San’ Antonio
R.A. Brewer
San Antonio
Fae Eabinale Sdtiencas
San Antonin
Yaeh
Jcilor
World Awaiting Word From Two Arctic Explorers
Arctic explorers Captain Wilkins and pilot Carl Rickson prepare for a North Pole flight from Point Dasrow awaiting official word. Wireless signals indicate conditions are challenging, with expected message upon departure and rare chance of rapid contact if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shwaiu
Alaska
George J. Wilkins
Fumany
Antil
Carl Rickson
Suill Ab
Wilkins
Delay Cancelling of Livestock Kate NESTIN and Rules
Fragmentary report notes discussions on livestock scheduling and rules. Mentions postponement and a request for compliance, with unclear references to entities and dates. Further readable details are limited in the source snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nestin
Carlin
Tax Cut Hearings Open at Capital
A capital hearing on tax cuts is scheduled to begin soon with officials and Senators expected to discuss proposed reductions. Key participants include Rep. Muanee vommibley and Sen. Semeon Spel, amid party lines and regional concerns. Local observers anticipate debate on revenue impact and economic effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Ouaunreynergue
Ney
Senate
Freighter Wallingford Strikes Pacific Rocks
A freighter named Wallingford was driven onto rocky shores near Onkbani by heavy seas. Rescue teams responded with difficulty as crews worked to assess damage and ensure safety amid the breach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossgard
Huetistivent Lane
Wallingford
Onkbani
Man Admits Burning Baby in Austin Case
District Attorney T D Moore received a sworn confession from Robert Mueller stepfather of six year old victim about abducting the child from the mother and planning to deliver it to a man from San Antonio. Mueller claims the child died in a furnace and remains were not human, with charges filed for kidnapping and other offenses as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Mary Pattelt
Dua Mueller
Bny
Mueller
T. D. Moore
Intuit Vna
Moore
University of Wexts
Mie
Yeo
Isout
Justiow
Moller
Shicab Mueller
Mueller i
Uth
Hetic
Jai
Shipping Owners Called by U. S. Shipping Owners
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Westeuhiagen
Ty Federal of
Flontly
Fay
Tha Sherman
Ted
Alippers
United States
Mayors Proclamation Sets Ballot Date in San Antonio
City announces ballot date for eleven propositions on a Saturday election to maximize turnout. City Attorney Ian Ryan Ghatt says nine propositions are ready with remaining items due by Monday. Proclamations target setting the election day and presenting bond and annexation measures to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Autonio
Uy Hee Seticom
Atttorney
Lan
Jt Purusveiays
Alayor Chambers
Bns Lind
Sabe
Urady
Eo Fae
Hsiliong
Viclate
City Commission
Mondas,& Weel
German Plane Again Held Up by Bad Weather
Intermittent Weather Service reports persistent poor conditions delay the German monoplane Heronen flight from Cape Verne to Westward aims. After planned takeoff time, winds and rain again prevented the attempt, with a new schedule later set for possible departure.
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Dublin
Cape Veen
Korkbadmnaeulie
Anal
Markets Closed in New York for Weekend
Markets in New York were closed for the weekend amid mixed messages about producer price changes and currency exchanges. Dealers reported thin liquidity and cautious trading as equities and commodities remained largely inactive through the session.
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