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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1928
Page
1
A clipped Paris edition column notes President Coolidge's stance on vice, referencing reformist rhetoric and public morality. The piece mocks political slogans and frames moral policy as a test of leadership during wartime-like social pressures.
M Darrow, member of the House Naval Affairs Committee, told President Coolidge that friends still hoped he would run. The president replied that they would likely be disappointed. The exchange touches on re election as a path to prosperity while today oil production in California drops and market moves tweak interest rates.
Forecasters expect daytime highs generally in the 50s with readings around 52 to 56 degrees. Winds will be light to moderate from the west to southwest with mild nights and a trend toward warmer overall conditions through Thursday and Friday, followed by a cooling trend in the north.
Indications at 4 30 this afternoon were that the Junkers plane would start its trans At 6 o'clock tonight. If not on time, an effort would be made to hop off at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning.
In Hamburg Germany Ottwe Kemmerich a German professional swimmer set a new longest continuous swim in humans by traversing the water for forty six hours His California sea lion Leo served as pace maker until dropping from the water four hours earlier than the human Record set against expectations that the sea lion would outlast Kemmerich.
A Norfolk suburb, Willoughby, recovered the body of Ellyson, a Lost Navy airman from Virginia. He disappeared with a seaplane after leaving Mamam Ronda for Agimpalit ng 2m. mn. Poh. 28. He was a native of Ledmond, Va, and served under Commander MG 1Sthys.
Washington dispatch reports automobile manufacturers promise Senate committees to push abolition of the federal excise tax to lower delivered car prices. The pledge comes amid calls to remove the tax to reduce overall vehicle costs.
A unrest at Havana University erupts as students clash with guards amid volatile tensions. Reports describe scattered incidents across the campus with unclear casualty details and calls for order from authorities.
Mrs Ruth Hanna McCommack daughter of Mark Hanna upsets the contest by leading the field for Illinois congressman at large. Conceded no chance she takes an early advantage in the battle for the seat in Congress.
CHICAGO April 11 Mrs M Cormick seeks the Republican nomination for Congress in Illinois as a notable bid to become the first woman from the state to hold a federal seat. She leads a field that includes Ellen Rathbone and Rivrh Yates among five others, with strong statewide support and campaign momentum.
A Fourth Court of Girt Apponly decision Friday upheld a right involving a wife and her husband in a difficult case on a contested relationship. The ruling by Associate Js. Cobbs centered on damages awarded in a custody and support dispute, with a companion note about a separate street altercation in Gaineren County.
Illinois voters heavily rejected the slate backing Gov. Len Small and Mayor Thompson. Robert Crowe for state attorney was defeated, as Anell. Swanson led the ticket in Cook County and downstate areas with large turnout. The result signals a major shift in Republican leadership, with Louis Lincoln Timers and others seeking renomination.
Eight year old Sarah Jo Underwood urges W A Cray to back Ellis carnival aiding poor children. The event raises funds to support vacations for underprivileged kids.
Elks stage a one week carnival in this city to raise funds for Camp Laf-a-Lot. Officials expect about $5000 to send underprivileged children to the camp this summer, with eighty children annually accommodated in three week sessions under supervision.
In Federal court on April 11 the Klan trial halted when a spectator was ejected after shouting at a witness. Dr Paul Hunter testified about clashes between co defendants and Grand Dragon H C Shaw as guards escorted the offender from the hall. The proceeding continued with Hunter alleging Baerickman’s acquittal despite alleged Klan interference.
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