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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1928

Page

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Waiting and Hoping to Amaze An Atheist Long Teland Field

Fragmented OCR notes describe German air power and a public fascination with aviation. It mentions Charles L. Smith an atheist, a prayerful crowd awaiting German airplanes, and a Cliveden gathering with Lady Astor in attendance. The piece references royal figures King George Queen Mary and conversations about automobiles.

Cliveden Tady Astor House of Commons King George Queen Mary Henry Ward Koi Queen Dritons Shaland Deirdht Kent Anita Bing Wen

Richard Dix in Serious Condition After Surgery

Tollywood reports Richard Dix, noted motion picture star, remains in serious condition following open surgery for acute appendicitis last Tuesday. At first described as satisfactory, he showed only an even chance of recovery as doctors warned of added complications.

Tollywood Richard” Dix Anethur Ridney

Sea Hop Aspirant Abandons Flight

Paris reports Lieutenant Michael de Proynt, an aspirant for tranq Atlantic Clyde honors, abandoned today his attempt to fly to Algiers and Tetuzu without stenpiog. The move ends the audacious voyage plan amid uncertain weather and operational concerns.

Paris Michael de 'Proynt Abandovel Algiers Tetuzu

Weather outlook for TAMUERTTUBES region tonight

The forecast calls for rain in the northeast and northern areas with winds from the northeast. Temperatures will rise slowly with warmer conditions Sunday except in the southeast where clear skies and warmer temperatures are expected.

Mionam Tenner Masiinam Peralura Eilder Panei Hd

Police hunt for intruder after attack on Mrs Flato

Police investigators pursued a tonight intruder after Mrs ZL B Flato 1016 North Flores was struck unconscious in her home late Friday. A second attack on Miss Dolly Savage 27 of 215 Gardens street left her bruised but alive. A burly man threatened keep quiet or I will kill you and fled. Authorities traced possible connections to the earlier assault on Miss Savage but search efforts remained unproductive.

ZL. B. Flato North Flores Brn Oan Coor Moto Ton Dolly Savage Gardensstreet Nueva and Garden Miss Savage Rtobert B. Green Hospital Ale Phoroman

Warn Against Fake Solicitors Targeting Magazine Readers

A reader warns of fake solicitors who offer free magazines with a subscription to the San Antonio Light. The scam claims free issues by signing with the Light as a subscriber, then binds the signer to annual contracts. The author emphasizes the legitimate Light offers no unsolicited subscriptions.

Light Bo ‘Sant Antonio Licht Dhag Tyes Wight Solicitors

Mercury Brings Cold Wet Weather Across City

Forecasters warn of a sharp plunge as Saturday brings a 40 degree low after a day near 50. A 10 mile norther and light showers usher in cloudy conditions through Saturday night and Sunday with possible light rain. Strong southeasterly winds earlier in the week reshaped temperatures across the Northwest and Southern Texas regions.

Acros Antolnid Worthee Suni J. WL. Jarboe Weather Bureau Mercury Fegeees Texas

Ex-State Auditor Indicted by Jury in Kentucky

Franklin county grand jury indicted former state auditor W H Shanks and aide J I Lindry for irregularities alleged during Gov Felita administration. Indictment announced in Frankfort as part of ongoing investigation into state accounting practices and office operations.

Frankfort W.H. Shanks J. I. Lindry Franklin County Cormor Flelita

French Duc Weds U 8 Society Girl in London Society

A London society note reports the wedding of a French duke to an eight year old social figure, with then chaotic references to names and places including Washington and Newport, indicating a tabloid style tabled item with unclear details.

Duc Lomdom Oye da Nemotes Mia Macgerite Watson Washington Newport London

Explosion and fire devastate West Plains hall killing and injuring many

A devastating explosion at a West Plains city hall event caused collapse and fire. Eighteen people were reported missing and presumed dead, sixteen injured hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities estimated property loss between 100000 and 150000 dollars. Dozens more injured were found on streets away from the scene as investigating teams worked amid collapsing walls and a damaged power plant.

Wessplains Ancil Ozorl Debria Valuulee Tire Department Joss Paul Swankir Weetnlais Robert Mullins West Plains Jufailey Misanuri National Guard Martin Weathlains Kitty McFarland Wndertaker Carl Mullins Westminius Weiser Tread Weiser Motor Company Wealymins Charles Tisher Aya John Bates J. F. Dates Methodiet Clred Westplaine OG. Allen Bion

Jinx Can't Touch Her Wins By Odd Charm Tale

Winifred Fay, 43, smiles today after an odd superstition fails to affect her luck. The story notes her using a bulky substitute for a rabbit's foot, while a donkey charm is briefly mentioned as part of the anecdote.

Winifred Fay S. A. Gtr

Youths Take Parking Signs In Midnight Chase

A trio and two airhads nabbed the collection of parking signs after a dancer incident. Detective Harry Barry commandeered a patrol, pursued the suspects Friday the thirteenth, finding five signs in the car near Main and Kareena streets. the vehicle’s owner remained at large.

Tose Airla Barry Luut Pg Ato Merryoakera Barry Mainarene

Hays Talks of Film Trade With Herriot

Paris reports a discussion on film trade between Hays and French Minister of Education Herriot. The exchange touched on cultural policy and potential implications for cinema exports and French industry relations.

Hays Herriot Paris He Haya Ulinstthutler Education Meertét Yeatere Anys

S A Girl Lets Thirteen Birthday Day Pass Quietly

Winifred Pay of 2527 South Flores celebrated her thirteenth birthday on Friday the 13th. The day brought good luck despite the superstitions and odd happenings. Friends and family reported no misfortune as Winifred enjoyed gifts and a normal party, amid playful talk of a cat and dog antics.

S.A Black Cat Winifred South Flores Sirs Nora Fay Emima Enovera Deg Brij Ontkldy Winfred

German Bremen plane extends flight toward fuel at Point Amour

New York and Ottawa report the Bremen still aloft after a long non stop north Atlantic crossing. The Junkers monoplane encountered weather delays, damage to its propeller, and a rough landing near Mitchell Field before planned movements to New York. Crew includes Gunther von Murnfeld and Koehl. government officials confirm planned refueling at the Canadian site.

Ottawa Bremen I Tresseca Dominion Quebec City Whreeless Point Amour New York North Adlantic Jonely Greenly Island Quebec Strait of the Taland Tinbrador Tobelio Mitchelfield Gunther von Murn Efeld Heemapy Koehl Geturna War Jame Page Ag Onla

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