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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1928
Page
2
A German flyer recounts a perilous Atlantic crossing from Slyne Head to Newfoundland. Firemaurice and Korb alternated at the controls in three hour shifts, enduring snow rain fog and fatigue while the crew speculated about outcomes as they neared Newfoundland.
Mrs Leona Berber of 418 West French Place is named one of two principal beneficiaries of Henrey Henke’s Houston business estate left after his San Antonio death on February 13. The will awards the bulk of the estate to Mrs Bethea and Mrs Catherine Henke, with about one million dollars to be shared, final distribution eight years after death.
View from the auditorium shows the parade beginning on L A streets and turning onto Houston street. Additional parades planned include the parade of nations the battle of flowers parade and the school queen parade closing the event.
An account of a perilous night voyage in a trans-organic airplane, sighting land and Grand Banks, facing mirages and frigid doubt, culminating in a crash landing on a frozen island. Crewmates Fitzmaurice and Koehl endure fatigue, then greet welcoming locals and plan onward to civilization with assistance from Lighthouse Keeper Letanplier and others. The tale ends with plans to reach New York aboard Bremen, aided by benzo supplies and further rendezvous.
An unclear report notes a British pair and Captain Walter Hinelltfa amid a mistranscribed event. A likely aviation incident is mentioned with a possible landing off the coast near fallendur.
The page reflects student life with talk of a Chinese hymn and a planned anthem, mentions a Kunming-Tune party, and compares a Chinese revolutionary moment to Rouget de Lisle’s Marseillaise. It also discusses Brown University social issues, drunkenness at events, and public opinion undermining prohibition.
Baron Peter Wrangel a leader who opposed the Potshevists grew weaker today following a bad night in Brussels. The report notes his failing condition as efforts to recover continue. An advertisement fragment mentions recreation at a ranch and a line about Inquiry Cr. 1145. B21 St. Mary.
Friday's Fiesta program lists events from 4 p.m. at Battle of Flowers Stand commemorating Matte of San Avett to dinners at South Texas editors in the Menger hotel. At 6 p.m. the Queen's Mall gathers at Plaza hotel with carnival shows on streets and plazas.
Notice from a thoroughly experienced furniture dealer offering 18 years in sales, management, advertising, showroom work, and slippage protection. Seeks engagement in any capacity with contact via phone Travis S092-W.
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