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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1927

Page

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Ask U. S. Permit to Dynamite Levee to Save New Orleansi

United States considered drastic steps to protect New Orleans as flood waters rose across Mississippi and Yazoo basins. Levees between Memphis and Helena held but crest threatened, while evacuees swelled the homeless to about 130000 with estimates of 200 to 500 dead feared in the stricken region. Relief units and Red Cross outposts moved to meet emergencies as Arkansas City reported rising waters and Red River outlets opened. Greenville cut off with limited reports from eastern flood zones.

Memphis Helena New Orleans Stops Landing Mississippi Greenville Yazoo Bolling Fork Miss Stringtown Bear Beloit American Red Cross Vicksburg New Red Grass Cairo

Disaster relief aid flows as top officials visit flood area

Secretary Hoover Major General Jadwin and Red Cross acting chair Feiser arrived to assess the Mississippi flood emergency. Director Baker said supplies progress, but two main tasks remain rescuing refugees stranded on levees and sheltering 159000 homeless. Four seaplanes ordered to survey Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana and Tennessee while towns like Gorham face inundation. Nine carloads of fresh vegetables from the Rio Grande valley will aid flood victims in San Benito and environs.

Hoover Jadwin Army Engineers James I. Feiser Red Cross Wirkshoes Aroy Henry Ree Cross Baker Pensamin Air Station Memphi Lake Village Ark New Orle

Motion to Quash Solon Bribe Charge Overruled by Court

Court overrules motion to quash charges in Solon bribery indictment. AV STIS reports that prosecutors maintained a bribery case against a Solon official, with the judge denying the defense effort to dismiss the charges.

Solon AV Stis Ctade Pla Die Amd Mtsore Fem

Evangelist McPherson Denies Worldliness Charges

Los Angeles April 26 evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson fiercely rejected charges of worldliness raised by Gladywn Nichols, former Angelus Temple superintendent. Nichols alleged McPherson’s hair style, expensive dresses, and cars reflected a worldly life, while McPherson countered the dispute over leadership and the temple choir’s direction as the true source of discord.

Aimee Bob Aimee McPherson Telveccal Service Los Angeles Aimee Semple McPherson Evangelt Four Square Gospel Glsdywn Nichols Angelus Temple Nichols Mel'pergon Sion Jeutomobilea Yhr

Breakfasts Stand By You Urge Balanced Morning Foods

Authorities urge well balanced breakfasts as key to business success and school development. They note 70 percent of daily work in business and 80 percent in schools occurs in morning hours. Quaker Oats is promoted as a balanced, quick cooking option rich in protein minerals vitamins.

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Deadeye Dick Misses Hugo in Grand Treasure Hunt

Fragmented text outlines weekly treasure hunt with multiple prize offers. Mentions cash awards from San Antonio Light and various local sponsors, including vehicles, groceries, gas, clothing, and goods. Notes need for master clues and directions via The Light office.

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Farmers face complex future amid farm bill debate

The text contrasts farmers’ cautious stance with the McNary-Haugen bill, arguing government loan guarantees would misread farming needs. It highlights long odds of guaranteeing prosperity amid disorganization and calls for better planning and diversification rather than a guaranteed profit model.

Fermeré McNary-Haugen

Humane Society to Survey City Orphans

Workers from the Humane Society and the local Council of Catholic Women will begin Wednesday a survey under the Community Chest prepicer to count all children in local orphanages. Executive secretary F. E. Burleson said the effort aims to learn parents' contributions and exact status of about 650 children, roughly 1, 3 of whom are orphans, involving about 950 families over six weeks.

The Humane Society Jocal Couneil Community Chest F. E. Bur- Ippon Be. Vriest Thich Towart Burleson

Dairymen to Witness Play on Dairy Cows Theme

Bezar county dairymen will hear a themed play about dairy cows at a Tuesday meeting in the Park at the chamber of commerce auditorium. Pred WV Mally, county agent, announced the event directed by J M Roddy and KR M Caldwell. Mally will discuss dairy cow care and proper feeding rations.

Bexar Eact Bezar County Chamber of Commerce Mally Bexar County J. M. Roddy KR. M. Caldwell Maily

Visit Fleasant on Mrs Reed and Mother Guests

Mrs Lee Reed and her mother Mrs James Nairn of this city were guests of Mrs Nerbert DuBow at Pleagan k on Friday. Advertisement.

Lee Reed James Nairn Nerbert DuBow Pleagank

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