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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1929

Page

3

Byrd praised for Antarctic work before long polar night

Sydney Grey of Ale Joule, chief steward of the Byrd Antarctic expedition, lauds Commander Byrd and his crews. He notes they are settled for the Antarctic night, expect darkness through September, and praise the region’s climate despite extreme cold and continuous daylight during earlier stays.

J. L.kilgallen Bluff New York Tsmander Richard Byrd Nouth Hervier Mnside Greavan Greason South Pole Beliers

Pilot sacrifices life to save others in emergency crash

Lieut. Herold F. Brown, an army pilot, chose to land a failing plane on a Los Angeles street rather than jump with a parachute. The craft crashed in the road injuring no bystanders, and Brown survived with minor injuries. The report notes the dramatic act amid chaotic conditions.

Lieut Herold F. Brown

Money to Retanted and the Great Greenback Change

Washington April 37 reports vast changes in the U S money system as old notes are retired. The treasury indicates printing of present size paper money halts until July while new series greenbacks are prepared for circulation and nearly 400 million pieces are held for public use.

Washington, D.C Uins—Atwerien Ted Aline Ile Trenumry Gil Ward Poleral Reserve Bankas Bureau of Engraving Png United States Eni

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