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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1928

Page

4

Nobile and survivors greeted in Rome after Arctic rescue

Gen Umberto Nobile and fellow survivors arrived in Rome amid solemn acclaim after their Arctic rescue from Narvik. Crowds cheered as women laid flowers and officials offered royal reception. one navigator, Alfredo Viglieri, led a separate welcome in Milan, while a peasant woman asked what they would do with their freedom.

Rome Umberto Nobile Uulia Arctic Narvik Elura Alberta Marano Ural Geneses’ Novile Ludovico Penteusiani Ofermar of Rowe Safion Diagi Fete Viclier Alfredo Michvri Borghetto Santo Spirito Milan Italia Eleanor Tereau Silas Wep OBN Vigli Cromde Verond Natale Cec Soni Ceccion Florence Novile

Open air theater brings radio-tuned movies to Los Angeles soldiers

Soldiers stationed in Los Angeles enjoy a new form of entertainment at an open air theater. Major B F Delamater Jr. is pictured with the project and the music is captured from the air by radio, illustrating an innovative entertainment setup for service members.

L. A Maj B. F. Delamater Jr

Open Air Movies at Fort Sem Trouston Post

Open air movie theater completed at the south end of the football stadium Fort Sem Trouston for the Second division soldiers. Maj. Benjamin F. Dela mater Jr. directed post athletics and recreation officers in setting up a projection room atop the bleachers. A powerful radio loud speaker grounds shows, with seats in the bleachers and chairs in the orchestra circle for the audience. Nightly screenings will run all summer replacing the regular theater program when popular with soldiers.

Fort Sem Trouston Benjamin F. Delamater Jr

Fielson Plans US to Tokio Hop Resting in Dakota

Grand Forks North Dakota August reports Carl Ben Bielton a local aviator resting at Hatton, near Grand Forks, indicates a Pacific flight to Tokio Japan may be considered again. Bielton’s flier party reportedly stopped briefly in Grand Forks during their journey.

Fielson Dakota Grand Forks N. D Pacific Tokio Japan Agatn Jient Carl Ben Bielton North Dakota Hatton Ite Flier Ike Archc Ta Ister Helen

John Ewing Price Dies at 71 Seattle Capitalist Leader

John Ewing Price, 71, Seattle capitalist and leader of the Imacine tungarperation, died here last night. He founded the organization that controls two dozen Washington banks and came to Seattle from Denver in 1902.

John Ewing Price Seattle Zod ci Washington Fle Denver

Labor Will Adopt Political Program

Atlantic City Aug 1 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor plans to dispose of much of its business to clear the way for the consideration of political realignment and broader political action.

Atlantic City American Federation of Labor Teches

Indicted St Louis Prosecutor Charged in Slot Bribe Case

The St Louis prosecuting attorney Freit E Mueller was indicted for taking a 50 dollar bribe to protect slot machine gambling and a 200 dollar payoff to drop prosecution of a bootlegger. The grand jury, probing organized crime protection, charged Mueller and Adolph Fielder a justice with arranging the bribes. Mueller denied the charges as trial looms.

BY. Louis Aus. J Freit E. Mueller St. Louis Adolph Fielder Cheryz. Murer

Four Held in Plot on Indian Agent in Salt Lake City

Four men in the Western Utah Salt Lake reservation plot have been arrested on charges of conspiring to assault and maim an Indian agent. The Salt Lake Telegram reports the derailed plan and arrests as authorities investigate the case.

Salt Larp City Indiana Utah Salt Lake Telegram

Trade Season Program Set for Annual Trade Event

The complete program for the semi annual convention of the United Merchants of Toras and the fall trade season will be held there August. Flow ald Jones of the chamber of commerce announced the events. Registration opens Monday at the Plaza hotel with about 1,000 attending merchants from South Texas and more than 4,000 retail items represented. The opening luncheon features talks by John H Matter and John B Garver, with a banquet, fashion revue, and talks on merchandising, advertising and rural credit during the week. The closing style revue is set for Monday night August 4, with events continuing through midweek.

Toras Flowald Jones Tendo Extension Depaiiment Chamber of Conmerce Plaza Hotel South Teras Jones Plaza Bale Jo m H. Matter York General Mangser Lhe Ised -States Wholesale Dry Goods Institute John B. Garver Strasburg Ohio San Antonio Gerver Worlt Belf AL Keller Devine Texas Reand Garver

Just Kids Club HAG Campaign Ends as Supplies Run Out

The Just Kids Club campaign to prevent accidents nears its end as the current stock of safety buttons dwindles. The Light has provided buttons to San Antonio children in recent months, and the drive is nearly finished. New members listed include Mazel Nichols, Jon de la Garza, Kayden Fell, David Fell, and others. Buttons are still available at The Light office for those who obtain a nose tag.

San Antonio Just Kids Club Mazel Nichols Jon de la Garza Kayden Fell David Fell Martha Carey James Slack Paul Dilton Nellie Mae Byrd Chester Tred Jack Forte Wayne Bel A. J. Hel Imogene Bel George Bell Charles Orsinger Annunciofied Rio Marie Johnson Exequiel del Hin Fafie Schumann Camela Cuellar Beverly Jean Tan' Mose Warren Garson Cecily Coteon II Walter @. Tuller Mike Alcalde

Two Armed Men Rob Victim of $8

Two armed men robbed Lavin Lopia of $8 at Cibolo and Guadalupe streets late Tuesday night. He was struck during the incident and the report was filed with police the following day. The victim, identified as G. W., is about 33 years old.

Lavin Lopia Vera Cruz Street Cibolo Guadalupe Streets Houston Tench Louisiana G. W

Bridge Lamp Shade Deals From Local Sale

Mixed lot of bridge lamp shades offered at clearance prices. One shade priced at 98 cents, others range from 1.95 to 5.95 after discounts. Includes various quantities and values with a trailing note "Jane tee ot" in the readable text.

Merchant's Wife Charged in Deputy Sheriff Slaying

In Arapahoe Oklahoma Aug 1 Mrs Brucet Wilson wife of a local merchant faces charges connected to the shooting of Deputy Sheriff Albert Graves at her home. Graves was wounded after Wilson said she believed he was a prowler. She stated she fired to defend her house and was being brought to Arapaho for arraignment from Clinton Oklahoma hospital where she was treated.

Arapahof Ghia Brucet Wilson Gill Okla Munier Albert Graves Mee Wilton Graves Abe Clinton Arapahoe

Race slated up Ohio river race from Louisville to Rose Island

Cincinnati August 1 The excursion steamboat America and the aleniuer Cincinnati will race 15 miles up the Ohio River from Louisville to Rose Island the morning of August 19 announced by the Louisville and Cincinnati Packet company This marks the second official race in the river rivalry after the duel between the Chris Greene and the Retar Ann two weeks ago

Cincinnati America Aleniuer Louisville Ohio Rose Island Louisville and Cincinnati Packet Company Chris Greene

Candidates to receive large refunds from expenses

Dallas county Democratic party chairman Murrell Huckner announced that 5 percent of campaign expenses will be refunded to candidates who incur creation expenses after the August primary. The announcement came as nominees prepare for Saturday's election in Dallas.

Dallas Ter Jagt Sateurday Murrell Huckner Dallas County Democratic Exelusive Committee Pew Bucknor

Chlorolin Disinfectant for Poultry and Dogs Sold Widely

Chlorolin the ideal disinfectant and germicide for poultry men and dog owners prevents diseases caused by germs. Available at all dealers.

Hille Beas Miles

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