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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1927

Page

3

New York to Rome Flight Dreamed by Three Bold Flyers

Old Glory route maps out three possible paths for Lloyd and Bertie Deritt Bil and James Deritt Bil, young pilots from New York, aiming for Rome in a perilous hop across Atlantic air lanes. The plan hinges on weather, fuel, and a careful choice of course with potential stops and notable milestones.

Brent Balchen Mr. Hearst Old Glory New York Rome Semyeress Cem New Tore Lloyd, Bertend James Deritt Bil Cape Bam Randolph Meaceerelt Hierpa City Jormney Bert Hone France Pyrenes Mountains Alps Italy Gates Fief Aviation Newfoundland Fis Point Berdsan Roosevelt Ebeg Bertaud J. D Bert J. D. Jank Glenn Carriss San Diego Fis Eisler Wee Sam Hill Bf Walter Stauffer New York City Lafayjets College Cornell University Brietil Bogland Uniter Motor Philip Bristol

Joke Marriage Prank Leads to Real Divorce Case

A rodeo ceremony allegedly ties Henry G. Smith and Katherine Elizabeth into a marriage. Smith seeks a divorce, while the bride remains elusive. The tale unfolds amid chaotic chatter about a ship expedition and radio gear, hinting at a stunt prone to hazard and spectacle.

Monesto Cal Angis Cnet Joe Henry G. Smith Tarlock Smitt Katherine Elizabeth

Decision by Coin Toss To Rule Historic Runway Journey

In a tense scene aboard Old Glor the crew faces a grave burden as power, fate and risk collide. The crew debates who should guide the Flaue down the runway, with a coin toss chosen to decide the pilot amid a suspenseful countdown.

Jaumer

Aviation legends and radio plans amid transatlantic flight talk

The article sketches wartime and postwar aviator figures, radio programs, and airship equipment details. It highlights a 92 year old lieutenant in the talks, a pilot once the world’s youngest, and notes routes from Rome to Bristol with instrument navigation and life-support gear for a perilous Atlantic leg. It mentions radio stations and concert mentions in a sprawling, fragmentary broadcast chronicle.

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Brooks Jail Empty Report Stirs Sheriff Statement

Sheriff H Ballard of Falfurrias reports Brooks County Jail is empty with no inmates remaining. The incident follows recent disturbances and tallies by local authorities, including court actions and transfers impacting Brooks County, Spite James Stevens and Satucdes.

Brooks

Where to live long in Lucas asylums and ages noted

In Lucas Eas. Ave 13 for sonaety. Of the 190 inhabitants ten are men and five women. Fifteen are octogenarians with a combined age of 1230 years.

Lucas Eas

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