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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1929

Page

6

Colonization 16 Planned for Dyada Railroad Route

Officials say Golf and West Texas railroad will form a land and industrial department to spur settlements and industries along the line once interstate commerce commission authorization arrives. A hearing is slated for early September in San Antonio to decide operating rights between San Angelo and San Antonio. The road would link Fredericksburg to Brady and Foley to San Antonio, with a focus on exploiting West Texas resources and directing shipments through San Antonio.

Golf and West Texas Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Opr Commisdiog San Angelo San Antonio Gulf West Texas Dallas Fort Worth North Texas Fredericksburg Brady Foleo

Owners Request Hansford Street Paving by City

Residents urged Street Commissioner Paul E. Steffler to pave Hansford Street from South Presa Street to Concepcion Road. Bretfler promised to recommend the project once a new bond issue is approved. Estimated cost for paving about 1800 dollars. details came from a city meeting with local residents and officials.

Hansford Street Bouth Presa Concepcion Road Paul E. Steffler Bretfler

Vatican begins new stamp era with first issue in 60 years

Letters posted in the state under papal rule carry stamps bearing the Pope and other designs. The Vatican issues its first stamps in six decades, marking a significant postal milestone.

Vatican

Plane Landing Gear Lost in Night Practice at Kelly Field

Unclear night training at Kelly Field ends with a crash as a sun flown by Lieute B A Sicmyer suffers gear loss during approach. Lieutenant Shmrer not injured. incident marks the fourth near miss in the observation section drills.

Kelly Field Kelly Hefa

Air Service Leads Enlistments in Eighth Corps Area

Enlistments in the Eighth Corps area for July totaled 853 with the Air Corps the top branch. Houston headed recruiting districts with 104 men. The Air Corps added 163 new men that month, while the infantry ranked second with 142. Sam Houston district reported $0.

Air Service Eighth Corps Air Corps Corps Houston Menth Sam Houston Infantry

Plane, Grass Fire Create False Alarm Near Highland Park

An airplane practicing in the general direction of a grass fire prompted Brooks field officers and ambulance crews to search the area near Highland Park for a burning aircraft. A woman reported seeing the plane in flames, but the search was fruitless.

Brooks Highland Park Empire

Meacham in Critical Condition at Fort Sam Hospital

Meacham, a field student pilot, remains in critical condition at Station Hospital Fort Sam Houston after a crash a week ago. Dallas doctor Dr. Albert A. Jackson dies at home from pneumonia.

Meacham Trent R. Meacbnay Kelly Cragh Station Hospital Fort Sam Houston Dallas Albert A. Jackson

Eighth Corps Area Names Finance Aide for Property Auditing

First Lieutenant Kenneth E. Webber has reported to the Eighth Corps area headquarters to assist the corps area finance officer as property auditor. The office invites public inquiries to Crockett 2400 for service.

Eighth Corps Kenneth E. Webber Huanca Department Siluty Corps

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