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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1927
Page
1
Chamber leaders planned a rally to preserve Los Angeles as a military hub as eight planes assembled on a makeshift runway. Workers cleared tarpaulins, set up 8000 feet of fencing, and prepared for a dramatic aerial start with 107s and other craft. Officials warned of dust, weather and safety, while radio described every takeoff.
The event featured Mies Alfred Doran of Flint in a male uniform posing with pilot John Pedlar and navigator Lieut. Vilee Knope beside the panoplane Miss Doran. Planes named Alohe and Hewail were among colorful entrants in a Waikiki beach ceremony with water christenings and local aviation figures.
International News Service reports fog and rain will affect the Dole race course to Hawaii. The U S Weather Bureau calls conditions seasonal to normal, with fog tonight over the bay area clearing tomorrow morning. Takeoff under clear skies, jets entering a light fog about 100 miles out from the coast.
The Rev M C Eilson, former pastor of Beacon Hill Baptist Church in San Antonio, passes through on route to Glidden to lead a traditional revival beginning Wednesday. He is pastor of a Macomb Alabama Baptist church of 700 members and says he focuses on world missions and evangelism at a Chicago school of religious education.
The Weather Bureau reports no widespread flood danger along the Kaw River as waters from the Hinoky Hl and other streams recede. Uncertain conditions in the next hours are noted but Eastern United States faces little risk of broad damage, with some storms observed in Southeast Kansas last night.
Auto license plates for Bexar are anticipated to be issued, with officials noting forthcoming registrations and related tax procedures amid changes. The report highlights expected administrative steps and the impact on vehicle owners in the county.
Valerie Jones a Ottawa society girl and actress danced four times with the Prince of Wales during a recent yacht party amid circulating rumors.
Maj. Gen. Eli A. Helmick inspector Rexerel of the army and Mrs Helmick suffered painful injuries today when their automobile veered into a culvert and overturned on the Richmond Washington highway near Woodbridge Virginia.
Municipal Airport Oakland California August 18. The Dole Field race entry list shows competitors from Oklahoma, California, Michigan, New York, and Hawaii. Monoplane and biplane entries include names such as Bennett Griffin, Yenley, Hawkins, Peditar, Kappe, Doran, Jensen, Schuster, Goebel, Erwin, Eichwaldt, Parkhurst, Lonox.
Kiwanis district members chartered two special trains to Corpus Christi for the convention on September 5 and 6. One train will pass through San Antonio one way, with trips through Oklahoma towns on the other, according to E A Farr assistant general passenger agent of the Missouri Pacific. The trains will also stop in Fort Worth and other points as announced.
Canadian debutante Doris McCarter, brunette socialite from Edmonton, is reported to have gained the Prince of Wales's favor after a parade of Ottawa and Calgary society events. She is linked to a march to Banff with the prince today, alongside renewed chatter about other potential matches and travel plans.
In Mexico City a staged landing hoax drew crowds to Valbuena field after reports of a plane named Spire It of San Diceo from Mouxton Texas. Officials from the chamber of commerce and aviation departments denied any permit or arrival, leaving spectators and reporters puzzled by the ruse.
A letter signed by BR. W. Morrison calls San Antonio status jeopardy and urges city leaders to back a plan to keep a military training center. A Friday 10 a.m. Chamber of Commerce gathering was announced. no concrete plan outlined. Air Corps favors moving Brooks Kelly Duncan fields to a new site, with Florida offered as a candidate.
A San Antonio medical student was accused in a department store theft involving silk garments. He allegedly entered the Wax Models shop under the pretense of window dressing and faced charges of theft under fifty dollars. The suspect was arraigned and held to await further proceedings. In international news, Spain and Italy sign a pact as Frima de Rivera leads a council under King Alfonso.
Dr Gorge W Triste, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Delian for 80 years, was en route to Virginia from San Antonio where he planned a series of addresses. He had been on a Baptist encampment at Menard before continuing travel.
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