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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1928

Page

3

Idirigible Bids Received by Navy Department

The Navy Department received traditional bids for an airship project. Bidders include Leva Liekawneen of Pennsylvania and a California craft venture from Crete. A board of lighter than air aircraft experts led by Rear Admiral W. A. Moffett will evaluate the proposals.

Washington Aug Igi Wavy Department Leva Liekawneen Wadie Craft Varseralion Crete Cal Athera WW. A. Moffett

Texas Man Accused of Killing Wire He Blames Mule

Melvin Cooksie was indicted for murder in connection with the death of his wife. He claims she died after being kicked by a mule. A hammer stained apparently with Blond was found near the scene, officers report.

Texas Wire Benjamin, Tex Melvin Cooksie Aireaday Cooksie Lind de Elore

Village fair open with noted breeders and officials in Wiz Soot

Historical notes describe a village gathering in Wiz Soot, Fri county, featuring prominent breeders, judges, and officials. The event highlights include a public postmaster controversy, local leadership, and a lively turnout at the Luililing Nagan Auditorium. Readers meet Jim Gray, Duke Anglor, and other figures as the community discusses service, laws, and local commerce amid pageantry and memory of past leaders.

Jim Gray Alin Min Jim Wiz Soot Fri Miehter Mearsul Gouths Brig Luililing Nagan

Tulsa Geologist Joins State Staff

Fort Wowth reports the appointment of Wesley as a geologist to the state department, with prior work in oil fields in Kansas and Oklahoma. The announcement was made Wednesday, noting his experience in Texas and service in the Wand and department.

Tulsa Fort Wowth Wesley Clai Oil Kansas Oklahom Texas

Pacific Coast Visit By Junior Chamber Leader

A telegraph message from the National HQ reports Jurry J. Kerusz, president of the United Junior Chamber of Commerce, arrived in Los Angeles on Thursday to promote the expansion of junior chambers, with plans to organize groups in Salt Lake City and Viewrec and foster interest in Hearst ventures.

AL Bile The United the Junior Chamber of Commerce Jurry J.kerusz Los Angeles Hearst Salt Lake City Viewrec

Vessel transfers doctor in heavy seas to aid fireman

In rough seas a North German Lloyd liner diverted to assist a wounded fireman aboard another vessel. Captain and crew coordinated a medical transfer while navigating treacherous conditions. The ship diverted toward the Channel, then resumed course toward New York for medical care.

Dy Universal Service New York Saveor Lloyd Tidus

Connally Leader Arrives in San Antonio for Senate Support

The Connally campaign plans a San Antonio stop to confer with backers and rally support ahead of the Texas senate bid. The itinerary includes visits to Karnes City and nearby towns as organizers coordinate with supporters and volunteers.

W.ob Eliairman Connally Senate Vic Giller Bole Beer San Antonio Sidturilay Tov Marlin Sis Huth U'exas Rene Karnes City Simtun Garpus Christi LieRo

Bessarabia Banks Seek Relief From Government

Bessarabia on August 1 reports several banks request an advance of 1,000,000 from the government to address famine fears across nine districts after repeated crop failures. Government action under consideration as famine spreads.

Bessarabia Unox Meethemongun Canine

End of Unfair Tire Mileage Claims Prompts Industry Shift

The passage notes that mileage guarantees proved unsound due to abuse by drivers and inflated claims, harming honest users. It details higher costs or lower quality as alternatives, and explains how sales tactics shifted toward building real mileage into tires. This change boosted tire value and led to the broadest guarantee in U.S. tire history.

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