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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1929
Page
8
Dr. Eckener and crew prepare for a Pacific flight aboard the Graf Zeppelin. The article notes fuel and engine concerns, uncertain duration, and hopes for a speed record as preparations proceed for the long voyage beyond the Atlantic.
Aug 21 reports Graf Zeppelin preparing for leg three of its voyage with refueling and crew readiness while Eckener praises Japanese cooperation. The commander notes uncertainty about a Sunday touch of the American coast, depending on winds and fog, as the airship aims toward Los Angeles and San Francisco per plans.
A Hearst newspaper correspondent is shown being escorted along a catwalk inside the gas bay of the Graf Zeppelin. The image includes Lady Drummond Hay and engineer Baewerle, captured during the around-the-world flight of the airship.
Police Chief Kil uy demanded immediate labor from idlers on Hilam and Washington Forks, declaring hundreds of Meghang teere dach dey refuse to work. He warned of arrests as he vowed the effort would force idlers to serve the city. Local vendors complained of cotton pickers and Mexicans paid per weight. Kil uy noted several disputes and public backlash.
Fragmented report recalls cost and tempo of the Coste to Race Ghat Zeppelin contest from San Francisco to New York. Mentions attempts by Costa and a French aviator to reach New York, then Lisbon, with fatal outcomes and missing flyers. Describes rough Atlantic crossing efforts, race tensions, and a tragedy involving Major Kutalz and others.
Perlin Aug 2 1 Pi Charles Younggreen of Milwaukie Wisconsin a leading figure in international advertisers resigns amid a dispute and is taken to a private hospital after a bite incident. Details remain unclear as medical status is reported.
Aug 21 report notes Graf Zeppelin carrying extra champagne, whiskey, and liquors from Japanese stores for the Pacific crossing. Crew of 20 and passengers aboard, with menu ranging from caviar to delicate Japanese dishes, and emergency rations aboard. Food stored in special containers, sails with ample provisions despite prohibitions debates on airliner enforcement.
SEW YORK Aug 21 Part of the liquor placed in the Grat Zergelin's wine extract in Tokio. The case is not disposed of by the pits on the way to Los Angeles. It will be lumped overboard. Vine cabinets and revenue rules apply to the dirigible. A precedent about treatment of liquor stores was established. It involved Fried richthaten to Lakehate. On that flight champagne and other bottles were carried and bonded. The Graé flien was off at altitude between IM and WK feet.
Ex khantung war lord Chune Tring Chang will be tried by a Japanese court for the killing of Frines Talon Kai, cousin of the former boy emperor of China, at Beppu. Chang Hai Prince Kai from a hotel window as a young Chinese citizen walked below. authorities say the shooting may have been accidental.
Hamburg reports detail the Graf Zeppelin stowaway Albert Buschkoutlenplit who leapt to death aboard the Thuringia as the ship neared Hamburg. He faces possible imprisonment or fines after being confined aboard the liner and transferred to Constance awaiting court action. The incident follows lavish Japan reception for the Zeppelin and a dramatic onboard episode during its voyage.
Wah, Aug. 22 4P Arrangements were completed today to plant and service the Graf Zeppelin at the navy mooring mast near Tacoma Dr Hugo Eckener deems it necessary to keep in contact with the dirigible almost from the outset of the trans Pacific flight A rally was installed at the tent TR M Shaw, signal efforts, aided the ration would be in communication with the dirigible almost from the outset of the trans Pacific flight.
TOKIO Ane 21 4 Mail day gains significance as foreign residents mail letters before departures on steamers. Graf Zeppelin carries mail for America and Europe with routes to New York and Friedrichshafen. Postcard costs include 2.00 to Tois Angeles 2.00 to New York and 1.00 to Friedrichshafen plus postage.
A Zeppelin zeppelin. The craft is expected to pass over San Antonio or nearby areas on its Hearat Zeppelin world lighting scale. If weather holds, it will cross the Middle West then swing toward New York with alternative leg along the Southern Pacific coast and through New Orleans before turning north.
A Pittsburgh youth was accidentally shot and killed at his rural home in Springfield Heights. Investigators say the victim’s brother, We Behiller Tr., was nearby as authorities pursue leads on the accidental shooting.
Los Angeles officials and civic leaders pledged a grand reception for Lip Mugo Eckenor and staff as the first American port to greet the world flight’s arrival. The ceremony was discussed by municipal and civic groups, promising a fitting tribute to the explorers and their team.
A Japanese city of Tokyo greeted the Graf Zeppelin with grand fanfare as Commander Eckener and crew sparked enthusiasm, with Captain Wilkins delivering a speech and a state banquet attended by foreign ministers. The arrival sparked intense media coverage and a wave of gifts and well wishes.
Fragments report TE P head plans for an Ocean Airway linking Europe and North America with a luxurious air service. A Zeppellin Laftshuf note references future Atlantic routes and backers including William Leeds, amid world war era aviation ambitions and Goodyear involvement.
Pajama wearers are to be torn by others during a boardwalk dance under city recreation department auspices next Monday after light. No other attire will be permitted.
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