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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1927

Page

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Navy Hants for Missing Hawaii Fliers

The Navy will extend its Pacific search for missing fliers until Thursday. About forty naval vessels have scoured forty square miles daily, including the Dallas Spirit and Dellas Spirit missions, with destroyer Hazelwood reporting progress and doubts of the plane’s flotation. Admiral Eberie and Admiral Jackson oversee the operation, refueling delays noted as the search continues from San Francisco.

Washington, D. C Assy Pacific Ocean Francisco Hawaii Hills Dallas Spinit Miss Doran Golden Hagis

Prediction of congress flights to be restricted at air shows

A forecast from Admiral Bhecke acting secretary of the Navy states Congress will pass a bill to restrict air show flights at night under strict security measures. The warning appears in the latest Defense Department brief announcing proposed aviation stunt limits.

Washington Congress Bisteber Rigil Con Stone Admiral Bhecke Secretary of the Navy

Pacific Search Costs Navy 90000 in Probe of Lost Aviators

WASHINGTON August 22. Officials estimate the search for missing Pacific aviators will cost the navy about 90000. The figure reflects expenses for ships fuel and numerous vessels involved as 3,000 personnel have been tied up for eight days in the operation.

Washlinton Saval Atatisteious Navy Pacific

Hope to Find Racers Alive in Pacific Search

Rescue efforts for missing flyers from the Dalla Spirit and Dora continue as authorities and backers express cautious optimism. Naval ships and fishing boats comb unfrequented Hawaiian and Pacific coast areas while experts note the pilots’ resilience and potential survival chances in life rafts as searches extend into the week.

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City Appropriates For Dancing Halls' Dancers

City officials approve funds for two public dance halls amid debate. Park Commissioner Tay Lambert oversees the project while officials settle on site arrangements and budget details for the new public dance venue.

Bray Cuuslaus Fife Tay Lambert Effy Stanly

Saenz to join family in San Antonio trip

Moses Saenz, Mexico's education superintendent, expected in San Antonio Tuesday to join wife Herlinda and their son. Mrs. Becaria of the St. Anthony hotel reports Saenz has been in the Northern United States and Canada, conferring on educational methods. He will travel by automobile from Mexico City to his wife Che, educational director’s home.

Moses Saenx Mexico San Antonio Herlinda Saenz Becaria St. Anthony Batel Saenz United States Canaity Che Mexico City

Bathhouse Project Planned for Brackenridge Park

City commissioners approve funds for a hot house and rose bell to nurture delicate San Anonis flowers through winter frosts. Ray Lambert, Path Commissioner, says the bathhouse will be built in Brackenridge Park to meet frequent requests from flower lovers. The facility will allow early plants to be started and set out as winter ends.

San Amonis Jiirk

Sacco Fights As End Near Continues On Page One

Prison chaplain Walker Murphy testified about Sacco and Vanzetti facing execution urging preparation for eternity. He said the condemned refused last rites, choosing to die as they had lived, while visitors read prison literature and letters were delivered from supporters.

Walker Murphy Tonet Agein Litia Venzetti Battolomeo Rose Sneep Nicola

Petitions Filed For Re hearing In Supreme Court

Washington August 22 petitions of counsel for Vousetti asking revise of machines in their case in the Stusetti courts were docketed today in the supreme court

Washington Vousetti Cachines Stusetti Supreme Court

Colonel Coppock Gets Assignment To Lead Artillery Group

The army announces Colonel Coppock assigned to command the Mighth Cory Aree artillery unit in designation relief of Col. Clasence Tt Naz. Lt Col Kawau TR and Cane Youk Leen sppointot meting sitet.

Coppock Colhoel Kawau Col. Clasence

100 Golfers At Shady Par 72 Course In Open Field

A large field of former champions and top amateurs gathered for a notable golf event on a 600 yard par 72 layout. Notables included Tomy Johanton Feanels Dil iment Bob Qardner Chick Evans William Fownes Dave Herron Max Marrston and Canadian Don Carrick among others. Rain affected conditions but Chick Evans reportedly set a historic 486 for the natural open course as the competition unfolded.

Parca Tomy Johanton Wordunils Feanels Diliment Dave Herron Pittsburg Max Marrston Fhlindglphia Glee Bob ‘Stein Meatile Western King Guid

Angata Bunny With 4 Inch Hair Latest in L A Kiddies

Local pet feature highlights Angata Bunny a four inch haired creature sold for children in Los Angeles area. The unusual pet is described as clean, never needing baths due to its white fur, with playful references to its upkeep and appeal to families.

Angata L.A. Kiddies Peta San Antonio Tikea Mette Agn Ead Roger Hoppir Ainl Marvin Shannon Hopper Bigsby Avenue Alegard Etormona

Poorly legible bitty column reflects economy and dental care

The fragmented text mentions Uncle Bam owing 16 trillion, state debts and bond fears, per capita debt in North Dakota and New York, and argues funds spent on education and dentistry. It notes dentist shortages, dental health impacts on digestion and heart disease, and cites Owen Young and Swedish business leaders as models.

Bam Monda Nebraska Winconsin Datotn New York States Central Park New York City

Brief Review of Sacco and Vanzetti Case

Aug 22 report notes Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were sentenced to death by electric chair after midnight for the murder of a night watchman and guard amid disputed identification. Prosecution argued armed robbers. defense contended weapons were planted or unrelated to the crime. The piece discusses federal and state actions and political tensions surrounding the case.

Borton Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti Rade Oulx Taymister Soul Uratatree Utha Department of] Justice Caen Mecca Ae Tadleala Polit Idtag Ang Nejunico Teint Jomtier Cnl Gary Torertsnn Kaeo Victory Stroughton Fanzetti Senna Tinh Peilfer Pisraguth Trarana

Captain Erwin Missing After Attack at Sea

A wife abandons hope of finding Captain Erwin alive after a sudden disappearance following a vessel incident. Report notes his last known movements, the attack, and ongoing search efforts by authorities and family. The article describes the distress and urgency surrounding the case without graphic detail.

Capt. Erwin

Editor Intercedes on Sacco's Behalf

An appeal to Governor Alvan T. Fuller to commute the death sentence of Sacco. Bartolomeo Joratti was brought to the governor’s city today by Waldy L. Cook and other reporters from the Springfield Republican. Edward Crown, professor at the Episcopal Theological School, Cambridge, was mentioned in connection with the case.

Mechanic Killed in Passenger Plane Near Here

A passenger plane carrying eleven people, including a mechanic, was forced to land after takeoff this morning near here. One mechanic was reported killed, with another presumed fled. authorities investigate the crash and motive.

Kopga Dutch Air Noes Mossomlane Ametertam

Twenty five New York City probation agents dismissed

Washington Aug. 22 news release states that twenty five probation agents in New York City were dismissed under a national efficiency program. The move targets inefficiencies and aims to streamline operations in the probation service.

New York Washington, D. C Cei New York City

Air express service extended to San Antonio opening

National Air Transport announces a new air express and air mall service to San Antonio to coincide with the opening of the air mall. Rates include 60 cubic inches per quarter pound for express items, about 60 cents per pound from San Antonio to New York, and 50 cents from Chicago to Houston, with Chicago to San Antonio and Dallas routes also planned.

Air Express San Antonio Air Mall National Air Transport, Inc New York P. G. Tannese Chicago Dallas Kayne Lindbergh Meron

Psychologists to Convene in Ohio

Psychologists from around the world will gather in Springfield Ohio in October for a conference under college auspices. The November date is announced as the first such meeting held in the United States.

Ohio Springfield United States Wittenheeg College Ndgas

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