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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1927

Page

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Search Nears End for 7 Lost Fliers

A large air and sea search for seven missing flyers from the DeLorean flight continues near Hawaii and the California coast. Navy ships, destroyers, and aircraft from Langley and Aroostoock sweep the ocean as hope fades for Mildred Doren, John Aggy Pedlar, Lieut. Vi R Knope, Cari William Erwin, and others. A green flare sighting near Mauna Kea lacks confirmation as operations press toward the Thursday zero hour.

Ban Francisco Aus Mildred Doren John Aggy Vi R. Knopedeck Frost Gorfon Stott W Ho Oakland Municipal Shnori Cari William PF. Erwin H. Eiceweldt Acrecile Seyes Luke McNamee Richard HW. Jackson Pacific Fleet Thurader Eltele San Franccisco Honolulu Ses DeHaviland Lutefield Sirin Edward M. Lewis Palesmaumay Hawaii Dols Mauna Kes Ixlands Navy Department Navy

Ex Porter Faces Theft Charges in Fort Worth

Fort Worth police say ex porter is charged with stealing 808 dollars from Shaw Brothers creapi ery last Sunday. Authorities hold the suspect at St. Gouie under orders to return a boy freed, with constable Maun Jeli involved in the case.

Honor and Glory for Goebel and Davis in Dolsair Flight

Art Goebel the pilot and Lieut. W V Davis navigator of the Oakland to Hawaii Dolsair race plane Wosiaroc enjoy a triumphal Honolulu week before sailing home Wednesday.

Art Goebel W. V. Davis Oakland Hawaii Honolulu Goebel Wosiaroc

Dallas Spirit Designer Fears Plane Hit Wind

Waver Stearman, designer of the monoplane Dallas Spirit, believes the plane struck a squall over the Pacific during a three-plane loss. He hopes pilot William Erwie and A I Fiehwildt will be found alive as he returns to Wichita after flying toward the Preifit in search of the missing crews.

Wichita Bans

Levine's Chase for Cash Delays Flight Omaha

Clarence Chamberlin recalls Ale Levine fretting over a load of payroll cash during an Atlantic crossing. Levine feared losing the money more than trouble for himself and reacted in consternation when the crew considered landing.

Levine Omaha Clarence Chamberlin

Heavily armed man arrested in New York subway incident

New York August 23 A man identified as John T Metzel, 57, of Brooklyn, was arrested in the Brooklyn Manhattan subway near Bowery station for carrying dangerous weapons. Pockets reportedly held an assortment of dangerous weapons and a notebook with names and addresses of the Morgan and Vanderbilt families.

New York Morgan Vanderbilt Brooklyn-iranhattan Bowery Station John T. Metzel Brooklyn

Plan to erect Joan of Arc stone monument soon

In Aug 24 a stone marker at the old Joan of Arc burn site is to be replaced by a new monument. The carving shows the head of a praying woman emerging from a stone block, marking the great heroine’s memory.

Joan of Arc Rouex

Eleven Fishermen Drown in Storm

Eleven fishermen are believed to have drowned when their small launch capsized during a sudden storm off MON THVIDEU Uruguay on August 24. Local authorities search for survivors and assess the vessel’s fate amid rough seas.

Mon Thvideu Uroguay

WARDEN GOES TO KILL LOWS WARDEN GOES TO KILL LOWS

Raymondville dispatch reports Tobert Snow takes charge as State Inspector of game wardens. He heads to the Davis mountains to thin mountain lions and bears terrorizing livestock, advancing a more coordinated state effort. Snow carries a famed lion-hunting dog team and will tour the state from Rockport to Kingville as headquarters shift.

International News Service Raymondville Tobert Snow Willacy Kenedy Will d. Wacker Snow Davis Mountains State Game Department Sherif Luther Li Snow Ehonicter 2 Rapmandville Kingeville Jenx

Weather worsens flood risk as rain continues

Rain complicates flood situation near Little Rock as the White River resists dam breaks and risks rising levels. Damaged fields and agricultural areas suffer as more precipitation raises concerns over flood control measures and relief efforts in the region.

Little Rock White River

Rodeo Performer Injured After Relay Race Incident

A rodeo performer suffered serious injuries after being thrown from her horse during a two woman relay event. Medical teams rushed to the scene as spectators watched. The incident occurred yesterday at the rodeo grounds and authorities are reviewing the event for safety.

Reneed Nater Soree Roden Pepe

June Mathis Will Trouble Looms

The estate of the late Jare Famouxe seppario Weiler faces scrutiny over alleged property holdings tied to June Mathis. Questions arise about her practice of qustvhating and the status of property titles amid estate affairs.

June Mathis Seppario Weiler Hary

Indians Take Life of Sonora Man

Avie Nogales reports a Sonora business man named Manadi, of Sonora, was killed by Yaqui Indians on the Towacht highway near Nogales. The incident occurred as local authorities investigate the attack and seek witnesses.

Sonora Saneher Manadi Max Indiana Towacht

Mrs. Clarkson Dies at Marlin After Long Law Career

Mrs. Fane Reed Chirknan, 77, widow of the late B. B. Clarknan, a prominent early lay attorney of Marlin, died at her home here today. The obituary notes her prominent legal work and local standing.

Mardi Ang Fane Reed Chirknan B. B. Clarknan Marlin

Mussolini's Infallible Book of Faith Shapes Italy's Creed

A fragment reflecting on Mussolini's doctrine as an infallible compass for Italy and a prophecy that future leaders will publish their own "books of faith" while sharing the same guiding certainty. The wary tone compares these future creeds to a baby’s distinct kicks, all contributing to a perceived collective outcome.

Fascismo Mussolini Italy

Government in Persia requires marriage for officials

Tehran Aug 24 government officials must marry or resign salary benefits. Persian Majlis approves a 10 percent salary cut for all unmarried officials, forcing union or job loss as policy.

Teheran Majlis

Plane motor hum lights bank of lights at Bettisfield demo

A heavy hum from an airplane stalled the first demonstration of the sound sensitive auto lighting agency at Bettisfield MeKeraport. The incident occurred as the aircraft overhead interrupted the lighting test, causing a temporary lighting failure during the demonstration.

Pittsburgh Bettisfield, MeKeraport Aut ‘Ie

Light Starts Mirplane Contest Honors Young Aviators

The Light reports a one day Army air service event for ten winners who will tour flying fields, meet officers, and inspect planes. Next Sunday will publish plans for miniature flying models using compressed air or rubber bands, with entrants limited to 17 and open to both boys and girls.

Air Service Uni States Army Army Air Corps America Rathher The Light Eptreet

Telescope Too Big Telescope Too Big

Pasadena Aug 24 Scientists report the world s largest telescope at Mount Wilson was built 5 feet larger than needed. The 100 foot dome housing the telescope could have fit a 30 foot instrument as claimed by designer Dr Bitchin. Dr Pease notes the finding may reduce costs for future giant telescopes and cites a 300 inch mirror costing about 12 million dollars.

Pasadena Ositf Mount Wilson Pasaiteng de GW. Bitchin FG. Pease Ritchie Pease de. Pease

Tree Bears 34 Kinds of Apples

Glen Cove story notes a living tree bearing thirty four apple varieties as of August. The tree stands twenty feet high and twelve feet in diameter at the top and is tended by James Hollaway, 76, a long time experimenter with yeast. The writeup humorously claims even Isaac Newton could not have discovered gravity under it. Bent branches rise from the base like a stadium.

Glen Cove James Hollaway Newton

Plane frightens horse sparks suit filed

Wilber Munson of Casady, Kansas, injured after an airmail plane frightened his horses and caused a rise in the windrow. He filed a $410 claim in Sedgwick county district court against National Air Transport.

Wicbita Kim Wilber Munson Casacdny Ron Met Sedgwick County Dirfilet National Air Transport Tne

Dan Moody Aids Texas National Guard Reform Drive

Governor Dan Moody pledges action to reform and equip the Texas National Guard by next year. Returning from Palacios, he criticized current uniforms noting issues with the guardsmen’s shots and overall gear.

Dan Moody Texas National Guard Briarpatipost Newp Service Austin Texte National Guard Palacios

Finger Printing and Photo Portraits for Prohibition Violators

Aug 24 Officials announce finger printing and photo enlargements of persons arrested for liquor charges. The measure aims to deter violations and aid police in investigations of other crimes tied to prohibition. Authorities expect the practice to curb illicit trade and assist future prosecutions.

Wathington Eepitel Pele Sallery Molitore

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