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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1927

Page

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Missing Pacific fliers hunted by navy in new search plan

Washington Aug 25 The navy department approves a second extension of the search for missing Pacific fliers. Operations will involve battleships destroyers and mine sweepers from Pearl Harbor to the Hawaiian Islands and beyond with aircraft and submarines sweeping 300 miles south of Pearl Harbor. Missing fliers named include Mildred Voeren John Augey Pedlar Lieut Vilas J. Krope and others connected to the Golden Head and Spirit incidents.

Washington, BD. C Navy Department Aito Hawaiian Islands Omahu San Franselaco Widseou Ortolan Hawaii Pelican Sunnedin Bent Pearl Harbor Mildred Voeren Fezcber Michigan John Augey Vilas Krope Dorans Jack Frost Jesse Scott Wiliam Erwin Eickwaldt Dalles Call

No Pay All Glory Winner Secretly Gave Navigator Funds

M Jensen, who placed second in the sir race to Hawaii, will not tell his wife he gave navigator P Schiuter $25 for the trip. She had said he could make the voyage alone.

M. Jensen Hawaii P_ Schiuter Jensen Senter Navy

Flies Prep for Long Ocean Hops Amid Storm Delays

Reports from mid Atlantic conditions hinder American fliers as a storm with hostile winds nears mid ocean. Capt Frank T Courtney plans a Southampton start in his Whale, while Old Glory awaits favorable weather for a Rome flight. Lloyd Bertaud James Hill receive Rome welcome amid public sentiment. Plans also include Bristol to America runs and air hopes from Curtiss Field.

Midovéan Eaguard James Kimball Bireau Midocear Frank T. Courtney Southampton England Ameriga Leslie Hamilton Bristol F. ¥. Minenex America Bismaching Edward Fr Delsont Willam &. Brock Curtissfield Tong Island Old Orchard Maine OM Orchard Harbor Grove Newfoundland Croydon Englard Detroit

Stroheim Replaced in New Picture by Josef von Sternt

Los Angeles Aug. 14 The Times says director actor Eric von Stroheim who once drew fan fame in The Wedding March has left the project. He was replaced in cutting the photoplay by Josef von Sternberg as the director.

Los Angeles Afr Eric van Strohein Directereactor Noducer Pirecter-Aetor Bia Josef von Sternt

Man claims world speed record by Tiger moth flight

London August 20 The 1 of 1 percent claimed a world speed record last evening as Captain Lubert Broml piloting a Tiger Moth achieved 340 kilometers 210 miles per hour. The record awaits confirmation by the International Aeronautic Federation.

London Lubert Broml International Aeronautic Federation

Plane Wrecked as Wheel Collapses

A Kelly Field plane wrecked Thursday after a wheel collapsed during a practice flight. Student pilot Lt Torre and instructor Lt L. B. Jamieson were uninjured. Florida paper stops publication. Clearwater Herald to suspend after this issue.

Kelly Field Ay Lorre Iaklns Torre Jamieson Florida Clearwater Ebi Clearwater Herald Publica Taratig Dsaue Arthur W. Jordan Hank Yeaturday

Shadowland Probe Bared In Federal Hearing

Testimony described a Shadowland venue opened under liquor influence, with guards watching for intoxicated patrons. Defense listed eight plus other witnesses. Judge Charles A. Boynton presides as Galloway Calhoun observes. State action against night clubs noted. further hearings set for next federal court session.

Ben F. Bubs GO. Barnett J. Nix Barlees Joseph Newman Lennie Wilkon Ailekie Kieth Jock rAsalon Charles A. Boynton Waco West Galloway Calhoun Calhoun Yebortx Avalin

Flier Pays Navigator to Seek $10,000 Prize

In San Francisco on August 25 the pilot Martin Jensen paid navigator Paul Schluter $25 to fly the monoplane Aloha from San Francisco Bay to Honolulu in hopes of winning $10,000 in a Dale race. Mrs Jensen opposed paying navigators, insisting the flyer go solo. She sought a third party to provide navigation and fuel strategy, while Jensen pressed for a navigator without pay.

San Francisco Martin Jensen Hono-lulu Paul Schluter San Francisco Bay Honolulu Hoolutu Jensen California

Armours fortunes, big fellows and travel talk mix in front page notes

Today’s continued front page item touches on Armour’s estate size and speculation about the “big fellows” who allegedly influenced his downfall. The writer recalls Armour as a builder and friend while noting possible pockets of wealth and admonitions about wanderers and investments. The piece also critiques real estate appetite and hints at travel wisdom and Franco-American contrasts.

Min Armour Chicago Tongain

Distress at Piett Home as Armed Youths Stop Rescuer

Detected at 2 am near Piett's residence, two girls struggled with two youths in a parked car. An armed youth blocked Piett from helping, ordering him back to bed while a pistol was visible. A related Melange to Jenson mentions threats of violence over a non-stap cruise.

WY. B Pietz Casteoville Pond Nineteenth Street Piett Thursbey Iscreams Jenson

Apartment Quiet After Burglar Call

Detective George Brendebsch answered a burglar alarm at 924 Malmn Avenue early Thursday. He pressed floor bell buttons in vain to wake occupants, concluding someone had made a mistake.

George Brendebsch J Malmn Avenue

Suspect Charged With Forgery In Downtown Store Check

A Vance-Jackson road resident and the downtown department store manager filed complaints Thursday against a man accused of passing worthless checks for small amounts. The suspect, described as a 33 year old, was arrested on the forgery charge.

Francis Mire A. B. Speares Vance-Jackson Road Dowtown

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