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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1927
Page
1
An unclear dispatch claims Redfean loot in flight with a possible new speed record. The report cites a world news source covering an attempt to reach a destination in under twenty eight days, mentioning winds and a location near Wells and Eva rock.
International news reports indicate a nonstop monoplane flight plan titled Old Glory 10 may depart for Rome within two days, with official L. Bertaud confirming the dawn Saturday launch window. Meanwhile in Honolulu the Lightcruiser Omehs and six destroyers under orders to end a search for a missing girl reach Pearl Harbor, as memorial services plans begin in Hawaii with a sea burial and prayers.
Fear grew in Rio de Janeiro as day passed without news of Paul Redfern who is attempting a nonstop flight from Georgia to Brazil. The government telegraph bureau and IN S reported no word. Wireless stations at Manaus Para and Pernambimbo pressed for updates as crowds awaited word of the aviator’s fate.
A 14-year-old San Antonio boy, deaf and almost totally blind, was placed in the custody of a charity society after being strapped to his bed for twelve years to prevent damage to household furnishings. No solid plan for future care was decided, and officials suggested possible commitment to the feeble minded institute in Austin if needed.
Rio de Janeiro August 37 The endurance of aviator Paul Redfern in a non stop flight from Brunswick Ga toward Brazil faces grim odds as 48 hours pass since takeoff. Brazilian officials and Macapa wireless network search for any sign of the Port of Brunswick, while backers hope storms delayed him but expect arrival.
A daylight burglar dubbed The Connoisseur hit Alamo Heights homes over ten days, leaving a broken rear window at Mrs A J Haenger's 309 Lamont Lane. Rugs and jewelry were taken, with earlier targets on Elizabeth Road and a Stafford doctor’s residence. Police report multiple break ins with valuables missing, including Persian rugs and a rifle from G Hamilton at Kelly Field.
Willow Long, San Antonio junior chamber of commerce officer, was appointed Saturday as vice chairman of a national aviation committee formed to promote aviation. Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, Cmdr. Richard E. Byrd, and Harry Guggenheim will serve in advisory roles. Robert E. Confon of New York chairs the panel.
Lt Col Allan F. McLean, recently announced as on the retired list, is ordered to unit duty with the ROTC at Fort Worth High School. McLean came to Fort Worth from Camp Marfa last spring to publicize the Eighth Corps area procurement campaign and has been on leave of absence after completing that duty.
London claims the Croydon hotel aerodrome will host giant three motored planes to Paris Berlin Moscow and Constantinople with a docking balcony for viewing and a glass front control tower guiding 100 mile per hour air traffic by wireless telephone from a central operating map city officials say the facility will soon link London to Peking and other cities through organized air stages this summer
Dr W W Phares editor of the Christian Courier will fill the pulpit of the South Side Christian church in San Antonio on Sunday in the place of Rev Patrick Henry who is on vacation. Phares came from Mexico and will preach in the church in the South Side district.
AUSLIN Aug 27 The attorney general declares no sheriff constable or officer may arrest for speeding within town limits unless wearing a diamond badge and a uniform described in the antispeed trap law. The ruling applies to cities and rural districts but police may not make speeding arrests without the specified attire.
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