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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1927
Page
10
Reports claim Redfern was sighted in Venezuela on Monday but remain unverified and unclear. The mystery surrounding his fate continues as authorities seek confirmation and details.
Detroit merchant 214 Wavagit & Sefton hops 2230 miles In a record setting cross Atlantic flight from Hurlor Crace Serwfrundkid to Croydon. Pride of Detroit, Caly and Medeall tanks off at 3000 mile jump beating rivals to succeed on the venture. Weather warns of unsettled Atlantic conditions and strong westerly winds along the St Lawrence Valley.
Pilot Paul Rolfern and a group of fliers pursue a global crossing from North America to Europe. Reports describe Atlantic leg attempts from Windsor to London and Windsor Canada to cross to England, with various crews training for a round-the-world flight amid government and Navy search efforts for missing aviators and secret flight plans.
An early aviation note reports pilot Paul Redferu departing Trinswickia bound for Rio de Janeiro in a 4400 mile attempt. The plan routes over the Caribbean and South American coast with possible turn toward Pernambuco and Itio if weather holds. No independent sightings authenticated yet, though a steamer reported seeing a southward progressing plane.
Eddie Stinson inspected the Royal Windsor monoplane as pilot G A Duke Schnler and navigator Philip Wood prepared for a nonstop border-to-Ireland style crossing. The crew touted a route via Canada to Newfoundland then the Atlantic to Britain, aiming for timely departure despite poor weather.
An obscure report details Levine escaping opposition in Plarie as authorities like Ay Lavine and Golitisbin figure in the confusing sequence. The fragmentary text mentions a tense pursuit, a transport plane, and unnamed officials amid unclear motives today.
Salvation Army officials met at the Plow hotel Morning to discuss erection of a new Army building at the Gara oF College and South Prosa streets. The meeting covered adding live leaders to the five decider pay, with Lt Col Rand White and WA McIntyre among those present. The report notes irregularities in a contract register at the American consulate regarding aviator Teving from Tunis to New York and related money matters, plus details of Torino’s solo flight from Paris and uncertainty about rival pilots in Cologne.
Mud and wet runways halted the planned takeoff of the Old Glory flight at Roosevelt Field. Pilots delayed the launch as steady rains soaked the field, while optimism for the trans Atlantic crossing and the London to Rome legs grew dim amid gloomy forecasts and slipping weather windows.
Controversy over widening Colorestant Buen Vista streets ends as city commissioners order assessment ordinances. Dolorosa from Allazy plaza to Santa Rosa arene to be widened at a listed cost. Buena Vista from Santa Rosa to San Saba street also widened. City to pay part of total $157,000 with $8,000 from the city.
Testimony in a prohibition case at Shadowland recounts witnesses describing a popular inn as a “yet resort” where drinkers gathered. Deputy Meadows and others testified about attempts to obtain drinks, with witnesses noting intoxicated guests and the club’s arrangements with security deputies to enforce sobriety.
Death verdict returned by Justice of the Peace Anton Adam in Tumnlinson cites testimony from Mrs. Eniel Kingery regarding the fatal incident. The record notes a death by suicide with details concerning location at Ww Gardens and statements from Kingery used to support the finding.
Street names were altered Monday by order of the city street commission. Commissioner Paul E. Steffler announced the change as part of a transitional plan. Besley has returned and paves practice in the area.
Missing person report involves Carlos Gavan and two young women Luccille Gongnella and Dan Gongnella, who disappeared from the Sil Jiu crees area near Salado Creek early in the morning. Authorities seek witnesses and provide latest location updates.
Fragmentary text reports items including tobacco valued at 1200 dollars stolen in Seguin. Other garbled lines reference a gaming entrance, a watchman, and a person named Antonia with unclear details.
An Austin attorney petitions for release from the San Antonio state hospital. The filing alleges improper commitment and seeks release under 8A. The action names the court and district involved and cites the attorney's claim of misplacement within juvenile jurisdiction.
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