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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1929

Page

7

Pierre Graf Zeppelin Flight News From Pacific to New York

Transcribed letters describe the Graf Zeppelin’s world flight from Tokyo through Tokyo Bay to San Francisco then Los Angeles, with notes on weather, long-distance air travel, and the crew’s impressions. The writer details the journey, reception in the United States, and plans to return by ship and air routes, praising American hospitality and government support.

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Zeppelin Ends World Jaunt After 258 Hours Flying Time

Reports detail the Zeppelin’s completion of its world voyage lasting 258 hours with the giant airship landing at Friedrichshafen. The written fragments describe a tense takeoff, hangar operations, passenger disembarkation, health checks, and celebratory scenes as officials and notable figures, including Drummond Vey and Sir Hubert Wilkins, receive applause amid a media frenzy.

Zeppelin Zenpelia Hangae Thaeran Sith Las Shetterman m Gorils Infman Germany Germone Vaaishontaers Wiliam Leeds Bauly Drummond Vey Flubert Wilkins Lady May Tir Bexener Agate Wan Reme

Germans to Strike World Hop Medals

FERLIN Aug 29 The Pris will award world hop medals in bronze silver and gold pieces for top finishers. The event will feature figures like Graf Reppelina Eminil and Gusmmemoratite, with medals priced from 72 cents to 24 dollars and a three merka tas to one hundred merka.

Ferlin

Moody Declares No Extra Session Planned

A report from Austin states Governor Moody announces there will be no additional legislative session. Officials discuss proposals for extending or concluding current contracts and measures affecting county collections and state oversight.

Moody

Nesbit Estate Left to Children

The will of WT Nesbit allocates a $40,000 estate to his children. Executors Klaron and Anughter oversee the probate proceedings with W B Nesbit and Mrs Zolo Strather mentioned among the parties. The document appears filed in the Hintraet clerk’s office with a Benedictu viva reference.

W. T. Nesbit Nesbit Hintraet Mate Klaron Anughter WB. Nesbit Mre Zolo Strather Gwegeoneohlb Aten, Benedictu Viva

Denman Suit Threatened Over Main Avenue Widening

Condemnation actions target Denman property at Main and French streets as city plans widen Main Avenue. Officials propose deed terms to include land for the project while assuaging Denman heirs who previously purchased parcels at the southeast corner. A long line of departments and bidders tour the site as legal maneuvers proceed.

Denman Smitheast Main Avene Fe Base Gemand

Shuttle Flight Halted After Cleveland Refueling Disaster

Cleveland, Aug 20. Capt Irs Faker and co pilot Lieut Bernard Thorpson survived a refueling mishap that damaged the shuttle during approach. A hose ruptured, oil sprayed the wing center, and Faker’s goggles were damaged. Longfellow assumed control and landed the craft, unaware of the incident until signaling from the ground post flight.

Cleveland Irs Faker Cleve Jami Newton Langfellow Luoke Longfellow

M'Cracken U8 Air Official Injured in Plane Smashup

Bridgeport news reports Assistant Secretary of Commerce in charge of aeronautics William P. McCracken injured with a cut knee when a plane bound for Cleveland collided with telegraph wires near Trikehurst during a nighttime air salute. The pilot survived.

M'Cracken Bridgeport N. 3 William P. McCracken Asistant Twas Alizhily Turk Clevetamil Trikehurst FT. Charles Myr. McCracken

Robin Endurance Aviator Sued by Former Wife

Unclear OCR text describes a divorce filing or civil action where Robin Endurance, an aviator, is sued by his former wife for a sum around 8300. The petition alleges she spent money related to the couple’s minor child and references individuals such as Forrest, Dale, and Mrs. Damer in a disputed grievance.

Robin Endurance Tutts Forrest Okt Dale O'Reine Ice Paver Damer Abe Ohininel

Accord Reached on Reparations

An unspecified group reached an agreement on reparations at a conference in an alternate setting. Details remain unclear due to damaged text. The parties involved and the exact terms could not be determined from the readable fragments.

Wixere Hogue

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