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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1927
Page
13
A historical syndicated column by Arthur Brisbane outlines editorial reflections from 1937. The piece discusses public affairs and media perspectives, illustrating the era's journalistic voice and civic concerns shaping national discourse.
The Santa Barbara Morning Press describes a longtime Hearst expedition along a 400 mile route from San Simeon to Houre via Los Angeles. It notes travel costs by motor, wildlife exhibits, hearst collections of big cats and other animals, and an earthquake near Santa Barbara with minimal damage. It mentions Hearst’s plans, a possible visit for religious talks, and a referenced debate about future exhibitions.
A San Antonio business group meeting with chamber officials urged a rapid drive to secure a government airfield site 10 miles north of the city on Cibolo Creek. They consider subscriptions up to 25 million dollars, with mayoral and committee leadership named to spearhead the effort and attract offers from competing cities.
A body believed to be Mrs. Antonin Garcia, missing four years, was dug up at a bog near Ay by deputies and sheriffs. Five men, including Adam Bazen, are charged in the slaying. Bazen identified the grave as authorities searched the site at the depot.
Backed by Mayor C M Chambers District Attorney J Lamar Seeligeon on Tuesday opened a war on gambling and road houses with the aim to close all of them by week’s end. The move marks the first important step by the new district attorney Fine and his team, who took over ten district slots. Continued on page 4.
New York gossip notes report Gloria Gould Hill naming her living daughter with a Roman style name. The snippet mentions Vita, vitamins, and various misread phrases, but confirms a social page item about family names.
The trial of Becky Rogers in the Twenty second District Court for robbing the Farmers' Bank of Brida resumes with a surprise move by defense and the arrival of Dr W J Johnson superintendent of the San Antonio State Hospital. Testimony shows a clash between Dr Handman and District Attorney Blindell over what constitutes a criminal act as charts of the defendant's grades and subject load emerge.
The famous aviator Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh sails toward San Francisco in a bold mission, capturing headlines as the world watches his latest aviation exploits with admiration and suspense.
Washington Dec 18 Charles A Lindbergh flew his Spirit of St Louis non stop toward Mexico City. Weather was poor and he reported conditions tight but manageable. An army escort followed as far as Richmond and the pilot warned newspapers of his immediate departure.
In Hennessy Oklahoma on December 15 Phillip Aflitis a farmer killed his wife and five children with an axe before hanging himself in his barn. Police reported the gruesome farmhouse tragedy detailing a quiet rural area torn by a familys death.
Two strangers assaulted a man on South Fan Saba Street and La Vedy Street, taking his watch chain and a small amount of intines from his person. The victim Fernando Wernander reported the robbery and noted missing items. He described the suspects as dressed men who approached from behind a restaurant.
French aviators Joseph Le Brix and Prenel, with co-pilots Bantago Chik and Dee Eh Diendoane, completed a Buenos Aires to Santiago crossing. The crew landed at 0:20 gmt today, completing the challenging route over the Andes.
Fragmented text shows Will Rogers reference to Lindbergh with unclear quote. Mentions geographic body elections and a king named Michael, with scattered names and phrases. Overall, unusable context but preserves individuals and places as read.
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