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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1927

Page

7

British Firm Buys Calanbra Oil Company in Bold Deal

Fragmented report notes a British company bidding $2,000,000 for Calanbra Oil and hints at a global financial push involving oil assets and a strategy to deter crime by expanding housing in Chicago. Mentions Texas bond market, bank security concerns, and a forthcoming GM autos show with new models.

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Coastal Weather Report With Light N and E Winds

Tonight and Sunday show partly cloudy skies with light northerly to easterly winds. Temperatures rise to moderate levels with highs near 63 degrees and mild coastal conditions. Tonight and Sunday gradually clear, with gentle onshore flow and low humidity expected along the shore.

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Mind of Kidnaper Wickman Thaws in Court Note

Willis Edward Wickman began to respond to authorities as the long running case against the Elile Martin Darker kidnapper moved forward in Pendleton Oregon and Los Angeles. He vocally denied murder while reiterating that he abhorred violence and had not committed the crime. Crowds gathered outside the jail as questions from reporters increased with the case showing new twists and financial concerns.

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Nativity Theme Sidelights In Ancient Town Creche

A fragmented text evokes the Nativity narrative with references to Bethlehem and the manger scene. It mentions shepherds, angels, and the Star, plus paths of travel, within a reverent, antiquated tone that hints at religious pageantry and seasonal reflection.

Flier Warns of Woman En Route to Harbor Grace

A damaged notice from New York warns that a woman named Mrs. Wraueid Gr yenr is traveling to Harbor Grace by sea with an alert about her destination and a warning to be cautious on the voyage.

Wraueid Asiac New York Harbor Grace Bliglend

Plane Last Seen Over Orleans Massachusetts Incomplete Report

A late Friday report mentions a plane missing over Orleans Massachusetts with radar contact lost overnight. The sparse details reference Harber Grace Newfoundland and a distressed weather context but lack clear identifiers or time stamps.

Orleans Massachusetts

Christmas Day Warmer for Los Angeles

Weather forecast says Christmas morning will see the sun breaking through with temperatures rising toward 60 degrees. An overall warm spell is expected, with notable warming into the afternoon and night.

Lindbergh Writes Mayor Chambers

A fragmentary text reports Lindbergh writing to Mayor Chambers of Che ers gui fe noree them will not be onhin to visit San Ansel yo Tits retin from the projected Guiiin Tight.

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City machine clash over park commissioner post

Mayor Chambers vows to purge supporters of Dick Rubiola after discharges for opposing Tubints. Loyal aides of the late Rey Garnhart face removal. Lambert campaign gains traction with Dick Lambert and Rubiola factions, while Dr. F L H Redmoor emerges as a candidate to fill the vacancy.

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Ambassador Arrives in Havana Amid Diplomatic Prep

Chicago official Brandon Sydlal, named ambassador to Tulsa, arrived in Havana yesterday with credentials presented to a senior official. The event signals widening preparation and indicates ongoing ties between governments.

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Kidnap Killer Victim Marian Parker Labeled Tiny

The 12 year old Marian Parker, daughter of Mr and Mrs Perry M Parker, was abducted from her home and later found dead after ransom was paid to Edward Hickman who was captured near Pendleton Oregon He admitted addicting the girl but denied killing her.

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Untitled note of suspected theft and assault

A garbled report describes a drugged and robbed individual associated with a friend or acquaintance. The fragment mentions a North Saluty stove house and a street location, a burglary of a bottle or items valued at a certain amount, and a witness reference to Meldechler describing a passing perhaps of dykes of wine.

Boulieliier Meldechler

Zerluche Funeral Party Heads Through City

A fatalurn missing text notes the Zerluche funeral party passing through the city on a Saturday night. Names such as G. Zerlucki of New York City and relatives are referenced with limited readable details. The procession is said to head toward Lake Ariosdo and the Missani area, with mention of locations like Hoxcenn and Conlin in fragmentary form.

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