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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1937
Page
3
A lone female pilot describes a route from Oakland to Honolulu with plans to cross the Pacific, aiming for a landmark long-distance flight. She outlines the navigator, route, and goal, expressing a desire to push limits in a world of aviation.
In Buffalo New York three men are sought after a knife assault on Mary Eilen Babcock and similar attacks on a 12 year old and a 31 year old woman. Detectives say one suspect, picked up in Canandaigua, resembles a man seen near the scene with scratched face.
Report states three Mexicans are to be extradited over the slayings of Quirinia Ramos and Tuferis Ramos, aged two and six, at a home on Sen Luis Street. Officials indicate Jose Morin is a key witness and effort continues to return Juan and another suspect to face charges.
Army tanks demonstrated at Fort Meade Maryland on February 2 showing speed and maneuverability. A five-tank platoon led by First Lieutenant George Belzet from the 66th infantry traveled a half mile course in a crosscountry advance, revealing tanks four to five times heavier than prior army rolling stock, with four crew members per vehicle.
Wave encia reports insurgent warships shelled the village of Al borayn near here. The bombardment began at 1 40 p.m. and lasted about 30 minutes. Naval casualties were reported to Varen gis by mid-morning, with only sight damage confirmed.
Officials say seven aboard were killed when a United Airlines plane nosed into the muddy harbor near the pier Thursday night. Coroner inspector Betroeder from Washington stated the investigation is complete and a public inquiry is planned to begin Friday.
City notes invite crowds to a masked dance event featuring the Raignow Revelers and Pris Music Dance. Ads list admission 2 cents per person, one cent per hour, with a segment along new Seguin highway. Performances scheduled at Guasms and Bay Breakers, backing by the view band and Fill Wop Ts.
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