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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1928

Page

6

Lindbergh Bills Roil Congress Amid Public Debate

A flood of Lindbergh bills spans pensions taxes stamps and a proposed Lindbergh statute at Le Bourget Paris. Proposals seek a $10 million research fund funded by 20,000 Lilly-cent pieces, with sponsors from Alabama Texas Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

Dy International Chivk Dini Prut Linidhnrgh Umo Woppers Juin Vale Parn-Lulor Thane Lindbergh Agkermil Aete Urestaon Latin America Ieprreebtaive Republican Pennsylvania le Bourget Field Paris Tilson Hepuldican Connecticut Curtis Hepuidiean Housas Finner Leidbereh

Air Mail Pilot Saves Family From Fire

A Cleveland report describes Vas Colas, an air mail pilot from Clearfield Pennsylvania, who spotted a house on fire along his flight path. He swooped low, waking a family of eight and likely saving their lives as the fire raged in February.

Air Mail Cleveland Clearfield Vas Colas

San Antonio Local Notes Describe City Visitors and Arrivals

A string of social notes lists residents and visitors in San Antonio including A Loeffler and Jim Alrs sightseers from El Paso, H Gremmil recovering from illness, Mrs. Albert Dierve of Tarwood visiting, and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Toipeste at Eagle Pass. Other entries mention travel, hospital visits, and temporary relocations as prominent locals frequent hotels and nearby towns.

A. Loeffler Southern Lavish Stirr Sweat Victoria Jim Alrs Dan Toipeste Eagle Dass D. A. Barter Rio Grande City Menger Notes George Pamee Airs G. B. Heath Biry Charles Clark Breckenridge Travelers Hotel Lula Jarrell Corpus Christi Theads Engraves J. A. Bargin Urness C. H. Tatum Abilene Tex Frederick i Korth San Antonio University of Exas Eey Teichard Thies J. M. Guurk Reuben. Albaugh Houston Clara Lea Auerell Gladys Godden Vicy,las Alex Lieberman Floresville Smith Bag Mission W. Hininey Canada Hart Winbeen

High Court to Get Rum Case in Wire Tapping Fight

Washington Feb 17 The government briefs in the Supreme Court argue that prohibition agents wire tapping to obtain evidence against Hoyt Olmstead and others is permissible under Fourth and Fifth Amendment protections. The case centers on whether private telephone conversations intercepted by wire tapping may be used in federal court and whether the methods used in Seattle involve legal entry to dwellings. The brief cites several cases supporting wire intercepts at public points and outside dwellings and notes the evidence does not involve entering homes. In Amsterdam Feb 17 a British steamship Shounga, 344 tons, ran aground near Maiden today with two crew lost and others believed safe.

Washington Supreme Court Hoy St, Olmstead Senate Seattle Ton SIP Amstpudam Shounga Maiden Peake

Bandit Raid Threatens Matagalpa Region in Nicaragua

Reports from Trinidad in Matagalpa sketch a raid by Sandino loyalists led by General Ferrera, targeting towns including Trinidad and Sebaco. Marine forces under Major Rockney establish bases as Nicaraguan factions prepare for further action, with wary locals citing potential threats to Managua's railway line and regional stability.

Univerant Service Matagalpa Nicaragua Guillermo Hoper Aere Trinidad General Ferrera Honduras Sonilino Forets Mataguipa Tuper Josses Taide? Wis Modesto Tsi Pingza Ferrera Vopal San Isidro Sebaco Managua Jinotega Wrividad Sebaca Thané Marine Mule Cavalry Rockney Moat Hockey Ing Col. B. 8. Berry Berry Ihe Phird Fit Bellen Woods

Blame Flour in Death Near Griffin Georgia

A tragic case in Griffin region sees a jury attributing Rose Kelly’s death to poisoning via flour and a well. Neighbors Mrs Liza Ann Davis and Mrs Ida May Williford, both arrested, face murder charges after footprints linked their residence to the Kelly home.

Louisyslee Beorouers Rose Kelly Mis Liza Ann Davis Ida Maay Williford Kelly Grange Keldrath Tom Kelly Legead Davis Péight

Slayings Probe Troubled By Hiding Suspects in Danville

A mysterious double murder case in Danville, Alabama, led Deputy Commissioner Connor to believe the two slain deputies were hiding in the area. Detectives tracked suspects Jon Burns and Samuel Traxter of West Fayetteville as they surfaced during the search. A body found near the Grove area indicated a recent abduction and enforced retreat, prompting a manhunt across nearby towns.

Chienge Tadiy John Hon Connor Jon Burns Samuel Traxter Tamfayette Ayn Atti Dalne Te Grove Wall McChure Chutes Faria Howe Danville

Lindbergh Medals Planned by Solon Hale

Unclear text describes a Solon Hale plan to present Lindbergh medals at a ceremony or rally. Mentions Minnesota, Vindbergh or Lindbergh medals, and a gathering for creation or presentation. Readable fragments indicate a civic event with honors.

Lindbergh Solon Washington Hale Werealive Tynte Minnesota Winhes Vindbergh

Rockefeller Plans to Spend a Million

Rockefeller outlines a bold budget in Tarhytown New York, detailing one million dollars for projects across Hone Schon for ronda and Lin salute in Panntion Hilly. Officials, including local leaders, push welfare and development schemes, aiming to boost regional growth and public services.

Tarhytown N.Y Wale Aolin UW Trockefeller Les Panntion

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