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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1929

Page

7

Woman Wakes Barely in Time to Flee Burning Home

Reports describe a near miss as a woman awoke just before her home burned. The dispatch notes an aerial emergency and mentions a forthcoming flight from Brownsville toward Seattle with repairs planned in San Angelo. Details on the new P-12 fighter plane and performance figures are provided by press reports, comparing it to the P-1 and Curtis planes and noting a possible additional fuel tank installation.

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Unclear Flight Note From Hopa to Browns Ville

Fragments describe a plane trip with Captain Baker from Uncre to a Gamal Zone destination. Report mentions March 10 and a mix of terms like Housed apartments and Walter Wich snu, listed in a local column. Details are incomplete and uncertain.

Baker Hopa Vom Heedly Brownsville Uncre Gamal Zone

Newton to Continue Fight Against Gambling in Texas

Newton vows to press the battle against gambling and gambling devices in Bexar County despite a court order. Deputies seized pink and gum machines earlier, as sheriff Alfonso Newton moves to secure a broader crackdown. A hearing is set for 10 a.m. Saturday to determine the permanent status of the machines.

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Smoke Nearly Fatal Fire Threatens Woman in 6th Street Home

Early Monday a fire broke out in the rear roof of a home on Sixth Street, nearly suffocating resident Mrs. Ly WMonnaticl. Firefighters averted a worse outcome as smoke filled rooms and a finned shingle cover trapped flames, with Mrs. Pfomu hind escaping to the street in shock. Fire crews also responded to unrelated calls on Unckherry Street and Michigan Avenue as they battled smaller flames and a sidewalk fire near North Wlores Street.

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Steffler Frees Many 216 Traffic Cases Still on Docket

Steffler presided in Corporation court Monday as February traffic case filings surged more than half. The record shows cases tried, fines assessed, acquittals, and dismissals in a progressing traffic war with remaining undispensed cases noted.

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Associated Press to Honor Stone with Global Moment of Silence

New York February 18 The Associated Press observed a worldwide moment of silence at 2 pm New York time for Villa Stone the longtime guiding figure of the organization for more than twenty five years. AP news activities were suspended for a minute as a tribute and no headline reports circulated during the tribute.

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Haldeman Joins Seaboard Airways as adviser

In WHISKLING West Virginia on February 18 Captain George Haldeman accepted an advisory role with Seaboard Airways Inc. The unusual recruitment follows reports of the Atlantic crossing attempt by Ruth Elér and Haldeman aboard the American Girl.

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Chicken Thieves Reported Stealing Chickens in Towns

A chaotic report notes thefts of poultry across several small towns. The police in Munday and Mes report 30 chickens missing from a resident, while Medda of Atoxeoea county reports 40 chickens stolen in Touriantos. Elmendorf mentions four hens and May attended by Tugene Gi.

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Parole Refused in Mail Fraud Case

The parole recommendation involving Vostoli Kirby, convicted in Cleveland in 1920, was denied. Kirby faced seven years and one day on charges of using the mails to defraud, per the attorney general’s office.

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Local Radio Schedule Fragments Weave Through Night Program Grid

Fragmented list of radio and weather segments from a regional station, detailing programs across WOAL WOAT KGCL KGERC KOCE KYSA WGRE and others. Mentions music, markets, weather, sports, newscasts, and special features with varying times and hosts.

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Mystery Deepens Over Miss Klink Disappearance

Ta, Feb. 18. Vi Che Sugquelmina river was given. The body of Miss Verna Klink, 1 year old store manager, missing since January 25, was found in the river near the spot where she was last seen. A suspect, Winerg 7 Vowinin, perfume salesman, faces possible charges as 3 others held earlier in the investigation. Bail set at $10,000. investigation continues.

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TAPS AND MEMORIAL FOR JULIUS WHITE ARMY UNIT

Fragmentary notes describe taps at Gar post Chicago and a memorial for Julius White. Of 132 original members chartered 11 years ago, only four survive and are confined to war beds. A memorial log mentions missing members and a post meeting was held with low attendance.

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