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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1928

Page

2

Hoover Favours Flood Control Cost Split Plan

In heated Senate hearings Secretary Hoover argues flood control costs should be shared between federal and state governments. He supports a commission to study methods, deferral of some payments, and emphasizes avoiding hardship while considering engineering and political questions. Senator Hawes presses for clear funding and civil engineer input.

Hoover Hawes Congress Missouri Banth Secretary of War Hood Control Belator Roarer

Hoover Talks Flood Plans Amid Senate Questioning

Senator Willis pressed Secretary Hoover on flood control policy urging a definite national plan or a commission to study details. Hoover favored a major constructive plan with the War Department guidance and noted the commission would cover engineering and economic aspects. Hawes pushed for a clear stance on the Indwan and Mississippi river commission options.

Willis Ohioan Congress Flond Hoover Abe War Department Secretars Indwan Mississipni River Commission AvAin Hawes

Official Discharge Raises City Health Questions

The mayor disclosed a fired official argued his successor lacks a medical degree. Mayor Chambers replied unsure, noting Dr. King recommended the successor. Dr. Hull served as city bacteriologist since 1916 except two and a half years in World War I. successor Shattenberg could not be located for two states.

Hej Chambers King Hull Shattenberg

Bond traces in oil proge headline mystery murder probe

National News Service reports in New York that investigators traced bonds to identify a murderer who killed Miss Margaret Brown, a governess, by burning her after she resisted advances. The killer, a drug addict from a wealthy New York family, is said to be in Newark area with ties to Broadway and medical college dropout. Police vow arrest within hours.

New York Margaret Brown Newark N.J Torehelayer New Jersey Constabulary College of Medicine John J. Lamb Troop B New Jersey State Police Devlare Inowatos Jenro New Jersey Broadway Bright Places Bernardsville N. J Irvington-Newark Turnpike

Burke to attend Chicago meeting on Elks hospital plan

Jack Burke, ruler of Han Antone Elks, will visit Chicago March 4 8 for a grand lodge committee meeting. The session will discuss creating a national endowment fund to fund an Elks hospital, possibly in Texas.

Jack Burke Han Antone Elks Chicago National Socks and

Auto Theft Brings Two Year Sentence

Alex Hernandez was sentenced to no years in prison after pleading guilty to auto theft on Friday. The case centers on a theft of a vehicle and the judge imposed the sentence following the guilty plea.

Alex Hernandez

Untitled controlled page one item on aviation and society

The report discusses Americans overvaluing property while warning of true worth as Colonel Lindbergh is said to be building a new aircraft with Henry Ford’s cooperation. Ford admires the young flier and may urge Lindbergh to shift focus to planes. a Vatican statement condemns D An Dunaios work as dangerous to youth and culture amid Mussolini era protests.

Lindbergh Henry Ford Detroit Ford Otis Linibergh Dheervatore Romany Vatican Musoligi

Eighteen Believed Killed in Mine Blast in Arkansas

Eighteen men are believed killed in a mine explosion at the Mamm Cow company mine number one near Jenny Arkansas this morning. About 125 workers were in the mine and adjacent shafts at the time. more than 100 reportedly escaped. Local authorities and company officials began rescue and recovery operations. The blast occurred near Port Smitie where men from the area were employed.

Arkansas Port Smitie Ark Reb Pi—Viftean Jenny, Ark

Two Men Injured by Auto Crash on Kan Antonio Streets

Two men were injured when struck by an automobile on Kan Antonio streets. Pablo Anistade of Green Street around 23 reported injuries near the 400 block of Tabbork. Fitorh Gonzalea of Towle Street was also injured near Cammarco and Bl Marys streets.

Elrutk Antom Kan Antonia Wan Tabort Ptt Priv Das Pablo Anistade Green Street Broken Lee Tabbork Werenl Fitorh Gonzalea Towle Street Cammarco Mary's Atrecta

Aviation students push to finish course before graduation

Saturday, Browls field hosts students in air dire ing sessions to complete licensure for graduation in March. Forty etufents finish the baaie course and head to Kelly field March 3 for four months of military aviation training. Fifty-four primary graduates begin the back course at Brooks March 5. A new class of about 100 students reports to Brooks for the primary course to begin at that Tela.

Wall Browls Field Kelly Field

Dan Cupid Loses 18 Battles in One Day in San Antonio

Eighteen couples filed for divorce in San Antonio on Friday, nine couples citing incompatibility and nine citing other reasons. The mass filing marked a rapid, unusual spike in completed separations for a single day in the city.

Dan Cupid San Antonio

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