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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1929
Page
9
In the 20th century congressional scene a looming filibuster threat threatens to stall legislation as the new session begins. Administrations push to pass as many bills as possible before marathon filibusters halt business.
Lieutenant Harry Jobhgan attempted a fourth altitude flight from Wright Field at 10 36 am in the XCO 5 altitude plane. The self guided craft faced a challenging test as the mission continued despite earlier difficulties.
A sensational patent medicine claim promises relief from rheumatism lumbago neuralgia neuritis and related pains. The ad cites a New York specialist and guarantees refunds if the remedy does not ease suffering urging readers to buy Nurila at local drug stores and associated outlets.
Backers of Randolph Field S A Man elect L B Clegg to lead the corporation for the coming year. He succeeds Morrison. T L Dall becomes vice president. Porter A Whaley takes treasurer post. W J Ja and B J Altgelt join as directors. The group forms to support the new government flying school at Standolps field east of San Antonio.
Paris, Feb 27. Marshal Foch remains in a grave battle for life as doctors report his condition may be hopeless. Three internal ailments threaten his strength while relapses have weakened him, though brief recoveries offered some hope.
The Western Texas Presbytery calls Dr. L. E. B. Selfridge superintendent of home missions to address the Wednesday evening service at Island Park Presbyterian Church. Pastor Baxter D. Greer says cooperative fellowship meetings run nightly this week. Baylist church pastor I. B. Gates will preach Thursday night, and Dr. D. Hl of fre het Presbyterian church Friday night.
A Mexico City crowd gathers at the American embassy to glimpse Col Charles A Lindbergh and his fiancée Anne Spencer Morrow. After two days at the Morrows Cuernavaca home the betrothed couple arrive in the capital with Mrs Deight Morrow wife of the ambassador. The trip was by automobile with Lindbergh driving.
Deputies in Louisville search for a man accused of killing his spouse. The fragmented dispatch describes a chaotic scene with a patrolman confronting a suspect and a weapon shown, but the details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Ti G Thorman will serve as president of the Alamo Country Club for the coming year succeeding William Ochas. The change followed the annual banquet and board meeting held Wednesday night. L B Fite was elected vice president Carrell Goines secretary and Ki B McGimsey treasurer.
Washington, Feb. reports the inauguration mail route to Mexico via Chile is postponed. Postmaster General nominee W. S. Glover doubts Col. Charles A. Tindberg can fly the first plane over the route, hindering the early launch.
Plans for the annual Medina Terford livestock course were announced after a chamber of commerce meeting. Organized by the agricultural committee, the event aims to draw over 400 South Texas farmers and feature speakers on rural development.
Wy Valverond Serties Wasington February 27 lists numerous officers, their new postings, and fort transfers including Fort Monmouth Fort Sill Fort Leonard Wood Fort Monroe Port Totten Fort Riley and others. The section also notes furniture for sale and a large classified ad urging readers to consult Classification TOA.
Northwestern University football player John Archer lies critically injured after a car accident. His fraternity brothers offered to donate blood but Archer’s father declined. a transfusion was arranged but recovery seems unlikely as Archer remains paralyzed from a spinal injury.
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