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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1929
Page
1
Column examines enduring ideas on divinity and power, contrasting vast timeframes with modern governance. Brisk analysis considers human perception, leadership structures, and the implications of wealth and control on society and religion.
The Hope air corps tests the Mark Leonion Fokker as it rises to endurance flight. Capt Tra Buker pilots the craft at the Metropolitan Airport as observers watch the long effort. The plane maintains altitude while fuel and power remain steady amid a patrol schedule.
An army plane will attempt to stay aloft until its motors wear out, refueling in flight from a second aircraft. Pictured left to right are Major Carl Spatz, Captain Ira Eaker, Lieutenant E. R. Quesada who will fly Question Mark, and Lieuts I A Woodbury and A C Strickland, refueling pilots.
A garbled column discusses personal effort and progress, mentions Benjom and Duyin as time references, and critiques conceptions of God across religions. It references political and religious themes, includes scattered names and numbers, and ends mid-article with a continuation cue.
The article reports Roosevelt's inauguration as New York's governor, noting a formal ceremony in Albany with family and officials present. It describes the event as a dignified legal ceremony held in the execution mansion reception room between noon and four, marking the forty fourth governorship.
A distorted report notes the Mexico Fliers achieving a new altitude mark of 14 meters or about 20,440 feet while carrying a payload of 484 pounds. The description mentions pilots Cachoed and Aworonn and references a finish line in a Carranza setting with strange, unclear phrasing.
A Norfolk family near tragedy Tuesday as a boiler stove in the home of Jack Norse on Ceoshy street exploded during New Year's dinner prep. Eight year old Lillian Nuevel suffered severe burns to back and hands when her clothes caught fire. her father was seriously burned while attempting to extinguish the flames.
Detectives Shipy and Dresch investigate a crime at Browne Motor Car on Maey's Street where a large sum of money and valuables were stolen. Alley 4G Moore, a service worker, found a broken window and alerted the office police. Investigators suspect organized crime, but cannot determine exact losses due to lack of access to the inner department.
Dallas court records show Richards, former Ku Klux Klan member, seeking a change of venue linked to a election case. Orville Matthews’ case from September appears tied to the same proceedings. Ay Crabb faces a related charge. Docket dates set for January.
Fragmentary text mentions Lindy Still Heart Free and Morrow hosting about 800 attendees. Some proper names appear garbled and unclear, with references to betrothal and a dinner involving Ambus and Gaivela, but many details are illegible.
A fragmented report describes an injury in a wreck near a street area with an employee at a company and mentions a hospital and police involvement. The leg injury is noted with limited surrounding details due to OCR corruption.
Dorothqy Muckase a Los Angeles actress was released from San Quentin after ten months. Accompanied by Mine Tosefle ine Jackson the warden, she plans to visit her baby daughter in Denver and may consider returning to singing although authorities noted concerns about health of her husband Tay Rasmond. The prison board granted parole due to good behavior, ending ten months of confinement.
A child suffered severe burns when her clothing ignited by an open stove. Firefighters responded quickly as the flames burned through the clothing before being extinguished. The incident highlights dangerous stove use and the need for immediate rescue actions.
A weather report from J A Sprboe, chief of the United States Weather Bureau, warns Wednesday will bring the season’s coldest air with temperatures near 28 degrees. Motorists are told to brace for freezing conditions as light southerly winds prevail the day.
Crowley Louisiana January 1 three children were killed and a mother seriously injured when a gap pistol fired igniting gasoline in a garage where they were playing. The incident occurred as a pistol discharged near a tank of gasoline.
Washington reports a 577 017 bale increase in Texas cotton production for 1928, compared with the prior year. The final estimate, issued by the Commerce Department through the census bureau, shows a rise from 2,043 bales to a new total though the exact previous figures are partially garbled in transmission.
Fragmented account describes a bet related to a swim in icy Lake Michigan. The garbled text mentions a motor coach, Gov. Al Smith, and a January 4, 2020 timing in a sensational, unclear scene with frantic messages and warnings, reflecting a chaotic reportage style.
COLORATO SPRINGS Ohio Tau 1-43 Despite heavy mist that enshrouded into valley today Nghia of the Adaman elul s pyrotechnic display at the summit of Pike n Peak sparked through the clouds intermittently to announce a welcome to the new year It was the first time in the Mistery of the annual club s elach fmt the spectacle cowl nok he aven plainly from here and by mar Tunaling tonne The Adaoian clot members make ev nniual pilgrimage to the summit of Pikes Weak to welcome the new year with Jireworka.
Communist news digest Volkswilla prints a letter said to be from Natalia Ivanova wife of Leon Trotsky claiming she and her son suffer malaria and that a postal blockade prevents letters since October. The article notes the letter’s November date and questions its authenticity while reporting no mail has been received.
An offer of 1000 dollars was posted to locate Mr and Mrs Glenn Hyde last seen two weeks ago leaving their home in Tinha to run the Colorado River rapids. The notice mentions interior tolny and names Tudiang, Diablo, Yabo Clits, Aris, Contan verara as involved.
A national fraternity faces scrutiny after a hazing controversy during candidate initiation at a Miami chapter. An investigative report by the group’s national council remains underway, outlining alleged mistreatment and calls for reform within the Sigma Mu Alpha Union.
Divorces increased 6 percent in the year while marriage licenses remained steady, reflecting broader social trends. The report notes a 42 percent rise in divorces compared with prior periods, with the data pointing to a growing rate of marital dissolution in the region.
In a New Year’s Eve crash near the Manca road north of San Antonio, Copenhaver died when his car overturned while returning from a celebration at John Fest. Domingo Cneplo, 21, and A. E. Oopesleen, 32, were killed. Gordon Brown, 26, was severely injured. Police report two more people injured in the wreck and a separate shooting incident occurred in San Antonio involving Carpio and Rodri mex, with one fatal bullet wound. Authorities note a victim planned a short vacation before the crash.
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