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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1929

Page

3

Former Fireman Rescues Family From Fire

Wade Armstrong a former San Antonio firefighter saved his wife and five children from a smoke filled home at 420 Stonewall Street Herlande. He carried the newborn and a one month old to safety and then fought the blaze beneath the house until help arrived from San Antonio station No. 16. Damages were estimated at over 100 dollars.

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Boys Have Troubles in 1929 License Lane

San Antonio youths face everyday woes as a father searches for a 1929 auto license while a son seeks funds for a new bicycle number plate. Clarence Long watches as Detective A. Goodman enforces the rule.

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Arrest Four In Bandit Homicide Case Extends

Four suspects were arrested in a bandit case connected to a car incident near Bonn at 416 Carson street where a man claimed to act to aid sick children. A vehicle passed by and halted near Nolan and Pine streets before blocking Bunn’s car, prompting the arrest.

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Theater Plans Block by Block on Broadway and 47th

The article notes major construction in Broadway and Forty-seventh Street, New York, planning a large moving picture theater and a taller building to house it. It emphasizes that religious debate and government should not hinder progress while builders press ahead with the project.

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Fragmentary robbery report and police action noted

A garbled OCR fragment describes an attempted collision avoidance and an automobile stop involving Wynn’s wallet and a pistols mention. It references police leadership including Chief Glenn Rilday and Detective Captain Al Vey Topkins, with detectives Vogler and Littlenge. the text hints at a holdup report, arrests, and suspicions but lacks clear connections or details.

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Body of Man Dead Five Years Identified in Texas

Verification today identified the body of a man known as Fred Tlowing Crow, who died here over five years ago and was cremated after a forest search for kin. The identification was confirmed by Alphonge Clare rell and sisters Chiliza Versi gon of Plymouth, Mass, who conducted a lengthy search for the missing man.

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Battling fog delays refueling and flight over ocean

The mission faced heavy fog and fuel transfer issues as aircraft circled for air refueling, keeping planes aloft nearly a full circumference of the earth. A fuel spray caused cabin turbulence with hours of discomfort. one airman received first aid for eye irritation from fumes.

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Tiny Airplane Endurance Attempt Disqualified

In Marsuats Missouri a tiny monoplane led by Blaire Paxhorn and Leonard Rhinur failed to set a new world endurance record after a frigid cross-country flight of about eleven hours through ground refueling. Observers disqualified the craft though praising the synchronized refueling catapult.

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Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed by Gassaway Family

The Gassaway family held a golden wedding anniversary at their Como home, honoring sixty years of marriage. All members attended, including four sons, wives, and four grandchildren. Brother Animes Ware and wife joined as they near their own fiftieth anniversary.

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Fashion Notes on Spring Blues and Shaded Hues

Fashion notes discuss spring color trends with blue dominating. Describes navy to cameo blues as desirable, highlights Byrd blue and steel blue tones cast in gray as new shades. Mentions Byron's as part of evolving palette.

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