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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1929
Page
1
A chaotic mix of 1928 topics notes New York auto show openings led by Pew cars and record production from Ford and General Motors. The piece highlights rising car output, pricing pressure, and a debate over income tax refunds and Treasury policy, alongside whimsy about cows, butter, and royalty.
Read the life and letters of America’s great war president in the March of Events. The first installment appears today with weekly Sunday publications.
Los Angeles reports the Question Mark endurance plane remains aloft with crew of five aiming to beat the 118 hour record set by the D-1 dirigible while refueling at Metropolitan Airport en route to San Diego. Ground crews celebrate the unprecedented flight as experts expect the mission to continue for days.
On June 22 1928 at 730 pm Grewitch Time reports a grim event as two hydroplanes from the Swedish colony drop provisions to a stranded expedition on the ice pack. A bottle of whiskey shattered but other supplies arrived after locating the tent with smoke.
Five packets held by Little xed parachute contained five dry batteries a basket with Pneumatic Laat oars a maykee with ammunition two medicine chests and items for injuries including cigarettes oranges and whiskey a note on yellow paper reading From the Swedish expedition To you can find landing ground for aeroplanes fitted with skis near 260m leeward side paraphernalia placed for use.
A partly readable report notes a suitable landing ground found about 150 meters away. Trajani mul Vigheri inspected and measured the site, praising its smooth surface free of cracks. Immediate action was urged to avoid melting temperatures. A wireless message to the Swedish expedition thanks them for their visit and signals readiness.
Report states Yat McCneily and Sir Gregion faced prosecution in a corporation court. The incident led to a short hunt and McCarthy receiving a $5 fine for an unspecified offense. The phrase hands are cast no butter is quoted by Mr. Overton.
General Umberto Nobile speaks to defend himself after the Italia expeditions wreck on the return voyage from Spitsbergen to the North Pole. The crew faced weeks of starvation. rescue came for Nobile and some members as other companions were saved by Russian steamer and Kras.
Fragmentary wartime clipping describes aircraft drops with parachutes laid out on a flat site. Distances given include about 150 meters to a tent and a fill length of 830 meters with a width of 250 meters. Follow up continues on Page 2.
Johnny Tr mawkins former USC football star and convicted burglar had his prison departure delayed after a local writ. Officials from the county and a panel of criminologists and psychiatrists examined him to determine the next steps in the case.
Franklin Parish case unfolds as Huey Long grants and rescinds reprieves amid legal wrangling over sanity rulings. Courts clash on the stay while Sheriff prepares for the scheduled hangings as defense appeals seek a full mental state review.
AUSTIN June 5 Dialmine ments of the state treasury for December totaled 6,270,550.02 dollars. Toll receipts for the month were 93,27! 1975.06 dollars, indicating higher outlays than income.
Congressman-elect from the fourteenth district, McCloskey, pleads not guilty and seeks a jury verdict. District Attorney Seeligson says the state is ready for trial with five indictments. Ramirez and Veretz cases delayed to await McCloskey’s trial. Witness lists include 27 state witnesses and Dewhurst as a material witness. defense to proceed Monday.
An Internation News Service report states Warnee Brothers denies that Jolson and his wife were separated. The veteran statement wing is cited but Jolson declined further comment.
Sheriff Alfonso Newton Jr led Saturday night raids as part of an antigambling drive. Deputy Charles Seters and a squad raided several addresses, detaining up to sixty three men and seizing dice tables and gaming gear. At 112 Santa Ilora avenue three men were seized with three dice tables. At 323 North Laredo street forty men were arrested, with seven dice tables and related equipment taken.
Police in Pasadena launch an intensive manhunt for a suspect after Lugille M. Waklele, a 15 year old Liegenrold High School student, disappears from her home. Officers from the Praattent Tins Angeles mil aitain and other policy units pursue leads and coordinate with local agencies.
A West Michigan tornado struck Friday night between Bay City and Wadsworth, killing Townsend Wiley and four others. Dozens were injured including Wiley’s family, Meyer, Kadea ke, Fondren, and Williams families, with extensive farm and home damage across a five mile by seventy yard swath. Inquests began Saturday afternoon.
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