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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1929
Page
3
An imperfectly scanned feature recounts Ulberto Nobile and the Italia Polar expedition. It describes the attempted rescue, the tense moments of aerial search, and the crew's brave actions as motors strained and winds challenged the team.
In a perilous escape near the ice field, Lundborg orders first the two injured aviators and assigns Ceconi, Viglieri, Blasi, and others to evacuate. The narrator, unwilling to abandon companions, eventually accepts a plan to depart with the others, leaving a final farewell as rescue arrives and the party prepares to separate.
Usable lines describe fighters approaching from the horizon and orders to prepare for landing. Viglierl Riagi and Rehounrk scrutinize the sky as two airplanes advance. The crew plans a landing, using ice blocks as ramps to cross obstacles and evade capture.
A jittery health ad warns sore throat and fever could be flu, urging bed rest and doctor contact. It extols Adlerika as a colon cleanse claimed to remove toxins quickly, listing mixed testimonies and urging federal or drugstore availability, with dubious medical assurances.
UPI reports tentative air mail and passenger service linking the Oklahoma South region with Texas may begin soon. General News announces a planned air route from New Orleans to Houston to start early this year with a longer connection from Louisville to Tallah, aiming to form a real all-rail air network.
Funeral service held Monday for Mrs. Katherine Kirk Plomus seventy who died at her daughter's residence See Frau Paschal 400 Maverick. The Rev officiated and she was buried in Minxion Muri park. Pallbearers included Lawrence Goforth Frank Avent Mbert Wootridh Frank Cine Milton Sferklla and Jack Plummer.
New Orleans report details attorneys planning ongoing legal battles to delay executions of Birs A. Bonner Leboung Jr and an ally for the murder of James J. Chouef. Gov. Long had granted a one week reprieve as the Louisiana Supreme Court weighs authority to stay or permit the hangings, with judges and sheriffs facing court orders to proceed.
Aviator Potter escapes death when a mail plane crashes into a tree near Halas Nebraska. The craft bursts into flames after impact with cottonwood, injuring Potter and destroying part of the plane and mailbox. Fire rescue forces prevent a greater disaster as Potter is carried away dazed but alive.
A Coast Guard cutter rescued four crew members of the barge Belfast after it foundered off Myrinz Man shoals near Okvolk Virginia. The Belfast crew signaled for help and were saved by the cutter Mitoe.
A Tampa officer named L. Of Matin Edwards announces the appointment of Eleanor R. Roblin as deputy sheriff, stating she will be the first mother to hold the post. The tone suggests pride in the family tie and the historic nature of the appointment.
Constantinople reports Turkish leaders defend the new alphabet amid fears it undermines traditional schooling. Government authorities in Sivas and Broussa show enthusiasm as streets celebrate with drums while men and women ages 16 to 40 are urged to enroll in the national schools and undertake a required ABC course.
A Los Angeles report states the Al Barnes circus, also known as Al G. Idarnes, secured a roughly 31 million dollar certificate for its eastern route. The figure cited reflects the circus network and its substantial financial footprint.
Heated bids on paving twelve streets in San Antonio were reviewed by the Monday morning council, the longest from West Commerce to the Frederickburg road. Four firms submitted bids or the matter was referred to Street Commissioner Dr. Steffler. The city also received bids for traffic signals and related equipment. the item was referred to the commission or Lehi Wright.
A promotional note claims McCoy's Tablets will help underweight men and women gain healthy weight. The offer guarantees satisfaction with a money back promise after ten boxes if no health improvement is seen, urging readers to purchase at Summers and Era Drug Stores or any drug store in America.
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