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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1935
Page
4
A series of conferences with noted fliers radio networks magazines and other sources extends for a period of more than three months. The official opening date of the poll is Sunday March and the closing date for accepts is March 31. Elaborate plans have been made to spread the news from coast to coast.
An article urges Luke Field Hawaii based Sevents sat and bombardment squadron insignia to back a youth pilot poll. Junior Birdmen will canvass friends and classmates using radio to rally participation across schools colleges parks and centers. A gala banquet follows the poll and aims to boost National Farm Membership with a target of 269,000.
Fragmentary notes indicate official records or medals to be awarded Sunday related to early aviation or flight clubs. Mentions Birdmen, a plane, and a 7 oclock reference with a focus on a formal presentation of records. The text is unclear but suggests a ceremonial distribution of models or records by a aviation group.
The text describes a Junior Birdmen air course prepared by the United States Bureau of Air Commerce with Eugene L Vidal as director. It covers mechanics piloting navigation and gliding maneuvers taught in lessons every Sunday, focusing on turns, gliding, and maintaining proper attitude and coordinated control during stalls and transitions to level flight.
Fragmentary OCR text shows sports style jargon and garbled lines about throwing and downed players. It lacks coherent facts, names, places, or dates to form a clear summary.
Readers praised the air dictionary feature with extended letters on aviation terms. The glossary defines pilot pane, propeller pitch, pitot tubes, pontoon, position light, loading, and other items, aiding understanding of flight mechanics and safety terms as seen in the upcoming Sunday page.
Plans are under way for a major junior birdmen model plane contest set to be larger than the 1934 event. The meet is targeted for early next year with possibilities of Los Angeles or New York area venues, and a substantial prize fund. Organizers urge members to prepare and participate, signaling it will be the first big Birdmen gathering on the West Coast.
Blanton, vice president and manager of the Valley Chamber of Commerce, spoke at the McAllen session noting a strong outlook for the Valley. He urged farmers and local leaders to prepare for upcoming meetings and emphasized the importance of community coordination and economic planning for the region.
William Randolph Hearst Jr accedes to invitation for the official presentation of the national model plane championship trophy at the Detroit event on April 2. The Sikorsky amphibian from the New York Junior Birdmen wing will bear the Lunior Birdmen insignia and be piloted by William J. Cleveland, with notable guests to honor the indoor national champion and 16 other participants in a digup competition.
The Junior Birdmen Institute lists approved new produce after lab tests and political reviews. The Modelair wasp kit by Muth Aircraft Engineering meets requirements after minor plane sheet changes. ball bearing shafts and Pawsonie propellers pass real torque and balance tests.
Calalien to Robstown highway project No 128 may be let within days, stated C K Martin of the state highway commission. The work involves paving a lot with concrete approaches and a four inch compacted base and top layer, aiming for a 34 foot wide surface.
A partial OCR fragment notes Ursuline Academy admitted to a secondary kinship association and membership, with a certificate issued. The readable line mentions Nashville and a head figure, but details are unclear due to garbled text.
Friday officials announced a $300 grant to the college for music history theory and criticism materials. The grant includes a phonograph cap, 824 records spanning musical periods, 281 scores, and 120 minstrel history books and criticism. A second grant of $6000 for a library was received recently, and a third grant for art equipment is anticipated.
Oslo reports Professor Klas Hansen, a veteran scientist, drank a steady diet of heavy water to test its safety and potential to revive life after near death. He began with 10 grams and gradually increased to 157 Perlians, describing calm after initial distress and noting the need for larger quantities to prove harm or safety.
HOLLYWOOD March 66 year old Charley Haten a famed circus performer known as Charley died in hospital after a career featuring midgets trained women fire eaters and rare animals. He reputedly roamed two continents and was seen as a pioneer in animal captivity and film work.
Roma, Texas plan public works for February 4 with construction of a study hall and lunch room at Roma School. The project, approved by state officials, involves building a new wing with ten classrooms and a cafeteria, funded for 72 000 dollars. Henry T. Phelps of San Antonio oversees the project, as reported by County Supervisor of Public Instruction Mrs Provence ob Fuch.
Investigators exhumed shallow graves at Beulah Home and Maternity Hospital near Beulah farm. Two men had skull fractures and were buried with newspapers. The Beulah couple, Rev Edward L Brooks and wife, ran the operation with aid from Chicago funds until last July. Letters from mothers and requests for babies surfaced amid the uncovering. Evelyn Frechette, Dillinger associate, was among visitors years ago.
Eleven San Antonio youths sat civil service examinations at West Point Military Academy under supervision of Post Office official WE Gas Kins elvic. Seven were recommended by Congressman Richard M. Ruberg and three from Fort Sam Houston. Exams cover mathematics literature history grammar and physics with more tests until the July term. Thirty three more boys recommended to Kieberg are expected to take the exam.
Mrs Lalretia Stetson withdrew a 1203 dollar per month maintenance suit against husband Henry Stetson, heir to the hat manufacturing family, as Judge D S Valenting dismissed the abrupt action in a Los Angeles court. The ruling followed testimony about disruptions at the couple's home and attempted exclusion of Mrs Stetson from the residence, including a telephone disconnection incident.
The county tax collectors report 1522 new car registrations in eight months, with 2800 used cars noted. County official William Bragan cites a record surpassing last year while new dates restrict plate placements from April to July.
Kerrville Rotary members dined on buffalo from the Schreiner herd as part of an annual event. A 6x4 vehicle and an elkfoot tinplay case were offered for sale in the classified section, with prices around 208 dollars.
Paris hosts a two week opening of spring fashion previews with daring trends. Shorter evening skirts, capes and exotic jewelry headline shows by Aileen Rice and Four Docks. Notable houses Schian aveill Molgieix Chancel Lanan Lelong display colorful gowns, fringed caps, and modern accessories while champagne cocktails circulate among a largely male fashion press corps. In Edinburg Texas the chamber of commerce names A Liljeslang as president with John McWhirter as vice president and J T Schindler as treasurer and Mrs Wista McDennet as secretary.
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