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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1931

Page

9

Winnie Mae Lands After World Flight Heroic Return

Dorothy Roe reports on Mae Post Wiley and her husband Wiley Gatey completing a historic world flight arrival at Roosevelt Field New York. The crowd roars as the Winnie Mae descends at 6 45 pm with Mae Post calm and dignified, Harold Gatty and the crew aboard. Mrs Wiley Post, pale yet proud, vows more flights while the public hails the achievement as stirring.

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Mrs Gatty Wakes Harold Gatty With Kiss At Hotel

Mrs Gatty, delayed by storms, raced by train from Pittsburgh to New York and rushed to the hotel to wake her husband Harold Gatty with a kiss. She told reporters she must hurry and kiss him goodbye as the voyage back to California looms, with their four children left with neighbors.

Mrs. Gatty Husband New York Harold Gatty Dm Gatty Slice Harold Mr. Post

Paris Praises Flight Daring Of Wiley Post And Gatty

Paris observers hail the Post and Gatty flight noting the speed courage and precision of the two aviators. Expressions from Le Mat and other papers applaud the team citing this as a marvelous exploit defying belief and marking a dreamlike achievement in world aviation.

Paris Wiley Post Murail Gatty Ami le Mat Auta Sports Daily

Eight Hour Day Rule Set in Spain for Workers

In Madrid the eight hour workday becomes law affecting all workers including valets and minors. Hotels and restaurants face new limits with 40 percent extra beyond standard hours. enforcement aims to protect workers from excessive shifts.

Spain Madrid

New Braunfels Limits Carnivals Near Residences

City commissioners pass an ordinance barring carnivals theaters vaudeville minstrel shows or similar entertainments within 2000 feet of private residences in the city limits The rule also covers schools churches and business districts under local civic supervision. The West a Lo prepares the tradition and history program for audience and study at the university western atmosphere records noted.

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Brition Press Hails Bold Fliers In Daily Press

UK newspapers praise Wiles Deet and Mar cll Gatls for a globe spanning flight. The Telegraph lauds their mental endurance and space conquering courage, while The Mirror commends their luminous cheeriness and remarkable determination in the daring journey.

London Daly Wiles Deet Marcll Gatls Tandon Tagdas Telegraph The Mirror

Woodcock Emphasizes Moral Forces in Dry Enforcement

The piece discusses moral imperatives in enforcing dry laws, urging efficient investigators and clear procedures. It cites Colonel Woeteark outlining seven reasons for modifying procedures while stressing ethical practices and stronger evidence gathering.

Woodcock Vadal Ainas Adder Institute of Public Affairs Tatny Leva Woeteark

Tunnel Being Dug to Flaming Well

Kangled OCR message reports workers digging a tunnel toward Flaming Well in Kilgous Texas 25 feet below a burning Bell and Grady No 1. The aim is to relieve surface pressure and divert flow from the fire. The work is described as more hazardous than fastening a shell over the well.

Kilgous Texas Grady

Boudbar Will Appeal Gage Case in Murder Appeal

Joe GC. Escobar, 97, former deputy constable, was sentenced to 40 years by a Thirty-seventh District court jury for the murder of his father-in-law Chomas Dounvat. He will appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals as defense arguments address knife attack and self defense factors. Trial delays and witness issues featured in proceedings.

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Britain Called Least Anti Jewish by Zionist Leader

Basle Switzerland July 2 Dr Chaim Weizmann resigned president of the World Zionist Organization described Great Britain as the least anti Jewish nation in the world his remark came as he announced his departure from the post and outlined cooperation with British policies amid wartime diplomacy.

Graf Zeppelin Route Change Reported by German Station

NORDDEICH Germany July 2 weather forces Graf Zeppelin to alter plan. The airship will return from Iceland over land and skip the English coast as weather conditions prompt a revised route, according to a message from the station.

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Open Immigration Office at Lubbock in July

EL PARQ reports the El Faso immigration listing office opening in Lubbock from July 2 to 19. A Mathews, assistant director, and Oscar S. Norling, immigration inspector in charge, will oversee the event and related processing.

Lubbock EL Parq A. Mathews el Faso Immigration Listerer Todas Beetopment Tabbork Oscar S. Norling

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