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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1927

Page

2

Tek ker metoplané to Rome flight plans announced

An air mail pilot will occupy the navigator seat aboard the giant Tek ker metoplané Old Glory bound for Rome with Léox4 TW. Bertaud at the controls. Commodore Herbert Hartley of the Beriaiben, awaiting wife approval, will command from Forest Hills Long Island. Start in August with a 64 foot wing span and 405 horsepower Jupiter engine, the craft to carry 170 gallons of fuel and weigh about 32 000 pounds unladen.

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Gambling crackdown moves into Texas racing tracks

Houston dispatch notes Attorney General Claude Pollard pledges to curb open gambling in South Texas. He cites Galveston derby as a focal point and says injunctions will be filed against race track operators and saloon houses. County officers to enforce closures in Fort Bend and Galveston counties.

Houston Ter Galvecron Claude Pollard South Texas Patimutaus Galveston Natifring County Br. Pollard Tnt Fort Bend Galveston County Tecemile

Fire threat quelled as stage blaze hits Page School

Firefighters battled a rear stage fire in the Page school auditorium Friday. The blaze, caused by a chemical reaction, spread toward the curtains before crews forced entry to extinguish it, preventing further damage to the theater area.

Thomas Kelson Page

Lollipazooza Scrambled Zoo Contest Opens in The Light

The Light promotes a Scrambled Zoo contest from San Antonio readers age five plus. Cut out daily pictures to assemble animals like lion and elephant, match names underneath, and mail to The Light’s Scrambled Zoo Editor. Top prizes include 50 dollars and theater tickets. many smaller prizes await winners.

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Byrd Leaves for Calais in Grand Farewell

Paris reports Commander Byrd and the Kin Teses-Alarile monoplane crew board the Golden Arrow for Calais amid a cheering crowd. Shelden Whitehouse represents the embassy at the farewell. From Calais they proceed to Dunkirk for citizen status, then Le Touquet for a banquet before Cherbourg and Leviathan.

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Kaiser to Recover After Wire Incident

Charles F. Kaiser, 40, of F2 boraogs ateéet, was severely burned and shocked Friday when he contacted a live wire at the municipal auditorium. Reported improving, Kaiser was saved from possible death when fellow worker Ernest Gillian pulled him away from the wire.

Comanche Legend and Cynthia Ann Parker Story Unfolds

In a Texas tale mingling battle and rescue, Cynthia Ann Parker is found after years with Quannah Parker. The narrative recalls Quanah, the Comanche chief, and the transforming bond with Cynthia as peace nears, linking Texas frontier myth and historical memory.

Ford libel suits may be halted

New York July 2 Ford may settle two libel suits totaling about 1.2 million dollars over articles in the Dearborn Independent. Attorneys report negotiations under way with Aaron Sapiro and Bertram Bernstein as Ford’s promises to discontinue attacks against Jews prompt talks. Some observers doubt withdrawal is ready. pressure from politics and business concerns lingers.

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Halters Will Bolied that chain storee stabi advertiones 1 get dullent value for their money

An OCR fragment mixes retail industry talk with entertainment gossip and anti Jewish articles. It mentions a plan for a "mother store" center, advertising gains, and a moving picture actress Constante Talmadge who divorces her husband amid public sensationalism. It also outlines a Jewish publication controversy with Ford and W J Cameron, and a court case looming over a $1,000,000 action, plus political views on Great Britain and Uncle Sam's fleet.

Stabi

Reed in Texas Silent on Suit Rumor During Address

Senator James A. Reed of Missouri spoke in Houston on July 9 to the Texas Bar Association. He declined to discuss the libel suit against Ford over alleged attacks on Jews, saying he would await comment from Ford before adding anything. The Missouri Democrat did not confirm the $1,000,000 suit settlement rumors and preferred not to comment until Ford responds.

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Mercury at 100 With Cloudy Skies Expected in Ay

Weather bulletin notes mercury at 100 and cloudy skies across the region. reports from twelve stations show scattered showers with two stations recording over a tenth of an inch. forecasts call for continued unsettled weather through Saturday night.

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Mile Hop Romp to Brasil Flight Planned by Trojan Plane

A nonstop flight over more than 4000 miles from Home to Brazil will be attempted in AV Tours by a Trojan aircraft in November. The forecast was announced today.

Brasil

Professional Women Pick President At St Anthony Hotel

Temple's Misa Danty Leake was chosen president of the Business and Professional Women's clubs at the convention session held at the St Anthony hotel. She succeeds Martha P. Roberson of San Antonio. Next year’s officers include Ava Moore of Abilene first vice president Tealie Dickeread of Corsicana second vice president Guls Mooty ofTemple corresponding secretary and Sandie Fulgham of Harlingen treasurer Nadine Schallmeyer of Beganps re elected recording secretary. Abilene favored to enter 1928 convention as morning gathering opened at 10 with greetings from state federations and club officials. Discussion covered club problems and plans for social recreation and education programs.

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