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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1928

Page

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Enter Mr. Raskob and the Air Service Era

A scrambled 1920s style report discusses John Jaskob as national chairman candidate amid Prohibition era politics. It references General Motors figures, post office issues, and ambitions for a transcontinental air mail route from New York to Montreal with extensions toward Central America. Police dog incidents and political intrigues among governors and parties are noted, with hints of continued coverage on the page.

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Arctic explorers found dead after voyage end

Victims Di Finn Malmgren Adalbert Mariana and Filippa Zappi are reported dead after a voyage in the Arctic. Wann allegedly aided by reseed after a monty in Arctic conditions.

Finn Malmgren Adalbert Mariana Filippa Zappi Wann Monty Aretic

City Charter Vote Aims Pension Fund for Retired Police Fire

The meeting discussed a charter amendment within ninety days to let the city subscribe to a pension fund for aged police and firemen. Reorganization of the police department, wage reviews, and broader staffing changes were outlined, with mayor Chambers and officials weighing the plan and potential Supreme Court action on the vote. Public officials questioned pension fund adequacy and fiscal impact while noting existing revenues and assessments.

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General Motors to Sell 1.7 Million Automobiles This Year

General Motors expects to move about 1.7 million cars in the year, with Alfred Sloan cited as a key figure. The corporate forecast was disclosed during the International Advertising Association convention, outlining a multi billion dollar selling plan and a 10 billion dollar price tag on the projection.

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One Killed and Four Hurt in Bridge Crash

A bridge crash left one person dead and four others injured after a motor vehicle veered off its path on a nearby highway. Witnesses report emergency crews arriving quickly as investigators begin to determine factors in the collision.

Cale Warn Bettany

Fire devastates Glenmule Oregon City district

A large fire swept through Glenmule near Oregon City, destroying the Cre region district and many residences. The blaze left numerous residents homeless as officials reported extensive damage and ongoing efforts to assess the ruin.

Glenmule

Thives Return Key But Retain Loot

In Minneapolis a burglar returns a key to a shop after stealing loot. The thief keeps the cache and exits quietly, while authorities note the odd behavior and ongoing investigation into the incident.

Polar expedition survivors rescued from ice drift

News reports the rescue of 12 survivors from the Malmgren party of the Nobile polar expedition by a Russian freighter crew after weeks adrift on Arctic ice. Several companions are dead or missing, including Malmgren, with one member gravely injured from freezing.

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Tests Made On Banker's Plane During Flight

The report describes tests conducted on a banker’s plane in flight and an attempt to open a dent while the aircraft was moving. A powerful blast from the propeller is said to have forced the door closed, halting the operation.

Bankers death not accident in tangled report

A garbled late imperial report questions the death of a banker believed to have fallen from a crane or platform over the Taghish canner last week. The account mentions Cape Alfeet Lowenstein Relzinn and other figures, with confusion over names and roles, including Mrs Allert Vole and Rufus Murke. It also references Captain Tiewenstein and Major Cooper in an aviation incident, describing a strenuous escape from a crashed aircraft and the ensuing investigation into the causes and personnel involved.

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Mayors OIG Agreement Draws San Antonio Disposal Deal

The Mayors C M Chambers and R Is Alay reach a written accord on sewer connections to the San Antonio main at Jones and Weedlawn with Alamo Freights paying for the line. San Antonio would assume disposal plant costs if Alamo becomes part of the city, with plans to eliminate cesspools and extend city jurisdiction.

Antonio Aliaway Heights C. M. Chambers Trobert San Antonio Jones and Weedlawn Averier Mii Amor Treights Alamo Cily Mitchell Take Limo Teigh Aniers Alama Wight Chambess Efe Mayer O'Grady

Big Sunday School Conference Opens With 7000 Present

The annual convention opened this morning at One World’s Sunday with about seven thousand attendees. Leaders hailed the event as a milestone for the organization and urged continued growth and unity among congregations nationwide.

LAS Belen Aseneralion

Giolitti In Grave Condition As Premier Ferve Amid Crisis

Italian premier Giovanni Giolitti remains gravely ill amid political turmoil in Cavour. Reports describe his condition as critical while doctors assess treatment options and government factions brace for potential leadership changes.

Giovanni Giolitti Cavour Dinky Juy Mrs Ceoulition Fefavmiind Xardering Tran Uremle Padsontig Eas Gery

Brazos River Tragedy Claims Local Youth

A Brazos river accident ends the life of Clarence Tungley a 17 year old high school student from Waco. He reportedly fell into the river while near Brazos and was unable to be saved despite efforts. Authorities are investigating the incident with no further details released at this time.

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