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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1933

Page

12

Wiley's perilous flight to Novosibirsk ends in fog

The American aviator Wiley landed twice en route to Novosibirsk, first near a field then near an airstrip, after losing his way in cloudy weather. Miss Fay Gillis, his representative, recounted that fog and altitude of 21,000 feet nearly caused him to pass out, forcing a cautious landing. Peasant guides helped him determine the correct direction to Novosibirsk as distance debates persisted.

Lhe Urport Fay Gillis Honcharott New York Gills Post Wiley Novosibirsk Beause Mich Nogosibirsk Novosibrsk Arlarsk

Reform Together A Ground Breaks Awe and Expectation

A fragment from a historical page notes a moment of anticipation as Mae appears, delivering a thrill after a long wait. This brief item captures heightened emotions and the social cadence of small, intimate exchanges.

Prohibition Repeal Votes Reported in Arkansas and Alabama

The first Arkansas precinct reported full votes showing 44 for repeal and 1 against in Prairie county Upper Will township. Alabama voters in Selma and nearby boxes showed strong repeal momentum in an off year election. The nationwide repeal effort and Southern results stirred by Roosevelt’s call for ratification, with sixteen states already ratifying and thirty-six needed.

Little Rock Ark Upper Will Prairie County Eligit Ble Birmingham Als Alabama Selma United States Tennessee Oregon Arkansas South Roosevelt

Postal Deposits Rules Change Confuses Local Post Office

Government clarifies new time deposit rule for postal savings. Certificates will be placed for a six to twelve month period with interest paid quarterly. withdrawals on demand allowed, but interest on demand reduces earnings. Local officials say details remain unclear and more explanation is expected. a Democratic national committee member cites platform adherence.

Tuesday Unlucky at Kelly Field Fliers Crash

Tuesday proved unlucky for Kelly field fliers as three planes crashed. Lieutenant Boyd L Hillsinger lost bearings on a high altitude practice and landed near Westholt to regain orientation, then struck Wee on takeoff. Two pursuit planes wrecked near the Somerset road 10 miles from Kelly field. Lieutenants Joe W Kelly and Hunter Harris Jr. were not injured.

Kelly Kelly Field Boyd L. Hillsinger Westholt Guero Somerset Road Joe W. Kelly Hunter Harris Jr

Sheriff to Cut Expense Amid Revenue Shortfall

Sheriff Albert Haussner announced a three week month plan for all sheriff department employees due to summer revenue shrinkage. Court papers service, a key revenue source, has fallen off sharply. County Clerk George W. Huntress Jr. released 20 employees temporarily as finances tighten.

Sheriff's Department Albert Hausser Sherif Annsser George W. Huntress Jr

U S Intervention Asked in Milk War

Civic affairs committee leader H H Ochs urged government action to halt milk price slashing. The request reached Gen Hugh J Johnson who referred the matter to George M Peek, manager of the agricultural department of the national industrial recovery act program.

Chamber of Commerce George M. Peek Agricultural Department National Civic Affairs Committee H. H. Ochs Hugh J. Johnson MIM Ia Johnson Ochs Peek

Young Voters Meet to Get Exemptions

A meeting in County Court-at-Law No 2 at 7 p m Tuesday will organize young voters to cast first ballots in the August 26 beer and repeal election. Maury Maverick will attend and exemptions will be issued to eligible youths. A straw vote will be taken on the prohibition question.

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Triple Death Cage Goes to Grand Jury

Fort Worth July 18. The murder cases against OG D Stevens and three others charged in the Handley triple murder will be presented to the Tarrant County grand jury Thursday. An examining trial for the four defendants is set for 10 A M Thursday.

Grand Jury Fort Worth D. Stevens Handley Tarrant County

Sunshine Special Carries Texans to College Ball

A special train known as the Sunshine Special will transport South Texans to attend the Texas A and M college farmers' short course. It departs San Antonio at 89, 6 Sunday, carrying a carload of attendees from the region to College Blutton for the week.

Southarm Pacific Crick College Blutton Texas A. and M. Collega Farmers Baty Antonio Short Coures

Milam Building Hosts Modern Dance Night

City news notes a chamber of commerce tourist club event at Milam building featuring a modern dance night titled Tunalay. Admission is 28e. Adv.

Chamber of Commeron Milam Wareiek Arenes

War on Typhus Rats Urged in Texas Counties

I C Whitehead of the Bureau of Biological Survey urged Texas counties to use RFC funds to aid public health work against diseased rats. He cited typhus outbreaks in Dimmitt County and infected rats in several coastal counties, noting federal and state cost sharing and reduced federal funding.

Texas I. C. Whitehead Bureau of Biological Survey Whitehead Dimmitt Ratia Stair Fis Whless Rfc Publc

Firpo Arrest Ordered in Argentina for Real Estate Fraud

Argentine courts ordered the arrest and imprisonment of Luis Angel Firpo known as Wild Bull of the Pampas on real estate fraud charges. The action follows his disappearance after prior improprieties, with no immediate arrest carried out. Treasury receipts show July 15 activity with receipts totaling 3,710,990.45 and expenditures at 12,486,904.50.

Luis Angel Firpo Buenos Aires Prive Fign Treasury Washington, D. C

County Attorney Davis aims to curb fixing of legal services

County Attorney D. Davis plans to enforce a new plate law restricting non-lawyers from performing legal tasks. The statute makes the act a misdemeanor with fines from 100 to 600 dollars. He notes officials have unknowingly violated by routing misdemeanor case notes to justices of the peace for friends. Previously any person could act as attorney before a justice, but the law changes that. Davis says the law will help convict courthouse fixers who charge fees county workers would otherwise waive.

Davis Justicrs of the Peace Morney Justice of the Peace Mal

Suspended Paper Reappears After Apology in Deutsche Zeitung

The Deutsche Zeitung of Merli n, West Virginia, suspended for three months for publishing an item referring to General Balbo as a baptized Jew, was permitted to reappear after the publishers issued profuse apologies for the editorial blunder. Harry Hooper named acting postmaster at Captain, California, after approval by Postmaster General Farley.

Kentucky State Reformatory Frankfort Danny Lee Wright Daisy Wright Grace Chapman Greenup County Merlin Wvfe Deutsche Zeitung Tala Balbo Harry Hooper Warrington Boston Red Sox Farley Capstain Calif

Moyle Sworn In as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury

James H. Moyle of Lake City, a former Treasury assistant secretary, was sworn in today in Washington D C as the new formal assistant secretary of the treasury.

Unclear text about weight loss and remedies

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