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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1931
Page
5
Four French army lieutenants were killed when a sudden accident caused a plane crash near Metz in June. The crash occurred about 25 kilometers northeast of the city, injuring others and shocking the local military community.
In Angora Turkey crowds mark the anniversary of the republic's political emancipation under President Itustapha Themal. The event reflects national pride and commemorates the historic shift toward self rule and civic progress.
A balloon crew faces a near fatal incident as oxygen systems fail during ascent. The gondola crew reports valve rope issues, ballast adjustments, and a hard-to-control descent near the River Leeks. They describe frost, cloud conditions, and attempts to repair oxygen apparatus midflight while seeking a safe landing.
A distressed airship report describes a nine year San Antonio crewman and two others amid a dangerous descent. The crew debates ballast release and rope venting. oxygen levels fall, valves misbehave, and the craft faces a potentially rapid landing.
Petitions from 17 applicants listed for naturalization in a federal filing. Nations cited include Germany and Scotch origins with two Jews and others. Final papers expected for several named individuals such as Micaela Alvitrey and Tineli Mukorow among the group. Proceedings observed by the court as naturalization tests occur in coming days.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a valve incident and gas release with names like Piccard Isapter Kipfer and Daligonis. The garbled passage mentions a descent, a struggle, and a rope with gas escaping through a faulty valve, but essential details are not clear.
A fragmentary notice outlines an appeal process regarding Gho rate changes with references to a 50 cent base rate and optional charges. The garbled text hints at tiers or thresholds, including a first 400 miles reference and a West/WK region, but details remain unclear due to OCR damage.
University of Texas campus notices state shacks will be removed. Assistant Hearge Stephens notes potential delays and ongoing assessments as crews prepare to clear remaining structures amid ongoing campus work.
San Benito to host Valley Lodges meeting Tuesday at Wraptist Church. Magale Jordan, president of the Rebrkah Association of esas, will be guest. G Mucor, local attorney, to minister. Tandure Moritz and Raymondville leaders listed among attendees.
A man attempted to flee officers during a district court proceeding as deputies and prison staff pursued him through the courthouse. Reports describe a short chase ending with the suspect recaptured, with other inmates present in the Nineles Inorth District Court.
In AUSFIN June 2 UPi reports that jurors for the Sherman riot case began final selection. About 18 jurors had been chosen of the initial venire. some faced questioning as attorneys pressed for full qualification. Reinalds, a WWII veteran who runs a shop in Sherman, appeared among witnesses. his attorney predicted he would not be tried.
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