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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1927
Page
1
A mixed, dated recap touches on Charles Lindbergh’s spirit of travel and American optimism, noting a hypothetical first trip abroad and the buzz around transatlantic flight. It references Canadian travel and tourism, Metropolitan Life insurance health data, and a Berlin scientist on physiology and life.
Fragmented OCR text describes variable conditions with mentions of night and Sunday clouds, showers, and thunder showers. It references winds and temperatures loosely tied to a period including Saturday night and Sunday, with unclear city or region names and inconsistent spellings. The readable content is largely garbled.
Captain Charles A Lindbergh, greeted by cheering crowds in Cherbourg and the crowd-filled harbor, ends his historic Atlantic crossing aboard the Spirit of St Louis. He receives ovations as guards and officials escort him from the airfield to celebrations marking the milestone flight from New York to Paris.
A mysterious transatlantic flight began in New York as Clarence D. Chamberlin and Charles A. Levine prepared to fly the Belanca monoplane the Colombia Aircraft Corp for a voyage to an unnamed European destination. Spectators watched as Levine joined Chamberlin in the cockpit amid anxious scenes at Garden City hotel.
John Drew, 78, actor, remains in grave condition with little change. He arrived in San Francisco and is under treatment for heart disease related to arthritis, with doctors noting no improvement and concerns about possible relapse.
An air mail flight piloted by Tol Tolmael in a Chiengo toward Dallas faced a fog delay near Retknap. The aircraft was held up by dense fog and high winds before resuming its journey to Dallas, with no injuries reported.
Suzanne Crawford was granted a divorce from I J Dodge in the Ninety-third District Court by Judge R W B Terrell. The action, filed on blank, cited harsh and cruel treatment and the decree restored Suzanne's name as Suzanne M Crawford. The couple married August 6 1893 and separated April 2 1927. defense earlier faced a trial in Ninety-fourth District Court and was acquitted in 1925 after a lengthy trial before a grand jury.
Although Chamtoelhy and Tay vine discanmt every pnt of indiccessary weight, the plane hid letters tucked away for recipients in Europe. A Texas bank in Clovis was robbed, and local officers watched roasts nearby to thwart the thieves near Friona, about forty miles east.
Commander Byrd says Chamberlin has an excellent chance to reach his goal and compares him to Lindbergh. Byrd notes Chamberlin is an excellent flier and capable of matching past aviation milestones.
Bil Gen Landley D Butler in command of American marines in China landed at Tangwu from Shanghai and proceeded to Peking. His staff officers stopped at Tientsin to arrange accommodations for the Marines expected to arrive there.
Police and hospital authorities investigated Saturday the source of injuries leaving Ross Mitchell of 1802 West Agarita Avenue in an unconscious state since Friday at Robert E. Green Hospital. He sustained head and neck injuries after an emergency call.
A public service bus caught fire while being washed with solvent at San Pedro yards. The incident caused about $10 in damage and involved motor equipment bound for California for the summer trip. Mp and Mix, Chay Drinker recently left.
Ninety six ships of the United States fleet lay at anchor near Hampton Roads awaiting a review by President Coolidge. The event marks the first full presidential fleet review since World War era, with vast crowds in attendance and a display from battleships to destroyers along the coast between Point Comfort and Newport News.
Capt. Charles A. Lindbergh predicts Chamberlin will reach the mission, asserting he has a good chance and will make it, after the International News Service confirmed the start of the journey. The report comes from Cherbourg with reflections on the transoceanic effort.
Postmaster announces a special ten cent air mail stamp honoring Charles A Lindbergh for his 1927 solo flight from New York to Paris. The issue commemorates the service's famed pilot and is part of a broader celebration by the U S Postal Service.
In Jackson Mississippi on June 4 authorities seek the slayer in the case of a double attack. A 1 year old University of Mississippi student died and another victim was wounded. Police describe a brave line of inquiry.
Robert Mekin a 50 year old film actor died early today after a illness. he had acted in several notable films and was believed to have been hospitalized recently in Los Angeles.
A New York carrier and coast guard officials discussed the BelmEn flight plan with plans to return home if conditions allowed. The Bellanca was expected to fly toward Rome but could head to Berlin or France if needed. Weather and iceberg dangers near the Grand Banks influenced landing choices.
Friends say Charles A Loving billionaire director of Cox Columbia Aircraft Corp made his will a few weeks ago and planned to accompany Clarence Chamberlin on his flight. The report notes Loving’s decision followed by comments from associates in Velon New York.
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