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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1928

Page

2

Spectator Thrills at Masterful Landing of Pacific Fliers

Transmission from Suva reports the Pacific air venture nearing Bilubane after a long takeoff, with crews praising local hospitality. observers recall wartime pilots and the engine sound as the Southern Cross tale unfolds amid shifting weather and cautious optimism.

Cc. T. P. Ulm iCepzrlett TER Bladen Canada Citgal Tiruaia Geevanay South Klotsford Sisith Nasolai Beael Bilubane Twentyfour Hous Ibart Guanlana Bert Legion Inc Wight

Landing of a damaged aircraft ends hours of tense waiting

A dramatic wartime account describes a near crash as a three hour vigil unfolds after an aircraft misjudges its approach. The pilot fights to avoid a fence and tree as the crew braces for a failed landing and a potential fatal outcome.

Praiv Froton Fenton Mao

Great World Athletes Lure Australian Entries

A jumble of notes on renowned competitors from Australia and America. It highlights the global talent pool, mentions five top names including Sir George Wilkins and Cheeles Kingsmith, and debates the impact of population figures and talent in pursuit of a thriving athletic scene.

New York Lier My Ben Sith Sir George Wilkins de Mert Winkler Cheeles Kingsmith Charles Uim Mliern New York City

Pacific Fliers AAT Tide Tumor Suva Fiji Flight Update

Pacific aviators prepared for a long leg toward Suva Fiji as the Southern Crates awaited the ebb tide at Nngelgi beach. The craft endured delays from dune obstruction and refueling before a safe haul above high water. The crew planned to land at Rava then Diriebane, with American crew members Warner and Lyann joining final legs to Relver, Oakland to Ruva.

Suva Fiji Pridighe Monéplans Nngelgi Beach Ays Eréila Lrane Pacific Fileht Ton Om Pacific Atesmer Fallony Wan Dgck Ant Charla Aingeford Hmith Charles Cim Quilee Betwee Rava Diriebane Auntessis Ob Brithane Harry We Lyan James Warner Relver Oakland

Pullman Porters to Strike Friday Action

Six thousand Pullman porters employed by the Pall iin company nationwide will strike tomorrow at 1 p.m unless mediation breaks the deadlock. The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters announced the plan in New Orleans and Chicago. Police arrests reported in connection with protests.

Pullman Portera Kertice Chicago Palliin Company Fliegen

Farmers Plan Agat for Bunk Democrats Begin McNary Hoogen Debate

In the convention fight, Hooverbackers and Coolidge supporters clash over the McNary Haugen farm relief plank. Watson and Moyers land the lead for McNary-Haugen while Hooverites denounce the plan as too costly. The debate centers on an equalization fee and creation of a government agency to bear costs for farm relief. Richard St Erna of Kentucky opposes the plan.

Llerbert Loover Coolidge Furth Henoter Watson Aledge Troy Hein Heanor Charles Rayean Towa Plavk Pgel Feo Ar Hoover Henator Richard St Erna Kentucky Haugen

Contested Creager Victory Signals Political Strife

Creager victory faces challenge as Vesos Republicam party lines up new effort to seat the Wurzbach delegation. Harry M. Wurzbach and Sam Teray target the national convention credential committee action. Delegates chosen by Wurzbach may be seated. dispute centers on credentials and party unity in Texas.

Manda City Vesos Stepublicam Harry M. Wurzbach Sam Teray Todig Wat Manotny Wurzbach Bbe Erin Arebert Corwlend Che Seobey Unite Antes Mint John E. Bigin Dyes County Republican Fedde Wen Wich Wyerhaeb Ft ‘Ohert Mary

British Party Plans Trip to Pole

New York reports a British expedition plan led by retired naval commander Louis George Sparks and Ernest Shackleton to explore Antarctic regions. About twenty five men will join, with aims to coordinate meteorology and travel near Grabigm’s Lani. The voyage may align with the Wilkins expedition, sharing data and routes in mutual communication.

New York UMA Tooss Jolat Simeterio

Petition Received for Sanitary Sewers Study

A petition regarding sanitary sewers was received by the county meeting. The document lists the petitioners Meily cera and others and notes action by Cite Clerk Farell Pelee Thiveday and veallenta. The meeting is set at Maniay's with Hivas and Flarilen alerts noted.

Farell Pelee Maniay

Chambers Leaves $825,000 to Widow Merwe

Merwe Ciera M. Chambers receives a large estate from the late Chamber, valued at about $825,000. The will names the widow as sole beneficiary, with the deceased, a Haw Ansonin business figure, having died on Mane 10 in Assetia.

Chambers Merwe Ciera M. Chambers Willow Chambere Chambern Assetia

Organize Lesson Tag Day prompts community effort

Several volunteers work to organize lesson tag day activities for an intensive campaign. Workers, including women, join the effort with ribbons and slogans while public service groups appeal for aid and support from local officials and organizations.

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Texan Lead in Jersey Cattle Registration Figures

The American Jersey Cattle Club reports rising registrations across states with a 20 percent increase. Texas leads the list, recording 7,282 Jersey cattle and reflecting broad growth in registrations nationwide.

Spanish Aviators in Mesopotamia Pursue Ahenia Waters

Unclear fragmentary report notes Captain Te and a party of Spanish aviators in Mesopotamia. After six nights they fled to a location described as Ahenia Waters, with scant details on outcome or further actions.

Tasnat Menapetiente

Albania Eyes Monarchy Amid Abrupt Self Proclamation

Unclear fragment suggests Albanian president Alben or Albani contemplates proclaiming a monarchy. The garbled text references a bid for kingly title and a formal proclamation, with names and phrases oddly distorted.

Albani Ithe i Aed Gutherl Fey -Zoga Albania Waz Bimeeif

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