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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1930
Page
6
Pilot John Henry Mears outlines a forthcoming attempt to circle the globe eastward from the Frat junction aiming to beat the Graf Zeppeli record of 21 days 7 hours. He recalls earlier solo runs from 1913 to 1928 highlighting progress in aviation and his 65 day then record.
The City of New York, christened by Mrs. James J. Walker, sailed on June 29 on a record-breaking journey from the Battery. Captain Horace Rogers piloted the seaplane while Charles B. Collier and Fred Stebler joined the voyage, which covered 12,000 miles across Europe Asia and America. The mission aimed to beat national records, but tragedy struck when Charlie Collier was killed after return.
The narrator details plans and testing notes for a bold Atlantic flight from Harbor Grace Newfoundland to Lublin Ireland aboard the City of New York. It describes speeds around 166 mph with tailwinds, 200 mph possible with favorable winds, fuel capacity 430 gallons of gasoline and 30 of oil for about 20 hours, and a planned sunrise to sunset America to Europe crossing. The mission includes a two way radio, SOS readiness, weather monitoring, and detour plans for storms, with a target of a record crossing.
A narrator declares ambition to co pilot the City of New York on an unprecedented round world flight from Roosevelt Field across the Atlantic and Asia. He notes visas, diplomatic hurdles with Soviet Russia, help from a Russian firm, and appeals to supporters as the journey nears. He also mentions romantic suitors and a daughter opposed to remarriage, inviting well wishers to greet the homecoming.
A pilot describes a six thermos rack and space for concentrated food for a forced landing in a distant spot. Personal items will be scarce. gasoline load is heavy and some surplus must be trimmed. Travel gear includes a leather coat helmet riding breeches and boots with a foldable table and a typewriter secured for rough air.
Fragmentary text describes adventurous plans and warnings about a flight or voyage. Mentions a crew loss at a location, emergency supplies stored in cities, and fuel shipments. References Pacific, Khabarerni, and eastern Siteria in a puzzling, incomplete narrative.
A garbled article touts radium as health restoration for thousands with mentions of back pain nerves and heart issues. It references devices and remedies, warns of high blood pressure and other ailments, and lists dubious products and providers. The readable fragments suggest a promotional health piece with multiple named terms and locations.
Judge W N Anderson of Thiel seventh district court Saturday drew a special venire of 150 names to form a jury for the case against Baldy Hoard and Miss Grace Frederick for a serious charge. Hoard and Miss Ketherick, a nurse, were indicted in March after an infant fatality. Ethel Schumacher and Louis Goss were charged but not injured, grand jury investigated. Hoard and Frederick jailed in default of bonds of 10 000 and 25 000 respectively. attorney EB Simmons to defend the pair and seek joint trial for both heirs.
Robert Uhr announces intention to run for county commissioner and precinct post in 1830. He is the only candidate filed Saturday with Democratic chairman John J. Weber, opposing machine candidate Frank Sommers seeking reelection. A June 14 filing deadline looms for all county offices. Uhr pledges a goodwill campaign and worldwide tour for support.
Texas Supreme Court ruling moves Maul and Peter O’Brien of San Antonio to trial. They face 72 indictments including theft and embezzlement against banker D. Sullivan. Special Judge G O Brown to preside. writ of mandamus secured to reinstate cases. Trial unlikely for several months.
Dr Horacio Alfaro of Panama is named prize acting commissioner of the general and special commissions. The United States and Mexico announce he will serve as neutral member and chairman, replacing Denmark’s Kristian Lindhalle who resigned earlier. The panel includes one member from each country.
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