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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1928
Page
2
United States Army selects San Antonio Airport area on Seguin road for a 310 million GI training center. The move, approved by federal authorities, marks a major milestone in local development near the city. The San Antonio Airport Company arranged the parcels and preparatory steps.
Prohibition officials announce a staff reshuffle with agents assigned to Houston to intensify enforcement ahead of the Democratic convention. Clade Cooper of North becomes deputy administrator, due to illness of Mellon, with W Z Smith, Texas administrator, making the announcement.
An employee of the city material yards sustained burns to the hands and gums when a blast occurred Friday while pressing ignited material. He was hospitalized and is steadily recovering.
Reading of a wartime transcript shows Colonel Barnes weighing enemy air lanes and the effect of anti-aircraft guns and pursuit planes. The discussion probes what would happen if enemy aircraft could approach within mine range and how best to counter with available interceptors.
The state bar association filed a petition seeking the disbarment of Judge Hen Th. Lindsey, a former juvenile court judge, accusing him of professional misconduct as a member of the bar. He allegedly accepted a fee of over 5400 for representing Mrs Helen El Wood Stoken in contesting the will of her husband, W. & G. Stokes. The bar argues Lindsey had no right to be retained by Stoker, who had custody of two children awarded by the Denver juvenile court.
Political notices announce candidates for district attorney county judge and state senator in Texas. Names mentioned include Dace Watton and Terry Rodextson with party primary conditions and Democratic guidance. The items reflect political advertising style with multiple offices and districts.
In Houston the Colored Roishis band leader Turner collapsed and died after signaling to play "One Sweet Letter From You" a song his wife warned against. His baton gesture preceded a fatal heart event, with deaths recorded two hours later.
Mrs. Nick Valera, 25, and one child suffered serious injuries after a collision near Castroville road. Five others, including two Valera children, were treated for injuries in a Friday accident. Valera, hospitalized with hip and internal injuries, and others were involved in crashes at Labor and Leleh streets and at Town and Menescherlt.
Dallas police say a man faces a $1000 bond after the shooting of 13 year old Jack Walker. He waived preliminary hearing and was released after the filing of the case. Witnesses recall a back yard incident and unrelated fruit theft rumors surrounding the event.
A federal grand jury returned indictments charging 167 people including Walsh a former legislator and two police magistrates with conspiring to violate prohibition laws. The arraignment and details were reported from Pactsburgil on June 9.
A tornado and severe winds swept north central and northeastern Oklahoma early today, killing one man and causing extensive damage in Beaman near the state line. A hotel roof collapsed and several structures including a city hall, railroad cars, lumber yards, and homes were leveled or moved from their foundations as wreckage spread through the area. One farmer, Post Oak Dewey Smith, 72, died when his dwelling was destroyed.
Officials prepare for opening day activities in Kansas City as the Republican National Committee outlines the program. William M. Butler of Massachusetts chairs the opening, with Tor C. Wert of Miami serving as secretary. Temporary officers will be elected, credentials committee chosen, and the rules adopted as the convention begins.
A Catholic church ordination in Fredericksburg celebrated three men becoming priests under Archbishop Throseerle of San Antonio. Attendees included guests from Australia, San Antonio, Fort Worth and other Texas cities. Nearly a hundred children from the parish were confirmed in the afternoon. names included Weise, Weigel, Moelet, Spiel, Agullar, Wandley, Hand and Nagy among others.
Brisbane greeted Captain Kingsford-Smith and co pilot Ulm on arrival after the perilous 1740 mile leg from Suva to Brisbane in the Southern Cross. The trio, with navigator Harry Lyon and radio operator James Warner, completed the 7400 mile voyage in about 82 and a half hours amid storms. Australian government awarded $25,000 in gold for the historic record.
Thomas Blanton of Abilene spoke in Austin as a U.S. Senate candidate. He claimed the Treasury was being drained by “hundreds of millions” due to rising ardor and the persistence of wasteful riders on appropriation bills.
Marietta Oklahoma jury in a case against a county official was dismissed after five hours of deliberation with no verdict. The suspended county attorney faced charges of embezzlement or related felony counts. The judge declared a mistrial and the panel was discharged.
Local society notes list residents returning from trips and visiting friends in San Antonio and nearby towns. Page mentions bank official Clem Theis and others, church events, Kiwanis and Baptist meetings, and staff changes at federal and municipal offices.
Fragment from page one outlines factional doubts about Herbert Hoover’s nomination prospects. Allies claim rising support and predict 500 votes early, with new rivals entering from the western states. Weaker signals from Metcalf and the White House contrast with boosts for Hoover in New York New England and Illinois delegates.
In Chicago and national networks, factions opposing Hoover move to seize control of credentials, arguing a united front to block Hoover’s influence. Allies insist they have much to gain from a tight challenge, while tense conferences signal a pivotal political contest amid a historic farmer demonstration rumbling in Nemrarkn.
Rome reports describe a Vatican ecclesiastical assembly of twenty two cardinals to consider the Mexican religious issue. Cardinal Gasparri presides as they study a Michoacan report and may draft conclusions before debate. General Obregon is cited as wanting a peaceful settlement before his presidency.
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