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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1928

Page

4

Halting Good Will Flight Stalls Amid Labor Platform Debates

Kansas City June 12 A dispatch reports Mexican aviator Halting Good Will Hop to Washington is delayed as labor groups push a five day work week plank. The American Federation of Labor vows to push the policy into the national platform, opposing injunctions and advocating national child labor abolition, protective women’s industry legislation, immigration controls, and coal industry reorganization under private control.

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Scout Heads Inspect Camp

Twenty four Iowa Scout leaders will depart next Saturday for the Box Repuk camp Comal at New Branpille for a weekend. They will meet at Bur Bey headquarters on Wednesday at 2 pm then travel by automobile. The hike includes a basket lunch on arrival and several leaders have signed to attend.

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Happy San Antonio boys depart for summer camp

Fifty six cheerful San Antonio youths left the U S C A Tuesday by motor buses for a camp 20 miles above Kerrville on the south fork of the Guadalupe River. Organizer E D Frederick oversees the camp which will run until August 21.

San Antonio Kerrville Tuset E. D. Frederick Guadalupe River Mene Rosese

Nullify 5000 Benar Ballots and Negro Vote Contests

Bexar County Democratic leaders announce a resolution nullifying 5000 Benar ballots and neg­ro votes as part of party rules. County chairman John Weber reports the plan to appeal through legal action if needed and sets a meeting for candidate declarations and ballot determinations.

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Rain Channel Work Finished Ingham Food Channel

Drainage project on Tres Street extends from dead ends of Gunninghan to the San Antonio river. Planned to connect Broad way and Avenue f to improve channels and provide a canalization at drainage on Groadsay Arch. Officials say the completion will materially improve the area.

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Cowboy Songs to 60 on Air at National Legion Convention

A summarized report describes a cowboy song program arranged by Oxcar J and others for the American Legion national convention. Star tenor William will headline the quartet with George Miller, Wrndson, Roger Cool, and Fox. San Antonio hosts events October 8 to 12, with talks by Majer M Chambers and invitations issued by Maj. Sylvan Tang and Capt. Charles W. Seruges.

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Buses Carry Boys to First Session of Y Camp Near Kerrville

Buses transport boys to the initial session of the Y camp near Kerrville. Camp officials led by Norman MacLeod and Willis ate plan the program for the opening days on Tuesday. The camp site sits along the Guadalupe river about four feet above the bank with thirteen staff members aiding camp director Norman MacLeod and assisting director Willis ate. Registration for the field activities is near completion as the Y camp opens on Tuesday and runs through August.

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Tortoises Reach City Amid Confusing Notices

Twenty tortoises, a gift cited as from Charen Downshend, travel toward San Antonio under unclear directions and apparent oversight by officials including Commissioner Jacob Hublela. The scene includes references to Crummin and park figures, with stray garbled names and places in a fragmented report.

Charen Downshend New York San Antonio Jacob Hublela Crummin Gailaingon Islands Hrack

Plan to Rush Work on San Pedro Hall

City officials announce accelerated plans to begin construction of the San Pedro Hall auditorium this week. Mayor and council members outline design contracts, funding details, and expected schedule to complete the municipal auditorium functions.

San Pedro Hall

Milwaukee Hotel Guest in Googe & Sally Graves Meeting

The article notes Milwaukey based Pallworth, first vice president of the Motel Greeters of Asetics, attending a convention with Sally Graves, seventh national vice president. The gathering is set for San Antonio and El Paso from June 15 to 2.

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Street Car Track Move Affects Dolorosa Area

A streetcar track relocation was announced affecting Dolorosa with work centered on the Altes and Nolumnea streets and Leo backa of Nueng Vista Street. Details released by city transit officials identify the project as a modernization effort and set a tentative completion date.

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Postbuilding Near Inh Completion Near Inh

Construction of the first two barracks advances under contractor T. P. Weight with Wort Sam Howston, targeting August 15 completion. One building will serve as regional headquarters and offices, the other as a battalion home for Ninth Infantry troops, funded by money allocated for the project.

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Training Site Inspected by Major Sloan

A three week stay at Camp Stuoley was inspected by Major Sloan, camp commander Ge Sherman, and Second Division staff. Students were briefed for a parade and photographs, with the first dance scheduled at the open pavilion Tuesday night.

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Dawes Prospects Sear at Meeting

In Kankas City on June 12 a meeting of Pennsylvania delegation is called to consider the renomination of Vice President Dawes. Dawes’ chances are discussed as the logical candidate for the Fire president nomination.

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Banditary Stock Declines in Early Trading Session

Banditary stock opens at 401, falls 7 points, then recovers about 4 points during a brief break. The price shows an 8 point net decrease from the prior level, reflecting a downward move in today’s market.

Welfare Bureau Opens New Office In San Antonio

The San Antonio welfare bureau opens a new office at 216 Wert Nueva Street. Mrs. Th. C. Muemiad serves as head, with collaboration from the Jewish Welfare bureau to extend relief services to the local community.

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Captain A F King Assigned New Duty

Captain A F King is relieved from duty and assigned new orders in the Navy effective immediately, with changes announced by the command. The official notice confirms reassignment within the service and directs readiness for forthcoming duties.

A. F. King

Carranza Flight Seeks Washington Nonstop Route

Captain Emilto Carranza attempted a nonstop flight from Mexico City to Washington guided by airway beacons. Fog and low visibility forced an emergency landing near Mooresville, North Carolina after 16 hours 20 minutes aloft. He planned a west-to-east route via Greumbars Danville and Richmond before aiming for Washington. Continuous fog later ended the attempt. Carranza expressed determination to resume travel.

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Tornado strikes Nebraska town with heavy damage

Nebraskan report says a tornado cut a path through southwestern Nebraska from North Western Kansas, injuring many residents near McCook and Ludell. Damage included over 100 holes in vehicles and homes with several likely fatalities.

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Onions Shipped by Val Verde Ur aation Firm to Luede

About 20 carloads of onions have been shipped from Nel Rio by Val Verde Ur aation company to Noy Campbell & Co in Luede over recent days. Irrigation officials project 40 cars could be barverted from the land as the company weighs possible increases in acreage, per J Z Netlk, Becredory, and Woodkedrien.

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Mexican Rotary Delegate Arrives for Bun Arloilo Convention

The Mexican Rotary delegation head arrives from Mexico City to Bun Arloilo on Tuesday. The group will be joined by Mexican representatives for the Notary International in Minneapollo on Friday. Delegations from San Antonio and Southeast Tabs are expected to attend the convention.

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Statement by local candidates on political party slate

In a contested county race Charles J. Mathews and Nell Campbell faced questions over alleged campaign support for the Peoples Progressive Ticket. Mathews asserted his position and indicated withdrawal would occur only if the slate won, while Campbell backed staying in the race.

Charles J. Matehesre Enwalinte Foe Egosink Nell Campbell Peoples Progréssive Afat

Auto Stolen Here Located at Belton

Police recovered the stolen automobile in Belton after notice was given. The car’s recovery followed a brief alert and investigative actions by local authorities. The incident underscores prompt response by Belton Police and the vehicle’s quick return to its owner.

Belton Elden Sean AY Bedi Fecoverdt Lim Recovery Fueken

Socialist Sounds Power Warning In Chicago Speech

Norman Thomas, Sadallat candidate for president, warned in Chicago that public ownership of power would be the safeguard against oppression. He argued that power should be owned by the public to prevent private capital from dictating terms.

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