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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1929

Page

2

Dawes Urges Global Naval Disarmament at London Dinner

General Dawes's address at the Pilgrims Society dinner in London advocates universal naval disarmament as a first step toward peace. Prime Minister MacDonald and other leaders endorse similar aims, stressing world cooperation and staged agreements before naval parity is pursued.

London Charles G. Lowne Staley Great Olay Perpe St. James Dawes Macdonaly Ransay MacDonald Epenbins Loesimouth Swotland Great Britain United States France Japan Belxiqm Brazil Italy Uunuez Mecqdonald Ambassador Dawes Dawes Het Log Austen Chamberlain General Dawes Tord

Flyer Reaches Seattle After San Antonio Flight

Lieut John S Griffith lands in Seattle Tuesday night after a dawn to dusk flight from San Antonio. He piloted the P-15 trainer aircraft shown here, selected from the Kelly Field line. The distance covered was 3200 miles.

John S. Griffith Kelly Field Struder Seattle San Antonio Kelly

City to press economy amid budget cuts and new park plans

City officials vow a 10 percent departmental cut next year while pursuing park department expansion. Park Commissioner Rubiole ski seeks budget increase for 14 to 30 new workers and major projects such as the West End community house and Brackenridge area enhancements. Mayor Chambers not detailing how a 55 000 pound saving will be achieved. Street department reduced by 74 workers. police and fire budgeting also under economy programs.

Mayer SM. Chambers Jaros Rubioleski Rubiole Lide West End Brackenridge Park Chambers Judge

Bereta observer to oversee two endurance flight attempts

Sank Bereta Texas reservor at the National Aeronautic association announced with Maj Bernard Law and H V Kent as lead observer and pilot team for two nonstop endurance flights. The plan uses 6 Ryan monoplanes from Dragownsville toward Winnines Canada with refueling en route. Sponsorship comes from Nicholas Beazley Aircraft of Kansas.

Beretta Texas National Aeronautic Association Annuynest Jie Rex Orde Winnines Canada Aexerganth Beretta Caid Nicholas Beazley Aircraft Company Kansac Etrella Robbing Kelty

Griffith Completes 2200 Mile Hop in 18 Hours 58 Minutes

Seattle dispatch reports Lieut John Griffiths finishing a 2200 mile flight from San Antonio to Seattle in 18 hours 58 minutes including 50 minutes for refueling. He landed at Boeing Field 7:43 PM Pacific time, two days after departure, averaging 121 miles per hour with stops at El Paso Tucson Riverside San Francisco and Salem Oregon.

Griffith Seattle Wash Viler San Antonio Texas John Griffiths Boeing Field Pacific EL Paso Tucson Miverside Calif San Francisco Stedford Ore

City Economy Forces Health Dept Cuts in Diphtheria Work

Dr Wy King announced budget cuts curtail the city health department. Diphtheria vaccination for San Antonio school pupils will be reduced next year due to a $20,000 budget shortfall after eight staff were laid off. Smallpox vaccination remains required by city ordinance. no ordinance governs diphtheria. Sixteen thousand pupils were immunized last year.

City Health Department Wy King San Antonio King BBC

Juneteenth Fight Costs Negro's Life

Dallas reports a deadly incident during Juneteenth celebrations as Julius Siguls, 24, is killed. The man dies from a knife attack after a confrontation during the Juneteenth festivities at night. Nichol is described as sustaining injuries from a throat slash.

Dallas Wsi Jullis Sigtuls Prere Thenel Wourils Médnighe Nichol

McKenzie to Face Trial After Friday Hearing

Case recounts continue in court with deputies guarding against violence as McKenzie faces death penalty proceedings. Two death-row appeals loom as state officials weigh reprieves and new trial actions. Judge and guards prepare for crowds while four times reprieves have altered timelines.

Sora Smekonue Lynan McKenzie Gecre Clair Ivete Astine M. West Qhornes Kergie McKensie Mamiseille

Police Officials Seek Pensions Heard by Board

Police officials facing pension petitions appeared before the board. Chief at bir ecliven May Tresrin ant City Deke tive FN Center spoke on veterans, while Firemen and weliee personnel discussed eligibility and tenure. Captain Reeve noted not applying but eligible, with twenty four years in service.

Ania AE Farrier Bir Ecliven Mt Chambers Harris Ealtjty Carver Volimn Étariment Perry Reeve Kentor Hun Department For

Texas Cities in IG Union Leaders Discuss Highway Plan

The group eyed a northern route through Mobile New Orleans Texas and El Paso while paving talk shifted to road laws and upcoming expo site notes. Attendees included Galveston officials and San Antonio delegates with Tobin serving as temporary secretary.

Twe Mort Worth el Paso California Bern Mobils New Orleans Teawmont Yiauston San Antonio Wright South Teva Charioy M. Tobin Mie Exposition Orggmaas Tion Wrisht Galvex Galventan Ctr S Han Antonio Walegation Included the City Caminixs Awly County Dodge Perry Rabedaon Tobit Fam Ab ‘Delt Tor Newton

Mayor Puls Quietus on Office Rumors

Local whispers tied Mayor Puls Quietus to a gubernatorial bid as Abutters and telegraph wires buzzed with talk. The mayor flatly denied any intention to run, saying he has no plan for such an office and urging residents not to worry.

Puls Quietus Adlem Jauney Zmvernnr Pally Ik Aera

Weatherford transfer of venue discussed at county court

A note from the court details a venue change in a case involving transfer of a party’s interests. The document mentions a judge and proceedings date in May, with references to related parties and a transfer of claim matters.

Payrilton Weatherford Osm Wallon Wallon 21, Here May 4 Wontheelnza Agteo Yyw

Unclear historic aviation tale of Lindy and Anne hopper

Fragmentary report describes Lindy and Anne enjoying a hopper, a mid air event near dawn. Witnesses recount a Monoplane ascent at 13 223 p.m. landing after 15 minutes with a parachute aiding a passenger. The scene ends with a controlled descent and ground contact amid breezes and heat.

Mitchel Weld N. Vo Charles Lfmlbereh Tolny Inopinta Lamllersh

Lindy Sends Best Wishes to Fliers

FRG reports Col. Charles A. Lindbergh congratulates Jean Agsalant Tran Le Verse and Armeno Lotti er for their transatlantic flight from Old Orchard to Camillae aboard The Yellow Bird. He wishes them well on returning to New York and notes learning of their successful crossing.

UPI Charles A. Lindbergh Jean Agsalant Trens le Verse Armeno Lottier Old Orchard Ste Camillae New -York

School Board and Mayor Parley Over Bond Issue

The school board and city leaders discussed a $4,250,000 bond plan to fund school needs. Hornberger urged a boardwide review and listening to arguments before deciding, while unions and a trades council pressed for the city’s input and a possible compromise.

Trotzky Secretary Returns From London Trip

Constantinople reports Leon Trotzky's private secretary has returned from a three week trip to Avinlt in England. The purpose was to influence labor circles and exile leaders to gain support for Trotzky and Britain. The secretary’s statements imply efforts to secure a welcome for Trotzky amid collegial discussions and preparations.

Constantinople Dane Leon ‘Trotzky Hay Avinlt England Trateky Herréatiia

Negro choir to sing at San Antonio 3 A.M. concert

Endorsed by Mayor Chambers and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, the Negro chorus from the city recreation department is slated for a large audience at the municipal auditorium Wednesday night at 8:15. Directed by George L. Johnson of New York, the program will feature spirituals and mark the start of a permanent Negro division music initiative.

GM. Chambers Smd San Antonio Johnson Little Donr J. W. Remimings

Fragmentary 1915 era notes mix crime, folly and tech lore

Disjointed passages recount a possible fatal accident involving a child, a backstory on bootleg whiskey, a German youth movement urging athletic substitutes for drink, and a riverbed diamond valued at 4.5 million. Also noted are a seven year old quarrel over a game, a Congresswoman Ruth Protte, a divorcement tale, and Marconi being titled a marquis for his earth round message.

Sarran Ordered to Leave City for Complete Rest

Fire Cajet J. G,nevan, long a padlert at the Santa Moss in firyinry, has been ordered to leave the city for a rest of at least ten days. Officials warned he would not reveal the papee weingeeig will epent the test lod. He faces a return to San Antonio from Galveston if he travels.

Cajet J. G Nevan Padlert Santa Moss Ans Antonio Galveston

South Siders Plan Meeting On Local Improvements

The reorganized South Side Improvement League plans a Friday night meeting at the Thomas Nolacn Lays Junior School home to discuss street widening and other improvement topics. President U.P. Abrigty will preside as members review plans and timelines.

Thomas -Nolacn U.P. Abrigty Wue Trnna For

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