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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1929

Page

11

Defense plans to fortify U S cities against air attack

Brig. Gen. George Simmonds announced to the United Press that the Army General Staff recommends defenses for American cities against air raids. The plan likely includes stationary anti aircraft guns of latest design at principal cities and extensive mobile units ready to rush to scenes of attack.

Universal Service Washington Staf Atuyls Ald Ates Ater Congress George Simmonds Elafé Usher- Sai Service

ZEMO Soothes Itching From Mosquito Bites

Depend on ZEMO to stop itching and draw heat from the skin. This antiseptic soothes irritation from insect bites and skin inflammations. Available in 35c, 60c and $1.00 sizes at all dealers.

Zemo

Military defense notes and new anti aircraft advances

The report discusses coastal and interior defense concepts, noting no new army posts needed in cities with no existing garrisons. It highlights a rapidly advancing air defense program featuring a four-gun system for short-range aircraft threats and a 5 inch naval gun with rangefinders for bomber defense, plus new detection and targeting instruments.

West Wai Ag Army Bis

Man and cats and ranch life in the Texas Hill Country

The piece blends humorous musings on a long lived cat owned by Ernest McElroy with anecdotes from San Antonio veterinary hospitals and a peek at the Cross Bar ranch near Boerne. It notes animal care quirks, a Del Rio cat, and the Woodward and Frio river ranch holdings with turkey, deer, and a large land sale reported around 1350000 dollars.

San Antonio Tram del Mio Nombhoy Jan Tiva_ritromrin Crash Bar Toma Cross Bar Xan Boerne Texas Arthur Esser Baxter Dill Gourley Arthur Taxter Bill Frio River Woodward Ranch C._R. Woodteard Ralph Harris San Angelo Eich

Schoenhals Weathery Flight Attempt Ends Crashed Plane

Schoenhals, supervising a planned transcontinental nonstop flight, faced weather and an aircraft accident. After forced landing at Schoen, the plane was damaged, landing gear torn, fuselage damaged, and minor injuries reported. He had traveled via Cleveland after a Los Angeles takeoff, seeking a fresh attempt at the record.

Duboig Tyee Schoenhals Ronsevelt Field N. Y Vie Cleveland Los Angeles

Immigrant Quotas of 24 Nations Exhausted

Twenty four nations have exhausted their quotas of immigration to the United States for the current fiscal year ending June 3. The Irish Free State holds a large remaining vacancy in its 28,007 quota while other nations report only a few vacancies. The State Department released figures showing which quotas are still undersubscribed and which are exhausted.

Washington United States State Department Irish Free State

Queen Marie Visits Daughter Awaiting Birth in Stork Nation

Queen Marie travels with Princess Lleana to Thicharost for Hled where her sister Queen Mati of Jumostavla is 16% along in childbirth. Prince Regent Nicholas and Princesses Elena and Irene of Greece accompanied the entourage, with Premier Meaniu and officials at the rail station. The party plans to stay several weeks.

Hughahest Ruraonis Huren Marie Lleana Thicharost Hled Mati Jumostavla Nicholas Elena Irene Greece Meaniu Anothe Reve

Air crash kills five during plane and parachute display

Five people die in an Columbus area air crash during a parachute jumping exhibit. Pilot Homer Nusers and four others perish as their parachutes malfunction and rigging parts fail. Victims include Krake Cinginnati, Joe Tite, James HB, T Calu, and Williams Tanney, with deceased ages ranging from 24 to 28.

I'eesa Vlotins Krake Cinginnati Joe Tite Homer Nusers Haro Bitte James HB. T. Calu

Summer Months Hard on Stomach Sufferers

Mrs. A. M. Gwens of Little Rock Arkansas reports summer stomach woes eased by Tantac a natural herb remedy. She says she could not walk before using Tantac and now eats and sleeps well gaining 22 pounds. She urges readers to try Tantac via their druggist and promises money back if it fails.

A. M.gwens Taylor St Little Rock Ark Nature Moncey

Rheumatic Cure Promises Youthful Vigor Restored

An advertisement touts Nurle as a remarkable remedy for rheumatic pain promising renewed vigor. A New York specialist endorses the product, claiming fast relief after two or three doses with a money back guarantee if not beneficial. Packaged quantities and local drugstore availability are noted to attract buyers.

New York

Pittsburg Firm Plans Airport Near Greensburgh

A Pittsburgh based company near Greensburgh develops an airport for the Main Accoun companies of Pittsburgh. The project aims to expand air service and logistics operations in the region.

Pittsburg Cittsburgh Xeres Greensbirr Acconaucies Company Pittsburgh

Man Sentenced to Die in Texas Murder Case

A Texas court today sentenced a man named Austen to death for the murder of Alfredo Acuna in El Paso County. The defendant indicated plans to appeal his conviction and sentence in the ongoing case.

Willian Warner Tony Mabhed Austen Iore de Pena Paso County Alfredo Acuna Cournf Erin

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