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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1930
Page
3
Kenneth Hunter and John Hunter stage a high altitude bid by isolating in a plane named City of Chicago over Sky Harbor near Chicago’s northern edge. Their endurance attempt targets the 420 hour mark set by Robin of St Louis two years prior, aiming to surpass the record with extended flight time.
A fragmented San Antonio report shows rail campaign signs printed in black and red urging public awareness of the Gulf and West Texas railroad push. Miljer, a Thackapridge high student, drove a truck while Ko dgere of the Dransek Military Academy helped. The Shadowland night club joins as a campaign member after paying a $1,000 fee, with total local fundraising around $50,000. Campaign leaders, including Riley W and other backers, report substantial subscriptions at a luncheon at the Genter hotel.
The airship City of Chicago remained aloft for 326 hours as it neared the end of its second leg. Crew members Kenneth Unter and others reported confidence in surpassing the previous endurance record of 420 hours set by a rival team. The airship extended its flight from Shy, Maphor airport, until past 5:30 that Sunday morning.
A historical note discusses seasoning foods to enhance taste using sugar and other flavorings. It argues zest improves appeal of vegetables, meats, stews, and desserts, citing doctors and dietitians who endorse sugar for inviting, nutrient-rich meals and regular dessert consumption. It mentions the Bayer Institute in passing.
Houston police describe a white man about 27, six feet tall, 180 pounds, with a black suit and black shoes, suspected in a robbery at the Metropolitan Theater in Houston. Chief W. P. Ressler asked San Antonio police for assistance as description circulated Wednesday.
Automobilreperders per mitted to sign own bond when arrested must appear on a date set for trial. Lenring oy sie Hee Vun Phor-alae. agua ys maid de dguble:ine and for specie Abilling. 40 appear for trial. He was fined $10 on each charge after a lecture by Judge A Te Matloch. Court instructed motorcycle officers to warn speeders they would face a larger fine if they failed to appear.
New staff chief to assume duties as chief of staff of the Eighth Corps, succeeding Gen. Robert McClearr, who has been transferred to San Diego. Col Tener previously served at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, with the Pioneer Artillery school.
Report from London notes that the naval conference costs Britain about 83 000 pounds per day. The under secretary of foreign affairs cites the figure as a daily expense for a brief period of the talks.
Ernestina Calles and her daughter Calles, wife of Robinsons, are cited as close feuds of Ambassador Morrow amid ongoing diplomatic strains. The fragment hints at personal ties shaping regional tensions and reputational implications for involved parties.
Jury selection drags as jurors face questions on guilt in the Homer Edwards case. Defense attorney J B Hair seeks witnesses including Dr W A Smith and Dr Louis Kisn to prove Young’s innocence while noting the trial could hinge on whether Homer Edwards wielded the murder weapon or was merely present. Local sheriffs and detectives also listed as potential witnesses in Berar County court.
An incoherent account describes Clarence attempting to cool down in Kansas City on a hot June day. The man collapsed, sweating heavily, and lay on the grass while bystanders fetched help. He later remained overheated but conscious as rescue efforts continued.
Tuesday received a letter from her husband but only after it had been on Par American flight. Mr Hagner is pictured with a letter that traveled world by Graf Zeppelin in a historic air journey.
Tenaku Asumo, a Japanese traveler, departed Wichita airport at 7:34 a.m. today bound for St Louis after arriving yesterday from Los Angeles. He plans a world journey from New York to Baghdad, then to Batghond, England, and Tokio via Sierra, later. A native of Japan, Asumo served in the U S Army Air Corps as a technician during World War I.
A man named Jimmie Donene from North Alwino, East Houston streets, was jailed after stealing shaving cream from Summer Drug Stop No 5. The court fined him and he must serve a term in jail to complete the punishment.
A letter mailed from San Antonio May 20 traveled around the world aboard the Zeppelins. It bore multiple postmarks including Lakchurel New York and Friedrichshafen, passing through midwest and western posts. The owner, Mrs Tage ner, values the historic route and the lone round flight record.
The recipient, Joby Vallg of Webb County, today was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by the University of Mobile Alabama. He was previously invited to deliver remarks but could not attend the ceremony.
News item reports theft of several antiques from a White House storage area, with details unclear due to damaged text. The incident involves unspecified items and dates, noting their removal from government storage in Washington in 1900s era context.
A fragmented report details a legal dispute where a party demanded $25,000 while another offered six cents. Names such as Julie Clayreand and Orville Naderwig appear among medical officials, with unclear context and partial quotes describing negotiations and reactions.
Santa Cruz city officials face scrutiny as Tobert Tinbertss Mt is appointed to municipal post at one dollar monthly. The council weighs the move amid protests and potential rights issues, with officials debating the legality and public response to the hire.
Ya. on job veteran Ween W Ritterhoff of Corona City retires in July after more than 50 years with the local telephone company. The long serving employee leaves behind a career spanning decades in state politics and community service.
A garbled romance items recall a famed tale of early America. The piece centers on a historic love story linked to notable figures and a colonial setting. Names and places are obscured in the damaged OCR but imply a biographical or literary retrospective.
A fragmentary report notes a ground disturbance at a rear site near a house with a protruding pine feature. Names and places are garbled, but the item hints at an explosion or related incident.
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