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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1928
Page
1
The naval aircraft specialist says that aircraft alone can neither defend coasts nor provide effective support at sea. He notes Britain is developing lighter fighters for commercial uses, but distances and roles remain unclear.
San Antonio embraced the Chicago Civic Opera season and its star performers. Marie Rappold’s triumph as Leonora in Il Trovatore drew a capacity crowd, with Raisa and Garden also praised. Dividend surplus funded the Lyric League’s opera season costs, marking a rich cultural revival for the city.
The article discusses potential shifts in military strategy with new air wing ships and carrier concepts. It mentions twelve new air-ship designs carrying 1 man crews, concerns over fuel use and crew comfort, and the aim to avoid heavy reliance on traditional battleships while expanding air force reach.
Heights residents backed a $40000 bond issue by about five to one to build a new nineteen room elementary school joining Alamo, with occupancy expected by September. The levy funds removal and construction, and a motor school building would receive upgrades.
Nation Commander Edward Byulford of the American Legion laid a wreath as Governor Lan Moodly and other dignitaries joined veterans and officials in Alamo rites honoring heroism from the Alamo to World War I and discussing the upcoming national meeting in San Antonio.
A theater-goer in downtown Porton suffered a robbery as a suspect identified as Hocketa was involved. The incident occurred at 240 Compton Avenue during a performance, with bystanders noting a pickpocketed wallet and a hurried escape outside.
Los Angeles notes keep focus on labor saving machinery and its effect on unemployment. The piece argues full employment and liberal wages sustain prosperity through rising consumption and production, urging policies to maintain broad hiring and higher pay.
Private Lem Davis led the Texas Marines in a February 27 attack near Darnili where Day's pack train faced bandit fire. Eight wounded survived the engagement and arrived at Brucefield Managua at 10:30 AM to be treated at the naval hospital.
Francis F. Healy reports Indiana Harbor police say George Chisholm confessed to murdering his two young sons, Evga aged 7 and George Jr. 2, by luring them into the industrial canal to appease his plea to see their grandmother. He cried as he described binding their arms and guiding them into the murky water.
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