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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1927
Page
14
Sailors describe a dramatic encounter off the coast as a giant whale shark, about forty five feet long, rammed a small fishing skiff. Three men were aboard when the creature surfaced and struck the craft, prompting a rapid retreat and a second, frantic bid to harpoon the massive animal. The event drew a crowd as a keeper of myths and daring sea tales.
Damaged OCR fragment recounts a whaling ship chase and capture with references to a whaleshaft and numerous harpoonings. The text is garbled and interspersed with stray phrases about names, dates, and classifieds, offering only scant readable details.
San Antonio readers discover a quick path to money making and savings in daily classified columns. The Light offers pay dirt from easy reading and busy schedules, promising rapid returns through clever listings and services.
A dense list shows KGRE and AM/FM stations airing orchestral and vocal performances. Mentioned are AVS BAS and AVENE orchestras, chimes and piano pieces, solos and quartets, with references to venues and times such as 2:00 p m and 6:40 pm. The fragment hints at a community culture evening featuring diverse ensembles and dances.
An elevator operator named Mubally saved the life of Cine Gomez Mistinion Creninivics Keltvaryioan, who nearly fell between the freight elevator and the shaft early Wednesday. Gomez sustained injuries as his left leg was crushed while the elevator stalled, and bystanders assisted until authorities arrived.
Police question suspects after a man is shot and another attacked during a robbery at ashore in East District. Detectives Corbin and Streec report a blunt instrument assault and a hashed confrontation as two assailants entered a residence at 889. Witnesses describe Oriental slurs amid the struggle. The suspect remains in custody.
Patrice from Sion Amteens luistiees attended the joint meeting of the San Anroche Advertising club. The group elected F. A. Malburg as president and Mond Tarires was chosen as an officer.
An Episcopal ceremony honoring Darby will be held at Anies Mill church. The event, titled In the Light, will include a service led by Pastor Tee Yon. Details are scarce in this fragmentary notice.
Community officials and citizens debated planning for new Pharr road improvements. Committees mapped sections and supported a program of extension, with a future meeting to finalize transportation bonds and citywide road upgrades.
Mrs Van Howard of Whitane Tat Sunthing is reported better but still in a coma after a collision. Physicians at Tinyston note improved maculousness and monitor vitals as Associated Press dispatches detail the condition and ongoing care.
Winners from the art prize event will be shown at Avery Hall and the tower competition space with accolades for Gleaming Dawn and Morning Light. Exhibitors include Gaeson Dasa Watson and Vink Verbenne, among others, while crowds gather for the awards and display across the venue.
Readable segments reveal a school initiative to raise funds nearing fruition with a target of R200M for a college project. The piece mentions organizing officials and local committee actions as plans proceed amid unspecified timelines.
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