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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
1
A fragmented column recalls Rockefeller oil allies, a resigned Standard Oil leader, Henry Ford and Henri Ford, and a risky view of China Japan conflict. It cites Hughes on Western Hemisphere relations and argues the Monroe Doctrine remains defensively positioned amid evolving global tension.
Walter Hagen, an American showman, surged from behind to win the British Open with a pair of 72s for a total 202, marking the fifth straight American victory in this event. The crowd, including the Prince of Wales, gave Hagen a hearty ovation as Gene Sarazen and others trailed in pursuit.
In a military courtroom at the army post Tiput Lloyd Houting faces trial alongside Harry Landa for a series of alleged lies and misdeeds tied to toying with authority. Witnesses described maneuvers and feigned compliance as investigators seek to establish intent and impact.
Mayor C M Chambers announced the city will sell the Content Hive and Boli¢s building at St Marys and Market. Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright supported sale to move closer to the city hall. Commissioner Wright warned bidding would start with advertising, highest bidder wins. Aligolr Bridiay said he would not renew efforts to purchase the property.
Kings Bay Spitzbergen May 11 Italian dirigible Italia under General Umberto Nobile started a northwestward polar voyage seeking North Pole proximity. After launch at 6 am 200 Italian helpers aided preparations as engines started and the craft rose about 700 feet amid cheers before vanishing from sight.
Mrs. Violet Haynes appeals for volunteers to sell carnations Saturday to raise funds for a hostess house for war mothers. Proceeds will ease hospital visits and improve comfort for those cared for locally.
Washington May 11 28 Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover disclosed that Senator George B Moses Republican of New Hampshire and Frederick Mr Suckett Republican of Kentucky were linked in efforts to secure a deal with Senator Guy B P Goff over the Virginia delegation to the Republican convention. Goff charged Hoover with seeking a moral bribery scheme offering the state’s second choice if Goff would back away from the West Virginia primary.
United States Army plans to dispatch two airplanes from Washington to Greentey ielgud to retrieve the Bremen crew. The mission will depart once Canadian government approves. The Bremen plane was abandoned by the German pilots due to bad weather.
Governor Manly asks California authorities to extradite Charles Sumpter in Hollis remuty case for forging an eight dollar check. Dallas officers say Summer is in custody at Toon Angelina.
A nephew of William Tilden of Ny Cobh vies for interscholastic titles among fifty young competitors at Phinchton May 11. Anita Taurela is listed among entrants.
Washington May 11 The federal trade commission termsed tn ny to Investigne charges of Tey Dougie Democrat of Arizona tat a lobby supported bg Californian interests win active a Waalnigton MW behalf of Nontherdain teginialion
Matador plans to receive natural gas service by September 1, 1028, with anticipated infrastructure upgrades underway in the town. Officials say the project will improve energy reliability and attract new business.
State railroad commission in Austin considers consolidation plans involving Southland Red Tall Gas and Union Bus, aiming to buy San Antonio to Austin and San Antonio to Uvalde routes. If approved the deal could trigger a 250,000 lien and large-scale terminal and service contractions along the primary San Antonio to Austin corridor.
The War Mothers Council of San Antonio plans a carnation sale to raise funds for war widows and mothers. The event seeks to honor sacrifices and support mothers who travel to government houses for relief. Plans include a future home to assist these families and a memorial house for honored mothers.
Testimony in the court martial of Second Lieutenant Lloyd EB Hunting Kelly alleges endangerment of three motorists by a plane flying low over the San Antonio to Laredo highway. Witnesses place the plane at heights from six to one hundred feet while the car reportedly left the road in a six foot ditch. Landa absent.
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