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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1928

Page

3

Emergency allowance bill for WWI officers advances

Washington May 12 The Senate passed a bill to retire emergency World War I officers with three quarter pay for life without a recorded vote and no change. The measure now goes to the President after the House rejected a similar move to return it to the veterans committee for study and a proposed substitute that could trigger a veto.

Washington Sunary Tysom-Buegerald Dil Vasange Nck House Veterans Johnson Eurn

His Heart Is Right in the Right Place

A captioned image shows an eight year old boy with his hand over his heart, illustrating proper placement. The feature emphasizes correct location and the sentiment of alignment with patriotism.

McCoy Back To Plan Election In Nicaragua

Brigadier General Frank McCoy, chairing Nicaragua's national board of elections, landed from Cristobal and called General Augustin Landing a small, obscure figure. He plans to go to Washington to confer with the State Department and the President on upcoming events in Nicaragua.

New York G Goneral Frank RM. McCoy National Board of Elections of Nicaragua Cristobal C. Z Augusting Tan Mountains Ray McCoy Washington Atnte Department

Cleveland Girl Plans Ocean Flight Next Summer

Miss Cirrie Lellet of Cleveland High aims to fly from Cleveland to Paris next summer, possibly July or August, with about a hundred flying hours. She has refused outside offers to fund the trip, seeks local capital, and hopes the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce or other groups will finance the voyage despite past withdrawn offers. Major John Rory in charge says Lellet is experienced and capable, preparing for the feat with two seats reserved for the flight.

Cleveland Cirrie Lellet Gridialé Pares Yeekond Mina Wollet Cleveland, Chamber of Commerce Finyone Uneia Cleveliml Mica Veltet Chamber of Femmares Metremen Flima

Doctors Puzzled By Youth With Heart On Right Side

Andrew Riegler, an eight year old Lamar School student born May 25, 1920 in Canada, displays situs inversus with heart on the right. Doctors across the world examined him, including a recent Robert B. Green Hospital lecture, yet no other diseases were found and his parents report he has heard only the physicians' voices.

Lille Buel Andrew Riegler Lamar School Oki Fia Andrey’. Jiurestx Tack Hiegler Canada Robert B. Green Hospital

Six Men Drowned As River Floods In Czechoslovakia

Floodwaters from the Neutra River inundate countryside near Tratiblava causing panic and shortages. Six men are reported drowned as the river overflows, with towns and villages along its banks placed on alert.

Czechoslovakia Tratiblava Stromen Wers Growne Neutra

Europa Will Fly by Southern Route

Dessau Germany May 12 The southern entryway of the Azores has been chosen for the Atlantic attempt of the Tipkers plane Europa with the Austrian actors. From Rudol sfau Germany the plane will fly to Zurich Switzerland Lisbon Portugal Le Ancres and thence to New York.

Europa Dessau Gremany Azores Unebras Tmi Wilong Yllot Johann Risties Rudolsfau Germany Urich Switzerland Lisbon Portugal le Ancres New York

Belgian Financier Studies U S Method

Belgian financier Captain Alfred Loewenstein on a Chicago to Washington inspection trip, journeying after reviewing local properties. John Mitchell says he suspects the rip may be tied to a plan by Captain Teron Strin. Flight details note he traveled 46 Chicago Thursday from Conan.

Ghicago Alfred Loewenstein Chicago Willy Properties Washington Dy C John Mitchell Teron Strin Conan

Local Rent Notes and Names From OCR Fragment

Unclear OCR fragment lists multiple names and rents with addresses such as 21% Broadway and 414 Cameron MT. Mentions Ming Hazel Gonzalez Camer onthe and others. some entries include Lafayette and Belden avenues. No coherent event or story emerges from the legible text.

Ming Hazel Gonzalez Cameronthe A.D. Taener Treaveriin H. A. Vortfler Broadway Uriren Katoh Donealon Cameron Nese Lafayette Tetila Altay Ifs Belden

Wheeler backs Smith for President in Montana letter

Washington May 12 14 A Western analyst Wheeler of Montana supports Governor Smith as the best Democratic choice for the presidency. He praises Smith as a liberal in the best sense a born Democrat who would improve conditions under the Harding Coolidge era and notes Smith’s farm policy and law enforcement stance. Wheeler’s letter urges acclamation for Smith and cites Montana support and opposition to Walsh and Reed.

Washington Wheeler Montana Smith New York Corvens Democrata Tate Lalallette Cangin Democratic Central Walkh McDowrll Walsh Comitteeman J. Bruce Krener Middle West West Treasury Department Harding-Coolidge Stith

Hoover fund details surface in Hoover campaign payouts

Washington May 19 report shows approximately 350000 dollars connected to Hoover campaign finances as the Senate campaign committee probes Hoover for details. Key donors include Edsel Ford and several New Jersey and New York figures. spending spread across national headquarters and state committees in Indiana and New York.

Washington Iar Vations Senate Herbert Meever Pata Thepublican Hanies W. Good Farmer Towa Commerce Secretarix Drita Kanena City Wens Fin Fuether Hoover Fional Hoover Carr Edsel Ford Treuresen Fort New Jersny Senatar Filer New Terary Tuling Rosenwald Chicago Paul Ganetier Dyyer New Jersey Qt. I. Mosen New York Wieser SEWN Walter J. Hope Slovon VK. Macy Ttired Busiess Man of Tong Island RD. Chapin Arthur Waterfall Alvin McUaules Sll Detroit

Federal Radio Commission Seeks Equal Access for Candidates

Washington May 12 Federal Radio commission chairman Gra ft E. Robinson directed attention to the act requiring broadcasters to extend equal opportunities to all candidates for public office who wish to further campaigns by air. He said licensees are not obliged to allow use of their stations but if one is allowed others seeking the office must have the same chance. Any violation of this section could be reason for revocation of license. Divorces granted list follows with several names and dates. Local Albion item notes a business section crowd and puzzled merchants amid the day’s events.

Washington E. Robinson Federal Radio Commission W21 Robinson Mohinson

Mexico expects Karolyi in June

Mexico City May 32 Com it Michael Karolsi former head of the Hungarian government who was barred from the United States last year by immigration authorities is expected to arrive here from Paris early in June. It is said he will spend about one month in Madrid and Central America studying political and social conditions.

Mexico Karolyi Mexico City Michael Karolsi United States Paris Earry Tt Iss Modina Center America

Hollywood Girl Chapter 56 Continues Romance and Tension

In a sunlit beach club scene Gus is confronted over a past insult while Bobbie recalls his kindness and contemplates her precarious job. Rosie Riley and an extra man critique MacCloud as Bobbie drifts between admiration and unease with Les offering a late dinner after the day’s drama.

Bobbie Tim Gus Rosemary Riley MacCloud Wall Hays Gus Bobbie Riley

Two Army Amphibian Planes Flight to Greenland Island

On May 12 two Army amphibian planes began the first leg of a flight from Washington toward Greenland Island to assist Bremen’s trans Atlantic mone venture. The lead aircraft, Oaib, was piloted by Lieut. Muir Fairchild with Maj. Gen. James E. Fechet supervising, aiming to reach Greenly Island with fuel stops near Portland Maine. The second plane, Oaib, piloted by Capt. Tra Baker and Fred Melehite, will return to base if landing proves impossible. If landing is unfeasible they may drop Bremen supplies by parachute. Junkers officials requested the mission to prevent Bremen from remaining imprisoned on the island. A fatal auto accident in Berlin killed Mrs. Dill Holnke, 25, wife of Mmil Bohoke, conductor of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra.

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