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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1927

Page

5

Army Air Maneuvers to Welcome Distinguished Chiefs in San Antonio

General officers and foreign attachés gather in San Antonio for combined ground and air maneuvers described as the southwest’s most extensive operations. Attaches from France, England, Canada, Germany, and Japan join U S observers as pilots from Brooksfield and Kelly Field prepare for training and air combat drills.

Dwight Des Davison Southwest San Antonio oHfcers United States Cavaley A Ae Patric Petee A. A. Iden Erttierr Este Fr. Fecht Air Corps G. A . Dumont France Aveusta ‘Villa Seis Conmanier Hetherington Isk Ww & Sistem England de V. Anderson Grong Brot Canada Emil ‘Wiehl Germany 3. Seoda Japan Mlajss L. Zalonga E. B. Remnett Air Corns Feeher Cabrigsde G. Prath Carl Spatz J. 5 Ae J. T. McNerney Wooten Birst Lieat J. Ipeton

Navy Draft Stirs New England War Work Plans

An internal government note discusses mobilization and defense efforts in New England. It mentions naval readiness, manpower requests, and potential modifications to factory output to support war needs. The document emphasizes coordinated action among military and civilian institutions.

Tom Mix Seething Divorce Talk Sparks Paris Scandal

The article reports on Tom Mix and his wife Victoria Ford amid divorce rumors and marital tensions spanning a decade. It notes Mrs Mix received funds, disputes over separation, and Mix’s stance on divorce while hinting at a broader Paris sensationalism.

Palversate Ture Marovata Victoria Ford Paris Tom Ais Ales Mix Mixes

All mash versus mixed grain feeding for chicks debated

A discussion among poultry breeders in New England and Florida reviews whether mash alone sustains young chicks or if a grain mash mix supports steady growth. Reports recount two flocks, one thriving briefly on mash then stalling, another flourishing on a grain-based diet after a transition.

Graves New England Florida Revelvine

New York State Sees Record Spring Tree Planting Surge

Adirondack and Catskill lands witness rapid reforestation as conservation commission reports up to 20,040,000 trees to be planted this spring, with Thomas Lorker pledging 3,600,000 on his Serajaza estate. Andrew F. Poord notes success with balsam fir and red pine, amid favorable planting conditions despite rain.

Albany Ile Conservation Commission Lorker Andrew Foard Bergen Comatesain Luun Andrew F. Amedon

Flood pilots ferry cupaliss to flood victims along rivers

Four of the five Kelip Feld pilots sent to Little Thick to aid flood sufferers along the Arkansas and Mississippi rivers return to base. Lieut. E F Booth remains on duty at Little Rock. Returnees listed as Bingkburn IWW Presser Col J D Grisham and Master Sera EL FB Searlell.

Little Thick Arkansas Mississippi San Antonio E. F. Booth Litle Rock Bingkburn IWW Presser J. D Grisham Sera EL FB. Searlell

Seminole Oil Field Faces Shutdown

The Seminole oil field, a leading Southwest producer, faced a shutdown after a New York meeting where fifteen top producers voted to adopt a shutdown order. Operators will halt nonessential drilling and restrain new wells not offset.

Seminole Oil Field Tusa Tiansminole New York Thornlay

Chicago to Fete De Pineo Again Event Announcement

Chicago to fete De Pineo again with city officials and Italian colony leaders welcoming Commander Frances De Pinele Frniion and four others arriving tomorrow for the second event within a few weeks as announced.

Chicago Frances de Pinele

Civil Service Act Hearing Arranged In Texas

Public hearing on civil service reform set for Monday night in Austin. Gov and Rep J Wallace participate as members of the committee on state affairs. The session will review proposed changes affecting officers and careers within state government. The assembly plans to consider testimony from lawmakers and interested parties.

Austin Alata Fie J. Wallace Freelane Vtaf Howes

Flying Wins in RR Ge First Pursuit Encounter Over San Antonio

Reported aerial clashes Saturday as the First Pursuit Group attacked bounders near San Antonio. Pilots flew about 200 mph, reformed quickly, and pursued the formation under fire. One pilot briefly lost position but kept formation. observers debated the outcome of the engagement. An exhibition to follow, with maneuvers by various units, concluded without casualties.

San Antonio Erecanner Prac Honker Tilatsaa Wither Ateurytis

Protest Seizure of China Mission Protest Seizure

Fragmented report from Washington references a diplomatic protest over seizure in China. Mentions consular officials, a military action, and a state department response amid unclear details and garbled names. The piece implies U S concerns with authority over seized territories or assets and protests by Netloinlat soldiers reported by a foreign dispatch.

Univerant Washington Meanie Ye Lockbart Seixaer Faithernn Mleslane Benavurly al Sinyang Netloinlat

Gen Malone To Fete Noted Visitors At Dinner

Av dinner honoring distinguished visitors announced for Thursday May 29 at the Malone home. After din ner they will view the world premiere of Wings at the Texas theatre to benefit the Second Division memorial fund. Guests include Secretary of War Davis and many generals and foreign attachés.

Srsadler Geneen Paul . Malone Thurston Pexas Theatre Second Division Memorial Fund Bwight Davis Secrersty B. ‘Drader Devigon France A. Vite Italy Lvio Scareni Emil Wiehl Goly Anderson Carinda TG. Hetherington Boxland Wes W. Bls Aleton Engands Gapt J.8. Scott England Tada Japan Angel J. Zulonga Argentine T. Tskuischi Jaran le Roshinge Charis Lincoln Porter Adams Jesse Laski Lavien Enhbard Harry Rogers W. B. ‘Cotte Gnehe Mexico Caplan del Camps Albusoni Blexico Acs Shoedy Mutone

Weather Delays Flight Leaders To Dallas San Antonio

Bad weather halts two air trips involving officials including True Davison and assistant B4 Adam. They planned to speak at an American Legion dedication in Dallas then continue to San Antonio. Planes from Kelly Field were to ferry Secretaries of War and other officers, with additional Fokker transport movements between Dallas, Dallas and San Antonio to complete the route.

Tulsa Wor Davison Adam Tuks American Legion Bik San Antonio Daline Treat L. J. Maitland Caat Exvin Mason M. Patrick Air Corps San Antonia Kelly Fokker Kelly Eld Dallas

Saturday Big Flying Day at Cau Branley Air Field

Public event announces two aviation maneuvers at Cau Branley on Saturday March 24 with restricted viewing. Gates open for spectators under military police direction. entry via Blaney Covrgill rules. a 200 aircraft display at Kelly Field Eden is promised.

Cau Branley Gram Arms Blaney and Covrgill Rxula Fredericksburg Kelly Vield E'vidas

Vatican Refuses Divorce to Prince Oy Limytrape

ROME May 4 The Vatican Tribunal refused to annul the marriage of Hilarion Yen Mese to Mary Therest 4iivin Wet, a member of the Gurl De Ta Ware family. The court ruled the marriage valid, despite prior Berlin divorce of Von Plisy and Mary Tivnes in 1993.

Rome Hilarion Yen Mese Mary Gurl de Ta Ware von Plisy Mary Tivnes Berlin

Widow Describes Murder of Bishop

Widow Milich, wife of Bishop Lother, recounts the night of his murder. She describes the assault in the study and the moments before the killer fled, signaling grief and a plea for justice as investigators pursue suspects.

Stork Brings Foxes At Brackenridge Zoo Rally

Local readers cheer as Brackenridge Park notes an uptick in fox population. Mr and Mrs Bed Fox, owners of the zoo, present Commissioner Ray Lambert with three poly hulls for the unnamed litter. Keener Herman Dreseh feeds the tiny foves from a saucer. The Minnesota fox reportedly the most valuable in the zoo.

Brackenridge Park San Bed ‘Fox Mingesoty San Antonio Boasters Pari Ray Lambert Keener Herman Dreseh Minnesota Fox

Eagles to tour Wichita Falls for 1924 convention

The San Antonio Aerie No. 70 of the Order of Eagles plans a May 19 to 18 trip to Wichita Falls for the 1924 convention bid. Delegates will stop in Port Worth for a class and return via Dallas, with a Dallas guard list of officers named for the journey.

Fonwrtery San Antepio Aerie No. 70 Order of Engles Sunde Wichita Falls San Aptanis Deleguion Port Worth War of Dallas San Antonio U. Steifler Vhaieman W. Tsoutec Weave D Sam Goplmin PG. W. Rose Hoxty Spata Louis W. Schlersinger W. T-Meoly Frank Beegmane Jr Gus A. Schmitt William Moran H.R Narberg Hewin Frank Hugo Cinves

Mosquito Control Salary Drama Plays in Houston Officials

May 14 Houston officials face confusion over who determines mosquito control salaries as a mayoral figure hints at payroll anomalies. In Rockland Maine, the Giard station is abolished by Portland authorities, and Supervisor Sumner C. Slosner and secretary Elizabeth Beril are relieved of duties in a related move.

Kansas City Houston Pex Maxii Beach Edulis Fenire GIARD Rockland Vorel Torst Otfers Portland Officr Sumner C. Slosner Wiss Elizabeth Reril

AIG Chiefs Pride in Record Air Maneuvers Near Antonia

Air cargo officers in Sem Antonia and distant fields reported a record air exercise with 100 airplanes reaching early Saturday. The operation involved 20 pursuit ships under Maj. T. G. Lanphlee, 20 attack planes under Maj. Frank D. Lackinad, and 30 pursuit ships in formation, along with bombers, transporters, photographers, and observation planes from multiple bases. One ship damaged and another delayed by forced landing as weather affected takeoff. wrecks included a Dive Lorber plane from Langtey Held wrecked in Oklahoma.

Sem Antonia Sar Anteno Smuciey Sromad Vna Flint Arkansas Maj T. G. Lanphlee Selfridge Tier Mich Ma. D. Fe. Brereton Fore Langley Fie Var Ang Port Crackett Ander Frank D Lackinad Fort Riley Aiter Coromador B.D. Arnold McCook Field Bolling Polling Field Langtey Oklahoma Fort Ham Mouston Rommend Bernolde

Three Boys Die In Crossing Wreck In Michigan

Hout Mich May 14 authorities investigated a crossing wreck that killed three boys Doane Faechid 18 Virgil Paivchila 14 and Lin ence Lambert 16. The fatalities occurred near the railroad crossing as life crews responded to the scene.

Hout, Mich Anengi Ies Ap Alto Tenbutt-Tesineres Doane Faiechid Virgil Paivchila Linence Lambert

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