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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1927
Page
1
Davis surveys housing conditions for soldiers amid unclear text. Fragmentary notes mention Houston GunnSmnitey post and San Anita arrival with vague references to maintenance, safety, and building issues.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a military operations note describing Blue forces and Red forces clashing around Samy Antonio and New Braunfels. It mentions the Sand Division intercepting a Red force, maneuvers near Leon Boring, and various divisions, decoys, and aerial support planned for a night operation with Brooksfield and Wine Haven references.
Fragmentary report describes a tumultuous street scene with punches and shoves ending in a kiss. Police intervened as officers restrained participants and led one to a private cell for questioning. The incident sparked clashes among bystanders and a tense confrontation with officials.
May 17 report of tensions between Lloyd Bertand navigator and Charles A Tevine of the Bellanca Columbiamonoplane project. Delays and threats to remove the aircraft were discussed to prevent Byrd and Lindbergh from finishing tests first, amid contract disputes and ongoing delays to the trans Atlantic flight plan.
A masked intruder gripped Mrs Lee Wilson by the throat in her home near 1790 W Dock Thursday evening as flood fears spread. A small baby cried during the break in, the assailant escaped through a window. Police searched the area with no trace. In Melville Louisiana residents fled as the levee breach sent floodwaters up to 22 feet, prompting evacuation by Texas & Pacific relief trains. Eyewitness accounts describe refugees escaping in night clothes amid wreckage as waters inundated buildings and homes along the riverbank.
In Willacy County, Judge A B Crane and five others faced intimidation charges. Proceedings were continued, with several defendants listed and a judge’s decision deferred as cases remain unresolved in Med eouth.
Police investigate a double homicide involving George Me Powistt and Margie Pibe, tied to the Tuscout Corporation of California. Relatives say the couple were at home when shots were fired during an apparent domestic incident. Suspects remain sought as authorities review possible motives and connections.
Three cameramen are present to film maneuvers for Motri Auld. The project involves a revived film cooperation centered at Hin Steinthonghitel. Stakes or exact outcomes are not clearly stated. readable details emphasize production setup and personnel.
A plane wreck today near Marvinti in the Sberdaen ygravinye Erman area killed Havalt Giger while he prepared to depart for Ste vomew Crip. Authorities report the aircraft burned and was destroyed on takeoff at United Binks via intermediate dept.
President Coolidge resumed duties after a brief illness described as a cold in the chest. He attended a ceremony at the White House near the Capitol and planned to deliver his address before the group later in the day.
School board struggles over Miss Ora Johnson retention as Brackenridge High considers dismissal. Superintendent Marshall Johnslum notes board charter limits actions to voting on principals while charges against Johnson are to be contested. Sentiment shifts among supporters threaten Johnson’s removal as several members pledge support to her opponent.
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