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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1927

Page

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Flood Threat Looms as Louisiana Towns Face Rising Waters

Massive Mississippi flood crest reaches three towns in Louisiana, with Grosse Tete and nearby parishes braced for inundation. Red Cross evacuations from New Iberia proceed as a fleet assembles at Plaquemine for relief operations.

Orleans Mer Inun Anchent Sooners Red Cross New Iberia Bayou Teche Spanish Lake Hood Grosse Tote Kervilis Parish New Orleans Baton Rouge Grosse Tete Therville West Baton Rouge Boinfe Coupee Assumption McCreadivak T. My Cline Tureen Southern Pacific Railroad Atehafilaya River Morgan City Ageinet Pleoremine Missippi River Atchafalnra Pasin Jeanerette

Anti Third Term League Formed to Oppose Coolidge

New York May 30. A new anti third term league to oppose renomination of President Coolidge was announced in a commingled statement to today’s newspapers by Henry Salant, a New York lawyer, and Joie Roosevelt. Salant serves as president with headquarters in his offices. The league includes New York state senator Joby Oskman as secretary and Adam King as treasurer.

New York Cosliige Henry Salant Joie Rotssvelt Salant Biz Henee Henry Herser Andrew

Coolidge Relative Dies in El Paso Gas Accident

In El Paso, 80 year old Veronta Von Rhein reportedly died from carbon monoxide gas in a garage yesterday. The deceased, related by marriage to President Coolidge, is identified as Minnie Coolidge, wife of Von Rhein.

Vermacconas

Balloon Race Set for National Elimination Test

Aaron Ohio May 50 UF Fif teen pilots vie in national elimination race to win the WW Litchfield trophy and qualify for the Gordon Bennett Cup. Fifteen hydrogen balloons are due to lift from Cleveland Akron at 4 43 p m local time amid fair conditions barring wind or other obstacles.

Aaron Ohio Cleveland-Akropepee

Two Fascisti slain in New York memorial march

Two black shirted Fascisti followers were killed in New York on Memorial Day as they moved to join a parade. Jovent Carisi, a tailor, and Nicholas Amor tos, a printer, were stabbed and shot at 184rd Street and Third Avenue by lawn assailants.

New York 184Rd Street Third Avenue Jovent Carisi Nicholas Amortos

Mussolini Forbids Airmen to Marry Edict Limits Officers' Marital Rights

An official decree from Mussolini bans aviation officers from marrying until age 30. In Rome landlords vow to comply by reducing rents on homes apartments and shops by ten to 25 percent as part of the relief order.

Talverani Rome Todey Pren Fay Mussolini

Flags Displayed in Downtown Honor War Beads Campaign

United Spanish War Veterans begin a flag and bunting display campaign in Dageliquettetown, installing brass flag pole sockets every 20 to 25 feet along downtown sidewalks. The project aims for completion on Flag Day June 14, spearheaded by Eugene Hetarii Camp and Maj. F. G. Griffis, with support from local organizations and military officials.

Sen Antonio Obeedes Das Dag Eliquette United Spanish War Veterans Eugene J. Hetarii United Spanish War Veteras Ig Mars Tein F. G. Griffis Washington

Party Urges U. S. to Sell Beer and Light Wines

Indianapolis May 4 The National party platform committee adopted a plank calling for修改 Volstead law changes to permit sale of light wines and beer under government control The platform also supports direct currency issue government wealth control and wartime old age pensions John Zebind of Independence is national chairman The platform goes to the party convention in St Louis on July 5

Tndianapolte Ind Nional Party St Louis John Zebnd Independence

Five Die in Virginia Storm Across Two States

Five persons are known to have lost their lives during a wind and rain storm across southwestern Virginia and eastern Tennessee last night. Three were drowned at Gale City, Fo, and two at Elizabethtaws, Tean.

Aoak Virginia Bristol Tennessee Gale City Elizabethtaws Tean

Altercation Leaves Black Man Slashed in City Districts

Police search for suspect after a Black man was slashed during an assault on Sunday night near Lee Myras and Sen Life streets. Victim received injuries to the left side. attacker identified as another Black man. Authorities urge public tips leading to suspect arrest.

Robert B. Green Tracker Vane War Lee Myras Sen Life Atreets

Auto Race Entries List at Indianapolis May 30

A partial entry list for the Indianapolis motor race shows drivers and cars from Frankk Zackbari to Fred Erane with teams including Miller, Duesenberg, and Cooper. Notable names include Ralph Hepburn, Wilbur Shaw, and Jack Petticard among others in a long row of car numbers and affiliations.

Indianapolis Ind Frankk Zackbari Diller Peter de Paolo Miller Leon Doray Harry Harts Erskine Miller Ralph Hepburn Boyle Cli Woodbury Bob McDonagh Cooper Dave Lewis Benny All Cooper Norman George Sanders Duenenbert Louis Scheider Bate Stapp Duesenbers Tommy Milton Detroit Wade Morton Duesenberg Anthony Gulatto Dave Evans al Coley Fred Lechlider Figia Vinony Hill Niche Bemy Shat

Memorial rites honor fallen soldiers and fathers

A damaged, fragmentary tribute recounts ceremony at a national cemetery with veterans, widows, and children paying respects. It recalls flowers placed for soldiers, the quiet march of history, and a hopeful note that past battles are remembered, though the text is garbled.

Trose Ross

Goolidge Pays Homage To War Dead

President Coolidge honors fallen servicemen in a Memorial Day service, emphasizing justice, restraint in arms, and the duty to defend liberty. He cites history from 1776 to World War I and argues for a strong but limited military to deter aggression while pursuing peace. He urges unity and warns that nations must avoid oppression and upheaval by upholding international law.

Coolidge America Iarse' Pengenes Gad Goolidge United States Tt Fa

Memorial OY Face Marked by Accidents

A coast driver Borger suffers severe injuries after a tire explosion causes his car to skid and roll over. Spectator and driver injuries mount as multiple accidents plague the first 100 miles, including Norman Batten’s flame engulfed car and heroic stop.

Borger Smith Kehlert Bergece Koblert Bergere Norman Batten Brooklyn Batten Gaes Head Hatten Inles Bliinghor Memphis Ag Tillinghoe Wreckay Blinghoes Dave Letis Lewis Hartz

Soldier Hurt in Fall at San Pedro Park

Roy Morgan of Company EB First Infantry was slightly injured when he fell from a side in Las Pedro park Sunday. He was knocked unconscious and is recovering at Fort Sam Houston station hospital on Monday.

San Pedro Las Pedro Park Roy Morgan First Infantry Fort Sam House Station Hospital Morgan

Boys to Prepare Y Camp Grounds for Opening

An advance party will leave in the morning to Kerrville to prepare the YMCA camp grounds for its formal opening on June 16. Members include HE D Frederick and others.

Praix Hosa Kerrville & O HE. D Frederick Chdd

Legionnaire's Body Found at Crescent Lake Funeral

At Crescent Lake near DSHRGSH Nebraska an American Legion funeral detail found the body of member Francis J. Herbert Sidnex Reb insurance man who drowned while duck hunting last October. Graves decorated as brothers mourned and honored him in the lake area.

Lake As Neb American Legionnaires Crescent Lake Francis J. Herbert Sidnex Reb Nile Difé

Body found after kidnapping feud in Valley area

Police in Valley New York are trying to identify a body found last night in Brome alley after a van was left by men who fled in two cars. Investigators believe the incident stems from a private feud and a kidnapping.

New York Brome Alley

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