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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
1
Arlington National Cemetery Virginia reports Wend Hoover delivers remarks marking Memorial Day with a call for lasting peace. He reflects on sacrifices of fallen service members and honors veterans while urging unity and renewal of national commitments to defend the Republic.
The Texas flood wrecked sections across Gexas for three days and more, caused by unprecedented May precipitation. Rivers rose beyond banks, isolating towns and destroying farms. In Gonzales to Wolff, thousands fled as La Guadalupe and San Marens rivers surged. Dozens reported drowned or missing in multiple counties as bridges failed and communications collapsed.
Patchy OCR notes show scattered baseball shorthand. Mentions include teams Pittaburgly RB and Chitage, with players Jaf Pittstslegh and Hemelegt Al, plus Daw son and RW. Also references Bastar 2050 and a few pitchers and batters names, lacking clear context or results.
In Des_ver city the Detroit team posted a 10 to 19 setback as Thallerins led with key plays involving Oxdell Conia Gerrell Sorrell and Milling. The game featured late rallies and notable defensive stands as UTIM and Long MO UTIM-F contributed to the score.
Perruvian aviators Carlos Tintllos and Carlos Argarra, accompanied by Perrin, departed from Byline field today for the initial leg toward Lima. Thunderstorms delayed the start but the group aimed to reach Lima on the projected route.
Miss Maryinn A Grinves of Providence is cited for winning $500 and a medal at a clamatinn ceremony. The event was part of the Army School of Nursing program and held in Washington. The report notes the nursing award and related honors given during the ceremony.
A Washington midshipman earns recognition for seamanship during regular training aboard the naval academy’s command ship. The award cites sharp skills, discipline, and readiness demonstrated by the cadet in ship handling and crew coordination under routine drill conditions.
The brief item notes a theater opening at Range Rungh in Texas on May 2. It mentions management by TL G. Feels and a shiny operator, reflecting a local business debut this week.
The report details a fatal crash at the Indianapolis event where Moore, Gleason, Kisselt and others were involved. Spence and Stapp placed, average speeds cited, car wreck ends with Moore’s death and a long medical scene at the track hospital. The race reference notes a 24 year old victim and the crash timing near the first 100 miles of the event.
Town residents and education leaders discuss a proposed 4.25 million dollar school bond. Speakers urge passage, citing school needs and financing plans while critics warn of costs and timing. The debate includes local figures and questions about tax impact and urgency.
A disputed Sar Antonia Board of Education meeting reveals a plan to seek 2.5 million dollars for elementary and other schools, with supporters urging a 4.37 million total. Opponents call for a thorough survey to justify funding levels and emphasize the need to protect children’s welfare and local school standards.
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