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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1928
Page
9
Cadet Richard Dugan, a student at Kelly Field and member of the Air Corps’ famous parachute club, leapt from a pursuit plane during aerobatics northwest of the aerodrome. The tail spin began at 4000 feet and the parachute failed to deploy, ending the pursuit training accident.
Fragmented account recalls Roald Amundsen regaining control of a pursuit plane before dying near the North Pole while attempting to rescue a crew. His debts totaling under 1000 dollars are paid, and Trinids paid 15000 kroner for his medals. The piece also mentions Spinoza’s pocket knife estate, Elsie Mackay, and a crashed machine with dying signals amid a broader reflection on wealth and fame.
In New York on November 22 Captain William Bandra, once master of the steamer Vestris, testified he would have begun lifeboat launches earlier if the circumstances were less acute. Fireman Toxhill testified leaks began a day before the ship sank and he observed no repairs being attempted.
Fragmented report recalls a Atlantic voyage to South America with the Vestris as it sank after water flooded the hopper and stoke hole. A stoker describes lifeboat failure and women and children being cast into the sea as the ship capsized amid a chilling scene of panic and duty.
John F Unrt lett Assistant Postmaster General and Carl V Schunennn Assistant Secretary of the Treasury arrived in San Antonio to inspect the federal building and study need for a new one. Mayor Chambers and chamber officials met business leaders at the Menger Hotel to discuss site options and potential series of meetings. A report suggests San Antonio may receive 1 500 000 from a 1920 federal buildings fund for erection and maintenance.
Fragmentary text reports a hatchet attack on a man identified as Gansha and a claim by Police Captain Jamey Doherty that the suspect resembles an artist. The excerpt shows confusion over injuries and movements, with sparse details and officials signaling a broader police inquiry.
Collinnel from page one reports ongoing negotiations for a compromise on telephone rates. A 50 cent cut from the current 24 rate for straight line residence service is likely as a basis, with possible further reductions on other classes. City officials deny any formal proposal and say future meetings will be public or announced.
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