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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1928
Page
1
A misspelled but clear note announces Secretary Wilbur orders for three large dirigibles to rival Los Angeles and German giants Count Zeppelin. The plan includes Zeppelins built by Gaotyear Zevnelin corp with a fleet carrying explosives and air force planes for scouting, aiming to deter surprise attacks and project American power abroad.
The article reports General Pershing addressing the tenth national American Legion convention urging that at the January general election less than 40 percent voted, warning that apathy endangers democracy. It notes political shifts with tariffs, migration issues, and commentary from business leaders amid Democratic and Republican conversations. The piece mentions Governor Smith and remarks from James Simpson of Marshall Field and Company, plus broader regional political dynamics.
The Los Angeles naval dirigible, circling San Antonio and nearby towns, spent about an hour on Monday morning at the opening of the Denth annual convention. It arrived from Lakehurst, passed San Antonio and Port San Pills, and then headed for Fort Worth after signaling farewell messages. Commanded by Commander If We Wiley, the airship followed a route via New Orleans and Houston before the return flight.
Thorns Dixon age 17 died from burns after a blaze erupted when a flaming tank exploded at a gas station. Attendants at Santa Rosa infirmary held little hope for recovery as firemen responded with first aid.
Hickman of Angeles Cal, under death sentence for the murder of Marion Parker, a Tacarald girl, had his appeal to the Supreme Court denied today by Justice Hutherlanil. The ruling ends an earlier appellate effort after Get. 10.
Reported preparations on the Graft Zeppelin as it nears departure for Takehurst Tuesday afternoon. Officials adjust fuel, gas power, and oil reserves amid fierce Atlantic winds. Crew including Commander Hans von Hehiller work under Chief Engineers Siegel and Benrle to ready the ship for an extended round trip.
The Light announces a Special Legion and Achievement edition arriving Tuesday sold at five cents per copy Reserve your copy today amid a limited run and promotional timing for the official Legion edition release
The bodies of Mrs. Clyvie Dyker, 85, and her three children were found in their home in Herwyn, West Site swhurch. The mother apparently killed her children and then died by a self-inflicted act this morning.
A shaky hand drawn flier notes Secretary of War Dwight Davis will depart Dallas on a Fokker transport from Kelly Field and be brought to San Antonio. The campaign indicates the secretary of war is scheduled to arrive in Texas on Monday afternoon at 1:10.
AM policemen were issued white gloves Monday morning as they received their orders for patrolling the city business district. The gloves, paid for by the city, accompany the officers on duty along with glove and FO G extra provisions.
A weather bulletin notes Tuesday conditions with near freezing lows around 16 degrees. It reports daytime highs, scattered clouds, and a mix of southerly winds over East Texas with a northwest tendency in some areas.
At the municipal auditorium opening session of the national convention the American Legion heard Governor John J. Veezhing and dignitaries from the nation and abroad. General Pershing and notable guests were introduced, with telegrams from President Coolidge read aloud. The program proceeded with minor delays as committee reports were presented and the convention followed its schedule.
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