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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1936

Page

16

Spain Warns Spain on US Property Seizures

Washington reports the United States warned Spain against seizing American property and demanded indemnification where property is temporarily taken under international law. Eric C. Wendelin delivered the message from Madrid and the State Department, with Under-Secretary William Phillips outlining the policy.

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German Residents Executed by Spanish Communists

Four German residents of Spain were executed by Spanish Communists after being captured near Barcelona while attempting to reach the French border on July 24. Three were active Nazi party members. all were German nationals with permits to cross the frontier. Germany protested over seizure of the German sector front headquarters in Barcelona amid Nazi propaganda accusations.

Berlin Spain Telthant Maszid Geraiiny Seiztve Baruelona

Cadiz Capture Claimed By Rovalgts

Cadiz in southern Spain reportedly rose in defense as government forces clashed with Gen Franco's insurgent troops. The battle near the Guadarramas tested both sides with heavy fighting and was part of a wider push toward Madrid. Government reports claimed rebel generals killed or captured, while loyalist reinforcements moved to block advances. Major reshuffles were noted at war ministry as strategic plans unfolded.

Cadiz Spain Ssuadatrama Madrid Guadarramas Jose Gil Robles Guadarams Inisses el Alto del Leon Nen Gorgones Dadric Usto Majoce Sarabing Manuel Azana War Ministry Liston Cabitin Marquis Cuvalcantt I- Sumgent Madria

Rebels Gain Ground as Madrid Crisis Deepens

In the Straits of Gibraltar fierce combat reported between rebel and loyalist forces. Government announces air war against the revolutionaries and a push toward Zaragoza while rebel forces advance on Madrid. Mola’s columns push toward Burgos as royal family members face arrest if seen in rebel lines.

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British Playwright Douglas Murray Dies at 73 in Surrey

Douglas Murray, a prolific British playwright aged 73, died of a heart attack in Weybridge Surrey. He rewrote plays for the English stage over decades and authored works including A Sentimental Goes The Man From Toronto What Fools We Are and others performed from 1907 through 1929. The piece also notes Hollywood influenced beauty standards in Sing Baby Sing with lyric details about a chorus girl.

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Garner Praises Texas Delegation At Centennial Event

Garner addressed 10,000 at the Cotton Bowl praising the Texas Centennial exposition and endorsing state leaders. He recalled a 1933 agreement with Heehl er, praised President Roosevelt, and defended Texas lawmakers against claims of dictatorial danger, noting the delegation’s opposition to such trends.

Sheppard Allred Alfred Ronsgvelt Farley Lehman New vi Texas United States Roose Garner Jfheehler Cotton Bowl Exposition Grounds

Garner Refuses to Fish for Cameras at Centennial Expo

In Dallas at the centennial exposition, Vice President Garner refused the public stunt of fishing for a decorative bass with Rangerettes present. He quipped he would not fish, denying the near-promoted photo op. Garner and Mrs. Garner arrived in Fort Worth by train and were greeted by local delegates before a rest and dinner at the Fort Worth Frontier Centennial.

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Red Amazons in Spain War Report Disturbing Details

Edward Hunter reports on women serving with loyalist forces in the Spanish Civil War. He describes a 19 year old Dutch or German woman with a machine gun near Baragossa, notes women in every unit, and cites nursing roles, family pairs in arms, and women in Barcelona bureaus.

Edwar Coprelekt Ate Lerida Catglonis Tardtenta Baragossa Saragossa Barcelona Catalonia Vurea

Memphian Vernon Omlle Dies in Chicago Flight Crash

Vernon G. Omlle 41 of Memphis perished with seven others when a Chicago and Southern Air Lines Lockheed Electra crashed near St. Louis. He was a famed Memphis aviator and husband of Phoebe Fairgrave Omlle, the pioneering female flyer. Weather hampered the Chicago bound flight with a 2600 foot ceiling lowering to 500 feet, visibility reduced to a quarter mile, and overcast skies. The article notes Omlle’s stature in Southern aviation and his role as Auroras aviation educator to his wife.

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Broadway at Fifth Street Classified Ad Offer

Simple notice urges readers to place light classified ads at Broadway and Fifth Street, promising easy access for job seekers and advertisers. The fragment hints at a straightforward service location and payment method, inviting participation.

Broadway Fifth Street

Stop Chills and Fever Hinted Malaria Remedy Ad

An old time medical ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a cure for malaria and a general tonic. It claims the product purges infection from blood and builds up vitality with quinine and iron. The ad touts safety for children and urges purchase at drug stores, noting price and bottle sizes.

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