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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1936

Page

12

Rebels Clash Near San Sebastian Front in Basque War Updates

Aug. 10 reports from Hendaye say reinforced Rebel troops moved to attack San Sebastian while Fascist forces pour into the rebel camp. Gen. Mola pressed by Franco to intensify efforts to seize Madrid as Leftist militia suffer heavy losses. Rebel HQ at Burgos active. claims of victory at Huesca include captured arms and prisoners amid mounting casualties.

Associated Frets Hendaye Prince Ban Sebastian Run Amouphoul Res Pamplona Fimilio Mola Rete Francisco Franco San Sebastian Aml Iran Burfog Guadarrama Mola Madrid Huesca Spain Java Sax Julisn Bus Mornccan T Frupelico” Franco San Sebastian Dathoa Irtn Sither

Deslrud gains in Spain's pro longed war amid rebel push

Madrid reports government gains across widespread areas as loyal forces claim victory in urban centers. Insurgent march toward Madrid continues amid heavy fighting in the north and south. Americans prepare to evacuate Madrid, with 30 to 40 planning to sail to Valencia aboard the Quincy. Britain protests to Spain over the yacht incident involving Capt Rupert Bavile and the wounded Mrs Bavile.

Madrid Valencis United States Quincy Socialis Rupert Bavile Paris Mutsalini Italy Burgos Hayelperai Guadarrama Yesay Savile Osjan Lisbon Araft Cohors Comet Bayonne France Almttente Celera

Steel Shipments Rise for United States Steel

Rhinment of tin shed sleet products by the United States Steel Corporation shows OS0801 tons, marking an increase of 4,786 thousand tons from the totals of 886,065 tons. The company reported an unmuticed today.

York United States Steel Corporaton

Frenchship Sold to Reds Amid Spanish Civil War Tensions

Paris dispatch reports thirteen high speed French Dewdline airplanes shipped from Toulouse to Madrid before France halted all war materiel exports to Spain. Officials say Europe’s powers nearly agree on neutrality pledges to avert a wider conflict. If Madrid can man the planes, the radical regime could gain a significant aerial advantage.

Wsitersa Serpice Paris Toulouse Madrid Spal Universal Serving Europe Brench Cuticern Spain

Foreign Reds Aid Spain's Cause Revealed

A censored report claims foreign Communist volunteers form a unit aiding the radical Spanish government in the civil war. An insurgent staff aide reportedly leaked that rebel leaders fear a swift, decisive intervention and are taking extraordinary precautions for a potential French-backed advance.

ARMY Pamplona Spain AWE SOA Red Foreign Legion France Sli

Warn Americans to Leave Madrid Amid Siege Threats

The state department ordered Americans to depart Madrid as threats of a major raid intensified. Charge G. Wendelin at the Spanish capital reported the warning, while the U S cruiser Guiney I steamed toward Palma to evacuate refugees amid the acute situation developing between Madrid and besieged areas.

Madrid Washington State Department Wendelin U.S Guiney I Palma Criser Valencia Ditpatcnes

Montijo Reported in Rebels Hands

Report from Lisbon says a rebel column led by Colonel Bustejon captured Montijo near Badajoz. Advices claim Communist forces and Madrid garrison troops are retreating from Badajoz as rebel planes bomb the city and demand surrender within two hours.

Montijo Lisbon Portugal Bustejon Badajoe Madrid Regite BaAlAgo

Contractor Inspects New Post Office Project in San Antonio

A. W. Kuliche, prominent contractor, visited San Antonio Monday to review the new post office and federal building work. He will remain several days. A five room house at 127 Klein is offered for sale at 2500 dollars in the light classified ads.

P. O A.W. Kuliche Geminal Gin Chatke Posts Office Federal San Anton Klein Saie

Loyalist Caravan Seizes Azaila Front in Spain Conflict

Reports from Caspe to Zaragoza detail a Loyalist advance toward Saragossa using a bus caravan of 400 to 500 militiamen aided by air bombardment. Azaila was captured under fire after a shelling period, with volunteers from Aragon among the colorful forces. Casualties were light. advance pressed at under 3 miles per hour amid sporadic artillery.

Edward Hunter Intereutionial News Service Casper Saragossa Spain Pina Ebro Pino Lerida Caspe Fin Azala Azaila Azalla Aragon Puebla de Hihjar Azails

Quin County Talks Relief Plan Amid Compact Session

County commissioners and Mayor Quin convened in a brief session aiming to craft a local relief solution. Federal aid for surplus commodities distribution was halted after a state review found the county could not establish a relief administration and could only fund direct relief. The group plans to travel to Austin Tuesday to meet Adam Johnson, state relief chief.

K. Quin Quin Austin Adam Johnson

Brooks Sends Three Planes to Wyoming for Inspection

Three Brooks geld airplanes were taken to Port Francis E. Wars h Wyoming Monday for the annual inspection led by Maj. Gen. Herbert J. Brees, commander of the Second Division. The planes departed from Trooty Meld at 8 am Sunday. Kyle Revhen leads the flight with Lieutenants M. A. Bateman, Jom WT Fourchery, Ex Son Kesler, and Caden W. Walls in the crew. Ab Corps reserve counts among the participants.

Brooks Wyoming Port Francis E. Warsh Wyo Herbert J. Brees Trooty At & Am Senday Gaps Revhen Kyle Batenan Jom Fourchery Kesler Caden

Bond Texas Woman in Fatal Shooting

Corsicana reports a fatal shooting with a 92 year old woman dying from a pistol wound. Police say Letha Edgens was released on bond of 5000 dollars on a murder charge. Details of the incident are unclear in the fragmented text.

Bond Texas Corsicana al' Jen Parsons Létha Edgeens

Rebels Clam Santander as Bay of Biscay falls to attack

Rebels claim Santander and the Bay of Biscay coast fell to their attack. The rail station at Sali lander and surrounding province advances reported in a brief dispatch from Spanish Morocco dated August 10.

Lishon Baitigal Provine Salilander Bay of Biscay Reteale Railio Station al Rela Spanish Morocco

Hermann Lodge to Have Movies for Members and Friends

Sienecing lodge No 43 of the Order of the Sons of Hermann will entertain members and their friends with a moving picture show after the regular meeting on Monday. Funds raised will aid lodge activities with light costs for refreshments.

Hermann Lodge Sienecing Lodge No. 43 Order of the Sons of Hermann Egbert Schweppe

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