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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1936

Page

14

Rebels Advance Toward Madrid From Toledo Front

Rebel forces push from Toledo toward Madrid as fascist columns move eastward with air bombardment and artillery roars. Loyalist defenses at Toledo and Navalmarat tested while new San Sebastian front plans unfold. Generals Franco and others direct the advance in a decisive phase of the Spanish conflict.

Jecp Pamplona Syainy Toledo Madrid Francisco. Franco Madid San Sebastian

Rebels Surge Ahead as Madrid War Escalates Across Front

Reports from the Guadarrama north of Madrid describe three covunias leading a spring offensive with about 200,000 nationalist troops and 800 to 12,000 Moroccan natives among them. General Milan Astray reviewed 2000 fighters for the southern march while women disguise as Kalangstas join Jose Primo de Rivera’s forces. Madrid authorities deny deaths of de Valera and others amid shifting rebel and government positions and rumors of bombings by French planes.

Omty Guadarmnipas Madrid Milan Astray Ingio Jose Primo de Reviera de Biyem Jali Silitathers de Fasets Burgos Tebel Valladolid Conia Garricon Malaga Jacinto Benavente Quintero Lisbon Portugal Radio Club Navalperal Guadarrama Europe

City News Dance Listings Promote Summer Events

City notices a series of weekend dances at various halls including KT and Sted wig hall. Advertised bands include Heron B Silth Jadve Heloles Tan Twilight Blenders Batelie Molaily Boys and Joe Hartmann. Proceeds support admission prizes and public dances at 443 K Commerce with coed music.

Hall Heron B. Silth St. Stedwig Hall Geome Jadve Heloles Tan Twilight Blenders Batelie Molaily Boys

Roosevelt says no political speeches before October

President Roosevelt announced no political speeches before the October deadline. Campaign observers debated his timing as Alf Landon continued touring Pennsylvania. The drought, set to begin Tuesday night, will influence his Des Moines meeting September 1, with further events in Charlotte, Washington, and Cambridge not affecting his bid for a second term.

Hyde Park Roosevelt Heck Alf M. Sandon Pennsylvania Landen Des Moines Charlotte N.G Washington Harvard

Five March Field Pilots Visit Kelly Field

Five March Field Army pilots visited Kelly Field after completing a nonstop flight from California to San Antonio. The 2150 mile test, led by Captain G. Mallory, took about seven and a half hours in five New Northrop A 17 attack planes. Lieutenants Pred Gray G H Schaefer W Q Rankin and R G Pothamuis piloted the other four ships. The five planes will depart at 8 a m Sunday for El Paso on the return flight.

March Field Army Kelly Field California San Antonio Northrop Gapl TL. G. Mallory Kellyfield Pred Gray G.H. Schaefer

Bandits Slay 32 Jap Subjects Near Manchouko Border

Bandit forces killed 32 Japanese subjects and two Manchoukuan in a raid on Fusung near the Korean border. They overran the town last Sunday, razing most buildings and taking hostages as Japanese planes forced a retreat. An infantry column then retook the town, signaling a revival of bandit activity across eastern and central Manchouko.

Pusaing Manchoukio Camel Fusung Singking Atetic Huokuo

U S Workers Recoveries From Overpaid Wages

Washington officials said they sought to recover nearly 20 000 of about 181 000 paid last year in overpayments and pay checks. ACE Gilford, director, noted the effort continues after a Washington Post report about overstated sums tied to Rexford Tugwell led program.

U. S Washington Tals Ace. Gilford Washington Post Rexford G. Tugwell Aid

Senate hears rush evidence on railway audit officers

A transcript of evidence before the Senate labor investigating committee was rushed today to Senator Thomas at his Utah home as committee members consider potential criminal action against six officers of the railway audit and inspection company. The elected officials failed to appear yesterday with their records of inkor activities.

Washington Senate Labor Thrmuz Utah Railway Aadit and Inspection Company Inkor

Tattoo for Sailors Reaches Record Low

In a Navy Department report Captain Randell Jacobs notes tattooing among sailors is at its lowest ebb in history with no figures available. The piece recalls earlier eras when indelible ink marked the crew from Reykjavik to Capetown and tattoos were seen as a badge of daring.

Wabhthoton Navy Department Randell Jacobs The Reykjavik Capetown Tye Duffie Og

Priest Fire Versus War Divides Spanish Catholics

A Socialist guest accused colleagues of aiding civil war and urged Catholics to back the Socialist government. Madrid reports flagging government victories while Catholic institutions endure. The government pressed assaults to seize Simaticas barracks and other rebel-held towns. desertions from Gilo fronts were noted.

Distress Sunk Ship Sighting Off Lower California Coast

The schooner was reported sinking 580 miles west of Guadalupe Island during tropical storm conditions. Three navy destroyers and coast guard cutters patrolled the area as searches found no lifeboats or wreckage amid fair seas. Officials later questioned whether distress signals were from an amateur operator.

San Pedro Galif Navy Agaminst Guard Californian SCS San Joaquin Guadalupe Island

California Gets Slight Temblor

A brief earthquake tremor was felt across Southern California last night. Windows rattled and pictures moved but no damage occurred. Reports came from Santa Ana Santa Fe Springs Nobivedeye Gardens Anaheim Heitz Whittier and southwest Los Angeles. the quake lasted three to four seconds.

Angelps California Santa Ana Santas Fe Sprines Nelivedeye Gardens Ana- Heit Whittier Los Angeles

Marooned Couple Rescued From Central American Isle

SAN PEDRO Calif Aug 22 Word received today of the rescue of Mr and Mrs Casa Lamb of Santa Ana Calif marooned in a canoe on Cocos Island off the Central American coast They were aboard a small dory from the motorship Fisherman They were making a canoe trip down the coast of Central and South America.

San Pedro Calif Wir Casa Lamb Santa Ata Cocos Island Central American Central South America

Colquitt to Speak at Tab Let Unveiling in Georgia

Former Governor C. B. Colquitt of Dallas is slated to speak September 1 at the unveiling of a tablet honoring Miss Joana Troutman. Troutman, a Georgia girl, in 1835 made a Lone Star flag presented to a company of Georgians who mobilized at Macon.

Colquitt Georgia Knoxville C. B. Colquitt Dallas Joana Troutman Macon Texas

Letter Carriers Elect New Chiefs in Indianapolis

Raymond H. Combs of Churchville New York was reelected president of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association in Indianapolis. Walker of McAlester Oklahoma was elected vice president Clifton J Brown of Franklin Tennessee secretary and William Pletcher of Harrison Texas treasurer also named in the report.

Indianapolis Raymond H. Combs Churchville National Rural Letter Carriers Association Mr Walker McAlster Oklawas Clifton J. Brown Franklin Tenn William Pletcher Han ‘Im Texas

Italy Waits on Neutrality for Spanish War

Italy delivered into the land of other interested European powers today the responsibility for guaranteeing neutrality in the Spanish civil war. She promised to deny war material to both rebel and popular governments as long as France Russia Britain Germany and Portugal did likewise. Ciano made a concession by omitting reference to Mussolini's ban on moral support for belligerents in France’s draft offer to Chambrun.

France Russia Great Britain Germany Portugal Charles de Chambrun Galeazzo Ciano Biussoflnt Neo Pitteen Yexter- Jay United States Britain Italy India Social&ts Spain Rassiz

Texas Receives Federal Funds to Aid Maternal Child Health

Washington reports the labor department allocated 43001.60 to Texas for maternal and child health services under the social security act on July 1 and authorized payments totaling 2777152 for the current three months. Unclear fragments indicate further sums and July 1 allocations, with a partial total of 17987.73.

Washington Labor Department Govermnents Texas Suppa Duparbmenk Peel Te

Peacemakers at 005 au Spain Civil War Stakes

Squabbles among peacemakers mark Europe’s efforts to wake countries to keep bands off Spain’s civil war. Fascist Germany and Italy back Franco while Britain France and Russia hold divergent views. Spain remains split with Madrid government under pressure and Franco’s lines advancing toward Madrid.

Europe Spain Encape Germany Maly Praciats Russia France Madrid Rusia Spaity Faseish Wader Francisco Franco Torres Pascisl Thaly Socialist Banel

Governor Landon Opens Eastern Campaign Amid Calls for Rights

Governor Landon rode the United States eastward, urging Lima Ohio crowds to back a congress that upholds constitutional rights. He warned against rushed legislation and praised a Republican majority, recounting his boyhood in Marietta and stressing the need for careful measures before passage. In New York, German policy protests aboard a ship led to twelve arrests for disorderly conduct as demonstrators chanted against Nazi Spain policy and demanded an end to Nazi war movements.

Landon Juan Aly M. Landon Chia Hie Lima Ohio Marietta London West Middlesex Pao Bueymis New York Maer Bremen

Insurance Firms Merger Approved in St Louis

State insurance commissioners from Missouri Oklahoma and Texas approved the merger of General American Life Insurance with the Mutual Life Insurance Company of Missouri. The plan retires 40,900 General American shares at 60 each and preserves a 1.5 million dollar surplus. The combined firm would retain the General American Life name and hold policies valued at 750 million and assets around 125 million.

ST Louis Snaliagal Lowied Mitutlzs Ficou Insurance Commissioners of Minotti Okahoma Sant Texas General American Life Insurance Company Mutual Life Insurance Company of Missouri Geneval Amaricaft

Complaint Filed in Auto Accident Case

A complaint charges Louise Tirshutt and Louis Colics with a drunken driving auto accident. The notice lists an address at 124 Goliad Street and states the incident occurred Saturday before Justice of the Peace office. Investigator Hicks Woods led the inquiry. four musicians were injured in the crash at Cypress Street and San Pedro.

Louis Colics Wing Louise Tirshutt Airess Goliad Strest Wathh Hicks Woods Cypress Steel San Peden Arebur

Minister Dies After Long Illness in Fort Worth

The Rev. W. S. P. McCullough, 72, a superannuated Methodist minister, died Friday at his home after a three year illness. He was the first pastor of the Hemp Hill Heights Methodist Church and served as pastor in various Texas towns.

Fort Worth Aug McCullough Texas

Treasury Position Advances Amid Mixed August Totals

Treasury figures show August 20 receipts totaling 10.347? million with expenditures of 25.88 million and a balance around 2.204 billion. Customs receipts for the month reach about 23.714 million, fiscal-year receipts total 556.779 million since July 1, while expenditures reach 813.089 million. Public debt stands near 33.401 billion with an overall excess of expenditures around 260.629 million. A decrease of 5.051 million under pension Bold assets is noted amid incomplete figures.

Treasury Washington The

Man Held in Spot Slaying by Downtown Detectives

Detectives held a man for questioning after the Spot slaying of Cipriano Satcher as gunfire from a passing automobile struck a car near Buena Vista and Los Maras. Victim Satcher died. passenger Selestina Adams was critically injured. Authorities recovered a 32 caliber steel-jacketed bullet and tied a shot to the car’s Colt box.

Trecton Cipriano Satcher Buena Viste Los Maras Flerets FT. 4 Wrehé Emmergency Homer Lang Selestina Adams Wess Salines Steeck Colt Sanchez Wiley

New Actor Names in The Texas Rangers Film Cast

Among Navajo and Zuni in vans who rejoin battle scenes for The Texas Rangers, Faramount fronter film, are Orazy Horse Long Day Broken Nose Roly Rock and Tame Dog Slats on the road to financial independence by purchasing business of your own. See Classification 42 Light Classified ads.

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