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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1936
Page
2
Aug 18 reports the Maharajah of Dalif visiting a film set where Clark Geble and Joan Crawford worked. Director W. & Van Dyke invited him to briefly direct, praising the scene as a perfect take. Classified advertising tips follow.
Hollywood report says Charles Chaplin chose Paulette Goddard for his next project Regency a British novel adaptation. He will produce and direct the picture with Goddard in the lead role as his new brunette protegé, continuing his onscreen persona with the tramp and oversized shoes.
BOULTON August 28 Four oil field workers were injured today when their sedan ran off the road near the city limits. The injured are C. A. Nor Us 35 of Vivian Louisiana Gene Bran 22 of Corpus Christi with severe cuts and a broken wrist Guy Rogers 28 of Corpus Christi with cuts and bruises and G D Tanner 22 of Bflgore with abrasions and lles.
Dr. Ales Hrdlicue spoke at a round table dinner at the Artists' Inn, presenting a philosophy from a life studying humankind. He argued self development aids others, the family as oldest institution, nature’s laws guide behavior, and that civilization evolves in waves as progress continues.
A Honolulu heiress sought permission to build a private swimming pool on Kaahumalu Beach. Harbor commissioners refused, citing that granting would violate legislation and create a monopoly on shore access, excluding the public. The case centers on a proposed private facility near the water and the regulatory stance of harbor authorities.
Washington Aug 28 mourners prepared for the funeral of George Henry Dern secretary of war. His coffin lay at Walter Reed Hospital as a guard stood outside. President Roosevelt ordered flags at half mast and the army and navy observed official mourning. The funeral was planned for Mount Pleasant Congregational Church then a train trip to Salt Lake City with President Roosevelt present. Messages of sympathy poured in from around the world as naval officers ordered ships to display halfmast flags until burial.
Fort Sam Houston and San Antonio area mourn as a ceremonial gun salute marks the death of Secretary of War George H. Germ. A 118gun firing sequence and 19minute guns were planned. flags fly at half staff and colors are draped in mourning for one month ending September 27.
Washington rumors named Frank Murphy former Philippine commissioner Paul McNutt Indiana governor and Fiorello La Guardia New York mayor as likely successors to Secretary of War George Dern. No official indication when Roosevelt might pick a cabinet member, before or after the November election.
ALPENA Mich Aug Bo Frank Murphy high commissioner of the Philippines gave no encouragement to political friends who were reported to have mentioned him in Washington for the cabinet vacancy created by the death of Secretary of War Dern Murphy campaigning for the Democratic nomination for governor during a leave of absence from the islands.
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