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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1936
Page
1
Berlin reports the second 26,000 ton battleship to be completed under a 1933 Anglo German treaty. The vessel, named Be, will be launched today as a powerful addition to the German fleet. Rumors connect its timing to the Falkland Islands incident and past English naval actions.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a cure for coughs from colds and bronchial irritation. It promises immediate relief, claims it aids nature to heal inflamed membranes, and offers a money back guarantee if results are not satisfactory from the first dose.
Athlonians are urged to bring a toy to the Majestic Theatre for a charity drive starring Sally Rand. Admission is free for toy donors and the event runs 10:00 to 1:30 p.m. A toy burn will be presented to Fire Chief J. C. Savvon, with 10,000 toys distributed to needy children by Fire Chief Sarsyan and volunteers. KTSA will broadcast the daily pleas at 11:80 a.m. except Sundays.
Tec Morris Aminer operator of the Ginte case was charged Monday with refusing to allow a state liquor control agent to inspect his establishment. The complaint filed in County Court at Law cites James Galloway as urging the case, possibly the first in the state. The offense allegedly occurred Saturday night when Agent Honcer Wiley was refused entry to a second floor room.
Candelaria Zavala, 12, and Podronio Zavala of 411 West Grayton Street reported a rattlesnake bite on the right hand Sunday. The child did not inform his father for an hour. Robert B. Green Hospital treated him in critical condition Monday. Dr Roy T. Goodwin has resumed practice at 620 Alamo National Building.
Severe storms and freezing air plowed across Texas injuring residents and damaging Longview and Greggton areas. Winds shattered signs and leveled ramshackle homes, with $50,000 estimated damage. Temperatures plunged to the high 20s across northern and eastern Texas as Dallas and West Texas braced for more cold.
A puzzling weather summary lists temperatures and conditions for multiple locations from Amarillo to Boston. It notes clear and cloudy periods, forecast times, and a total precipitation figure since January 1. The fragmented OCR piece references several cities including New York, Chicago, Dallas, and Memphis with varying descriptions of skies and temps.
A satirical critique of King Edward VIII and Mrs. Wallis Simpson dominates the page. The author defends American interests, mocks British concerns, and urges England to focus on empire duties while mocking the royal romance. The piece references Baldwin, Washington, Lindbergh, and American sentiment toward monarchy and foreign affairs.
The Inter-American conference debated forming a permanent conciliatory committee to coordinate peace instruments and a shared neutrality policy based on U.S. neutrality theory. U.S. proposals pursued four channels: conciliation neutrality economic and intellectual cooperation, with plans for a permanent committee of foreign ministers to act in emergencies.
A six month old baby was found unharmed in the back seat of a white sedan abandoned after thieves set a fire. The car, taken from a Downty area driveway, was located 20 miles away as the parents, visiting relatives in Los Angeles, realized the vehicle was missing. The incident led to the infant’s recovery and a police notification to the anxious parents.
The Texas Managing Editors convention opened in Houston this morning with business meetings planned for the day. Alan Gould, press association writer, was the featured morning speaker. A ship channel ride and luncheon by the Houston Chamber of Commerce marked early arrivals yesterday as James R. Record of the Fort Worth Star Telegram serves as group president.
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