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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1936
Page
8
Arthur Brisbane reports on sensational crime and oddities as a column piece noting public reaction to a colonial era incident and curious events in Papua, framing a social snapshot with brisk, opinionated commentary.
Fragmented 1948 column mixes royal gossip, archbishop comments, and lit notes. It references King Edward, the archbishop of Canterbury, H. G. Wells, and Mrs Simpson while weaving in odd trivia on ancient warfare and Papuan customs. The piece notes a Chicago shooting and ends with a musing on heir wealth.
The weather forecast predicts mild temperatures for the weekend in San Antonio with winds from the west to northwest. Lowest temps Saturday night around 42 to 44 degrees and daytime highs near 51 to 58 degrees. Sunny skies and fair conditions expected, with warming through Saturday.
New York December 13 report cites long distance calls from San Francisco strike headquarters. Joseph Curren, head of the East Coast seamen strike strategy committee, says tentative understandings exist between stip dynes and authorised personnel unions. An agreement could be signed if licensed personnel unions concur.
The Association of Railway Labor Executives recorded a plan to extend work hours during the 30 hour railroad week. Concurrent talks with American railroad executives considered a federal unemployment insurance measure for daily workers, with directors of the association and other officials in attendance.
In Jerseyville TL Der nine thousand one hundred forty three dollars details a local chief Fellee Ray Shorlal who ordered furnishmne free room est e hoard to transients and decreed rent via a broom method. One night this week eleven transients sought shelter and six left after being informed no relief available unless paid.
Washington reports the cotton spinning industry operated at 129.9 percent of capacity in November, up from 123.3 percent in October and 115? in December of the previous year, reflecting higher utilization and production activity.
Mixed forecast for San Antonio and surrounding region with rising temperatures Sunday after a cooler Saturday night. Lows near 42 degrees Saturday night rising to mid-40s. Sunday highs around mid 60s. Friday high near 59. Saturday peak around 62. Winds light to moderate from west to northwest. East Texas and West Texas regions show cooler northern portions and warmer southeast. Additional weather details on page 2.
In Utah authorities widen a vast search for missing airmen with hundreds of planes and workers scouring the Cedar Mountains and Havieh region after a Western Air Express plane and three others vanished with nine aboard. In China, Marshal Chang Hsien-Liang’s rebellion triggers a three day grace period as Chiang Kai-shek’s government demands return of the generalissimo amid talks of a peaceful settlement and renewed punitive operations.
An unknown contributor drops $30 into Jesus' Lighthouse mission conscience fund in Rochester. The note says the money settles a debt that could not be paid when due, leaving no trace of the creditor. The fund is intended to honor moral obligation.
Madrid reports a push for a real single command of defense by popular front leaders. Premier Francisco Largo Gaballero banned Christmas merrymaking at the front and disciplined policemen who left the line for dinner. Debate continues on who would be appointed to lead a unified command as decentravention schemes are urged to end.
Austria Der 19 OL reports the Duke of Windsor, intent on rebuilding vitality, following trying days. He begins with setting-up exercises, then golf nine holes, massages by Baron Eugene de Rothschild, and long sleeps. He ends with a convivial scene at Windsor Chateau bar with Baroness de Rothschild.
Vatican City report notes Pope Pius recovering from paralysis in his lower legs leading to cancellation of his usual Christmas Eve audience. Instead, he will meet cardinals individually in his sick room over the next days. In Cannes, Mrs. Merryman attends Riviera stay while Mrs. Simpson’s chaperon watches over interests during Britain crisis period. Monument to Townsend Harris unveiled in Tokyo ceremony with Mrs. Grew in attendance. Alf Landon invited to White House for Gridiron Dinner, plans to meet President Roosevelt.
Pottsville dispatches report a murder convict, Joseph J. Bruno, slipping from a guardsman at a Schuylkill county prison. Investigators probe alleged conspiracy among officials as Bruno vanishes after a dentist appointment ruse. guards and warden face scrutiny over funds and a prior escape.
Dr. Francis Townsend posted a thousand dollar cashier’s check to secure bail in a contempt proceeding in Los Angeles. The physician, indicted for failing to testify before a Congressional committee last summer, appeared voluntarily to make bond. He asserted he would not pay a fine if convicted.
A 24 year old grocer Trevino plunged from an airship and crashed through the Padalecki home in Harlancale. Witnesses at multiple locations described his dramatic farewell wave and the moment the ship began circling before the fatal drop. The inquest was scheduled before Justice of the Peace FE H Talbert.
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