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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1936
Page
1
Ocala Dec 22. Howard Suliman, a four year old farmer whose constant talking is restrained only by drugs grew much weaker today. He remains under medical care as his condition is monitored and continued treatment is underway. Local officials provided no further details on his condition or the drugs used.
Physician J. L. Chatker at the hospital where Stillman was confined has recently resorted to the use of oxygen therapy.
Olympe Bradna shoppes side-saddle skirts for horseback riding aiming to master side-saddle riding across both Eastern and Western saddles. Bradna cites 43 as the hardest aspect to perfect. California gasoline refiners paid a red tax on 1.476 billion gallons in 1935. The first rodeo was held in Pecos 50 years ago.
Buenos Aires December 97 delegates at the Inter-American peace conference move toward a Wednesday finale. The major aim is to guarantee peace by all 21 republics of the Americas rather than by the United States alone. Delegates agree on a continental pledge to protect sister republics from internal or external aggression while avoiding any explicit Monroe Doctrine promulgation.
In Sydney the president Mrs Glencross says Australian women prefer clean films over spicy ones. She notes Lennan’s statement that women avoid cinemas unless something spicy is shown. Distributors and exhibitors report clean cinema attracts the best box office.
Washington December 24 1934 prospective shortage of relief funds requires a deficiency appropriation of about a half billion dollars to be used before funds run dry between January 20 and February 1. Chairman Buchanan Democrat of Texas says hearings on a deficiency bill will be among the first chores and Congress could push a measure in seven days if limited to relief. Pasture help and soil conservation receive attention as officials cite pasture furrowing wagons as key to recovering ranges in Texas.
Indications suggested a nationwide wrap of settlement talks toward a Pacific coast dock walkout. Workers on autos and glass plants across the country pressed for pay and recognition while unions on the East and West coasts moved toward tentative deals.
Moscow reports say Russian workers across the Soviet Union demanded immediate dispatch of a squadron of warships to protect shipping after the sinking of the motorship Konsomo near Gibraltar. The government gave no clear action, and Tass denied ships were sent. Observers doubt a swift move, while calls to reinforce the navy grow.
In Estes Park Colorado on December 16 bears entered Nis Oakie Straub's open home, helping themselves to cake ice cream peaches and other party foods. They even headed to the basement store but left without further mischief. A curious glimpse at wildlife scavenging near a doorstep.
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