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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1936

Page

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MENG TROOPS READY FOR LASHES IN BORDER TENSION

Reports from Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras describe rising border tension as mayoral contests flare in Coahuila. Agrarian and property owner factions arm themselves. 400 cavalry moved from Monterrey. governors’ selections loom as offices face disruption ahead of January 1 changes.

Eagle Pass Coahuila Piedras Negras Rio Matanjaras Alers Sind Joeus Valdes Sanchz

New York December Heat Record Set

The New York area posted an unusual December heat record with the temperature reaching 59 degrees at 4:15 PM. Earlier the day’s high was 46, and the warm spell drew crowds to beaches like Coney Island, with sustained mild conditions throughout the afternoon.

New York Bee Usi Coney Island

Man Injured as Auto Strikes Cow in San Antonio

Somerset man Merman Pranks, 19, treated at Robert B. Green hospital Monday after his car struck a cow. Tom Graffir, 49, of 1418 Rust Crockett Street, injured when his car hit a telephone pole at East Commerce and South Monumenta streets.

Merman Pranks Somerset Gold Robert B. Green Hospital Tom Graffir Rust Crockett Street East Commerce South Monumenta

Sleeping Sickness Victim in Hospital in Reed Valley

A patient identified as Robert B Green remains in hospital for a seven day period with sickness described by attendants as sleeping sickness. The case is treated at the local hospital on Valley Street, with details limited to an ongoing medical ailment.

Dea Valley Robert B Green Stepney

Marble Tables Stolen From Lite Saver Site on McCullough

Police report two marble tables stolen from 3127 McCullough Avenue. Burglar carried them to a vacant lot and dismantled them before the theft was discovered on Monday. A disorderly scene accompanied the incident.

Lite Saverers McCullough Avenue

President Roosevelt Jr Improves After Sinus Operation

Massachusetts General Hospital bulletin reports Admiral Roosevelt Jr recovering from sinus operation. Officials note no fever or complications. Moderate nasal hemorrhage occurred Saturday but was controlled and blood transfusion is not deemed necessary. Condition remains satisfactory and updates expected.

Boston Prinkih D. Roosevelt Jr Massachusetts General Hospital George Loving Tobey Tr Iter

Weather scattered readings across many cities and stations

The report lists temperatures and conditions for numerous locations including Dallas Tex clear 95, Houston Tex clear, Boston mass clear, Chicago Chi cloudy, New York New Griggs New York, and several Texas cities. It notes varied winds and forecasts with references to upcoming days and times, but the data is fragmentary and interspersed with OCR errors.

Hanes Hanes ™. Monday. None: Uw FymMated Ercoay Sinen Danunry Besimehostual Jantarye Puusday McGrees Arnyinas Phse Adilens Bronneville Tex Cloude Battal Cnevus Cheist Dallas Beaver Ilmiare Dodge Moni Houston Tagkaemente Kansas Mearns Miami Monserver New Griggs New York St .Lome Toledo Chi Tycoon Ayia Wichtita Claude Winniper Canidae Oiniel

Governor Smith Among Bank Officials Arrested in Vermont

Rutland December reports state Governor Charles M. Smith and Marble Savings Bank officers were arrested on charges of violating banking laws. Also named were Lathrop H. Baldwin treasurer Samuel A. Howard Bert C. Stafford trustees, all accused of failing to conduct semi annual audits and report defalcations linked to former clerk Cocklin who is serving a prison sentence for theft of bank funds.

Rutland Charles M. Smith Hw Marble Savings, Bank Lathrop H. Baldwin Samuel A. Howard Bert C. Stafford Stafford Howard Hook Dot Jobin J. Corklin Cocklin

Former Resident Succumbs in N Y

Former San Antonio resident Mrs. Manis Ankerson Willenes, 63, died Saturday in Haldrin New York after a lengthy illness. Surviving are her husband Julius Ankerson of Baldwin, sister Patrice Ryan of Chicago, brothers P Ankerson of Manhattan and Dr. G Ankerson of Memphis, and two grandchildren.

Manis Ankersny Willenes San Antonio Haldrin Monty Witlenez Julius Clwithe Wither Baldwin Slater Patrice Y. Ryan Chittego P Ankerson Manity P. J. Alfred Edward Ankerson Fort Worth G . Ankerson Memphis

Deaths and drug drive near New Year in Peiping

A government order threatens execution after December 31 for drug addicts in Peiping. Mayor Chin Teh Chun says the round-up will target a few cases to teach a moral lesson, with reliance on Japanese authorities to halt sales. A Toronto Star financial editor Frederic Broughton Houser dies suddenly at home.

Peiping Zee Chin Teh-Chun Poller Chin Mes Toronto Der Frederek Broughton Houser Toronto Many Star

Ship Yard Workers Return to Tasks in Chester Strike

Shipyard employees in Chester return to duties after a three week strike that kept about 1200 men idle. Workers said company concessions on wages and conditions prompted the return to work, ending the labor action that began last month.

Chester Dex Mie Seo Shipbuidiene Company Alvikeys Uni Jimary

Treasury figures show receipts and debt changes

Washington daily treasury report lists monthly receipts of 46 million from customs and other sources, total receipts 3,169,399,276.20, expenditures 355,095,463.50, emergency expenses 1,510,227,088.29, gross debt 24,353,988,700.91, and gold assets 13,225,474,727.25, with an day-to-day increase of 897,728,343.50 and notes on yearly fiscal shifts.

Treasury Washington Hee

Dr J Frank Norris Warns of Bolshevik Menace From Russia

Dr J Frank Norris, famed evangelist, charged that Trotzky’s presence in Mexico poses a direct threat to the United States. He spoke at San Antonio Tabernacle Baptist Church about communism and Christianity, urging a nationwide united front. Norris, returning from California and Arizona revivals, noted a church network totaling about 10,000 members and warned Papacy and Catholics against communist forces.

Teo ‘Troteky U.S Trotzky Norrie Port Worth Detroit America Nervis Calvary Baptist Church Los Angeles California Arizana Norris

Three Way Fight for House Speakership in Democratic Race

Washington dispatch notes a trio of Democrats led by Rayburn OConnor and Rankin as candidates in the race for Speaker. Mead exits the contest while House caucus nears to choose a nominee, with Rayburn and OConnor claiming solid on-ballot support and Rankin seeking a tying tally.

Washington Mead New York Rayburn Texas O'Connor Rankin Mississippi Wiliam B. Bank Tor Spnaker G Connor Pennsylvania Nichalz Oklatomahoan O'Ueanor

Bandit Treed After Escape In Ozarks Kidnap Plot

Janaway, a 19 year old Arkansas convict known as a robber and kidnapper, escaped a prison farm and was captured after a confrontation with St. Louis Patrolman Edward Schulte. He claimed to have been “flying in trees” in the Ozarks and admitted to at least ten robberies since escaping. He wounded Schulte with both hands during questioning and was knocked down by a taxi after attempting to flag a passing auto.

St Louis Des Danawey Arkansas Claude Missouri St. Louis Janaway Edward Schulte Beang Hying Rees Ozarks Las Apel Tucker Ark Hie Dahaway Schutz Lees Bow Schutte

Fall Proves Fatal to Victim Aged 67

Sanwel Mackey, 67, died Monday following injuries from an accident Saturday. The salvage victim died after being admitted Sunday, with authorities releasing few further details on the event and those involved.

Sanwel Mackey Salvation Fury Mack Robert B. Green

Tribute to Brisbane the London praise by Daily Express

The Daily Express paid tribute to the late Arthur Brisbane hailing him as one of its greatest writers on earth. It notes Brisbane began at newspapers at age one and worked 53 years, editing multiple papers and producing ceaseless articles. He valued accuracy briefness and constant learning through reading and conversation.

London Daily Express Today Atur Brisbane Yong Men Wwamnen The Express Adda Atic Tharst Ana S Yrod

Eternity The Ambition And Time In Our Minds

Arthur Brisbane argues eternity shapes ambition and time while contrasting Greek exploration with vast oceans. He notes life is divided into stages and suggests eternity offers ongoing space for striving, citing Milton and a Nietzschean call to concentrate thought on eternity for five minutes.

Aegean Sea Mediterranean Straits of Gibraltar Earth Linit Milton Richter P. S

Holt Unbowed by Discipline in Patronage Row

Wabuinchion December 23 reports Senator Holt a longtime WPA critic faced removal of three patronage jobs after party defections. He asserts retaliatory discipline and vows the truth about political favoritism, citing $370 monthly salaries as the stake and railing against bitter partisanship.

Wabuinchion Holl Demecreé Holt WPA Neely West Virginia Ne” Landon

Plane Crash Fatal to Hotel Employee

Washington dispatch reports a hotel employee, 46, died last night when a small private plane crashed at an airfield 20 miles south of here. The pilot, George W. Stanford, a Washington restaurant owner, survived with a broken leg and scalp lacerations.

Washington. der Usi Hickman Ighla Hey Sirport Here George W. Stanford Washington Restaignant

Men Wanted for Font Voting Positions in Texas

Classified notice seeks men for civic roles in Austin area. Details reference duties, obligations, and eligibility. No age or education specifics provided. Submit responses to Box 523 in The Light Bay Automotive Texas.

Owl Milne Tratitite Amerie Ligh Bay Autonin Texas

Roper Reports Boosted Us Economy In 1942

Secretary Roper estimated 1942 national income would total about 60 billion dollars, three quarters of 1928, with output matching expenditures on wages and dividends. He noted a 3 billion gap between income produced and paid out, and an overall recovery broadening through durable goods, construction, farming, employment, and wages. Foreign trade sales improved amid wartime demand and unsettled abroad conditions.

Washington Roper Commerce Department Industr Tse

December 28 1936 Notice to All Housewivest Campaign Voters

Due to high demand, limited selections for free gifts are available at Free Gift Headquarters 1421 Milam Bldg. Bring in your cycles before January 1 identify desired item and receive a receipt for votes. Free unit delivered when shipments arrive. John T. Lewis Director.

Amazing Vantage Relieves Four-Year Gas Pains

A flood of testimonials extols VAN-TAGE for curing long standing gas pains. A San Antonio resident recounts severe pressure causing breathing difficulty, bloating, and weakness, claiming one bottle relieved symptoms in days. Distribution via Waleroon Deog Store and Van Tore Laboratories with agents visiting Boston street and Houston Street outlets.

Ban Antonin Ucinits van Ante Van‘Tore Laboratories Waleroon Deog Boston Street Mor Tustance FL Direns BUA Ceratinn San Antonio Teline Owens Mixei Guntarilay Apoe Ming Brice Alercon Cruz Stroy Houiston Street San ‘Antonio Miebhe Croydon Bru Shire

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