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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1936

Page

12

Syracuse Boy Winner as Birdmen Topple Flight Records

Lynn Radcliffe 16, a Syracuse Junior Birdmen member, won the national indoor plane championship at Brooks field. He set a cabin flight record of 16 minutes 31.2 seconds and claimed the William Randolph Hearst trophy plus 250 dollars and an air show trip. Robert Amos and others placed in several events as records fell.

Lynn Radcliffe Syracuse Junior Birdmen of America Brooksfield Radcliffe Nottingham Syracuay William Randolph Hearst New York City Wallace Gimmere Chicago Robert Amos Vom Francisco Suhmers William Pfeil Thomas Jefferson San Antonio Joe Tome Detroit John Ginnetti Washington, D. C Andrewy Peterson Los Angeles Wilbur £. Tyler Bostur Tomsel Gianetti Petérson Ranicliffe Cianetti Pivil Tomset Radicliffe Hosfer Brooks Ftd H.S. Kenyon G. Hamlat R. Hasen ML. de Wilson G. H. Inyier Willim Randolph ‘Hearst Gunter Hotel William M. McIntosh The Light Lawrence. Shaw Leigh Harold de Bull Rochester Fred Hollingsworth Seattie Keyneth Lane Milwaukee Gilder Wallace Simmers Andrew Petersen Angeles Robert Amo San Francisco Joe Comsei William Ten Kanneth Lane Milwaukes Gennetti Washington Havard de Bolt Stick Robert” Amos TD. C Wilbur F. Tyler Boston Andrew Paterjee Fred Hallingsworth Seattle Joe Tanises de ‘Trait Harald de Bolt Nonninutes Clement ‘Putaysky Biltsburgh Lester Rasdabla Willismn Pfeil Sennett Lane Mila Mites Willian James P. Love Willig Palensky Omaha Neigi Cabin Lynn Rastcliffe Saunds Washington D.C Arenas Harold le Bott Raelutes Secomets Los Fret Utes Joe "Fomses Detraft John’ Ginnatte Grconder Site Antienes Kingsworth Seottic Yah Séounie Kennyth Airutes Secon Clement Turaisky Pittshurch Pin Wallant Ren Fainuies San Fras Utes Lester Rosenbla Bew York City Warren’ Boardman All Tinea Mers Rainmunds William’ EH. Holmanvinsu SA Wallace Sirei Atlanta Waltiem Palenski Mai

Moroccans Seize Insurgent Plane Near Frontier

In Rabat French Morocco on December 29 French officials seized a Spanish insurgent plane after the pilot forced a landing within the French zone near the frontier.

Rabat French Morocco

Britain weighs arms ban on both sides in Spain

In London and Washington informed sources say Britain and other members of a neutrality committee may urge the United States to ban arms shipments to both fascists and loyalists in the Spanish civil war. Whitehall worries over a U S license for airplanes to Spain. Officials consider a six power naval patrol to blockade Iberian arms shipments.

London Drc Great Britain Saelional Neutrality Committee United States Whitehall Washington Spain T Welads Iberian Peninsula

Young FDR Plans Bermuda Trip Amid Health Update

Boston dispatch reports Franklin Delano Roosevelt the younger son of the president, plans a Bermuda or Nassau visit as his health improves. He was recovering from sinus trouble and throat infection with hemorrhages, and enjoyed a visit from his mother and fiancée Miss Ethel Dupont.

Bermuda Boston Franklin D. Roosevelt Nas Ethel Dupont

Two Spanish Fascists to Leave Mexico City by Train

Mexico City dispatch says Ramon Maria de Pujadas, claiming to be Burgos government ambassador, and Miguel Teus, claiming Fascist embassy secretary, prepared to depart for Vera Cruz escorted by Mexican agents. Pujadas says expulsion ordered by President Lazaro Cardenas.

Mexico Muxico City Laday Ramon Maria de Pujaras Burgos Miguel Teus Vera Cruz Pujadas Lazaro Cardenas

Spanish Envoy Gordon Auday to Visit Washington

Felix Gordon Auday a Spanish envoy and ambassador in Mexico City will leave Thursday for Washington to confer with President Roosevelt. He plans to arrange shipments of ingnitions and supplies to Spain. The embassy denied seeking Roosevelt mediation for the Spanish civil war.

Mexico City Der Felix Gordon Auday Spaniani Anbassador Mexico Washington Roosevelt International Spain Gordon Audaz

Duke of Windsor to Receive About 809000 a Year

Negotiations with Britain over the financial status of Edward Duke of Windsor reached a final settlement. He is expected to receive about 809000 dollars annually. The former king dined with Sir Walford Selby in Vienna and later visited the central baths of Wennay. He bought candy for Mrs Wallis Simpson and new skiing equipment, then spoke to Mrs Simpson in Cannes.

Universal Servier Enzesteld Austria Edward, Duke of Windsor Tiis Aike Sir Walford Selby They Legation Vienna Legation Tedware Wennay Wallis Simpson Himacit Cannes

Fresh gains in southern Spain shift civil war center to Madrid

Reports from Andujar and Cordoba sector say socialist militiamen gain ground in southern Spain as government forces defend around Lopera Villa del Rio. German troops and cavalry aid the insurgents while Madrid fortifications brace for renewed bombardment as war moves toward the capital.

Madrid Spain Andujar Jean Province Cordoba Lopera Villa del Rio War Ministry Teruel Mount Mansuclo Zaya- Boza United States State Department Washington Vinalort Company, Ltd Bilbao Jos Miaja Francisco Franco Madrid Trent

Air Lines Hostess's Fiancé Grieves At Death In Coast Crash

Hastings Michigan December 29 William A Kelly a young civil engineer engaged to wed Miss Yvonne Trego United Air Lines stewardess grieved with her parents today at her death in a West Coast air crash. While a search for the plane continued yesterday Kelly came from Ann Arbor to be with Mr and Mrs Fred Trego parents of his fiancée.

Air Lines France Hastings Mmich William A. Kelly Yvonne Trego United Air Lines Kelly Ann Arbor Fred Trego Lancer

Chicago Epidemic Reports Pneumonia and Pleuropneumonia Surge

Chicago reports a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses with 940 new pneumonia cases and 76 serious plagues in 48 hours, plus 37 deaths from pneumonia and 49 from pleuropneumonia. Physicians blame neglect and unseasonal weather as authorities seek remedies. Treasury data shows December receipts and deficits and overall debt figures through late December.

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Nazi Hedge on Opaln Worries Paris Warships Relast

Paris reports increased French anxiety over Germany's stance on volunteers going to Spain amid Franco British pressure. French Foreign Minister Delbos briefed the council of ministers on the volunteer issue as officials fear delays in a decisive German reply. Police report a burglary near 201 Arciniega Street including clothing items stolen from a home.

Paris Spain Y ¥ von Delhos Council of Tanristers

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