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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1936
Page
6
From Window Rock Navajo reservation headquarters no word today as Painted Desert area endures a snowstorm. Indian service trucks were sent to the Terie area while residents finish a ritual bonfire to seek health amid freezing conditions and scarce food.
Mrs Morris to take over ownership and publish the Longview Weekly Ledger starting Friday January 8, with Carlis Morris announcing the option purchase from former owner James Clifford. Mrs Morris will direct operations as publisher.
In Tuzesfeld Austria a circular distributed today claims the Duke of Windsor would be King of Austria. He reportedly viewed it as a joke and sent a copy to Mrs Wallis Simpson in Cannes. The leaflet praised him as democratic and urged restoring the monarchy despite no real basis. Rumors linked him to renting a Riviera estate near Mrs Gloria Thompson's Chateau Gloria and Mrs Simpson's stay.
In Chicago a Superior Court judge granted Lena Strike a divorce from Raphael Strike after she testified. Lena, 92, cited strain from the marriage. The couple shares four children aged under ten.
Donald Richberg former NRA administrator issued a prepared address charging that recent Supreme Court rulings on AAA Guffey coal min wage and municipal bankruptcies threaten constitutional balance. He argued the solution lies in amending opinions not the legislative branch's authority and warned of rising judicial overreach.
A possibly early Masonic pin is owned by G A Nixon of Los Angeles California. Nixon says the pin came from Ireland in 1700 via Patrick Marston ancestor and was passed to him as a child. He is not a Mason.
Colorado National Guard Captain Charles J. LaGue died in a plane crash east of Deer Trail during a snowstorm. He was a nationally known pilot, found near wreckage. the cause remains in doubt as conditions hinder rescue and family inquiries continue.
Berlin reports that Germany's four year plan advances synthetic rubber as major wartime priority. I G Farben officials say Buna offers a superior, largely replacing natural rubber, with production rising but still scarce and tightly controlled by state decrees. Rubber use is restricted to vital war and transport needs, affecting everyday items and even dog bone toys.
The piece outlines a rubber shortage crisis affecting motor car production and transport. It notes government warnings on tire wear and truck speeds, fears over foreign exchange limits, and the push to use synthetic Buna rubber as an alternative. It explains Buna's production method, higher cost now but potential future savings, and clarifies rubber costs relative to tire prices.
Governor James Y. Alfred announced five appointments to the state board of medical examiners. Dr. N. D. Byre of Marlin and Dr. P. R. Russell of Fort Worth were reappointed. Dr. J. T. Lawson of Bowie was named to a six year term, succeeding Dr. J. Allen Kyle. Dr. B. Kiel of Wichita Falls was given a full six year term, succeeding Dr. T. J. Crow. Dr. Grow was appointed to the two years remaining of Kiel's term.
More Fower New York reports the Associated Press index of electric power production for 1929 30 at 118.8 for the week ended December 26 up from 116 5 in the prior period. The figure reflects stronger output amid year end activity in power generation.
Gandhi, described by close associates in Bombay on December 30, is ready to end his nonresistance policy and lead mass action for independence from Britain. The Faizpur congress is seen as a turning point, with Gandhi saying he will go to jail or be hanged to show the way.
UN ENDED Gail Patrick Paramoun player soon to be seen in John Meads s Woman today was back in Holly wood after a visit to Hombly as a guest of the maharaish and ma harma of Indore.
Advert appears to promote BC and HO remedies claiming fast relief from headache neuralgia and neural discomfort. It notes BC uses non opium ingredients checked under pharmacist supervision and suggests HO as a quick comforting relief with 250 size fountains and stores.
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