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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1936

Page

3

Shutdown in Utica TVG aftermath halts downtown traffic

In Utica New York a two day shutdown ended as offices and shops reopened after underground gas explosions triggered fires. Firefighters contained smoldering hotspots while a six block traffic ban remained in effect and crews replaced gas and water lines. Police shut main intersections during repairs and investigate the blast path and cause.

Utica N.Y SCO Trafece Honey Telephone Erectus Pacen Paules Ainta Dravel

Cardus Aid Recalled By Women In Past Trials

A vintage testimonial recounts Cardus helping Miz Ike Wright of Begs at three times with credit and health relief. The speaker, after marriage and during midlife, notes improved well being, gratitude to Cardus, and a recommendation to friends. Thousands of women reportedly benefited from Cardus.

Cardus Baz Miz Ike Wright Cerdit Dor Erapigs Hess Nest Haviig Cnet Fm Cardus Cardai Cartai

Relief for Pile Pain Promises Cure and Refund

An advertisement touts New Pile Relief as protecting against further pile attacks and offering money back. It claims immediate pain relief, drying and shrinking effects, and promises refund if not cured. The vague copy urges visiting a dentist for treatment.

Spreckels Divorce Hearings Focus on Alcohol and Alleged Affairs

In Los Angeles today testimony continues in the Spreckels divorce battle. Roxana Spreckles, minister’s daughter, testifies of a elopement and a wild romance with John B. Spreckles, accusing him of heavy drinking, gambling, and infidelity. She claims broadcasting and large sums spent on liquor and gambling disrupted their marriage and led to a temporary reconciliation after learning of pregnancy.

Los Angeles Spreckles John D. Spreckles Yong John B. Spreckles Roxana Gavia Spreckles Spreckies A. Watson Browne National City Agus Caliente

Dr Dorbandt to Attend Southern Psychiatry Convention

Dr Thomas Dorbandt, prominent San Antonio physician, leaves Thursday for New Orleans to attend the 42nd convention of the Southern Psychiatric Association from February 21 to 23. In New Orleans he will present the invitation from the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to about 1000 doctors to hold their convention there.

Dorbandt Thomas Doorhendt San Antonio New Orleans Southern Psychiatrie Association New Orléans

Cadet Wilkes Dernett Funeral Rites Planned Friday

Cadet Wilkes Dernett, 24, Randolph Field student, was killed when his plane crashed near Lavernia on Wednesday. Funeral services will be at Charles Hanavan chapel Friday afternoon, with interment in Greenville South Carolina. Surviving is his father F. M. Barnett of Greenville. Cadet Kevin Burke accompanied the body.

Wilkes S. Dernett Rardolph Tiel Kevin Burke Rancelph Field Barnett Kelly Field Lavernia F. M. Barnett Greenville

Townsend Leaders Welcome Inquiry Into Pension Plan

Washington officials of the Townsend organization hailed Congresss inquiry into the Townsend and pension movements as favorable publicity. The House approved forming an eight member committee to investigate. Robert F. Clements national secretary boasted the inquiry would exonerate Townsend and push the pension plan to a vote. Representative Celler charged Townsend officials funded Dr Townsend and related elements with 2000 dollars weekly.

Townsend Washington, D. C Congressions Townsend Organization House Robert F. Clements National Secetary Plan T Celler Democrat New York Dr. Townsend Townsnd

Italy advances southern line as Ethiopian campaign continues

Rome reports Marshal Pietro Badoglio, commander of Italian forces in Ethiopia, says the first army corps has renewed its advance southward and that the air corps offers no truce to the enemy. He notes nothing particular on the Somaliland front.

Italy Rome Pietro Badoglio Ethiopia Hell Bexay Alamo Lancing Mqnor

The Santa Anna Weathered Medina River Moment Detail

A detailed retelling from Frank Hanighen on Santa Anna's march toward San Antonio on February 20, 183, proposing that a northern Norwest rain could have altered the battle by flooding the Medina crossing. The narrative links the storm to a potential Texas massacre and recalls Santa Anna's approach and the priest dialogue. The piece also notes Henry Smith moving the Texas capital to Washington-on-the-Brazos and the convention's upcoming meeting on February 22.

Alamo Medina River Santa Anna Frank Hanighen Medina Atima Catin Antonio Lopes de Santa Anna ns.Mexles James Santa Anta Plaza Tloed Washington-on-the- Brazos Henry Smith Not Texas San Felipe Smith Washington

Light quake shakes El Centro without damage reported

A light earthquake struck El Centro at 2 28 a m today lasting one or two seconds with no damage reported. No injuries or further activity noted by authorities.

California EL Centro Calif

Pentecostal Assembly Parley Opens In Bay City

Hitler L Blankenship state chairman attends S A Convention in Ban Antonio to join a sectional church gathering. The event runs Wednesday through Friday with two daily meetings and sessions at 10 00 a m and 8 00 p m at the local church ulcers Noe walttas street Elder Blankenship to speak on America at the Cross roads musical portions by Mrs Sussé Raimond and band of La Feria.

Blankenship S.A Ban, Antonio U16 Noe Walttas Street Sussé Raimond Band of la Feria

Army Trial Briefs McMullen Defense Rest Case

Lawyers defending Col. Joseph J. McMullen rested their case in a general court martial. They argued no favoritism toward Joseph Silverman and contended contracts awarded by McMullen served the government. Evidence stopped without McMullen testifying.

Regess Washington, B Joseph J. McMullen General Court Colonel McMullen Army Charles W. Thomas Ware Upton Birnie McMullen San Francisco Joseph Silverman Dexter McMui- Ten

Constitutionality of FRA Attacked in Federal Court

New York February 20. Constitutionality of the four billion dollar federal emergency relief act of 1935 was under attack in federal court today. A demurrer filed yesterday in a criminal action against four bakery owners for paying wages below their PWA contract cited the act as the basis. It is reported as the first suit challenging the act funding the relief project.

New York Demurrer N PWA

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TVG Spreckels Houston Norther Mexico Bexar BESS Lef Mms Atong Carroll J Hey Dace Old Talian Ean Frank Herbenab Continental Distilling,Corporation, Phila Gnurge Hitler, L. Blankenship Bay City Penteccostal Assembly of Jésus Christ FRA Sloan Stowers Thia Apex
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