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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1936
Page
1
A long profile recalls Rudyard Kipling as a leading 19th century storyteller and poet laureate contender, noting his imperial themes, wartime work, later seclusion in Sussex, and lingering global influence amid rival criticism and copyright battles.
Rome reports misgivings over the southern front success as General Graziani’s forces push 200 kilometers into Ethiopia. Italian communiques claim many prisoners and air bombardments at Rag Derta Demiu and Neghelli, with potential northern triumphs tied to the fate of Aksum.
Forbes writer notes bureaucrats create busywork with excessive information demands. Cites O A Taylor of H Kress and Company figures showing high costs for tax compliance, such as 3450 dollars to pay 10 018 in franchise taxes across 19 states and 40000 dollars for taxes totaling 30560 across 28 states. Reports filing about 6000 tax returns annually, roughly 17 per day.
The text shows a weather station entry with January readings and a note for January 18 at 2 pm. It references a 24 hour period ending and a cumulative deficiency and inches of precipitation or rainfall. Specific numbers are unclear due to OCR errors, but indicates temperature and total precipitation measurements.
In Los Angeles the Young Democrats report raising 564 dollars after a Jackson Day dinner hosted by the Young Democratic Committee. A prior 554 was sent to W Forbes Morgan in Washington to apply toward the organization deficit, announced by M M Buchanan, president of the ideal tid.
A 13 000 volt San Antonio Public Service Company line broke during a stiff north wind, sending a brilliant flare over the north side and stopping downtown district electric locks. Police received numerous calls while crews searched for the damaged wire head, and Mrs Frances Ostrom reported a accompanying explosion sound at 5 55 a m near Marys Street.
News from Sandringham, England, says King George VI, age seventy, remains gravely ill as doctors treat a catarrhal condition with oxygen. A heart weakness, worsened by cold, prompted specialists from London to advise cautious breathing support through the night.
The Rev. Edgar Hubbard, returned from Fort Worth, will preach at both Sunday services at the Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Hubbard previously delivered a sermon at the Polytechnic Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth.
The Rev C W Anderson, 22 year missionary to Russia, will speak at North Side Baptist Church 7130 p.m. Sunday on life in Russia. The church at San Francisco and Catalina streets hosts the event. RadioPatrognan BT. Barry described the flare as bright red at first and then changing to a blinding color.
Last Saturday a thief placed a small red wagon in the garage of C A Worcester at 1401 West Salinas Street and damaged his lawn mower. Graves at 419 King William Street reported a burglar ransacked her home Friday night but nothing was taken. Shorted wiring caused $55 in damage Friday night at M Ratcliff’s home on 1919 NorKin Palmetto Street.
Unofficial discussions name Herman Oliphant as likely successor to resigned Undersecretary of the Treasury Thomas Jefferson Coolidge. Oliphant, former Johns Hopkins law professor and current Treasury general counsel, is viewed as more sympathetic to the New Deal. Coolidge cited circumstancies and stated resignations, with Morgenthau and Roosevelt expressing regret at his departure.
MARSHFIELD Mass Jan 18 A. Barry Bacon 65 president of the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston died last night at his Marshfield home He led the mother church and was a prominent figure in the movement his death ends a long tenure of service in Boston and nationwide church affairs
A portrait study features Irene Rich, the star, with her daughters Fran and Jane. Fran is returning to Paris after two years at the Boston School of Fine Arts, while Jane attends the Finch School in New York. Photograph taken in New York and shows the family in a late nineteenth century style studio setting.
Nationwide plea for aid against infantile paralysis features President Franklin D Roosevelt speaking on major radio chains tonight directing listeners to join the national birthday hall commemoration on January 38. Musical program notes include James Melton and Helen Jepson with opera tunes and a mix of studio programs and orchestras through late evening.
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