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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1936

Page

3

Revolt and strikes flare in Jerusalem amid Arab demand for autonomy

Gaza to Jerusalem reports describe weeks of rising violence as Arabs press for freedom and independence with a wave of attacks, strikes, and curfew measures. Leaders warn Britain to act, while economic disruption and fear of further bloodshed grip the region.

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Lecture Series on Historic and Commercial San Antonio

Four free lectures titled Historic and Commercial San Antonio begin Monday at 8 p m by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. First lecture by Haney F Stith on Mission Architecture and Restoration. Tuesday features Astor F Blard on Baltic of the Alano. Wednesday promises Early San Antonio History by Enly Mole Barrett. third speaker TBA with focus Modern San Antonio.

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Glamorous Star Ann Sothern Shines On Stage And Screen

Ann Sothern, noted for I RKO Magio Count Pete and cinema work, rises as a glamorous star with Broadway appearances highlighted. The article notes her transition between radio and stage, marking her as a prominent entertainment figure of the era.

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City News Vivien Berden Wed, Wight on S. A. Tourist Club

Vivien Berden remains in city news as she plays a wedding role while Wight on S. A. Tourist Club is listed at 617 KN. St. Marys with Adv section note.

Vivien Berden Wighton S. A St. Marys

Cloudburst Causes Widespread Flooding Near Gonzales

A Texas cloudburst swept across Gonzales area causing bridges to wash out on the Grovales Nixon and Guadalupe highways. The Blanco river rose dramatically, flooding homes and submerging a bridge approaches. San Antonio residents J. G. Wiske and fireman George Worg were rescued after a derailment incident on the Treleht line.

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Food prices rise to highest since April in two weeks

The labor department reports retail food prices rose 2.1 percent over the two weeks ending June 16, reaching a level not seen since April 4231. Increases in fresh vegetables, fruits, and eggs, plus higher hotel costs, drive the rise while overall food costs for the period are 3.8 percent above the same span last year.

Waslington Labor Department

Damage from heavy rains hits Bexar Northwest precincts

Flooding and washouts in the hilly northwest sector of Bexar County, including Precinct 4, closed roads and damaged bridges. Officials report washed approaches on the Culeta road, near 40 feet of erosion at Leon Creek, and impassable Culvert and dip damage on several routes. County engineer estimates repair costs between 165,000 and 200,000 dollars. emergency funding expected.

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Conditions of Texas Roads in July Report

A July report lists numerous Texas highways with cautionary notes. Roads are slow dusty rough or closed in places across counties from Travis to San Patricio, with detours on highways 67 9 and 20 and delays north of Dallas and Houston amid weather and water conditions.

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Drought Hold Area's Worst, Weather Bureau Reports

The Weather Bureau reported drought worst in years across the arid southwest and central plains. Officials noted widespread rain shortfalls, citing July and August damage levels while President Roosevelt discussed drought surveys and government actions. Strong entities include Washington, the Weather Bureau, and President Roosevelt.

Washington Bareau Wallace Heffore Roonsevolt Surfeyers Hike Missis

Street damage costs rise as relief funds eyed

Street damage here estimated at about $5000 to repair travel routes. City official Pay Steffler cited ongoing work on water and drought relief, noting vast expenses from cattle purchases and relief aid, with forecasted crop losses across the Western Dakotas, Montana, and Wyoming.

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Manchoukuo halts foreign favors

Foreign minister Chang Yen Ching of Manchoukuo said the Japanese-sponsored regime will no longer respect extraterritorial rights of Americans or other foreigners. He added that negotiations may resume toward a status adjustment for nationals, signaling possible talks on legal protections.

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Gillespie Hit By Hard Rains in Gillespie County

Heavy rains swept Gillespie County from Monday, submerging roads and flooding creeks. Authorities report 5.9 to 10 inches of rainfall, with water severing the old San Antonio road, destroying six sections of railroad and halting train service as a bridge on Grape Creek washed out. River and creek waters receded by midweek, allowing limited highway travel to resume.

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Clerical Error Cancels Complaint in Canby Court

A clerical error in a complaint charging W. U. Griffin with a statute assault led to dismissal and a new charge. Griffin was tried June 19, convicted, fined $230 plus costs, and the error prompted an arrest of judgment motion. The offense allegedly occurred September 1, 1999.

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