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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
2
A city newspaper reports 20 090 higher circulation than rivals in San Antonio, prompting advertisers to dial F 1231 for ad writing services.
June 11. President Roosevelt’s San Jacinto address salutes Texans and the 1836 victory. He recalls Houston’s defense in a frontier era, the spirit of independence fueling settlers from Kentucky and Tennessee, and Mexican tensions over civil liberties leading to Texas colonization. He notes conventions in 1822 and 1833 and Stephen F. Austin’s pleas to Saltillo.
A speech in Houston revisits Texas independence and San Jacinto praising Sam Houston and Houston’s role in shaping the republic. The speaker links the Alamo and Goliad to future union growth and urges peace over war as the nation honors Texas pioneers and settlers.
Sgt Halleran will discuss criminals safety and police work with radio cars at the Kiwanis noon meeting in the Gunter hotel. Alex Thomas will tribute Albert Steves Sr during the session. Treasury figures show Receipts 15 801 475 02 Expenditures 26905 573 53 net balance 2 270 598 824 28.
Census figures show a historic population shift driven by droughts, disasters, and better transport. Analysts warn growth may stall or reverse by mid century as migration continues and future aging needs prompt policy action.
London on June 11 reports Neville Chamberlain the chancellor of the exchequer warned that lifting war penalties against Italy would be madness. He said continued sanctions are necessary after Italy invaded Ethiopia.
The S A Junior Birdmen of America squadron holds a regular meeting at 7 pm Friday at the Gunter Hotel to discuss monthly meetings, contests, and the 1936 outdoor air races at Winburn field principal airport. Arthur Laro will provide manuals and entry blanks, with a new assistant to the wing commander introduced at the session.
The Sons of the Republic of Texas announce President Roosevelt has been named honorary life member. Maj. C. Perry Moore, the group's president, said the scroll detailing the resolution would be presented to the president on his arrival in Houston.
Miss Johnnie Carroll received emergency treatment at Robert B. Green Hospital after diving into the Woodlawn Park pool and injuring her head. The incident occurred Wednesday.
Stockholm polls show 21 to 1 favor Sweden leaving the League of Nations to boost national defense after the Taro-Ethiopian crisis. Oslo readers similarly favor withdrawal with about 75 percent replying in Aftenposten polls.
Kerrville plans a Centennial celebration from June 11 to July 4 and will dedicate the new $160 000 Guadalupe river bridge. The structure will be equipped with sodium vapor lights to illuminate it each night.
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