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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1936

Page

18

San Antonio Army Strength Rises With 165000 Enlisted

A corps area report shows Fort Sam Houston holds 1538 enlisted, Randolph Field about 2360, Kelly Field 1095, Brooks Field 625, and San Antonio arsenal four. The overall corps area enlistee total is around 25250 with 75 warrant officers and 45 army nurses in the garrisons. Civilians on the payroll, including aircraft workers at Duncan Tiel, number about 5175.

San Antonio Eighth Corps Fort Sam Houston Camps Randolph Field Kellyfeld Brooksield Normoyle San Antonio Arsenal Corps Duncan Tiel Army PWA

Anti-Lynch Bill Vote Possible In Congress

Washington dispatch reports a revived anti lynch bill with a possible House vote before adjournment. Representative Gayagan of New York praises the move after a petition with 219 signatures discharged the judiciary committee. The bill would stay on the calendar for seven days and be called up on the second or fourth Monday.

Wasrington Congress House Juatetary Committee Gayagan Democrat New York

Lions Club Welcomes New Members at Gunter Hotel Meeting

New members of the San Antonio Lions Club will be introduced at a Wednesday noon gathering at the Gunter hotel with Dr. HO Wyneken presiding.

Lions Club San Antonio Lions’ Club Gunter Hotel HO. Wyneken

San Antonio to See Large Centennial Visitor Influx

Charles Roster of the Texas Centennial publicity staff told the San Antonio Advertising club that thousands of visitors from the Centennial crowd are expected in San Antonio and surrounding areas. He noted Texas cities will attract inquiries for information and tours. Roster heads a 41 person staff with Robert G. Coulter assisting in directing the publicity effort.

San Antonio Charles Roster State Department of Publicity Texas Roster Robert G. Coulter

Claudette Colbert Shines With Practice and Past Opera Roots

Claudette Colbert shows an excellent voice and daily practice though she has not sung in a film for years. Once pursuing operatic aspirations, she remains noted for vocal talent and stage presence in her career.

Claudette Claudette Colbert

Kimberling Joins New Jersey State Police Command

Trent on June 16, 1932 Mark O Kimberling moved from the state prison warden's office to take command of the New Jersey state police. His appointment by Governor Harold G Botfman was confirmed by the state senate in a late session, succeeding Col. F Norman Schwarckoff whose conduct in the Lindbergh kidnapping probe drew sharp criticism from the governor.

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