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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1937

Page

34

Cavalcade of the Americas stage pageant praised as theatre

A historical review lauds the Cavalcade of the Americas spectacle as a legitimate theater form. It recounts the 1936 Prague Buenos Aires peace forum links and praises the production’s scale, synchronization, and Holy Roman era scenes including Aztec and Mayan cultural elements. The piece notes the show opens in 1433 with a staged religious procession and a dramatic sequence featuring volcanic and mythic imagery.

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TEXAG HEROES MEMORY KEPT

Texag Heroes Memory Kept recalls Texag heroes honored in San Antonio with references to historic figures like Davy Crockett and William B. Travis, honoring Texans who defended their country. The fragmentary text lists names and acts from early Texan history and memory, reflecting memorial tributes and regional pride.

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Historic San Antonio landmark Alamo shrine described in past glory

The Alamo and related mission sites in San Antonio are described as enduring symbols of Texas history. The article recalls the fortress church built by Franciscan friars, its role as a worship and school for Indian converts, and the fighting memory that helped spark Texas independence in 1836. It notes the Alamo’s legend, the structure’s components, and its place among nearby missions and governor’s palaces along Main Street.

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Ocean Voyage Musts For Aboard A Crossing

Instructions for an ocean voyage cover seating with dining-room staff and table companions. The text notes reserving table seals with ticket purchase, recognizing fellow travelers by a nod, and attire for evening events. It cautions against lengthy delays that could disturb other passengers and family aboard the voyage.

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Rock Island Railroads and the Rocket of 1062

A scrambled account describes the Rock Island line project with mentions of staff, new diesel engines of 1200 horsepower, and a ship route of 880 miles. It notes the locomotive Rocket pulling the 1962 event, a Rock Island office in Gar Antonio, and authority under a Texas bank.

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Cavalcade Music Scenes and Cast Highlights

The text outlines period adaptations for Cavalcade scenes. Amusements are arranged by Lloyd Hert and MauUsld Mirddor with a custom number written for the Bavle-Veramoend wedding scene. Composer PM Larner, a young Texan, contributed pieces reflecting Foxns Kid Mexico and Spacian themes.

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Drug Store Marker Honors Alamo Aid Efforts at Commerce Corner

A historic marker on a drug store at the corner of Commerce and Malin Avenue recalls 1838 events in the Alamo era. It notes women and children were brought to safety after the fall and given food and support by locals hours later, reflecting a period memory.

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First Impressions of a Pusaingsry Journey by Air

A fragmented diary excerpt describes a London to Perth flight with Imperial Airways. The writer recalls taxiing, lifting into the sky, and the early ascent over the French countryside toward Le Bourget, noting a calm ride above clouds before descent and landing thoughts. The narrative preserves their awe and initial observations of the airliner’s movements and scenery.

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Tourists Must Present Chad Tourist Card for Interior Entry

A damaged OCR fragment releases guidance on a Chad tourist card required for interior access. It notes eligibility, validity for six months, and where cards may be obtained including American consulates or Mexican automobile associations in Laredo Texas. It mentions use limited to specific trips and child eligibility with guardians.

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Texas Observatory at Fort Davis Opens With Joint Telescope

In the Davis Mountains near Fort Davis a new joint venture by Texas and Chicago scientists debuts a large telescope. The project combines efforts of W. J. McDonald and local researchers to advance astronomical observations in a remote high desert setting.

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