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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1936

Page

4

Navajo Rain Ceremony Near Don Lorenzo Hubbell Hacienda

In Ganado Arizona on a chilly dawn Navajo braves from the Diack mesa gather near Don Lorenzo Hubbell’s hacienda to send messengers to four sacred mountains seeking holy water. The ritual hinges on chants for youth with three Apys and sacred pollen, signaling a ceremonial journey traditionally aligned with Navajo land. Departure of the messengers was delayed until ceremonial hogan completion and participants washed with soap and donned Navajo clothing before departure.

Ganado Ariz Diack Mesa Don Lorenzo Hubbell

Pilots Gather for U S Balloon Races in Denver

Pilots assembled in Denver to contest the national balloon race record. Six 35,000-cubic-foot bags chosen to launch from the municipal airport Friday night in the twenty fourth annual event, which begins from a mile high altitude for the first time.

U. S Denver Jens

Soviet Mirage Revelations From a Disillusioned Ex-Communist

Fred E Beal once a US Communist leader and Textile Strike figure fled to Russia after conviction and was hailed as a hero. Three years there left him disillusioned and he returned to America facing prison. In 1935 he began publishing articles revealing Russia. He surveys 20000 exiled Americans.

Fred E. Beal United States Gastonia, M.C Lacal Beal Russia Soviet Union North Carolina Bent America ay-Rews Hye Nis

Red Pilgrims and Loyal Soldiers of Soviet Russia

Thousands of American workers renamed as Reds migrate to Russia then return to Detroit and other cities via the Educational Club. Ex-radicals recount travels from Detroit to Leningrad and Moscow, deriding Stalinist rule yet discovering the realities of Soviet life and wartime labor camps.

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Rockefeller Honored by French for Restoration Gifts

Versailles, June 30. The French government honored John D. Rockefeller Jr. for his contributions to restoring historical monuments since World War I. The restorations cost about 53 million francs, roughly 437 million in dollars, and a tablet of appreciation was unveiled at the chateau of Versailles in a ceremony attended by Mr. and Mrs. Rockefeller and their son Nelson.

Versailles France John D. Rockefeller Jr HMB Rockefeller Nelson Chanteau

Suitor Heloni Plunge Death Leads to Murder Charge

Waco on June 30 a 26 year old suitor Tekle 23 a department store cashier and Owens Haynes cab driver faced murder charges after Miss Tekle fell to her death from the Brazos river bluff following an argument with Haynes. Hewitt a fisherman reported hearing a crash and a car leave. Haynes claimed Tekle fell from him as they talked near his car and he was jealous. Tekle’s mother said she planned no marriage. bond set at 1500.

Waco Leta Mae Tekle Owens Haynes Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Wan Miss Tekle L. L. Hewitt Brazos River Hewitt Haynes Greenville Leta ‘Vaughn

Silence Breaks as Wyatt Earp Sends Radio Signal

After twelve days of silence the Polar ship Wyatt Earp bound for Norway regained wireless contact via the Varvart jord radio message. Sir Hubert Wilkins search efforts continued as President Roosevelt ordered navy and crash guard to investigate and take necessary action to locate Wilkins and the missing vessel.

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Forest Fire Rages Out Of Control Near Cajon Pass

A forest fire roared along a two mile front on the San Bernardino north slope, spreading toward Cajon Pass. More than 1,000 firefighters battled the flames with trenches, and 200 more were rushed from Sequoia National Park area, as control lines held on the north, south and east while the blaze raged through virgin timber on the west.

San Bernardino Calif San Bernardino Mountains Cajon

Cafe Loses Cash and Radio to Thieves

Thieves broke a rear door at Jack and Barnest cafe 105 South Presa street Tuesday morning and stole a radio and cash from the register. Police noted additional thefts at Evelyn Reed and Vivian Riggs 404 Carolina street and Carlos Acschedo 722 San Walsh street, including a 1931 Chevrolet sedan offered at 275 in the Open Road sale.

Jack and Barnést South Presa Street Theffa Evelyn Reed Vivian Riggs Carolina Street Carlos Acschedo San Walsh Street Peel Chevrolet

Rao Paulo Brazil Industry Value Through Decades Declines Rise

Industrial manufacturers in Rao Paulo Brazil were valued at about 146.46 million dollars in 1928, fell to around 13.82 million in 1980, and are estimated to reach about 208 million last year with a higher valuation forecast for 1936.

Rao Paulo Brazil

SEA POWERS Tonnage Leaders In International Trade

Eight principal maritime nations now own 29.5 million gross tons of vessels engaged in international sea borne trade. Great Britain holds 13 million tons while the United States commands slightly over four million tons.

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