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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1935

Page

14

Death Toll in Brazil Storm Rises Amid Widespread Destruction

Harrowing reports from Buta in Bahia describe a crippling storm that devastated the city. Early estimates term at least 406 dead with about 2000 homeless as relief crews work through night, power outages, and flooded roads. Authorities seek urgent provincial relief as details from inland areas remain scarce.

Brazil Buta Bahia Republic State Constituent Assembly

Foreign office denies Vatican ties with Jaffan

A foreign office spokesman rejected Vatican City reports that Jaffan plans to establish diplomatic relations with the Holy See. The denials came amid ongoing international diplomacy and regional tensions.

Torio Foreign Office Vatican City Jaffan Holy See

Fasterte Denture Aid Promises Real Comfort

An old advertisement touts FASTERTI as a pleasant denture helper. It claims no gummy taste, easier chewing, and discreet use. Available at Bonners Drug Stores and other druggists.

Bonners

Oppression Under Communism Exposed by Sanger Film Series

Sanger argues the Soviet regime uses a perfected system to keep 165 million Russians in subjection. A vast spy network permeates households, factories, and even Moscow’s phone lines, masking famine and coercion while propaganda portrays a thriving Soviet state.

Communist Party Siberia Russia Red Army Whien OGPU Moscow Abyssinia America

Auto peace hinges on poll at Toledo plant

Labor dispute at Toledo Chevrolet transmissions plant drives a poll among more than 33 000 workers to decide if proposed settlement terms will be accepted. Union calls for the vote amid a plant shutdown since April 23 and related plant suspensions in nearby GM operations.

Tolero Chi Toledo Chevrolet Opera Edward F. McGrady U.S Mutele Lad General Motors Corporation Flint Mich 4A. F Buick Motor Car Company

Germany Finland Pact Reported by Tass News Agency

Tass reports that Germany offered Finland a military alliance in case of war with the Soviet Union. The claim, disputed by Tass, awaits a Finnish ministerial visit to Berlin for clarification and potential meetings.

Mostew May Germany Finland Russia Tass Under

Aughiry 16 Meet Called For Highway 16 Association

Representatives from Bexar Wilson Katnes Boe San Patricio and Nueces counties will meet in Floresville Tuesday noon to form the Highway 16 association at the Floresville chamber of commerce invitation. The permanent organization aims to coordinate widening straightening improving and desurfing Highway 18 across six counties. E P Arneson will represent the San Antonio host and state highway department officials and other officials are invited to the initial meeting following a barbecue.

Bexar Wilson Katnes Boe San Patricko Nueces Floresville Lo‘ral Chamber San Antonio State Highway Department Chambers of Commierce Inia Whaley

Many Homeless in Turk Earthquakes

Tong of fands of inhabitants of the Turco Russian frontier, terrified by recurring earth Shocks wandering the countryside at night. Many were in dire need of food and medical attention as scares of corn were believed buried in debris of shattered homes and villages.

Tatanaul

Cameron Park Poised For Texan Centennial Fete

Cameron Park in Milam County ready for the 1936 Texas centennial celebration. Wilson Ledordler park to enhance beauty spots with thousands of tons of petrified wood sand rock and oak logs used to build and decorate houses barbecue pits bridges tables and seats and to nip the creeks feeding the central five acre lake.

Gameron Cameron Milam County Wilson- Ledordler Park Texas Five Acre

San Diego Set for OIG Exposition at Balboa Park

California History’s vivid pageant will open May 29 at Balboa Park, San Diego, to November, tracing Spanish exploration, missions, padres, pioneers, and frontier life through dramatic dioramas. The exposition features Spanish California architecture, shaded courtyards, and a replica of the public house of Mexico with native displays.

San Diego California California Pacific International I Balboa Park Spanish California Mexico

Fear 93 Miners Feared Dead in Japanese Mine Blast

London dispatch reports 93 miners feared lost after a coal mine explosion at Soract on Japan's Hokkaido island. Details from Tokyo via Exchange Telegraph indicate rescue crews search for survivors amid rising casualty concerns.

London Soract Hokkaido Tokio

Treasury backs stricter liquor enforcement to aid dry states

Washington May 6 The treasury said it would enforce state liquor laws in dry states by supporting federal help to prohibit sales of beverages with concentrated alcohol. The plan proposes government agent aid and permits to curb liquor movement into restrictive regions, aiming to curb violations.

Washington D. C Treasury Congress Hart

Shelby County to Celebrate Highway Milestone

Timpson May 6 plan celebration for completion of Shelby County's first concrete highway a 16 mile section of highway 20 between Timpson and Tensinn part of the Houston Shreveport air route John Wood state highway commission member and former chairman will attend with Chairman Harry Wines and other commission members about 100 state highway office employees will be guests of the city trade valued ranch property estimated at 20000 listed in city records

Timpson Shelby County Tensinn Houston-Shrevepor John Wood State Shedway Commission Harry Wines Te KR. Marlite Commission Thad. Ateon State Highway Office

Convict Captured After Escape From State Penitentiary

Cap­tured in Ofla county May 6, Jess Crittenden who escaped yesterday from the state penitentiary on a farm truck with Roy Manne another convict, was recaptured by officers late last night.

McAlester Ofla Jess Crittenden Fran le State Nore

Piles Treatment Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts GEACROCD tablets as a fast cure for haemorrhoids. It incorrectly claims internal medicine cures piles without surgery and suggests a 4.1 ounce bottle, promising lasting relief and money back guarantees. The piece reads like a patent medicine pitch with dubious medical claims.

Rome Biles

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