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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1936

Page

13

Battle of the Murcian? Madrid under fierce siege

Madrid endures heavy bombardment as loyalists defend key bridges against Francoist assault. Rebel bombers strike Cafe Oriental and central districts while assaults focus on Toledo and Casa de Campo bridges. Loyalist forces vow no retreat as air raids and ground fire rage through the city.

Thomas A. Loaysa Madrid INSI Inaygens Batterine Manzanares Sir Raldy Sway Thee Purenis Manes Puerta del Sol Juan Yague Miguel Castelan Povas Murid Andilucia Toledo Segovia Casa de Campo Francestes Puerta de Hierra San Fernando Casa del Campo Seginniy al Umder Sry Mannanares Lg Junkers Francisto Franco Revel

Blum Stand Dawg Attack on French Premier's Plan

Paris November 9 Premier Leon Blum faced sharp right wing criticism over a plan to rush eleventh hour aid to Spain. Deputies called the suggestion reckless and dangerous while socialist leaders urged support and a party resolution urged the government to pursue its policy. In Britain Spain relations, papers claimed the government appeared defeated as Madrid shifted to Valencia while former Premier Daladier accused Blum of failing to honor the electoral program.

Paris Leon Bis Henri Dekerikis Fightek Siggrstion Wnpardose Finn Socialist National Cautict Bivin Pov Great Britain Communist International Federation of Unions Ae Sra Governent Madrid Valente Plerie-Kulenne

Britain to Hold Firm on Policy in Spain Crisis

London reports Britain will maintain its intervention policy toward Spain despite renewed signals from French officials. Internal politics and foreign policy debates ripple through the capital as the government faces pressure from various quarters to adjust course.

Britain London Great Britain Ihem Fremiee Leon Bhin Lo “Madeki Prewter

Barrymore and His Back Infilm Op in Hollywood

Barrymore arrived in Hollywood to promote his new project as photographers gathered at the railroad station. The 21st event old actor, once Elaine Barn, faced reporters about his romance with Mrs Barrymore, dating from a 1935 hospital room meeting and described as a cross-country love derby.

Homey Wood Calif Donn Barrymore Bode New York Ol Che

Barrymore plans marriage and film work on Maytime

The article notes actor Barrymore announcing marriage to "Calmnan" and "Arigl" while preparing to star in Maytime. Miss Dayrle comments on the stormy night as she contemplates flying, and Baccynice rises from a sanitarium bed to attend the marriage. Reports mention a heart ailment delaying testimony in two lawsuits later dismissed.

Gruff Barrymore Calmnan Arigl Barrymnre Yuma

Boy Admits Killing Pendleton Tank Driver

An 11-year-old boy named Ervin Enbysk confessed to the killing of 22 year old Howard Gwytm, a Pendleton tank driver, in Pendleton Oregon. Police report the admission followed his capture at Long Creek after a crime that occurred yesterday morning during a $3 Tulip sale misstatement.

Pendleton Ore INSI Ervin Enbysk Long Creek Howard Gwytm Gaynn

Rebels claim Madrid advance from Morocco broadcasts

A Madrid bound revolutionary broadcast claimed three Moroccan regimes crossed the Manzanares River early this morning and moved toward Madrid. Insurgent messages reported perimeters at Las Delicias and M idlogia stations and clashes near Del Norte terminal while government forces resisted with local defenders. Another Seville pick up said insurgents entered the capital from the south and southwest as occupation proceeds methodically.

Tetuan Manzanareiver Aad Madrid Seville Madeida Capil

Envoy Declares Halted Advance in Madrid

London dispatch reports that insurgent forces have made no real progress into Madrid since yesterday. The Spanish ambassador in London says fighting continues in the same areas with loyalists offering strong resistance. He notes Madrid remains calm and its people courageous.

London Madrid

Rebels Repulsed in Madrid as Loyalist Forces Hold

Madrid reports say the defense ministry issued a communique describing all rebel attacks on the capital as repulsed. Insurgent pushes toward the mayor area were driven back, renewed fighting near Casa de Campo and parks beyond the Manzanares river ended with Loyalist gains and encircled invaders.

Madrid INS Muntane Me Rovere Nave Heet Fink Forey Ile Way Casaip Gump Belond Mangapires Andenheit

Crime Psychology Lecture At San Antonio Meeting

Herman Hireeh a principal from Grockett Elementary will discuss "The Psychology of Crime" at a Scientific Society of San Antonio gathering at 8 45 p m. Secretary Whiter $3.00 Bice reported details.

Herman Hireeh Prinecipal Efrtine Grockett Schow Soery San Antonio Bice

Loyalists Slain in Almeria as Civil War Toll Rises

Reuters reports eight thousand Loyalists and Spanish government supporters killed in Almeria over the past two months. Details come from Gibraltar dispatches, highlighting intensity of the fighting in southern Spain.

Almeria London iNs Reuters Gibraltar Teder

Amazon Women Fight Besieged Segovia Bridge

Nov 9 dispatch from the Spanish war front reports Amazon fighters defending the Segovia bridgehead near Madrid against insurgents. The contingent, led by Mendeid's red tul a counciliders, fired rifles and machine guns as insurgents crossed the Manzanares river, suffering heavy casualties.

Manzanares Asurrenden Antazons Hechting

Oil Poured on Rebels in Madrid Palace Battle

Nov 1 reports describe rebels occupying the royal palace in Madrid as women and locals seek safety. Fire and fighting damaged the university and city hospital while Moorish and foreign forces reportedly entered from the northwest.

Lisbon Madrid Enid O Setulo Fifh Gilphanis Universits

Beware Coughs from Cold That Hang On Ad

A period advertisement touts Creomulsion as a guaranteed cure for lingering coughs from colds. It claims no medicine can relieve faster and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied after the first bottle. The ad urges readers to try Creomulsion immediately.

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Hotels in Madrid Turned Hospitals Amid Lisbon Casualty Surge

Madrid's big hotels are packed with wounded and dead as a Daily Mail dispatch reports a tally of around fifteen hundred casualties from recent attacks. The scene, described by the Daily Telegraph, notes sheets stained with blood and rapid hospital conversion as the city endures the crisis.

Madrid London Taids Baily Telegraph

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