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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1936

Page

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Scandals Divert at Texas Show Flows With Lively Talent

Reviews Texas stage edition of George White’s Scandals featuring Miss Morgan and Miss Morean. The matinee and Saturday shows draw growing business as a telecast themed revue delivers music, comedy, and spectacle despite uneven routines. Howard and Jolson impersonations amuse, with chorus and dance numbers boosting appeal.

Jeep Bavis George White Helen Morean Texas Sen Antonio Laurday Advange Gales Miss Morgan Wale Wille Howsard Howard Schidals al Jolson Mosis Harlem Eto

Merger talk sparks reorganization of War and Navy

Washington November 14 agitation over a possible sweeping reorganization of the government emerges as committees study proposals to create a department of personal defense. Senate and House panels weigh consolidation while Brookings Institution prepares reports. A 23 secretary cabinet plan groups army navy and air services under one cabinet office remains a focal idea.

Washington War and Navy Departments Senate House Sis Byrd Virginia Buchanan Roosevelt Congress Navy King Democrat Utah Army Air Services

Army Mourns 7 Veteran Mule Whisky’s Death at Fort Niagara

The Twenty-eighth Infantry recalls Whisky the regiments famed mules. Whisky survived battles on the Mexican border and in France, but was deemed surplus after aging and illness. Private Waiter Moskal, renowned marksman, ended Whisky’s suffering by a final shot. Whisky rests near Fort Niagara Post hospital as treaty talks loom.

Oldsters Fortanellsing Minz France Moskal Fort Niagara Cignia

Free Advice Offered in Casting and Desert Weekend Gossip

The item lists Hollywood chatter about casting Gone With the Wind for David Sclanick and potential leads for Stella Dallas, with Hefmith Hogert praised as Rhett Butler. It notes Palm Springs desert gala at Desert Inn for a royal weekend, plus various anecdotes about actors, commissions, and Zukor’s silver jubilee film plans.

Hope Williams Palm Springs Ope Dezert Tagenstein Joseph Schenck Desert Inn Kelil Gal- Hisn Billy ‘Abel Elizanelia Alen Hag Radio New York

Devil Is a Sissy Stars Freddie Bertholomew and Coopers

Juvenile stars Freddie Bertholomew Jackie Cooper and Mickey Rooney share top billing in The Devil Is a Sissy shown at the Majestic Saturday night. W S Van Dyke directs with supporting cast Katherine Alexander Peggie Conklin Grant Mitchell Harold Huber and Gene Lockhart.

Majestic Freddie Bertholomew Jackie Cooper Mickey Rooney W. 5 van Dyke Tan? Bunter Katherine Alexander Pegley Conklin Grant Mitchell Harold Huber Gene Lockhart

Spanish Defendants of Old Also Brave Ae Ameoree mou

The article recalls ancient Spaniards defending Numantia. Dr Arthur Pateb- Bickinlay notes Latin scholar at UC Los Angeles. He cites Romans under Scipio faced months of resistance with harsh provisions and sallying out to attack the Romans at the slaughter of two for tors hoge.

Arthur Pateb- Bickinlay University of California At Los Uates

Longest Sow Leaning Over Collapses Onto Pillows

Fragmentary notes mention Marian Spitzer, Sirs. Haran Thompson and an Ernst Lubitsch editor taking two months off for a baby, plus a Para mount set dresser William Moyer tearing down a Street In Tint? authentic set. The piece references a Big Sunday Light for want ads and ad writer details.

Marian Spitzer Haran Thompson Ernst Lubitsch William Moyer Paramount

Local Notes and Names Fill Bexar Facts Page

A jumble of names and brief vignettes from Bexar County topics appears. Individuals including Irene Brown Frank Gillespie James Jordan Helen Morgan Rudy Wildenstein Jerome Zoeller Phil Wright Jr Eliza Beth Greenberg Ned Culmer Dr Stuart Hays Jr Howell Jones and others are mentioned with scattered anecdotes and social snippets.

Miuleiiza Phil Wright JR Pate’s Elizabeth Greenberg Yan Puffle Ned Culmer Stuart Hays JR

Hollywood song and screen play chatter from Los Angeles

Los Angeles hears news of Fannie Hurst invited to write the screen play for Show Business with Lew Lipton idea. Willian Baron directs, production by Lewis Gensler, four stars planned. Hollywood headlines discuss One Way Passage reissue, Greta Garbo negotiations, and a flood of stars visiting or touring, with Winston Churchill in town and many figures from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer active in projects and fittings for upcoming events.

Moline Birtore Baty Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Greta Garbo Tynne Fon Anne Pers Feet Garbo M-G-M Clark Gable Tha Garbo George Cukor Katharine Hepburn Tilly Losch Hollywood Coltertec Mse Westeo Intestiai James Qualen Dionne Papa Quinte Gertrude Giessen Craig Reynolds Lione! Barrymore Johnny Weissmuler Ezbling London Lupe Randolph Churchill Chariie Paulette Chaplin Winston Churchill Brillant Fen Tran Jack Benny Poppa Meyer Benny Johnny Downs Dixie Dunbar Eleanore Whitney Una Merkel Covington Kentucky Treat New York Rubye Miles Carole Lombard Hoerpe Marx Skeets Gallagher Alan Randall Lady Castelorosa Dolores del Rio Cocoanut Grove David Carlyle Anita Blair Loyola-Texas

Obituary for Glande Simpson and Garza Garza Garza

Native of San Antonio Glande Simpson 42 of 222 East Quincy Street. services by Reverend Kennedy. Survivors include Charles C Simpson and Vera Simpson. Timents Garza 44 of 132 Dr Tango wreck. services at Ban Fernando Cathedral. interment at Ban Fernando cemetery No 2. Survivors Cecilia Garza, Carlos Garza, Lilla Garza, Arcacit Timenes, Offa Grrea and Mrs Pale rastia Garza.

Glande Simpson Quincy Street San Antonio Ab Zisik Bunday T. J. Kennedy Charles C. Simpson Vera Simpson Case Garena Timents Tango Rreck Ban Fernarda Cathedral Ban Fernando Cemetery No. 2 Widwe Cecilia G. de Garza Carlos Gara Lilla Garza Arcacit Timenes Slatera Offa Grrea Palerastia Garza

Weather summary and city forecasts across several states

The report lists 2 hour precipitation totals ending Saturday 7 3.m. none with 1.62 inches since January 1 and cloud cover across multiple cities. It notes sun set at 5 40 p.m. and moon rise times, along with a compilation of temperatures and conditions for many locations including Abilene Albuquerque Amarillo Atlanta Boston Charleston Chicago Des Moines El Paso Galveston Des Moines and more with terms like clear cloudy and heat readings.

Gee Batt Sw Tidea Tans Ian Orving Abilene Tex Albuquerque Amaro Alanta Ca Boston Mar Dutta Charleston Cheyanne Gorpun Moines Lowe Tosee City Fort Staith Galveston Sant Binneapotie Senay Bentwomery Ala Lear Nendles Calit Orleans York Benoa City Maha Phoenix Ariz le Laws Joan Clouse Washington Bey Fee Willaton

Defeated Bond Issues Darken City’s Savings Plan

Five of the citys twelve bond issues failed to pass in a canvassed election. The $5000 anattorium improvement bonds lost by four votes. Other defeated items included market sheds, creek and park improvements, health building work, and municipal upgrades. Treasury figures show receipts of 7.94 million and expenditures 9.33 million for November 12.

WEA Pri CG. K. Quin San Pedro Creek Depres Crockett General Ute Bryer

Madrid Under Fire as Rebel Air Attacks Continue

Rebel planes pounded Madrid causing glass to shatter and injuries at the Provincial Hospital. Fire and artillery rocked the city center while Red Cross squads evacuated the wounded. Insurgents severed telephone lines as Fascist forces clashed in the streets and Madrid-area suburbs. Government pilots counterattacked, with four planes down in the air battles.

Cha Riley Mars Red Cross Menrid Usera Talede Segavis Madrid

Kiwanis International selects convention cities

Kiwanis International announces Chicago and San Francisco as 1888 convention sites as chosen by the board of trustees and council members. The WaT convention is set for Indianapolis next June.

Kiwaniane Chicago San Francisco Kiwanis International Board of Trustees Annimd Wat Indianapolis

Dooms Pet Dog Master to Kill Star Diver

In Houston on an express note, J C Gilliland says Babe the bull dog, famed as a Texas diving dam, faces death within days after a fatal incident. Babe leaped into the water and surfaced with a long underwater bend, while her mate died earlier this week. Gilliland, unable to afford treatment, plans to euthanize Babe.

Dooms Star Diver Houston Babe J.C. Gilliland Bave Texas Gilland

Paris placards condemn Nazi regime rally in protest

Paris residents plastered thousands of Communist posters denouncing Adolf Hitler as protests surged over the execution of German Communist Edgar Andre. Leon Blum and his Popular Front government faced a pivotal deputies’ session as France vows to stay neutral in the Spanish Civil War amid growing coalition support.

Paris Beichamentey Adolf Hitler Edgar Andre France England Leon Blum Chamber of Deputies Popular Front Sesalon Ucn Premmier

Massive wage increases spread across U S industries

A nationwide wave of pay raises hits warehousing, manufacturing, and textile workers. Detroit automaker Packard Motor Car boosts hourly wages for 30579 workers and raises salaries under $200 monthly. DuPont Rayon, Old Hickory, and various textile plants announce raises, with annual payroll gains estimated around $1.25 million for some firms. Christmas bonuses and profit-sharing also roll out in several companies across Richmond, Nashville, Parthcket, and New England regions.

Chigagg Packstd Motor Car Company Detroit Alvan Macauley Hichmond DuPont Rayon Company DuPont de Nemours and Company Nashville Tenn Lorrains Mantrackiime Company Parthicket Massachusetts Veramont Rhode Island Maing Breland Bene Pang U.S. Rubber Products, Inc Naugatuck Conn Blions Ang Geel Company Witty Wilts Fitchsburg Mass Lockport Chicago Bastian Kodak Company Rochester Ent Dloven Suller Hammer, Inc New York Milwaukee Yelllow Truck and Cash Manufacturing Company Fone Hao, Mich Simmons Company Kenosha Wis Royal Typewriter Company Stortford

Harrison Becomes Filipino Citizen

Francis Burton Harrison, former American governor general of the Philippines, was naturalized as a Filipino citizen in Manila. He took the oath before President Manuel Quezon, Vice President Sergio Osmeña, and 60 national assemblymen at Malacañang Palace, Harrison’s former residence during his governorship.

Manila Francis Burton Harrison Philppines, Bécoome Manuel Quewin Common Wealth Sergio “Ose Mena Malacanan Harrison Islands Quezon

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