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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1936
Page
15
The Daily Telegraph reports Queen Mary will attend the coronation in London on November 17, marking a historic moment as the first English queen to witness her son’s ascension.
A 28 year old former asylum inmate faced mobs as a lynching attempt erupted near an arrest scene after he allegedly stalked a 15 year old girl. Police escorted the suspect away as threats of violence echoed through the crowd outside the jail.
The state won a 23000 judgment against an oil company for overproduction in Gregg and Rusk counties. District Judge W. Robertson approved a 73 penalty in actions tied to 408 reports to the railroad commission about production allowances.
A ballistics report in Russell death inquiry could determine if the suicide or homicide caused the 25 year old's death in a yard swing. Coroner Frank Nance and autopsy surgeon Jovak Webb noted burns and a gunshot wound, while investigators search for shell and bullet evidence.
In Montana near Superior two miners Antanas Gustafson and Oscar Gevart, both 45, were found dead after a cave-in at a placer mine on Dry Creek. Rescue teams including CCC workers and volunteers had labored since early Sunday, but timbering failures and cold conditions thwarted their bid to reach the men, who were trapped under dirt and rock a short distance from the surface.
London November 1. Walter Runciman, president of the British trade board, declined to answer in the House of Commons whether Britain is ready to begin open negotiations for a bilateral Anglo American trade treaty. Liberal MP Geoffrey Manders pressed for a firm statement as the United States signals willingness to negotiate. Runciman said exchanges have been purely informal and exploratory.
Maj. Gen. J K Parsons calls second division to support Red Cross during attack relief phase. Regimental and unit commanders urged to allow each member of their commands to join or contribute to the Red Cross from November 1 to December 6.
On November 17 1961 the Rev Father Clarence Joseph Buri and his Chinese servant Wu reached Lintoa Kou police station three miles southwest of Auntung. They were recovering from captivity under Japanese Manchukuoan troops after a period of kidnapping.
In Cambridge Massachusetts Willie Ripley a professor emeritus urged Roosevelt opponents to quit obstructing and help with social changes deemed inevitable In Glewnall California David Ross Boyd died at 83 from a heart attack He led the University of Oklahoma from 1892 to 1908 and the University of New Mexico from 1912 to 1919
Vatican City November 1 Pope Pius meets Will H Tiny American move coordinator in a Wallhawk audience. The talks cover stricter lectures and film crusade aims. Tiny called the pope’s news on film policy the apex of his 15 years in the industry and said he was impressed by the pope’s views on modern cinema and energy.
Toronto mothers seek $509,000 from state in a case tied to a contested will. Justice Middleton promised a decision as soon as possible after a tearful hearing in which relatives challenged Milne’s will on grounds it encouraged illegitimate births. Both sides indicated an appeal if the ruling disappoints.
Mes H C Carlee named as principal speaker at a public meeting to be held at 119 Taylor street at 7 45 p m on Wednesday. The event is part of a series directed by Miss Mildred Harrigan.
World Evangelist O P Belefiger and Pastor Fred D Beard announce continued revival meetings at the Foursquare church. The revival is extended to Westidtown with evangelist Dr Helanger, a 25 year veteran, having conducted meetings across Australia Canada England Europe and the Americas.
Six Monterrey residents were hospitalized after a car crash into a bridge on Monday night. The injured include Joe Mallen 24 Marie Hernandez 46 Pratchon Hernandez 40 Romero Mallon 13 Ignacio Mallen 23 Autania Gonzales 16. Local authorities investigate remaining details and conditions.
Treasury officials announced a watch and wait approach to heavy foreign investments in the United States. Secretary Morgenthau said tools exist to prevent dollar fluctuations, and no legislation will be pursued until a detailed study is completed. Officials warned economic factors could lead to gradual withdrawal of funds from the market.
The San Antonio Youths Spiritual Leadership union won approval Tuesday from Archbishop Arthur J. Drossaerts to form a Youths Sodality union for the San Antonio archdiocese. Rev. Herbert Graver, S.M., spiritual director of the local group, will hold the same post in the new union.
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