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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1936

Page

13

President's Trip to Buenos Aires Probed for Records

The piece outlines the President's 13 000 mile voyage to Buenos Aires after addressing the Pan American Peace Conference. It compares the trip to Woodrow Wilson's, notes possible record-breaking duration, and discusses reaction from senators Capper Norris Hale and Borah. It references Roosevelt, the Old Guard, and party realignment debates for 1940.

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Weather Forecast Sees Fog, Winds. Cold Wave Possible

Forecaster Jarboe warns of heavy fog reducing visibility to under a hundred yards on Wednesday with easterly winds bringing unsettled conditions through Thursday. A cold front may reach North Texas Wednesday night and Thursday, with San Antonio facing a northerly turn. South Texas impact remains uncertain.

Simshine Jarboe San Antonin Wyoming Texas

Doctors Fear for Vallee's Ex-Wife

SANTA MONICA Calif Nov 10 W Fyy Webb divorced wife of Rudy Vallee was slightly after a second blood transfusion doctors say her condition is not hopeful after an abdominal operation last Friday. Her father Clarence E Webb of Santa Monica police said Vallee telephoned frequently to learn of her condition. She has been in the hospital for more than two years and last night sank into coma from which she did not recover today. New York Nov 18 Rudy Vallee said he would leave for California at once to be by her bedside if possible to help.

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Former State Senator Fatally Crashes Near Sherman

Former state Senator Westbrook, about 85, of Sherman, died when his automobile failed to negotiate a sharp curve near here last night. Westbrook served two years as Hunt County representative starting in 1968 and later 24 years as state senator.

Fiszauuia West ‘Brook Sherman Westbrook Gerv Hunt County

President Roosevelt sails for Inter-American peace conference

President Roosevelt embarked on the cruiser Indianapolis at Charleston for a voyage to Buenos Aires to open the Inter-American peace conference on December 1. He was greeted by a two-mile parade of South Carolina citizens and thousands more along the harbor as naval salutes fired.

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Soviet Report Claims Rebels Seize Russian Freighters

Moscow dispatch says Spanish insurgents captured freighters Vtoraya Pytaluka and Petrovsky off Corunna. Soviet agency warned Franco pirates may seek to provoke international complications.

Moscow Pytaluka Petrovsky Corunna Franco Ageony

Senator Shipstead in Critical Condition Hospitalized

Washington November 18. Senator Henrik Shipstead of Minnesota is reported in a serious condition at a naval hospital being treated for a gall bladder trouble. He serves in the Farm Labor party and his ailment prompted the official bulletin issued today.

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Farmer in Court Faces High Talking Costs

A Tennessee farm boy, 14, interrupted a corporation court hearing on drunkenness cases. Judge Cainoux and Judge Shook debated fines, with Hooper offering $507 while the boy protested. The scene dubbed a reversal of a quip about talking spares, ending with the court’s final dismissal.

Corporation Court A. J. Rooper Tennessee

Weather Forecast San Antonio and Vicinity

Partly cloudy to unsettled Wednesday night and Thursday. Low Wednesday night about 58. High Thursday about 70. East winds light to gentle along the coast. Tuesday high 68, low Wednesday morning 59, Wednesday high about 70. East Texas partly cloudy to unsettled Wednesday night and Thursday with possible showers near the coast. North portion somewhat colder Wednesday night. West Texas partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday with cooler north portion.

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Arlington Murder Charge in Tipton Slaying near Arlington

Port Worth Nov 18 Murder charges were filed today against Noel Cowden 17 and Kenneth Erbley 19 in the death of Rep Tipton 48 who was shot during a robbery attempt while en route to a wrestling match. Tipton died after being forced to drive by two youths in his own car near Arlington. Cowden an ROTC cadet at North Texas Agricultural College Arlington High School student Erbley were arrested after a cafe stop and later identified. Tipton leaves a widow two sons Frank 20 and R J 6 and a daughter Francesca 0.

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Absence of Tex. attorney general delays salary action

McCraw’s absence from Texas costs him daily pay while in Washington. The delay affects the canvass of votes on November amendments to the constitution, which would raise salaries for state officials. Governor Allred’s salary increases take effect with canvassing board declaration or upon inauguration per the measure.

Hov INS Texas Wiliam Afecinnam Washington James Ve Allred Obier

Roper forecasts Christmas rush gains for stores

Secretary Renee cited a conservative estimate from a Roper survey of 40 cities showing Christmas purchasing through department stores this year rising about 15 percent over 1935 and Christmas lending higher than any year since 1929. The holiday period at department stores is expected to reach about 920 million dollars, up from 800 million in 1935.

Washinl Renee Tai Roper

Turkey Prices to Slump for Holiday

Chicago reports turkey prices expected to fall for Thanksgiving with five pound birds retailing around 16 to 17 cents per pound. Wholesale dressed turkey prices stood high, near 28 to 31 cents previously, while last year during the holiday period prices were 40 to 90 cents. Power index notes electric production inching up with a November 14 reading of 117.5, up from 116.8 the prior week.

Chicago Phicago New York Associated Press India of Electric Power Production Wth

Explosion Claim Leaves Widow and Victims

Mrs Anions Vilareal 54 of West Mysta street died Wednesday from burns after an explosion and fire at Felix Hh Batemy Monday night. Robert B. Gretnnos and Esparza, Eva Esparea and her husband, Felix Esparza Jr 8, and Victor Manuel Rise para 3 were injured in the blaze.

Anions Vilareal Mysta Street Felix Hh Robert B. Gretnnos Aras Esparza Eva Esparea Felix Esparza Jr Victor Manuel Rise Para

Tugwell Resigns Roosevelt Posts for Molasses Firm

Rexford G. Tugwell announced to newsmen in Memphis that he had resigned as under secretary of agriculture and administrator of the Resettlement Administration to become executive vice president of American Molasses Co. in New York. White House letters show no definite resignation date, Roosevelt planning to discuss a future effective time after his South American trip.

Washington Rexford G. Tugwell Roosevelt In & Molasses Company Memphis Tenn Tugwell Agriculture Resettlement Administration Américan Molasses Company New York W. W. Alexander Department South America Jett Buenos Aires Hayé Ape R. G. Togwell Rex

France and Italy Recognize Rebel Madrid Regime

France and Italy extended official recognition to the insurgent government of General Francisco Franco in Madrid. The move allows both nations to ship arms openly, aligning with the rebels as Madrid faces intensified bombardment and encirclement by Franco’s forces. Rebel advances include crossing the Manzanares and street fighting, with Madrid suffering heavy casualties and widespread fires.

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