Alcazar Siege Spoils Pageant and Parachute Drama
A 1936 dispatch outlines the Toledo Alcazar siege with Gen Francisco Armi, detailing a dramatic defense and a plan for a morale boosting Alcazar Circles program. It notes air drops of lead and chemical tests, airmen bailing out, and a post siege cultural program featuring concerts, theatre, and a world renowned tightrope act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HW. R. Knickerbocker
International News Service
Francisco Francis
Toledo
Griz
Toledo Alcazar
Fog blankets quake in southwest Oregon fires
A dense fog over Marshfield and Bandon Oregon hampered 1500 fire fighters battling weeklong blazes. Hundreds of residents fled or were evacuated as 35 to 40 buildings burned or damaged beyond repair, while fire crews fought to stop flames from reaching the Ly Le creek and nearby towns.
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Tandon
Oregon
Marshfield
Ore
Southwistert
AM Banton
Bandon
Waleh
Xepyic
Marshfild-Coquille
Marshfield-Bandon
San Bernardino
Calif
San Geonardito
Rangers
Lieberlands
Cory
Ly le Creek
Facial paralysis cure perfected in pioneering grafting method
Report from New York states a complete cure of facial paralysis using a nerve grafting technique developed by Dr. J. A. Bull at the University of Toronto. The operation connects nerves from the neck to facial muscles, enabling control without prior muscle filling, and is highlighted by experts from the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Gyats Deveer
Jateeph A. Bulla
Toranin
Tris
Tts
American Academy of Conte
Cathedral Loot Spoils Revealed In Bombed Toledo Gallery
Fragments describe a cathedral scene with looted artworks and valuables. A damaged report notes Holocaust era style imagery and a masterwork by El Greco cataloged among items removed from the walls and packed in cases and vats. The account mentions a gallery wall stained with blood and walls bearing spaces where portraits were taken. The piece references the fate of the cathedral treasury and a looming loss of priceless art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Doles
Jka
Eid Bridie
el Greco
Calvary
Louisiana tax confusion sparks protests in New Orleans
Governor Richard Leckel faces disruption as confusion over a new capital tax measure leads to protests. Merchants doubt the law’s scope and exemptions, with the New Orleans Retail Grocers Association pushing for clarity. The act targets tangible personal property and prepared food but exempts most daily items, prompting widespread concern among traders.
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New Orleans
Opel
Richard Lecke
Baton Rouge
Slace
Speatirad
Ube Ag
Geuree 7
Puella
T Loseer
Uthot
NYA Projects Employ 1600 Youths in San Antonio
More than 1600 youths are employed on NYA work projects in San Antonio today. Supervisor Willard Deacon said the projects include playground improvements, roadside park development, and other civic works sponsored by the Texas Highway Department. Over 390 youths participate in the NYA standard program in local schools and colleges.
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Bexar Nya
NYA
San Antonio
Willard Deacon
Silerslig
Meir Schoo
Wee Districk Atpervisor Ryd
NYA Stankard
rummage sale to aid charities by local Daughters group
A rummage sale organized by the Daughters of Syn Palente charity group will run Friday and Saturday at 0957 West Crm eter street. Mrs. BN Mount chairs the event with proceeds designated for local aid. Meg Lee Detrich and F Shannon are among listed organizers.
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Daughters of Syn Palente
Cnarliaine Ergeniratinn
Mile
Tara
Meg
Lee Detrich
Shannon
Tie
Randa Ts
Bexar Precinct Group Meeting Called for Civic Bridge Plan
A Bexar Precinct group planned a meeting to discuss the County Precinct and civic improvements. The notice schedules the gathering for midweek near Denver street and Washington Park with attendees urged to visit beforehand.
City News read as garbled text from OCR fragment
Readable text indicates a fragmentary city news item with unclear names and numbers. Key entities include Osu Hd and TM 106 plus Grole 401-Adva, but details and context are missing.
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Nile Pain
Tarnaprinke Letsa
Wrinvivens Oren
Osu
Faiee
Grole
Adva
Woman Seeks Mayhem Charge After Arm Amputation
In Beaumont Nederland area, Anna Stone alleges a man struck her outside a beer parlor in September, resulting in her arm being severed. County attorneys review the claim as they prepare for possible grand jury action while noting her injuries are healing.
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Ald
Man Shot Down by Deputy Sheriff in Decatur
Rol Leone Grane, 72, a resident of Mirmesett, was shot and killed by deputy sheriff Easley during a traffic stop at night. Witnesses quote Easley describing Grant exiting the vehicle with a weapon as the sheriff claims Grane dropped his hands before the deputy fired. The incident occurred as a county officer pursued an automobile collision aftermath.
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Decatur
Leone Grane
Mirmesett
Fred Easiey
Waeley
Granh
Pau
Miet
Easley
Dee
Grant
Dancing Toll Dance Query Theing Toll Show
Dancers at the Deroy show present a new Walkathon variant with Thursday entrants. The shifting program includes 45 minute hourly dancing, with San Francisco’s Kern Alexander and San Antonio’s Eddie Smith among the participants. Smith fell near 1 p.m. Wednesday, while others like Alexander faced disqualification as the act continued with Brannon as torch singer and night entertainment.
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Bile Palmer
Russell Jowley
San Antonio
Muring
Enterlainmesir
Dane Brannon
Divorce Suit Filed After Husband's Death in Ohio Court
In Washington Courthouse a divorce petition was filed by Bra Em biasing funeral arrangements for the deceased husband John Jone JO. The suit, filed in common pleas court, notes plans for the divorce and mentions prior actions. notification of the husband's death faced issues.
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Washington
Bra
John Jone JO
Conmon Pleas Coure
Joris
Naud
Retirement reshapes official circle as Parker staff disperses
Maj. Gen Frank Parker retires, breaking up his official family of officers and enlisted men who served with him. Multiple personnel transfer to new stations across the country include Capt GS Amuth to Fort Leavenworth, Lieut Cal Heritage to Chicago on leave, and others preparing to depart for Font Clark and Colorado State College assignments as Parker’s staff dissolves.
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Frank Parker
Geneeral Parker
Philippie
Bho
Side
Leavenworth
Ken
Anl General Staff
Cal
Heritage
Chicago
Houk
J. F. Haskell
Font Clark
J. LD. Scott
Smilkt
Pywetycsitd Infantry
Ploy
Leenan
Parker Alvy
Statins
Ske
Anathe
R. Anderson Witl Su
Colline
Cala
R. O. TC
Colorado ‘State College of Agricultural and Mechanical Arts
Joseph Hall
Air Corps ‘Technical School
Chariute Frold
Slayer of Boy 3 Given Life in Texas
In Austin on October 1 Ernest Henry, 43, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his 6 year old stepson and wife with a gun. A confession signed by Henry indicated the killings occurred in Dunhron City, though the jury found him guilty of murder on the earlier date. The jury deliberated for about an hour.
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Austin
Ernest Herny
Dunhron City
Hernle
Guax
Rebels Advance in Drive on Bilbao
British and French reports describe insurgent forces pushing toward Bilbao and Avila, threatening Oviedo. Forward movement from Tri La manufacturing centers nears the northern coast as Sixth Corps supports operations near Fort Reno and Oklahoma remount depots.
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Saint Jaan Ne LU
France
Devindera
Passisti
Gatteta
Gedtpled
Trila
Oviedo
Willis
White
Sixth Corps
Chicago
Robert F. King
Reno
Okla
Cpl
John Nortowicz
Norihoyle
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