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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1936

Page

7

Public Alarm Over Stabilization Pact and Two Billion Market Bailout

A column denounces a U S stabilization agreement with France and England, claiming it forces foreign entanglements and commits two billion dollars of American funds without congressional approval. It warns France could maintain arbitrary franc levels, citing Morgenthau and past policies, urging a renewed warning to Washington against foreign alliances.

France England Congress Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau Russia America Shylock Washington

Ballistics Service Testimony Aids San Antonio Bandit Conviction

Ballistics expert testimony from the Texas Department of Public Safety helped convict a young San Antonio bandit for shooting a bus operator in May. The service, provided at no cost, marked the first bureau ballistics evidence in a Bexar county trial, contributing to a death penalty verdict on the second ballot.

San Antonio M. T. Contauilas Bureau of Intelligence and Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory Texas Department of Public Safety Bexar

Treasury reports say ten thousand dollar bills rising

The treasury notes ten thousand dollar bills are becoming more common while five thousand dollar bills remain a career level. The new ten thousand dollar notes are nearly identical to the old five thousand dollar bills.

Treasury

Bible Sermons Spark Debate On Poetry In Scripture

A 1920 volume of Rev Jerrinish Kenworthy sermons argues against poetry in the Bible, praising the King James Version. The text notes changes in punctuation and formatting, including prose interludes and preserved verse, reflecting wary modernization while preserving traditional cadence.

Jerrinish Kenworthy Newbury Ain Heaworthy Tomingroy Kenworthy Tregen Hd Schuster Ates James Versio Feuf Hivvaste St Justice Succines Historis Soni Willy Gael Cabtacters Yimalus Ayia Logry Mr. Bales James Yerni

Simple aim to present the Bible text clearly in a new edition

Quiller Couch notes the need for a purely literary Bible edition that is enjoyable and readable. The aim is to use typography and arrangement to foster love for literature and Bible study, improving accessibility for readers.

Arthur Quiller Couch

Bates on Bible Knowledge and Youth Interest

Edwin C. Hill discusses Bates observation that Bible knowledge has declined. He questions whether Bates new facade for an old temple will rekindle youth interest and asks if the King James Bible’s ethical wisdom resonates with modern undergraduates.

Authority Brasilion Bates King Fea Syod

Oklahoma Celebrates Pioneer Woman Statue Gift

Oklahoma residents praise Governor B W Marland for donating a 46 inch statue of the Pioneer Woman by sculptor Bryant Baker. The piece stands in Forest City on ground also provided by the governor. New York taxpayers may object as federal funds cover a fence and walkway around the statue costing 20036 dollars. The WPA notes the sculpture as of national importance.

Oklahoma B. W. Marland Bryant Baker New York WPA Topyrtzht The New York Sun

Deport the Alien Reds and Rescind Soviet Recognition

The piece argues for immediate deportation of all alien communists and for rescinding recognition of Soviet Russia. It contends communists in America support Roosevelt’s 1936 bid and urges executive actions to repudi ates such influence, framing it as a defense of American institutions.

Soviet Russia Fac America Franklin D. Rowsevelt People's Front Roosevelt jSoviet

Dear Govt Dear Govt A letter to Prof Tugwell about history books

A reader signs as Wilbur’s father, questioning modern school history and the New Deal era. He cites Roosevelt and Joseph stories, accusing teachers of bias and wishing for older, traditional tales. The letter laments changes in history teaching and predicts future edits if Roosevelt remains in power.

Winston Norman Tugwell Dept Wash Mile Wibour Wilbur Joseph Berru Jo Eillie Wilbur Roosevelt Tuleish Dsr

Smith Named Chairman of State Highway Commission

Eusena T Smith of San Antonio will be named chairman of the state highway commission announced in Austin by Senator A E Wood of Granger. October 1916. Machine shops cost loss for heavy motor rocks listed by U S Army. Transportation verge will be erected near Sam Haste at the field by the wireless station.

OI Ober Eusena T. Smith San Antonio State Highway Commission Austin A. E. Wood Granger Targe Machine Shops United States Army

Night on the pier and carnival tales of old New York

The piece recalls evening social scenes around dusk with crewmen ashore, their manners and style, plus vivid vignettes of a circus storm. It weaves in memories of a Queensware trader, a washer in Paris, and showmen like Blamona Jack, Tyrius Beebe, and Beebe’s Times Square antics.

New York Wil Aid S Alops Thar Roctas

Women and equality defy old ideals in modern era

A reflective piece argues that women deserve equal rights and responsibilities with men. It critiques traditional roles, praising female courage and capability while noting persistent double standards and continued dependence on male protection. The author urges practical equality over symbolic gestures and laments lingering social constraints.

Heart Stimulants and the Mind’s Powerful Role

A discussion of heart stimulation contrasts drugs with mental and emotional factors. The author argues that beyond stimulants like strychnine or alcohol, happiness, excitement, and flattery can energize the heart and improve pulse. Mind and brain interlock, sending signals that raise heart action and reduce fatigue, though drugs remain life saving in some cases.

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