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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1936

Page

10

World news notes and future tech fears across oceans

A mosaic of items covers advances and dangers in science and politics. References span Nobel laureates, a planned Turkish style lunar telescope, and lab breakthroughs, alongside wartime gas masks and a vast new Italian military airport near the Adriatic. Also touches on explorations of world connectivity since Columbus, German tolerance studies, and a Philippine birth of quadruplets amid poverty. European leaders weigh Madrid's fate, while Britain expands civil defense and air conditioning.

Roosevelt Promises Prosperity and New Deal Recovery

President Roosevelt spoke from Denver declaring that prosperity is near and the New Deal will bring action to restore constitutional government and revive mining. He contrasted Republican critics with federal aid calls and predicted balanced budgets within a year as private employment rises and government expenditures adjust. A separate report notes a deadly gas explosion in Fukuzaki Japan with casualties and injuries.

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Supreme Court denies NY wage law overturning ruling

The Supreme Court refused to review the New York wage law for women, upholding a prior finding that it violated freedom of contract. It also declined to hear related cases on Washington state’s minimum wage statute and other labor measures, with decisions noted as limited or procedural.

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Park Meters Closed for Columbus Day Holiday

City parking meters suspended Monday in observance of Columbus Day. Holiday note shows meters inactive in all city parks. expect no charges or enforcement in effect through the observance period.

Typhoon Afanila Strikes Philippines Killing Hundreds

A deadly typhoon, Afanila, battered Luzon and Nueva Ecija as floodwaters and high winds caused extensive destruction. The Manila Tribune tally neared 810 dead with hundreds more missing or unaccounted for as officials warned the toll would rise. Manila and surrounding areas endured severe damage while other regions reported homes washed away and crops ruined. A second typhoon was traced moving north northwest from 400 miles east of northern Lay, expected to miss the Philippines and possibly strike southern Japan.

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Jumps From Window To Elude Attacker

New York October 12 A woman Halovka after escaping an assault by Grivin leapt from a three story window to flee. She was injured and in hospital with possible fractures as police investigated the attack and her escape.

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Weather forecast notes cooler start to week ahead

A garbled weather update notes that winds shift from west to south and cooler temperatures Tuesday. It mentions a Tuesday high near the mid 80s and a Monday low around the mid 40s, with normal values in the 70s to low 80s for the period.

Woman Found Dead in Scarsdale Identified by Police

Police identified the body of a 34 year old woman found beside the New York Central tracks in Scarsdale. She was Miss Tielens Belcher, daughter of a retired army chaplain from Lincoln, Illinois. Authorities are investigating whether she jumped or was pushed.

Scarsdale Bro- Kette New York Central Lincoln Tielens Belcher

Weather forecast for San Antonis and nearby region

A garbled forecast notes warmer conditions Monday night and Tuesday with variable winds. It mentions low temperatures around Oh degrees and highs near 84, with light to moderate wind shifts from southeast to south. Also references Panhandle and West Texas, and a cloudier cooler Thursday with added weather on page 2.

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Raids Crack Down On Downtown Gambling Establishments

State rangers and public safety officials conducted early Sunday raids on six downtown gambling dens in San Antonio, arresting about 75 people. Equipment valued at $20,000 was seized from the sites including the American club and Turf and Rimabassy, with charges likely for gambling and intrigue pending formal complaints.

Sin I. H. Catnlensel State Department of Public Safety Texas Rangers Will W. Wend Police Department Sheriff's Department Golenel Garmichael Truckioad Southey Warehouse J. W. Davia American Club Turfeli Soledad Stroet Rimabassy Club Houston Street Dragon Club Soledad Weat Travis Terverside Club Texas Club St. Mary's Street Garmichael Riverside Club Davie Peace Bat Carphsan John FP. Ouian Mavis Seit Fendants Rangers San Antonio Davis Austin

Commodity Markets Closed for Columbus Day Holiday

New York Oct 12 United States and Canadian commodity exchanges are closed today for Columbus Day and Canadian Thanksgiving. European markets remain open. Trade desks report light volumes as investors monitor domestic economic data and global inflation trends.

New York United States

Taxi Driver Robbed by Two Bandits in City Cab

Motndlay police report a Brackall White Taxi driver was held at knifepoint by two men who entered his cab in the 300 block of East Commerce Street and forced him to Rays and Gevets Streets. The cab was found minutes later near South Wellers Street. A resident reported being robbed of a watch in the vicinity of Titena Vista streets.

Fouldsiver Brackall White East Commerce Rays Gevets Streets W. H. Shipp Newmen South Wellers Street Porter Street Titena Vista

Barnett Widow Loses Her Appeal in Supreme Court

Laura Bonnet widow of Barnett contested a ruling that annulled the mace Mage and deprived her of property rights. The Supreme Court refused a review of that ruling, keeping the lower decision in place.

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New York State Hit by Early Snow Storm

New York state experienced a morning snowstorm as western regions turned white. The coldest day since 1876 saw temperatures drop sharply by about 24 degrees to reach near freezing. Strong winds caused notable tree damage overnight.

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Postmasters Lost From Farey Rank Claims

Washington report shows the Republican committee asserting that Postmaster General Parley discharged 510 postmasters who had waited to rise from the ranks. The notice indicates further dismissals or reallocations within the postal service.

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Solon San Lose Fight To Escape U S Prison

In Washington on December 11 Representative John H Hoeppel of California and his son Charles J Hoeppel appeared in the Supreme Court protesting prison sentences of four months to a year for conspiracy to sell a West Point appointment. The court refused review of the Court of Appeals decision affirming their conviction dating May 8, 1956. Prosecutors charged Charles Hoeppel, using the name Charles Alexander, offered to help obtain a military academy appointment for James W Ives of Baltimore, and Ives paid him a $1000 fee.

Washington John H. Hoeppel California Charles J Hoeppel Supreme Court West Point Court of Appeals For District of Colgenbin District of Goumbia Federal District Charles J. Heepper Charles Alexander Military James W. Ives Ualtimate Ives

Clash on Korean border leaves several dead and wounded

Reports from southern Korea indicate Japanese forces engaged Manchoukoan troops in fresh clashes. Four Manchoukoan soldiers were killed and five others injured, as authorities described the situation as tense and unsettled.

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Pope Pius II Fights Cold Amid Spain Civil War News

Vatican reports Pope Pius II remains in robust spirits despite a cold. Sources say the aging prelate shows no fatigue and continues duties as Spain’s civil war rages, reflecting resilience and leadership under strain.

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Solon House Debates Extending Investigations Into Censorship

In Texas House, a resolution by A B Tate water seeks an inquiry into anti New Dealers and press censorship. Dr A B Cox and J E Haley named for probe into funding sources amid protests from farmers and Democratic critics. Debate includes censorship as a step toward fascism with accusations against Cox and University ties.

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