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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1936

Page

2

Fatal crash near Dallas claims two officers

Oct 13 Dallas authorities probed the cause of a plane crash two miles south of Dallas that killed First Lieut. R. H. Griffith, 29, and Arthur J. Reinhart, 50. The army plane reportedly fell from 4000 feet before breaking up. Griffith, a West Point graduate, was second in command at Hensley Field. Reinhart, a reserve officer and former president of the Air Reserve Association, left behind a widow and two children. Investigators from Brooks Field and Hensley Field planned a board of inquiry and were joined by Gen. Gerald Brant’s aides to assist in the investigation.

Dallas Hensigy Field Ming R. HR. Grith Arthur J. Reinhart Deiles Sack Norri Griffith West Point Raddalph Kelly Fields Hensley Field F. 1 Griffi Jr Louisville Reinhart Zag Army Air Corps Air Reserve Assocation United States B. &. Thompson Henslay Field San Antonio Donn Salsman Sus M. Tindall Brooks Dallas Monsay R. H._Griffith Arthur T. Reinhart Dallas Street Maj B. S. ‘Champion

Sleepless Indian Patient Seeks Cure In Heavy Offer

Dr F Multhers, an American physician from Los Angeles, treated Rei Habadur Rami Bajoria who has slept only minutes in nearly three years. Bajoria offered $59,000 for temporary relief and $100,000 for a permanent cure. Early start: Gortrude Michael, 32, praised for career as a concertist in Make Way for a Lady with Anne Shirley and Herbert Marshall.

J. S F., Multhers Los Angeles Maillionaire Rei iGortrude Michael Eleanor R.K.-0 Anne Shirley Herbert Marshall Sne

Rites for John Mitchell Held at St Mark's Church

Services for John Enael Mitten gell aged 65 of 17 East Myrtle street were set for 10 am Wednesday at St Mark's Episcopal Church with Reverend Arthur Mechinstry officiating. Burial at Mission Burial Park. pallbearers named William Herpel J G Stribling Ben Wrist B G Lane Moseby Horner and A B Haswell. Mitchell's roles included Mobile Bar Association president Mobile W F C A and Citizens' League leader and San Antonio Life Underwriters' Association president. He served as master of the Mobile Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and vestryman at Christ Episcopal Church, member of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama standing committee, and held posts on local and regional committees including Sat Antone Open Farway board and Wrocal WMGC board. He was vice president of the American Red Cross in Mobile and a reservist at St Mark's Episcopal Church.

John Enael Mittengell Myrtle Street St. Mark's Wrocal Wmgc American Red Cross St. Mark's Episcopal Churets

CNOK BIDS FOR aOUTTS VOTE

Report on political figures from the era including Frank Knox, Rob Taft, and Henry Cabot Lodge Jr advocating party lines. Father Coughlin campaigns in Boston and Rhode Island official clash noted. Governors and Roosevelt supporters discussed, with remarks on bankruptcy fears and various policy positions.

Frank Knox Virginia Richmand Tandon Philadelphia Rob Tso Arkansas Congress Alfred & Smith Charles ¥. Coughlin Boston Cee P Arter Rhode Island Coughlin Cough In John J. Barry Wix Banton Cour National Union Damegn M. Curley Roosevelt O'Brignald Henry Gabor Lodge Jr Roper Cleveland Landon Lemke Eric Owl

Scot official dies in Zurich at 61

Sir Godfrey P. Collins secretary of state for Britain since 1932 died today in Zurich Switzerland during a holiday. The death alters the British government roster and triggers a succession review.

London Sir Godrey P. Colins Brotland Zurich Switzerland Guring

New Deal Dealers Report Split In Party Rifts

Washington dispatch reports intra party divisions in FDR's campaign with old guards muting support for Roosevelt. Friction centers on Tugwell and dissident figures like Buh Reed War rides Colby and Ely while Farley faces censure for missteps. Public airing of Communist and Republican tensions colors the race as new deal strategists recalibrate. Roosevelt presses on as factions shift and public stances on tariffs and policy are debated in key states.

John T. Lambert Alfred F. Buh James A. Reed Waridee Colby Dosent B. Ely Roosevelt Tugwell New Deal James A. Farley Larrion Parley Farley Lat Thesident Syracuse Hys Pittsburg Frank Knox Smith Knox Onisha Norris Lehman Omaha Minnesota Waexse Demnemite Party Saneicr We Farmer Labor Party Communist Party Nemograt Terry Carpenter Deveratty Borineton Ametican Tanner E Asa A@meetican mariner Wrenn Ion

Fort Sam Houston Inspection Slated Thursday

Fort Sam Houston troops to undergo a two phase inspection starting Thursday under Waynes, with James E. Parsons as daily chief commander. First phase on parade grounds includes shelter setups and drill lines. Second phase at 4 PM features a technical exercise divided among nine forces led by AV Brig. Gen. A. T. L. Quenthine and Belg. Gem. Ro GC, with general officers supervising.

Ft. Sam Hadleal Hamepretan Seeand Fort Sam Houston Waynes James EK. Parsons Dinauy Chmmander Riteiéns Peret Tae Fuld Tsi A. TL Quenthine Nine Force Belg. Gem. Ro GC Foi Strond Field Artillery Commadid

Rare Malady Turns Child's Arm To Stone In Arcadia

In Arcadia Wisconsin on October 19 a two year old girl named Delores Breska began to lose use of her right arm as muscles ossified, turning to stone. Doctors warned of progressive rigidity though she showed no immediate threat. parents sought cures amid mounting letters offering remedies.

Arcadia Wis Aloysius Brwile Velores Ilex

Yugoslav honors former U S ambassador Morgenthau

In New York on October 13 the Yugoslav consulate announced Henry Morgenthau Jr former U S ambassador to Turkey received the Yugoslav order first class for his services.

Yugoslavia New York Henrry Morgentis Winited States Tukey Yougoslav

Radium Gas Cancer Talk At International Assembly

Delegates at the International medical assembly heard how a gas derived from radium treated cancer. Demonstrators said radon, produced from radium dissolved in water, matched radiant in effectiveness and could be used safely in small gloves to limit exposure. The report discussed challenges in handling the gas, including blast risks and safe storage, while noting aviation concerns with airborne radio signals.

ST. Paul Oct. W International Medical Assembly

Atler Calls Nazi Parley Report From Berlin

Berlin correspondent of the London Daily Express reports Adolf Hitler called a meeting of Nazi leaders at Berchtesgaden. The last conference was August 25, with a promise to double manpower in the conscript army. Actress Kel en Parrish gains strong praise for her film role.

London Ado Sitler Knight Berechtesgaden Berlin London Daily Express Geremany

Expert Mattress Renovators Offer Services

Local classified ad touts experts in mattress renovation through Classificion. The service highlights include refurbishing and restoring cushions, springs, and fabric with experienced technicians and flexible scheduling. Contact details and pricing not provided in the readable text.

Positive Relief through Grove's Tasteless Malaria Tonic

Unverified ad copy touts Grove's Tasteless Malaria Tonic as a cure for malaria and fever. It claims the tonic removes infection entirely, contrasts it with other remedies, and promotes two bottle sizes with pricing details for purchase at drugstores.

Matera — Grove Sue Grove Grave Grove

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