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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1936

Page

9

Italo-Ethiopia Granted Nazi Recognition

Italo-Ethiopia was granted diplomatic recognition by Germany to strengthen ties between two European fascist powers. The move follows Italo-German talks in Rome and Berlin, with Count Ciano and Baron von Neurath announcing the accord. The development marks a significant step in fascist influence in European affairs.

Germany St. Rome Ber Haile Selas Berlin Mussolni Count Galeazzo Ciano Baron Konstatin von Neurath Na Hons Harrette Ari Pean

British oppose American occupation of Jarvis Island

British residents of Christmas and Fanning Islands oppose the American claim to Jarvis Island, midway between there and Simon. Captain Bill Anderson reports British sentiment favors Jarvis as a British post. New Zealand cruiser Wellington reportedly aims to plant the British flag as plans hint at possible military airfield use by the United States.

Honolulu Christmas Fanning Islands Crairy Jarvis Island Tere and Simon Bill Anderson Jarvis Anderson Fanningland Rable Station Wellington United States

Maiden voyage plans for Queen Mary's sister ship No 52

Reports from London indicate reservations have begun for the sister ship No 52 of the Queen Mary line. The vessel will be completed over the next two years with first voyage slated for May 1840 after official sanction of construction.

London Geel Lena House of Cannons

Harvard freshmen fathers span wide range of professions

A Harvard University file shows the fathers of the class of 1940 come from varied careers including lawyers, executives, doctors, manufacturers, bankers, clergymen, and government workers. The list also includes teachers, directors, artists, musicians, writers, and several specialized professions, reflecting broad parental backgrounds.

Cambridge Mass INS Harvard Tnose Ares One Tve Ine Monumer Ubon

Deer With Wings Anecdote Surfaces From Hunters Tale

Keon Webber of Fingstatl recalls sighting a “big gunmat” deer with whiskers, claiming the creature sped away like a plane over pine packs. Other hunters doubt the tale, noting no deer has whiskers, yet Webber remains convinced by the strange description and scars on treetops.

Keon Webber Fingstatl Webber

Social Calendar Highlights Local Social Events

Social calendar notes a spook party at 314 West Woodlawn avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs E S Emerson, a cocktail party for Miss Viviere Pleeg and fiance William Gard nex, a gretty luncheon for bride elect Mary Drought, and numerous engagements and club gatherings. Attendees include Laura Dickinson Betty Townsend Fattt Wood Ann Harley Jamie Ragsdale Madeline Stretcher Mrs William Flannery Henry Patrick Drought Charles J Lukin Norvel Ghilton Athey Mute Dr John A Waller Leah Wilson and Lois Agnes Johnston. The Philharmonic Club opened its season at the Aurora hotel with a Spanish program and Mexican luncheon. Shifts of society events include obsequies for a Houston-bound Rice Texas football trip and a charity card party by the Daughters of Nile. A November wedding, open house at Our Lady of the Lake, and numerous club meetings complete the social slate.

E. S. Emerson West Woodlawn Avenue Geline Higner Viviere Pleeg William, Gardnex Clara C Jamie Ragsdale Madeline Stretcher William Flannery Henry Patrick "Drought Charles J. Lukin Norvel Philharmonic Mut Chub Aurora Hotel W L. Payne B Sibley Spain Bfi Andalucia Ernesto Lecuona Taylor Lewis Moyer Jose Pagilla la Vigletara,” By the Tame Compat. Birs. Moyer Presen Mrsdames J.C. Hull Troy Campoch MH. Taylor W. C. Davis Rolly Sreen E.W. Kern Glenn Parker Johns McPaniel Pudgephatt Sibley

Straus Run Wins for George West Hi

Bob Straus fullback for the George West Longhorns raced 35 yards in the second quarter to beat Premont 6 to 0 on Friday afternoon. Key blocks came from Jerrold, Alfred Vivian, and Hinton Lewis while Orvis Smith, Albert Huegler, and others cleared the way for the Steers, with Jack Hardmoh substituting for injured Stocks.

George Bob Straus George West Longhorns Premont Jerrold Alfred Vivian Hinton Lewis Orvis Smith Albert Huegler Twely Phiyed & Slorout Bame Jack Hardmoh

Brothers accused of fake brides flee desert tale

One of the brothers abducted women near Miami and drove toward home while the brides escaped in Phoenix and confessed to Detective Eddie Moose that each woman had a husband in Missouri. When the husbands arrived, detective Moore advised reconciliation and blamed the scheme on naive marriages.

Miami Phoenix Palice Eddie Moose Missouri Delec Moore

Evacuation by air planned for refugees from Paris

Paris reports plan to evacuate women and children via airplane from the Argentine embassy in Madrid after talks with French officials. Foreign Minister Carlos Saavedra Lamas says French commercial planes will assist. he also seeks authorization to cover evacuation personnel and air refuges through all embassies and legations.

Paris Woriel Ans Madrid Carlos Saavedra Lamas San Vedra Limas Alvarez de Vaya

All-Church Day Proclaimed by Texas Governor Allred

Governor James V Allred proclaimed Sunday October 25 as All-Church Day urging Texans to attend services to show spiritual recovery equals economic recovery. The proclamation was requested by Dr West Bryan of the First Methodist Church of Galveston.

Austin James V. Allred Texas West Bryan Pirss Methodist Church Galveston

Blackbirds of Death Threaten Madrid as Bombardment Looms

Citizens scan the skies for an imminent aerial strike by fascist planes. Six planes appeared in three formations, peppering streets with bullets as the city braces for further attacks. Workers rally for unity while whispers spread of Moorish troops and looming conscription of men aged 20 to 35.

Madrid Get Stratekia Madeld Gloriind Puerto del Sol Sin Fieree Madsud Manuel Azana Left Republican Party Today

Madrid Embassy Opens to Refugees Amid Siege

The American embassy in Madrid reopens as a place of refuge for Americans during the insurgent advance on the Spanish capital. It had been closed as a refuge point weeks earlier. Officials warned Americans to leave the danger zone but many remained, including a number of Filipinos and other nationals.

Washingson Madrid State Department Fi-lipios Puerra Rica

Mussolini Promotes Peace Message in Bologna

Benito Mussolini spoke in Bologna declaring a message of peace from a decorated central piazza. He recalled a 16 year old fanatical incident nearby and said Italy can count on eight million bayonets yet seeks peace with the world, during his first visit since that day.

Bologna Tuy Ven Benito Mussolini Towers Traly

Radio Programs on Air at Hatt Today

Listing of Saturday radio schedule on KTSAC with Frank Daley's Orchestra and multiple program blocks. Includes studio talks, recitals, and music segments from 9 to 11, with various stations and noted acts listed among the many features.

KTSAC Frank Daley Orch Radio Newa Hdna Helles Geka Sherhere Woote Mivnerabia Saluvcoy Swite Woat—Od Thurk Bayaylan Coats Esson Necordoi Muse Horton Secenade Bass Tudio Neerk

Pastor Dr. Baxter Greer Sets Sunday Sermon Theme

Dr. Baxter Greer pastor of Highland Park Presbyterian Church announced the Sunday sermon will be Who Is Your Fier and the evening theme Our God Is Abje The plan outlines observance for the thirteenth anniversary after aird ing of the church in December.

Baxter Greer Baxter DD Greer Highland Park Presbyterian Church

Deaths Lad to Portugal in Naval Engagement Claims

London reports Portugal accused Spain of firing on the motor ship Fernando Po and sinking it in African waters during a naval clash. Spain pressed for an effective international non intervention, while Germany faced fresh charges over submarine movements in the Mediterranean and troop movements tied to the civil conflict.

London Spaar Portugal Russia Madrid Ie Bon Willi Cindid de Macad Ciudad de Macag Panando Po Fernando Po Germany Mediterranean Gibraltar Seville Atana

Short Wave Saturday Transit of Radio Listings

Radio schedule notes entries for Teague and Montreal programs. Listings include times, frequencies, and program names such as Hay Russell memorial songs, operettas, prose readings, and theater shows across stations GSP GSD GSC. Mentions Montreal and London segments with varied durations and costs.

Newa Frome Pines London Hay Russel Wenter Montreal

Unclear radio schedule fragment from The Air Waves era

Fragmentary OCR notes show a politics on the air waves broadcast with station names WABC CBS and Philadelphia references. The text lists times and speakers but is heavily garbled, yielding only hints of an ongoing program lineup and guest names.

General Announces Memorial Service in Fort Worth

Brig. Gen. C. W. Nhvon of the Thirty-sixth division announced memorial services for the youth townsmen in Fort Worth on November 1. The services connect with the Ninth Division reunion set for November 6 to 8 and the Thirty-sixth division events.

Fort Worth Get C. W. Nhvon Fwo

Black Widow Turns Out to Be Bashful

POURTELLY Idaho October 24 The Black Widow spider appears tame but is highly venomous. Emmons H Roscoe University of Idaho southern branch reports he studied about six thousand widow spiders this summer, introducing them to five hundred white tats. many died after introductions. He notes venom potency is high, but risk factors hinge on size and number of bites.

Pourtelly Idaho Emmons H. Roscoe University of Idaho, Southern Branch

Governor Landon To Speak On Cuo Net Tonight

Governor Alfred M Landon will address listeners over the CBS network from Indianapolis following the St Marys Fordham intersectional game. Slip Madigan Pacific coast coach will discuss his team on Football Review over CBS tonight. Ed Wyn returns with a new show November 14 after years in the millinery business.

Renwicke Cary Alfred M. Landon Will Lig CAS Tor Night Tsaes Indianapolis St. Mary's Fordham Slip Madigan Pacific Coast Eleven ATLA Ed Wyn

Lieutenant Nicholas to Leave for Canal Zone Duty

Lieut. Cpl. Nicholas of the Corps of Engineers, who reported at Fifth Corps area headquarters for special duty during the Third Army command post-exercise, plans to depart Bar Antonio Monday for new station in the Canal Zone. He was previously stationed here for several years on duty at corps new headquarters.

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