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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1936

Page

2

Flan Aims to Boost Aviation Work in Broad Plan

Washington officials draft a wide program to foster aviation development with private initiative. It calls on Congress for authorization and funds, uses Works Progress Administration labor for plane building, and seeks limited aid to private inventors. A new oil burning aircraft engine is among awarded developments.

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Long Term Faces Econ Substitution for Gas Engine Power

A lumber development centers on ship design suited for automobile engines. The commerce department acquired two auto engine plane parts, but both designs failed. Officials from the Bureau of Air Commerce and Works Progress Administration plan construction at Philadelphia for new planes. The bureau supplies materials and experts while the WPA provides labor.

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Insurgent Air Attacks and Madrid Front Advances

On Oct 24 1936 insurgent forces over Madrid deployed 150 planes in two waves dropping pamphlets and bombarding Red militia positions. Fighters claimed to destroy entrenchments and force Madrid defenders to retreat while insurgents seized Mostoles and pressed toward Aranjuez.

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Pigs’ Right to Live With Elite Upheld

In Dallas a jury deadlocked over Braden’s claim that pigs should reside with elite neighbors exposing conflict between rugged individualism and social security. Braden’s attorney argued no ordinance bans such animal residences, while locals countered the issue centers on “blue bloods” and heightened attention.

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Stamps Honor Fanoug of U3 in commemorative series

Hundreds of letters carry commemorative stamps set aside for outstanding American figures in art science and public life. Post officials will consider designs drafted by experts but have delayed the introduction of the army emblem series until next year after design approvals faltered.

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Landon and Roosevelt Rival in Dead Heat Victory Talk

Polls and pundits suggest a tight presidential race as Landon leads in the city line while Roosevelt moves ahead in some regions. Private surveys show Landon with a city margin of about 800,000. national expectations center on a final hour shift amid New Deal opposition and potential constitutional moves.

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Katherine De Mille Faces Budget Flight From Dreams

Twentieth Century Fox actress Katherine De Mille attempted to live on a $25 weekly budget as part of a plan to travel extensively. She previously lived on $824 a week and donated the remaining salary to fund her ambition, with a broken car starter costing $3 adding to the financial strain.

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Body of Houstonian Found in Wyoming

Coroner J Warden Gpie reports the body of C E Haynes a young construction crewman from South Houston Texas was found on Union Pacific tracks three miles west of Rock Springs. He apparently fell from an eastbound train and landed in front of it.

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Silent picket frames Atlanta flag saluting row

A lone Alix Lansman dressed in regalia staged a noon vigil in front of a mat cleaning shop owned by George Lesies, saluting the American flag as thousands passed. Dorothy Leates faced suspension after refusing to salute the banner, while her father claimed citizenship claims and loyalty debates. Jehovah's witnesses referenced in police actions across several Georgia cities for ordinance compliance.

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Gulf Plans Large Storage Garage in Haylingen

Gut Refining will build a modern storage garage at First and Harrison streets in Haylingen. The facility, planned to save 8250 square feet of space and support Gulf product sales, awaits contract award within weeks after a consignee meeting in San Antonio led by James Golaz. Harvey Stephens, coast actor born in Los Angeles, attended UCLA.

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Sophie Tucker Attacked by Stones Outside Troxy Theatre

London reports say Sophie Tucker, American singer and comedian, was pelted by stones from a group of unidentified men after she paused during a performance outside Troxy cinema in London's East End. A stone struck her arm while another hit the fur collar of her coat. she escaped unharmed and pursued the attackers but they fled.

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Odd Job Keeps Burns Wife From Needing Nut Meds

George Burns, fresh from The Big Broadcast of 1937, says his oddest Hollywood task is keeping his wife Gracle Allen calm. He jokes that if Allen ever spoke sense, their fortunes would be wrecked.

Joe George Burns Paramount Hollywood Gracle Allen

Heat of Gasoline Fuel Power Estimated in NY Dispatch

A New York report estimates that burning a gallon of gasoline yields over 94 million foot-pounds of work. At 100 percent efficiency this could move an 8100 pound motor vehicle a significant distance, highlighting the energy potential of gasoline.

New York

Deaf-Now Hears The Clock Tick

A patient from Goldsboro Maine reports improved hearing after using OURINE a home treatment from Viewna ear specialist The ad claims relief from head pains ears ringing and the fear of deafness at low cost with a money back guarantee and drugstore availability

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