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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1936
Page
13
Arthur Brisbane surveys Parisian news, aristocratic death customs, and London advertisements. He mentions the Paris Figure printing United States political news, the London Times personal columns, and a stray sermon quote. He muses on archaeology of chewing gum and the spread of global ideas, ending with thoughts on religion and American identity.
Blonde star Ann Sothern and dark haired actor and orchestra leader Roger Pryor plan to apply for a marriage license today in Hollywood. They expect a Saturday wedding with a honeymoon possibly interrupted by work, and hope to commute to Chicago to be together as often as possible.
Benn announces acceptance of king's call to form a cabinet as Axel Prahrsson resigns. Social Democrats regain control of parliament following elections. Prime Ministerial change follows a period of crisis and resignation. In New York, electric power output rises to record levels for the week, signaling robust energy production.
Socialist leader Wormatt Thomas told National Press Club that Communists shift support to Roosevelt. He accused Moscow of influencing global affairs and denounced violence and purges, urging readers to consider the implications of Communist backing in the presidential race.
Japanese forces lock down the Shanghai international settlement after a shooting that killed one Japanese and wounded two others. Marines patrol the area as naval minister Nagano assumes command. two Chinese suspects linked to the incident are pursued, tensions rise between Japanese and locals amid ongoing Sino-Japanese unrest.
Irvin BR Stone claimed pay for acting county judge duties during Judge Woodhull's absence. The County Commissioners balked, noting a law against salary for an acting judge, while past customs paid such allowances. Commissioner Mullinay suggested tapping the road bridge fund as the source.
Weather forecast says a westward system will bring unsettled conditions to San Antonio later in the week. J H Jayhoe announced Wednesday morning that showers are possible at any time though not officially forecast. A light Tuesday shower totaled 0.07 inch, keeping annual excess above six inches. Temperatures expected to range from 79 to 84 degrees with southerly winds.
Lawton ESmaith Texica Will meet at Ryan Thursday at 115 Broadway. Speakers include Mus. ROB Marcin Miss E. E. Whitaker and Arthur Michael. WW Norcross WL act ag chairman. Amerty fixing adat lands Horta. The Azores, Sept. 23. Lufthansa flight to New York landed at 1:30 p.m Greenwich time.
Flood pictures show the Colorado River cresting at 26.1 feet in Austin and moving toward Bastrop and Smithville. Observers warn water will stay above flood stage well into tomorrow, with estimated damage from San Angelo to the Buchanan dam running into millions.
Vienna reports that surgeon Serge Votonort, famed for monkey gland rumors, says he could develop a Superman by transplanting chimpanzee glands into a 3 to 10 year old boy. He claims such a child could become superior to the normal man if another donor allows the experiment.
Geneva dispatch reports Ethiopia formally authorized to take its place on the Moor of the Assembly as it challenges Benito Mussolini to withdraw from the League of Nations. The credentials committee acted swiftly in confirming the Ethiopian delegation for the session.
P. W. Brown, 25, Westbrook hotel occupant, was treated at Robert B. Green hospital for head injuries suffered in an air activity accident Wednesday night. He was hospitalized after the incident.
In New York a tug of war between chorus girls from Ziegfeld Follies and On Your Toes drew a cheering crowd. Patrolman Walter Wirth attempted to break up the spectacle when Sylvia Marsh was kissed and seized by the chorus, leading to her arrest on charges including taxicab interference and a pistol discharge.
A tropical disturbance near Bermuda is tracking northeastward, with forecasts suggesting only short near-hurricane-like winds for the island. Weather officials say Bermuda may see the system pass by Wednesday, but no major impact is expected.
New York Sept 23 steel output rises on fresh buying, reaching 72 1 2 percent of capacity the year’s high. Weekly review notes high American production may be limited by overall business strength and quality concerns. Also reported theft of 28 turkeys and 2k luckexs from a house, with deputy sheriffs responding Thursday.
Governor Alf M Landon personally engaged with Iowa Republican party organizers after a farm aid speech promising free and independent agriculture. He urged reforms to aid farmers, defended conservation plans, and outlined an intensive schedule of talks with party leaders and 200 town editors and 59 farmers at the state fair grounds drawing 15000 to 18000 cheering attendees.
Doct ors in Chicago report a dangerous six day starvation risk for a child named Baty Tafel who underwent a dramatic operation to correct a congenital intestinal condition. The family faced moral pressure before mother Eva and father Julian approved the 10 minute procedure led by Dr. Lewis K. Eastman, with support from doctors and a hopeful outcome.
Reports from Madrid and Talavera de la Reina say insurgent forces under Franco and Mola are near Madrid and Toledo, with Loyalists yielding ground on both fronts. Battles rage along the Guadarrama and Talavera highways as rebels press storms toward the capital. refugees flood toward safety amid near-surrender talks.
Cloudy to unsettled weather dominates Wednesday night and Thursday across San Antonio and nearby areas. Low around 74 on Wednesday, warm Thursday with highs near 80s, light to moderate southerly winds. East Texas sees partly cloudy skies with cooler northwest Thursday, West Texas north to Panhandle cooler by Thursday night with variable winds.
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