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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1936

Page

15

Governor faction Leads Roosevelt in National Poll

Returns from ten cities in the Literary Digest nationwide poll reveal the Governor faction ahead while Roosevelt sits in seventh place. A luncheon is set for Col. Rudolph E. Smyser and C. G. Lee, secretary of the San Antonio Manufacturers' association, as arrangements for a farewell in honor of Smyser continue.

American Newspapers, Inc New York Literary Digest Roosevelt R. E. Smyser C. G. Lee San Antonio Manufacturers' Association Gol Rudolph E. Smyser Eighth Corps Preatdig Calif

Postmaster Quill to Speak on KTSA Radio

Postmaster Dan J. Quill will report in a KTSA broadcast at 8 45 p m Wednesday about changes in mail delivery and the discontinuance of daylight saving time in the East. Clerks at the San Antonio post office handle more than 200000 pieces of mail daily between 7 and 9 a m.

San Antonio Dan J. Quill KTSA Quill

Blues Repel Major Black Assault Near Campbellton

From Fort San Houston Third Army reports Maj. Gen. Moseley’s Blues repelled a Black army attack across a 22 mile front from Christine to Falls City. The 156,000 Blue force, dug in along fortified lines, held while Provisional Cavalry under Ben Lear delayed the attackers. The conflict centers on Campbellton Abercromble Walls City and Campbelston as the Eighth Corps and infantry divisions cover the front.

Blue Army Third Army Fort San Houston van Horn Moseley The Blues Campbellton Abercromble Christine Falls City Frank Parker Blue Moseley Ins Jines Eighth Corps

Black Army Forces Prepare Major Encirclement and Blue Defenses

Military dispatch describes the Black army massing on multiple fronts with divisions and cavalry deployed to envelop the Blue west flank while holding the Blue defensive line. Reports note missing Third Black division, congested supply routes, and preparations for a general attack toward Tordilla Hill. The Blue force relies on Falls City bridge destruction and reconnaissance on the San Antonio river sector.

Eighth Corps Herbert J. Brees Hele San Antonio Atlanta G. HQ. Air Force Third Army Black Anny Weet Tordilla Hill Falls City

Damage in Death of Allred's Sister

Dallas Sept 23 Stokes wife Hazel Stokes sister of Gov Jamix Allred killed in highway accident near Mineola last March 21. He awarded 4450 under agreed judgment in Judge Royall Watkins' court. Judgment against J R Johnson and truck owners W E and Ley P Blis. Also awarded 95 each to Rene Allred Sr and Mrs Mary Mr Allred.

Dallas Stokes Hazel Stokes Jamix Allred Mineola Royall R. Watkins

Roosevelt Campaign in New York Faces 47 Electoral Votes

President Roosevelt drew attention in New York as the state with 47 electoral votes. Judge John E. Mack of Poughkeepsie, Democratic national committeeman, listed Roosevelt for participation in summer White House conference.

F.D.R. Conferson N.Y

City News Free Dance Tonight at Johnny's Plea

Local pages announce a free dance event tonight at Johnny's Plea venue with music by the 538 Meerscheidt Valley Ramblers orchestra. Included are details for attendees to join the Wednesday gathering near Tris Palms, with notes on timing and location.

Johnny Meerscheidt Valley

Porf iri of a Rebel and We Who Are About To Die cast events

Hollywood showcases Katharine Hepburn and Lerbert Marshall in Porf iri of a Rebel at RKO. Ann Dvorak stands out as the only woman among 38 stars in the prison life drama We Who Are About To Die, a Rea-Closs production.

Ann Dvorak

New Chief Of Third Army Named To Lead After Fort Sanj Hanston

Maj. Gen. George Van Stein Moses ey to command the Third Army during current Fort Sanj Hanston exercises with Septembers end. Upon conclusion, Moseley will retain Third Army duties while Col James H Bryson stays at Fighting Corps HQ. Col Francis A Ruggles and Maj. Gen. Herbert J Brees also noted for staff assignments and command roles in other corps areas.

J. I. Bryson George WY. H. Mosely Third Army Fort Sanj Hanston George van Stein Mosesey Mound Corps Aba Abi Sebati Geerial Moseley Frank Barker Moseley Allanta James H. Bryson Staf Tiird Fighting Corps Army Francis A. Ruggles Phhippines Herbert J. Brees Walder Eighth Corps

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