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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1936

Page

14

Alcazar Chief Lost Son Rather Than Surrender

Lisbon dispatch reports Gol. Jose Moscarde, commander of the Alcazar defense, sacrificed his son to avoid surrender as government forces bombarded Toledo. Moscardo sent a note promising his son would die heroically. the son was executed. Reports from Talavera describe prophecies of deliverance amid the siege and the courageous defense as blasts from underground mines rocked the fortress.

Lisbon Portugal Jose Moscarde Foledo Alcazar Jose Augusto Diario Noticias Auguste Moscarda Hils Son Spain Clarlo Noticna Talavera Talavera Hospital Fie i

Treasury Position Reported for September 26

Treasury data shows receipts of 26,364,990.69 and expenditures of 46,118,300.01, leaving a balance of 2,208,898,178.83. Customs receipts for the month total 29,276,763.72. For the fiscal year since July 1, receipts reach 1,105,150,988.10 with expenditures at 1,600,083,557.80, including 570,527,262.85 of emergency expenditures and 498,213,169.70 excess. Gross debt stands at 49,834,082,132.35, up 20,189,158 from the previous day. Gold holdings total 10,799,145,543.71.

Treasury Washington The

Wally Simpson's Meeting With King Edward Revealed

The tale recounts how Thelma Furness and Mrs. Ernest Simpson met Prince Edward later king, with Wally Simpson joining Fort Belvidere weekends. It traces Thelma's ties to P W and Ali Khan, then the sequence of encounters that linked Simpson and the future king, noting Furness decision to not marry Ali Khan and the evolving royal interest.

Cholly Knickerbocker Universal Service New York Ernest Simpson Buckingham Palace Edward VIII Eric Wally” Simpson Prince of Wales Ali Khan Aga Khan Thelma al Khan Storrs Gotham St. James’s Palace Pu Wits London Southampton Lady Furness Fort Belvidere P. W AW Khan Troller Furness Prince Ali Khan Mrs. Simpson Ernie Wally Fort Belvidere England Lady Fimness Herbert Shipman Koel Coward Arthur de Lissa Playhouse Mrs. Simpsony

Irresistible Wallis described by cousin in Washington

Washington reports describe Mrs Wallis Simpson as irresistible and charming with wit looks and intelligence. Ernest Simpson is said to be devoted and unaware of divorce plans. The king admires his wife for her dancing and companionship, despite rumors.

Washington Wallis Wally") Simpson Edward England Baltimore Anne Surdam Ernest Simpson

Hosiery Makers Target San Antonio as Manufacturing Hub

ADSIERY FANG INVITED TO A. A. Latters 10 500 presidents of hosiery manufacturing companies were mailed by the San Antonio Public Service company highlighting San Antonio's advantages for profitable manufacturing and distribution. Industrial rep Chis Shelby announced access to skilled labor, low energy costs, stable climate, strong transport links, and ready field information for inquiries. Consumers and merchants back the newcomer, he said, with capital assured and favorable conditions for investment.

San Antonios Public Service Company San Antonio Chis Shelby Shelvy Hosery Matuties Shelby Texas San Antonia Public Service

Young Democrats Launch Membership Drive in Bexar County

Bexar County Young Democrats plan an 8 p.m. meeting Thursday at the St Anthony Hotel led by president Guy Bonham to spark a membership drive. A committee will organize a barbecue and carnival for October 24 in conjunction with a state Young Democrats rally.

Young Democrats Bexar County St Anthony Guy Bonham

Notre Dame Stadium Capacity Raised by Chair Additions

The capacity of Notre Dame stadium has been increased from 55 000 to 66 000 this year by adding two chairs to each box. Brother William Hallim of Af Marys University will discuss Cosmic Rays at 119 Taylor Street, home of H G Carter, at 7 45 pm Wednesday.

South Bend Notre Dame COBMI_ORAY William Hallim Af. Mary's University H. G. Carter Taylor Street

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