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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1936

Page

15

Rebels March On Madrid After Toledo Fall

Insurgent forces, after solemnly celebrating Toledo’s capture, push toward Madrid as fascist headquarters report maneuvers on the capital. Government columns retreat south of Toledo. Alcazar siege survivors recount famine, executions, and brutal combat.

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Final Tribute Adml Sims Dies at 77 in Boston

Admiral William Sims former commander of Americas European fleet died in Boston at 77 after a long career noted by Roosevelt as remarkable. Arlington burial with naval honors to mark the nation’s tribute as leaders praised him as the father of naval gunnery and a central figure in major naval controversies.

Boston Iwill Sound Arlingtorn National Cemetery Willian Lowden America Admiral Shins Roosevelt Tme Arlington Hyde Sime Willem H. Standley Rodman Daniels Admiral Standley Naval Jdperations Sling Pedrel Josephus Daniels Navy Newton D. Baker Sims Snowea Kneodore Sucsevet Uttle Simg Anne Hitchcock St. Louis Robert Hopkins Robert Fiske Elting Morrison Willam Sowden Sims Jr Ethan Sims

Brazos River Flood Threat Near College Station and Corsicana

Flooding along the Brazos and Little Rivers spread damage across bottom lands and cotton crops. The Brazos widened to two miles near Corsicana, with levels several feet above the 1913 peak, rail and electric service disrupted, and highways like 75 under water in places. Traffic northward warned, Major creeks receding yet danger looms toward the confluence near Cameran.

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Pretender of Pain in Vienna dies from auto accident injuries

In Vienna on Sept 29 Don Alfonso Carlos de Bourbon, pretender to the throne of Livain and a leader of Carlist monarchists aiding the rebels in the Spanish civil war, died from injuries after being struck by an automobile in front of his home.

Vienna Alfonso Carlos de Bourbon Livain Tront Alfonso

12 Educators Praise Roosevelt in Testimonial

Hyde Park, Sept 23 12 educators from the Good Neighbor league presented a testimonial praising President Roosevelt and pledging support for his reelection. The delegation included several officers from the National Education Association and local officials addressing flood threats from the Brazos and Colorado rivers.

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Bearden Dallot in Confusion

Commissioners face a complex ruling over five versus eight precincts and candidate qualifications. The appeals court decision pins limits on creating or abolishing precincts while outlining possible actions for appointing or electing officers. Confusion reigns as commissioners weigh options and consider implications for 1944 terms.

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Stude bakers feature built in luggage compartments

A fragmentary car advertisement touts roomy design with built in luggage compartments and wide contoured seats. It promises exclusive features like automatic warm air windshield defrosters and easy parking steering for the era. The text emphasizes spacious interior and novel conveniences.

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