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Saturday August 29, 1936

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On the campaign trail, President Franklin D. Roosevelt enjoys a chat with farmer Henry Wilbur, his wife and daughter, Darleen, as he tours the dust bowl areas

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The Soviet government demanded that Norway expel Trotsky, accusing him of breaking his pledge to not engage in counter-revolutionary activities.

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Nationalists captured Oropesa.

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The Franco regime proclaimed that the pre-Republican red and gold bicolour flag would be displayed in Nationalist-held territory

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Friday August 28, 1936

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diary 2The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more

 

Has rained for two hours solidly with much thunder and lightning.   Had planned to take Jean and Ethelyn  to “Anthony Adverse”  but if this continues we may have to wait until Tomorrow! Repacked my bags into Dit’s steamer trunk.  Had to go to town on Image result for anthony adversea sightseeing bus because the streetcars couldn’t run – the tracks were completely covered with mud, rocks, etc.  Met Jean and Ethelyn at the Park.   The show was grand!  Claude Rains as Don Louis, Fredric March as Anthony and Olivia de Havilland as Angela were outstanding.  I think I never saw a more hateful character than Faith. Got home about 7 and the rest of the family was just getting ready to see it so I went down (rather than stay alone) and saw it again!  Twice in one day is enough for that.  Got home at eleven – Paper says it rained 1.99 inches at Ft. Bliss. About that in Fort Hill I imagine.

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The Battle of Monte Pelado was fought, resulting in Republican victory.

Nationalist forces bombed Madrid for the first time.

A new Popeye. Never kick a woman

 

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German War Minister Werner von Blomberg approved the deployment of combat aircraft in Spain.

Italy prohibited the export of munitions to Spain

 

 

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BG-1 and BFC-2 Goshawk pictured in formation above San Diego Bay

 

 

 

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Wednesday August 12, 1936

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Day 10 of the 1936 Olympic Games

 

On this day in front of more than 90,000 fans, Hubert Shaw of the US team hit a first inning inside the park home run.

Marjorie Gestring, thirteen, triumphs in the springboard diving competition

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Gold  Marjorie Gestring (USA) Silver Katherine Rawls (USA) Bronze  Dorothy Poynton-Hill (USA)

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Gold Dorothy Poynton-Hill (USA)Silver Velma Dunn (USA)Bronze Käthe Köhler (GER)

 

 

The first International Brigades volunteers arrived in Spain.

The All India Students Federation was founded.

 

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Monday July 27, 1936

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FDR accepts the Democratic nomination for president

 

The Siege of Cuartel de Loyola ended in Republican victory.

Mussolini decided to send 12 bomber planes and other equipment to aid the Nationalists

 

Dr. Leroy Minor is on the cover of Time Magazine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Hindenburg over the Northern Section of  Olympic Village

German soldiers dive in full field equipment in a pre-game show at Olympic swimming trials at Halberstadt
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Saturday July 25, 1936

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. …without air conditioning, people spent the night sleeping on the lawn of the state capital building in Lincoln.

Lincoln, Nebraska recorded a record minimum temperature of 91 degrees as the Heat Wave picks up again.

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Part of the New Deal, a portion of Orchard Beach in the Bronx opened to the public.

Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and Parks Commissioner Robert Moses preside at the beach’s grand opening, July 25, 1936
Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and Parks Commissioner Robert Moses preside at the beach’s grand opening

Germany became the first country to recognize Italian rule of Ethiopia by abolishing its legation in Addis Ababa and replacing it with a general consulate.

Jesse Owens practices aboard the SS Manhattan on the way to the Olympic games in Berlin

Emilio Mola was formally designated commander of Nationalist operations in the north, and Francisco Franco the commander of the south.

The French government announced it had decided not to sell aircraft to Spain at the momen

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Sunday July 19, 1936

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17-year old Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians made his major league baseball debut, pitching a scoreless inning against the Washington Senators

 

 

 

 

 

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Santiago Casares Quiroga resigned as Prime Minister of Spain. President Manuel Azaña appointed Diego Martínez Barrio to replace him, but Barrio resigned after only 7 hours when his attempt to negotiate a compromise with the rebels was rebuffed. José Giral became the new Prime Minister and decreed the formation of a militia to defend the Republic.

 

The Spanish uprising spread to Barcelona and the Sieges of Cuartel de Loyola, Gijón and Oviedo began.

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Dolores Ibárruri made a radio speech calling on Spaniards to fight against the military uprising. Her speech concluded with the famous words, ¡No pasarán! (They shall not pass!), which became the rallying cry of the Republicans throughout the Civil War.

 

 

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Americans flocked to the beach during the 1936 heat wave.   The mercury in Altus, Ok reached a record breaking 120 degrees

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Sunday Tribune July 19, 1936
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Wednesday July 15, 1936

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diary 2The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more

Went down with Harold and took boots to be repaired.  Bought 2 dresses at sale and stayed in town until nearly noon.  Bought pattern – peach material for dress.   Rained in the afternoon.

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The Olympic athletes sailed for Germany. They spent over a week crossing the Atlantic on the S.S. Manhattan

 

The League of Nations lifted sanctions against Italy.

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5 died in political and labour disorders across Spain. The government made 150 arrests.

 

 

 

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Sunday May 31, 1936

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Spanish politician Indalecio Prieto was shot during a socialist rally in Écija.

Gustaaf Deloor.JPGGustaaf Deloor of Belgium repeated as winner of the Vuelta a España bicycle race. The race would not be held again until 1941 due to the Spanish Civil War.

 

Chicago Sunday Tribune May 31, 1936
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Sunday May 10, 1936

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The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more.

diary 2Heard Roswell Choral Club in recital of Sacred Numbers! Excellent!  I sat with Mr. Martens – Went to Lee’s (Hendrick) Hamburger stand for good hamburgers and cherry Root Beer! Trains scheduled changed.

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Joe DiMaggio hits his first  MLB HR

Adolph Hitler brings the Olympic Torch back to the games lighting it today for the summer games in August

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Haile Selassie gave a written statement to journalists explaining that he and his family fled Ethiopia because their death or imprisonment would not have served the interests of the people. “Upon consulting our nobles, it was agreed that we could best serve the interests of our people by going abroad so that we might freely pursue our efforts to safeguard the independence of Ethiopia”, the statement read.

Manuel Azaña became the new President of Spain.

 

 

 

Achille Varzi of Italy won the Tripoli Grand Prix.

 

 

Chicago Sunday Tribune May 10, 1936
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Thursday February 20, 1936

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diary 2The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary,  written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago.  Click here to read more

 

Got “While Rome Burns” by Alexander Woolcott yesterday and am enjoying it muchly – I might even want to keep it – Finished “Valiant is the Word for Carrie” by Barry Benefield which wasn’t too bad but I think I wouldn’t recommend it.  P.T.A. today!  Letter from MacMillan wanting money on book or book on trail returned.  They’ll probably get the book!  Mrs. Grady’s was closed today because Joyce has Scarlet Fever!  Saw Mrs. Burdette in the P.O.  and she wants me to help in a Mexico project in the Junior Department!  Will I! If I can!  Lorraine Klyng is back in Roswell sans a job – we discussed her going into Hobbs and opening a beauty shop

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A young surgeon amputates a mans arm from 50 feet in the air with a hack-saw.  The man was dangling up-side-down between a fallen crane and a girder, his arm stuck between the two objects.   The temperature was zero and he was conscious during the surgery which was lit by flashlights.   The man survived and was taken to the local hospital.

Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 20, 1936 pg 7
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 20, 1936 pg 7
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Hitler reviews 35,000 SA troops celebrating the third anniversary of his assumption of power

Hitler reviews 35,000 SA troops celebrating the third anniversary of his assumption of power. Berlin, Germany, February 20, 1936.
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Police in Spain fired on crowds of leftists attempting to burn churches and convents. 8 deaths were reported around the country.

Things-to-Come-UK-poster.jpgThe science fiction film Things to Come, written by H. G. Wells, premiered in Britain.

The musical comedy film Follow the Fleet starring Fred Astaire and Follow the Fleet cinema poster.jpgGinger Rogers with music by Irving Berlin was released.

 

Chicago Daily Tribune February 20, 1936
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