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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1938

Page

4

Chicago Stock Yard Strike Ends as Handlers Return

Chicago stock handlers end a walkout at the Union Stock Yard after a night of talks. Settlement brings a normal flow of stock into the market with about 17 000 head. 8000 cattle 7000 sheep and 1000 calves. Union members approve peace terms but reserve the right to strike again if contracts are not met.

Chicago Rajions Orvis T. Henke Mane Unley Siath Yard Trsal Pachingonuse Benny Johnson P. W.O Sarcion

Dandit Trio Sought After Weekend Robberies

Police continue to hunt three armed bandits who slugged a night operator at Rainbow Tours camp and two other cashiers, stealing about 59 dollars with violence. They damaged a wall safe and cut telephone wires as they fled, with reports of another robbery at Lighthouse Building station and a cash grab at 1008 Fredericksburg.

MT. Jordan Rainbow Toursl Presa Sweet Chick Pir le Wash Drawe Frederiksburg

Youth Face Kidnap Count In Fort Worth Robberies

In Fort Worth three Austin youths were arrested in a third floor hotel room after a car theft in Austin and linked to four robberies and two kidnapings. They reportedly abducted Pecos student Frank Anthony, forced him to drive to a secluded spot, robbed him, bound him, and struck him with pistols but Anthony was not seriously hurt. The car was recovered in Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Big Spring Austin Dramn Polien Dee William 1 Weems Richard P Braranitz Robert Sanders Frank Anthony Pecos Lee G. Allen Anthoy Anthony

Army to wear civilian-type trousers by Feb 1 decree

The War Department ordered that the entire army except cavalry and riflery specialists must wear civilian-type trousers by February 1. The air corps began the substitution last year, with authorities noting ample woolen pairs and extra socks for every soldier. A future uniform test may standardize sizes and materials.

Washington War Department Air Corps Pnstate

Man Escapes Abduction After Jumping From Car

George Van Allen of 1022 North Alamo Street Munday recalled escaping two abductors who forced him into their automobile as they attempted a holdup of the Elks Club at 223 East Petan Street. Allen led officers to the fleeing pair, who halted near the club before he bolted from the car and fled on foot.

George van Allen Alamo Street Munday Elks Club Eset Petan Sireet Allen

Two Suspects Held in Fort Sand Houston Case

Police hold a man and a woman named by Q R Happer as suspects in a Fort Sand Houston incident where a weapon was offered and then used against him.

Q. R. Happer Station Hospital Fort Sand Houston

Roosevelt on route to North Carolina for speech broadcast

Dec 5 14 Roosevelt travels toward Raleigh and beyond en route to a national Democratic gathering. Plans include a broadcast speech and remarks aimed at rallying support. Extended travel and security measures accompany the presidential itinerary amid ongoing campaign events and party strategy.

Lumbia Roosevelt D el Hil N. C Tor Democratic

Lad Killed by Shot Fired at Rabbit

A boy died after a rifle bullet intended for rabbits struck him while hunting near Griggsville. The incident occurred when the youth and his father were in the area, with authorities investigating the shooting and its circumstances.

Lad Rabbit al Dee Does Wes Ne Head Griggsville

Wife Quizzed About Fatal Stabbing At Party

In Los Angeles a 16 year old housewife Mrs Eve lyn Tynes of San Fernando is held after a double fatal stabbing and the wounding of her husband during a drinking party. Needham Napier 45 was killed and Tom Tynes 31 was critically wounded. Mrs Tynes confessed to defending her husband as Napier allegedly beat him. she said she stabbed Napier with a bread knife. The four Tynes children were placed in a later care after the incident.

Los Angeles Evelyn Tynes San Fernando Needham Napier Tynes Thomas General Hospital H. H. Muellér

Plymouth Chassis Placed on Display at Local Showroom

The Plymouth chassis, praised for its design and engineering, will be shown in Carroll Cartwright Inc. DeSoto and Flymowin distributors arrange the display through a factory special and invite observers to study the chassis at their leisure.

Plymouth Auto Sh Carroll Cartwright, Inc DeSoto Flymowin Distibulors Cartwright

First Steam Locomotive Progress Stages in Wales

The earliest steam locomotive emerged from horsecar tracks in Wales around 1802 but failed to become a commercial success. The device faced early technical and economic challenges before steam power advanced railway development.

Wales

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