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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1936

Page

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Hotel El Paso Del Norte candidate leads Texas Hotelists

Jack Chaney of the Hotel El Paso Del Norte in El Paso appeared the likely candidate for the Texas Hotel Association presidency as the thirty-first annual convention opened. Names floated included Alex Schneider of Pampa as Chaney’s possible successor and Graham Heli of Houston as current president. The event featured speeches by Oscar M. Powell and reports by secretary A. W. Marban.

Jack Chaney el Paso del Norte el Paso Texas Hotel Association Association Elyse Chaney Graham Heli Houston Alex Schneider Pampa Havd Sh Hus Paul EB. McSween The St Anthony Securadl Oscar M. Powell Social Security Board A.W. Marbnan Rabbit Sanders Ag Galveston Fort Worth St. Anthony Willow Springs Plaza Hotel Plaza Hole Nisi Colonel Finest Thompson Amarilla

Greece Recognizes Italy in Ethiopia Move

Rome report says Greek dictator John Metaxas informed Count Galeazo Clana that Greece has appointed a consul at Addis Ababa, thereby recognizing Italy's sovereignty in Ethiopia. The action marks a formal acknowledgment of Italian control in the region.

Rome John Metaxas Greece Galeazo Clana Addis Ababa Italy Ethiopia

Marihuana Case Charges Filed Against Joe Garcia

A complaint charging possession of marijuana was filed December 14 against Joe Garcia living at 2122 Ba Luis Street. Justice of the Peace Bat Carelzat issued a surety bond of 1000. Deputy Sheriff Houston Miner filed the case with Justice Corriga.

Joe Garcia Luis Street Justice of the Peace Bat Carelzat Houston Miner Corriga

Unemployment Law Rules Announced In Austin

Director R B Anderson said five payroll changes take effect December 20 for employers under the state unemployment compensation act. Provisions include extended due dates for contributions, first contributions due after payrolls reach eight or more workers, possible coverage termination if payroll drops, mandatory monthly payroll reports with detailed employee data, and full remuneration disclosure. A separate report notes a gas station robbery on Nogelitos Street with $4042 stolen.

Austin R. B. Anderson Unemployment Compensation Commission

Alabama unemployment insurance law struck down by federal court

A three judge Federal court ruled that Alabama's unemployment insurance act violated both state and federal constitutions. The ruling enjoins the state from enforcing the act while upholding the state workers compensation provisions. The case involves Gulf State Paper and Southern Contract Coke against Attorney General Carmichael. An appeal to the U S Supreme Court will follow after a four to four ruling on similar New York law.

Montgomery Als Alabama Gulf State Paper Corporation Southern Contract Coke Company A. A. Carmichael United States United States Supreme Court High Tribunal New York State

Gen W S Scott Awarded Silver Plaque at Home

Brigadier General W S Scott, former commander of the First Officers Training Camp at Leon Springs in 1917, received a silver plaque Monday at his home 34 East Grayson street. Delegation from the First Officers Training Camp association presented the honor.

W. S. Scott W. &. Scott Leon Springs General Scott East Grayson Street First Officers ‘Naining Camp Association B.H. Jester Gorsiogna Presient J. M. McGinley Fort Worth A. Y. Anderson GC. C. Fatterson Scntt Ness

Edward Rescues Two Cameramen at Enzesfeld Palace

Vienna reports Edward, Duke of Windsor, helped secure release for two cameramen detained during a Royal Photos session at Enzesfeld palace near the Rothschilds residence. The seized films were confiscated and Edward offered to buy the reels if usable.

Edward Vienna Amencai Austria Duke of Windsor Enzesfeld Rothschilds

Col W Lee Hart On Duty At Fort Sam Houston

Col W Lee Hart began duty as executive officer at Fort Sam Houston's peak station hospital Tuesday. Hart previously held the post from 1921 to 1925 and served at Fort Sam Houston in 1911 and later. He replaces Col G A Edwards who was recently named chief of the Korea battalion.

Cr. W. Lee Hart Givision Syreon Philippines Fort Sam Houston Peek Station Hospital Hart Station Hospital Csi G. A. Edwards Koray

New Post Office Project Nears Completion in May

San Antonio's new federal post office is 80 percent complete and expected to be finished by Christmas Day. Occupancy planned for May 11 with government construction engineer Beaudreau noting a tour this week by architect Ralph Cameron. Ongoing work continues as officials announce schedules and staffing for the forthcoming facility.

San Antonio Beaudrentt Beaudrest Ralph Cameron Carneros Horral Heaudreau

Power firms garage burns in city fire loss

A Central Power and Light Company truck barn at 200 Dancy Avenue burned Monday afternoon in a fire of undetermined origin. The blaze caused about 500 dollars in damage. Trucks from companies 4, 5, 1, and 2 responded, led by M. H. Lovelady, and extinguished the flames in twenty minutes. The structure, frame with an all roof, housed company trucks, none of which were inside when the fire started.

Jones Avenue Central Power and Light Copany Dancy Avenue M. H. Lovelady Central Power and Light Company Mackie Fratme Struc

Twin sisters share hospital bed with twins in Omaha

In Omaha Neb a pair of sisters occupy a single bed in a local hospital with twin baby boys in each bed. Mrs A Denenberg 24 gave birth Friday night to a pair of twins while her sister Mya Zabel 25 also delivered twins that same night in the same hospital room.

Omatia Neb Omaha He Sae Hospital Daxvis A. Denenberg Mya Tais Zabel

Weather and sunrise data from the week across multiple cities

The page compiles temperatures, sunrises and sunsets, and precipitation details for numerous locations including Abilene Albuquerque Houston Little Rock Los Angeles Seattle and more. It lists highs and lows, cloud cover, and atmospheric conditions in a dense tabular style typical of early 20th century weather summaries.

Funeral services for Pioneer Woman Mrs Ogden Wilson

Funeral services for Mrs Ogden Wilson 77 pioneer San Antonio resident will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 from East Guiney Street. The Rev Ar Ri McKinstry will officiate. She was born in Canals and lived in San Antonio since two months old. Daughter of Duncan Campbell Ogden a Perche prisoner. Surviving: her son D P Wilson of Fort Worth Kaveth, sister Mrs BH Millette of Norfolk Virginia, and one granddaughter.

Ogden Wilson San

Venezuela Strike Threatens Tieup in Maracaibo

Maracaibo workers continued production today as a strike loomed and a settlement was sought. Strikes were called at several plants, but only Maracaibo employees walked out. Demands included union-only employment, strike pay, free medical care, company housing, and free transportation for distant workers.

Venezuela Maracaibo Venexuela le Gunilla Cabinas

Park Theater Bids Opened in Bracken Ridge Park

Bids for Sunken Garden Park’s Park Theater improvements in Bracken Ridge were opened in Austin by the board of control supervising Centennial funds. Planned work includes dressing and storage rooms, a concrete amphitheater floor, and an ornamental entrance, with an estimated 60 000 dollars. The low bid will be announced Wednesday as part of Texas federal Centennial projects including Alamo improvements and the Trail Driver exhibits.

Sunken Garden Brackenridge Park Austin Board of Control Texas John Vain- Jeton Centennial All Slon Cone Tract San Antonio Bracken Ridge Park

New Peace Plan in Utah Silver Strike

PARK CITY Utah Dec 1 Operators and labor unions after night long conferences announced a new peace plan to be submitted to striking miners in this silver center Terms were not fully disclosed Approximately 1200 miners are on strike in this district since October 12 demanding 1 cent daily wage increases and eight hour portal shifts Previous proposals offered 25 cent advances. About 2000 of the original 8000 miners remain on strike over the issue.

Park City Utah Ithis Twe

Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary In Front Of His Children

Tomas Herrera pleaded guilty in Criminal District Court to burglary after being caught on the farm of EJ Lamm in Corpus Christi. He received a four year suspended sentence. Herrera had seven children present during the plea and sentence before Judge W. W. McCrory.

Ak Ws Tomas Herrera Cour Herrera EJ. Lamm Corpus Christ Rusd Herrera W. W. McCrory

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