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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1936

Page

7

Detroit Strike Ends As Auto Workers Accept Wage Offer

United Auto Workers members in Detroit vote to end a two week strike at Kelsey-Hayes after management agrees to an hourly minimum wage of 75 cents and wage adjustments for already paid higher rates. Operations resume Monday with no discrimination, while other plants in Detroit and Atlanta remain tense amid ongoing labor disputes.

Detroit Wallar Reuther United Automobile Workers of America Reuther George W. Kennedy Kelsey-Hayes Dematis Algimirum Company Anteri¢a Taft Burdinss Shemt Dha Pisbul Plate Glass Company Libbay-Owens-Word Glen W. McCabe Federation of Flat Glass Workers of Anizria Thad Carried Motor Atlanta Kansas City General Motors Kansas’ City Inclding Vey HSE

Dorbandt Named Head of Hospital

Dr. B W Dorbandt named superintendent of the Wirsila Falls State hospital to take over January 1. He replaces Dr. Charles W Cariner who moves to lead the state eleemosynary fund. Dorbandt has three years at the state hospital in San Anton and one and a half years as assistant superintendent.

BW. Dorbandt San Anton Wospital Haseen Wirsila Falls Jhasante Pomery Dorbandt Charles W. Cariner State Board of Control Derbanat Etatf State Hospital Little Mock Burnet Be Deana Wiisa Falls JenuAyi

Plumbing Law Receives Third Reading at City Council

A sanitation amendment aims to curb hazards by replacing all old pipes with waterproof and fireproof variants in heaters and related systems. The city commission approved the ordinance during Thursday’s meeting, with officials noting potential cost savings and possible insurance benefits.

San Antonin

Gifts Stolen From Parked Automobile Incident

A report notes a theft from a parked car where gifts intended for Mrs G were taken. The account describes the break in occurring while she was away, with items including a gown among those stolen. The event is dated in the local police blotter and under investigation.

Cotton Market Shows Mixed Open with Gains and Volume

New Orleans traders reported early buying and solid demand as foreign markets improved. Prices quoted for March through October futures opened higher but showed limited selling. overall activity centered on covering positions and cautious bullish sentiment amid German textile demand and US exports.

New Orleans Germany Waler Snecma

Aleph Zadik Aleph Chapter Visit Promotes Membership Drive

A Z A secretary in San Antonio travels to Kansas, Oklahoma, and other chapters on a national tour to boost membership. A joint lettership drive is planned at 3 PM Friday at the Agudas Achim synagogue Vestry Weems. Executives will display film from past interim conventions in Hollister, California and Pacific Palisades. Dyer Sil will speak on The Jewish Youth Movement.

A.Z.A S.A Max Deer Gmaho Intimil Aleple Zagik Sax Antonio Keneas Oklahoma Xeulhori Wild Bar Priday Agudas Achim Synagogue Aleph Zadik Aleph Bac Hollister Afa Pacific Palisades Calif Dyer Sil Hontecomt 4 Fda

Park Meters Set New Daily Revenue Record

The article reports park meter collections reaching a new daily high. Figures show a Tuesday intake of $559.55 and a steady rise in receipts over the past 20 days, surpassing previous records set by rivals.

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Legacy Fruits and Markets Reported Across States

The document lists assorted fruits and vegetables plus market notes from Texas, Washington, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, and New York. It cites quantities, crate types, and prices with a focus on Texas yields and ship-per-track updates.

New York California Bielt Cary Texas St Luna

Chicago and New York Wholesale Poultry and Market Notes

Market reports from Chicago and New York detail turkey and poultry prices, receipts, and trends. Poultry and eggs show firm or unchanged prices with mixed quality assortments. Boston wool and textile prices reflect slower demand but firm rates for select lots.

Chicago Dairy Products Chicago Spriaus Plymouth Plymouth Rock Ueastiorta Roosters York Mike

Hands Off as Union Solidarity Overshadows Peace Moves

Des 24 1 A Pacific coast maritime strike shift dominates the scene as Harry Bridges leads a push for the sold tons movement while a mass meeting backs him. Washington delays public demands for early settlement of the 46 day strike affecting nearly 4 000 workers with substantial losses in payroll and production. The West Coast Sailors Union tells Bridges to stay out of the sailors business as tentative agreements test ratification amid shipowner talks. A mass meeting of about 100 strikers addressed by Bridges passed resolutions backing his policies.

Ban Francisco Pacific Coast Harry Bridges Washington Pere King iWon Bridges Strempling Gatlors Membrianip Harry Landeberg

Help at Border Entry Grows at Laredo Port

Report from Laredo notes a surge in tourist and customs activity with 4 cars of tourists entering Mexico Tuesday morning. Cole Tretan of Gintems Harry PB Harn bhy says a team was dispatched to Washington for new inspectors, and Harper returned to San Antonio with an assistant for cotul la Thursday.

Laredo Cole Tretan PB Harnbhy Washington, D. C Harper San Antonio Cotulla Mexico

Courthouse Christmas Cheer Lights Up Bexar County Halls

Courthouse celebrations began Thursday with the District Clerk and other officials hosting guests in a Christmastide mood. Eggnog served in the County Treasurer and Assessor offices as Christmas trees glowed, marking a festive early Christmas Eve at Bexar County.

Bexar County McGennie Abert

Police Seek Blotto Service Amid Christmas Drunk

Austin Police Chief R D Tharp appeals for a “blotto service” to curb drunken driving during the holiday season. The plan envisions two drivers: one to haul the grok and another to deploy a subomobile thief. Tharp worries about the man who drinks to sleep, complicating efforts to curb drunken behavior.

Austin R. D. Tharp Drinnk Thorp Servic

Memorial Service for Mother Russey in San Antonio

Memorial services for Mother Russey, famed in San Antonio as the mother of daughters of dead mothers, were planned for Thursday at the San Antonio Mission Home. Attending were Mrs. Preston Dial, Bishop Arthur J Moore, the Rev. J. Grady Timmons, and Mrs. Harold Kaylon.

Russey San Antonio San Antonio Mission Home Preston Dial Arthur J Moore J. Grady Timmons Harold Kaylon

San Antonio Livestock Market Mixed Week amid Holidays

San Antonio market receipts showed a mixed week with lighter cattle and hog volumes as holiday observances closed markets Friday through Saturday. Prices softened for fat cattle and lighter weight steers, while replacement cattle and hogs sold at varied but steady to firm prices, with Christmas and New Year closures noted.

San Antonio Federal State Market News Steilium Visany Steeck Poce Sun Rte Wii

Delegates Honor Hero At San Martin Tomb

United States delegation at the Inter-American Peace conference laid a large wreath at General Jose de San Martin’s tomb in Buenos Aires. A Paraguayan foreign minister meeting with the neutral commission followed, while Cordell Hull, sidelined by illness, did not deliver his closing address. Assist Secretary Welles read Hull’s message urging that nations destroy war to save humanity.

Buenos Aires United States Jove de San Martin Aero Argentina San Martin Chile Peru Spain Paraghayan Juan Stefanih Bolivia Paraguay Cordell Hull

Grain Market News From Chicago To Liverpool Prices Surge

Chicago Wheat prices rose to a seasonal high as Liverpool buyers pushed receipts up, reports said demand was strong and German purchases anticipated. Argentine production was seen falling short of earlier estimates, while wet weather reinforced price gains. Local farm prices in San Antonio showed steady to higher bids for corn and oats, with No 4 Johnson grass and other forage values noted.

Enteang Ley Chicago Tee AUF Wea- Terday Tlk Gm Choice Lowe Chicago Liverpool Cables Germany

Money and Metals Column Item in New York Paper

A fragmented New York finance column notes values for money and metals. The readable lines reference prices, markets, and a brief market snapshot without clear dates or full context.

Tugwell Leaves Bright Report on Resettlement Plan

Rexford G Tugwell submitted his resignation as RA and left a conga of the snappy Bright Report with President Roosevelt. The report, a large resettlement overview, was sent to Roosevelt and features photos charts and a colored map of the United States.

Lonvgn London Washington Solar

Foreign Exchange Rates and Cross Currency Values

New York reports steady exchange rates with Britain buying dollars and other currencies in cents. Cables show 4.51 percent, May bills at 4.00 for France, Italy at 26.50, and Germany at 40.24. Rates list numerous country figures including Switzerland 22.95, Portugal 4.47, Greece 0.00, Turkey 28.58, Shanghai 28.65, Montreal in New York 200.07, and other entries.

New York Den Great Britain France Italy Germany Travud Norway Denmark Switzerland Portugal Greece Toland Czechoslovakia Jugoslavia I Austria Fury Rumanie

C C C Camps Get Christmas Messages From F D Roosevelt Brees and Seeher

Roosevelt Seeher and General Brees sent Christmas greetings to Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees in the Eighth Corps area. Messages praised the CCCs work conserving resources and young manhood while noting the fourth Christmas in the CCC. About 500000 pounds of turkey and fixes were bought to feed 2090 camps. A Christmas day program of services speeches and games was planned.

C.C.C F.D.R Organiz CCG COC America Brees Turkey

Rail Freight Rate Scale Increased

Washington December 24 1 Increased railroad rates on all coasts and freight charges. The increases were proposed for party schedules filed with the commission to become effective today unless the commission orders otherwise. Officials said the new rules would offset losses from termination of treixnt ssucharges on December 31.

Washington, Nec Brn Commission

Downs Residents Must Call at P O

Postmaster Dan Quill announced Thursday that Downs residents with parcels at the Alamo Downs substation cannot receive them because addresses lack rural box numbers. He urged residents to call at Station A to collect misrouted Christmas packages and noted many parcels remain unclaimed at the substation.

Brvina Alamo Downs Dan Quill Quill Alamo Downe

Attorney General's Aid Gives Up Post

Washington December 14 Attorney General Cummings announced the resignation of John Dickinson assistant attorney general in charge of the anti trust division Dickinson will return to a teaching post at the University of Pennsylvania Law School

Washington Cummings John Dickinin Eh Anti-Trust Dickinson University of Fennsyly Law School

Dentists to Visit CCC Camps Beginning February First

Ninety teams each with a reserve dentist officer and two enrollee assistants will provide dental service to CCC enrollees. The program was announced at Eighth Corps area headquarters at Port Sam Houston on Thursday.

CCC Eighth Corps Port Sam Houston

Yule Lighting Entries Listed At City Contest

Entries for Christmas lighting displays under the City Federation of Women's Clubs were announced. Contest groups set prizes from 2.50 to 15 dollars with multiple entrants listed by address across north and south sections. Additional registrants include several residents and display exhibitors citywide.

Bubles Con Shone Doreg City Federation of Women's Clubs Tri Group No Timothy H. McKenzie Stanley Road Charles W. Fichtner West Mulberry Avene O. Johnson West Elsmere Avenue M. Allan Snyder Westover Road Paul Sergent West Magnolty Avenue BC. Becker Estes Avenue Richard Lay Eat WhitUer Street C. A. Graschitl Bounders Avenue W. E. Walker Neff Street Harry H. Collins Jr Hansford’ Street J. Daniels Barbee Street M. Krueger Rigsby Avenue A. K. White Buenas Vista E. At. Burleson Gineinnati Aves Iake Paul Jacking Montana Street George Browoguzh Theo Avenue Thase Porter Lacing J. BR. McCaldin West Elemere Streat Willie Beller East Ring's Highway

Main Plaza Cafe Damaged by Fire

Firefighters reported damage to Main Plaza cafe and bar on Main Bla as a crusty blaze caused about $25 in damage. The fire was discovered by Alfred Callaghan, clerk of Corporation court, while en route to work.

Pete Catalant Main Bla Alfred Callaghan Corporation Court

Stock Market Mixed Activity Before Holiday Slump

New York stocks ended uneven as traders paused for a near holiday session. The tape moved indolently until mid afternoon with volume light and many issues showing small fractional changes. Key names included General Motors US Steel Bethlehem and Western Union with scattered gains and declines across sectors.

Gcester Kelsey-Heyes Wheel Fellow ‘Truck Briggs Manufacturing Pullings Jonne Manville U. S Rubber Con Plidated Cigar American Can H. Sprees Company Condyest Continental San Weason Oi Snnwhitt Blone & Webster Western Union Conaghat Ed Edison Santa Fe Great Northern Goesapestbe & Chin Northern Pacfic General Motors Chiveler US Steel Bethlehem North America Anaconda Kennecott Inspiration Elouglar Aircraft General Tries Wuhfic New Jersey New York Central Pennsylvants Natoast Distillers Bears Roebuck and Woolworth Rubber Company Oh Fetter Mterstate Commerce Tt Fas Western Roads Chaisrean Pariah Standard of New Jersey

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