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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1936

Page

12

Trio Abducts, Robs Victims Across City Streets

A Monday police report details three Mexican suspects abducting Ray Salaier of 214 San Fernando Street, beating him and robbing $1.54, his coat and hat near Guadallups and Laveda streets. George Tugel of 204 Nolan Street was robbed of $16 plus his hat, coat, and shoes. Raymond Ray of 634 Rivas Street says he was beaten with an auto pump at South Garedo and San Maroco and robbed of $114. Another man, CO. J. Standsberry of Kansas City, Missouri, was attacked by two knife-wielding men in the 1600 block of South Zarza Flora Street.

Ray Salaier San Fernando Street Guadallups Laveda Delven George Tugel Nolan Street Raymond Ray Rivas Street South Garedo San Maroco

Fatal Shooting Ruled Accidental After Inquest

Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan ruled the death of Mrs. Juan H Lopez accidental following an inquest into her fatal gunshot wounds. The shooting occurred in the family home eight miles from town on Finn road while her husband and children were nearby. A loaded shotgun in the room was noted. authorities considered the discharge accidental.

Bat Corrigan Juan’ H. Lopez Finn Road Matis Candide Oine

Alamo Room Reopen After Renovation Delays

A small room in the Alamo building, closed since 1910s, will reopen after renovation work ends in late January. Mrs Laila Small oversaw dirt removal, the west side renovation is to include a new ceiling flagstone floor and original window frames. Back area once used by the Catholic Women’s Association is under redevelopment.

Laila Small Spall Alamo Catholic Women’s Association

Germany Tightens Four Year Plan Signals Economic Independence

Berlin reports indicate Germany advances a four year plan to secure economic independence amid scarce foods yet ample home produce. The piece notes shortages of skilled workers in steel and construction and a new reconversion effort to boost German labor capacity while emphasizing the push for substitute products as imports dwindle.

William Surer Univereat Sasvice Berlin Germany Aew Hiller Goering Goebbels Yonemt

Decrees Combat Domestic Supplies In Wartime Germany

The third Reich enforces decrees banning imported materials for hundreds of common uses stoking shortages. Germans work on substitutes to replace scarce goods, while chemists develop ways to make gasoline from nitrogen and other items from wood coal and metal to sustain military and civilian needs.

Germany aims for self sufficiency in key materials

The article outlines Hitler’s four year plan to make Germany independent of foreign copper, nickel, and other imports by boosting domestic production of motor fuels, rubber, fertilizers, and metals. It notes the shift from import reduction to reliance on synthetic substitutes and domestic chemistry, with Goering driving the mobilization and claims self sufficiency could extend to oil and natural rubber within years.

Hiler Hitler Germany Tietst Armanent Richard’ Darre Darre Gomans Herr Darre Menez Getmnaris T. G. Farben Igechniciane Ia&e Zellwolle

Chang Hsueh-Liang May Return to Command in China Crisis

Reports from Nanking say Chang Hsueh-Liang may be restored to command of the armies he led in revolt if Chiang Kai-shek consents. Observers suggest the premier’s stance could lead to clemency or a political settlement, while some officials deem the affair not a true revolt.

Nanking Vershal Chang Hsueh-Liang Chiang -Hai-Shek Chisng Siantu Tenellian

Livestock Outlay of Nation Higher in 1936

CHICAGO December 28 The nation’s 1936 livestock outlay reached about 1.82 billion dollars up from 1.477 billion in 1935. President Woods cited improved domestic demand and larger livestock supplies as the cause. Meat prices eased from year ago levels with 1936 meat imports around 140 million pounds, and exports about 195 million pounds.

Chicago State of Woods

Germany’s Four Year Plan Hinges on Material Substitutions

In a four year plan, Germany prioritizes substituting aluminum for nonferrous metals and expanding synthetic oil and rubber. Coal reemerges as a key resource as oil demand grows, with experts noting a potential supply of about 337 billion tons, sufficient for the next one to two thousand years.

Germany

Ephemeral Solon Views Sights Ephemeral Solon

Senator from Minnesota, set to leave office after two months, defends his brief tenure and vows to continue studying national policy. He campaigned as the homeliest man to stump Minnesota and plans a homeward journey via Panama after Congress convenes. He has drawn two gifts and a portion of his final pay during the travel.

Washington Minnesota Lincoln Guy V. Howard Howard Republian Thomas D. Schall Garnet Congress Panama

Wheel plants back at work in Detroit and Windsor strike

Detroit and Windsor plant crews returned to work after a 14 day strike at Kelsey Hayes Wheel company. Windsor reports show about 80 union pickets remained with no agreement yet. The company president announced a wage raise starting January 1 but would not recognize the United Automobile Workers as bargaining agent.

Detroit Der Kelsey Hayes Wheel Company Windsor Ont Kelecy Hayes Tron Windsor M. G. Campbell Fanadisn United Automobile Workers of America

Federal Divorce Laws Urged by Judge David in Chicago

Judge Joseph B. David calls for a constitutional amendment to create a national uniform divorce law. He argues current state statutes differ widely and fail to resolve the "divorce racket" without federal action. He proposes Congress hold sole power to enact a binding marriage and divorce statute while states retain license issuance.

Chicago U. S Joseph B. David Congress

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