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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1937

Page

17

Outbreaks in Moscow Stir Student Police Clashes

Moscow saw street clashes as students opposed to Stalin clashed with GPU troops in a riot that spread from a university hall into workers districts. Reports say dozens were arrested as guards used machine guns and armored cars to quell the disturbance.

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Weather Summary for Texas Regions

Weather forecast notes partly cloudy conditions across San Antonio and vicinity Friday night and Saturday with a slight warmup. East Texas sees similar trends with warmer southern areas and cooler northern Portlal Saturday. West Texas expects falllike conditions Friday night into Saturday with cooler Panhandle and north portions and moderate to brisk southerly winds.

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Levee Plot Claims Threat to Dikes Across States

Reports from Mississippi and nearby areas describe a planned dynamiting of levees to flood River regions. Investigators identify a group of Missourians involved, with authorities in Kentucky and nearby counties declaring heightened security. Convicts are relocated to deter further threats as flood control measures intensify.

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May Is Bailed In Slaying of Daly

The court heard that Mrs. May was bailed after a testimony about the death of Daly in a case tied to a Southern Pacific machinist. Prosecutors argued for the death penalty already suspended, while defense filed habeas corpus and a motion to set aside the penalty. Attorneys and officials appeared, with no arrest location provided and ongoing proceedings continuing.

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Jownt Lorry Probe Moves Through House Vote

Austin Feb 14 The Texas House adopted and sent to committee a resolution for an official legislative investigation of lobbying activities. The vote was 78 to 58. The substitute, by Rep R S Morse of Houston, replaces an inquiry by Rep Marty N Graves of Georgetown into public relations expenditures of a major company. Cincinnati scene turns shopping boom with Jan bank clearings hitting 8,269,178.

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GM Demands Arrest Of Strikers In Flint Sit Down Action

In Flint Michigan General Motors attorneys obtained an arrest order for sit down strikers. Sheriff Wolcott sought a court order to act and discuss with Governor Murphy. The case follows a Fisher Body plant occupation and a $15 million injunction violation. The strike, 38 days old, remains at a stalemate over union recognition and bargaining control.

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Old Baskers Get Chance to See San Antonio Weather

San Antonians enjoyed a sunny day as December 22 brought a clear sky. The Weather Bureau predicted a return to warmth with a high near 63 degrees and southerly winds, though the day will remain calm across the area with the low around 48 degrees Friday night.

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Japanese Protest Soviet Freezeout Over Vladivostok

Tokyo reports Premier Hayashi acting as foreign minister protested alleged discrimination against Japanese residents in Vladivostok. He ordered ambassador Mamori Shige Mitani to file a formal protest over Russian efforts to freeze Japanese residents and restrict Japanese vessels docking in the Siberian port.

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Oil Price Inquiry Approved by Senate in Texas

In Austin on February 5, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution to investigate the recent oil price rise and sent it to the House. Senators M. Davis of Brownwood and H. L. Winfield of Park Stockton urged the inquiry after learning that Texas oil rose by 1 cent while bust Texas oil increased 14 cents.

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Benedict Refuses to Debate Farmer

President Benedict of the University of Texas says he will not debate Clarence Palmer of Park Worth or any legislator on the Daily Texan's coverage. Palmer had agreed to meet Benedict, preferably in Gregory gymnasium, but Benedict refused.

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Louisville Gas Explosion Destroys Coffee Company Plant

A massive gas explosion shattered Louisville dwelling districts, leveling the Bollinger Hancock Coffee building and causing losses estimated between 150,000 and 200,000 dollars. Firefighters battled flames as residents evacuated. No definitive casualty figure was given in the report.

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Cannon Loses Libel Suit Against Solon

Washington February 5 Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts won a directed verdict to pay a $500000 fine after arguments ended without defense testimony. The suit by Bishop Cannon Jr of Southern Methodist Church claimed libel over Tinkham remarks about the bishop’s handling of 1928 campaign funds and Alfred Smith campaign funds. Roger Whiteford argued damages could not be collected on invited libel and cited cases supporting the verdict.

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Ferocious Dog Pack Terrorizes Denver

A Denver article reports a ferocious dog pack roaming the outskirts of the city, described as a threat to livestock and poultry. Witnesses describe nighttime attacks by a mounted hunter aiming to exterminate the wild dogs, which pose danger to farms and residents.

Denver

Roosevelt proposes sweeping federal court reorganization

President Roosevelt urges Congress to authorize expansion of the Supreme Court to 15 and lower courts by two seats each, with age based retirements and a timetable for faster constitutional rulings. He calls for calendar administration, immediate appeals on constitutionality, and notices to the attorney general before decisions, framing it as a move to speed justice and inject younger judges.

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Elihu Root Ill With Pneumonia in New York

New York reports Elihu Root, age 91, noted international jurist and adviser to presidents, is ill with bronchial pneumonia. A secretary states he has been in bed for two weeks and is receiving care.

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