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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1936

Page

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Cardenas Attempts Labor Row Settlement in Monterrey

President Lazaro Cardenas intervened in Monterrey to quell a rising capital versus labor conflict. He held talks with employers who accuse Communists of subversive activity and with labor factions. organizers threatened nationwide strikes if demands and anti communist actions proceed. The Monterrey clash centers on board of conciliation head Teofilo Martinez Perez and potential broader labor unrest across Mexico.

Monterrey Menivo Lazeto Cardenas Monterres Mexico Teofilo ‘Martinez Perez Board of Conciliation and Arbitration Nuevo Leon Shy Vita Asily Air Lattor National Chamber of Commerce Mexico City Ther Labor Organizati Epokescet Jalape Vere Tenumernas Prospect

Director Instructs Pension Workers

An Austin based directive outlines steps for pension staff to implement old age assistance act reforms. The memo details appointment changes, district coverage, and headquarters locations including Texarkana and Ware as administrative centers for District 1 and other regional offices.

Austin, Fer Carpenter Penvian Cie Gerper Wei Blanks Svat Visors Mebane Texarkana Aillshort Dbuye Ware

Two S. A. Women Struck by Autos

Two women in San Antonio were hit by autos Friday in separate incidents near the Robert B. Gre tal for matting. One victim, 87, of Gasca Street, suffered injuries, while the other remained under medical care. Local authorities investigated, and fire-rescue crews aided at the scene.

Robert Bo Gretal Autos Prdayigi A. Tehinin Gasca Honstan North Presa

Fannin Decides to Retreat from Refugio to Goliad

The dispatch recounts James W. Fannin Sr. tallying 230 Texans opposed by Mexican forces reportedly between 3,000 and 14,000. Facing overwhelming odds at La Bahia, Fannin orders a retreat to Goliad on February 1, 1836, urging bridges be built over the Guadaloupe and declaring Texas troops short of arms. He highlights the need to use La Bahía’s position, mobilize supplies via La Vara depot, and rely on a small navy to avert catastrophe. The political scene in Texas also shifts as Acting Governor Robinson seeks to disrupt factions while leaders Travis Bowie Crockett hold their posts, awaiting aid that may not come.

James W. Fanain Sr Fannin Goliad la~ Bahia Bexar New Orleans Texas Army of United States Volunteers Relugia Guadaloupe United States Yannin LaBaca Pors Lavara Copanc James W. Robinson Stephen F. Austin San Antonio Travis Bowie Crockett Scientilc Patagonia New Guinea Breil Harold Byrd Dallas Jos Texas Bird Hill Pole Admiral Byrd Municipal Auditorium

Oil man faces false report charge in Texas case

Tyler February report states gradewater oil operator Hich ardson was bound over under $10,000 on charges of falsifying a monthly report to the federal tender board. Government officials said 32 new indictments were begun under the Connally act in the East Texas oil field, tied to Richardson's affiliations with United East and West and the Texas Oil Products companies.

Tyler H. F. Hichardson Rodiite Lew Fwie Connally East Texas Richardson United East and West Tejas

Admiral Byrd Warned by Polar Snowstorm in Washington

Washington faced a new heavy snow threat after a record 14.4 inches fell yesterday paralyzing the city and halting government work. Officials urged clearing flat roofs as more snow was expected, with Congress nearly shut and many bureaus closed.

Washington D. C Congress Kieferbocker Theater Lup Anthony J. Dimond Maverick Texas Mexico Rudy Vallee Toot

Falls Put Pair in L A Hospitals

Mrs N A Gleasford of Tamtel hotel was treated at Santa Rosano hospital after injuries from a fall on the pavement at Houston and Navarro streets. Meblon Dorn of 6281-2 East Crockett street was treated at Robert B Green hospital after falling from the Nolan street Viaduct.

L. A N. A. Gleasford Tamtel Santa Rosanoapital Houston Navarro Streets Meblon Dorn East Crockett Street Robert B. Green Hospital Nolan Street

Pastor to Lead Daily Services at Local Baptist Church

Dr. Prince E. Burroughs of Nashville Tennessee will open two series of daily services at First Baptist Church starting Sunday. He will preach Sundays at 8 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. and weekdays at 10 a.m. and 7 40 p.m. through February 15.

Prince E. Burroughs Nashville, Tenn First Baptist Church Burroughs

Frigid Gales Sweep Texas Across State Line

Frigid gales sweep the region with temperatures plummeting to near zero in many towns. Lubbock reported four degrees, Dallas 46 below zero readings not possible. a severe norther reached Austin and dust and snow disrupted daily life from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast. Severe cold affected Abilene, San Angelo, and Waco while LIVESTOCK warnings were issued across South and West Texas. The storm caused widespread frost, dust, and freezing conditions with dark skies and rough travel conditions anticipated tonight.

Egrees Sherman Denton Port Worth Dallas Oklahoma City Lubbock Lubbace South Plains Panhandle Abilene San Angelo Fanhandle Austin Waco Texas Vernon Gsib Bouth Mala‘Koff Haskell Farey Gulf Coast Rio Grande Valley

Double parking cited as major traffic hazard by police

Chief of Police Owen Kilday warned Saturday that double parking blocks traffic and wastes time. He said the practice forces drivers to maneuver into oncoming lanes, creating hazards for those traveling Litmy Into the opposite direction.

Owen Kilday Litmy

SAH ANTON ICE SAFETY CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

A local safety drive urges drivers to avoid stopping in traffic to drop passengers and to pull far off the road for repairs to keep sightlines clear. A pledge offers a safety card and sticker in exchange for a stamped return envelope. Also notes Gaynor nearly quitting acting for a stint as a stenographer in Hollywood.

Jane Traffin Kilda

Safety pledge for San Antonio drivers and pedestrians

A safety pledge proposes local efforts during a campaign by the Safety Council of the San Antonio area. The pledge supports keeping streets safe for drivers and pedestrians amid the public safety push and community initiative.

San Antonio Safety Council of the

Severe winter storms lash west and nation in strongest cold wave

Western regions endure heavy snow and zero to sub zero temperatures as Washington and Spokane report record cold. The blizzard spreads to Colorado Wyoming and the plains. Trains halt and gas cuts hit eastern towns. multiple deaths blamed on exposure and accidents.

Chicago Exat West Weather Bureau Washington D.C Spokane Wash Boda Boringe Calif M Mountains Colorado Wyoming Texas Panhandle Oklahoma City Everett Nebraska Ree Maryland William V. Hunter Chesapeake Bay Scorn Belt Nebrisk Towa Henry Keota Cole Schunl

Dallas Man Knifed Near Alamo Downs

Califormix of Dallas reported to police a man was knifed in the neck and slashed on the arms near Alamo Downs on Friday. He received treatment at Robert B. Green Hospital.

Dallas Downs T. Californix Alamo Downs Robert B. Green Hospital

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