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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1936

Page

12

Garden Monte HN Take Charge

Continued from page one the six day week issue stirs labor questions. Steikers cannot seek page increases or recognition of the confederation of workers. Syndicate types are allowed under labor law. the Pendens number about 42 with contracts waving by employers. The confederation seeks control of independent contracts, aiming to end independent bargaining and gain profits from employees. Independent employer contracts exist since 1918 and merchants oppose cancellation without a fight. Perez and Trevino clash over leadership of the local labor board amid anti Communist sentiment. Shop windows display anti Communist cards as officials call a conference to decide questions.

Steikers General Confederation of Workers Mexico City Farias Perez

New Deal Squandermania as Roosevelt Termels Costs Soar

A historical notice compares federal outlays. It states from 1789 to 1913 total government spending reached about 24.53 billion dollars, while Roosevelt’s four year term alone is estimated at 22.44 billion dollars with 1934 actuals pushing total near 29 billion. It lists expenditures by presidential terms and wars.

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Mengo Chief May Preside At National Party Meeting

The governor of Coahuila Dr Valdez Sanchez left Saltillo for Monterrey to invite President Lazaro Cardenas to preside at a meeting of National Revolutionary party members. A telegraph report noted the plan was learned today.

Laredo Tech CING Coahuila Mexico Valdez Sanchez Saltillo Monterrey Lazaro Carreras National Revolutionarro Party

Retail Trade Holds Gains Despite Severe Weather

Washington reports retail trade last week held its gains from 1933 despite nationwide weather disruptions. Wholesale activity remained mostly dormant yet showed rising signs of spring business with plans maturing for heavy capital expenditures, especially in steel.

U. S Washington D. C Commerce Department

Frigid Wave Grips U S Midwest and Plains

A severe cold front sweeps from the Northwest into the Plains and Midwest, freezing temperatures plunge to extreme lows. Denver records the coldest in 62 years at times dropping to 25 below zero, while Wyoming, Utah, Nebraska, and the Dakotas endure subzero blasts with drifting snow and potential coal shortages.

Cricago USI Arctic Eash Iowa Atlantic Seaboard Rockies Yellowstone National Park Mountain States Rocky Mountain Denver Tees Colorado Zara Sterling Greeley Utah Montana Wyoming Nebraska Dakotas Lander Mercury Sheridan Wyo Chevonne Havre Monk Neleha Bozeman San Francisco Bey Des Moines Clyde Herring Chicago Indiana Pennsylvania Johnstown

Students Join to Fight Reds in Ohio Colleges

In Columbus a vigorous campaign to combat communism in Ohio schools and colleges was launched. Three students filed incorporation papers for the American Student Union, a patriotic youth movement formed in December. Leaders Arden Tyrtor Arkh4u Barrows and Noah Ihe Ohio State volunteers joined the effort while Turner noted mobilization of student volunteers.

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Van Viack Convicted in Wife Murder Case

A court found Van Viack guilty of murdering his wife in a case that drew attention for its contentious early arguments and the unusual defense presented. The trial revealed details of the couple’s troubled relationship and the prosecution’s case tied to the alleged motive and opportunity.

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Roosevelt mourns death of Charles Curtis

President Roosevelt issued a statement mourning the sudden passing of Charles Curtis his longtime friend former senator and vice president The outpouring of condolences came from Senate leaders and Vice President Garner Capper and others noting his quiet effective service and long public record Also noted is an advertise for paste paint sale at two dollars per gallon under light classified ads.

Washington, RD Roosevelt Curtis Charles Curtis United States Legion of Friends Senate Leacher McNary Gregan Juhn N. Garner Garner Tim House Arthur Capper Peety

Nine Sample Cases Stolen In City Theft Report

A theft was reported Saturday by L Blumberg of St Louis and Ma W E Rica of Hallingen. Six sample cases containing hats valued at four dollars each were taken from a car parked near the Tanler hotel. Three sample cases were also reported stolen from a car on East Commerce street.

Tanler Hotel L. Blumberg St. Louis W. E. Rica Hallingen

McShane to Sponsor Jefferson Pep Squad Leader

Captain Joe B. McShane, commandant of the R C T C, will sponsor Jefferson High School’s Lassos of Jefferson senior pep squad in 1925. He plans to enlarge the pop squad and support school spirit efforts.

McShane Jefferson Joe B. McShane Capitan McShane

Alcatraz mutiny spreads as riots rock the prison

Mutineers at Alcatraz seize tools and machines while new recruits join the rebellion. Warden Johnston denies food, blocks water, and orders guards to remove seats and blankets as the mutiny continues into a second night. Authorities struggle to quell the uprisings across prison industries and cells.

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Rescue Trip Ends in Death Amid Icebound Chesapeake Mission

A Maryland state police rescue party attempting to supply marooned settlers on Smith and Tangier islands broke through ice near shore. Sgt. William Hunter died. Maj. Enoch B. Gary and five others suffered exposure or injuries while navigating to the Travis schooner. Hunter’s body was recovered aboard the vessel. Gary remained in serious condition.

Orisfield Mid INS Maryland Joey Chesapeake Bay Smith and Tangier Islands Sgt William Hunter State Police Eilard Travis Shrerlee Gary McCready Tillet Aye Parinty Downyard

Little Theater Casting Final Play at Austin Street Workshop

Director Frank Beckwith announces the Little Theater Workshop at 422 Austin Street will host the final play on Monday evening. Castings will begin promptly at 6:20 p.m with public attendance invited to witness and participate.

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