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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1937

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General Motors files questioned in labor espionage probe

Washington reports that GM minor relations director Harry Rudgerson testified he would not be surprised if GM files were stripped of labor espionage documents. He said no documents or detectives were turned over to the Senate committee and he had reviewed files of VP William Knudsen after the investigation was authorized, suggesting a broader purge warning.

Washington Harry W. Rudgerson General Motors Corporation Senate Anderson Sud Te Pardy Usp Fies William &. Knudsen General Motors Yoon Chairnyan Te Follette Progressive Wisconsin Alderson

Bill to ban hit and run driving proposed in Austin

A Texas bill introduced by Representative Varrel of Paris would require any driver involved in an accident to stop report with police. Violations would result in suspension of the driver license and related penalties. The measure targets motorists who fail to render aid or report after collisions.

PL Varrel Paris

Ten Thousand Dollar Postal Robbery Reported

A registered mail pouch valued at 19 000 dollars was stolen from a locked truck four days ago near a sub postal station in Mack Bay Janes Fee North. Investigators described the case as mysterious with the pouch vanishing en route between postal facilities.

Boslun Mysteious

Jury selection in Vaughn murder case proceeds in court

A jury pool in the John W. Vaughn murder case faced exhaustion of many challenges as 78 of 206 appeared. Nine jurors were seated with 30 called later, while attorneys questioned prospective jurors about death penalty views and potential biases. Names of jurors include Cole, Orthy, Homan, Bouregeois, and Moore among others.

John W. Vaughn Vauhn Dudge W. W. McCrory Edwards Algit Dones Avenue Edison High School W. D. Féwards Homer Vaughn Cefency Herusband Paul Kilday Leroy Jefferson W. A. Hogatt W. Balbardier McCrory Veniremen Ondo Joy Jern P.O. Cole von Orthy B. H. Uin- Homan Coffes Satesmans Jean Bouregois Terdie Ji P. Schubardl Telephone Company C Hell William ©. Hodges Phormas J. Moore Erin! Roveré

Pioneer California Woman Buried in State Hospital Grounds

Stockton California reports the burial of Sarah Alden Hi Yorcy a pioneer figure of early California society. The obituary notes her long residence and status as widow of Jonge David Terry, with preceding work in San Pran elem. She died from ill health after years of confinement in a state hospital.

California Stockton Gall Sarah Alden Hi Yorcy San Pranelem Blackton State Hospital Terry Rose of Sisen Jonge David &Erry Terry Brodmek Ciel Prewmon

Mother wins custody in Kansas City court

In Kansas City Missouri a judge awarded Mrs Virginia Tomlinson custody of her four year old daughter Sheila Ann after a divorce from D W Tomlinson. A crowd of supporters testified for Mrs Tomlinson and the child ran to her arms as she left the courtroom.

Kansas City Cednlus Virginia &. Tomlinson Sheila Ann Tomlinson Satuday

State Printing by Convicts Proposed in Texas Senate

Feb 16 Austin report: Senator Gordon introduces a bill to let Texas convicts print all state stationary, supplies, printing, binding and related items under state printing requirements. The prison board would appoint a general manager to bid for and execute contracts with the state board of control without bond.

Austin Texas Gordon Burtus Huntsville Fultority State Prison Board State Board of Control

New Air Service to Houston Sought

An effort to reestablish air service between San Antonio and Houston was announced for an initial meeting at 6:30 P.M. Monday at Stinson Field by C. F. Ticler, chair. Executives of the Senior and Junior chambers and their aviation committees were invited, with plans to inspect the recently installed lighting equipment after the meeting.

Houston San Antonio Houten Chamber of Commerce Aviation Stinson Field C.F Tiicler Chairan Justor Chambers

Nash-Kelvinator Strike Ends in Detroit

Detroit February 1 strike at Nash Kelvinator plants ended officially as company representatives and the Mechanics Educational Society of America signed an agreement. The action closes a dispute affecting workers and production in the region.

Nash-Kelvinator Detroit Nash-Helvinator Corporation Company Mechanics’ Educations Society of Ameritas Agromerit

Weather and temperatures across U S cities and regions

A weather summary lists forecast highs and lows for multiple cities including Albuquerque Atlanta Buffalo Charleston Chicago Louisville Montgomery Needles New Orleans San Francisco Seattle and Washington D C. It notes cloud cover in many locations with temperatures ranging from the mid 30s to mid 80s and mentions moon phases and nautical details for the period.

Rida Atmona Pazs Claudy Albuquer iMain Aermatii Atlanta Hooton Masa Chevy Toledo Ohio Washington D.C Wichita Williston D. Cindy Winnipeg Cnn

State liquor use cases dismissed by county court judge

Six complaints charging violation of the state liquor control act were quashed by Judge McCollum Burhers in County Court on Tuesday upon defense motion. The dismissal cited that the complaint failed to allege the defendant was engaged in selling or offering for sale liquors for consumption on the premises. Listed defendants include Dan O'Brien Sr Virginia Conditt Alford Asteday Radie Bowen and Elizabeth Queen Annis.

McCollum Burhers il-Law Leonard Brown Walter Tynan Dan O'Brien Sr West Commerce Street Fat Perry Virginia Conditt Alford Asteday South Flores Street Radie Bowen

Fight on Lake Boats Pushed by State Action

State Game Warden A E Hitefelder reports boats on Woodlawn Lake push waves and silt, harming spawning fish and waterfowl. Parks head Jacob Rubbola and officials consider curbs as damage to lake habitat and aesthetics sparks debate over motorboat use. Windsor Castle note follows unrelated.

A. E. Hitefelder Woodison Lake Jacob Rubtola Park Department Hitefelder Otate Geme Fish Arid Oyster Commission Octobet Latte Hitetelder Woodlawn Lake Beng Binders

Insurgent Air Raid Suspected Over Malta Raid

Unofficial reports claim a Spanish insurgent air group painted with the insurgent colors bombed two British destroyers off Algeria last Saturday. The attack occurred near the British base at Valletta Malta on February 16.

Valetta Malta

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