17 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1937
Page
1
A concise classified notice invites readers to rent vacant property using a Light Want Ad by dialing F-12381 for a courteous ad writer. The brief advertising prompt emphasizes quick, polite service and simple booking steps.
Detroit reports a Briggs Manufacturing sit-down ceasefire ends as UAW officials say the strike was to protest speed-up orders and a pay increase. Workers held a stoppage at the Briggs plant in Detroit, demanding relief from accelerated生产 tempo and higher wages.
New York February 17 1907 W Forbes Morgan investment banker and treasurer of the Democratic National Committee was named president of the Distilled Spirits Institute foreshadowing a public relations policy shift for the liquor industry.
Rangers reopened the investigation into Hel Hall s death and detained three persons on suspicion they know something about the case. Hall a 28 year old dairyman disappeared in January 1929 and was found dead in the Sabine River near Orange that same month.
Two men were held by police Wednesday after being caught breaking into the F de los Santos Furniture Co. at 1210 West Commerce Street Tuesday night. Special Policeman Mike Dona rushed to the scene and apprehended the pair.
Dust-masked farmers carved protective ridges across their blowlands as the season’s second black blizzard moved through Guyst, Guymon Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. Rains fell in parts of Oklahoma and Texas, though the dust swirl persisted in Teady and nearby areas. Hutchinson Kansas saw a light haze as dust masks were worn by local merchants during a chamber campaign that raised $1023. Weather observer Bizell warned of little rain and the likelihood of new dusters forming.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the home of K. E. Magee nine miles north on the Fredericksburg road Tuesday. Firemen Wednesday estimated the loss at about $1200.
A brief note highlights a wide selection of goods featured in Classification 73 Light in the Classified Ads. The reference implies activity in the advertising pages noting multiple items offered for sale under a specific category.
A cryptic weather bulletin reports 24 hour precipitation totals and yearly deficiency figures, with notes on tides at Aransas Pass. It lists high and low tide times, including a high at 7:59 p.m. and a low at 4:22 a.m., indicating maritime conditions and recent rainfall measurements.
Mrs. Helen Holt reports a prowler stole her purse from her home at 802 West Magnolia Avenue. The theft occurred while she spoke with friends in another room. Her husband Cecil Holt, 44, died Monday and his funeral papers and $55, ring, and documents were to be sent to Guthrie, Oklahoma, for services and interment.
Dallas on February 17 faced a teapot tempest as the Texas state senate moved toward confirming Wallace C. Rely a Dallas union leader as a member of the state unemployment commission. Dallas central labor council officials announced the snub of Reilly will pervade Friday night’s meeting te.
Detroit Tigers manager Mickey Cochrane testified before the securities commission that he bought and sold Atlas Corporation stock through W. E. Huston and company in fall 1935. He said he acquired 2000 shares at 11 dollars each and later sold 4000 shares for a 22400 dollar profit amid claims the Huston firm manipulated Atlas stock.
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