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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1937

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Altmeyer Named Acting Social Security Chief in 1940s

Washington, Feb. 22. Arthur J. Altmeyer was named acting chairman of the National Social Security Board today, replacing David Wynant who resigned on January 9. Altmeyer was appointed last week by President Hoover, and he assumed duties as his predecessor departed.

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Employers Picket Union Offices in New York

In New York on February 2 a dispute over collective bargaining led to picketing of union offices. managers and workers clashed outside the headquarters as tensions over workers’ rights and union recognition appeared unresolved.

Union New York Tony Denlering

Man Beats Woman to Death and Kills Self in Detroit

In Detroit on February 22 Le Bini Jaako age 4 and his daughter in law Mrs Apnadanke 27 were found dead after a violent incident. Earl Bwitrey killed the woman and then fatally wounded himself according to police reports.

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Floodwaters Swell Across Midwest Following Severe Rain

Severe cold and renewed rain caused historic flooding across southern Wisconsin and northern Minnesota on February 22. Rivers like the Galena, Rock, and Mississippi surged, inundating basements, disrupting rail and road traffic, and forcing evacuations. Two deaths were reported near Galena as streams overflowed and backwaters breached banks. Authorities warned of rising water in Beloit, White River, and other communities while meteorologists tracked the Mississippi rise and flood levels across multiple states.

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Teagh ero asks lay justices in a national education note

A telegram to the president from John Dewey supporters and the Social Frontier group asserts a substantial majority of lay justices favor reorganizing the supreme court. The message credits past court conservatism to connections with major corporations and urges attention to national educational policy.

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Washington Birthday Pubinaro Plans by Executives

A Washington Birthday observance is planned with remarks by prominent figures including the nation's first executive and other officials. The event will feature discussions tied to public service and historical milestones.

Washington Romevert Mayo Vernon

Swedes in U S top 895000 living in United States

The article notes there are 895000 Swedish born individuals living in the United States, highlighting the sizable Swedish diaspora and demographic presence across the country. It underscores cultural and historical ties between Sweden and American communities.

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Sit-Down Test Develops Amid Strike Impasse

Chicago Feb 22 A sit down strike at Nebt In the northy Chiraso plants of the Fanstest Matalligicat corp stalls negotiations. Officials stood by as workers press for property rights and fair wages. Governor Harvey failed to break the deadlock as surrounding authorities dispatched to deter violence. Clubs and chemical bombs reported but strikers defended the plant, causing a tense standstill.

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Paramount Sails at Sea Off California Coast

Paramount Pictures led by Gary Cooper and George Raft spent two weeks aboard the Star of Finland off the Southern California coast, filming at sea. The Deep Location venture aimed to shoot on the windward yacht during a prolonged maritime location shoot involving top stars.

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Floods Press Toward Gulf In Mississippi Valley

Debris filled waters surge toward the Gulf as swollen rivers drive backwaters and floodplains across Louisiana and Mississippi. Widespread saturation worsens conditions in towns near Vicksburg and along the Mississippi River, threatening more communities.

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Tekes Dedicates Negro Hospital in St Louis

Tekes Loday dedicates St Louis hospital No 2 for treatment of negroes amid a stated shortage of negro talent as a consulting factor to welfare. It cost more than 3 000 900 with 1 516 009 from FWA funds and government aid.

Tekes Negro Hospital ST. Louis Fev INS

Supreme Court packing debate moves to Montana gathering

Senator Wheeler of Montana says administration backing would pack the Supreme Court. He claims advisers influenced the proposed measure and cites opposition from 15 years in the Senate as evidence of a large public uprising against the plan.

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Negro Show to Aid Flood Victims Planed Effort

A Negro show aims to aid flood victims with proceeds to be distributed by Tuesday. Funds will come through events held at local venues with proceeds directed to sufferers, including rescue efforts for White persons, according to organizers.

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Charlotte Hit by Storm Severs Towns In North Carolina

North Carolina communities tally damage from a severe storm that raced from South Carolina leaving a three mile path through Charlotte and wrecking homes in Concord and Greensboro areas. Three serious injuries reported. many houses demolished as winds pummeled the region last night.

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