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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1937

Page

12

Duke of Kent in scandal ties with former London model

London gossip columns reveal the Duke of Kent amid publicity surrounding a phrenologist visit with Paula Gellibrand, former model Mrs. William Allen. The royal orbit faces embarrassment as rumors spread about Queen Mary’s reaction while Kent attends Crown Princess Juliana’s wedding.

London Duke of Kent Edward of England London Rews Review Marinequii William Allen Paula Gellibrand Sealine Mary Dask Church of England Edward Juliana the Netherlands Bernshard Lippe-Biesterfeld Allen York Vondon Arranger Baba WAC Paula Petra Isse , Maury Phylls Allen Ford Lovelace Trande

Rail Groups Meet to Study Program

Representatives of railroad management gathered today at the suggestion of President Roosevelt to discuss proposed new labor legislation. The President said it might be possible to work on some proposals in conference, planning, and the need for new laws. Topics included financing of the old age retirement plan unemployment insurance and a 30 hour work week.

Van Roosevelt

Employers Urged to Make Reports Under New Law

AUSTIN Jan 7 A RB Anderson of the Texas employment compensation commission urged all employers to file their status reports immediately. Several thousand Texas employers are delinquent in returning these reports which are now due not later than January 9.

Austin

Sacred scales stolen from Japanese castle top

In Nagoya Japan six hundred dollars worth of solid gold scales were stolen today from a sacred site atop a historic castle. The items are described as ancient treasures tied to feudal lords and the Tokuyama Shogunate. Police are investigating the theft.

Japan Nagoya Cyclopean Castle Tokuyama

Campeche Street Renamed Park Court by City Commission

City commissioners on Thursday changed Campeche Street to Park Court at the request of a district official. The action follows a petition from local residents and affects signage and maps citywide. The measure was approved in a routine session without opposition.

Campeche Street Park Court Campeche Fesicenta

Injured in ITE Major Kennedy and Lt McKesgan Bail Out

Maj J C Kennedy of Brooksfield and Lt McKesgan parachuted from their plane mid way between Sandolph field and the Austin highway. Kennedy suffered a fractured ankle, McKesgan escaped unhurt. The plane crashed into dense undergrowth. A board of inquiry is convened to determine the halt of the two fliers.

J.C. Kennedy Brooksfield McKesgan Plahe Scandolph Field Austin Highway Major Kennedy McKesson

Landon Pushes Federal Child Labor Law Proposal

Governor Alf M Landon urged Congress to pass a law to protect adult labor and curb underpaid child labor. He called for labeling of child made goods in interstate commerce and a federal offense for shipping such goods into states that prohibit their sale. He would authorize states to punish sale of child labor goods.

Topeka Kan Alf M. Landon Congress Tn Autler Henry’ . Ashurst Rep

Sunday Hotel Liquor Sales Probe in Austin

Naxor administrator Bert Ford said Sunday liquor sales in Austin hotels would be investigated. Charges were filed against three locals as the administration blamed minor hotel employees for the issue. Officials cited repeated buying by a worker as a key factor.

Austin Bert Ford Naxor

Pope Pius's Paralysis Spreads to Both Legs

Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius as fully paralyzed in both legs with swelling in the left knee and ankle. Dr Amanti Milani says blood circulation is sluggish and sedatives and massage are used to ease pain. The pope slept briefly after sedatives but woke and required another dose at noon.

Vatican London Touay Exchange Telegraph Vatican City Dontiff Amanti Milani Exchange

Curley Weds as He Quits Governorship in Boston

James M Curley wed Brooklyn widow Gertrude M Dennis at St Marys chapel Boston College Newton just hours before retiring as governor. Guests included Curleys four sons a daughter in law Mrs Paul Gurley and the governor’s daughter and her husband Colonel and Mrs Edward C Donnelly. President Roosevelt sent congratulations.

Curley Boston Jan Lor James vI. Curley Gertrude M. Dennis Brooklyn Widoin St. Mary's Chapel Boston College Newton Francis J. Spellman Paul Gurley Edward C. Donnelly Roosevelt

Death Valley Scotty Sued for Separate Maintenance

Long Beach California January 2 death valley prospector Walter Scot listed as Death Valley Scotty. He was sued for separate maintenance by Mrs Elia Scott. The filing cites their November 3, 1901 marriage in Ohio. The case highlights a public figure facing domestic dispute in early 20th century.

Death Valley

Woman Refused U S Entry Aboard Ship Bound for New Orleans

Roghien Blynn a 27 year old former Minneapolis cosmetics seller and part time teacher, born to Russian parents, was denied landing in Houston on the Bueno Aires voyage to New Orleans. Immigration officials held her pending a labor department appeal for re entry to the United States, citing lack of evidence she would not be a public charge. She said she was swindled out of $1000 by a man she met in South America. Immigrations will send her back to Buenos Aires if re entry fails.

Houston Roghien Blynn Department of Labor United States Resheen Minneapolis Buenos Aires Departments of Labor South America Condon Russa

Strikes Spread in Auto Industry Amid Union Talks

Strikes and shutdowns hit five more plants as Ford’s Briggs Body plant in Detroit sees a sit down strike. General Motors faces a potential 70,000 worker impact as Chevrolet suspends Flint operations and related plants. Peace talks and four conferences unfold in San Francisco and Detroit as negotiations consider a compromise while UAW battles GM.

Associated Press Geyirtor Frank Murphy Michigan General Motors Ford Motor Company Briggs Detroit Lincoln Ford Murray Body Company General Motorstrike Chevrolet Flint Mich Siginaw Bay City General Soters Hare Gen- Tal Motors Corporation United Auomobile Workers of America Whih G. M Allied Industries San Francisco Detruit Tempany Gim UA. W. A New York Supreme Court Aaron Steuer National Labor Relations Board Atlantic

Weather and Kidnapping Case Alarm Tacoma Parents

In Tacoma Washington alarm spreads as 10 year old Charles Mattson remains captive for 11 days amid freezing night temps near 15 above zero. His father Dr W W Mattson urges no law enforcement action to endanger him and pleads for privacy while authorities follow a reported ransom and suspect leads in Mesquite Nevada and Shelton Washington.

Tacoma Wash Dan Tom Kit Charles Mattson W. W. Mattson Charles Shelton Wesh Department of Justice State Patrol Mean City Police WF. W. Mattson

Doom Approaching After Subway Murder Suspect Breaks

OSSINING N Y January 71 Cooky Balognia the 24 year old “trigger man” in the $230 holdup murder of a Brooklyn subway collector broke today in Sing Sing death house and whimpered for a dinner and to make a statement before he joins two convicts in the march to the electric chair tonight He asked to see District Attorney William F Geoghan of Brooklyn.

Ossining Cooky Toe Bolognla Triggar Brooklyn Sing Sing Death House William F Geoghan Balognia Slavatore Santa

Police Order Bookie Shops Closed in L A

Chief Owen W. Wilday ordered San Antonio bookie shops closed after a complaint by Raymond Russell of Alamo Downs. Detectives Bartholomae and Len toured shops in the Travis building Ebassy bar and West Commerce area and ordered closures. City Detective Joe Lara arrested a 28 year old man on Broadway for hand booking after admitting a percent commission.

Owen W. Wilday San Antonio Raymond Russell Alamo Downs the Downs Kilday Charles Bartholomae G. W. Len Clarence Nord- Hats Travis Building Ebassy Commerce Medina Joe Lara Binck Broadway

Gulf Coast Small Craft Warnings Issued

Small craft warnings were issued along the Gulf Coast from Pensacola to Morgan City as a cold wave forecast nears. Strong easterly and southerly winds are expected tonight into Thursday, with near freezing temperatures sweeping into Louisiana and Mississippi. Strong winds shift to northerly by Thursday night, threatening coastal waters and maritime safety.

New Orleans United States Werther Gulf Coder Pensacola Fla Brownsville Texas Louisana Mississsppi Louisiana Mississippi Dolkins Morgat City Morgan City

China raids seize 100 addicts in Peiping cleansing drive

Peiping police raided dens arresting 100 addicts amid a nationwide campaign. Informants say captives, mostly Joy-class Chinese and beggars, faced possible execution under orders to be cured by New Year while officials withheld details. Gen Bang Cheh-Yuan reportedly favored leniency for those seeking treatment.

Peiping China Mudelpel Bang Cheh-Yuan Ropeh-Chahar Enuanel Wyo

Roosevelt message praised by four congressmen telegraphs

White House aides reported hundreds of telegrams praising President Roosevelt's message to Congress. Secretary Stephen T. Early said about 200 telegrams arrived before the president returned from the capitol, and there were no negative or skeptical messages noted.

F.D.R Congress Washington Jan. T White House Roosevelt Stephen T. Early Capitol Wis

S A Man Insists on Jail and Police Comply

A garbled report describes a man forcing an arrest at police headquarters on a Thursday morning. He entered an elevator and insisted he do not want to go home, seeking a jail stay to avoid cold weather. The event is described as unusual with one man in custody.

S. A Inter & Earm Ming Humgell Fall

Beating Between Friends Leads to Lesser Charge

Ora Beard reported he was beaten near the Mule Barn Inn at 1507 San Marcos Street. He was joined by Milton Wheeler a friend, facing a lesser charge rather than aggravated assault. Beard appeared at the sheriff's office around 4 p.m. Thursday in a battered condition.

Milton Wheeler Ora A. Beard McKay Street Sheriff's Office Mule Barn Inn South San Marcos Street A. J. Lawrence Beard Lawrence

Weather summary for Texas regions across Thursday and Friday

Cloudy and colder in many areas with rain or snow possible in the north. Temperatures expected to drop to about 25 degrees Thursday night and near 87 degrees in the far north Thursday morning. Winds shifting to northerly, strongest along the coast. Friday partly cloudy and colder in the south.

San Antonio Texas Seth Porton

Northern Cold Snap Forecast for Friday Night Drop

Forecaster G H Jarboe predicts a fast hard freeze for Friday as winter winds dampen the air. Temperatures are expected to fall Thursday night and reach the Friday low, with a high near 42 degrees after a warm Wednesday high of 73 and Thursday low of 67. Moderate northerly winds and cloudy skies add to the unsettled forecast.

Upsa San Antonio United States G. H. Jarboe Jarboe Slarboe

Near Zero Cold Wave Hits Texas Nationwide Frost

A severe cold wave swept Texas and the Panhandle with record lows. Amarillo dropped to 4 degrees, Dallas from 65 to 31, Fort Worth from 64 to 31 as sleet and mist froze on streets. Coastal regions remained warm but Corpus Christi expected a night chill. Galveston reported no norther, Verdon saw light snow near zero. Texas cities from Wichita Falls to Abilene logged frigid conditions and ongoing snow or sleet.

Panhandle Plains Texas Amarillo Abilene He Nerther Lubhogk Fort Worth San Angela Gulf Coast Corpus Christi Galveston Vernon Dallas Oklahome City North Dakota

City Appropriates Funds On Note And Pensions

The city approves twenty five thousand dollars from the general fund to apply on a note. Other appropriations include twenty three thousand for ten of wealth, two lots and ten thousand six hundred seventy dollars from the firemen's pension fund for a DK-Lai.

and Firemen’s Pension Fund

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