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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1937

Page

3

Confessed Plot to Fight Res and Aggression in Soviet Trial

A Soviet war plot trial opened with Karl Radek and 18 co defendants pleading guilty to conspiracy to overthrow the Stalin regime and aid imperial powers. Testimony tied Trotsky and others to plans for sabotage, with Germany and Japan to profit from a weakened Soviet Union.

Moscow Japan United States Stal Germany Karl Radek Ben Troteky Red Mexico Radek Gregory Sokolnikol Forumun Avery Means Gregory Piafikoff Heavy Industries Trotky Platikert Flatikert Moos Joseph W. Davis Diplomati Corps Sud State Department Washington America Troteky Inseelit Hiter Rudolphess Herma Jndictment Trotsky Poland Trotzky Heen Radék Group China Pistiktoff

Prodigal government uncovers key 1936 Radek letter

A December 1936 letter from Trotsky urging Stalin's assassination surfaced from Radek while he hid in a summer residence. The document, seized by police after Radek's arrest, justified the plotters' plan to derail Stalinist activities.

Radek Trotsky Sumner Stalin

Rift widens between Roosevelt and Lewis over auto strike

Washington Jan 73 The rift between President Roosevelt and John L Lewis a rebel union chief widened tonight Labor Secretary Perkins refused Lewis request for public hearings Lewis heads the committee for industrial organization backing the sit down strike at General Motors plants He sought open hearings to present his side and gain administration support other developments note AF of L planning a drive in auto industry and CIO preparing to block plant reopenings by pickets and organize new membership drives Integrated with discussions about administration aid and possible joint talks with Sloan Lewis tense over evacuation of GM plants and continued pressure by unions and federal officials

Washington Roosevel Jonn L. Lewis Wnian Atriks Perkins Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization General Motora Lewin Fds Genreal Motors Wold White House American Federation of Tabors Committee For Industrial ‘Organization Mojors Planta Giblio United Automobiles Workers General Motors A. F of A. F, OF Automotive First A. F General Motors Ilrnady Watt Detroit I. O Miss Perking Alfred P. Sloan Jr General Masters Sloan

Masons Join Thug Hunt Over Hotel Death

Grim-faced men vow to track down sandal makers blamed for the death of Arthur Tyler whose body was found crushed at a hotel terrace after allegedly being pushed from an open window. Investigators Mellard and McDonald say Tyler’s money was stolen and the incident staged as suicide amid a pending business deal.

Yort Warerd Ee Joxige Arthur ‘Tyler Tyler F. G. Melelard Biasonic Lodge No. 636 Marla E. T. Ace Donal Mellard McDonald

Statesmeet Draws 400 Attendees From Wide Region

About 400 representatives from 36 states plus Canada France and Mexico attended the All States Winter Guest banquet at the Plaza hotel in San Antonio. Generals and officials including Gen Claude V. Birkhead and Attorney General William G. McCraw spoke as visitors toured the city with committees led by William W. Tomlinson. The banquet included an attendance prize won by 31 attendees and plans for future banquets at the Gunter and St Anthony hotels in February and March.

Canada France Menteo Secong Plaza Hotel San Antonio Hotel Association Burg Claude V. Birkhead Alvinion Texas National Guard Toastolagter William G. McCraw Itr C.K. Quin Williarm Archer Chamber of Commerce Marinette Wis Langtry North Stratford N. H Frank Suggs Detroit Ons Thino Gunter Hotel St. Anthony Hotel

Famous stylist signs new four year contract

HOLLYWOOD Jan 23 Travis Banton internationally known stylist under contract to Paramount since April 1925 today signed a new four year agreement with the company.

Hollywood Travis Banton Para- Mount

Port Arthur Sailor Shoots Self but Hopes For Survival

Port Arthur man Joseph Meinnis, 28, from Hast Windsor Connecticut, aboard the Texach officer New York, shot himself in his hotel room corridor while awake and worrying over a long strike. Doctors say his life may be saved if he survives the head wound.

Port Arthur Joseph Meinnis Windsor Conn New York Himeff McTean

Fire-Proof Booth Is Made for Film

Hollywood reports a fire proof booth was built to store the film after British authorities realized the film stock was inflammable during location sequences for the Near East shot aboard a transport road. The delay was avoided by the booth’s construction.

Hollywood Near East

Chicago ends three hour walkout by electric workers

After a three hour and 45 minute blackout, Chicago electric workers suspended their strike until Monday. Mayor Kelly and Alderman Jacob Arvey hosted negotiators at Arvey’s home as representatives warned before the city council finance committee to restore 1931 pay levels. Power was restored as Kelly stated the budget is set and adjustments depend on settled demands.

Chicago Jim Kelly Jacob Arvey Clip Council Calmell

Historian Dy to Speak at Temple Beth Center

Jewish historian and lecturer Dr. Dy Ceeil Roly will present a talk Monday at the Temple Beth-Fl l community center as part of the temple Lyceum series. Born in London and educated at Merton College Oxford, he wrote The History of the Marranos and A Bird's-eye View of Jewish Affairs, with a committee of sponsors including Sidney Berko wily and Lester J. Sack composed of numerous local figures.

Ceeil Roly Temple Beth-Fll Temple Lyceum Esries London Merton College Oxford Hoth France Verce Sidney Berkowily Lester J. Sack J. B. Oxenhsiidler Bernard Bloom Arthur Schorr Ly Pincus Morris Wise Joe Frost Henry Hirschberg Perry Kasigan Suey ¥Aliski George Newmark

Girl Is Killed by Burglar Alarm

Brooklyn police report the death of Catherine Skyer a 9% year old hat check girl at Hotel Edison found burned in her apartment. Jardige Amton 33 and Joseph Freitag aided the investigation and claim an improvised electrical circuit in drapes was meant to deter burglars after a prior break in.

Nework Van Brooklyn Catherine Skyer Edison Jardige Amton Joseph Freitag Styer Miss Styer

Army Orders Widespread Postings for Retirement and Transfer

Washington January 23 The following writ notices were posted or listed for travel or retirement across numerous posts and destinations including San Francisco St Louis Port Hoya ta Honolulu Hawaii Cironado Panama and Randolph Some entries reference ships and military transfers while others note retirement or assignments to fields such as Selfridge Barracks and Randolph Army officials list scattered names and destinations in a dense roll call style.

Washington YA. Pearce Fanemo San Francisco Mais Howard McC G. Philinines Port Sam Houston Tilton Jenkins C. Murwell Teld John Co Grable Ben Gina Seti Maud Gunn Chantefield la Avanta Peete A. Com Panama Thorss Ody Selfridge Field Seote Ts Sapind Gient Jonn G. Blenner Randolph Ted

Work to Begin Soon on Wille Museum Annex

The Wille museum annex project is set to start within 10 days after a Saturday schedule. Christy and Smith hold the general contract for 78 1 432, with subcontracts lifting the total to 391 638. Phelps and Dewees Ayers and Ayers are named as architects for the structure as seven rescued workers and mass safety efforts followed a two alarm fire that damaged a four story business block.

Wille Museum Texas Rangers Christy and Smith Worqes

Inspector Arrives At Randolph Field in San Antonio

Col Albert Guidera returns to duty as executive Inspector at Randolph Field after a 12 year absence. Transferred from Langley Field Va he marks his third San Antonio assignment and fifth in Texas.

Randolph Field Meat Col. Albert Mt. Guiders San Antonio Col Guidera Randalph Tela Langley Field Texas

One Cent a Day Pays Up to $100 a Month Policy

Postal Life and Casualty offers an accident policy promising up to $100 monthly for 24 months in total disability and up to $1,000 for death. Over 200,000 have purchased. Open to men women and children with free 10 day inspection and no medical exam required. Send name address money and beneficiary details to receive the policy. Limited time offer from the company.

Postal Life Postal Life Ride Kansas City

Van-Tage touted as aid to San Antonio sufferers

A San Antonio newspaper promotes Van-Tage a patent medicine of natural herbs claiming to ease digestion kidney and stomach issues. Endorsements from local residents like W. T. Arambula are highlighted along with a testimonial about relief from years of indigestion gas and insomnia. The ad notes availability at Wallereen Drug Store and other outlets in Texas.

San Antotcy Van-Tare Wallereen Rouston Breet Van-Tage Van'Tage W. T. Arambula W. Commerce San Antonio Arambula van Tage Etter van Tage Antonio van Tege VanPeer Laboratories Welgreen Oouk Houston Street Batt Astonia Croyguo All Summers Drug Snt Bervey Deus Texas

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