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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1938

Page

2

Woman’s bitter divorce case ends in murder plot

A dramatic court scene reveals Barbara Mitchell claiming she aimed to separate from her husband Kurt, while details unfold of a warded child, threats of blackmail, and a fatal poisoning plan involving a broth she prepared for her husband. The events are tied to a sensational Yugoslav case and a forthcoming magazine feature.

Barbara Mitchell England Lance Set Sie Pega Stein Kurt Don Jugoslavia

London heiress fights count in divorce case with duel threats

In a high profile divorce case dating from June 1995, the Woolworth heiress testified that the Count threatened to shoot himself and others over separation. Countersued grounds cited incompatibility as the sole issue, with dramatic claims of dueling and a demand for child custody as terms.

London Paris Mitchell Woolworth Sir Patrick England Faris Sanyour Frenze Genttleman Patrick St Patrick

Blue and Gray Begin Last Retreat at Gettysburg

Gettysburg Pa July 6. The Blue and Gray began their last retreat from the field of the 75th anniversary battle, pledging "eternal peace" in a united nation. About 2000 veterans, guests of the government, recalled 61 to 65 while rekindling campfires and memory of brothers fighting brothers. Fireworks and parades marked the day as officials warned of wage law exemptions and committee controls under new federal rules.

Gettysburg Qik Hill Pervenene Oak Hill George H. Earle

Refugee Havens Proposed by Western Nations

The state department argues that South America and Britain should be principal havens for Jews and other political refugees from Germany and Austria. Private wealthier nations should finance transport, with proposals to be set before an international conference in Byler, France, convened by Secretary Blaine Hall. Delegates from 33 nations aim to find homes for hundreds of thousands seeking new livelihoods.

Washington U— South America State ‘Department Germany Austria United States Great Britain Byler France Blaie Hall Dial

Ambiguity Over Exemptions in New Wage Rules Sparks Debate

The text questions who qualifies as exempt under new overtime laws, noting executives and professionals may be defined loosely. It cites a candidate arguing only company officers may be executives and a manager earning 10000 could gain overtime if worked longer. Seasonal and across state lines exemptions cause protests, with examples of dry cleaners near state borders and cannery operations illustrating uncertainty in how sales, hours, and annual basis will be measured.

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