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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1937

Page

12

Ford riot at Dearborn plant sparks union hearing

Walter Reuther testified about a May 26 confrontation at Ford Motor Dearborn plant where about 10 to 12 men slugged and kicked him while a group over an overpass warned to stay off private property. The riot led to warrants for nine Ford employees and a later grand jury probe as union organizers alleged taunting by service department staff.

Detroit Walter Reuther United Austemobile Workers Porth Motor Company Dearborn Mteraturd Bae VW. A. W. A. West Wide Loca Tion Hia A. National Inbor Teurpon Ford Company Pord River Rouge Elimbe Rother Richard T. Frankensteen Reuther Teubner Reuth- Towns Ford Service Department Harry H. Bennett Ford Yoalordiyn Ralph W. Liddy

All Star Game Draws 39,000 Fans in 5th Dream event

Griffith Stadium Washington opened with 39,000 spectators including President Roosevelt for Major League All-Star events amid heat and sun. Players such as Pinky Higgins and Lefty Gomez featured for the Americans and Nationals, with a pregame concert and stunts drawing crowd excitement despite brief showers.

Griffith “Stadium Washington Allvstats Dream Fame Roosevelt Ball Park Diary Dean Nationals Gomes Gabby Harnett Din Mickey Paul Waner Gehrig Billy Horman Dickey Arky Vaughn Crater Medwick Piag Crobin Ta Gehringer Hed Rolfe Werman Charley Gehringer Tinedd Bartel Jon DiMagelo Lon Getirig

Dallas Seeks Bandit Slayer After Storekeeper Slaying

Dallas police launch broad manhunt for suspect who killed Samuel Lester Nellzon Sr during an attempted robbery at a store and filling station last night. Officers pursue leads across the city as witnesses describe the confrontation and the assailant's escape.

Dallas Samuel Lester Nellzon Mellyon

Breeze to Cool Sol’s Brow Forecasts Pleasant Weather

Cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures expected for Thursday as a 12 mile per hour south wind shifts. Highs near 94 degrees with a drop to the mid 80s overnight, according to U.S. Weather Service forecaster J H Jarboo.

Sol U.&. Westit Erman J. H. Jarboo Jartoe

U. S. to Join Fight on Potato Weevil

Austin reports Texas efforts to eradicate the sweet potato weevil may be reinforced by federal funds. The state will have $10,000 available September 1 to start the fiscal year, with entomologist J. J. Del Curls noting the amount could be matched with federal money.

Austin Texas J. J. del Curls

18 Die in Mexico Hacienda Explosion

A dispatch from La Prensa reports 38 workers killed in a blast at a hacienda in Queretaro. The explosion occurred at a facility connected to local operations, prompting official inquiries and emergency responses. Further details on causes and casualties were not immediately available.

Mexico Mexico City la Proenza Today Queretaro Sinte

State Oil Hearing Set for July 19

A state oil and gas proration hearing was scheduled for July 19 by the rail commission. The session, held in Austin, aims to review statewide energy allocation and supply concerns.

Austin

Woman Beaten to Death in Beaumont

In Beaumont July 1 the partly nude body of Mrs Annette Betlaw twenty two was found slain in her home. Her husband Charles Betjaw twenty six reported discovering the scene after attending a carnival with friends earlier. Police spoke of an intruder entering through a broken window shade and investigators searched for bloodstained tape for fingerprints.

Beaumort Annette Betlaw Geraldine Marie Belly ‘Jean Montis Charles W. Bet+ Jaw Batlaw Port Arthur Isreburn Follee

Arguments Begin on Chain Store Tax in Texas Supreme Court

Oral arguments were submitted to the Texas Supreme Court today on the validity of Texas chain store tax law. The appeal seeks approval or disapproval of a certified opinion from the Court of Civil Appeals at Dallas which upheld the tax.

Austin Texas Supreme Court Texas Court of Civil Appeals Dallas Supreme Court

Army Heads Test New Cotton Helmets for Indiana Unit

The Indiana Bloveny Infantry from Port Benjamin Harrison will trial new cotton fiber helmets at the Pan American exposition in Dallas. Tests measure comfort and durability under Texas heat and may determine if the gear becomes standard issue.

Dallas Dily United States Army Port Benjamin Harrison Ind Indiana Texas

Labor War Predicted in San Antonio Taxi Strike

Labor war predicted in San Antonio as taxi owners and drivers clash over 35 percent commissions. Spokesman M Harris warns business interests must rally to prevent a broader fight involving AFL and Teamsters while owners threaten further actions and possible mediation with federal authorities.

Antonio M. Harris Taxical Company Tigeeti Harris AFL Eity Alf San Antonio A. Boord Parley Wei

Radio Call Reported Amelia Earhart Message Near Howland Island

Oakland operator Charles Miguel said he picked up a message claiming Earhart and Noonan were on a coral reef near Howland, but no position was given. Coast Guard to retry. Navy ships and planes coordinating a vast search of the South Pacific area centered near Howland. Colorado and Lexington detachments move toward dawn meeting to refuel Itasca. Weather and fuel logistics affect plans for a first serial search and air support.

SAN Frarc Inco Charles Miguel Oakland Amelia Earhart BEST Gone Island Uniguel Coast Guard Miss Earhart Fred Noonan Amelin South Pacific Howland Island Forrest Panding Howland Phoenix Islets Thasyn Colorado Tagen Frederick J. Noonan Ferch Jast Peidey Itasca Ates Cal Hur

Strike Grips Jap College

More than 300 Doshisha University students, a key Christian institution in Kyoto, were imprisoned in the university chapel by strike agitators. Gengamics tried to open the doors but failed. guards patrolled entrances as authorities considered towing a band to settle the dispute among 4700 students over school policies. The university is affiliated with the Congregational church and partly supported by the American Board.

Kyoto Japan Doshisha University Gengamics American Board of Foreign Missions The Congregational Church

Three Die in Woodland Camp Fire Near Marlow

A lumber camp fire swept through near Marlow killing Earl Hurd 35 a wood chopper his wife Rona 29 and their five year old child. The blaze engulfed the Mire camp as three persons burned to death with the family identified by locals in the report.

Woodland Marlow Jilly Vielime Earl Hard Mische Rena and & Son Widse Fine Earl Hurd Rona Here

U S Men Growing Up Designers Discover U S Men Growing Up

Delegates at the International Association of Clothing Designers meet to discuss how American manhood is changing. President Jacob M Franklin cites a larger average chest and height, attributing gains to better school physical development and broader athletic opportunities.

International Association of Clothing Designers Jacob M. Franklin Chicopee Mass

Britain Acts to Avert New Mory Land Riots

In Jerusalem the British sent 11,200 men including seven regiments and 4,200 police to deter possible Arab Jewish rioting as a royal commission prepared a plan for the Holy Land. The proposals reportedly envisioned a Jewish state, an Arab state, and a British mandated territory under a League of Nations framework.

Britain Jerusalem Ivy Nile Camimtasiah Holy Land Hnld Arthur Wawdhope League of Nations

Senators Clash Over Court Plan and the President

Washington July 7 Senator Wheeler Democrat Montana says two men close to the president proposed a court plan a year ago and warned him not to make it political. Senator Logan Kentucky supporter says opponents use the issue to destroy the president. Both defend and attack the court expansion proposal as hearings on the Supreme Court size continue.

Washington Wheeler Montana Senate Ourk Logan Itementrat Kentucky Supreme Court Gulley Dencerat Penneylvaniad Banmuxey Fation Hughes Dela Ware Sary Lo Telenort Lagan T He

Weather summary for San Antonio and vicinity

The section notes warm conditions persisting into Wednesday and Thursday with partly cloudy skies. Winds shift from southeast to light to moderate, highs around the 90s and nightly lows in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Panhandle potential thunderstorms and rain chances are mentioned for West Texas.

San Antonio Add East Sas West Texas Uystay Panhandle

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