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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1937
Page
1
A naval board of inquiry pursued the cause of a mid air collision that killed two pilots J A McMann of Glendale California and W F Mershon of Meta Arkansas. Their aircraft plummeted from over 5000 feet and exploded in flames near Pensacola Florida yesterday.
City commissioners unanimously appropriated $250,000 from the 1937 general fund to meet payrolls merchant bills and miscellaneous expenses. They also approved $721 for a new truck and cab and $210 for rentals on public health needs and light want ads classified under 86.
The American Radio Telegraphists association asked the La Follette Civil Liberties committee to investigate the San Antonio arrest of Workers' Alliance members and the wrecking of alliance headquarters by police two weeks earlier. Galveston requested an inquiry into suspension of civil liberties and interference with peaceful assembly.
A severe hailstorm yesterday near Anne and Westminister in northeast Collin County tore a four mile by two mile swath through fields. Cotton stripped, corn shredded, gardens ruined, and roofs ripped from barns. Farmer D. D. Green found several dead rabbits in a cotton patch. Desirable rental property advertised in city classifieds.
Union officials announced a new taxi contract approved separately by drivers and cab owners. Key point includes a 35 percent commission for drivers, though owners refused to disclose the text. A tentative 24 hour settlement window was cited by labor leader W. B. Arnald, while a spokesman for owners said no real progress had been made. SLIDING SCALE OFFERED had been rejected earlier, with drivers threatening a Saturday 6 pm strike. talks continued daily and final approval was expected at 10:30 pm at Yellow Cab offices.
John Gross of the Colorado Federation of Labor announced that after a long meeting last night, union auto mechanics in Denver and suburbs voted to strike against 50 major dealers. The action follows ongoing negotiations and aims to pressure concessions from employers.
The treasury report lists receipts of 49 098 154 89 and expenditures of 54 134 265 29 on July 6 with a balance of 2 538 005 975 10 and customs receipts of 6 197 932 33. Fiscal year totals show receipts 113 462 850 74 and expenditures 252 465 005 92 including emergency spend 40 A354117R. excess expenditures 199 002 148 18. Gross debt stands at 96 534 235 283 90, up 28 582 14 from yesterday with gold assets 12 974 422 245 56 including 1 143 034 90 88 of inactive gold.
A fragmented weather table reports temperatures, humidity, wind, and precipitation. July averages show high 90s and lows in the 70s, with rainfall totals around 2.27 inches since January and a July rainfall total about 27 inches. Tides and moon phase noted. several city highs and lows listed for Abilene Albuquerque Amarillo and more, with cloudy to clear conditions varying by location.
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