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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1937

Page

3

Witnesses Tell of Ford Plant Riots

In Detroit on July jo 53 of 84 witnesses remained to be heard in the National Labor Relations board hearing on charges that Ford Motor company violated labor law by opposing the United Auto Workers drive to organize Ford workers. Prosecution said more witnesses were needed to finish the case as testimony described assaults by Ford men on union supporters last May 26 during literature distribution. One witness collapsed on the stand, stating he had been brutalized. The board plans to widen its search for evidence as the hearing resumes next week with Ford service department testimony and statements about changes in employee composition since the strikes.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Ford John 'S Lindsay Ley Fort River Rouge A. W. Nember Ford Servie

U S House Plans Two Week Vacation in July

Washington July 1 The House planned a two week recess while handling Supreme Court enlargement bill. A 3 day work cycle was expected after the next Thursday as Speaker Bankhead, with Rep Rayburn of Texas, faced urging to extend the break.

Washington Cunlitus Rayburn Texas Bankhead

U S Board to Probe C LO Mill Squabble

New Orleans July 10 The U S Board to Probe C LO Mill Squabble faces a National Labor Relations Board inquiry into a textile controversy at the Lang Capton plant. The filing by organizer R R Tindale accuses plant officials of interfering with unionization while plant president Siemvan denies the charge.

U.S. Board New Orleans Textile Anlana Callechives Lang Capton O. TG R. R. Tindale Hye Wileh Siemvan ‘Onenhother

Soldier Robbed by Lone Bandit Near Flora Street

Private G B McGalvaugh reported a hold up in the 1000 block of South Flora as a lone bandit forged Winn to enter his car. The thief stole cash and fled toward South Flores, with a yard of bargains and furniture seeking to markets.

Ran Golps Mule Bary Inn South Flora South Flores Éteel

Texmorle. of L Garment Union Leaders Flay Files Charges

Fort Worth and Dallas labor officials accuse Governor Alfred and Dallas Chamber of Commerce of anti union activity amid the loth Star Gas strike. Garment Workers' union charges Shirlee Frocks Inc denied collective bargaining and anti union maneuvers, with police action and upcoming hearings before Judge Ghook.

Texmorle FLAY Allred, Dallags Dallas UIS Sat Gers Loth Star Gas Company Fort Worth American Federation of Labor James W. Alfred Dallas Chamber of Commerce A. F. of

Nebraska Town Faces Grasshopper Invasion Threats

Lincoln Nebraska residents report the start of a mass infestation of grasshoppers threatening regional corn crops. State Entomologists coordinate suppression plans as farmers brace for damage while weather conditions complicate control efforts.

Lincoln Cron Agriquibire Otterwike Brasshoppers

Former Member of Power Board Dies

Chavies A. Russell former member of the federal power commission died today at ML Alte veteran on the power commission who joined in 1930 when the agency became independent. His ouster spurred bitter fights and later he returned to private practice of law.

Chavies A. Russell Tovosey Seer Fedter Power Commission ML. Alte Veterms Russell Hres Power Commission Tria Oy &X-Officia Senate Franklin D. Roosevelt New York

Green Called Traitor by Printers Chief in Nation Turmoil

Fragmented OCR reports conflict within the American Federation of Labor and a printers union. Mentions leaders like Wim Green and Howard and a controversy over traitor accusations amid industrial strain. No clear date or place due to garbled text.

Andianapolis Indy American Federation of Pahor Wim Green Mliveyel Uae

Westinghouse Union Vote Ends Certainty For Labor

A Westinghouse related election in July led to a formal certification by the United Election and Trade Walkers of America group. The vote favored the union and named Charles Z. Dawes as a key supporter though many details remain unclear due to damaged OCR text.

Pittsourgtl Rade Walkers of America Charles Z Dawes DB. Dupetar Union

Militia May Stand By As Mill Reopens

Indianapolis dispatch reports Governor Townsend plans to deploy a militia if the Youngstown Sheet and Tube plant at Ty Dinna Harbor reopens amid a strike. Union leaders claim a secret safety seal exists and warn of escalation, while GIO leaders dispute the governor’s claim and labor officials push for bargaining arbitration amid the stalled dispute.

CMSI M. Olyford Townsend Youngstown Clalmen Texlay Millwood Indeessen Union Ellinwood Tawnseng Ide Somaary

DETROIT MILK DRIVERS STRIKE SHUTS PLANTS

Detroit milk drivers stage a strike after a long dispute collapsing a long shift. shops close and hospitals face delivery concerns. Strikers threaten broader action across 16 towns as plant owners coordinate to resume operations and avert disruption.

Murphy Dub Labor Policy Amid Strike Crisis

Governor Murphy in Michigan denounces radical labor policy rhetoric and calls for peaceful settlement as United States faces nationwide strike tensions. He links the Michigan General Motors dispute to broader national labor unrest and urges law enforcement readiness while stressing constitutional protections.

Strike crackdown and political tension in town

Obscure notice reports authorities in a city via Hoycott of Kemnivlon deploying rangers to break a peaceful strike led by Abe liwolddyng A PF. Governor Allred is accused of failing to fulfill promises amid labor legislation disputes. A peace offer was rejected as tensions with the C I O and alleged communists rise.

Hhrough Hoycott Kemnivlon Wallins Allred Ubon Curbher Abe Liwolddyng A

Writing Identified in Ransom Letter Illuces Kidnap Plot

In BTONY BROOK New York on July 19 authorities identify the ransom letter writer in the disappearance of heiress Mrs. Mine Parsons. G men confirm the ledgers and a nationwide photogrammetry plan is set to locate her. planes with cameras search waters 30 feet beneath the surface as the case widens.

Mine Parsons G-men Bense Long Island Sour

Navy Pilot Dies in Plane Crash near Chicago

Lieut. Elmer Johansen, 42, a Navy pilot, died when his crippled aircraft crashed near Curtis Reynolds Airport in Chicago. He reportedly ordered Machinist's Mate Hoy Hedlen to jump to safety first, sacrificing himself to save a subordinate. Witnesses called his actions brave and in keeping with the Navy code.

Navy Chicago Elmer Johansen

Ship Crew Strikes and Turns on Radio

In UULANS Louisiana on the Santa Maria 48 crew members went on strike aboard the United Print company ship. They demand shorter hours higher pay and complete unionization of the ship across all departments. The 18 day delay to tie Latin Americas was interrupted as the crew walked off the vessel.

Uulans United Pany Santa Maria Nadia Miste

Dallas Ford Men Beat C.1.0 in downtown streets incident

A man on a downtown street was attacked and seriously injured today. The assailants claimed to be Ford Workers and were released after Mauston refused to prosecute, creating questions about the case and local law enforcement actions.

Dallas Awy Houston Ford Puig Mauston

Actress to Wed Property Man

Reynolds family related actress to wed Bud Fried a property man after meeting on a Warner Bros set three months ago during filming Varsity Show. The former shortsits in Earl Carroll and Shubert shows, Miles Reynolds has been a picturesident for one year.

Holly Wwuud Nalis Reynolds Acteen Will Marty Bud Fried Atudie Bundi Miss Reytwilds Wie Reynolds Tobacco Warner Bros. Sound Hen ‘Ad Earl Carrol Shubert Miles Reynolds

Suale Experts Meet Here At Zonal Convention

National weights and measures experts from across the United States gather next Wednesday for a zonal convention in the city. Mayor Quin gives an Welcome, with talks by J McDonald and Ralph W. Smith of the National Bureau of Standards. An annual banquet on the Gunter roof is planned for Wednesday evening.

United States Gunter Loted K. Quin J. McDoneald Petititure Ralph W. Smith National Bureau of Standards Washington, D. C Victor Keller Gunter Roof Aks T. Griffith Baltimore, Weights and Measures Department Qui Wiliam BecCraw William Onesson Primny Bintth Mallons Dalepales

Federal Crime Units Urged Merger Plan Reported

The Brookings Institution urged the Roante government reorganization committee to consolidate federal criminal law agencies under the FBI. The briefing, chaired by a Virginia Democrat, proposed minor changes to reduce the cost of a system with about 16,000 personnel and $50 million in annual administrative expenses.

Washington INS Federal Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Roante Brookings Institution Elven Virginia

Two Youths Kill Man in Tharow Kansas City

Four youths admitted beating a man to death after he cursed at them when they passed by in a car. The victims and suspects were identified as Gerald Foran 20 Billy Mecoy 18 John R B Gimm 27, who said they approached within two feet of the man after he cursed them and then returned to beat him, breaking his neck. The victim was unidentified at the time of reporting.

Kansas GITY INS Gerald Foran Billy Mecoy John RB Gimm Troy

Plantation Loses by AAA Program in Cotton Sector

Washington reports that a major southern cotton plantation, which had received about 303,007 in government payments over four years, reduced potential income by joining the AAA program. The notice cites an August 19 letter from Oscar Johnson of Della and Pine Land in Mississippi to Senator Vandenberg, outlining the ongoing impact and administrative context.

AAA Washington INS South A&a A. Istier Vandenberg Republican Michigan IL R. Tolley Tolley Vandenverg Oscar Johnson Della and Pine Land Company Mississippi

Part-Time Workers Strike at National Carloading Plant

About 110 part time employees in Pittsburgh walked off work on July 10 demanding regular hours. Strikers formed a picket line at the company premises, disrupting freight handling as they pressed for standard schedules and union recognition.

Pittsburgh

Eight Fishermen Adrift in Lifeboat Off Mexican Coast

Eight San Diego fishermen, crew members of the wrecked tuna clipper Sneitlaton, were adrift in a lifeboat about 400 miles south of San Diego off the Mexican coast. Coast Guard cutter Perse reported their plight after locating the hulk and a note stating their boat’s token. The guardsmen said they were proceeding to the rescue.

San MkGo Calif Jy ID INS San Diego

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