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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1938

Page

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Roosevelt on West Coast Flight to San Francisco

President Roosevelt rode toward the Pacific coast en route to Crockett near San Francisco for a San Francisco area tour. He planned to inspect sights and deliver a major Exposition grounds luncheon speech and review the fleet aboard the cruiser Houston before heading to Yosemite National Park. He is expected to speak during his three day stay and may discuss Senator McAdoo in private letters while also greeting Nevada supporters.

Roosevelt San Francisco Pacific Coast Crockett Exposition Grounds United States Golden Gate International Exposition Grounds Roald Houston Navy Houston Oak~lang el Portal Yosemite National Park Exposition San Diego Galapagos Islands Mac Willam G. McAdoo McAdoo Senate Eefeel Nevada Pat McCarran Albert Hilliard McCarran al Hillerd Hillierd Carlin Nev. McCarran

Oddities in Law to Be Kiwanis Club Feature

Oddities in the Law collected and presented by Jack Lewis will feature the San Antonio Kiwanis club meeting at the Gunter Hotel on Friday.

Kiwanis Club Jack Lewis San Antonio Kiwanis Club Gunter Hotel Stoion Frida

Insurgent Breakthrough Threatens Government Lines in France

In Hendaye, France, July 14, insurgents surged along the Teruel highway past Sartion threatening to trap government militiamen. After fighting through the night they reported passing Albentesa near the Teruel Valencia route and capturing Barrion, as defenders struggled to reform.

Hendaye France Tertel Sartion Mora de Rubbeles Albentesa Teruel-Valencia Mota de Rubbles Barrion

Monopolies and murder in overseas incidents cited

News from New York and Madrid reports a series of violent acts including murder in Alicante and Teruel corridor bombings near Valencia. The Brookings study on industrial price policies argues giant corporations hinder competition and warn against pure competition in advancing economies.

Man Earns Living With Trusty Spear on Niagara River

Edgar Armstrong, jobless since May, uses a spear to catch sturgeon in the Niagara River. He carries a 25 pound catch into town and plans to net 45 cents a pound from tavern fish buyers, claiming decent earnings from his improvised method.

Niagara Falls Edgar Armstrong Niagara River

Riot Drives Union Families From Westwood Town

In Westwood California on the Fourth of July week a violent clash between Lumber Union factions 180 families were driven from town. One man was shot 30 beaten as guards and state troopers patrolled the streets. Refugees camped on the highway between Westwood and Red Bluff amid police efforts to restore order. The strike over a 12 1/2 percent wage cut tied to Red River Lumber, with I U members opposing the cut while I L P union officials accepted it. Over 2000 workers were involved in the riot and dispatches sought National Guard support before order was restored.

Westwood Callf West Wood Tumber Iabor National Guard Coast Artillery G. O Red Bluff C. SO C. I Red River Lumber Company Idependent Industrial Pecplege Union Olin Johnson I. I Frank Merriam Iaan

Rural rehabilitation loans opened for next crop year

H. Wellbarn, Bexar county supervisor for the farm security administration, announced that loans for rural rehabilitation for the next crop year are now being taken. The program was liberalized to include all farming types and can cover machinery, pure-bred livestock, or other facilities needed by farmers planning their next year’s program.

Wellbarn Bexar County Tarm Security Administration FSA Welivorn

Court hears plea to annul marriage over alleged crime

A woman told court she would sue for an annulment of her marriage to Bathell six days after he allegedly committed a terrible crime before their wedding. Young Bathelt was sentenced to life imprisonment.

Bathell Bathelt

Abilene and Several Cities Report Cloudy Conditions

A weather synopsis lists readings from many U S cities including Abilene Texas and Buffalo New York with conditions described as cloudy or clear. Temperatures range from the mid 50s to the low 100s across locations such as Los Angeles Houston Dallas Chicago and New Orleans reflecting a broad cloudy to clear pattern.

Abilene Tex Albuquerque Buffalo N.Y Cairo Charleston 8. C Cheyenne Wyo Chicago Corpus Chrieti Dodge City el Pano Fort Smith Galveston Wash Clear AG

Wooten Speaker Headlines Texas A&M Farmers Short Course

At College Station on July 14 Mrs Matile Lloyd Wooten dean of women at Texas College for Women Denton spoke to about two thousand delegates during the general morning session of the annual farmers short course. She discussed social factors in raising living standards as part of the event following remarks by Harry Brown and A H Williamson on agricultural policy and soil conservation. M M Harris of San Antonio was named to deliver the principal address at the evening session.

College Station Matile Lloyd Wooten Texas College For Women Denton Texas A M. Colllege Harry Brown A. H. Williamson Texas Extension Service Brown Hull Williamson Texas Tf M. M. Harris San Antonio

Judge Crater's Wife Married Second Time

New York July 14 Judge Joseph Forsy Greter whose disappearance eight years ago remains a mystery would find his wife married to another. Her second husband is Carl Kunz an engine man. The marriage occurred in Elkton Maryland on April 23 but became known last night. Kunz is divorced or widowed. Mrs Crater 26 and Kunz 45. The estate of Crater valued at 75 000 to 100 000 was administered by Mrs Crater after his disappearance. She said she was impoverished and sought a job.

New York Joseph Forsy Greter Carl Bunzy Engines Crater Jonas Kilis Kunz West Orange N. J

Swindling Suspect Arrested in Lubbock 1B

Exmest Wallace charged by indictment with swindling over an alleged worthless check to San Antonio Butek Co. held in Lubbock jail. Deputy J I Klevenhagen heads to return him to San Antonio per district attorney’s office report.

Lubbock Wallace San Antonio

Oklahoma City Returns Roosevelt Backing in Gov Race

In Oklahoma City on July 1447 Phillips led in the Democratic gubernatorial primary with 179,873 votes against Key's 194,056 and Murray's 146,1. The race showed Key briefly leading before Phillips recovered. Senate beneficiary Elmer Thomas won the Democratic nomination with 218,283 votes to Smith's 187,774 and Marland's 102,504. James Farley telegraphed support for Thomas, while Mike Monroney led the Fifth District nomination. Smith had opposed some administration measures.

Oklahoma City Leo Phillips W. & Key Oklahoma Roosevelt Governo W. BH Murray sin‘Ue New Deal Procincts Key WPA Iead Thomas Victor Gover Elmer Thomas Thomas Fle Smith Gomer Smith BE. W. Marland James Farley Mike Monroney Dstrict Congress Senate

Boy Heeds Scream Saves His Sister in Creek Rescue

AMSTERDOM New York July 11 1937 Stephen J Blizinski answered cries for help and plunged into Schoharie Creek to rescue his sister who was struggling. He reached her and pulled her to safety, showing quick reflexes and courage under danger.

Amsterdom N.Y Stephen J. Blizinski Schoharie Creek

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