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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1938

Page

4

Oil Workers Meet Opens Ninth Convention In Houston

Representatives of the Oil Workers International Union prepare for the ninth annual convention in Houston with 400 delegates attending. International VP B J Shafer says a resolution for a foreign oil embargo will be submitted. Governor James V.Allred of Texas will address the gathering, along with NLRB member Edwin S Smith.

Houston U. L Oil Workers International Union B. J. Shafer International James V. All~red Texas Edwin S. Smeith National Labor Relations Board

Sister of Cedillo arrives in Laredo

Sister of Cedillo, Eugenia Gonzales, arrives in Laredo while fleeing Mexican rebel-hunt scene. She travels from San Luis Potosi to visit Elena Gedule and other relatives, saying her stay in the United States will be brief.

Cedillo Laredo Laredo Jung Saturning Cedillo Mexico Eugenia Ceablance Gonzales San Luisi Potost Sichien Meavlen Elena Gedule

Mosquito Bite Fatal Pneumonia Claims Tekoa Hotel Operator

Spokane report states Erwin M. Suker, Tekoa hotel operator, died yesterday after a mosquito bite led to bronchial pneumonia. Attending physician Dr. John T. Bird linked illness to the bite infection.

Spokane Wash Erwin M. Suker Tekoa Jobn T. Bird Physilan

Mendaco Promises Easy Breathing in 30 Hours

A dubious remedy named Mendaco claims to restore vitality and ensure free breathing in 30 hours, promising to end illnesses and deliver quick wellness. Advert claims include 86 Binod and a 155 day money back package, with Suntantee as the protector.

Mendeco Jean Mengacs

Walter Winchell Style Memo List From Broadway 1958

Walter Winchell style notes and chatter about legal notices politics and showbiz. Mentions attorney John W. Davis, Jane and Carole Lombard, Grinnell alumni, Laura Hays, H Forbes and Mary Kenny, and various public figures and events in a stream of gossip and agency chatter from Walter Winchell.

Wage hour wrangle stalls adjournment action

Washington reports Congress will likely delay adjournment this week because wage hour disputes persist and the 3.723 billion relief bill may face extended conferences. A joint committee may not meet until Saturday to reconcile differences, delaying final passage to about June 15. Labor leaders urge national wage and hour uniformity.

Washington House Senate Stuursdey William Green American Federation of Labor Green

WPA Jobs Loom For San Antonians

Walter Winchell says Roosevelt orders the WPA to place 3 million to work in three weeks with 2 million more by August 1. In Bexar County 4061 workers are on WPA payroll and 7918 have been certified for employment, signaling over 3500 San Antonians in need of jobs if the expansion occurs.

Walter Winchell San WPA Bexar County County Welfare Bureau

City Tax Penalties Rise As Mayors Weigh Cuts

Commissioner Wrisiill notes hours limit force more workers needed to collect taxes. Library tax cut considered from four to three cents this year, with commission to decide. Monday’s action left 525000 unpaid in general fund after paying banks 125000. City owes 16000 to police and fire pension and 31000 to library. Total collections reach 232816.21 about 58 percent. deficit stands at 344004.49. A woman asked to pay taxes without penalties and interest but was informed penalties of 2 percent and interest of 12 of 1 percent apply before paying.

Hiles Phil Wrisiill Bushick Quin Webb Cty Police and Fire Pension Fund

Tomato show opens with Miss Alexander queen in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Texas hosts a three day national tomato show opening with Miss Dott Alexander crowned queen. Princesses from 40 cities representing nations ride in a parade led by exhibitors from East Texas as longtime sellers anticipate events midweek.

Jacksonville Texas Dott Alexander

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