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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1937

Page

14

Funeral for film star Jean Harlow private service planned

Hollywood June 9 Jean Harlow died after refusing surgery to relieve a failing kidney condition. A veiled, private funeral will be held at Forest Lawn with only family and close friends present. Powell mourns, while acting colleagues recall her bright screen persona and optimism amid a rapid decline.

Powell William’ Powell Howise Kansas City Heather Forest Lawn

Pola Negri Struck Down in Berlin Hospital Rush

Berlin reports Pole Negri an actress was struck down and rushed to a Berlin hospital after a Bayreuth incident. Details remain unclear as authorities confirm medical care and condition.

Berlin Pola Negri Stricke Bayreuth

Weather forecast clashes with vain hopes of rain

San Antonians predicted rain Tuesday amid cloudy skies but Weather Bureau experts said no rain would fall. Temperatures climbed toward 90 degrees Tuesday afternoon with officials indicating the heat would continue into Wednesday.

San Antonians Weather Bureau

FDR Farm Tenancy Plan Faces Congressional Rift

Washington June reports show Secretary Wallace and the White House tenancy committee split over Roosevelt's tenancy plan. The agriculture committee is pledged to extend long term low interest loans for tenants to buy farms, while the administration favors government land purchases for resale with stricter terms.

Washington Anch Wallace House

Hail Destroys Wheat In Pampa Region

A severe hailstorm last night caused major damage to wheat in the Pampa area. Large hailstones as big as an egg shattered windows, damaged autos parked outside, and broke panes, with rain accompanying the storm.

Pampa Panpa Hallatones Inch

Deputies Arm for Picket Line Confrontation in Ohio

Scores of special deputies armed with gas, hand grenades and armored trunks were mobilized by the sheriff in Zanesville to disarm steel strike pickets of home made weapons during a tense confrontation.

Zoungstown Ohio Entov

Eclipse Looms as Global Shadow Strikes in 1940

The longest eclipse in 1200 years will sweep a wide 8000 mile path, with totality visible mainly in the southern hemisphere. J O Jarboe, US meteorologist, fixes local timing between 3 and 4 PM. The event lasts about 2 minutes 4 seconds, and observers in Sao Antonianz will see only a partial view. A second labor holiday in Lansing halts building as unions strike to protest arrests, disrupting operations citywide and prompting actions by the AFL affiliates and steel groups.

Lansing Mich Patt J. O. Jarboe United States Pacific Carter Taylor Streat Hordene Satronomer Mr. Carter Ban Antonisas Jarhoe Lanse Ing Goreepots American Federation of Labor United Automobile Workers of America Committee For Industry

Clouds Threaten Eclipse Party Over Peru Observation

Clouds and rain disrupted plans for a total eclipse photography in Peru. U.S. astronomers led by Charles H Smiley prepared instruments high in the Andes to capture 200 seconds of totality while Capt A W Stavans of the American Museum aimed to document the event from the sub stratosphere above the Pacific shore. A separate Arkansas deputy sheriff died in a Memphis hospital after a moonshine raid, the deputy allegedly shot by a federal agent during the operation.

Peru United States Brava Charles H. Smiley Brown Univerall Gastronomer Callen Pira Andes A. W. Stavans American Museum Pacific Ocean Erruytan Tree Ark Arkansas Memphis

Stalin to Wed Subordinate in Industrializing Soviet State

Report from London states Josef Buln, dictator of Soviet Russia, plans to marry Irens Sebiava, a 43 year old chef in the heavy industry division. Buln, twice married and twice bereaved, has long been a figure in Communist leadership and the Industrialization effort. The claim pairs him with a trusted subordinate amid rumors of past tragedies and unexplained illnesses surrounding his previous spouses.

London Josef Buln Russia Btalin Beret Mme Irens Sebiava Department of Heavy Industry Bhe Ied Ore Heratens Aroualey Orh Om Ees

British gold hopes blasted in parliament

London reports Sir John Himon new chancellor of the exchequer rejects immediate return to the gold standard. He supports a flexible pound value and monetary policy kept by bullion purchases. Two steps clear the gold market, with price raised to about 3472 dollars per ounce and commitment to monetary equilibrium with the United States and France.

London John Himon Neville Cheruberlain Air John Londors Great Britain Mvvestory United States France

Old Wheat Prices Tighten in Oklahoma City Market

Oklahoma City reports show cash wheat prices slipping as old wheat fell 7 cents to $1.05 while new wheat began trading at 08 cents, signaling shifting supply and pricing in the Oklahoma wheat market.

Oklahoma

Amelia Earhart Lands at St Louis Senegal Capital

Amelia Earhart landed in St Louis the capital of Senegal after a 1000 mile flight from Natal in about 13 hours. She planned to follow the British route to Khartoum across the Sahara with slight plane adjustments and expected to continue the journey tomorrow. She spoke of a crossing of the South Atlantic and noted radio contact difficulties during the night.

Dascar Senegal Amelia Earhart Tod St. Louis Natal Khartoum Sudan Sahara Miss Earhart St. Touls Telewire North Atlantic South Atlantic Weather Bureau Jmiss Eqrhart

Signing of Repeal Bill Again Delayed

Governor Jones V Allred's bid to outlaw horse racing under the certificate betting system was postponed again as Speaker Calvert withheld signing before the House adjourned. A blank space awaited the speaker's name under a certificate amid a senate point of order raised against the bill.

Austin Jones V. Allred Calvert Speak O Senate Bil Calvert

Sea Exon Located Hershey June Incident

A missing male sea son was found yesterday in a wash basin in a restroom after a late night search by authorities. Witnesses reported the animal made faces and behaved oddly during the discovery and investigation.

SEA Exon Hershey

Pencil Cap Removal From Boy Lung Sparks Medical Drama

Twelve year old Andrew Hinkeley Jr. remained resting after an operation to remove a swallowed pencil cap from his lung. Doctors expected no complications from the delicate surgery. Roy Ferguson appealed over a coast to coast radio hook up for aid in obtaining a cap of the correct size.

Los ‘Angeles Andrew Hinkeley Jr Kia Tung I Tha Hig Cara Roy Ferguson

Inquiry Ordered Into Attacks on Garment Workers

A broad inquiry was ordered Tuesday by District Attorney John Shock into assaults on workers at Dan Antonlé's garment factory during a union drive. Four beaten, one seriously, as a taxi driver Don Zappone and others linked to Shirtereks, Inc. loomed. Three women, Mary Elizabeth Hurtado, Ketalia Hurtado, and Mary Barrera, were attacked by a swinging squadron from the International Garment Workers. Police detained several suspects on simple assault charges as factory workers faced renewed intimidation while Shirlee Frocks reopened under protection.

Dan Antonlé Hakit Distriot Attaney John Shock Foote Shirtereks, Inc Sheeet Alugeers Forvito Cisneras Hue Lato Don Zappone Merle Zappone International ‘Garment Orkers Zapho Pali¢A International Garment Workers Mary Elizabeth Ketelia Hurtado West Laurel Avenue Mary Barrera North Elimenstreet Evtoy Barrera Mary Gzgahants Neycue Helet Hivas Indianath Street Antonia Longoni Aigzan Antonia Burns Sin’ Marcos Street Germont William A. Altot Bhizleo Frocks Birt Officnay Strock Allerab LGW Fran Polles

Weather Summary for San Antonio and Vicinity

Fairly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday with low around 79 and high near 90 degrees. Light to moderate southerly winds. Monday high around 89. East Texas near the one hundredth meridian partly cloudy with possible showers in southern marshes. coastal areas moderate to fresh winds. West Texas east of the meridian fairly cloudy with probable showers in the northern portion Tuesday night and Wednesday.

San Antonio Texas West

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Lumernational Rersion Hollywood CNI Jean Harlow Emelf International Patingm Wednessy Shorty Saratoga Clark Gabo Delack Bollywood Jean Bello Jeat Sim Jetty Jetty Chedsey Dean Ee A Harlow S.A Arthur W. Gherbeck Chicago United States Military Academy Liesun Sao Antonianz O. EO Daniel A. Enages Monror Frank Murphy Newton Steel Company, & Aubsliaty Republic Steel Atedt Kile Seve Republic Company Committee For Industrial Organization Republic Pittsburgh H. J. Heinz American Federation Or Labor R Company Edward Kelly la Follette Civil Liberties' Committee South Chicago Divnols Indiana Calumet Parking National Labor Relations Board Bridges Republican New Hampshire Fiat Joref Stalin Estelle Hurtado Lucy Barrera Mary Elizabeth Hurtado Shirlee Frocks, Inc Lucy John R. Shook Fernando Cisneros Shirles Frocks, Inc M. Stroop Robert B. Green Ey Rem SN Amelia Senechl
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