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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1936

Page

5

French Strike Situation Deepens Across Provinces

Surging protests spread from Paris as Socialist cabinet pressures with labor unions. In Toulouse 1,900 workers joined a general strike while disputes widen in Borderas department stores and gas supply. Northern factory and munitions work stoppages escalate with injuries reported as coal and insurance sectors face walkouts.

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Pistol Charges Filed Against Three Individuals

Three persons face pistol charges after police complaints filed Tuesday in County Court. Hughan Doris, Ada Mac Balloway and Franciee Raves named with unlawfully carrying a pistol alleged from the prior Sunday incident. City policemen signed the complaints.

County Courte Hughan Doris Goliad Street Ada Mac _ Balloway Potomac Alley Franciee Raves Grenet Sirees

Portland considers cure for hit and run driving

City Commissioner Bennett proposes an ordinance offering a $100 city reward for arrest and conviction of reckless drivers involved in hit and run incidents. The plan aims to curb dangerous driving and improve public safety in Portland.

Portland Ore Bennett

Piles Relief Lucid Advertising Claim

An old style ad boasts NOW! PILES WEET THEIR WATERLOG relief for piles with Indricaliza to ease passage and reduce swelling. It promotes a perforated tube and a suppository form, claiming fast relief and thorough medication, urging readers to obtain the product today.

Landon Addresses KU Graduates On Destiny And Democracy

Governor Alfred M. Landon urged Kansas University graduates to view education as a lifelong quest and warned of a retreat from democracy. He contrasted visions of progress and stagnation, urging commitment to equal opportunity and restraint of monopoly and bureaucracy to uphold liberty. He spoke to Lawrence, Kansas, stressing personal duty and national destiny.

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Resident Stabbed in Chest by Youths at Home

Emilio Hernando of 425 Flanders Street was attacked at his residence by two Mexican youths who asked for water and then stabbed him in the chest. He was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital. The incident was reported to the sheriff.

Emilio Hernando Flanders Street Robert B. Green Hospital Hernanded Hernandes Cite Mon

Cash takert from under her pillow in hit and run theft

Miss Kila Wright of 525 East Street slept Monday night as a prowler took seven dollars from beneath her pillow according to police. Several articles of clothing were also taken from the residence of Miss Lucille Warner at 234 East Summit Avenue.

Kila Wright Eouth Street Lucille Warner East Summit Avenue

Farm Plank Fight Divides Kansas Delegation At Convention

In Cleveland on June, Kansas Republicans clashed over an all candidates program for the party platform. Hope of Kansas urged a tariff equal subsidy for farmers, but conferees failed to resolve differences. Western and Eastern elements argued over soil conservation, production control, and bilateral trade pacts, risking the plank being debated on the floor amid looming impasse.

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Knox Arrives at Convention Scene

Cleveland June 3 Knox of Minds moved through the Republican convention scene with his campaign managers reporting renewed efforts to push him toward the presidential nomination. He arrived late last night amid a hustling atmosphere and persistent activity.

Knox Cleveland Col Prank

Landon Keeps At Desk Work In Kansas Capitol

Governor Alf M. Landon arrived at the Kansas capitol from the executive mansion and planned morning office work rather than attend the Republican national convention opening. His private telephone switchboard was available for quick contact with party leaders in Cleveland as he continued to nominate London for the presidency. Willard Mayberry said the governor was meeting many casual visitors as heavy press of calls cancelled most fixed appointments.

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Two Boy Scout Troops Organized in Alamo Area

Francis Sullivan announced the formation of two new Boy Scout troops in the Alamo area council. Troop 65 will meet Fridays at St. Gerard's Parish with Albert C. Sifford as scoutmaster. charter members include Wade Carrington Shelley Graver Jack Eb Haecker Ralph Nobis Pred P NaVian Joe J Pridgen Arthur Schaub and George H Sehlitsing. The second troop, sponsored by the Lytle Chamber of Commerce, will meet Wednesdays at Lyke School with M B Wilt as scoutmaster. charter members are Cecil Hughes Billy Jo Barry Terrell Whitehead Jimmy Lee Whitehead Chester Jackson Jack Gistley Jr Frank Hyws Jr Edward M Bush and Hen Petmeck.

Alamo Area Francis Sullivan St. Gerard's Parish Tows Street Albert C. Sifford Wade Carrington Shelley Graver Jack EB. Haecker Ralph Nobis Pred P. Na- Vian Joe J. Pridgen Arthur Schaub George H. Sehlitsing Watcher iLyke Lytle Chamber of Commerce M. B. Wilt Cecil Hughes Billy Jo Barry Terrell Whitehead Jimmy Lee Whitehead Chester Jackson Jack Gistley Jr Frank Hyws Jr Edward M. Bush Hen Petmeck

Peggy Goes to Town in Cleveland Amid Stagefront Hype

Peggy Landon, daughter of Governor Alf Landon, arrives at a Cleveland railroad terminal amid a frenzied crowd. Secretaries escort her to London headquarters and she gives brief remarks, saying she aims to have a good time and not discussing her father's campaign or marriage. Grandfather John Landon accompanies her, visibly overwhelmed.

Cleveland Peggy Landon Alf M. Landen Mom Landon London Tim White House Texas John Landon

Convention Opens As Republicans Gather In Stormy Fray

Delegates arrive late and sparse as the GOP convention opens in hostile mood with Senators Dawes and Borah figures on hand. Fletcher, Vandenberg, and Deb lead a hurried roll call while state banners and early arrivals fill the floor amid calls for order and prayers for the unemployed.

Texas Produce Up 50 Per Cent in Year

Federal State Market News chief Lance G Hooks reports Texas fruit and vegetable shipments in May rose 50 percent from the prior year. May totals include onions carrots tomatoes and peppers among 28 listed items. overall carlots moved 9 500 carrots 2 564 tomatoes and 1 603 cantaloupes, with beets cabbage and other crops also recorded.

Texas Carlet Noreane Lance G. Hooks Federal-State Market News Service Hooks Carlata Ag

Courthouse Rest Room Reopens After Two Weeks Repair

The women's room at the courthouse reopened after two weeks of closure for repairs. Commissioner Robert Uhr, custodian of the building, announced the reopening. The facility was redecorated. the walls are green with gray tile.

Courthor Robert ¥. Uhr Mie

Townsend contenders to speak at Bexar rally on Market Square

Townsendites hear Congress bidders Ayres K Rass of Austin and James O Karl of San Antonio will address a rally of all Townsend clubs in Bexar County. The event is set for 2 p m Wednesday on Market Square south of the courthouse.

Lions Club to Elect Officers at Gunter Hotel

Lions Club will elect officers at noon on Sevencny at the Gunter hotel per president Dr RH C Wynexen. New members to be initiated. Onis Harrison, tenor, will sing. A note on mildew care suggests vaseline for removal, then buffing with a soft cloth.

Lions Club Anmmal Lions’ Club Gunter Hotel RH. C. Wynexen Onis Harrison

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