19 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1936
Page
1
A hit and run motorist plowed into a crowd of Cleveland steel workers waiting for a street car injuring 18, several seriously. The car fled the scene and scattered workers along the street for about 40 feet before continuing. Detectives later arrested a 22 year old man in an automobile with a badge.
Comfort gears up for a July 4 celebration featuring an all day rodeo and barbecue at Class Park on the Guadalupe river. The arena, chutes, and rodeo gear have been rebuilt to top standards, with high grade stock, music, a rebuilt barbecue pit, and a dance planned for the grounds.
Central states set high temperature records with readings over 100 degrees while scattered rains offered limited relief in the Southeast. Kansas faced 119 degrees as grasshopper control began. farmers demand federal aid amid worsening drought and crop damage. South Dakota officials seek assistance after hot spell.
Senator Setar Bilbo of Mississippi proposed a constitutional amendment to allow Congress to submit laws to the Supreme Court for constitutional review before enactment. If justices deem a law unconstitutional, Congress could strike it down by a two-thirds vote, potentially overriding presidential vetoes.
A fragmented weather bulletin notes temperatures around 6 AM and 9 PM with mentions of high and low readings, precipitation totals, and accumulated deficiencies since January. It references sun setting around 7:38 PM, forecast hours from Friday through Tuesday, and local station timing at Aransas Pass.
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