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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1936
Page
3
A farmer skillfully stitched the chick’s many wounds after a cat attack. The chick, named for the flock, is reported to be the most active bird again, boosting morale among the farm.
Candidate Prank Mortis, running for railroad commissioner, accuses Eastern oil trusts of exploiting natural resources with the approval of Ernest O. Thompson at a political jamboree in Palestine. He denounces the current commission as tyrannical toward independent operators in East Texas.
Minnesota labor leaders fear Father Coughlin backed Lemke could pull votes from the coalitions between Democrats and Farmer-Labor. The National Union for Social Justice and Lemke appeal risk splitting the anti-Republican vote, potentially letting the GOP win Minnesota.
Philadelphia June 20 08 The Democratic delegates arrived for a colorful convention with crowds filling streets and hotels for the Roosevelt Garn er renomination. Postmaster General Farley met with leaders amid plans for a possible third party challenge and a $3 000 000 fund. The Democratic committee prepared for Minnesota and Puerto Rico contests and a completed platform was near ready. Mrs Woodrow Wilson received a public reception as the city swelled with pageantry and anticipated speeches at Franklin Field.
Tyler gubernatorial candidate Fischer outlined a tour of West and South Texas after a caustic speech here criticizing Governor Alfred's administration. He planned to start Monday in Hillsboro and visit Waco Meridian Brazosport Dublin Coleman Ballinger San Angelo Brady San Antonio and other towns with a San Antonio speech scheduled Wednesday evening.
Reports cite the city machine’s support for Governor Alfred amid a crowded primary. District Attorney Shook faces no opposition, with bets and past odds noted for a long-standing contest. Townsend club adopts a hands off stance on congressional endorsements while WPA acts influence campaign events.
Joe Burkett a San Antonio candidate for chief seeks mandamus in the Forty seventh District Court to force W. Price chairman of the Avalde county Democratic executive committee to place his name on the ballot. He argues he paid a $1 filing fee in June and Price says $36 was due by June 1. Judge Everett F. Johnson set a hearing for 10 a.m. Monday.
Hollywood on June 27 previews the RKO Radi drama Dont Turn Em Loose about parole system abuses. The seven act play promises strong discussion on the failings of the parole process and its impact on society.
In a New York broadcast Father Coughlin endorsed William Lemke and his Union party, a 16 point platform backing farm relief, old age pensions, and share the wealth ideas. Lemke named Thomas C. O'Brien as running mate and proposed a $3 trillion refinancing plan and central bank reforms. The move unsettled both major parties and could redraw the 1936 election landscape as observers weigh potential liberal vote shifts and the Cleveland convention implications.
NEW YORK June 20 In setlist on talay as he worked over the opening campaign spedatt for Governor Landon which he will deliver here Monday night. John J N Hamilton chairman of the Republican national committee decline to comment on We avow ed candidacy of Congressman William Lemke for president. Through his press representative A T L Shultz Hamilton said I will have nothing to say on Lemke's statement that he will run for president until he has been formally nominated by some party or organization.
The Texas Centennial midway is praised as the finest ever built for a world’s fair with an estimated total value around 5.5 million dollars. It highlights the scale and expense of the fair’s attractions and exhibitors.
Philadelphia June 4 The Postmaster General James A Farley denies soliciting funds or directing postmasters to aid in selling Roosevelt nominator letters amid charges from Senator Jesse Metcalf and others. Edward F Carroll of Providence testified he received many Roosevelt nominator letters stamped with Farley’s signature.
Dallas campaign headquarters released additional speaking notes for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Hunter. The schedule lists talks in Schwernmer Lutkin Longview Corsicana Weatherford with emphasis on his recovery platform and an exposé of the Allied administration as reflected by the present governor's acts, campaign manager Judge John Lee Smithy said.
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