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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1936
Page
4
A farmer performed careful stitching after a tabby attack left a chick severely injured. Despite the poor odds, the surgery succeeded and the chick shows strong activity, praised by local observers in Bask Canada.
Morris, candidate for railroad commissioner, denounces eastern oil trusts exploiting state resources with approval of Ernest O. Thompson at a political jamboree in Palestine. He criticizes present commissioners as tyrannical toward independent operators in East Texas as mattresses and mattress renovat ing are featured in classified ads.
In St Paul on June 20 observers said Father Coughlin backed Lemke could siphon votes from both the Farm-Labor and Democratic groups. A split vote might help the Republicans win the statewide race. The National Union for Social Justice is influential in Minnesota, raising fears among Farm-Labor leaders.
In Philadelphia on June 20 the Democratic host groups gathered for the party’s colorful convention. Officials expect over 300,000 visitors with Franklin Field preparing for President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner’s renomination. Farley predicted a $3,000,000 campaign fund and anticipated the two thirds rule’s end as Wagner’s platform nears submission. Mrs Woodrow Wilson received a public reception by Democratic women.
Tyler Bubginatorial candidate Tyler Fisher announces a Texas tour beginning Monday in Hillsboro and visiting Waco Meridian Stephensville Dublin Comanche Brownwood Coleman Ballinger San Angelo and San Antonio among others. He will speak in San Antonio at 6 p.m. addressing Governor Abed's administration and natural resource issues.
City machine leaders indicate support for Governor Allred in the first primary. Campaigns run with novelty items, church suppers, and community events listed on sheriff’s office bulletin boards. WPA director Arneson confirms administration musical groups cannot be used at political meetings.
Joe Burkett, San Antonio attorney and candidate for chief justice of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals, filed a mandamus application in Fifty-seventh District Court to compel D. W. Price, chair of the Uvalde county Democratic executive committee, to place his name on the ballot. Burkett claimed he paid the $1 filing fee June 8 and that Price misdated the deadline. Judge Everett F. Johnson set hearing for 10 a.m. Monday.
Hollywood previews a forthcoming REO Radio drama titled Dart Timn Em Loose that sparks controversy by addressing alleged abuses within the Batole system and is expected to provoke significant discourse among audiences and industry observers.
The Rev Charles Coughlin denounces any merger with Townsend and Smith while Willer Lemke forms a Union party with a 15 point platform. He aims to attract liberal voters from Democrats and Republicans potentially shifting November results and House balance. Lemke names Thomas C Brien as running mate and pledges farm relief, old age security, refinancing, central bank, and anti foreign entanglements.
In New York on June 20 INS reports Dean D. N. Hamilton chairman of the Republican national committee refused to comment on Congressman William Lemke’s stated plan to seek the presidency. He said he would speak only after Lemke is formally nominated by a party or organization. A. L. Shultz served as press representative for Hamilton.
Dallas June 20 The Texas Centennial midway is described as the finest ever built for a world’s fair with a total valuation around 3 1/2 million dollars. The exhibit highlights its scale and prestige amid efforts to attract visitors.
Postmaster General James A Farley defends himself and the Democratic committee against charges of soliciting funds from postal employees. He says he has no desire to involve the post office in politics and notes the dispute centers on stamp signature letters used to solicit support for Roosevelt rallies. Senator Metcalf accuses Providence postmaster Ward F Carroll of transferring large supplies of nominating letters tied to Farley signatures.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom F. Hunter released a Dallas schedule of campaign talks. He will speak on June 23 in Achwertner and Wednesday in Lufkin, Thursday in Joneview, Friday in Corsicana, and Saturday in Weatherford. State campaign manager Lee Smith said Hunter will outline a recovery platform and attack the Allied administration based on the governor's official acts.
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