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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1938

Page

6

Thomas Speech Amid Heat Sparks Navy of Police in Newark

Norman Thomas addressed an open air meeting in Washington Park Newark amid heat and noise. Police and guards protected him as he denounced Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City and cited Roosevelt's fireside talk to defend individual liberty. A heckler interrupted and a passing crowd listened despite heat and sirens.

Newark Norman Thomas Frank Hague Jersey City Washington Park Thomas Miliary Park Jones Roosevelt Passiac River Hague

Navy Recruits From San Antonio Give Up Summer Vacations

Seven boys from San Antonio and nearby districts join the navy delaying summer plans. Guided by John C. Traviss and Lewis Nagy, they depart for naval training in San Diego, with enlistments effective in July. Enlistees include Gilbert J. Lucchelli, Robert W. Nettling, Morgan L. McGregor, Caesar Gatza, Carson M. Roberts, Martin B. Brons, and Ernest N. Boeckmann Jr., from multiple Texas locales.

San Antonio Downs Navy John C. ‘Traviss Lewis Nagy Federal Nagy Texas Naval Training Station San Diego Calif Gilbert J. Lucchelli East Commerce Street Robert W. Netling West Summit Place Morgan L. McGregor Denver Boulevard Caesar Gatza Bill Street Carson M. Roberts Martin B. Brons Fredericksburg Ernest N. Boeckmann Jr Kerrville

Employment opening for two salesmen with car access

National organization offering a six figure investment with assets worth millions seeks two active producing salesmen aged 40 or younger. Qualified leads provided. Provide qualifications experience references and full details. Bonds of confidence and discretion. Not an insurance proposition. Address Box E601 4 Light.

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Shooting Over Auto Crash Fatal to Maul

In Atlanta a fatal single shot followed an auto collision and verbal dispute. Kerr and Holloway argued. Holloway drew a gun during the scuffle. Kerr was killed, Tarleton and another man were wounded. Holloway, a railroad Special Agent, was charged with murder.

Maul Atlanta J. C. Canah Salomo Caliisinn J. ¥. Ragsdale Kerr Cantrell James O. Tarleton Holloway Kerr Homer Kerr T. J. Holloway Tarleton

Crowley campaigns denounce big money in Texas governor race

Karl Crowley charged Ernest Thompson and William McCraw with spending historic sums in the Texas governor race. He urged voters to choose between candidates who raise expenses and broker power or those who back a platform guiding governorship. West Jr. opened sheriff bid at Turner hall with about 500 attendees amid a long slate of officials and candidates.

Athens Karl Crowley Gid Ernest Thompson William McCraw Texas Foxars Crowley McCraw Temporters Stooges Willie" McCraw Oily' Thompson Albert W. West Jr Bexar County Turner Hall West Will W. Wood Wood Fleet White Independent Voters N, BH. White Chamber of Commerce West Relly Hart

Rain Drenches Big Bend Area With Heavy Showers

Ranchers in Big Bend country and merchants across scattered towns cheered as heavy rains fell from Wednesday into Friday. Marathon reported about seven inches with over an inch reaching Sanderson and Langtry. Flooding and mud blocked highways as water rushed from nearby mountains after long drought.

Big Bend Counry Marathon Sanderson Langtry

Consolidation Urged by Brooks in State Funds Reform

B Pierce Brooks, candidate for lieutenant governor, urged abolishing unnecessary and overlapping state boards after citing a state comptroller report that shows 112 different state funds. He argued the state should be run more systematically and pledged to act on consolidation if elected.

Boraam UNS Pierce Brooks

O'Daniel to Speak Here Wednesday

Fort Worth manufacturer and gubernatorial candidate W Lee O Daniel will address supporters in San Antonio at 8 p m on Wednesday from the Municipal auditorium steps He reports receiving 154499 written requests to run and plans further talks in Seguin Alice and Corpus Christi thereafter.

W. Lee Odaniel Fort Worth Manufactrer E Rovernor San Antonio I Odaniel Seguin Alice Corpus Christi

Nelson Leads Rally Against Gambling Push in Texas Race

Senator G H Nelson of Lubbock campaigns against a proposed gambling revival in Texas as part of a broader drive. The lieutenant governor candidate says business groups and moral reform advocates unite to fight the gambling effort amid the June 25 date and statewide pressure.

Nelson Ranger Texas G. H. Nelson Lubbock Mora Mush Jain Balt

Thompson campaign plan backed by Thompson in Big Springs

Plan backed by Col Ernest Thompson for governor as he closes his week of campaigning. He challenges opponents to copy his age assistance plan and argues their proposals avoid the issue. Thompson cites his record as Amarillo mayor and railroad commissioner to gain support.

Big Springs INS Ernest ©. Thompson Thompson Amarillo NNR Ahd

Mexico Oil Official Visits San Antonio on Vacation

Mexico oil official and his wife arrive in San Antonio en route to San Francisco for a four month vacation. The official, connected with the Administracion General de Petrotec Nacional, refuses to discuss the Mexican oil situation. They are staying at the Plaza hotel and travel next to Puerto Rico.

Mexico Lopes Martine

Spanish Operetta El Aniilo de Hierro Presented Here

The Spanish operetta El Aniilo de Hierro will be presented July 11 at 235 p.m. in San Fernando auditorium at 303 North Laredo street by the Latin American Civic opera group. Most roles will be sung by pupils of Mrs. Luise Bononcini who sang the lead in Margarita at the State theater in 1992. The operetta debuted in Madrid in 1878.

Hierro San Fernando Auditorium North Laredo Street Civic Opera Group Pupile Luise Bononcini State Theater Madrid

Tour Planned by P T A Branch in San Antonio

The visual education branch of the San Antonio Parent-Teacher Council will host an educational journey this week. A 10 a m inspection tour of Pioneer flour mills at 129 East Guenther Street is scheduled for Wednesday, followed by a visit to the International Harvester company plant at 1344 South Flores. Mrs Jerry J Kuhl and Mrs Boye D dames lead the effort.

San Antonio Parent-Teacher Council Pioneer Flour Mills East Guenther Street International Harvester Company South Flores Intrest Jerry J. Kuhl Boye D. Dames

Worker Struck by Engine on Montana Street Site

Montegor Fadness, 43, of 1022 South Zari Mora Street, an employee of Alamo Iron Works, was injured Saturday when struck by a switch engine while working along the tracks near Medical Arts Hospital. The accident occurred about 10 am. extent of injuries was not determined after several hours.

Ron Works Monteyor Alamo Iron Works Montana Medical Arts Montegor Zari Mora Street

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