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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1937
Page
12
In Cleveland the AFL and CIO clash outside four plants including Stone Knitting Mill. Three persons injured as both sides push past police and enter the plant. Police arrest no CIO organizer. weapons feared include fists brooms umbrellas clubs and a blackjack in a ten minute fight.
Oregon health leaders opened a major drive against syphilis, the chief public health threat, aiming to cut new cases statewide. Health officer Dr Frederick Stricker will use education, cooperation with health workers, and court action to curb the spread.
The Lombardy is described as fashionably located just off Park Avenue near Intersat. The copy promises a homey, larger and lighter atmosphere with rates advertised from $6, inviting readers to feel completely at home at this New York hotel property.
George Keene, 58, prominent San Antonio druggist, died early Wednesday at Santa Rose hospital after a kidney infection and recent surgery. He ran a drug store on Military Plaza for 30 years and was a past president of the Retail Druggists association. Surviving: son Lt. Gearne K. Keene Jr at Randolph Field. daughters Mrs Arthur R. Kervin of San Antonio and Mrs Harold M. Grant of New Orleans. granddaughter Ishra Herne Grant. Keene resided at 619 West Cypress Street.
An eleventh hour move to avert a strike by more than 4000 service workers in 200 San Francisco office buildings was led by Mayor Angelo J Rossi. He convened union leaders and owners and managers association reps to seek a delay as talks continue. A midnight strike threat loomed if demands for employment preferences are not met.
A June incident in McAllen reports the accidental rifle discharge killing Marjorie Shaw, a girl from Boone, while handling a small gun near Dana’s caries. The tragedy occurred Tuesday night at the municipal hospital after medical aid arrived, with family members identified and a brief inquiry noted.
June 30 reports organization of cotton pickers pushing to raise harvest pay to $1 per hundred pounds for the 1937 crop. Four petitions circulate in Edinburg and Weslaco area urging 40 cents more than current producers’ rate, with support urged from ALF. National re employment office mobilizes to harvest expected bumper yield amid hot dry weather.
The grand jury presented before Judge W. W. McGrory on Wednesday morning a list reflecting 352 indictments and related counts. Fireman Gr. G. Griventeimer outlined the findings as the panel completed its session, with future plans for the next grand jury and potential county cases.
Kansas City bank robbery marks the citys first bank hold up of the era. Three bandits, one armed with a shotgun and two with revolvers, forced president J. J. Breed and five officers to the floor and demanded cash, trying to flee with about 1000 dollars.
Representatives of 11 newspaper associations campaign against a closed shop for editorial employees. Over 500 publishers and executives adopted a resolution declaring unalterable opposition to the closed shop proposed by the American Newspaper Guild. James G. Slatinman named chair of a permanent committee to inform publishers. The keynote urged journalism to remain free from labor influence, warning that press independence is essential to a free republic.
Jay Phillips of Forkworth, a Boy Scout, reports a long swap in which he traded a Florida alligator for 80 cents cash and a note for a different animal. The deal unraveled after a West Texas troop offered $2 for the gator, but the buyer had only 110 in cash. A Marine news item notes chaotic events as the story appears in The American Weekly magazine distributed with next Sunday's Light.
A man identified as 41 year old Delar Meek shot and killed his father in law and was killed during a struggle with three women after seeking a reconciliation with his estranged wife Delar Meek. Police report a chaotic scene in California on June 30.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania a demand for martial law surfaced as a plan to reopen Bethlehem Steel plants. A telegram to Governor G H was presented by a leader linked to Union groups. Police protection was ordered by Mayor Shields amid heightened tensions after officials detained a protest figure.
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