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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1938

Page

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Strikes and Politics Shape San Antonio Nut Shellers Fight

Reported truce talks in San Antonio over the nut shellers’ strike involve Mayor Quin and J Austin Bras as mediators. Governors, union leaders, and supporters push for wage increases and recognition while police enforce picket lines and ferry fines. Emergency relief funds loom for broader economic strain.

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New Theories Evolve in Kidnapping Case

An investigator in the Peter Levine kidnapping disclosed two notes left by abductors, likely typed on a toy-like cheap typewriter. Authorities say the ransom was possibly $600, not $80,000, with decimals misread. The Levine family, distraught, awaited word as police probe unusual directions and a green chalk mark at a New York location.

New Rochelle Peter Levine Diab Bevine Wiephou Third Avenue New York City Murray Levine New York Reiiabin Peter f+ Jones Cine Doday Sinc Lavine Gaid Department of Justice Westchester County Levine

Moisture Work Garden Weather Outlook

A period of wet, warm early spring weather is forecast for the city with showers Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperatures will stay near normal, dipping to around 54 degrees early Wednesday and rising to about 68 by afternoon. Light rain is expected statewide with Bon Antonio unlikely to escape. cooler nights returning after a brief warm spell.

Ban Antonio J. H. Jarbos Bon Antonio Jarboe

Chinese Loan Talks Reported in London and Hong Kong

London dispatch says Chinese Finance Minister H A Kung completed talks with American bankers on a 156 million loan to China. J F Dulles, a New York lawyer, traveled from Hong Kong to Canton to discuss an education grant with Chinese officials, while a vigil over early talks is noted.

U.S London Maren Chinees H. A. Kung China Lb Wrs Exchange Telegraph Hong Kong J. F. Dulles New York Tel Capitalist Canton Dul- Tex Iankow

WITNESSGEN.PERGHING LASHING BY ANERIFT CONTINUES TO GAIN

Baltimore dispatch reports a brutal whipping at a city jail where Sheriff Deegan strapped Clyde Milley to a post as punishment for wife beating. Milley, 37, weighed 145 pounds. his wife Elizabeth, 33, was not present. The incident, the heaviest since 1989, followed Milley's guilty plea as a second offender.

Baltimore Clyde Milley Bannity Joseph C. Deegan Hlizabeth Miller de Flogeing Big City Miller Dergay Tel Milley J. Abner Sayier

WPA increases to 2.5 million relief jobs authorized

Washington announces an increase of 500000 relief jobs under the Works Progress Administration, bringing total work relief to about 2500000. Officials say state administrators will fill new positions at their discretion, as a bill to fund the Commodity Credit Corporation at 109000.90 was sent by the White House.

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Three Gunmen Raid Houston Elks Club

Three thieves robbed the Houston Elks Club early today taking about $800 from 93 year old watchman John Hyland. Police described the incident as a three gunmen raid at the club in Houston and are seeking suspects.

Houston Elks Club Houston Elks ‘Club Yeatening John Hyland Swatchman

Garbo and Stokowski Seen Together in Ravello Romance

In Ravello Italy Greta Garbo and Leopold Stokowski, famed star and conductor, vacationed under clear skies. They dined at Hotel Belvedere and viewed the Bay of Salerno, staying discreet as word spread. Caruso confirms Garbo and Stokowski left Ravello for Rome after visiting the village.

Rome Ravello Greta Garba Leopold Stokowaki Brleony Belvedere Blue Bay Amini Dayé Avi Luey Frost London Carnsa Mr. Stokowski Milks Garbo Carusa Miss Garbo Sta Nad Sweden Catia Paneich Germany

Ickes and Democracy Sparks Over Allied Broadcast

A derisive critique targets Secretary Ickes for his broadcast to Britain as hostility to democracy. Opponents label him a pompous figure who speaks for the administration yet claims to speak for America, arguing his rhetoric risks aiding communism and fascism.

Ickes England America United States Chicago American Civil Liberties Union Saturday Evening Post Harry Sa

Three Injured in Knife Fight at Sifford Home Yard

Police report a knife fight near the Sifford residence left 44 year old GiteHaty Sifford seriously wounded with wounds to the back abdomen and thigh while his wife Gertrude Sifford 54 was also cut. Charts Meng ley 48 suffered a fractured jaw and split lip. The incident occurred around 11:30 pm when Mrs Sifford tried to separate the combatants.

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Navy testing fund sought for experimental ship and arms

Washington reports House committees recommended a 90 million dollar experimental fund for the Navy. About 3.0 million would cover construction of a new dirigible to replace the Los Angeles. The panel also favored authorizing 171 million for expansion of land, sea, and naval air forces, including 15 million to negotiate contracts for a small surface craft and 7 million for torpedoes and other devices. In a separate item, a Texan funeral for a man killed by a mule was noted with family survivors listed.

Washington Navy Los Angeles Georgiad Vinson Moxquita Nook Tyne Electra Puneral Vernon Teday

Auto Garage Demolished In Plot At Amarillo

Explosion wrecks a large Amarillo garage injuring occupants. Authorities link blast to planted nitro glyceryne. Attorney S B Fish present. Keck injured but alive, wife shaken. Reward offered for information on perpetrators. Amarillo Glove News reports 500 dollars reward.

Amarillo Merc Amarilla Sard S. B. Fish Keck Fish Ex- Norton Payne Case A. J Payne A.D. Payne Mairied Amarillo Glove News Gene Howe Landlingo

Weather forecast for San Antonio and East Texas

Rain likely Tuesday with cooler Wednesday, light to moderate east winds. Temperatures peak around 66 Tuesday, fall to 64 Wednesday morning, with Wednesday high near 68. Monday reaches 68, Tuesday lows near 53. Cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday with interior warming, and moderate to fresh easterly winds along the coast.

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