Mexico’s 42 Cent Wage Law Spurs Labor Debate
The piece discusses Mexico City’s revived wage minimum of 42 cents per day, linked to broader labor and foreign investment policies. An American doll maker in Mexico City endorses the move as a fair, if low, wage that could attract labor but notes limits on foreign workers. The article also touches on related labor practices, tax exemptions for new enterprises, and social opinions reflected by colorful local scenes.
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Mexico
Lince
Mexico City
Brax Sholn
Four Arrested in Three Stills Raids
Agents of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverage Raids netted four arrests after three separate night raids. In one raid near Perez Stevot a 60 gallon still 200 gallons of mash and 1022 gallons of whiskey were seized. Near Rio Medina a rancher was arrested after finding a 30 gallon still and 610 gallons of mash. A second Rio Medina location yielded a 200 gallon still 400 gallons of mash and several thousand gallons of whiskey. a rancher is held in connection with that case.
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Bureau of Electade Beverage
Perez Stevot
Rio Medina
Bankruptcies Filed for Month Record in Six Months
No petitions for bankruptcy, voluntary or involuntary, have been filed since February 4. The latest data shows no new filings by February 7, with the monthly record standing as a six month high.
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Secerer
Chinese Problems to Be Discussed Tonight
A local event announces Chinese Problems to Be Discussed with speakers including Jace of the Peace and Miss Jenny Ling. The gathering appears linked to a verdict consideration and a talk on Chinese race issues. Attendees include young men and women invited to participate, with references to Portim group and H. B. Russell.
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Jace
Jenny Ling
Portim
H. B. Russell
bin Ah
Tonla
Welleatey College
Bank of Commerce
Home Rule Convention Precincts Vote Saturday in San Antonio
Precinct conventions in Bexar County elect delegates and a chairman for the county home rule convention to meet in the Thirty-seventh District Court room at 2 p.m. Saturday March 24. The nominating committee decides charter drafting commissioners, with a 30 to 35 member plan debated to ensure broader representation. The commission must meet at least 60 days and submit the charter for public voting with possible alternates or a mixed government model.
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Bexar County
San Antonio
Mexar Commissioners Court
Thirty-seventh District Court Room
Home Rule Drafting Commission
Bexar
Hinever
Tush
Charter Drafting Commission
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Commissioners Court
Charter Crafting Commission
Judge Approves Property Deals In Bond Settlements
Federal Judge Duvalent approved settlements in the Jarratt corporation versus Southern States Finance case. Warwick F. Field as receiver may settle with Hiness Broggs owning 10,000 in Series B bonds by transferring 2221 Paschal Street. Heirs of the Rowley estate receive 101 acres in Dolamal County in a like amount settlement.
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Ranisfers
Southern States “Finance Company
Duvalent
Jarratt Corporation
Southern States Finance Corporation
Warwick F. Field
Ras Ceiver
Hiness Broggs
Paschal Street
Church Worker to Conduct Institute at South Side church
Myron 1 topper national superintendent leads the young people's work institute at South Side Christian church. Attendees include senior members Christian Endeavorers and leaders from diverse churches and towns such as Fabla, Valde, Rio Kerrville Devine and Center Point.
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Disciples of Cherist
South Side Christian Church
Los Chhurches
Tram Fablai
Valde
Dat Rio
Kerrville
Devine
Center Point
Prize pike mystery baffles Minnesota delegates at convention
At the convention in Minneapolis, three Minnesota delegates faced questions after the prize 41 inch pike disappeared from its display at the Gunter hotel. Officials suggest it was borrowed to illustrate next year’s fishing prospects for the national meeting, while custodians and shrine leaders denied involvement amid gossip among delegates.
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Minnesota
Bhrins Directors’ Association
Moone Dike
Gunter Hotel
Minesota Game and Fish
Group Forms for Highway Beautification Effort
A committee to work on beautifying Bexar and surrounding county highway systems will be appointed by Mrs. Otto Koehler Jr, division chairman, at a meeting in the municipal auditorium Tuesday. Mrs. H. H. Weinert of Seguin was named a Guadalupe county representative. The event drew over 100 attendees and featured speakers Mrs. Sorell, Jack L. Gunbies, J. G. Rollins, H. B. Kittaid, Alex Adams, and Mrs. J. L. Browne as part of the state highway beautification program.
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Bexar
Otto Koehler Jr
Frank W. Sorell
Municipal Auditorys
H. H. Weinert
Seguin
Guadalupe County
Sorell
Jack L. Gunbies
J. G. Rollins
San’ Antonio
B. Kittaid
Pharma Butts
Alex Adama
7. L. Browne
Boy at Liberty in Distillery Case Sparks Bond Hearing
A 16 year old boy and Jesus Flores faced a distillery case at 228 Pago Hondo street. Investigators testified a local unit of alcoholic beverages linked them to the operation. Pedro Farias was released on personal recognizance with a $200 bond after a hearing. Flores, 27, held a $750 bond as a visiting friend.
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Liberty
Pago Hondo Street
Alctholic Beverages
Pedro Farias
United States
Corani Reigner
Jesus Flores
Farles
Feelay
Post Office Adds New Savings Schedule and Furloughs
The San Antonio post office will implement a 11 to 2 hour workday for each storaye, replacing the prior eight-hour day. Postmaster General Farley signed the order to institute drastic economies, including denial of summer vacations unless the order is modified by July 1. Clerks and other staff begin the four day furlough plan, absorbing a day off between now and June 30, affecting salaries and seniority rights.
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San Antonio
Agung
Turaday
James A.farley
Farley
Cho
Post Office
al ‘Hough
General Hagood to Inspect Fort Brown Officers Plan
General Hagood, commander of the Eighth Corps Area, will inspect Fort Brown. The group includes Gen. Johnson Hagood and other officers who intend to depart by Wednesday afternoon for the inspection.
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Ft. Brown
Johnson Hagood
Port Browns
Cochran Says San Antonio Loan Hopes Rise on New Bill
J C Cochran told the San Antonio school board loan officials that a 980000 Public Works loan cannot be granted without a new bill passed in Washington. He conferred with Senator Tom Connally and noted that no more PWA funds are available but hinted that a new bill could lift conditions enabling San Antonio to receive the loan for five new schools.
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San Antonio Showl Board
Public Works Weathy
Istralian
J. C. Cochran
Cochran
Tom Connally
Vexas
Washington
National Department of Superintendents
Cleveland
Connally
PWA
Covtuan
San Antonio
Jopal
Joval School
South Side
Cochrat
Capitol
Federal Building Nurses Coal Supply Watch
A damaged OCR note describes the Federal Building coal supply dwindling in the basement. The furnace stoker watches the dwindling stock as cold weather approaches and warns the supply will last only six days if a cold snap arrives.
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Federal Building Nurses
Coal Supply
Farm Implement Thefts Cleared Up In County Case
Deputy sheriffs arrested two white men on Wednesday ending a string of farm implement thefts in Bexar county. Five plows and other farm tools were recovered after the men confessed to traveling on a track and taking implements to sell to local stores. Charges are being prepared.
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Bexar County
Moonshine Indictments Reported in Federal Court
Federal grand jury returns indictments revealing large moonshine activity. Surveys show 583 gallons of mash involved across cases and point to ongoing illicit distilling operations in the district.
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Internal Revenue
Federalistrict Court
Thieves Do Good Month's Business Reported by Police
A February crime and accident summary shows thieves earning about 31 dollars in fool, with 499 dollars recovered. Two people died in auto crashes, three by self harm, and two by other causes. Police also seized and handled dog control with 42 dogs dispatched and six pardoned.
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Yume
PR. Halleran
Bureau of Police Records
Fool
Pilive
Cunningham and Bonner Ordered to Trial Monday
Cunningham and Bonner face trial next Monday on charges tied to the disposal of bonds stolen from New York. Judge McMillan denied requests for continuance, noting substantial risk in delaying the case. Battier, ex-president of Commercial National Bank, is named in a separate indictment for embezzling $8,800 connected to the bonds. Cunningham, a prominent attorney, is charged with aiding and abetting and piracy alongside seven others. Watson and others were to be tried in a state court.
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Bonner
Dudge Me J
McMillan Weantschy
D. Bonner
John
New York
Battier
Commercial National Bank
Ome
Afl Cunningham
Donner
McMillan
Dave Watson
Man Injured in Collision Affray
Fidel Barverr aged 92 sustained a cut scalp after a collision on Austitt Street. Police said the other driver struck him with a tire tool. Robert B. Green Hospital treated him. Polo Valdez, 19, on Wayne Street, was bruised when a car knocked her down near Nog3 Street. Three year old Kennedy Pais, 1013 West Poplar, broke a leg after being hit by a rat near his home and was treated at the county hospital.
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Fidel Barverr
Ghesinit
Austitt Street
Bitte
Robert B. Green Hospital
Polo Valdez
Wayne Street
Nog3titos Street
Kenedy Pais
West Poplar Strawl
Postoffice Job To Not Be Filled
Postmaster P G Lucas said the former Grover Ridgeway post of fice and an assis tant postmaster post would not be filled. The downtown post office head positions will be absorbed by senior employees to increase economy, with duties assigned across units.
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Grover
Ridgeway
Lanse Fortaliot
P. G. Lucas
Air Mail Service Planned Resumption Details Outlined
San Antonio and Dallas air mail service appears virtually assured as Capt. W.S. Gravely, Brooks Field operations officer, heads to Chicago and then Dallas to finalize resumption plans. Lieut. G. St. Gal at Brooks Field also ordered to Rockwell Field for duty. No opening date given.
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Dallas
WS. Gravely
Brooks Field
Chicago
Dalas
St. Gal
Magazine men visit Randolph Field for West Coast feature
George A. Krataier art director and Atkin photographer from Poplar Medicoins magazine visited Randolph field on Wednesday for a two week stay to take pictures and collect material for Stature articles in the July and August issues.
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George A. Krataier
Jeck
Atkin
Poplar Medicoins Magazine
Randolph Field
Beer business in 8. A. prosperous with weather
The beer business in San Antonio has prospered since legalization on September 1933. The city has collected a total of 11,212.45 in licenses since that date, having yielded 4,734. City Auditor Walter Tatech said Wednesday.
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Antonio
Walter Tatech
Will Rogers quotes Roosevelt line on income in NRA era
In Meverly Ills California on March 2 a letter-writer cites President Roosevelt arguing that 90 percent live on wages or salaries, 19 percent on profits, and that those earning under $2000 buy more goods. The piece implies NRA relevance and warns against complacency.
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Roosevelt
Will Rogers
Shrine Parade Climax at Annual Shrine Convention
The Sixteenth annual Shrine Directors' Association of North America convention opened with a huge parade through the city. Texas and out-of-state Shrine units, bands, and drummers marched past reviewing stands from Alamo plaza to the district, while schools were dismissed to witness the event.
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United States
Canada
Mexico
Gunter Hotel
Shrine Directors’ Association of North America
Will Cloer
Texas Shrine
Dallas
Austin
San Antonio
Far Worth
Galveston
Wichita Falls
Alzafay Temple
Lilly
Award of 3 contracts for Fort Sam Houston
The War Department announced Wednesday that Jacob Banspach Company of San Antonio won contracts for construction of bachelor officers quarters and mess at Fort Sam Houston. The total awarded is 221,234 dollars, as reported from Washington, D.C.
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Ion of & Bachelor
Fort Sam Houston
Jacob Banspach Company
San Antonio
Wer
Washington, D.C
Evangelist Artes Semple McPherson Plans San Antonio Campaign
Famed Angeles evangelist Artes Semple McPherson contemplates an evangelistic campaign in San Antonio this spring. The announcement, received Wednesday from the San Antonio chamber of commerce via the Kansas City office of the International Church of Gospel, outlines the outreach effort.
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Artes
Semple McPherson
the Angeles
San Antonio
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