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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1934

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Cabbage Shed Fire Sparks Kidnapping in MeALLEN Texas

A group of men angry over cabbage prices allegedly kidnapped a watchman and burned a packing shed in Alamo area. The Carl Bresett packing shed burned to the ground while fire crews from ArcAlien, Donna and Alamo fought the flames. Damages included two refrigerated cars and widespread kerosene soiling at nearby plants. guards were assigned after reports of a mass boycott.

Meallen Texas Rio Grande Farmere Tor Gill Alamoight Carl ‘Bresett ArcAlien Donna Alamo San Juan Max Lutz Medllen Emae

Schreiner Band Selects Sponsor in Kerrville

Kerrville March 14 Virginia Kincaid named sponsor of Schreiner Institute cadet corps with honorary captain rank. Other sponsors include Nell Schriefer honorary major Josephine Schrieer Helen Cone and Joey Bitel as honorary captains. Smith Opens Drive Henderson Texas March 14 Lon Smith launches re election bid with large crowd.

Kerrville Mera Virginia Kincaid Schréinée Institute Cadet Corps Nell Schreifer Tettalian Josephine Schreirer Helen Cone Joey Bictel

Blue Star Ends Eczema Itching Relief Claims

An advertisement-like notice touts a product named Blue Star for eczema relief. It promises quick, safe, and reliable itching reduction with tested medicines, urging readers to try the remedy as a trusted home treatment.

Collections Rise on Income Tax for This Year

Washington March 15 Income tax collections are $20,000,000 higher than last year for the current period. Payments for the first 42 days totaled $43,015,277 versus $10,377,625 in March a year ago, lifting the fiscal year to near the 1933 level with $351,280,262 recorded to date against $393,717,263 last year. New York March 14 Iron Age reports the steel industry may align with the president’s wage proposal, possibly raising wages up to 10 percent if prices can be increased to offset the cost.

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Eye Strain Causes and Workers Rights Debate

A fragmented report discusses eye strain symptoms and the elusive cause terms, then shifts to New York politics. Employers protest Wagner labor bill, warning it would not ease disputes and could empower a minority. An Australian traveler claims vast shoe wear from long walks. An orchid crest is noted for Dr. Cahorn’s family.

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Congress Proposes Permanent Labor Board in Senate Hearing

Secretary Perkins urged the Senate Labor Committee to create a permanent labor board with enforcement powers to protect workers rights to collective bargaining. Senator Wagner backed the plan arguing it would strengthen the recovery program and settle employer employee disputes amid fears of renewed wage gaps and potential collapse.

Washington D. C Senate Labor Committee Perkins Labor Ecretary Wagener Democrat New York Wagner Jess Jabor Dretary Borkin Senate Congress Miss Perkins Cooperatin Labor Board

Kidnapping Gang Sentences Span Multiple States

Across seven states the avowed gangsters face swift penalties after the John Factor kidnapping. Boss Hugh Banghart is sentenced to 98 years, with similar terms for Roger Touhy and others. two gang members die, one in suicide. Authorities pursue indictments and wider charges amid efforts to deter future abductions.

Chicago Hugh Banghart John Factor Roger Touhy Charles Ice Wagon Connors

Rites Set for Col. Gordon Johnston in Arlington

Washington March 14 The War Department announced funeral services with full military honors for Col Gordon Johnston the most decorated soldier in the American army at Arlington National Cemetery Thursday afternoon Johnston who died recently in San Antonio from injuries sustained on the polo field held the five highest U S military honors the Distinguished Service Cross the Medal of Honor the Distinguished Service Medal the Order of the Purple Heart and the Silver Star with two clusters

Washington, D. C Gordat Johnston Arlington National Canelery War Department Johnson San Antonio Polo Field

Nordheim Firemen Elect Officers in town meeting

Nordheim fire department has elected officers for the year with A ls Telwes as president Erwin Wagenschein as vice president G Btelger as chief E D Janssen as secretary A L Huck as treasurer Alfred Bermmers as assistant chief Erwin Oaken as foreman The notice ends noting opportunities in Light Classified Employment ads.

Nordheim Nordsheim

Congress Weighs Treaties Bills and Hearings This Week

The Associated Press reports on ongoing Senate votes and hearings including the Lawrence treaty, the Wagner labor act, and permanent air mail regulation. The House advances on veterans sections of the independent appropriation bill while Bankhead cotton production controls face scrutiny. Officials debate reciprocal tariff bills and war debt securities amid shifting legislative priorities.

Associated Press Wennesday Senate Perkins House

Seven Texas junior colleges enter NFBETE meet

Seven Texas junior colleges will compete in the NFBETE invitational debate at San Antonio Junior College this Saturday. Westmoreland College Schreier Institute Texas Lutheran University Beguin Edinboro Beaumont Lamar San Angelo junior colleges and the local San Antonio Junior College will also participate. Preliminary rounds start at 9 a m with finals later in the day judged by San Antonio Junior College faculty and local lawyers for local entries.

Texas San Antonio Junior Joe Neal Westmoanland College Schreier Institute Texas Lutheran College Beguin Edinbw¢ Junior College Lamar Junior College Beaumont San Angelo Neal San Antonio Junior College

Power Output Gain Recorded

New York March 14 Edison Electric Institute reports last week's power output rose 184 percent from the prior year. Officials note the gain is among the largest yearly percentage increases, though last year’s business suffered from a bank holiday.

New York Edison Electric Institute Evr

Guards Placed on Judges in Stavisky Probe

Paris reports armed guards posted in front of four magistrates as the Stavisky scandal inquiry enters a tense phase. Republican guards protect judges amid nervous witnesses and lawyers. a young lawyer stormed Judge Ordinneau’s office demanding truth and was committed to a asylum. Several suicide attempts linked to the case are noted.

Paris Stavinsky Ani Ordinneau

Youth Lies in Wait and Catches Thief in Warehouse

Eugene Gaccia, 16, of 640 North Pecos street, hid behind fruit boxes in his father’s warehouse to stop a theft. He hit the intruder with a pistol butt, prompting police to arrive as Garcia and his father helped restrain the burglar, who showed a gash on his head.

Eugene Gaccia Pecos Street Scopbe Garcia

Lodge Plans First Master’s Degree in Schertz

Randolph Lodges No. 126d 4 F and A M will hold its first master’s degree communication at 6 o’clock Friday afternoon in Lodge rooms at Schertz. H P Vecer worshipful master presiding. The Algatar chanters will be on the program. Stam Nat M Washer past grand master will be among the honor guests.

Randolph A.M Ita Iodge Schertz H. P Vecer Algatar Nat M. Washer

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