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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

15

AFL to Decide Peace Amid Labor Split

President William Green of the American Federation of Labor left in the hands of its executive council a labor peace problem. The council will meet March 23 to decide if rebels in the CIO can be readmitted under federation rules, amid tensions over chartering unions allied with John Lewis and the Steelworkers. The issue affects the labor peace conferences and may shape the federation’s stance before Smoot the way toward settlement. Meetings recessed until March 26.

Washington Willam Green American Federation of Labor I. 0 John O. Lews A.B. of L Erebels A.F A. F Iabor Federation

Memorial Service Set at New London

Henderson March 16. Memorial services planned Saturday at New London for the 267 children and teachers who died in the New London school disaster. The Rev Porter M Bailes will deliver the sermon at Pleasant Hollow cemetery with Governor O Daniel delivering a remote address. A quartet will sing. The service is set to begin at 2 p.m.

Plainview Chosen as Final City for West Teachers’ Union 1040 Convertion

Selection of Plainview as the last city for the 1040 conversion of the West Teachers Association was announced yesterday with meeting attendees present in Plainview. The event underscores regional consolidation efforts amid logistical discussions.

Plainview Picken Lubboge Plainview West Teachers’ Association Wey

Pope Hears of Czech Plight in Private Audience

Pope Pius XII received Karl Cardinal Kaspar archbishop of Prague in a private audience this morning. They discussed the German occupation of Bohemia. Dennis Cardinal Dougherty sailed from Naples aboard the Italian liner Rex. George Cardinal Mundelein left Rome by train for Paris with an accompanying party.

Vatican City Pius XII Karl Gardinal Kaspar Prague Bohemia Dennis Cardinal Dougherty Arene Philadelphia Naples George Cardinal Mundelein Chicago Rome Paris

Kennedy and O Connell Visit Pomnell Plan March Voyage

Ambassador Joseph P B Kennedy arriving with Cardinal William O Connell visited Pomnell today. They plan to sail for the United States on March 19 aboard the Vulcan.

Joseph PB. Kennedy Roosevelt William Cardinal O'Connell Boston Pomnell United States Vulcan

Texas Salon Raps Fair Trade Bill in Texas

Texas lawmakers face a push against fair trade and anti discrimination laws as supporters warn of price increases from 20 to 20 percent. Representative Abe Mays of Atlanta urged Texas consumers to wake up about price fixing and urged Texans to contact legislators. His radio appeal originated from WOAL in San Antonio and was sponsored by the Texas Merchants Association.

Texas Abe Mays Atlanta Tram Woal San Antonio Mays Hinself

Washington March 16 Referendum On Citrus Program

Voters in the Rio Grande valley face a nonbinding referendum on the federal citrus marketing program. Officials note the Agriculture Department will conduct its own vote, as state results cannot bind federal action. Growers may ballot on continuing altering or abolishing the regulations amid court rulings in Hidalgo County.

Washington Lowser Rio Grands Valley Department of Agriculture Xesulty Sciente Henry Wallace Texas J. E. McDonald Fourth Court of Civil Appeals San Antonio Hidalgo County

Shamrock St Pat's Festivity Draws 20000 to Shambogge

Shambogge Texas reports 20 000 people expected for the annual St Patrick celebration. Festivities open with a bond concert tonight. A five mile parade with participants from 26 towns is planned for tomorrow.

Shamrock St. Pat's Shambogge Fexas

Nervous Kidney Health Pill Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts a remedy for nervousness, swollen ankles, backache, and kidney strain claiming the product cleanses excess toxins, improves kidney function, and reduces discomfort. It features guarantees and a money back offer, urging readers to try Uyatex despite questionable claims and dubious certifications.

City Tax Notice Delays Start for San Antonio Residents

City tax officials announced that property tax statements will be mailed starting Monday. Clerks work around the clock to prepare 188,000 notices as assessments rest on a 188 tax rate and payments begin April 4.

San Antonio Fred Walter Msagasor City

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