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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1934
Page
8
A fragmented, scandal filled excerpt from a Brest newsstand scene highlights censorship conflicts with magazines like Wines and Goal Living. Notable figures such as May Henrici and attorney Dave Welton are mentioned amid a chaotic mix of performances, travel, and theater plans across cities from San Antonio to New York.
Detained in Somerset by police after a dramatic pursuit two officers wounded in yesterday’s clash. The outlaw, identified as Bowman, described as a dangerous felon and rapist, fled from Lima and was reported to be hospital bound, but captured near dawn after a confrontation.
In recess, special committees hold hearings on receivership legislation while one committee advances a silver bill. The House and Senate continue activity, with commerce hearings and other panel work ongoing as lawmakers pause for the break.
An analysis by Ralph Chalentan outlines Communist strategy to unify independent unions into an independent federation of labor, promoting amalgamation and mass strikes. It cites recent union defections from AFL affiliates, calls for organizing below the AFL, and alleges a Soviet-influenced plan to seize labor power through strikes and political pressure.
The Easter revival at Alamo Methodist Church will continue for another week, announced Saturday by Rev. Walter Wibrel, pastor. The bulletin lists parishioners and local residents among those described in vital statistics notes and previous notices, including names such as Nelson Clark Olen Menhuesl and Etta Horton Pratt and notes of births, marriages, and permits.
A chaotic court page lists numerous civil suits across districts, including motor vehicle and insurance disputes. Plaintiffs seek damages while defendants push defenses and motions. a variety of foreclosure, note, and contract actions are shown with mixed outcomes and forthcoming hearings.
Fragmented wartime payroll notes describe demobilization of CWA and early plans for a 4,000,000-man mobilization shift. Hopkins notes about 300 workers to remain as clerks and researchers to finish projects, while many job timelines and costs are outlined amid confusion.
A threatened midnight Saturday strike by Texas Gulf coast longshoremen was postponed for at least 60 days after Friday talks among labor board leaders, ship owners, stevedores, and unions. The new accord aims to resolve wage and work rule disputes, with union reps to report back to members Saturday night as talks continue in Galveston and Houston.
Nationally known religious author Walt N. Johnson Mare Hill NG will speak at Calvary Baptist Church Worth Fins and Heys Street Sunday. Neal Lite, pastor, notes Johnson has spoken at Corsicana and similar venues, with broad appeal to faith communities.
CHATOM Ala March 31 A jury planned to decide the fate of Wash Daily and Lola Wiete accused of shooting a man for 700 and then boiling the body to conceal the crime. The panel was seated last night and began deliberations at 10 PM. Treasury Receipts Washington March 31 The Treasury reports receipts for March 29 at 12 66512062 expenditures 27961739 08 balance 4843253392 77 current month receipts 23255325 92 fiscal year since July 1 2405364344 40 expenditures 4817527532 95 including SEEWTA SN of annosgener ex penditure costs 2510656936 58 gold assets 1634323226 53
A Hollywood note traces stage and screen collaboration around a Broadway musical tied to Treasure Island and The Red Circle. Producer Woolf and Warner Brothers pursue interior shoots and a Puget Tour comedy with Du Huite and Charlie Butterworth, while many stars tour, separate, or prepare upcoming projects.
Washington March 34 The controversy over railroad wages widens as President Roosevelt returns from vacation to urge a settlement. Examinant co ordinator of transportation cites both sides in a dispute about the expiration of the June 30 wage agreement. Rail representatives resist extending the 10 percent cut through year end, while labor side seeks restoration without concessions.
A list of personnel transfers and appointments across several units. Includes retirements, reassignments to Fort Wash, postings to Port Forte and Nicaragua, and various duty changes for officers such as Teale, Chay, Boyt English, and Victor Carey, with references to John R. Lariwig and Walter Rat hospital duties and related commands.
A fragmented OCR entry lists incorporators and stock figures for a nursery venture and crop stock, naming Cary J. Rimmer, Carl Craw Food, RW Netzog, Mnennnovalel Sati An toning, and Mhoschana pial stock. It notes a change of place to Harlingen and references various individuals and partnerships in a charter filing.
The 75 Churchmen from western Texas will attend a presbytery gathering at the Harlandale Sicsberian church on April 19. Rev Francis M. Davie, pastor of the Alan Heights Presbyterian church, reports attendance and figures will be provided during the event despite transcription errors in the source.
Local notices advertise a series of dances and events across venues such as Hall Bal, Pippe's Orch, Eddie Brunin's act, and the Community Theater. Promotions include Easter dances, pre Easter sets, and weekly dances at Known halls with live bands, prize drawings, and social gatherings in Oakgrove Skudiy Selma and nearby venues.
A new lineup for the Saturday Night Patcing Party, soon titled Travelcade, features Grace and Beatrice Saxon sisters, known from London stage work, joined by Fraban Broadway comedian and a male chatlet led by Scrappy Lambert. The show includes Lounie Hayter's orchestra with Kenneth Christie as compainist, among others.
The CBS broadcast will honor Admiral Byrd for distinguished radio contribution with the medal presented on Saturday night. Byrd will deliver his acceptance via short wave from Lithe America, and the program will include an Easter sermon by Rev. Harry Eniey oscics of Riverside Church. House Party promises entertainment, while notes recall Byrd’s expulsion from schools for impersonating teachers.
The Geq reasion of Grane Butheray church marks its anniversary with special meetings next week led by Rev. Paul F. Hein. A cradle roll beginners and piano pupils party is planned Monday at the parish house. A motion picture "Mrs. Later, His Life and Thine" plays Wednesday night at Jefferson high School auditorium.
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