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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1936
Page
6
A Newry International photo captures Joe Borella with shears, adding a dramatic touch to the moment. The scene hints at a broader spectacle and suggests amplified effect for the final outcome.
The Joint Board of the Journeyman Barbers International Union voted a general strike of about 20 000 New York City barbers. Vice President Anthony Merlino said the walkout date would be announced soon after talks with AFL officials and locals. About 2700 barbers are already on strike in Brooklyn seeking higher wages improved conditions and standardized pricing.
Major Douglas Page of the Fitterath Field artillery receives orders moving him from Fort Sam Houston to Ohio State University for duty with the RO. T. Co at that institution, effective August 1. He previously served with the Second Division artillery after duty with organized reserves in Sant Antonia.
Witnesses in the Bridgeport divorce trial for Arline Schley described alleged trysts with Chester Proudman at a garbage disposal plant. Amateur detectives testified about observing Schley leaving the plant and evidence of visits, while others spoke of incidents at Proudman’s home and court actions seeking $5000. Proudman sat beside his wife for most of the proceedings.
The production Death by Own Action has begun at Meira Goldwyn Mayer studios with J Walter Ruben directing Louis D Lighten producing. Leading roles are played by Robert Montgomery and Rosa Juid Russell, supported by Frank Morgan Reginald Owen Louis Hayward Guy Bates Post and Robert Grieg.
Opera star Gladys Swarthout, in Paramounts Give Us This Night, selects two favored dresses for her performances. One is a light gown, the other a deep blue, both kept for sentimental reasons and worn for her concerts.
San Antonio hosts National Music Week with church bells, citywide concerts, violin demonstrations at San Pedro playhouse, and a pageant Evolution of Music in Texas at the Municipal auditorium. Bands from local schools will perform, street serenades occur, and a grand tribute to the Alamo heroes closes with taps from Gibbs building.
Washington reports the department rejected a plan for morning air traffic detours to Austin and Waco. Officials say changes to airline schedules may affect Fort Worth operations and ship departures from Branitl ship, with possible earlier departures and potential truce in Austin and Waco. The release mentions a production titled The Unguarded Hone and cast including Loretta Young and Lewis Stone.
In Weehawken PB Kingsfood residents won a settlement with tunnel builders. The company agreed to sound a siren one minute before each explosion to warn of blasts. A leading complainant joked about firing a cannon for warning.
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