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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1938

Page

6

Jews To Select Spokesman For Defense of Rights

Chicago May 31 An INS report says the Americas Jewish Congress plans a nationwide two day vote to elect a spokesman to defend Jewish rights where menaced. Leoowit of the Chicago division said over 1,000,000 Jews will organize to protect oppressed Jews in Europe and form a united democratic front against fascism and pacifism.

Chicago INS Leoowit The Americas Jewish Congress United States

Jones to Head Citrus Exchange at Rio Grande Valley

John B. Jones won election as general manager of the Rio Grande Valley Citrus Exchange, succeeding John N. Hager who resigned two months ago. D. O. Abney has been acting as manager. Jones will report soon. The exchange is a cooperative for 2% Valley grapefruit and orange packing.

Windsors Arrive on French Riviera in Antibes

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrived from Versailles to Antibes to live at Chateau de la Croa. They will stay in a hotel until renovations finish by the end of June. The item notes a local antique light ad offer and cancellation option.

Antibes France Duke and Duchess of Windsor Versailles Riviera Chateau de la Croa San Antonio Frye KTLA Cinling

Strike of City Workers Thwarted by Agreement

A threatened walkout by 11 city employees over wage cuts was averted after talks between Street Commissioner Paw Steffler and union officials. The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 443 agreed to keep wages at $6.50 daily with a shortened work week, pending mayor and city commissioner approval. A broader boycott threat loomed if city wages were cut further, backed by a 1250-signature petition from 29 local unions totaling about 2000 members.

Paw Steffler Cornell Eeamst Steffler International Union of Operating Engineers International Organization J. E. Creighton W. R. Williams William Green American Federation of Labor C. &. Quin Leity San Antonio W. B. Arnold Chamber of Commerce Nvon Williams Operating Engineers’ Local Building Trades Quin Quinn Frank H. Bushick Paul Steffler San Anstonio

Legion Will Present Alexander Play At Municipal Auditorium

The American Legion presents Brace War Even a short war drama by Phil Aletender as part of the radio stage revue at 12 14 p m Wednesday. Cast includes Murray Berkowitz Ruth Lippard Bettie Sachs and Benny Ithy with additional acts from local radio stations. Proceeds benefit the Legion Drama Bugle corps.

Phil Aletender Municipal Auditorium Murray Berkowitz Ruth Lippard Bettie Sachs Benny Ithy Iaet Legon Dramay Bugle Corp

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French Riviera King Furnniture Company W. Commerce St Wie Legion Alexander Felts Milans Tofetas Wolff & Marx C.O.D Houston Street
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