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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1936
Page
2
Governor Landon defended Roosevelt’s New York speech and said the NRA, AAA, and other programs would be discussed anew. He declined to forecast Tuesday’s voting while stressing confidence in his campaign and noting a radio address tonight before returning to the executive mansion for election returns.
A new South Texas pipeline line is planned to extend to Corpus Christi as part of the C and S Pipe company formation in Austin. The line is to carry at least 10,000 barrels per day to a terminal at the Corpus Christi ship channel with pump stations and other facilities to be developed. Details of owners and exact route have not been released. The Rattlers started a moneyyard early Saturday and are expected to reach San Antonio by Sunday.
Henry Ford, the automobile maker, announced a political campaign stance today, saying industry opposes the new deal while warning that the government has become the bankers’ biggest customer under the policy. He urged that tomorrow’s election will decide if industry and labor can pursue free initiative or stay under international financiers’ sway.
A gas blast at a Fairfax Oklahoma home killed a woman Mrs Ed A Potter 24 and her son Sonny Potter 3 and left Ed A Potter severely burned. Potter was hospitalized with severe injuries. Fire officials investigated the blast believed caused by faulty gas lines at the residence.
Kin November 2 The man who paved Converyor Alf M Landon all his campaign bets talked excitedly today about the welcome awaiting him in his hometown as the Republican presidential nominee. About 15 900 residents plan a parade and celebration led by Mayor Ralph Mitchell who says Landon will tell him he is not ready for inauguration. Governor Landon his wife and his father John M Landon are due to arrive from Topeka on a special train at 8 am Tuesday. The university mid semester exam may keep Landon’s 19 year old daughter Fezey Frome from attending. The Landon home where he grew up has been a symbol in the nomination.
Propaganda-style call urging Governor Landon to restore the American idea through merit-based merit system, reduced taxes, PAYGO security, abolition of certain officials and treaties, and running government as a business. Emphasizes dismantling New Deal figures and anti trust reforms, with strong channelling of constitutional presidency and self reliance.
President Roosevelt begins a 10 day campaign drive across New York State aiming to win the electoral college. He tours Dutchess, Ulster and Orange counties, starting Hyde Park, then Beacons, Rosendale, Marlboro, Highland, Kingston, and Rhinecliff, ending with a radio appeal from Hyde Park. The trip accompanies later Democratic events as Republican Ham Fish faces Alpha Whitman in New York.
A Friday night poll analysis shows Roosevelt leading across several states with total 250 electoral votes at risk. Landon leads in a subset of states totaling around 156 electoral votes, while the remaining states could swing depending on late trends. The piece notes specific state shifts and predicts Roosevelt’s potential 56 percent of major party vote and about 428 percent of total popular vote, based on the Friday evening balance.
Associations report sparse public remarks as campaigns stall for rebates. Pro new dealers praise Roosevelt and policy, while anti new dealers attack the president as divine right figure. Lemke's Union party promotes a vast reclamation plan in North Dakota. Norman Thomas and Socialists rally in Madison Square Garden urging a concrete work peace program amid global tensions.
Congressional records from Washington on November 2 reveal low overall spending by candidates in recent months. Texas Democrats reportedly contributed at least $3000 to their party's computer, while about a dozen Republicans made similar donations. The San Antonio district had the largest listed expenditure, with Ernest W. Glemena reporting $3310, supported by $1900 from both the national Republican committee and the party's committee. Clemens listed $2710.42 in expenditures, including a $750 payment to campaign manager Monte Barrett. Several named Democrats reported no reportable expenditures, and multiple incumbents had not filed five days before the November 2 deadline, including Richard M. Kleitkig, Charles South, and Sam Rayburn.
MOLLYWOOD November 3 Philip Buston secures a long term contract with RKO Radio Pictures after a brillant debut opposite June Travis in The Bit Game. The deal was announced by J Delskin, RKO production vice president.
Detroit Nev 2 The Rev Charles B Coughlin and six directors of the National Union for Social Justice asked Wayne County circuit court to dismiss suit to remove the radio priest from the union and appoint a receiver Their petition contends the court lacks jurisdiction on the grounds that the union's place of business is in Oak Park Michigan in Oakland County
A 8 0 ton American freighter the Bessemer City of New York was driven onto rocks at Pendennis Point and abandoned. A lifeboat from St Ives rescued the remaining crew members after earlier efforts had taken some ashore. Dense fog contributed to the wreck.
Akron Ohio May 2 producers announce retail price adjustments across auto parts. Goodyear Tire and Rubber and Firestone Tire increase list prices about 4 percent while some items rise and others fall slightly. Dealers margins rise, with the second price increase this year after prior hikes early May.
Houston November 2 chief Houchins of the mayor Pantroy board unit Neve announced seeking injunctions against 30 major liquor venues raided after 72 Galveston cases. Agents seized 400 quarts of liquor as part of a statewide sweep and Houchins plans to file directly in district court to close violators for a year. John Hilliard, ex UT football star, served on one raiding squad.
Medicated vapors aided by body heat are breathed for about 11 hours totaling roughly 16 breaths per minute through the nose throat and chest. The treatment loosens phlegm relieves irritation and helps break congestion.
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