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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1936

Page

16

AFLPessimism Over Expelling John L Lewis At Issue

Tampa reports that the American Federation of Labor executive council favored expelling John L Lewis and his 10 rebel United Mine Workers unions by a slim margin. The council previously suspended 14 unions over organizing plans. Expulsion would need a two thirds convention vote. William Green was due to speak at pre convention department meetings.

Tampa Fla American Federation of Labor Executive Council John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Committee For Industrial Organization John P. Frey A. F. of L. Metal Trades Department William Green Toftay

Kilbourne's Daughter Injured in Stable Accident

Mrs. Elizabeth Tracy 26, daughter of Maj. Gen. Charles E. Kilbourne, was critically injured at Fort Sheridan stables when her mounted horse slipped and fell, crushing her. She suffered concussion and serious injuries and was taken to the post hospital. Capt. Maxwell Tracy, her husband at Fort Monroe, and General Kilbourne were notified during Armistice Day ceremonies.

Fort Monroe

Oasis Club Damaged by Bomb Blast Near Fort Worth

A dynamite blast damaged the Oasis club on the town’s outskirts early this morning, destroying about $400 worth of liquor. A large black sedan sped away from the scene shortly after the explosion. The incident marks the second such attack in less than four months.

Fort Worth Liguur

San Francisco Oakland Open Largest and Costliest Bridge

The 477 million Bay Bridge opens to auto traffic after long buildup with ceremonies in Oakland and San Francisco. Governor Meiriam starts events, Roosevelt activates lights, parades and regattas follow. Toll rates, traffic limits, and budget details frame a historic completion that reshapes regional travel.

San Francisco Bay Oakland Frank F. Meiriam Roosevelt Washington Dante Corporation Tash Bay Uuilernesth San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Carry Interurban. Cay

World War Power Higher Still as League Reports Armies

The League of Nations reports that twenty two years into the war the world now counts 7.6 million land forces plus 8.2 million in navies and 1.7 million more men under arms. Treasury position shows receipts 59.24 million with expenditures 74.24 million and a gold asset total nearing 11.11 billion.

Geneva League of Nations United States National Guard Treasury Washington The

Pint Drink of Whisky Fatal to Gridster

Frederick Mangas 18, a high school football star, died after drinking a pint of whisky with two companions who bought the liquor. Police say he collapsed from alcoholism after the gulp. Mangas’s mother denounced the sale to minors as murder. Purchasers aged 17 and 18 claimed they bought the liquor from a druggist. A separate note mentions Frank Lloyd scheduling a one day location trip to Carmel, California for final sequences of Maid of Salem.

Devrolt Inc Frederick Mangas Paig Che Mangus Gelet Jora Michigan Gas Carl Comp Merson Walter Jeeskelian Fn Fed Iun Frank Lloyd Paramount Maid of Salem” Company Carmel California

Three Injured in Traffic Accidents

Griffen, 24, of Canton Avenue, treated at Robprt B. Green hospital Thursday for injuries from an auto accident at Levara and South Alamo. Ermadine Eggleston, 12, of Gibbs Street, injured when struck by a hired driver at Dakota Street and New Braunfels Avenue. Dr Fryar, Kerrville, escaped injury when his assistant struck a horse near Leon Spr.

Griffen Canton Avenue B. Green Hospital Levara South Alamo Sheets Ermadine Eggleston Gibbs Street Dakota Street New Braunfels Avenue Fryar Kerrville Ulrick Leon

Wheat Crops to Hit Record Despite Regional Shortfalls

The International Institute of Agriculture reports lowest word wheat production since 4922 with Russia China and Turkey at normal levels while Danubian and Argentine output is poor. Projected world export around 671,800 million bushels, about ten percent below 1935 and 1996 figures.

International Institute of Agriculture Today Russia China Turkey

Body Found On Slope In Nevada Ranch Report

A rancher near Craic Gola Nevada reports a body discovered on a slope at Gola manorain. The finder believed the remains might be that of a missing hunter, with a Deer hunting trip four weeks prior noted in court reports.

Craic Gola Nev Bherha Ovorge Kriesen Gola Manorain Leceye Deweer

270 Members Enrolled in Y Drive The YMC Report

A luncheon on Wednesday reported 270 acres enrolled in the Y Drive The YMC. Fred Felly Rantha Grande led the list with 71 PLE while Dicksen's Flying Branch, Oscar McCracken's Late Star, and William B. Garsnow's T. V. T. T. ranch posted figures of 637, 4, and 63 respectively.

YMC Dan Guill Fred

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