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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1936

Page

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Jewish Charity Campaign Opens With $19000 Goal

A Jewish charity drive in New York announces a $19000 goal for its Associated Jewish Campaign. Pre campaign letters have raised about 14000, funding local welfare and European and Palestine relief. A Budapest report covers a 73 year old man who inherited 160 dollars and now faces floods of aid requests from many beggars worldwide.

Associated Jewish Char Méndez Irom Europe Palestine Budapest Hungary Thomas Decker Veldar Thmsands Decker

City hosts tax use complaints hearing week begins

City commission began hearings on tax use complaints with 277 cases slated this week. Only 12 of 68 percent scheduled appeared Monday morning. Tax Commissioner Frank Bushick said 213 complaints were filed this year, the smallest annual total since he took office.

Frank Bushick Sai

Republicans Lose Florida Recognition Ballot Status

In Florida the Republican party failed to achieve recognition after the 1932 election, receiving 20 percent of the vote and losing the right to have its candidates listed on the general election ballot under state law. A recognized party must post at least 30 percent in the two preceding general elections.

Tallahassey Rity Kof Florite Flarty

Officer Seeks Long Lost Brother in FW Reunion

Bruhn, a veteran local officer, began a search Monday for his brother Cesiraus Bruhn missing about forty years. The brother August Bruhn, then about five, was said to live in Whatton County where he last wrote to his sibling in Fort Worth.

Cesiraus Bruhn August Bruhn Whatton County

Green Urges Lewis to Return to AFL Convention

Tampa November 16 William Green president of the American Federation of Labor urged John Lewis and the defectors to return and fight out their differences in the federation. He pressed democracy and wage justice while supporting a shorter workweek and immediate application of the 40 hour week amid rising labor demands. Roosevelt sent a telegram regretting his absence and wishing a successful meeting as the convention opened amid calls for expulsions and broader labor reforms.

Tampa William Green American Federation of Laver John Te Lewis Green Manly Toshow American Federation of Labor Gren Lewis Lewis Commuter Stould Federation Atlantic City Greer Roosevelt American Federation of Law Tor William Hutcheson Tarpenters Union Joan 2 Frey Metal Trade Department Agden Sebor Sost Ube Treasury

America's autos cited as greatest killers at safety convention

Mark M. Walter of Philadelphia, president of the National Rehabilitation Association, warned that highway accidents now kill and maim more Americans than ever while auto numbers rise. The convention opened at the Playa hotel with about 1 in attendance. Speakers cited reduced deaths due to safety devices and education, but injuries remain high.

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Hospital Treats Victim of Gas Law Incident

Frank Reaver of 123 Hoefgern auctut, Monday, was taken to Robert H. Green hospital for tires aid after his right hand was mangled by a gasn lint saw.

Frank Reaver Robert H. Green

New Estimate On Unemployment Seen By Chamber Leader

Harper Sibley of the U S Chamber of Commerce told President Roosevelt that current unemployment is under 4,500,000 available workers. He warned the total unemployed, including professionals, may reach about eight and a half million, with three million out of work during the past year.

Washington Harper-Sibley U.S. Chamber of Commerce Sibley

Supreme Court Allows Government Intervention in Gold Clause Case

The Supreme Court, in a brief session, permitted government intervention in a dispute over whether gold clause provisions in rental contracts survive a 1932 congressional resolution. Holyoke Water Power Co seeks $28,874 from American Writing Papers Co in Massachusetts. The court will hear arguments next week with no opinions issued.

Washington Supreme Court Hughes Justice Department Holyoke Cliir Governamenit

Quiet Nuptials Planned for Ethel Du Pont and Roosevelt

Greenville Del Nov 1. Miss Ethel Du Pont, 21, engaged to Franklin D Roosevelt Jr., son of the president elect. The wedding is expected next June but location not fixed. Harvard senior Roosevelt says he will not enter politics after graduation.

Fidel DuPont Wilmington Del Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr Eugene DuPont Tipe International Phelo Greenville Roocevelts la Fonts Ethel du Pont Franklin DB Roosevelt Eugene du Pont Aid Ting

Murder Charge Filed Against Man in Port City Case

Detective report says Patio Aguilar faced a murder charge after Labio Cor barablo of 623 Durango Street was shot in the right leg last Friday. Court proceedings were noted by Justice John Onton in the Pesce district.

Littlepags Nfoliday Mseaull Patio Aguilar Saba Clen Pesce John Onton Liat Aguilar Labio Corbarablo Durango Street Righ

New Era Seen by Wallace on Crop Insurance Policy

Secretary Wallace spoke at a Land Grant College association meeting about a proposed crop insurance program. He noted long-term agricultural reform and hoped for a new era with a permanent policy benefiting farmers, addressing tenancy and broader national prosperity. An ad classifieds section follows.

Toussin Wallace Land Grant College Association Wallace Jad Lie Maron

Steel plants wage boost extended by management

The 10 percent wage increase for about 100,000 Carnegie-Illinois steel workers has been extended for a year. The move follows plants accepting the policy and rests on living-cost adjustments, with a majority approval from plants and employees. Dates indicate extension effective November 16.

Pittsburgh Carnegie-Illinois Steel Sepealien Enment Ing Ameo Bas

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