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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1936
Page
17
A peace meeting between ship owners and unions failed to resolve the dispute over hiring and firing practices at Seattle and Atlantic ports. Assistant Secretary Edward F. McGrady, who brokered the talks, plans to redraft proposals and reconvene the sides tomorrow to pursue a settlement on hiring hall control.
In Honolulu on November 17 a serious food shortage alert was issued as a 19 day long maritime strike ends. Business leaders warn supplies of eggs, vegetables and potatoes will run low within 10 days, while rice and staples risk depletion. Governor Poindexter weighs appealing to the Navy for fleet transports to bring in goods, noting many travelers and stranded ships have increased demand.
Letters pour in as Kontest is extended at The Light. Klever Kracking authors flood the paper with entries for daily prizes. Winners receive checks or Aztec theater tickets.
Tampa police arrested 13 men early today as seamen picketing two docks assaulted and robbed Tony Almeida, a black cook aboard the Grace Line freighter Chipana tied up during a maritime walkout. Almeida said he was attacked by seven men while returning to his ship.
About 600 St. Gerard's parish children will stage a pageant AS the Summons of Heralds at Seal Auditorium on November 22 24 and 25 to honor the parishs 25th anniversary. The school orchestra will perform each evening with Mary Louis Maldonado dancing Mexican folk dances. Programs start at 8 PM.
Gregori Aguirre a 14 year old prisoner escaped from Deputy Constable William Hoefling during a transfer from the city jail to the county jail. Hoefling said heavy Flores Street traffic forced him to blow the car horn. Aguirre jumped from the vehicle and vanished into a crowd. He is charged with vagrancy in Justice of the Peace Corrigan's court.
Washington reports United States conference of mayors urged arbitration on port labor disputes in Portland and aboard ships. Harry Lundeberg of the Sailors Union of the Pacific said the union cannot arbitrate fundamental principles, while Oakland mayor McCracken said the telegram isn’t a rejection and mayors may pursue future action.
In New York harbor on November 17 strike leaders press to tie up the United States liner Washington as 800 of its 536 crew quit. International Mercantile Marine disputes claim with 226 crew already signed for the voyage. The Ward freighter to the Orient is also stalled, and calls await support from the President Roosevelt crew. The Manhattan and President Harding, sister ships, are already tied up.
The Rev. J. D. Armistead was honored with a turkey dinner at South Side Christian Church on Monday night marking six years of his pastorate. The Women's Council hosted the event featuring performances by Mrs. Mortie Motvaniel, Mrs. W. P. Seanel, Mrs. L M. Pittman, Miss Marjorie Bowles, Miss Betty Jane Shay, and Miss Ania Mae Graft.
Houston Nov 17 INS Colonel J H Carmichael head of the state public safety department ordered concentration of officers in all Gulf port cities after threats of violence linked to seamen and truck drivers strikes. Highway patrol and state police prepared but had not yet acted, focusing on protection of lives and property rather than strike merits.
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