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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1936

Page

14

President Foosnoelt and Neptune Standoff Across Courts

The piece blends satirical talk of President Foosnoelt with Neptune, then notes the U S Supreme Court split on upholding New York payroll law. It cites Gifford Pinchot on wealth and party reform, touches on a grand slam in bridge, a Buenos Aires peace conference missteps, and a gaze at money power, foreign policy and Spain’s civil war amid a broader view of American politics.

Buenos Aires Women's Rights” Indies

Frost Sways Texas With Clear Skies This Week

A weather forecast reports frost possible in San Zastonio and South Texas early Wednesday as a northerly wind lingers. Temperatures dip to around 38 to 41 degrees with daytime readings in the fifties through Wednesday and winds diminishing Tuesday.

San Zastonio South Texas Texas Norther U.S North Winda Jarboe

Robbery Chief Suspected As Bandits Force Pair To Drive

Two armed men compelled Mars H Mann and Miss Patziela Ross to drive from the 300 block of North Alamo to a point near a hospital. They robbed the pair of $3, bound their hands with tape, and fled. Mann freed himself after a struggle, and the two walked to a hospital to report the incident.

Marsh Mann Floyd Avenue Patziela “Ross Pleasanton Road North Alamo Wi. W Postep Mann Ross

Woman Quizzed in Labor Chief's Death

Chicago police questioned a blonde young woman, Miss Jean Draper, in connection with the shooting death of Michael J. Galvin, a 55 year old labor leader and politician. Capt. Patrick Golting said a likely suspect fled Galvin's office minutes before the killing and noted an attractive, well dressed woman left just before the incident.

Chicago Nav Michael J. Galvin Jean Draper Galvin Patrick Golting Samen Kun

Italian Envoy to Wed U S Woman in January

Moegoyw, anigusta Rosso, Traian ambassador to Mrge sen and Mrs Wilkinson Bunker, will marry Tate in January. Ambassador Rose reportedly met his future wife in Washington where he was stationed as a leader two months ago. Mesak et, born in Washington, has also lived in New York and Denver.

U.S Moegoyw Anigusta Rosso Traian Mrgesen Wilkinson Bunker Washington, D. C Will Ha Tate Janary Ambassador Rose Washington Ameader Mesaket New Yorke Denver

Thieves Strike In San Antonio Norther Night

Reported thefts describe thieves taking clothing and coats from homes and a trailer in a yard. Harold Winnir of 801 Lombrann Street and Mrs Ned Berry of 930 Har Mmen Place are named in local notices. A large amount of clothing was reportedly stolen in the incidents.

San Antonio Saparentiy Harold Winnir Lombrann Street Ned Berry Mmen

Steel firm orders increase in prices

Chicago news notes the New York steel firm announces general price increases from 2 to 48 per ton, effective December 1 for deliveries in the first quarter of 137.

Shicago Tnnd Steg Company

Tarzan, Navy Officer in Wrangle at Stork Club

New York report of a brawl between Tarzan actor Johnny Weissmuller and Navy Lt Winslow Jr at a Manhattan Stork Club table. Eyewitnesses recall a chaotic scene with accusations over dark glasses and a cigarette being knocked aside. Both sides say provocations occurred. the altercation moved outside with unclear outcomes.

New York Wov Dobnny Trozan Weitstauiller Lew Cameron Winslow Jr Bediam Manhattan Winslow Natale Hess Winslow Tarzan Weissmuller Leutenant Johnny Novacy

Industry Awards Bonuses Across Several Firms in Brief

Toledo reports bonuses totaling 750000 for 7300 workers with a $50 Christmas gift and a $50 two week vacation bonus. Syracuse notes a 10 percent wage hike for 2700 Halcomb Wind Sanderson plants employees. St Louis announces extra December 15 pay up to half a month for 4600 workers. Beverly Mass firms grant one week’s pay for 300 Boston Shoe employees, with next year guaranteed pay increases.

Toledo Libbey-Owerts-Tord Gliss Ular Galary Syracuse Raymond H. Doughrty Halcomb Steel Company Crucible Blver Company Todiuy Halcomb ST. Louwis Rice-Six Dry Goods Company Beverly Mass Cony Pany Todig Boston

Net Earnings of Steel Estimated for 1936

New York, Nov 24. Estimates by the American Iron and Steel Institute place 1936 net earnings of the steel industry at about 160 million dollars, four percent on capitalization. Industry payroll runs at 860.9 million annually, with recent wage gains about 75 million. The average pay is roughly 73 cents per hour and average hours around 40 per week, yielding about 950 dollars in the weekly pay envelope.

New York American Trans and Steel Institute Avefarg Step Institute

Slayer Gets Share In Detroit Estate Settlement

Probate Judge Edward Command said Oral Sabo will share in his wife’s $13,006 estate because Michigan has no law preventing it. He was convicted of manslaughter after beating his wife to death on October 6.

Detroit Edward Command Michigan Oral Sabo

Cold Invades North and Texas Snow Threaten Areas

A surge of cold air spread across northern states with snow in several regions. Temperatures dropped to the mid 20s in Texas towns including Wichita Falls and Amarillo, Dallas at 25, El Paso 32, while New York area frost hint appeared.

Chicago South Dakota Pennsylvania Wisconsin Tuinois Michigan Iowa Ohto New York Connecticut Associated Press Onto Texas Wichita Falls Amarillo Dallas el Paso Abilere Austin Devils Port Arthur Galveston

Mexican Consulate Attache Elias Colunga Report

A fragmented OCR snippet notes Elias Colunga as a Mexican consulate attache with postings in San Antonio and Los Angeles and mentions General Ricardo G. L. Colunga, plus ties to New York, Baltimore, St Louis, and archives. The text is garbled and irregular in naming.

Elias Colunga Yuesday San Antonio Ricardo G. al Colunga Amonio Los Angeles New York el” Paga City Baltimore Ban Pyy Archive St Louis

France Joins In U S Ship Strikes At Havre

Havre dockworkers began a sudden strike amid rumors of a broader port shutdown linked to American port action. The stoppage coincides with shortages reported in shipping circles as authorities investigate a mysterious appeal directed at dock workers. Lindbergh flies toward London as Farley tours Ireland.

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Nearby Areas

Fair Tuesday night and Wednesday with frost Tuesday night. Lows near 38 degrees Tuesday night, highs around 88 on Wednesday. Light northerly to gentle winds. Monday near 57, Tuesday morning around 41, Tuesday high about a. East Texas and West Texas forecasts show cooler spells and frost risk Tuesday night in southern portions, with cooler southeast and northwest zones Wednesday.

San Antonio Yininky East Texas Texis

Deadline Near for Rangers to Reveal Hunt Disappearance Details

Rangers face a deadline tonight to disclose findings from a three day inquiry into the disappearance of hunters Luther Blanton and his son John near Raymondville amid Willacy County tensions over access to brush land and a proposed Corpus Christi road. Local residents fear armed clashes as the search extends into San Perlita and Raymondville with reports of ranch arrests and renewed patrols by Ranger Captain William McMurray and two other rangers.

Brownsville Raymondville Eit Wens Luther Blanton John Willacy County Corpus Christi Cma Y Retina San Perlita Raymondviile Harlingen PrankieMurray Harlingen Walley

Doctors Keep Eye on Ruby Keeler

Holly Woon reports Keeler's physicians watch her for possible appendectomy. The actress left bed to work on her latest film assignment under husband Al Jolson's note that no decision had been made about surgery.

Ruby Keeler Holly Woon al Jolson

100 Cigar Stores Closed by Strike

New York November 24. About 200 Selitte cigar stores in Manhattan closed as managers, window trimmers and stockroom clerks walked out. The strike, called to win a 420 percent wage increase and a 48 hour workweek, seeks a close shop contract.

New York Moore Selilte Cigar Manhattan Wintow Tne Last Tech

Utilities Firm Reports Quarterly Profit in 1935 Filing

Chicago report shows General Household Utilities earning before federal taxes of 228.45 for the quarter ending October 35, easing from a ~400 loss in the same period of 1935. Company management notes improved spending and quarter results amid fluctuating demand.

Utilities Company Cricago General Household Utilities Company Saeze

British naval movements report near Spain and Malta

Reports from Malta said the British wardrooms announced the Cyclops and four submarines were en route to Spain. A Spanish note refused to guarantee safe anchorage at Barcelona Valencia or Cartagena risking bombardment. The Beaham was ordered to Spain and the Gaillatea would relieve Arethusa Palms.

London Maite Cyclops Spain Poterbett Valencia Alicante Lareas Jee Cartagena Bareslona Malta Beaham Galatea Arethussa Gb Pal Mazes Mediterranean Anthony Eden House of Commons

Post Office Drives 4000 Applications for Social Security

The post office distributed 4000 employment application blanks to entitle workers to Social Security accounts. Employers must return the completed blanks by December 5. A listing team will verify employees, with a temporary Social Security office set on the fourth floor of the federal building.

Devember Dan Quill Civil Service Federal B Dan KTSA George Connolly Ashby Place T. J. Connolly San Antonio Academy Buena Vista ‘Street

Factory Worker Mutilation Victim

Detroit report of a factory worker found in a downtown alley in critical condition after a crude emasculation operation. Hospital physicians said he suffered exposure and alcoholism. Detectives detained three women and two men for questioning in the case.

Detro

Accused Man Freed In Robles Kidnaping Case

In Phoenix Arizona Oscar K Robson once indicted in the Robles kidnapping case was authorized for dismissal by the U S attorney general in Washington D C The former Tucson club operator faced extortion letter charges related to the Robles incident with details emerging from the federal review of the case

Robles Phoenix, Ariz Noy Frank E. Flynn United States Iseivet Attormey Arizona Prs Toulvedt Todiay Gattormey General Washington, D Oscar K. Robson Ome Robles Robson Tu¢son Nly ABC Wits Roklus Sanriy

Budapest Doctor Faces Wounded Opponent in Duel

In a dusk duel near Budapest, Dr Frany Saga fought two of his nine scheduled sabre encounters. Opponents, including Alexander Kovacs, were injured or unharmed as pistols misfired and the field lit by sunset hosted tense seconds. Saga vowed to chase seven more duels despite police vigilance.

Budapest Frany Saga Goughs Satga Almos Alexander Kovacs Sarga Tolypoly Aledsr Hank Magda Sargeanmognt Becaus Sisleen Associated Press Solrspondent Umea Carioads Witnese Dorestad Maria Revere

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