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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1937

Page

3

Buses Guarded as Greyhound Strike Narrowly Persists

Greyhound fuses moved under police protection as drivers strike across multiple cities. Labor conciliator J. Connor met with company reps and Brotherhood of Railroad Tramen officials, amid talks on closed shop and wage increases. Police convoyed buses. sporadic violence reported in Cleveland Syracuse and nearby towns. In Kansas City Ford workers removed union buttons and arrived by car amid tense conditions. A sleepy burglar report concludes the item.

Cleveland Greyhound Sevaral Af States Doh J. Conner Labor Department Weeinngton Brotherhood of Railroad Dors R. Harvey Brotherhood Basted Eiles Syracuse Will & Hamster New York

Chicago taps tax reservoir on wealthy residents

Chicago Assessor John B. Clark announced that about 25 000 property owners hold most of the county wealth and that 75 percent of personal property is listed for tax. He cited a millionaire with 28 000 stocks and bonds valued at 1 7 million and not listed for tax, predicting a substantial tax bill next year.

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Hebrew Adds to Brooklyn College Curriculum

New York Nov 24: Brooklyn College announces the addition of Hebrew to the curriculum for the West semester. Dr. Milo E. Coxe disclosed the plan.

Uerrew New York Brooklyn College West Milrio E. Coxe

Japan Drives On Nanking Shanghai Siege Expands

Shanghai reports show Japan tightening control over all communications from Chinese authorities and seizing parts of the city as troops push inland from the Shanghai peninsula. In Nanking Chiang Kai-shek vows continued resistance despite rapid advance.

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Britain Protests Japanese Control Plans in Shanghai

In the House of Commons Viscount Cranborne said Britain renewed representations with Japan over foreign rights in Shanghai. He stated the questions arose from fears Japan planned to assume control of the International Settlement and the Chinese customs administration in Shanghai, with protections for British interests at stake.

London INS Britain Shanghai Viscoung Cranvarne Liamentary Comimens Viscount Granborne Feonmions International Settlement Chinese Customs Administration

Japanese threats loom over Shanghai defense zone

Shanghai dated dispatch reports growing alarm as Japanese forces press westward while threats circulate to seize the international settlement including the American defense sector. Foreigners fear a full occupation as troops push toward Soo Chow Creek and La Nanling, with recognition efforts noted.

Shanghai TNS Theip Soochow Creak der Seembay 1

Unemployment census figures and political bustle in 1937

Washington reports the unemployment census is delayed while returns arrive in large numbers. The piece notes callers to Byrnes and Harrison about work for daughters, discusses FTC price plans, housing, railroads, and tax revisions, and surveys Republican nomination prospects led by Vandenberg.

Washington Afr Roncevelt Congress Biggers Jenny Byres Pat Harrison Attiees Byrnes Federal Trade Commission Lumber Gericulture Commerce Hoover London LaGuardia Horah MecNury Vandenberg Frank and Bringes

Burnett to Retain Cavern CCC Camp in Burnet County

UPI reports representative Lyigton B Johnson says Secretary Ickes will keep the Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Longhorn Cove Burnet County to build a parkway from the cavern to Roy Inks Dam. Earlier word said the camp would be abandoned December 15. Admiral Patton dies.

Father Refuses Son's Marriage License Across States

In Lubbock Texas a father sought to block his underage son from marrying, prompting county clerks including Allen to note no license request was approved. The letter was sent to Texas and New Mexico clerks, arguing the son could not support a wife and was not of age. The jurisdictional issue spans 288,536 square miles.

Lubbock Youlty Faylee Fd v. Allen I Ralls Ailen Texas New Mexico Wintel

Secretaries Open Meeting Highlights National Conference

W Jackson president of University of Ben Antonia was principal speaker at the spring luncheon of the National Association of School Secretaries. Meyer C Quin and Mrs H O Wynekon welcomed delegates. a sight seeing tour and a reception at the Governor's palace were planned. Friday session opens at 9 a m. attendees from Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas New Mexico and Arizona will speak.

W. Jackson University of Durlig Governor's Palace Friecay Dianinis Tex Louisiana Arkansas Mexico Arizona

Iron Man of Italy Vanquished in Ethiopian Campaign

New York dispatch from Nov 26 reports Gen. Rodolfo Graziani, famed as Italy’s iron warden of colonial warfare, regarded as tough in Libya and Somaliland, now deemed a broken man sent home for health after the Ethiopian conflict. A separate item notes Kimble County's 1877 tax board case lacking enough jurors to try outlaws.

International News Service New York INS Rodolfo Graziani Ttaly Graziani Libya Selian Somaliland

Auto overturns after game trip injures several youths

After a Texas College Station football game, a car driven by Joseph Clark plunged off a road near Rockdale, rolling down a 20 foot embankment. Miss Jordany Ann Parrish and Miss Kathleen Russell suffered severe gashes while passengers Bernice Harris Ralph Vogt and John Curpenter escaped with minor injuries.

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Relief Offer Backed by City Leader in Cincinnati

Police estimate 2600 gathered as City Manager G O. Sherift promised city work for every man eligible for relief. James Lewis, employment atn ager, directed laborers to the city workhouse where work paid 50 cents an hour tearing down old buildings. Some left in smaller groups as about half remained.

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Nesting Ground Openings for Waterfowl in Panhandle Texas

The conservation service offers nesting grounds for migratory waterfowl in the Texas Panhandle. Birds previously nested in 1937, and landowners are urged to rent vacant property by December 1. A light want ad via Dial 1231 can help.

Sole Conservation Service Texas Panhandle Ores

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