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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1933

Page

2

AFL Notes Hacked Oil AFL Notes Hacked Oil

The American Federation of Labor declared a boycott on Germany Italy Russia and China goods urging free trade union rights. President Roosevelt’s recovery program won support, with Green and delegates pushing for shorter hours higher wages under NRA codes and currency restraint. A resolution condemning German persecution of trades unionists was slated, while strikes were anticipated if the recovery act favored business.

Washington, D. G American Federation of Labor Germany Italy Russia China American Federation of Jabor Roosevelt William Green Hiller Frank X. Martel Detroit Federation of "Labor Elrikes American Federation of

Anderson Kayton Oppose Tax Bill in Committee Hearing

The commissioners' court heard that Representatives P L Anderson and Harold Kayton oppose the senate bill to allow tax collection in ten installments. Representative R L Reader had already opposed the measure. The main objection cited is the heavy bookkeeping burden it would impose.

P. L. Anderson Haroid Kayton Senate R. L. Reader

Weather Man at Corpus Is Praised and Criticism Sent

Washington office responded to criticism of Corpus Christi weather bureau forecasts made last August. J P McAuliffe, head of the Corpus Bureau, has 23 years service and is praised as efficient. Letters demanding replacement were sent to Washington. A housekeeping room at 218 South Presa Street offered for 8 AD weekly.

Corpus Christi Weather Bureau Washington The Burran Porter A. Whaley Chamber of Commerce J. P. McAuliffe Corpus Bureau McAuliffe South Presa Street

San Antonio Hopes for Public Works Funds for Stadium and Track

C A Goeth of the Texas Public Works Fund advisory committee told San Antonio chamber leaders at the Gunter hotel that loans totaling 500000 for a stadium and 837000 for a race track are under consideration and viewed favorably. He warned the city cannot expect more than 4500000 from the fund and noted the city faces multiple requests totaling 6800000. He praised self liquidating projects for strong support and cited sewer improvements already approved with 1430000 loan. Goeth will return to Fort Worth Friday and not be back until Monday.

San Antonio C. A. Goeth Texas Public Works Fund Chamber of Commerce Directors’ Board Gunter Hotel Goeth Public Works Fund Petitoning Winburn Field Fort Worth

Roosevelt Rejects Early Thanksgiving Proclamation

President Roosevelt has rejected petitions from sales organizations nationwide seeking a Thanksgiving proclamation a week earlier to extend a shopping window between the holiday and Christmas. Charles Herty, a Savannah chemist, found newsprint can be made from pine trees, a discovery that could make paper from wood now considered fuel.

Roosevelt Washington, D.C Savannah Charles H. Herty

Arab Protest Sparks Street Affray in Jerusalem

In Jerusalem on October 13 minor affrays left several injured and a few arrested as Arab demonstrators gathered to protest Jewish immigration. British police patrolled with sticks while crowds sang against Zionism and the government. Demonstrators dispersed from mosques. plans included a march to the government building to present a protest petition. Military forces guarded key locations.

Jerusalem

Bequeath Cotton Drop to Child

Hunterstown North Carolina October 38 1854 article notes an old deed of gift by Leonard and Bare Whittington to their daughter Elizabeth for their granddaughter Sara Ann Whittington, bequeathing all the cotton made last year for her personal use.

Huntersville N. G North Carolina Charles Mayberry Leonard Bare Whittington Elizabeth Whittington Sara Ann Whittington

Violet ray use for cancer told in Chicago

Report from Chicago describes ultraviolet rays to detect small cancer growths. Dr Disraeli Rabak of Cook County hospital supports the method to halt fatal cancer lines. A Mississippi tax note says only 496 watches are owned by 2 million residents.

Chicago American Congress of Physical Therapy Disraeli Rabak Cook County Hospital Jaqkeon Miss Mississippi All H. Stone State Tax Commission

Weather notes and classifieds from a cluttered period page

Fragmentary weather data shows temperatures at 10 and 12 noon and a 2 PM reading with precipitation totals and monthly deficiencies. The text also records sun and moon rises, a Friday night time, and an ad offering a four room furnished apartment at 23 Howard Street for twenty four dollars a month.

Raney and Gota Howard Street

Southern Pacific Serves Beer on Texas Lounge and Dining Cars

The Southern Pacific now serves 3.2 beer on all lounge and dining cars in Texas. Sales began Thursday per J. T. Monroe, passenger traffic manager. Louisiana trains have beer for game time. Texas faced delays due to county license reviews. Floors priced at 2 cents per square foot for cleaning and waxing.

Texas J. T. Monroe Louisiana

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