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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1936

Page

14

Allred Ends Texas Legislature Session Without Extra Deliberation

Oct 21 Austin reports Governor James V. Allred announced no further special sessions of the Texas Legislature. The session, finishing at midnight, approved a limited pension bill, taxes, and unemployment acts while deferring broader changes. Voting shifts and debates highlighted negotiations as Allred sought fiscal restraint and a revised tax plan. The pension law faces November 1 release for effective collection, with acting governor Walter Woodall handling formalities.

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Workman's Hand Injury at Bonner Street Site

A worker at 204 Bonner Street sustained a hand injury while on duty. The incident occurred Wednesday when the injury happened during shab work. Schulze Brothers of 0 Idatto Street were involved in the job at the site.

Abolizics Bonner Street Mts Shab Schulze Idatto Street

Mayor Quin Backs Straight Democratic Ticket

Mayor C. B. Quin told precinct managers at City Hall on a Wednesday meeting to vote the straight Democratic ticket in the November 9 election and work to build a Democratic majority. He urged voters to exercise free choice but stated he would vote the full party line and assist peers to secure the ticket.

Hadeen C. B. Quin City Hall Tansey Quin Hocalito Tins

Grand Jury to be Formed in Cominal District Court

Judge W W McCrory appoints three commissioners Andres Coy M D Allison and A Wheatley to select a new grand jury for the district court The current grand jury led by Theo M Phunmer will end after two months work The judge notes no prior Negro grand juror has served and cites a pending legal question about jurisdiction in a recent Federal case

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Chamber To Hold General Meeting

Tas gnu genera memorising meeting of the chamber of ram meree will be bell November 22 at the Guhter hotel clallroom. General Pennager BR. Willian Archer announced Wednesday. Three members to be nominated for the five vacancies on the board of directors. Two nominating committee members to be named by the directors. After members select five new members by mail ballot, the board will meet in January for the annual election of officers.

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Rogers Memorial Broadcast Slated for November 4

Washington November 4 memorial broadcast honoring late Wi Rogers announced by Oklahoma state society of Washington. Speakers include Eddie Cantor and Rochelle Hudson from Hollywood. Event marks birthday with brief remarks at a grounds site addressing discrimination.

Washington Uch Ual Wi Rogers Oklahoma State Society of Washington Hollywood Eddie Cantor Rochelle Hudson

Mrs Margaret McPherson to Arrive for Plaza Death Funeral

Mrs Margaret McPherson widow of J A McPherson and her 10 year old daughter Joan plunged to their deaths from the twelfth floor of the Plaza hotel Monday. She will travel to San Antonio Thursday to arrange funeral services for her husband and daughter. The Riche Undertaking company received her today and will meet her in city by rail Thursday afternoon. An inquest verdict was not yet reported.

Margaret McPherson J. A. McPherson Joan Plaza Hotel San Antonio Thuersday The Riche Undertaking Company MrPherson

Couple Stricken by Food Poisoning in Maverick Area

Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Schwalier of 622 Maverick were stricken by food poisoning on Wednesday. Mrs. Schwalier was taken to Robert A. Green Hospital for treatment.

Henry M. Schwalier Arawailer Robert A. Green Hospital

Farm Vote Affects Ballots Across States, Poll Says

An analysis of Crossley poll returns shows the so called farm vote is not a unit. Rural pride and subsidy policy have mixed effects across states. The survey finds support varies by region with Nebraska and upper Midwest showing resistance to subsidies. Political impact remains uncertain and state by state.

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Polls Preview Landon Victory Across Key States

The Cleveland edition of the poll of polls shows Landon leading in New York, Ohio, and other regions. Roosevelt support appears strong in Philadelphia and Boston, but overall Landon edges toward victory with large margins in northern states, while Utah hints at continued silver policy appeal for the Democrats.

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Truce Sought to Halt Looming Strike in Maritime Sector

Officials pressed to avert a walkout by 31 unions as threats of a nationwide labor strike loom. President Roosevelt and Labor Secretary Persuade in close touch with federal mediators McGrady and Rear Admiral Hamlet as maritime groups push for wage and hour changes while employers offer continuation of current conditions. The joint committee warns of midnight action if new members join and demands are not granted.

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WOLLISON ON STANTI FHT NEW WORLD

Oct 28 report from New World describes Li We live a dinner focker Gap. James Ay Malligot the transalismlic tler spoke at 244 p m. EG Pd 10 day in a one stop Might to Lit don by way of Harnor Grace N Po apy to bush a mare of 17 1 3 fig Neurs from Floyd Bennett Held to Croydon airdrome. I do my best dying at night. coxnisingd ie Englishman So

NEW World Focker Gap Jems Harnor Grace Floyd Bennett Croydon Airdrome

Dodd Dway Hs 3 Flight Then Confession At Low Temperatures

Mollison planned a high altitude flight from Hathor Grace to Wake London in a 6000 foot ascent. The 250 mph single cockpit plane featured a gyroscope and horizon navigation. He hoped to reach Ireland’s coast before dark, with weather reports signaling possible storms and a warning from his wife Amy about returning to London.

Mollison Hathor Grace Ireland London Monizom Amy Wollison Canvalan

Recreational School Planned by City Recreation Board

The advisory board of the city recreation department decided Wednesday to hold a national recreational training school in New York with San Antonio selected as the site in February. Representatives from 20 groups met Monday and Liegrou guaranteed 140 dollars to conduct the school. The faculty will be supplied by a national organization.

New York San Antonis Coring Jed Bee City Recreation Department Rivio Liegrou

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