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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1936
Page
8
Arthur Brisbane and Hine Fea report uprisings and violence amid labor faction fights in New York theaters. Spectators flee as tear gas and bombs injure many. critics call for calmer action while unions face public backlash. Also noted are aviation feats, royal speeches, and anti racketeering concerns shaping early 20th century discourse.
A rough weekend forecast from Weatherman A B Jarbae predicts light showers and cloudy skies Saturday with mild warmth and a possible sun break. Southerly winds continue, with Saturday temperatures near 60 and Sunday around 68. Friday peak reached 71 degrees, Saturday morning 61, and a cooler spell anticipated.
The famous Senator Vandenberg radio debate will be broadcast tonight at 6 30 p m over WOAT and at 3 30 p m over KTSA. The transcription voice of the president will be heard.
Dr. David A Johnson will present Pontius Plate at Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church at 1 30 Sunday afternoon. The drama portrays the Roman governor in a dramatic conversion scene. Sunday morning the church will join in the unity free communion service led by Rev Edpar Hubbard.
The Mr Olive Lutheran Congregation marks the tenth anniversary with special services at 11 a m Saturday led by Rev Adthir CO Repp. A mass chorus of 50 children will sing as part of the ceremony.
San Antonio representatives of the Texas Synodical Lutheran Women's Missionary society convened in Yeakney on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mesdames August Ewald, Ligery Picts, Anna Maa Bennetten, Enor Hansen, and Ben Wolfe attended as announced.
Cloudy with probable rain Friday night and Sunday. Lowest Saturday night about 60 degrees, highest Sunday about 68 degrees. Frid ay high 71 and low Saturday 61. Winds mostly southerly, then shifting to northerly late Saturday. North and West Texas expect rain, colder conditions, and cooler nights.
Washington dispatch reports a coast wide maritime strike paralyzing cargo from San Diego to Seattle. About 150 vessels idle, 20,000 additional workers feared idle, with unions across West Coast and Alaska reacting. San Francisco imposes emergency steps as Seattle lumber mills threaten major layoffs. New York and Baltimore seamen discuss solidarity but no action yet.
Brief summary notes current political coverage across regions, highlighting policy debates, upcoming elections, and key actors shaping governance. Includes mentions of parties, legislators, and policy proposals, with emphasis on impacts on economy and public services.
A Cochran county official announced new evidence in the death of Justin Melo ty whose mutilated body was found in a shallow grave near Morton. The sheriff said the new evidence included tracks of a man’s wheel and an automobile line.
Industry slows pace as demand recedes. The AP seasonally adjusted index stood at 93.7, down from 96.3 a week earlier and 804 in the same period last year. Automobile production and shipments weakened amid weaker freight movement to the Great Lakes region and industrials.
Ruth Stewart, a Pomona College sophomore, reappeared at her sister’s Los Angeles home after vanishing in March. Her sister said nervous strain from overwork at studies led to the departure, with the teen describing an inability to endure it any longer.
In Amsterdam harbor six sailors died and nine were seriously injured when four blasts rocked the Greek steamer Detrarkis Ramikos off the bunker area. The vessel’s crew of about 0 was on deck as fires spread along the aft section and nearby buildings.
Crossley poll reports end of weekly survey as election nears. Landon leads early but no clear majority with 266 electoral votes needed. Pivotal states in East Great Lakes and Midwest determine result, with about 20 states still in play as Tuesday’s vote approaches.
Jackson Mississippi October reports Joe Butiger, 49, a projection machine operator, burned while dousing flames in a theater fire. He saved patrons as they were led to safety but died in hospital that night. The blaze threatened the auditorium and spread risk to other areas of the building.
Stricken with a cold, Queen Mary was forced to cancel a scheduled visit and rest at Marlborough House. The eight year old royal was confined to her room as doctors ordered quiet.
San Antonio police recall Halloween patrols as officers Proudfoot Zinsmeyer Heist Jackson Leonard Leichmann Williams Hardenstie and Cantu join the force to guard for rotten egg pranks. Detectives scour the city while Proudfoot patrols the south side and Zinsmeyer the north.
A sudden aerial raid on Madrid yesterday left 125 dead and more than 430 wounded, many women and children among the victims. The attack struck markets and parks in crowded districts, with 16 identified among the dead and Getafe reports uncertain about child casualties. Sirens did not sound and the city endured a brief but deadly bombardment as rescue services and officials assessed the devastation.
President Roosevelt addressed Brooklyn women leaders and planned stopovers before a Madison Square Garden speech. He defended the New Deal as an “program of unity,” attacked Republican leaders, praised administration gains, and quoted a telegram forecasting party fortunes as the Sunflower turns east then west before November.
Governor Landon arrived in Huntington on his West Virginia swing for a campaign stop that will boost his bid against the New Deal. A crowd of about 18 000 heard a platform speech at the station before a Charleston broadcast. He urged support for real Democrats and warned against liberty eroding governance while criticizing current administration and the New Deal.
Rome October 31 authoritative sources said today Italy plans to double its naval personnel to 100000, preparing to strike out any threat from England in the Mediterranean. Disclosures also indicated plans for expansion of the Italian war fleet to counter British naval rearmament.
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