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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1936
Page
1
New York on September 1 Mrs Beryl Methhenny, described as a western traveler, spent a quiet day resting and motoring with friends while news from the Atlantic voyage circulated. The report mentions English aviation and New Yorkers reacting to the event.
President Roosevelt and Governor Landon clash over labor standards and government aid while William Green and John L. Lewis urge hours regulation and social security. Knox and Lemke plan speeches as Labor Day events unfold across cities, with millions joining in the holiday spending surge.
Fatigued flyer Mrs. Markham and her companions Lord and Lady Carberry arrived after a forced landing in a blue monoplane near Louisburg. She praised New York welcome, planned to enjoy America but rested until 10:00 AM, saying she would have fun with friends as she and her team awaited further plans.
Delegates will begin arriving late this week for the first conven tion of the Catholic Central Verein of America. The convention runs Sunday to Wednesday with leaders from New York Missouri and Pennsylvania guiding the delegation. A pontifical high mass is set for Sunday at San Perdando cathedral and daily mass will be held at St. Joseph's church during the event.
The report lists temperatures and precipitation across multiple locations with brief forecasts for travelers. It notes highs, lows, wind conditions, and tides in some coastal towns, along with sunrise and sunset times and general travel advisories for tourists visiting states and major cities nationwide.
A Let-Motor sightseeing plane crash near Pittsburgh killed the pilot and most passengers. Only Linda McDonald, 17, survived after authorities say her seat belt may have saved her life. An investigation by federal and state officials began as the survivor received hospital care.
Birmingham dispatch reports authorities plan to deliver Prant Greene to Elmore County sheriff where workers body of Wesley D Amott was found. Greene was arrested driving Amott s car and denies knowledge of the crime, claiming he had estate. The case centers on the administration employee Svanleh Amos whose body was discovered with a crushed head.
Election board ruled in favor of incumbent Davis after adjusting contested ballots. Davis total 1247 with 69 deducted. Wattate 1278. wattage totals reflected final counts. Davis appeal noted by his attorney. Also mentions Edward and Boris meeting at Bulgarian border station before Be-Gr.
A San Antonio Labor Day parade in downtown featured organized labor units led by officials and union members. Notables included Congressman Maury Maverick County Judge elect Egbert Schweppe and Texas Federation of Labor president William B. Arnold. Festivities at San Pedro Park followed with concerts, speeches, and a barbecue, amid varied union contingents and a host of civic attendees.
London reports indicate Beryl Markham’s plan to mend a broken romance after a crash in Nova Scotia has stalled. Mansfield Markham, a film producer, remains distant as the Express quotes a relative denying reconciliation. The couple’s son is said to be too young to understand.
Maj George S Berry told American Legion members that re election of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt is Labor's paramount job. He said the national president of Labor's Non partisan League sent the statement to state federations. Berry asserted workers are rallying to Roosevelt’s support as never before to any political call.
Police disclosed conflicting accounts from two brothers in the search for 1 month old Harry Browe. Charles aged 9 now says they were in a minor accident and the baby fell from a carriage while a pump was being fitted. Edward denies involvement.
Fragmented report describes a violent incident near Chicago involving a shotgun and a parrot farm. The readable fragments mention a 0 year old child and a 13 month old, with references to a swooping attack, poultry theft, and the gun kept ready. Details are garbled and attribution is uncertain.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at Coogan and Grable in a Twentieth Century setting. It implies Coogan performing around football themes and Grable in a significant role amid a busy production.
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