Skeletons of American soldiers found at Buena Vista
Mexican farm workers uncovered skeletal remains believed to be U S soldiers from the February 1847 Buena Vista battle. Shreds of uniforms bearing USA and period coins were found. Coahuila governor halted excavations and ordered a historical commission to study and direct exhumation.
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Mexico City
Mississippi
Jefferson Davis
Zachary Taylor
Indiana
Sherman
Bragg
Antonio Lopes de Santa Anna
Sheriff Fox dismisses calls for probe into alleged communist influence
El Paso Sheriff Chris Fox said he is unconcerned by demands for an investigation into statements about communism at Texas state teachers colleges. The controversy followed testimony before a Dies committee subcommittee on un American activity. R A Stuart, past board president, urged specific proof or apologies to college heads. Fox noted no charges were his, only reports he submitted to Chairman Dies about a secret Lake Worth meeting.
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EL Paso
Chris Fox
Dies
Beaumont
Texas
R. A. Stuart
Fox
Dies House
Communist Party
Stuart
Seome
Dies Committee
Tom
Democrat
Lake Worth
New Mexico Republicans select platform as primary campaigns loom
New Mexico Republicans met at Las Vegas to adopt a platform calling for investigations of state administration agencies while the convention also saw two senatorial candidates withdraw. Albert K. Mitchell, a 1938 nominee and cattleman, then entered the race, prompting Caswell Neal of Carlsbad and Pearce Roday of Albuquerque to exit his challenge.
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Las Vegas
N. M
New Mexico
Albert K. Mitchell
Caswell Neal
Carlsbad
Pearce Rodey
Albuquerque
Mitchell
Political contest narrows with Mitchell opponent drops out
In the race for governor and congress, support coalesces around Mitchell while opponents withdraw. Cyrus McCormick and Herman Crile lead the congressional slate, with Seth Alston and Maurice Miera vying for governor. The party platform criticizes the New Deal as fostering seven years of riotous living and dictatorship.
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Mitchell
Richard Dillon
Encino
Cyrus McCormick
Herman Crile
Roswell
Seth Alston
Lovington
Maurice Miera
Santa Fe
Oklahoma Highway Boom Planned in Grand River Area
Gov. Leon Phillips and the highway commission planned to spend 1,372,693 dollars from state funds in the Grand River dam area if the federal government matches with 788,207 dollars for bridges and relocation of highways. Phillips prepared to present to the federal bureau of roads and John Carmody. Acceptance would end a dispute between Phillips and the federal government over road relocation. The governor had called out the state militia to stop the dam project but was restrained by a three judge federal court order.
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Oklahoma City
Leon Phillips
Highway Commission
Grand River Dam
Oklahoma
Phillips
Federal Bureau of Roads
John Carmody
Federal
Grand River
El Paso Sheriff Seeks 100-man Posse as Espionage Defense
El Paso’s 100-man sheriff's posse may become an emergency unit to counter espionage and sabotage. Sheriff Chris P. Fox sent prospectus letters offering counter espionage, intelligence, investigative procedures, and training in firearms to posse members. He urged readiness to perform duties as required by the sheriff and noted the posse serves as an auxiliary force under the department.
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EL Paso
Chris P. Fox
Posse
Sheriff's Posse
el Paso County
Sheriff's Department
Texas school charges probed by Dies committee
Rep. Martin Dies defended the inquiry into alleged Communist ties in Texas schools. He said the investigation targets no state officials and will hear all sides. The Dies committee revealed testimony about a college president and a basketball coach involved in Communist Party work in Texas.
Slovak Leaders to Visit Germany This Week
Berlin reports that Dr. Josef Piso president and Dr. Albert Tuka premier of Slovakia will visit Germany this week at the invitation of the German government. Earlier announcements noted visits by Romanian and Bulgarian premiers and foreign ministers.
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Berlin
Josef Piso
Albert Tuka
Slovakia
Germany
Castro Post 445 Elects New Officers
Castro Post No 445 American Legion elected C. E. Reynolds as commander T. F. Rice as adjutant H. E. Hudspeth as service officer Earl Lust as chaplain and Ray E. Sheffy as sergeant at arms at the regular meeting this week in Castro.
WPA Sewing Women Are Too Efficient
WPA sewing rooms in Texas were described as overworked as workers became so efficient they reduced jobs. Col Lawrence Westbrook noted closures due to sponsor funding gaps while Congress members urged relief quota increases. Westbrook said some rooms closed because sponsors could not supply materials.
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Washington
Texas
WPA
Lawrence Westbrook
Southwestern
Works Projects Administration
Congress
Luther Johnson
Westbrook
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