Texan Attacks Army Probe Leader Sparks House Sitdown
Representative Maverick of Texas accuses Chairman McSwain of bias in the Military Committee probe of army surplus goods. He says the inquiry began without full member consent and that witnesses are not being treated fairly. McSwain defends his right to speak and the committee's policies.
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Washington
Maverick
Texas
McSwain
South Carolina
House Military Committee
Congres
Texan Invites Georgia Governor to Texas Centennial Exposition
Arthur L. Kramer of Dallas will formally invite Gov. Eugene Talmadge of Georgia to the 25 million dollar Texas Centennial Exposition opening June 6. The interview in Atlanta April 18 will also seek Georgia Day date and commission Talmadge as a Texas Ranger and present a ten gallon hat.
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Dallas
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Atlanta
Arthur L. Kramer
Kramer
Talmadge
James V. Allred
Texas
Gov
Texas Rangers
Shreveport Boy Dies After Easter Egg Hunt Run-Over
Dewey Duncan a Shreveport boy was fatally struck by a car while returning from an Easter egg hunt. Witnesses said the child ran in front of the car driven by a Negro. Also noted large early contracting for Texas Centennial Exposition floor space.
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Shreveport
Dewey Duncan
Untitled remark on committee integrity and preparedness
A speaker questions the committee's readiness while praising its honesty and integrity and notes universal respect yet urges more thorough preparation before proceeding.
How Good A Driver Are You A Cautionary Tale
A driver named King turns onto an avenue with two lanes open but cuts across in a wide swing into the right lane causing a delivery wagon from a local grocery to hit him from the rear. The piece argues King should have used center lane discipline and quick, decisive turning to avoid the crash.
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King
Courthouse Records and Local Property Transfers
Courthouse records show several property deeds including McKnight Ti. L. and S. Co to Texas Plbldg L for lot 8 block 186 SJH at $10 and Carl Oggetux to C. C. Wood for lot 1 block 69 SJH. Vehicle registrations list Toney Chisum Chrysler sedan Otto Frittz Chevrolet sedan Fred H. Rossiter Lincoln coach Beatrice Willard Olds coupe. Marriage licenses issued Mordieue Mosley and Linnie Ruth Means J C Allee and Eva Mae Wilkinson C M Tomlinson and Ruth Aldine Killian.
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McKnight Ti. L. and S. Co
Texas
Carl Oggetux
C. C. Wood
Toney Chisum
Chrysler
Otto Frittz
Chevrolet
Fred H. Rossiter
Lincoln
Beatrice Willard
Olds
Mordieue Mosley
Linnie Ruth Means
J. C. Allee
Eva Mae Wilkinson
C. M. Tomlinson
Ruth Aldine Killian
Continuation of Same Rail Rates Sought by Livestock Groups
Texas Railroad Commission holds a hearing in Austin to decide if emergency drought rail rates for feed and cattle should continue. Panhandle Livestock and Northeast Panhandle Feeders advocate keeping reduced tariffs, while other livestock groups protest their discontinuation. Col. Ernest O. Thompson leads the commission, hearing today's final arguments. Treasury data for April 11 shows receipts 30.46 million, expenditures 44.49 million, net balance 21.26 million in the latest figures.
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Texas Railroad Commission
Austin
Grover Hill
Panhandle Livestock Association
Carl Studer
Northeast Panhandle Feeders Association
Panhandle Association
Ernest O. Thompson
Railroad Commission
Treasury
Washington
The
Mrs. Mary Rugely Rugeley Dies in Austin
Mrs. Mary Rugeley Rugeley a 46 year old Journal clerk in the Senate died today in Austin from a heart attack suffered days earlier. She was well known in legislative circles and formerly lived in Wichita Falls where she had a home and also in Beaumont.
Wounded garage owner dies after ride offer
J. M. Harrison, 36, Fort Worth garage owner, died after being wounded last night by a young man to whom he had offered a ride. Robbery was suspected as the motive. In Houston, Mrs. Erin Sanders, 48, Morgans Point, died from burns after attempting to start a trash fire with kerosene yesterday. Her 14-year-old son Edgar tried to beat out the flames. Sea horses are warm water fishes and occasionally found as far north as the British Channel.
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Fort Worth
J. M. Harrison
Burns
British Channel
Battle of Birdville Ends Amid Careful Watch
In Birdville on April 14 the so called Battle of Birdville subsided to watchful waiting after an attack on R. M. Reeves, vice-president of the board, by a mob of 20 to 50 students. Reeves was badly battered but survived. tensions stemmed from the trustees' dismissal of superintendent W. T. Francisco and a prior punch exchange between Reeves and trustee Ed Hovenkamp over insurance. Students had previously refused class attendance and demanded Francisco’s reinstatement, marching Fort Worth streets before pausing as Francisco urged restraint.
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R. M. Reeves
Board of Trustees
W. T. Francisco
Reeves
Ed Hovenkamp
R. H. Kingsbury
Fort Worth
Francisco
Feen a Mint Gum Laxative Promoted for Constipation Relief
An advertisement emphasizes constipation dangers for married women and promotes Feen a mint chewing gum laxative. It claims the mint flavor soothes the mouth and that the laxative ingredient evenly and gently aids digestion. Doctors reportedly prescribe it for children and adults with a money back guarantee.
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Texan
United States
King Arthur
London
Seagrain Distillers Corp. Distillery
Lawrenceburg
Indiana
New York
Etta
Patton
Gufsswork
Florida
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
At & P.M
N. B.C
Blue Network
Waterspar
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Yass
Pittsburgh, PA
Amarillo
Tex
Roberts & Olver Lhr
Borger
Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co
Clarendon
Dalhart
Roberts & Olver Lbr
Floydada
Willson & Son Lbr
Friona
RE. H. Kinsley
Hereford
C.F. Kerr Howe, Co
Higgins
Frank's Hardware Mobertie
Nathan M. Hunt Heer
Pampa
Hutching, Inc
Plainview
Crenshaw Paint & Glass Co
Skellytown
Acme Lumber Co
Wellington
Lewis Lumber Co
Whittenburg
Clovis
New Mexico
Home Lbr. & Supply Co
Tucumcari
N. M
Hs.eco
Forest High
OAK Cliff High
Steve Eichelberger
Waco
Seno Oonmies
Texas News
Courthouse Records
Senate
Birdville
Leonard
Eonard
Green Bros. Furniture CO
Palo Duro Furniture CO
Nunn Electric CO
Independent Chemical Laboratories
Lusrano
Brand
Leckarg
American Tobaren Company
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