Mexico Migration Drops After 1931 Peak
Washington reports that Mexican migration to the United States peaked in 1931 as jobs and economic unrest pushed nearly half a million Mexicans back home. By 1933 arrivals slowed to about 40 000, easing unemployment in California New Mexico Arizona and Texas while Mexico faced absorption of returning migrants and strict 1929 immigration limits.
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Ickes Vows Oil Code Enforcement Despite Texas Ruling
Secretary Ickes said the administration would continue enforcing the oil code in the United States despite a Texas federal court decision that found it unconstitutional. He warned the ruling crippled the program but stressed orders limiting crude production to protect interstate supply would still be enforced. Judge Randolph Bryant issued the Texas decision.
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Horace X Baxter Drifts 800 Miles from Honolulu
The lumber schooner Horace X Baxter lies 800 miles from Honolulu with leaks and low fuel as Coast Guard cutter Itasca speeds to aid. Earlier messages showed the ship declining Navy assistance. The vessel normally sails with a crew of 15.
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Cinema listings mix at local theaters with praise and warnings
Local critic notes rate Paramount Carolina with Janet Gaynor and Lionel Barrymore as good for children. Mandalay with Kay Francis is not recommended for children. No More Women with Edmund Lowe is not recommended. Rialto features Golden Harvest with Chester Morris. My Lips Betray with Lilian Harvey rated mature for youth.
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Plan to Sound Out Citizens on NRA Plan
A federal plan to gauge public views on NRA will be run alongside forming a small business interests board. Senator Nye helped establish the board to review stall businesses complaints and code impacts, with Clarence Darrow noted as a leading member and Samuel Seabury invited. The group will meet to organize ahead of the March 5 assembly of code authorities.
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Journal Says Week's Crude Oil Output Up
The Oil and Gas Journal reports U S crude oil production rose by 12 533 barrels daily to 2 355 311, with Oklahoma down to 495 080 but still above its 446 600 allotment California fell to 460 750, Kansas rose to 115 000, Eastern fields near federal targets and Rocky Mountain output declined to 78 230.
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Block New War Plane Awards Moves by Congress
Congressional investigators pressed to halt awarding contracts for over 100 new army and naval planes totaling 7.5 million dollars until more transaction information is provided. A House military subcommittee also began reviewing income tax returns of airplane industry figures to explain why profits fell after holding company formation.
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Guiding Your Child Learn Independence On Treacherous Commutes
A mother accompanies seven year old Tommy on a rainy trolley ride to school until he asserts independence. He walks alone after proving he can reach the school, showing how early self reliance builds caution and readiness for school life and future work.
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Flying Down to Rio comes to Paramount for midnight show
The spectacular musical film features an American jazz band leader and Dolores Del Rio in a romance set in Brazil. Gene Raymond, Raul Rouben, Fred Astaire, and Ginger Rogers headline with a girl show in midair on plane wings. Doors open 11:00 and show begins 11:45.
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Solons Propose Resolution to Honor F D R
In Austin on February 20 the Texas Legislature considered a resolution to proclaim the first anniversary of Franklin D Roosevelt's inauguration a day of thanksgiving rejoicing and prayer The Senate passed it unanimously after redrafting to address objections to certain NRA policies The measure as introduced praised most of the president's actions except repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment awaiting House action.
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Cardus Cardul Promises Relief for Nervous Fatigue
Mrs P M Deason of Tyler Texas reports taking Cardus at two periods for run down nerves and sleeplessness. She used eight bottles one time and six another and felt much better with improved sleep. Cardul is marketed for women who feel weak or run down.
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Washing rains pull 20 times more plant food from soil
Erosion tests reveal rainfall washes away plant nutrients at rates about twenty times higher than what crops actually utilize. This suggests significant nutrient loss and potential soil fertility concerns for farmers relying on rainfall-driven erosion.
Quick Cure Remedies Parade for Malaria to Headache Relief
Advertises 666 liquid tablets salve nose drops claiming malaria relief in three days cold cure on first day and neuralgia headach relief in thirty minutes. Also promotes laxative tonic as most speedy remedy known.
Not Much Profit in Fees for Hunting and Fishing
County Clerk Ted Blackburn receives only a small share from hunting and fishing licenses. In 1933 the state took $138 of a $150 total, while the county earned just $12. The clerk's work netted about a dime per license, amid competition from hardware and sporting goods stores.
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Horned Frogs to rely on regular players
Fort Worth Texas February 20 UP Texas Christian University plans to use its regular lineup to defeat Baylor University and tighten its hold on the Southwest basketball championship. The unchanged forward pair Allison and Walker center Lester guards Kenzy and Captain Myers headline the lineup after seven wins against two losses.
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Brown Retains World Bantam Title Against Perez
Al Brown of Panama defeated Young Perez of Tunis by a one round decision to retain the world bantamweight championship. Both boxers weighed 117 pounds for the bout held in Paris.
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Gable Tea Invites Misses Dwindle in Baltimore Tour
Clerk Gable the movie star planned tea with 250 Washington Misses during a theatrical tour in Baltimore but only 18 attended signaling cooler interest in the event.
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Girl Sharpshooter Sets Perfect 300 At Unrichsville
Mildred Cessna of Cediz earns a perfect 300 in a rifle club event. She fires 44 consecutive bull’s eyes and helps Unrichaville defeat Barnesville in a shootoff 1404 to 1477.
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Deaths from influenza in 1938 England and Wales rise
In 1938 influenza deaths in London and major English and Welsh towns nearly doubled 11 434 versus 6 732 in 1992, showing a sharp increase across the region.
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