Bridge contract award links Bonham to Durant across Red River
The Oklahoma Highway Commission awarded a 335510.12 dollar contract to Kansas City Bridge Co for a steel and concrete bridge across Red River between Bonham and Durant. The 0.399 mile structure should be finished in 240 working days, with bond due in ten days. Sponsored by Oklahoma and Texas highway officials, the project boosts Bonham’s economy and promises easier trade with East Texas.
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Joe Marshall Narrowly Escapes When Truck Wrecks Near Bonham
Joe Marshall escaping death after a wood-filled truck runs into a hole near Clutter's Gin north of Bonham. The front wheel tore off, the cab wrecked, and the vehicle tipped onto a high bridge guard rail. Marshall crawled free unhurt, grinning at the wreckage.
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Strike Deadlock Eases As Pacific Coast Walkout Debates Opened
Associated Press reports signs of progress as coastwide ship operators and union spokesmen in San Francisco agree to debate issues ending the forty day port blockade. A demand to call out the Inuitia and an appeal by a judge mark recent developments in the strike at J I Case Co. of Racine Wisconsin.
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J I Case Co
Racine Wis
Baldwin Answers Summons as Edward Considers Renunciation
London reports Prime Minister Baldwin reached Fort Belvedere to receive Edward's final decision on renunciation of the throne or Wallis Simpson. The king may withhold the decision for PM Baldwin to brief the House of Commons. Duke of Kent is thought to have attended the meeting amid Mrs. Simpson's pledge to support the king. The public hopes the crown comes first.
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Thugs Shoot D druggist in Otto then court arraignment
A druggist named Kattman in Otto was shot by two hoodlums who smashed his door and stole cigarettes worth 25 dollars. Investigating police found untaxed liquor and Kattman is set for arraignment Tuesday.
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Two Killed and Several Injured In Auto Crash
In a foggy Fort Worth highway collision near Denton on Monday three Gartonville youths Dentin Wilkerson Neal Wilkerson Jr and O R Janson were seriously hurt while Harold G Johnson survived with minor injuries Mrs Rippetoe died instantly and her husband died later after suffering a broken neck and other injuries in the crash involving a Bartonville car and a Rippetoe vehicle.
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Untold Death In Philippines Flood Leaves Thousands Homeless
In the Cagayan valley flood disaster described as the Philippines’ greatest, floodwaters swept thousands to their deaths and left many more homeless. The full extent of the tragedy may never be known.
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Philippines
Associated Press
Manila
Cagayan
Story of Loss and Recoup of Fortunes Told
Investigators told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that the late Van Swearingen brothers lost a three million dollar rail system in 1935 and recovered it without providing the funds. The testimony was given during the committee’s hearing in Washington.
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Cotton Market Opens Disrupted by January Lockout
The New York cotton market opening for January is unavailable with a closing price 12.14 noted. Previous trading showed 12.07 on Monday as markets adjust to unsettled conditions.
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Munday
Beverly Hills Trial Echoes Crucifixion Claim at Mansion
A Beverly Hills court hears testimony about a crucifixion scene described by a woman at a mansion used by three Los Angeles leaders of a relutgus movement. Defendants Joan and Warner Hunt and H. B. Smith face charges of disturbing the peace and abetting a nuisance as witnesses recount visions linked to St John the Divine.
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Sherman Denison Highway Beautification Project Begins
Sherman Dension highway wall beautification from Sherman to Denison 1 is set to begin December 11 under a November work order. A. Lyman Egan & Company of Dallas won the contract to plant trees and shrubs along Highway 75 at a cost around 6491.30, employing about forty men in two shifts. The plan aims to harmonize with the natural scenery using five tree varieties and assorted shrubs.
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A. A. Walker
Pope Recovers From Leg Paralysis at Vatican
Vatican reports Pope Pius is confined to bed as cold weather delays his return to duties. He remains under care after suffering leg paralysis with no date set for resumption.
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Associated Press
Vatican City
Pope Pius
Wally Simpson Determined to Marry King
Friends in Cannes report Wally Warfield Simpson remains set on a morganatic marriage to King Edward VIII. They say she offered nothing to deter him and still hopes the king will choose marriage while retaining the throne.
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Associated Press
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France
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Argentina Signs Treaties to Win Western Peace Support
Buenos Aires reports Argentina will sign four long ratified treaties to win the support of other American republics in a drive to guarantee peace in the western world. Foreign Minister Lamune said the declaration follows a survey among delegates of eight American republics without ratified agreements at the Inter-American conference.
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America
Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Republica
Lamune
Sub Zero Weather Ends in Midwest Nine Die
Moderating weather ends a deadly sub-zero spell in the Middle West. Nine deaths blamed on the cold, with six in the Dakotas and Minnesota, and three in Illinois as temperatures rise to ten to twenty degrees above zero.
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Associated Press
Middle West
Dakotas
Minnesota
Illinois
Bitter Cold Delays Fascist Move Near Madrid Front
Madrid dispatch reports heavy artillery raking insurgent lines while bitter cold hinders the fascist assault on the capital outskirts. Twenty one killed in an insurgent air attack on Guadalajara, the provincial capital northeast of Madrid, as fascists plan a move toward the university city barricades.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Attac
Guadalajara
Norwegian Ship Bombed by Planes Kills One Man
OSLO Norway Dec 8 the foreign office was informed that the steamer Gumnes was bombed by insurgent Spanish planes while entering the Seville harbor and one seaman was killed. The ship owner said the vessel was empty and on the way to collect ore, never carrying contraband. An investigation timeline is underway.
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Associated Press
Oslo
Norway
Foreign Office
Gumnes
Seville
Cotton Production Rises Above Last Year Says Agriculture Dept
The Department of Agriculture reports this year's cotton production at 1,407,000 hundredweight equivalents, or about 1,765,000 bales. This is 7,000 higher than last month’s forecast and over last year by 1,765,000. Texas shows an indicated production of 2,945,000.
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Texas
East and West Texas Weather Report Tonight
East Texas and West Texas enjoy fair skies with warmer temperatures expected tonight. Southwest Texas may see similar mild conditions as the region edges toward warmer overnight readings.
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East Texas
West Texas
Bose Shows Poison Can Mutate Metal, Antidotes Restore
Sir Jagadis Bose reports that certain poisons alter metal properties while antidotes can reverse the damage. The Indian scientist demonstrates the reversible effects on metal quality under controlled conditions, highlighting chemical resilience.
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