US Senate votes to repeal the 18th Amendment
The Senate approves repeal of the 18th Amendment by a 63 to 23 vote. A pardons measure for a Stephens boy proceeds to the House for Garner action as other items face consideration.
16 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Breckenridge American
Location
Breckenridge, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1933
Page
1
The Senate approves repeal of the 18th Amendment by a 63 to 23 vote. A pardons measure for a Stephens boy proceeds to the House for Garner action as other items face consideration.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a three percent fire penalty and various scattered phrases including names like Susan and TD. The passage is garbled with nonsensical sequences, providing no coherent event, date, or location to summarize.
A Chicago mayor and four others were injured when a crazed assailant attacked at a public event. Police report several victims including Mayor Cermak, with suspected motive under investigation. Witnesses describe chaotic scene and urgent medical responses at the site.
Unclear OCR fragment describes a gunman incident with fighting over strength and a person named Sonia. Readable text is limited and no verifiable outcomes or dates. no identifiable organizations or locations are confirmed. The fragment lacks coherent facts for a solid summary.
Senate committees question how highway funds are disposed with officials pressed to account for allocation patterns and project outcomes as lawmakers seek transparency on federal and state transportation dollars and program impact.
A fragmented notice reports a banquet event linked to a polo game with merchants preparing to close. The garbled text mentions Donkeys and local figures amid plans for an auction or sale component and venue concerns.
A garbled notice mentions a chariot race slated for Friday with unclear details. The readable text points to an event timing around 8 and references participants or teams, though names and places are unreadable. The fragmentary source suggests a local sports or fairground page item with likely crowd interest.
A fragmented local item from a 1900s era page reports a sporting or social action tied to a community group. Readable names and places are unclear but the notice mentions a teen event and a local address.
A brief note reports Lions plan discussions on Donkey Polo with unclear details and no confirmed event specifics or participants due to fragmented text.
A chaotic playoff in the oil industry race ended amid confusion and disputed results. Officials pledged reviews as competitors claimed fairness concerns while the crowd waited for a transparent ruling.
Breck may join the bull league as talks continue about eligibility and team alignment. unclear fragments point to scheduling considerations and potential matches against regional rivals.
Breck merchants oppose a proposed sales tax measure. The imperfect OCR shows limited readable text but indicates local business leaders resist new levies and potential impacts on prices and commerce. Further details are not legible in the fragment.
Postal workers at the beet factory community effort saw employees contribute funds and time to support local relief. The project highlighted teamwork and civic spirit among staff, with organizers citing practical aid and solidarity amid ongoing local needs.
Fragmentary text describes a death by leap or fall. Names and details are unclear after OCR errors. The readable bits mention a person and possible location but lack concrete facts for a full headline.
A dramatic rescue tale unfolds as a girl outsmarts a kidnapper in a tense incident. The assailant’s plan unravels under quick thinking and brave action, ending without serious harm to the victim. Local authorities investigate and caution remains for similar threats.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a child in a car and mentions names and places in disrupted form. Details are unreadable, with many garbled words and missing context making it difficult to extract a clear event or outcome.
Mrs Joe Gill is recognized in Breck for her role in a local armory event as described. The notice highlights community involvement and the event setting at Breck venue with local interest.
Fragmentary OCR text presents scattered names and terms like Seema Sul Rerrwed and Rene with no coherent story. Readable portions are insufficient to identify people, organizations, or events. The piece lacks a clear-centered event or outcome to summarize.
A garbled OCR item notes a car wreck near a scenic area with unclear details. The readable parts mention a traveler, a destination, and a sequence of places or names, but specifics such as people, dates, or exact location remain unreadable.
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