Submarine Squalus Rescue Marks Deep Ocean Salvage Record
Navy divers completed a historic rescue of 33 men from the sunken submarine Squalus, using a diving bell at 240 feet. Eight more were saved on a fourth trip, while four perished. The operation confirmed a new depth for rescue and raised questions about the vessel’s fate.
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Portremouth
Nsh
United States Navy
Fanterarchnauita Af
Fisigi
Joseph W Patterson
Oklahoma City
Bveti
Navy
CC W. Cole
Portamouth Navy Yard
San Francisco Mayor Rossi Leads Two City Fair Party
Mayor Angelo Rossi travels from San Francisco to New York with about 100 officials and supporters aboard eight train cars. The group promotes the Golden Gate Exposition while attending the United States Conference of Mayors and visiting Florida en route home.
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Angelo J. Rossi
California
Angelo J Rossi
San Francisco
Die Rin
New York
Squalus Survivor Describes Leaky Valve and Rescue Ordeal
Judson Bland, an electrician’s mate aboard the Squalus, recalls a dive test gone wrong as water entered through a ventilation valve. He details loss of power, cramped compartments, and calm crew reactions while awaiting rescue by Beaulpins and Falcon, with no panic among the crew and hopes for others to be found.
Pension Bill Raises Two Big Questions in Texas
In Austin on May 25 the Legislature passes a liberalized old age pension bill. It questions federal matching funds and the impact if no new state revenue is provided. The measure makes certain assets irrelevant to need and could add tens of thousands to the pension rolls, awaiting the governor's action.
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Austin
Texan
Toas
Senate
Conference Committee
Nelson
Witness Recounts Fatal Shooting In Liberty County Trial
Mae Liverman testified about the 1998 shooting near Ballinger that killed Dan Liverman during a confrontation with liquor enforcement agents Patrick Strickland and Row Grambell. The agents, identified as L C Davies and HB Atanley, faced murder charges connected to the incident in the 118th District Court.
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Hallingem
Texas
Dan Lavermien
Po Tirente
Mae Laveriman
Special Veniremen
118Th District Court
Pill Strickland
Pour
Mtrickland
ROW Grambell
FE S&s Cfider
HB Atanley
Liquor Control Board
Dan Liverman
Mill Strickland
del Tite
Balfour V Davies
Thin Eee Lyon
Dick Stout to Talk at Junior Chamber Meet
Dick Stout will speak at the Deltio Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting on Friday at 7 30 pm. He will discuss The Effect of low mood on Production and Improvement, drawing on Brookings material and US Junior Chamber sources. He travels to McAllen Lareda Del Rio and El Paso as part of a five speech series.
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Dick Stout
Deltio Junior Chamber of Commerce
Puenciay
Texas Furniture Company
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Brookings
Washington, DC
Brookings Institution
Alut
Atate
Wool Price Report Shows Mixed Eight Month Clips
Wool trade reports show 100000 pounds sold at 23 3/4 cents and 60 000 pounds at 23 1/2 cents as buyers and sellers move through eight month wool lots. Other transactions include 35000 sold at 23 1/2, 40000 at 20 1/4, and 250000 pounds to Allison at 22 1/2 with various buyers and warehouses naming prices and volumes across Del Rio, Kerrville, San Angelo, Brownwood, Eden, and Bracketville.
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C. Houten, Wardlaw
Proqueery Wood and Mohair Company
Duck Allieut
Munro
Kincaid
Behretner Wool and Mohair Company
Kerrville
del Rio
Allison
Zie
William Hemphill
Senclip
Joe Bo Blakeney
San Angelo
Tom Parker
Emery & Conant
Faris Baker
Fiseman & Company, Inc
Blakeney
James I. Daniel
Eden
Jeff Solis
Tom Parker Parker
Catherning & Wimberly
Willa
Bolin
Albert Pield
Miake
Kendall
Minson
Penled
Thomas Warehoune
Brownwood
Joe Sick
Colonial Wool Company
Carre & Shelton
Eleanor Baxter Dies in Brackettville
Eleanor Baxter 70 wife of A Baxter of Brackettville died at home in Brackettville Wednesday Funeral services were to be held there Thursday with interment in the Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Doran Funeral Home
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Eleanor Baxter
Brackettville
A. Baxter
Doran
Fort Clark Fifth Cavalry Band to Perform Concert
Fort Clark announces a Thursday concert by the Fifth Cavalry Band featuring marches, an overture, waltzes, caprices, and selections including Parsifal, The Star Spangled Banner finale, and Hearts Message. Band Master Geel provides notes on Parsifal as a Grail legend.
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Alfred P Cisell
Fifth Cavalry Band
Fort Clark
Tom
Knights
Wagner
Bafan
OG. F. Holmes
Atlantic Zephyra
O Bimons
Bet O HH
J. de Luca
Blankenbure
Geel
Paraifal
Motinalvat
Spain
Christ
Jherved
Bayreuth
Lavi
Mrs Hilary Doran Injured in Orange Auto Wreck
Mrs Hilary Doran and Mrs Pope were in a car wreck on Tenth Street and Park Avenue in Orange Texas last Friday. Mrs Doran suffered bruises and a cut over the right eye while Mrs Pope had a scalp wound. both women were not seriously hurt.
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Hilary Doran
Orange
Weather update for Del Rio area
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with showers tonight. Maximum yesterday 80, minimum 64. This morning's low 66.
Men in Party With Mayor Rossi Wear Colorful Hopsacking Slack Suits
A Del Rio contingent traveling home with San Francisco Mayor Angelo J. Rossi wore pastel hopsacking slack suits. Some favored shirts worn outside, others kept inside, with varied tones and fabrics. Major Palmer preferred interior wear and described travel views by air versus overland.
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Angelo J. Rossi
San Prancinco
Angelo J. Howsl
del Rio
Pearance
Burnette A. Palmer
Akde
Wool Labeling Bill Attacked By Lawmaker
A bill to require labeling of wool products sold in interstate commerce faced opposition from Senator Austin of Vermont. The proposal would reveal Virgin Wool and reclaimed wool content, with critics arguing higher costs and reduced demand. Supporters cited alleged Department of Agriculture and trade commission backing.
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Washington
Iberstate
Bedwarte Democrat
Wyoming
Department of Agriculture Bureau of Budget
Pecoral Trade Commisanion
Volunteer Firemen Will Meet Tonight
The Volunteer Firemen will meet at the fire station for a regular drill at 7 40 pm. Fire Chief Frank J Achintdt announced the meeting and urged good attendance.
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Frank J Achintdt
Brinkley Jr to End School Year at Academy Friday
John RK Brinkley Jr a first year cadet at Pearree Military Academy will finish the school year this Friday and return home for summer vacation after commencement exercises. He enrolled mid term and did not join the sub freshman class. He participated in intramural sports and was a member of the gun club and equestrian groups.
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John RK. Brinkley Jr
Academy
John . Brinkley Jr
Soti
John FC Brinkie
Findah
Schoaol
Pearek Military Academy
Erciaes
Ban Antoine
Dhinkiey Waa
Elaes and
Wes
Ue Infantry
Walt
Deepartonerct Theaeditien Te Hha
King s Chapel of the Bavey Named at Landmark Site
The Dunchy of Lancaster announced the Savoy palace chapel near the Strand will be styled henceforth the King s chapel of the Bavey. The chapel, oldest part of the Savoy complex built by Brmen de Montefort in 12349, has no tithe after 150 years of possession.
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