Railroads to use radio to control long freight trains
Washington reports railroads plan rapid advance in five years to establish locomotive radio for freight movement. ARA president Rishton told the Federal Radio Commission that radio offers greater efficiency, safer handling, and cost savings, with experiments using 109 to 130 meter waves.
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Washington
Aailroads
R. 2
Aishton
American Railway Association
Federal Radio Commission
Rishton
Commission
New Test for Drunks Uses Breath Bladders in Court
An English magistrate system once held that two litres of breath with 1.5 milligrams of alcohol meant drunkenness. A football bladder of about two litres now tests defendants who deny charges by blowing into it. If the result exceeds 40 per cent, the magistrate deems it conclusive and imposes a stiff fine.
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Aan Singlish
Prohibition agents foil basement liquor capture on Walnut Street
Prohibition agents and dogs confronted an alleged operation in a Walnut Street basement. After reinforcements arrived, authorities subdued the suspects during a confrontation, seizing liquor, equipment, and detaining two men.
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Cine
Attention Pytians Officers Installation Notice
By order of the Chancellor Commander, officers installation set for Tuesday in February. All requested to attend.
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W.oow. Gee
Thos
Features on the Air February 7 1939 station listings
Radio guide lists February 7 features across networks WEAF WRC WGR WSAL WGN and others with scheduled programs at 6 7 and 8 pm including Voters Service What Congress is Doing Stromberg Carlson Hour Seiberling Singers Eveready Lincoln feature and Auction Bridge Games among station lineups and call letters.
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WEAF
WRC
WGR
WSAL
WGN
WYMJS
WLOO
WOC
WIEAS
Stromberg-Carlson
WJZ
WEZ
WEAL
WHAM
KUBKA
WJR
KYW
KW Wien
Seiberling
Whe
WGY
WTAM
KSD
WSM
WMC
WSB
Eveready
Lincoln
WWJ
WCCO
WDAIF
WSH
Wen
WEAM
WwWua
WTMJ
Kab
WSL
Chrysler Attracts Greater Interest in Lowered Prices
Chrysler reports stronger public interest after price cuts effective January 10 for the New A and Great New te models. Prices range from 900 to 1105 with a roadster at 1107, two-door sedan at 1005, and business coupe at 1005. Distributors note increased showroom attendance and higher order volume across major cities including New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Boston Cleveland St Louis Cincinnati Atlanta Baltimore San Francisco Los Angeles Seattle and Dallas.
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Chrysler
TW. Frazer
New York
Chicaga
Detvot
iMhikuaketp
Hupmobile Adds Chic Convertible Models for Centaurs
A two seat cabriolet announced for the New flupmobile Stix of the Centaurs includes optional rumble seat. Features factory and custom equipment such as cowl lights trunk rack wire or disc wheels and a full crowned fender design with a military visor and forward tilting windshield. Main color is Trawthorne green with Aunibor green window surround and black windshield frame. Rear curtain removable. Custom trim matches color scheme across wheels bumpers and tire covers.
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Tess
Giant of the En
Mystery Sleep Misread Sparks Local Panic
A Des Moines area farmer boy napped in a dog house on the highway and prompted fears of foul play. Authorities traced the boy after neighbors spotted a pair of shoes protruding from a nearby dog house, ending the search with no crime found.
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Des Moines
Rail Heads Should Be Tied Says U S Judge
Houston February 7 Federal Judge Hutcheson indicated criminal contempt proceedings should be brought against four officers of the Southern Pacific Lines of Louisiana and Texas for violating court injunctions restraining them from interfering with operation of Brotherhood Railway Clerks. Officials named are Lull Ward Torian Mann. Penalties will be used strictly.
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U.S
Houston
Hutcheson
Southern Pacific
Louisiuna
Texas
Brotherhood Railway
L. M. Lull
Southern Douncific Lines
Louisiana
Ward
J. OG. Torian
W. R. Mann
Oldbury Council plans one child housing policy
The council of Oldbury Worcestershire aims to build houses for married couples with at most one child. If the population rises further, ten tenants would need to surrender possession.
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Council of
Oldbury
Worcestershire
Weight Loss Telegram Joke From Nebelspalter
A comedic telegram exchange shows a wife boasting a spa weight loss claim as four weeks halves her weight and asking how long to stay, answered by the husband with another four weeks. The gag comes from Nebelspalter’s wit in German language humor.
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Nebelspalter
Defies Senate As Cok Stewart Refuses Answers Before Panel
Robert W. Stewart, chair of Standard Oil of Lodsiana, faced a Senate committee probing Teapot Dome leases and profits from Continental Trading Company. He refused to answer, was arrested by a Senate sergeant at arms, and secured release via a writ of habeas corpus returnable later.
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Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company of
Lodsiana
Senate
Teapot Dome
Continental Trading Company
Semreoantut Arms
Menph
Die for pennies at light store tragedy near Pierpont
Tolliver and his wife were killed in their light store at Pierpont for 68 cents. The couple died in a double tragedy over a small amount of money, found near the scene.
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Snoch
Tolliver
Pierpont
Touc tie Lucq Mariss Dinner Invitation By Wrong Number
Joan laments misdialed invitation. a passing show scene centers on an accidental invite to a grand dinner. The exchange frames a comic misconnection sparked by a wrong number.
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Touctie Lucq
Mariss
Joan
Mason Williams Dies in San Antonio
Mason Williams, 47, San Antonio attorney known across Southwest Texas, died at his home on West Magnolia Avenue after a short illness. He practiced law since 1895, served 66 years as attorney for the San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad, and was attorney for the San Antonio board of education for two years. He is survived by his widow Rose Williams, a son Joe Mason Jr. of Boston, and a daughter Page Albrecht of the Philippine Islands. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
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San Antonio
Jfeh
Mason Williams
Texas
West
Magnolia Avenue
Willams
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad
San Antonio Board of Education
Rose Williams
Joe Mason Jr
Boston
Page Albrecht
Philippine Islands
Whippet Named Top Small Car Aided by Merit Field
Whippet popularity grows as a compact car with a perfected four cylinder design gains attention nationwide. Merchants credit high build quality and proven performance for rising buyer interest eight months after its modernizing launch. Experts note Whippet’s advanced construction and a motor delivering 100 percent more power than official ratings at lower operating costs and strong stamina.
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Willys- Overland
Weo
SUI
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G. OT. Stanton
Radio Committee
The
Railway Association
Stanton
Richmond
R. E. Afishton
American Raihway Association
Cain
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Laredo Daily Times
TOU
Cali
Hupmobile
Mrk
Maries
Ctly
AO Mere Sitadow
S. A
TIMES
Hecht
Commercial Signs Company and Mirror Manufacturers
W C. Rebles
F. A. Seiberling
Red
Laredo Auto Sales Co
Astrel
Tpiseh
RC Arrien TE
Detroit
Graham Brothers
J. B. DaCamara
Santa Maria Ave
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