Pink boll worm threat urged for Texas and Mexico
Governor Hobby appointed a commission to study the pink boll worm in the Laguna region near Torreon Mexico. The findings show about 62 percent infestation and warn that without effective control cotton cannot be grown there. They call for coordinated federal and Texas action, quarantine measures with Mexican authorities, and strict fumigation of freight to prevent spread. Farmers across Texas are urged to eradicate the pest locally and support border cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobby
Laguna
Torreon
Mexico
Texas
Federal Department of Agriculture
Commission
Artificial flavors and colors threaten candy safety
A San Antonio investigation into synthetic fruit flavors and coal tar colors warns they may harm children. The piece urges stronger labeling and a ban on dangerous ingredients, stressing parents must buy only from reputable dealers to shield kids from dangerous sweets.
Practical Experience Aimed at High School Sales Studies
Omaha outlines a plan allowing high school commerce students to gain real world retail work experience in city stores. Students attend daily from 8 20 a m to 2 15 p m and receive school credit via store records. No pay for three months then 25 cents an hour for nine months, then 20 cents hourly until graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
High School of Commerce
Gompers Returns From Mexico City Labor Convention
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor and the executive council arrive in Nuevo Laredo after attending the Pan American Federation of Labor convention in Mexico City. The delegation will cross the Rio Grande this afternoon and head north. Gompers was reelected president of the Pan American Federation of Labor, with Guatemala announced as the next host city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Nuevo Laredo
Samuel Gompers
American Labor Organization
Mexico City
Pan-American Federation of Labor
Rio Grande
Guatemala
Protect the Children Poisoning Candy Death in San Antonio
A baby boy dies in San Antonio from coloring matter in candy given by his father. The editorial condemns profiteering manufacturers and stresses laws against deleterious substances in food, arguing some use dangerous colors for profit. It warns that few exploiters ignore health for money, despite claims of harmless additives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Unit Ir
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted in Household Use
An advertiser touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as pleasant safe and reliable for coughs and colds. It has long been used and well regarded in homes especially by mothers of young children since it contains no opium or other harmful drug. Try it when needed.
Dallas Municipal Farm Aids Inmates To Regain Lifepath
Dallas officials describe the city farm at White Rock Lake as a reform program rebuilding stamina and moral strength in inmates. Commissioner L B Mc Gee cites success with a former criminal from idleness to steady work and new life, noting self financing through farm profits and daily progress reports. The program houses both genders, with segregated housing and a resident matron for women, under close oversight by a farm director.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
City of
L. B. McGee
City Farm Institution
McGee
City Farm
White Rock Lake
White Rock Farm
Special presidential train and delegations return
The five car Mexican presidential train and three Pall mais with the Laredo delegation returned to Laredo at 6 am. General Manuel Perez Treviño and staff plus Mexican governors and officials enjoyed visits to San Antonio Austin and Waco. The Waco welcome included Lions Club and Chamber activities, a Raleigh Hotel breakfast, sightseeing, a banquet, and a grand ball. A San Antonio concert capped the trip before a late return. Governor Neff and Waco hosted a warm reception for the delegations after Mexican inauguration ceremonies in Mexico City.
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Leredo
Tweredo
Manuel Perez Trevislo
Obregon
Laredo
Pat Morris Neff
San Antonio
Austin
Neff
Waco
Raleigh
Baylor University
Raleigh Hotel
Lion's Club
Waco Chamber of Commerce
Cotton Palace Association
Waco Cotton Palace
General Trevisio
Alamo City
Old Old Market Hall
Grutters
Pat M. Neff
Texas
Neil
Mexico City
President Obregon
Constipation Advice Promotes Chamberlain's Tablets
A brief health note advises keeping bowels regular to maintain waste removal, likening bowel movement to sewerage system function and recommending Chamberlain's Tablets when needed for good health.
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Chamberlain
Worth Considering On Colds And Cough Remedy Use
Consider others' experience with colds to reduce time and trouble. Obtain Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and use it faithfully at the onset. Many families have used this preparation successfully for years and hold it in high esteem. It is excellent.
Presidential Train Heads Back to Mexico After Laredo Visit
Mexican presidential train carrying General Manuel Treviso and officials crossed to the Mexican side of the Rio Grande after a day in Nuevo Laredo. The party enjoyed an air tour over Laredo, toured Fort McIntosh, and will depart at 7 pm toward Mexico City.
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Laredo
Fort McIntosh
Cochran
Iis
Captain Gwynn
Nuevo Laredo
General Treviso
Treviso
Texas
General Trevisio
Colonel Cochran
Gwynn
Laredos
Rio Grande
Trevillo
Delegates Visit Laredo During Warehousemen’s Tour
In San Antonio annual convention inviting them, 107 Central Warehousemen's Club delegates including 30 women arrived in Laredo by train. They were met by J. Seymour Denike and chamber members, toured Mexican Nuevo Laredo, viewed North and South Laredo onion fields, and enjoyed hospitality before returning to San Antonio for onward travels.
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San Antonio
J. Seymour Denike
Laredo
Central Warehousemen’s Club
Denike
U. S. Public Health Service
Rio Grande
United States
Randolph Robertson
Nuevo Laredo
Chamber of Commerce
Iran
Central Warehousemen's Club
Texas Warehousemen’s & Transfermen's Club
FL Kk. Scobey
Texas
Sunday Lunch Ad at Travelers Hotel Listed
An assortment of notices appears including an advertisement for Sunday lunch at the Travelers Hotel dated January 21 1981. The page also lists probate court updates and public notices from Hamilton notel special judge D McNeill Turner presiding and other civic items. The ad urges readers to check our column for ad placement and price cuts on tires and tubes offered by Texas Auto Sales Co. at South Side Jarvis Plaza.
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Travelers Hotel
San Agustin Church
Ines Garcia Ramon
Texas Auto Sales Co
South Side
Jarvis Plaza
Hamilton Notel
Mra. Bragg
Masonic Meeting Called for Laredo Lodge 647
A called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 647 A F and A M is set for Friday evening January 21 at 7 40 o clock Work in B A and F C degrees All visiting brethren are invited to attend R B LEE W M
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Laredo
A. F
R. B, Lee
W. M
Satisfied visit on Zapata road work and gravel pits
Yesterday County Judge Winslow County Commissioner Johnson and Highway Engineer Spence with contractor W T Montgomery inspected the road toward the Zapata county line and gravel pits. They found progress satisfactory and planned irrigation aided by farmers to flood ditches and sprinkling wagons from the city for hard to reach stretches.
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Winslow
J. 8. Johnson
Spence
W. T. Montgomery
Zapata
S. N. Johnson
Chacon Creek
Tom Mix at the Royal Theater in Prairie Trails
At Laredo Movies Tom Mix appears at the Royal Theater today and tomorrow in Prairie Trails a Fox attraction. The star is said to be at his best in this latest offering and many admirers are expected to attend to witness the performance.
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Tom Mix
the Royal
Prairie Trails
Royal Theater
Mix
Fixed by George at Strand Tomorrow
Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran present the Sprightly comedy Fixed by George at the Strand tomorrow. The show promises hearty laughs and lampoons those who pry into others affairs as George’s attempt to fix things lands him in many embarrassing yet humorous situations.
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George
Strand
Eddie Lyons
Lee Moran
Fear of New Salvadoran Revolution Shakes Central America
From Tegucigalpa Honduras on January 21 reports say Unionists in Salvador fear a fresh uprising as plans for a Central American union face opposition. Arturo Araujo leads the rebellion, aided by Guatemalan sympathizers, with arrests and deportations already in motion. Honduras blocked arms to Salvador, and Araujo fled to avoid pursuit. Leaders in Guatemala prepare another push to topple Melendez, while U.S. intervention looms as a potential peace catalyst.
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Associated Press
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Republic of Salvador
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Salvador
Estrada Cabrera
Carlos Melendez
Jorge
Arturo Araujo
Araujo
Melendez
United States
Mexico
Central America
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Gompers
Manuel Perez Treviso
Alvaro Obregon
Trevilio
17Th Infantry
Tamaulipas
Nuevo Leon
Coahuila
Chihuahua
Cross Boundary Line
Warehousemen’s Club
D. McNeill ‘Turner
Mullally
Will W. Gregg
Times Office
Farragut Street
San Marcos
Juarez Plumbing
Federal Building
Matamoros Street
Palot
Fidel Cantu
Laredo “Movies
John ©. Fremont
Savannah
New York City
John Barvard
Mississippi River
Ashantis
Accra
London Daily News
Amadeus
Madrid
Mr. Brooks
Zanzibar
Irish Republican Assembly
Ireland
Free State
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