London Consolidated School Disaster Kills About 500
In New London Texas a gas explosion at London Consolidated school levels the building. Gov. Allred declares martial law as 500 feared dead and hundreds injured. Tens of thousands gather. Texas Rangers, Red Cross, and volunteers mobilize for rescue and body removal.
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New London
Tex
London Consolidated School
America
James V. Allred
National Guard
Roosevelt
Parent-Teacher Association
Shreveport
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Dallas
Allred
Texas Rangers
Houston
Austin
Tyler
Texas
Texas School
Stricken London Consolidated School in East Texas
In Henderson Texas the London Consolidated school, a large rural campus serving about 1500 students, was destroyed by a gas explosion linked to oil-field wealth. The district spans 30 square miles with an assessed value around 16 million dollars, built with fireproof units since 1934, and boasted facilities for stenography, music, and manual training.
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Henderson
Tex
London Consolidated School
United States
East Texas
London
New London
Tyler
Spectator Describes Torn Texas School Disaster Scene
A spectator recounts the devastation at a Texas school crisis. Amid 5000 gathered spectators, workers among oil field men cleared rubble, found crushed remains, and organized mass stretcher lines to speed bodies to a temporary morgue. The scene shifted from chaos to orderly recovery as families sought news.
Kitten Twins Pose Pattern for Wall Panel
Embroider a cuddlesome pair for a gay wall panel. Pattern 5766 includes a 14 by 18 inch transfer, a color chart, material needs, stitch illustrations, and finishing directions. Send 15 cents and your details to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. in New York.
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Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept
Fourteenth St
New York
N. Y
Duke of Windsor Title History Clarified
The Duke of Windsor title was created for George VI on December 12, 1936. It originally traced to 1331 when King Edward I granted it to the Black Prince and has been in abeyance since his death.
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George VI
Duke of Windsor
Edward I
Black Prince
Dollars and Health Encourages Healthy Living
An advice piece emphasizes that a successful life rests on good health. It warns readers against headaches stomach troubles and nervous symptoms tied to acidity and urges preventive care.
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Tidewater Associated
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Fort Worth
Spectator
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Nebr
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Doans
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