Akron Dirigible Crashes Into Atlantic During Storm
Aboard the Akron airship 77 men were aboard when it crashed near Barngal Lightship in a sudden gale. The coast guard Tucker recovered survivors and a body as Phoebus rescued four men from the sea. Navy ordered an immediate probe and President Roosevelt dispatched assistant secretary Henry La Trobe Roosevelt to coordinate rescue efforts.
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Valley Farmers Shun Out 11,147 Cars of Produce
McAllen April 1 Rio Grande Valley farmers reported 11,147 cars of vegetables produced in the past week. The total, sourced from Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific lines, compares with 18,577 cars to the same date last season. Weslaco Mercedes and San Benito topped the 1,000-car mark, with Weslaco leading.
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Gain in Students Noted at McAllen
McAllen April 4 Superintendent John H. Gregory announced 2891 scholastics in the local district, up 110 from the 1932 figure.
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John KH. Gregory
Washington Tragedy Sparks Naval Inquiry and Debate
Washington reacts to the Akron disaster as lawmakers call for a prompt, thorough investigation. Navy officials plan salvage of wreckage and bodies, while Secretary Swanson discusses replacing ships and selling the Los Angeles. President Roosevelt orders aid and contingency actions as questions swirl over airship safety and costs.
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Spanish War Vets Endorse President Roosevelt in San Angelo
Spanish American War veterans of the W.8 Cunningham camp in San Angelo vote confidence in President Roosevelt and decline action on the national economy bill reducing veterans pensions. The camp directs delegates to the State convention in Austin next month to back Wayne Shearer of Sherman for departmental commander.
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Austin
Wayne Shearer
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Two More Barter Stores Will Open in Hidalgo County
McAllen April 4 two more barter stores will open this week at Mission and Mercedes operated by the Trading and Employment Association Inc of Hidalgo County. The association issues script to laborers and this script exchanges for merchandise. Unemployed may also exchange articles with other jobless.
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Hidalgo County
Mission
Mercedes
Farmer Is Found Shot to Death Near Fredericksburg
Henry Kordak, 58, a prominent local farmer, was found dead at the gate to his field Monday. He reportedly carried a shotgun which discharged, the load striking his chest as he tripped on a wire entangling his feet. A rural mail carrier discovered the scene.
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Greatly Relieved By Black-Draught
Mrs Z W Akers of Danville Virginia reports constipation relief and renewed energy after nightly Black-Draught doses. She notes headaches and tiredness eased, aiding daily work. Children enjoy the pleasant taste of the syrup form as described.
Betty Walker to Marry Betty Compton Next Week in Cannes
Former New York mayor James J. Walker and actress Betty Compton plan a quiet wedding in Cannes next week after the required nine day period expires. A notice was filed at the cup hall yesterday, confirming the arrangement.
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James J. Walker
New York
Betty Compton
Quieily
A and M Mothers Plan Blanket Sale
SAN ANGELO Apr 4 Members of the Texas A and M Mothers club met in Ballinger Friday to discuss plans for securing wool to be spun into blankets for the student loan fund.
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M. Metless
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