Fi Uhr Rejects Randolph Field Route in Highway Dispute
County Commissioner Robert Fi Uhr rails against a Randolph field cut off to the Austin highway amid a deadlocked dispute among the state highway department the San Antonio chamber of commerce and county leaders. State officials threaten abandoning the project if Converse or Walzea routes are not included and warn millions in state funds may be lost.
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Martin
Bexar County
State Highway Department
San Antonio
Converse
Seguin Highway
Austin Highway
Broadway
East Houston Street
Army Engineers
Commisssioners’ Court
Highway Department
Walzea
Vote Tangles Over Wilde County Plan and Chamber Dispute
Commissioner Uby rejected two commission proposals and argued his plan benefits Wilde county. He said precinct No 3 voters elected him, not the chamber of commerce, and if unrepresented the people should remove him. He warned county officials against backing a right of way, casting it as a political issue. Upside Down Death in Ventura reports Luella Miller, 40, failed to recover after an open Friday operation.
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Chamber of Commitree
Chamber of Commerce
Ventura
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Not Grounds Post In Dash At Ta Fayette Ind
Indianapolis April 16 02 Friends here today offered a new reason for the ending of Wiley Post s third transcontinental stratosphere flight attempt at Ta Fayette Ind Sunday Post said his nose was sore an automatic valve poured oxygen into his rubber suit faster than the release valve could carry it fogging the windshield to see he stretched his neck and wiped moisture with his nose Finally aches crept into his nose and neck and when a clutch on the supercharger stripped he set Winnie Mas down at Purdue university airport field
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Purdue University
Mexican Highway Work Speeds Toward All Weather Travel
Jose L. Gonzales director general of the Mexico highway commission announced at a dinner by the local chamber of commerce that the project from Nueva Laredo to Mexico City is being rushed. Travel is expected to be possible all year between line F and 15. He spoke at the St Anthony hotel and was a guest at the Advertising club luncheon in the Gunter hotel Tuesday noon.
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Mexico City
Jose L. Gonzales
Mexico Highway Commission
Chamber of Commoerce
St. Anthony Hotel
Gonzales
Advertising Club
Gunter
Texas House Backing Favorable Pipeline Bill
The Texas House endorsed a favorable committee report on a bill to fund an $80 million natural gas pipeline to two unserved areas. Governor Allred urged passage to form a Texas Gas Conservation Corporation acting as state agent. Debate alleged risks of communism and a political machine. vote 12 to 5 in favor. Legislative probes into hot oil and meg petroleum issues also discussed.
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Austin
Texas House
Texas
St. Layla
Betrait
Pub Me Works Administration
Jie V. Allred
Texag Gas Conservation Corporation
Oil, Gas and Mining Committee
House
Ees
Ouster of Air Corps Chief Fuolois Faces Fresh Inquiry
Washington reports another probe may arise into the War Department unless a decision is reached on Maj. Gen. Foulois removal as chief of the Army Air Corps. A House subcommittee urges action, with former Rep. W. Frank James compiling evidence for potential use. The panel pressed for a report from Secretary Dern on Foulois after months of accusations of misconduct and inefficiency tied to airplane purchases.
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War Department
House
Benjani D. Foulois
Army Air Corps
W. Frank James
Michigan
Dern
Faulois
Remains of
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Wileh
Divorce rumor clouds Air Corps chief report
A contested report links the Air Corps chief to a period when army planes carried a wail after Postmaster General Farley canceled private air mail contracts amid a collision of policy.
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Eollycion
Barrymore Plans Divorce Move Amid California Split
New York April 16 reports say John Barrymore through his attorney plans to seek a divorce from Dolores Costello. He claimed no knowledge of actions by his California representative to force Mrs. Barrymore and their 70 children from their California home.
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New York
Coasi
Dolores Costello
John Barrymore
Wig
Galifornia
Clothiers Report Strike Now Ended
A local tailors strike ended after a "cam promise" as clothiers report a wage increase and better shop conditions were sought. Merchants declined to confirm the salary increase or discuss terms as about 200 textile workers returned to work under peaceful conditions.
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Two Held in Extortion Plot Targeting Heiress and Financier Daughter
New York and New Jersey detectives reported two men trapped in a staged extortion scheme against Mrs. James H. Cromiall and Mrs. George A. Harris, daughter of a New York financier. A third conspirator remained at large as the plot unfolded with a $5000 blackmail demand paid in marked bills.
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New Jersey
James H.R. Cromiall
George A. Harris
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