Alamo Pilgrimage Honors Leaders in Battle for Texas
A reverent San Antonio Tuesday paid homage to Alamo heroes who died for liberty. The fifty fourth Alamo Pilgrimage drew over 4000 marchers from 187 groups, with 10000 spectators along the route. Gov. Jester and other officials attended as floral tributes adorned the shrine and the Tuesday Musical Club choir sang inside the Alamo chapel.
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Passenger holds up cab on Fredericksburg road
R B Vesey, a Checkercab driver on West Cypress Street, reported being robbed by a lone passenger. The man directed Vesey to drive into the country, produced a 45 caliber revolver, and took $45, a pocketknife, and personal keys before ordering Vesey to walk on. The cab was not taken. Vesey began to pursue but heard an approaching car and stopped.
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Congress Roundup New Debate On Housing Bill
Washington April 1907 Congress debates housing legislation aiming to provide 510000 units in six years with slum clearance and farm home projects. Opponents seek amendments while Sen Flanders predicts eventual approval with limited changes. Debate touches on anti discrimination measures in public housing and broader tax and social security funding questions.
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Council Votes April Spending In Brief Meeting
City council approved April appropriations including ST8S57 for materials and supplies $39,338 for payroll $1167 for airport administration building supplies $10008 for street department expenses $2037 for gravel and $2191 for station supplies Youth program notice and stray promotional text omitted as nonessential.
Oil Men Study Taxation In New Orleans Meeting
In New Orleans on April 19, oil men gathered to study taxation as part of a federal tax conference. Speakers on the first day discussed broadening the social security system while opposing federal legislation to widen tax ranges and criticizing government overreach.
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New Jersey Primary Set
Newark April 19. New Jersey selects major party candidates for the November substate election. Light enthusiasm has dipped but voters are expected to participate and party contenders aim to win key state races.
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Peace Restored After Street Fights in Salta
HUENOS AIRES April 19 Argentine army restored peace in Salta after violent street fighting between police and workers taking part in a general strike. Correspondents report three killed and 31 wounded in a two and a half hour clash yesterday afternoon near the Bolivian frontier.
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Greek Army Rout Rebels in Grapimos Mountains Victory
Greek troops claimed a decisive victory over Communist rebels in the Grapimos mountains, inflicting heavy losses on April 19 in Athens. The brief dispatch notes a successful campaign push by government forces.
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