Entertaining World Fair Bits and Army Records Feats
Carnival leaders sought privacy for Gen Italo Balbo during the Chicago World’s Fair visit while observers recall quirky military record keeping. The war department disputed a forage bill after an officer’s slip, costing the Army $50 in seed and postage with long-running appeals. Local notes mention Renny Benthall as master of ceremonies and a school quiz-tablet scare amid prep at Bracken Ridge. Old San Antonio homes reveal walnut beds carved by Paul Mauteaux Sr. around 1850.
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Chicago
Faw
Italo Balbo
Atmada
General Balbo
Awell
United States Army
Peter
Tals
War Department of Washington
War Department
Washington
San Antonio
Paul Mauteaux Sr
F D R Orders Probe of Cloth Imports
President Roosevelt ordered the tariff commission to survey bleached cotton imports and their impact on American industry. The study will examine Japanese print cloth and broader Japan U S trade, including American raw cotton sales, to determine potential duties changes.
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F.D.R
Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
Tariff Commission
Japan
Hauptmann Appeals to Supreme Court in Death Penalty Case
Rosecrans filed 149 assignments of error in the appeal from the Flemington trial court verdict and death sentence. He argues the verdict was tainted by biased press, mob atmosphere, Lindbergh’s presence, and courtroom conduct. Prosecution claims jurisdiction and constitutional rights were violated, seeking higher review.
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S.J
Beguert Rosecrans
Burne Alcherd Hauptman
Hauptmann
United States Supreme Court
Rosecrans
New Jersey
Sertente
Flemington Trial Cours
Col
Charles A. Sandbergh
Elst
Rogeer Ana
Hauptmann Wes Sealnst
Justies
New Jersey Supreme Court
Thomas W. ‘Trenchard
Lindbergh
United States
Hunterdon
Mercer
Five finalists for school queen at Lock Hill carnival
Ora Tee Bald Martha Evers Hazel Engle Dorothy Uebe and Dorothy Dickson vie for the queen crown at a Saturday festival from 2 pm to midnight on the Lock Hill school grounds. Invitations go to nearby community schools for the crowning. An all female wedding, color booths, dances, a minstrel show and Spanish dance headline the entertainment with a fish pond and fortune telling booth.
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Ora Tee Bald
Martha Evers
Hazel Engle
Dorothy Uuebe
Dorothy Dickson
Mega
Lock Hill
Park
BP. Ma
Library Closed Monday in observance of San Jacinto Day
Public library in San Antonio will close Monday to observe San Jacinto Day. Affected hours and services will resume the following day.
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San Antonio
Beverly Wills Letter Reflects Water War Politics
Beverly Wills writes from Call on April 20 discussing a Georgia governor and secession talk, mentions partitioning relief funds, aims to pressure Oklahoma and California to avoid actions that would trigger water shutoffs by Secretary Ickes, compares wartime rhetoric from Hitler and Mussolini, and notes Hugh Jahn's recent act of taking the rap.
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Beverly Wills
Georgia
Betshia
Oklahoma
California
Ickes
Hitler
England
Mussolino
Hugh Jahn
Will
Grime Bills Up in Senate and House Action Chronicle
In Austin on April 2, the Texas Senate planned a session amid a partial quorum as representatives took a day off. Aims included speeding criminal justice via crime investigation committee bills, while the House stalled on an independence celebration funding of 3 million dollars and adjusted differences with the Senate. A horse race wagering repeal measure, urged by the governor, moved to the Governor’s calendar after a tie, and an educational appropriation of 30.6 million dollars for the next two years faced House-senate comparisons. The Lower Colorado river authority gained authority to issue 20 million in revenue bonds, and a bill creating the Types Colorado river district in Coke and Tom Green counties passed the House.
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Senate
Texas
Representatives
House
Colorado River
Colorado Siyer
Coke
Tom Green
Flowers Fete Tickets on Sale at Municipal Auditorium
Tickets for the Bouquet of Flowers fete to be held at the Municipal Auditorium Wesday night are now on sale at the auditorium. Mrs Thomas Ethridge Jr, chairman of ticket sales, says a seven room house at 1724 La marks is for sale at 2000 dollars see Glass at the altheatron 19 Light Classifieds.
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Thomas Ethridge Jn
Georgia tensions mix with New Deal debates in 1930s relief fight
In Forsyth Georgia Governor Talmadge blasts federal relief policy as he defends state funds and attacks the New Deal in a dramatic dispute. Senator Long and allies resist Secretary Ickes to withhold works funds, while Louisiana considers state control over projects. Several states face relief assurance questions as nationwide debate intensifies ahead of elections.
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Hi. G
Macy P. Long
Talmadge
Georgia
Roosevelt
Retier
Hastings
Republican
Delaware
Rellet
Campain
Mastinas
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Persis
Casellow
Barry K. Hopkins
Retief
Benator Long
Louisiane
Ivkes
Long
Ite
Torward
A. P. ‘Tuswell
Louisiana Highway Commission
Secretary of the Interior
Highway Commission
Hopking
Tennessee
Worida
North
South Carolina
Virginia
New Jersey
Uap
UCO
Hopkins
Forsyth
Popular Song Series Starts On NBC Network
A new hour long broadcast titled The Hit Parade will debut on NBC networks including WOAT. Leanin Hayton will lead the band with Gaga De Lay Ray Thompson and Johnny Tauser as vocalists. The show ranks top weekly songs using four indices such as sheet music sales and radio requests. Sponsors plan offices in New York Chicago and Los Angeles.
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SL McLean
NBC
Woat
T P. Wm
Leanin Hayton
Gaga de Lay
Ray Thompson
Johnny Tauser
Jeud- Me
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Lightning Strike Minor Injury Near Dakota Street
A lightning bolt struck during a rainstorm hitting Ralph Siler, 22, of 928 Dakota Street. He escaped serious injury, dazed with a numb right arm, and was taken to Robert B. Gren Hospital for evaluation. The strike burned a screen door at his back porch.
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Manea
Ays
Ralph Siler
Dakota Street
Siler
Robert B. Gren
Tax receipts surge in March revenue report
Washington reports March tax collections surged with total receipts near $507 million, up 43 percent from a year ago. Liquor taxes climbed to $92.92 million, reflecting a shift from liquor withdrawals, while corporation and individual income taxes also rose sharply.
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Washington
DE. C
Treasury
Guy
Warrant for West Raider Arrest Linked to Sheriff Unit
A warrant for Deputy Sheriff Andy Barker, linked to Sheriff Albert W. West Jr’s tracing squad, was flown from Duval County to San Antonio. Barker, hospitalized with injuries, faces a charge of theft by conversion tied to a 1929 Chevrolet coach medal. The complaint, filed in San Diego Justice court, cites Texas Ranger involvement and a $500 bond.
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Albert W. West Jr
San Antonio
Duval County
Texas
Marlin ‘Trejo
Barker
Nix
Ballée
Justice of
Fearé Dan
Garpus Christi
Government agency balks at 150 million erosion fund proposal
Washington officials debate the use of 150 million dollars to aid erosion control. A high Agriculture Department official suggests 50 million would suffice, arguing efficiency over massive spending. Treasury reports show receipts and expenditures for the year with big emergency outlays.
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Washington, D.C
Veteram
ROE
Congress
Roosevelt
Department of Agriculture
Dust storms spurred prep work in Texas Panhandle project
In Dalhart on April 20 Farmers learn wind erosion control under a U S government project amid drought risk. Finnell, regional soil expert, stresses long term preparation 10 months to a year and practices like crop stubble use moisture conservation windbreak trees and emergency crops. Project aims to demonstrate methods to halt wind erosion and protect soil across the western wind swept area with seed and labor subsidies.
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James L. Rilgallen
Bersice Dalhart
H.H. Fine Mel
Anvorita
Finnell
Ab Dathart
Texas Panhandle
Fynnett
Bins
Daltart
Pinnell
Saraton
Finnetl
Tinatuca
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