Faschist advance toward Addis Ababa heats up Rome frontline
Italian dispatches report three columns advancing on Ankober midway between Dessye and Addis Ababa as Ethiopia braces for renewed clashes near the capital. Eritrean troops push ahead to protect flanks while Sa Berenga defense tightens around Harat, with Rome signaling possible annihilation or surrender of remaining Ethiopian forces. Thousands of worn soldiers stream into Addis Ababa under Crown Prince Asta Wosan as the capital keeps its open status despite food and water shortages.
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Rome
Italy
Yiew Sorioug
Sasa Baneh
Addis Ababa
Fron
Wallaga
Emperor Trail Selassie
Asta Wosan
Addis Abshai
Tax funds in Chicago 1934 mostly for education
In Chicago during 1934 every dollar of tax payouts allocated 324 cents to education, revealing a heavy schooling burden.
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Chicago
Changed Ber Course in Tar Ex Mrs Bradford Cast
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at Jean Arthur and William Powell connected to Tar Ex Mrs Bradford with shifts in roles and careers, suggesting a transition from acting to other work under studio influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Arthur
Oppasive
William Fowell
Missouri Delegates Pledge Landon for Republican Nomination
Twenty Missouri delegates at the state convention pledged support for Governor Alf Landon of Kansas for the Republican presidential nomination. The convention adopted a resolution endorsing Landon and instructed four delegates-at-large to vote for him in Cleveland. Opposition to Landon was booed off the floor by supporters.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Arl M. Landon
Kansas
Kensan
Cleveland
London
Patterson case details insurer claims and possible poisoning
The testimony shows Greenville agent W Ambrose presenting five policies totaling 581 on the child’s life and a draft for that amount. He said Mrs Patterson declined expanding coverage citing cost. Prosecutors alleged purchase of poison before the child’s death and prior child deaths sparked inquiry last month. Defense kept secret its direct testimony plans as courttaches expected Mrs Patterson not to testify.
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W. Ambrose
Greenville
Courattaches
Patterson
Bexar County G O P to Elect Delegates
Dr J B Albright announced precinct conventions to elect delegates to the county convention will be held Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm Delegates to meet at 4 pm Tuesday May 5 in the Bexar county courthouse Delegates to the Republican state convention in Fort Worth May 26 will be chosen at the county convention Gentry P F Taylor said the party hopes to go uninstructed to withhold plans from Democrats
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J. B. Albright
Bexar County
Hart Worth
Albright
Gentry PF. Taylor
Journty Committee
Bexar
Bexar County Expands 4-H Clubs to Eighteen
County 4-H program reports 18 clubs in Bexar with 207 members. County Farm Agent Pred WW Mally notes growth since placing work under H. F. Schlemmer, with clubs active in Bulverde Locx Hill Leon Valley Pratt Converse Kirby and other communities. Members primarily raise beef and dairy calves sheep pigs and poultry while some specialize in corn grain sorghums and gardens.
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Bexar County
Mally
H. F. Schlemmer
W. W. White
St. Hedwig
Sayers
Adkins
Baldtville
Bimowngorf
Cak Island
Somerset
Edgewood
Stafford
Martinez
Sand Bueng
Viste
Hoper Offers Employment Program at Chamber Meeting
Secretary Moper unveiled a 10 point plan to boost jobs through business involvement. The Chamber of Commerce of the United States hosted the address urging cooperation and constancy between government and industry. The talk also urged surveys to gauge job creation and methods to transition workers displaced by automation. Four die in Parsons fire near W Va as blaze traps a ranger and his three children.
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Washington
Moper
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
White House
Commerce
Roper
Harper Sibley
Chambre
Roner
Aditination
Sibley
NEW Deal
Lewis H. Brown
Johns-Manville Corporation
Chamber
Parsons
W. Va
Donald R. Gandinery
Junior Bird Len America Urges Unity and New Members
A historical notice invites Birdmen and Birdwomen to join the organization with slogans about membership deadlines. It lists new members including Ross Young Oscar Wagner Jimmy Davis John Fevking III Bill Lowry Gene Kipp Gus Pape Pred Frans Buck Jr Arayando Gutierrez Mel Jewell and many others across multiple names. The misspelled text hints at a community recruitment drive and organized groups.
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Eimember
Decem
Ross Young
Oscar Wagner
Jimmy Davis
John Fevking III
Bill Lowry
Helen Exonomos
Kenneth L. Cline
Mary Elizabeth Harrison
James Beller
Clarence Raick
Night Storm Causes Hail and Lightning Across City
A storm blacked Jefferson and Travis streets with lightning and rain. Weather data shows hail pebbles, a 30 mile wind spike, and heavy rain along routes from San Antonio to Houston and beyond. Rainfall totals for April and the year are updated, with several Texas towns reporting measurable amounts.
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Jefferson
Travis
J. H. Jathee
Southern, Pacific Railroad
San Antonio
Houston
Spofford
Katy Railroad
Ware
Smithville
Union
San Angelo
Weather Bureau
Alice
Beeville
Brownsville
Carrizo Springs
Columbus
O14 San Marcos and Victoria Scores Report
O14 reports San Marcos finishing with 7.00 units and Victoria posting 0.68 units while Taylon records 110 units in the event.
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San Marcos
Taylon
Victoria
Oscar Powell Named Securities Chief for Region
Oscar Powell is slated to become regional director of the Social Security Administration, with San Antonio to host a region covering Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico. Powell, tied to Henry Alrshberg, is in Washington for talks with John G. Winant, former New Hampshire governor and Social Security Board chair. New arrivals in Chicago mention two long horned antelopes not growing horns until next year.
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Oscar
Powell
Gan Antonio Governey
Social Securities Administration
Henry Alrshberg
Washington
John G. Winant
New Hampshire
Social Securities Board
San Antonio
Texas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Chicago
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Leesburg
Ae Chage
Wissouriang Bagk Landon
Fratwes Drake
Sir Henry Morgan
Sir Frances Drake
Ghlo's
FATHE
G.O.P
Oho Teun
Weraing
America
Schenley
P.S
Schendeg
Omega
Cope
Jak S. Fite & Co. Inc
Dinaf Schenley Produce Co., Inc
Cuesta Ith
Mt Dee
HOPER
Charles Warner
Tor Sheridan
Alex Pena
Joseph Helton
Alvin Ripps
Henry McCorkle
Guy Myrick
Roy L. Adams
Udo Schmelkel
Richard Iman
Aurelia
Hernandex
Burnett
Dinus
Lupe Santos
Dorothy Ritchie
Victor Thane
Charles Roy Sneed
Joan Ort
Jimmy Stelter
Charles Todd Jr
Irene Stephens
Mildred Pehl
Ruan Garela
Paul Cantyell
Sandlee Dyer
Armangel Guerra di
Pearl Lorene Scott
J. L. Robinson Jr
Filgene Collins
Roger W.johnson
Oscar Powell
Securities
Kayzer
ADEA
Silvertowns
TEVA
Anle Devine
Goodrich
O.K
Goodrich Golden Ply
Goodrich Silvertoens
Silvertowna
Dion
Silvertown Stores
Lexington
Euclid
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