City to Pay Police and Fire Back Pay in Spears Settlement
San Antonio city officials say back pay for police and firemen under Spears law will total 424,280 and be paid within 60 days or three weeks after bond approval. City Attorney J Ira Kercheville explained delays due to legal technicalities and the need to route bonds through Chicago firm Chapman and Culler before issuance and payout to warrant holders.
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Réneent
Austin
Mary Brown and Husband Make Up in New York
New York August 3 Mary Kirk Brown allegedly reconciles with her fourth husband Robert As Keetly Jr after mutual friends say the falling out was exaggerated. Keetly reportedly visited his bride at a hospital and reassured her neglect was imagined as Mary remains in a troubled condition.
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New York
Mary Kirk Brown
Robert As Keetly Jr
Councilman Named in Assault Charge
Rochester N Y Aug 9 Acting assistant city marshal Jats Boweling said assault charges were filed against City Councilman Wilfred Martineau who was arrested earlier after a disturbance. Paul M W Cote head of an Itub pendent alaio workers union was beaten at his home by men who threatened him with "for 5 re." The extent of Cotes injuries remained undetermined pending X ray exams.
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N. 1
Boweling
Carmeliman
Wilfred Martineau
Paul M. W. Cote
Itub| Pendent Alaio Workers’ Union
Cole
Strike Slated in Armour Dispute In Chicago Plant
The Packinghouse Workers' Organizing Committee prepares for a nationwide call affecting Armor meat plant workers in Chicago. Landera and other leaders voted last night to mobilize BWG members over dismissal of a group in the slicing room amid ongoing disputes.
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Armor Anit
Chigaga
Landera
Siian
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Dutch cabinet formed to end political crisis
Amestedam Aug 8 Dirk van De Geer leader of the Christian Traditionalist party formed a new cabinet and will present ministerial names to Queen Wilhelmina today for approval. Last Friday the queen asked De Geer to form a cabinet in an effort to end the Netherlands eight week old political crisis.
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Slaying of Wanda Dworecki ties to counterfeit ring
Camden detectives linked the 17 year old minister's daughter Wanda Dworecki's murder to a counterfeit money ring probe. Police questioned five young men amid signs the crime may involve threats and past molestation attempts. Dworecki, who left home for a drug store, faced threats urging her to stay silent. Her father Rev Walter Dworecki, a Polish Baptist minister, had past charges over bogus notes and inquiries focus on insurance policies totaling about $2,695.
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Lawrence P. Doran
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Miss Dwoveck
Sabotage Probed in Wright Aircraft Plant Thefts
The Wright Aeronautical plant at Paterson New Jersey faces suspected sabotage after a wave of accidents and thefts. Roy Post tests workers with a truth device as outside help is called in amid reports of careless handling and petty pilfering. Company treasurer Dlaries King notes uncertainty about a sabotage plot but acknowledges widespread incidents and a crate failure that dropped a motor to a stone floor.
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Roy Post
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Two Killed as Planes Collide Over New York
Two U.S. Army observation aviators were killed when a midair collision of two planes near ROUND LAKH New York occurred during a training flight. Victims identified as Grcond Lieut Mortis E Thomas of Hemstead New York and Pvt Anthony R Gerrily of Scranton Pennsylvania. One aircraft piloted by Thus W M Prince with co pilot Lieut B W Veatch, landed at Saratoga Springs after the crash.
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Anthony R. Gerrily
Scranton
Mitchelfield
Malone
Jonemy
Jesse Fitts
Merritt Goddard
Jap-Sponsored Peace Plea Heard in China
Hongkong radio quotes Wang Ching-wei claiming a Japanese peace offer endorsed by the command would permit a staged withdrawal of troops if Chinese leaders publicly seek peace. He says Japan would restore civil order, establish garrisons, and govern occupied areas to enable withdrawal, while criticizing Chiang Kai-shek and other leaders.
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Hongkong
Wes
South
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Grounded After 3rd Marriage Flight Grounded
A 20 year old air pilot accused of marrying three women without divorcing the first two was jailed in Plattsburg Missouri. The suspect admitted wed to a 20 year old Jane Smythe and lived with his wife in Dallas while previous marriages were discovered. Authorities held him on 1000 bond as they investigate the multi marriage case.
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Agnes Smythe
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T Welner
Jane Smythe
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Office Buying Charge Splits Young Demos
PILIBBURGH aug 1 a surge split the Young Democrats when a convention candidate charged an attempt to buy the presidency. Harry Shank of Columbus Ohio led a coalition to defeat Hamer Matt Adams of Spring held a favored candidate backed by Illinois and New York delegates. He charged New York and Illinois delegates routed by about 10000 to control the convention with a large bloc of votes.
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Hamer
Matt Adams
Ilinois
New York
Shank
Andy Mminois
Conta
Anés
Test hour at hand over Danzi g
Paris dispatch reports Europe faces a test hour as Hitler mobilizes this week with a growing likelihood of a looming confrontation by late August or early September. The piece notes German mobilization signals and the danger of war, seen as a supreme test of nerve between Hitler and the Allied powers.
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Tropical Storm Path Told
A New Orleans report relays a weather advisory from the Jacksonville office noting slight tropical disturbance with no increase in intensity. The system moves slowly northwest about 1259 miles northeast of Turks Island, bringing fresh winds and heavy squalls as observed.
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Turks Island
Budget Clashes Narrow Deficit in County Funds
County commissioners reach revised tentative budget to cover a $43,000 general fund deficit by drawing from non road and bridge funds. Paupers’ relief is cut by $8,820 to $20,000, a sixth highway patrolman funded from general funds, and assessor-collector gets $400 more for transfer bookkeeping. Final figure set at $138,650 with July to November tax timing.
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Charles Anderson
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Tate
London cancels blackout as weather delays air drills
London cancels plans for a blackout after reports of renewed bombing threats. Extra guards were posted at Westminster Abbey Parliament and the foreign office, while conf reports delayed aerial exercises due to bad weather.
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Shower Glad For Fall Ends August Rain Chance
Scattered showers continued in August with forecasts of warmer temperatures later in the week. Weatherman Howard Mars notes four of eight days in August with rain and a total rainfall around 2.19 inches so far, while May saw heavier totals. Temperatures are expected to rise by at least several degrees by Thursday.
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Thesday
Congressman Kilday Due Back August 15
Congressman Pau F. Kilday expected to return to San Antonio by August 15. His secretary, Guy Alson, and Wilson Acquied in the city Tuesday night. He said the congressman was remaining in Washington to complete certain departmental brushes. Arrangements were being mindy to establish an office here.
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Pau. F. Kiay
San Antonio
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Alilson
Youth Victim of Snake Bite Near Pleasanton
Weldon Rodgers, 19, of Port Summer, N. Mi., was critically injured by a rattlesnake bite near Pleasanton. He traveled with friends for medical aid, struggled to reach a hospital, and an ambulance was finally called from San Antonio after their car broke down and was sold for parts.
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Weldon Rodgers
Port Summer
N. Mi
Robert B Green
Turaday
Amiong
Rodgers
San Antonio
British Policeman Killed in Haifa Patrol Attack
Fragmentary report states a British constable died near Haifa as a patrol launch was struck by a bomb while in red town. The blast reportedly occurred during a patrol operation and the vessel sank with casualties among the crew.
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Palestine
Palleo
Red
Wealthy Mexican sugar magnate dies in plane crash
The body of Sherwood Johnston, reputedly Mexico's wealthiest American, and principal stockholder in Las Mochis Sagat Co, was transported to New York by air today from Italy following a fatal plane crash Sunday. Johnston left an estate reportedly valued near 10 million dollars.
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Sherwood Johnston
Mexico
Las Mochis Sagat Company
New York
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Mig. Johnston
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Wealthy Texas Oil Man Fights Charge in Louisiana Case
A Texas oil magnate, Burford, fights extradition to Louisiana amid a hot oil investigation. He secured a habeas corpus order to delay removal from Texas, with federal agents involved. Also reported, Ed Ward Brown, pioneer in the sugarmilling industry, died in London.
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