Texas Tax and Truck Laws Promised in New State Session
Austin Aug 21 Texans wake to a wave of new laws from the regular session. A three cent cigarette tax could raise 5 to 6 million for general revenue and schools, affecting dealers and prices. Additional measures include tax on peddlers gas natural, sulphur, and cement taxes, plus a truck-for-hire law under railroad commission oversight. Enjoined load limits and driver license suspensions for intoxicated driving are among enforcement changes. The package also expands local option power, budget reporting, and child welfare provisions while setting highway labor rates and utility regulation.
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Smedley Butler Seeks Retirement From Army Service
Washington August 21 General Smedley Butler formally requested retirement from the Marine Corps after 19 years in service with 19 years abroad. He held the distinction of the most decorated officer with two wars and multiple medals.
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Mountain Climber Killed in Fall in Alps
Munich Aug 27 report from the Paul Raver expedition states Herman Rehaller, 25, a climber, died after slipping from a precipice with a companion on Kanchenjunga expedition route in the Timelasax area near the mountain.
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Herman Rehaller
Nonalire
Fighting Priest Conducts One Man Cleanup in Chicago
In Chicago on August 2, Father Matthew Canning, pastor of St Charites Borromio Untholic church, has begun a solo crackdown on illegal dens in the West Side. He has patrolled late at night, confronting hoodlums and even demonstrating boxing to deter crime. Parishioners and residents report improved order as the priest works to reshape the troubled district.
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Elev
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Pair Follow Cramer Path in Arctic Adventure
An OCR fragment reports Edwin He Preston and Robert W. Callignon of Dictrai attempting an Arctic air route toward Rupert Hanser, Que, with weak radio signals and no clear Tepart received. It mentions Parker D. Cramer and a Detroit to Copenhagen airmail trail from Detroit to Greenland, aiming to complete a rare journey.
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Robert W. Callignon
Dictrai
Parker D. Cramer
Rupert Hanser
Detroit
Copenhhagen
Greenland
Gramer
Hawks Record Flight From Harrisburg To Evansville
Fort Worth dispatch reports Captain Frank Haker set a new record by flying from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Evansville, Indiana in 7 hours 65 minutes, averaging 187 miles per hour. He encountered snow at 140000 feet and rain, with a stop at Beangville for reet metre.
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Beangville
Extradition Case Delays as Counsel Clash in Texas Court
In Texas, opposing counsel in the extradition of John Factor to England faced a delay as United States Commissioner Edwin K. Walker pressed for the right to counsel for Factor. The hearing was tentatively set for August 20, with Factor’s fate tied to UK efforts and a 11-year-old foster charge involving a car shipment from Texas. The proceeding featured UK legal representatives seeking funds and documents to support the transfer. A separate note mentions Wilhelm Hohenzollern III’s archaeological tunnel project, unrelated to the main case.
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United States
Edwin K. Walker
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Wayne Rogers
White Ln
Plans Formed for Polar Expedition Start in 1932
Capt. Fiarel M. Williams announced plans for a polar expedition set for June next year after a Washington conference with President Hoover. The project aims to raise 300000 pounds and has approval from the main department with no intention of elaborate newspaper publicity. Williams plans a 30 month stay at Fore Conger 480 miles from the North Pole to study Arctic phenomena using airplane gear for wide-area survey.
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Amtorg Named in Injunction Suit Against Locomotive Firm
Legal action targets Amtorg Trading Corporation and American Locomotive Company over alleged illegal blueprints for machines worth up to 500000 dollars. Emory I Buckner, former U S attorney, presented evidence as Justice Shientaz heard the case and reserved decision.
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Chinepes
Emory I. Buckner
United States
Tie Strain
Auictienn Locomotive Company
Amtorc Trading Company
Soviet Russia
Amtors
Justice Shientaz
Burglars Loot Southweal Wheel and Arm Office
Gloved burglars blasted into the Southweal Wheel and Arm Co. at 606 North Alamo, escaped with about $80. Detectives summoned by manager B. H. McGee found a rolled safe, a hole in the holding, and a pair of gloves left behind. no fingerprints were recovered.
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Hungary Turmoil Bares Struggle Over Regent’s Policy
Budapest reports reveal discontent within the Hungarian government as Admiral Horthy resists French demands. The dispute centers on ousting Minister of War Gomboor to curb French influence and slash military funding.
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