Oil price tension fuels Texas inquiry into confiscation policy
Houston witnesses testified before a two day Texas House investigating committee that a new state policy allowing confiscation of alleged hot oil enabled owners to move crude that they otherwise could not. They described buying East Texas crude at 53 cents and arranging federal tenders, while noting a 20 cent price after state action. The Phoenix Refining Company faced questions as lawmakers consider next steps and possible further sessions.
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British Fleet Near Ouez and Italian East Africa Tensions
British observers warn against any corrective action to halt Italy's East Africa advance while Italian leaders vow to stay course. Fifteen Italian transports with 36000 troops, two aircraft carriers, and a hospital ship passed through the Suez Canal in the past fortnight. The tally also lists 288 laborers who were posen, discharged through the canal bound for Italy.
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FDR Expected to Approve Coal Bill After Prolonged Fight
Washington Aug 24 Mine union leaders predicted quick presidential approval of the Guffey bituminous consolidation bill, which Congress had finally passed after weeks of prodding and dispute.
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The Civic Op era satire and a local plastic surgery cue
A garbled relic notes a Civic Opera era production titled The Feed Mull with Elmore Rice in a sea canlai role in Holland, a borrowed United States marine suit, and a controversial advertisement for botany prizes. It mentions a local butterite’s consignments and a vague “ALD” tag, ending with mention of rejuvenation through plastic surgery trends that victimized several people.
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San Antonio Voices From The Sea In 1930s Spotlight
San Antonio residents and visitors appear in the pages, from Theroux the recording engineer to Club Aguilar preparing Mexican Berlin and Lara records for export. A Laredo San Antonio nautical director recalls, while a Pennsylvania bound matriarch prepares for a Canadian northwest voyage. An Ohio justice contemplates sunny weather during a Spanish War Veterans encampment, amid hospital visits, model airplanes, and a Hollywood film crew ending travels with Taurog and Noble in New York.
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Frank Fay lands role as Broadway bound comic
Hollywood gossip and film news note Frank Fay, once at odds with Warner Brothers over an independent project, now set to star on Broadway bound film Stam Over Broadway alongside Pat OBrien, Jean Arthur, James Mellon and Jane Frohman. Arline Judge exits scarlet fever quarantine ready to co star with Carl Brisson in Time Bouncer and return to Fox for The King of Burlesque opposite Werner Baxter. Mentions memorial talk for Will Rogers, Rogers home park idea, and various social gossip about Cecilia Parker, Marion Davies, and other celebrities amid a flurry of industry chatter.
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Congress Sees House Action On Guffey Farm Bill And More
Congress faces late sessions as leaders seek adjournment tonight amid long debates. Key measures move toward final action including the Guffey coal control bill, the Fragier Lemke farm mortgage moratorium, and an employer employee tax plan to fund a new railroad pension. Senate battles flood center funding, with Tydings calling the bill graft laden and Vandenberg criticizing pork barrel, delaying passage.
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Italians Evacuate Island Near Greece
Athens dispatch reports Italian authorities evacuated Peserimos, an island in the Dodecanese group, as of August 24. The Reuters source notes the residents were moved due to unspecified danger, with authorities coordinating the evacuation.
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Paid to Leave By Town Banker in Indiana Tale
Grover Jones, once involved with the iStreen play of Paramount's Anna polis Farewell, was paid 10 dollars by a West Terre Fiute town banker to run away from home as a boy. The incident reflects a troubling recollection tied to a local rumor in Indiana.
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Prohibition and Amendments Feature In 1918 Ballot
The article outlines light public interest in a proposed repeal and several constitutional amendments. Prohibitionists oppose repeal, arguing higher liquor consumption if open saloons are allowed. Other amendments include pensions for seniors, free textbooks, mental observation without trial, special-session referendums, probation, salary taxation for officials, and removal of precinct fee pay in favor of salaries.
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Franklin Blaze Threatens City In Damaging Fire
A fire in Franklin last night damaged five storefronts and destroyed one building. Fire crews raced to Franklin Sram Calyers and Tyah as the blaze menaced the town from a towering, smoke-filled theater. Local authorities investigated the incident and warned residents to stay clear of the affected area.
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City News Dance Schedule Bridges Aug Night Hype
Dance listings across Austin and surrounding halls feature The Ambassadors at Martinez Sunday night and Reneal Dance at Brown Hall. Midnight Revel and Artzt and Wil let promote weekly Sunday dances with prizes, while County Line hall 12 miles from Nixon hosts a Sunday event.
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