House Debates Philippine Independence and Federal Austerity Bills
In Washington today two Democratic priorities dominated the scene. The House debated Philippine independence and appropriations while hammering treasury and office supply costs. President Hoover’s tax proposals and possible federal pay cuts sparked party rifts as the Senate moves toward voting the Philippine measure next week amid farm relief and budget debates.
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Two Texans Who Scorned Voters' Wish
Texans urged the public to register disapproval of Texas congressmen who voted against repeal. The note names two Texas representatives who voted against repeal: Thomas S. Blanton and Wright Patman.
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Texas Congress
Texas
Thomas S. Blanton
Wright Patman
Senate Democrats Meet Amid Prohibition and Relief Debates
Senate Democrats yesterday met with fifty house members from both parties to discuss options on prohibition unemployment relief and the economy as part of an effort to avoid an extra session. President Hoover faces a projected year end deficit of 1 140 000 000 prompting renewed focus on the essential budget for operating government departments. Debates in the house signaled continued opposition to relief for deblo nations as the special message on war debts and federal reorganizations is prepared.
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Ruth Owen Warns She Will Obey Voters on Prohibition
Washington December reports Ruth Bryan Owen Democratic representative from Florida states her district supports repeal of the Eighteenth amendment and modification of the Volstead Act. She says she will vote with constituents and oppose the lane-duck pattern by following district wishes above personal views.
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Californians Charge Betrayal
Los Angeles dispatch reports strong denunciation of four California representatives who voted to sustain Speaker Garner's repeal motion. Critics say they ignored the people's will, with reactions from Congressman elect Charles Kramer and others, urging repeal of the Prohibition amendment and modification of the Volstead Act to permit light wine and beer.
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Garner
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Arthur M. Pree
Joe Grail
Phil Swing
Charles Kramer
Miss Harris to Quit as Hospital Head
Miss Harris 45 year old administrator of Rob ert B Green hospital resigns at term end effective Merch [month unreadable]. She cites budget difficulties and will leave when two new board members are appointed by the Bexar commissioners court around January 1. No successor named until then.
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Drys Formulate Resist Campaign Opens In Washington
In Washington D C the Resist convention opens Friday under One Anti-Baloon Teague. Eight drives will be started to attack the wet program. F Scott McBride, general superintendent of the league, says the plan to formulate statements of facts and arguments supports the unwavering conviction that prohibition is the best notion for the era’s problems.
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Hearing Held on Conroe Field Production Allowables
The Texas Railroad Commission opened hearings in Austin on December 21 to set new production allowable for Conroe air field operators. The current allowable of 25,000 barrels daily had been cut to 12,000 barrels, effective Saturday morning.
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Conroe Air Field
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House to fast track farm aid relief hearings
Washington D C December. The house agriculture committee moved to open hearings on the democratic farm aid program and set dates for rapid consideration. The session aimed to speed relief measures and move toward conclusions quickly.
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Hoover Creager Confer on Valley Water Divide
Creager of Brownsville Texas conferred yesterday with President Hoover at the state department about dividing water between the United States and Mexico in the Lower Rio Grande valley.
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Artificial pacemaker announced to resuscitate hearts
New York December 8 Dr Albert Hyman director of the Witkin Foundation announces an electro surgical device named the artificial pacemaker. It is manufactured in Germany and two shipments for general distribution in the United States are expected within a fortnight. The device injects a needle into the heart muscle 6 to 10 minutes after stoppage. Experiments show about 53.6 percent success in reviving hearts after shock in various settings.
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Wit‘kin Foundation For
Germany
Man Arrested as He Tries to Pay Fine
San Antonio officers arrest a man on West Martin street after he attempts to pay a liquor-related fine. Bond set at 300 dollars as authorities pursue the pending case and allege bootlegging activities. The man claimed he planned to pay bondsmen but remains jailed on a first offense from October.
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Quillian Elected President of Alamo National Club
J. C. Quillian head of Bank Society 7 was elected president of the Alamo National club after the annual election. Other officers include A. S. Tra-Reser as vice president W. Allbritson as secretary and J. A. Bonlman as treasurer. Plans for a Christmas social were discussed.
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Honda Merchant Bankruptcy Filing Details
Herbert G. Bulgerin filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal district court on Thursday. The debtor lists assets of 10 406 27 and liabilities of 287145 unsecured claims. Exempt property includes 1012 and 9000 in insurance. The petition seeks relief under bankruptcy laws.
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Marchant
Ethel Clayton to Return to Films
Ethel Clayton, silent film star, ends retirement and signs to play a prominent role in a new picture. The production will also feature Lee Tracy and former Yale football player Mike Linenen.
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Lee Tracy
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What Congress Is Doing What Congress Is Doing
Congress is in session detailing plans for noon Bowiina business and 2 p m events. President's budget message is received with debate planned on repeal and modification. Ways and Means discusses beer legislation while Alabama debates home foam system and crop surplus controls.
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Keam
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Jobless musician released on own bond in court
Francisco Hernandez, accused of failure to support a child, appeared before Judge W. S. Anderson in the Thirty-seventh District Court on Thursday. He was released on his own bond of 500 with a admonition not to pawn his fiddle, after stating he has been unemployed since vaudeville performances at the Majestic theater and that he will support the child as soon as able.
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Francisco Hernandez
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Majestic Theater
Farmers Press for Relief at National Conference
Nearly 250 Midwestern farmers demand debt moratorium and higher crop prices in petitions to Congress. Delegates at the Farmers' National Radles conference heard repeated calls for relief as speakers outlined agricultural difficulties. Vice President Curtis and Speaker Garner agreed to receive the resolutions amid Democratic leaders plotting farm relief measures for the short session. Tony Rosenberg of Newman’s Grove Nebraska was elected permanent chairman of the meeting.
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Knock Out That Cold Get Rid of It Before It Becomes Dangerous
An early 20th century Grove’s Laxative Bromo Quinine advertisement warns readers to combat a cold before it worsens. The copy touts quick relief of fever headache and chills, claiming the product dissolves germ spread and clears the system with a jacketed, cellophane wrapped box.
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Auxiliary Plans Charity Bazaar at Texas Chiropractic College Auditorium
The women's auxiliary to the San Antonio district Chiro pratiora association will host a charity bazaar featuring bunco and dareing events at the Texas Chiropractic College auditorium on a Thursday in the near term. Proceeds support the auxiliary's charitable work in the district.
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Women's Auxiliary
San Antonio
Chiro+ pratiora' association
Texas Chiropractic College
Walker Cold to Ambassador Idea in France
Former New York Mayor Walker dismissed suggestions from friends that he be made ambassador to France. He said international diplomacy is not in his line and spoke to reporters here today.
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