Texan Named To Head Navy In Surprise Appointment
Admiral James O. Richardson, a Texas-born naval officer, is selected for the next commander in chief of the Navy. The decision, to be announced January 6, follows a career from the Naval Academy in Paris Texas to afloat command, with Richardson noted for a vigorous public presence and close ties to the Roosevelt administration.
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Washington
Husky
James O
Ims
Almapolis
Texas
Richardson
Navy
Hattta
Awiloh
Tess Dhan
Yao
Roosevelt
Manny Car Ritsengen
GOP Unit AIAG Stock Inquiry Probes Farm Problems
A special Republican committee examining agricultural issues questions business leaders and farmers in Garden City and nearby areas. Witness Feed Mercer of Fate Texas recounts government aid efforts, cotton prices, and perceived subterfuge affecting farmers while several committee members hear testimony.
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Holmercen
Texas
Amickly
Holmgreen
Fun Pays 3 Way Dividend Feud Over Charity Dinner
New York on December 2 reports three checks totaling 62.2 dollars found among partygoers and linked to James and Mary Lewis. One check reimbursed Henry Currai for money spent on a dinner and hotel for a Sutton place home project. A second check went to the Salvation Army. The third covered 8222 dollars for Christmas dinners for the needy, sent to a group named Gurunll.
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New York
Rae
James Lewis
Elr Sutton Pisce
Magis
Henry Currai
Salvation Army
Crom
Lewis
Wiy
Berne man fires at chicken thief after midnight
In Berne Indiana Joln Smeltzer awakened by sounds in his chicken coop clad only in underwear grabbed a shotgun and fired at a returning figure. His dog barked and the intruder escaped with no chicken thief found. Smeltzer discharged a weapon damaging 16 chickens.
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Berne
Ind
Joln
Smeltzer
Jorkért
Ameltzer
Pony Harnessing Event At City Zoo Parade
A local event at the San Antonio Room showcased a Shetland pony being harnessed to a wagon to transport provisions from the zoo commissary. Zoo Director Fred Blark and three year old Robert Hein assisted in breaking in the pony, with gear and wagon crafted by Commissioner Hein’s department.
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Zoo
Robert Hein
Fark
Heiney Hein
Fred Blark
Hein
Death in GIS Cell Ends Woe at Colorado Prison
Dee Cole and others report Harry Leopold a Denver tavern keeper, 30, facing execution in the Colorado prison. Leopold describes agony before death and reflects on his mother’s influence as he awaits the lethal end, while notes of his past crimes and a quick remark about Claude Rains appear alongside.
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Canon City
Cole
Dee
Harry Leopold
Denver
Leopold
Geopoldl
den Jan
Texas Sheep and Goat Association selects leaders at Fort Worth meet
The Texas Sheep and Goat Association held its convention in Fort Worth. San Angelo was chosen for the 1940 meeting, with Edwin Mayer elected president and Adolph Sibler first vice president. Price Maddox named second vice president. Twenty six new directors were elected including Hyeris Mullins and Alfred Petsch. Mrs. P Baker of Fort Stockton elected president of the women's auxiliary.
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Nec
Texas
Secord Os
San Angelo
Edwin Mayer
Adolph Sibler
Comfort
Price Maddox
Sweetwater
Kerriville
Marcus Auld
Mountain Hone
David Schmidt
Harper
al Kruger
Oscar Neuholfer
Kritvile
D. Classen
San Antonio
Gordon Sewark
Sonora
Coke Stevenson
Junction
Thomas Marsh
Rock Springs
Cecil Walston
Menard
John Treadwell
Clyde McFarland
Marin
Worth Evans
Faro Davis
I 1
Wienfield
Fort Stockton
Boyd Clington
Osena
Sid Slaughter
Lewis Ackers
Abilene
Graven
Brownwood
J. G.taylor
Jung
Billy Bevans Jr
Menard Robert Fergison
Ble Lake
Eugene Stadler
P. Baker
Fort Stocking
Women's Auxiliary
Man Collides With Street After Leaping From Parked Cars
A man identified by police as Yialeo Garcia leaped from near parked autos along Pra Tow and toppled across the street as radio patrolman G W Hutton watched. The fall prompted by his attempt to flee prompted bystanders and a quick stop by a city vehicle near the jall.
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Yialeo Garcia
G. W. Hutton
Snratt
Dell
Fiewan
Seguin Forum and Treasury Totals Mixed in Report
Seguin pastor to conduct open forum on preaching at the Ala mo Heights Methodist church led by Rev. Ennis B. Hill handling the devotional period. Treasury figures show December receipts and expenditures across general and customs funds, with a large year‑to‑date deficit and rising gross debt.
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Doh Deselsier
Sekulci
Moudeny
Usm
Min.sera Association
Alamo Heights
Ennis B. Hill
NYA Project Canvass Begun
A canvass of ophio in San Ale fattia art the type of minterials to be matrufactired by the NYA arts and crafts project will be based in the Lite Spanish village Saturday. Lau Block of Wralington, D. G.,ass0
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San Ale
Local figures and events noted in weekend social page
The article lists community names and happenings from a Houston area social page, mentioning Paul C. Sssebr and Janew nicknamed Hooker, awards for Dr Lloyd Ross, a wedding anniversary for Lodi D. Hills, and various locals like Sammy Wilson Jr. and Jack Chalman settling into new jobs. It also references a France outbreak and Medina Jake's escape from telephones, with multiple names of residents, entertainers, and civic figures appearing in the text.
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France
Annet Dewoue
Payis
Jack Chalman
Dallas
Spot the hospital dog charms Santa Rosa crowd
Faithful hospital mascot Spot, a year old dog living at Santa Rosa hospital, captivates staff and visitors with clever tricks. He helps during Peter's illness, refusing food when his master is sick, and only eating when permitted to share meals in Peter's room.
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Charles Peters
Spot
Dog
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Santa Rosa
Charles Peter
Enulis
Spat
Peter
Peters
Eespert Whittier
Ag Moscon
Theymid
Santa Rom
Soviet Russia May Resign From League of Nations
Moscow reports say Russia could quit the League amid European conflict spread. Finnish clashes widen near Leningrad as Soviet forces claim breaches along key rivers. Finnish commanders report defenses holding. Russian naval blockade of Finland continues. new military actions near Odessa noted.
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Russia
League
Finland
Hussia
Rusalia
Rusala
Piland
People’s
Finian
Slcinity
Odessa
Black Sea
Turkey
Moscow Radio
For
Rumania
Bucharest
Privister
Redmy
Leningrad
Taipa- Teralecki Enlynley
Vueski
Revelation Topic at Revival Meeting Held in Chicago
A revival gathering will discuss the comic topic Revelation Ita Meanlite and the Fower while Reverend and Mrs J Meghan preside. Thomas Gomls will conduct a service at the hotel in Sunray. The event will draw attendees from the Chicago area and nearby communities.
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Revelation
Ita Meanlite
Fower
Tyhe Oleckell
Trobert
Thomas Gomls
Mes. J. Meghan
Chicago
Gasoline Station Visit Ends With Empty Tank Report
Police asked to check on a vehicle after a trip covering blocks on three gallons of gasoline. Reyes claimed a stop at a South Flores Street fueling station and released three patrons. The tank was dry and suspicions arose about the vehicle’s intent.
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Reyes
Golondilna
Leckie
Jadice
South Flores
Nazi Attacks In Font Told Berlin Report
Berlin reports German shock troops destroyed a number of French positions on the western front as Nazi air scouts buzzed overhead and artillery bombarded near Vigan. French high command denies renewed large-scale attacks and notes fighting near the Moselle front. A German plane strafed the Rhine area with machine gun fire against French posts without reported losses.
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Berlin
Vigan
Paris
Geimain
Moselle
Rhine
Sind Innechine
Japanese Official Talks of Trade Rifts and Asia Plan
Lieutenant General Masharu Homma, commander of Japanese forces at Tentsir, declared Japan would reach a critical point with the January 26 expiration of the trade treaty with the United States. He said poorer relations could lead to discrimination against Americans, but Japan remains determined to establish a new order in eastern Asia regardless of U.S. actions.
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Masharu Homma
Tentsir
Reidfrond
United States
Honima
Japan
Asia
Monthly Meeting of CBE Union at First Congregational Church
Regular monthly session of the Young Christian Endeavor Union meets Monday at First Congregational Church on South Presa and Carolina streets. Mrs. 3. WL PM. Members present announced. Special guests Wide mammary of the EWR AWssinneers offering food and clothing gifts.
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Say Ance Union of Christian Endeavor
Hell Monday
South Presa
Carollina
EWR
Orpininge
Mrs Johnson Will Visit Africa Again
New York dispatch notes Mrs Johnson, widow of Marin, plans another Africa expedition to East Africa. She aims to pursue a project started by Martin before his death, seeking vanished species and primitive tribes along the Kenya province frontier. Funds and supplies are arranged through Mia John Fon and NyeKiie ArANReAYCNIS.
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Africa
New York
Kitogo M'Kubwa
East Africa
Marin Conion
Matlin
Mmning
Kenyael Eqvonia
Mia
John
Fon
Denysy Dem Leader Freed In Pennsylvania Verdict
Harrisburg report on a jury acquitting David L. Lawrence former Democratic leader of all counts in three indictments. The trial touched on favors to a gravel contractor and a political contribution charge. Lawrence called the case a frame up as Democrats faced a sweeping Republican wave in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania
David L. Lawrence
George 4. Earle
Lawrence
Znile
Keystone
Zarle
Cavinet
Spurgeon Bowser
Colling
Burglary Reports From Local Homes
A series of home burglaries reported Saturday includes Eva Denike of 406 Fulton Avenue saying a pearl necklace, scarf, and two dollars in pennies were taken after someone entered her home. Other incidents mention a possible suspect, missing keys, and several chests disturbed with little else stolen.
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Eva Denike
Fulton Avenue
Othier
Tom Opin
Mervin Gorelick
Mark ‘Wali
Seo
Ius Focker
Arhvol
Governick Ives
Wat Blagewood Court
G. M Houston
Lvira
Street
Cea
Hur Sack Yard
Teachers' Meet in South LA Planned by SSATU
The South San Antonio unit of the Texas State Teachers' Association will hold a meeting at the high school auditorium at 8 p.m. on December 14 with Mrs. R. Lo Mayers as chairwoman. B. W. Quin will head the social hour after the wellness meeting.
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South San Antono
Texas State Teachers’ Association
Eynmestiia
R. Lo Mayers
B. W. Quin
A King Is Adored Topic of Scherzer
The Grace Lutheran church on Avenue EB and Pitas Street invites attendance for Advent services Wednesday attended by The Rev John A Scherzer who will speak on A King Is Adored.
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Secolus Sry
Grace Lutherary Church
Avenue EB
Pitas Steed
Deputy Shot as Suspects Held After Texas Shooting
In Texas on December 3 a deputy sheriff was killed during a gun battle as deputies tried to question men named Lackey Malt and Malin regarding a stolen vehicle. One suspect was arrested, another fled in an automobile, and a third is sought.
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Housa
Batkey
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