San Antonio Shoppers Jam as Rain Fails to Dampen Christmas Rush
Record crowds packed San Antonio stores and shops on Thursday under clear skies with heavy traffic. Merchants from surrounding communities reported cross-town shoppers and out-of-town buyers amid forecasts of a possible brisk holiday season despite a rainy week. Gilbert Lang of Frost Brothers commented on widespread shopper enthusiasm seeking a peak Friday to set a new record since 1929.
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Protest Over West Virginia Revenue Chief Nomination
Washington reports President Roosevelt named Roy Yoke as internal revenue collector for the district of West Virginia despite protests by Senator Holt of West Virginia. Holt accuses Yoke of personal unfitness and cites past opposition to World War I policies. Nomination was supported by Senator Neely, an administration ally.
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Youth Acquitted of Slaying Father in San Franginuu
Gori W. Jackson Sr., 26, formerly of Kansas City, Mo, was acquitted of killing his father after a jury deliberated about four minutes. The killing occurred in Sanennelsen’s Sutro forest last September 2 after a fight the son testified was in self defense.
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Woman lifer Sven parole case tied to Ruth St. Clair story
A partial life sentence relief came today as Governor Lehman granted parole to Ruth St. Clair, who at 29 had stolen two coats and a dye from a Broadway shop and previously served a life term after a 1920s Baumes Act conviction. The governor noted she now has employment prospects and home opportunities.
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San Antonio busts counterfeit coin ring at Santa Rosa hotel
Detectives Beizure of the coin plant and arrests dismantled a counterfeit operation in Ban Axitante and southwest, with moulds for 6 1b 35 and 50 cent pieces found at a Santa Rosa street hotel. A man working as expert counterfeiter and others were taken into custody for U.S. Secret Service investigation.
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Soldiers Receive Part of December Pay at Fort Sam Houston
Soldiers and officers at Fort Sam Houston received part of their December pay on Thursday to provide Christmas spending money. Advances will be delivered at the post next week. Flying activities were suspended at Kelly and Randolph fields Wednesday and will not resume until January.
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Child Treated After Swallowing Kerosene
Rudolph Gonzales Jr 14 months of 218 San Cardos Street was treated at Robert B. Greet hospital Thursday after swallowing kerosene Miguel Martinez 3, 205 Leal Street was struck by an automobile and taken to the hospital for treatment
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Woodlawn Church Christmas Party At Knowlton Auditorium
Woodlawn Christian Church will hold its annual Christmas party at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Knowlton Creamery company auditorium. A play titled Christmas Carol will feature the peony art.
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No Alliances With England Red Russia or Red China
Letter warns against entangling alliances and involvement in a Russo Sino Japanese war or allied actions with communists. Advocate independent American policy opposing colonial troops in Asia and any auxiliary navy role. Calls for President Roosevelt to seek public opinion except for communists.
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James Dunns Wedding Plans Prompt New Year Ceremony
Hollywood reports wedding plans for Innes Dunn and Frances Gifford who flew to Santa Barbara to apply for a marriage license and may wed January 1 in the area. A second couple Frances Hilzabeth Bacon and Russell Trost are also set to wed on January 15 as plans firm up.
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Prank Bacon
Russell G. Trost
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Needy War Vets to Receive Christmas Baskets Friday
Christmas baskets for needy World War II veterans will be distributed Friday to families by American Legion Alamo Post No 2. A committee led by B F Harris W M Garrico and F W Phillips arranged donations from San Antonio merchants to provide food for about 50 families for 10 days. Baskets were packed Thursday at Philips Cheese Company, with distribution planned for Friday afternoon.
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Chairs Placed in Pioneer Hall for Holiday Dedication
Three hundred folding chairs bought by the state board of control were installed in Pioneer Hall Brackenridge Park by city workers and officials. Additional chairs will be borrowed or rented for the auditorium, with dedication ceremonies set for January 1. Funeral services are planned for Frank Kellogg former secretary of state and world court judge with burial in Washington after services in St Paul.
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Brees Sends Christmas Greeting to Eighth Corps Area
Maj. Gen. Br. Jrees, commander of the Eighth Corps area, Thursday sent a Christmas greeting to every officer and private in the district via the mail bond. He expressed appreciation for loyal and efficient service during the past year.
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James Roosevelt Birthday Observed at White House
Washington December 24 James Roosevelt the son of Mr and Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt turns 30 today. His parents plan a simple birthday with cake and toys. Once an ex Boston insurance salesman he has risen to serve as a presidential secretary and travels with the family.
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American among 3 killed in France highway crash
On December 23 near Provins France Alan Gaas 19 from Pasadena California and two French men died when a vehicle collision caused a bloodstained scene. Nancy Torres a Mexican actress who was driving to Mexico City aided crash victims and led police to a hospital after a search found the upholstery blood soaked. A taxi driver Jack Whitaker was hired to drive her to Any At tanto.
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Thieves Enter Two Neighboring Firms Burglary Reported
Thieves broke into two neighboring firms on East Houston street and stole batteries and horns from Columbia Battery Company at 1122 East Houston and a supply of time from San Antonio Sheet Metal Supply at 19 East Houston. Probers also reported thefts at nearby homes including M D Mitchell 624 Callaghan Avenue and Ralph A Strickler 221 Camden Street with an electric tool and other items stolen.
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East Houston
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Callaghan Avenue
Ralph A. Strickler
Camden Street
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South Larcdo
Brackenridge Gym Gets New Floor
Brackenridge High School will install a new gym floor costing $900, starting Thursday morning. C. O. Tul, superintendent of buildings and grounds, says 7000 square feet of edge grain pine will be laid over the existing Mooring Hull surface, with completion expected during holidays and a top tier facility for the region.
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Merry Yule Fund Seeks 250 San Antonio Families
Miss Gussle Benke heads the Central Index Ghentmas basket crew arranging gifts for 250 San Antonio families on Thursday. Most needy are to be served. remaining 250 fares await Venve Hone’s update.
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Central Index
Ghentmas Basket Crewing
Bang Up Yule For Soldiers At Camp Stanley
Soldiers at Camp Stanley north of San Antonio will trigger a major blast as more than five tons of deteriorated ammunition and salvaged fuses are exploded. A smaller detonation occurred Wednesday. the main explosion is expected Friday and has been heard in the area before.
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Christmas Shopper Pleads Guilty to Immigration Charge
Adelyn Tejeda pleaded guilty to making false representations to immigration officers at Hagis Pass on December 13 claiming he would do Christmas shopping and return to Mexico the same day. He did not cross back and was arrested. Judge R J McMillan of Baderry Court gave an eight months suspended sentence.
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New Midshipman Regiment Commander Named at Naval Academy
Annapolis Md Dec 93 Wieshipman Fran Lynch Jr Kansas City Mo has been named commander of the midshipman regiment at the Naval Academy today succeeding Midshipman J K Lefton Philadelphia Officers selected today prepare to command for the remainder of the school year Fourth company and battalion commands also announced including W W McCrory Waelder Texas and W G Bourland Qual Texas for the new officers with marching arrangements set for March 31.
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