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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1938

Page

15

Two Jail Men Will Retire From Southern Pacific Rail

Thomas Crowley aged 65 of 2819 Saunders and J T Osman 202 Eleanor Avenue also 65 retire after 41 and 47 years with Southern Pacific railway. Crowley worked in the repair shop since 1903 on the same lathe and will spend time fishing. Osman served mostly in the North Hackberry street office after brief Cuero and El Paso transfers and will rest and pursue hobbies.

Thomas Crowley Saunders J. T. Osman Eleanor Avenue Thuteday Southern Pacific Railway Crowley Hanny Gl San ‘Antonio Osmon Clement Nes Bet Cuero Ei Paso North Hackberry Street Karnes County Bix Biatt Friddy Light Dial Adwriter

Newsprint mill plan near Lupriin, Louisiana

Newspint to be made. construction set to start early next year. Kurth, president of Southland Paper Mills, Inc, announces a $6,000,000 newsprint mill project with Merritt Chapman Scott Corp and L M Mitchell as contractors. Site covers 250 acres along the Angelina and Neches River railroad. Work to begin after January 5 with preparations underway.

Ninety three years since United States annexed Texas

Washington reports on the 1845 annexation of Texas and its diplomacy with European powers. The text recalls Houston's push for union, 1905 statue ceremonies, and Richardson’s eulogy. It cites historical emigrant guides noting Texas growth, language shifts, and social habits, including swearing and drinking. Texas women’s roles and harsh prices for food and goods in Houston and Austin are described.

Washington United ‘States Texas United States Sam Houston Republic of Texas Houston House of Representatives Stephen F. Austin Capitol Richardson Tennessee France England Spain Congressional Library Lone Star Republic Union New Republic Ireland Germany Republic

Plane to Be Used in Pacific Travel Clipper

Seattle December reports Pan American Airways plans a new T4 passenger clipper for transpacific service in early February. Boeing clipper will follow flight tests by the Civil Aeronautics Authority before an exact start date. Transpacific fares are expected to be reduced.

Seattle Des Robert 0. Bullwinkel Pan-American Airways Civil Aeronautics Authority Trac

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