Drive to Cure Traffic Deaths Sweeps Nation
The Bureau of Public Roads told Congress six highway safety reforms to curb a yearly toll near 46,000. Proposals include uniform traffic laws, better accident analysis, national reporting rules, stricter vehicle inspections, published accident histories, and records on every licensed driver to flag repeat offenders. In Texas, January 1938 saw 152 deaths and under 2,000 injuries, with police eyeing a sharp drop in the year.
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Washington, Fel
Congress
Bureau
Austin
INS
Texas
W. O H. Richardson Jr
Ppilette Gafety Commission
Woman 70 Cancels Altar Trip In May December Romance
In Hartford Conn a 70 year old woman Miss Henrietta Pleper cancels plans to marry 22 year old Unionville farmer John Loyencik. The couple had a turbulent week with conflicted statements and uncertainty about their planned wedding on the Farmington river.
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Martford
Henrietta W. Pleper
John d. Loyencik
Unionville
Pleger
Farmington River
Missing Beloit College Student Reported Found in New York
A Beloit College senior, Margaret Lewis, 21, who vanished after discipline for smoking, is said to be in New York City. Her father, Dorth Lewis of Duluth Minnesota, told authorities the student suffered a nervous breakdown and that the dormitory incident was not connected to her disappearance.
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Belewis
Fen
Margaret
Lewis
Beloit College
New York City
Diuth
Minn
Tory
Tani
Longview Publisher Takes East Texas Chamber Tax Post
Chris Morris, Longview newspaper publisher and tax expert, was named director of the tax department at the East Texas chamber of commerce. The appointment takes effect March 1, and Morris will retain his newspaper connections, announced by Hubert Hi. Harrison, chamber VP and GM.
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Longview
INS
Chris Morris
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Hubert Hi. Harrison
Morris
Harrison
Igoe Announces Senate Candidacy in Democratic Primary
Michael L. Igoe, U S district attorney for the Northern District, Chicago, announces he will be a candidate for the United States Senate in the Democratic primaries.
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Chicago
Michael L. Igoe
United States
States Senate
Radium poisoning case at Ottawa hearings shift to written briefs
Victim Mrs Donahue may receive compensation after hearings in the living death case against Radium Dial Co. Arbitrator George Marvel will receive written arguments from both sides. Medical experts testified to bone degeneration and jaw disintegration from radium exposure. Donahue, lying on what witnesses called her death bed, spoke as co workers described near fatal risks painting luminous dials.
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Ottawa
Ill
Catherine “Donohue
Mig
Donahan
Radium Dial Company
George B. Marvel
State Industrial, Commission
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Marvel
Donahue
New Braunfels Chief cites red lights curb auto accidents
Police Chief Ww. A. Schall says red lights and motorcycle officers aren’t essential to safety in New Braunfels. He notes the city has no red light signals or motorcycle cops, yet records few fatal crashes since he took office June 1, 1936, with drivers fined or required to work off penalties in the park.
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Ww. A
Schall
Ety Brachfels
Schn Ives
Achall
Brownifels
Yynunfels
South Texas
New Braunfels
Scholl
Tring
Albert R. Ludwig
Lecture Slated by Thomas Combs at Master Mind Club
Thomas Combs of Los Angeles will speak at a Sunday meeting of the Master Mental Science club in the Hhre Bonnet. The event promises a lecture on mental science insights and personal growth.
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Thomas Combs
Master Mental Science Club
Weather Forecast Mixed Cloud Cover Across Regions
A garbled weather page shows various town names with cloudy or clear conditions and high and low temperatures. The text lists Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Denver, New Orleans, Phoenix, San Francisco, Wichita, and many others with inconsistent data.
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Brownsville
Texna
Buffio
Catre
Gharlewton
Letoudy
Ram
Denver
Glnuay Dea Moulnea
Town
Daige
Ping
Invang City
Mo. S
Laredo
Hille Rock
Ark
Claudy
Calif
Toudy
Montgomery
Ala
Navasota
Las Claude
New York
N.Y
Cinily
Oklahoma” City
Phoenix
Arts
San Francisco
Jalin E Waall
Cinuity
Sheevaport
Tan
Clouge
Lonia
Motela
Wotedo
Oiacis
Elenaw Wiehita
Kam
Yuma
Fire Destroys Home On Isom Road
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the home of W. M. Graham on Isom Road early Saturday. Damage estimated at 48 000 dollars. Juveleys reported the blaze and total loss of the residence.
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W. M. Graham
Isom Road
Italian Army Budget Increase Revealed for 1948
Rome reports the Italian army budget for 1948 at about 100 million lire, roughly 5 million dollars, signaling a substantial funding increase for the force.
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Rome
Joske's Showcases Schiaparelli Foundations in San Antonio
Joske's premiers in San Antonio presenting foundations by Schiaparelli, the famed Parisian designer. Garments crafted by Formfit promise chic lines with practical shaping for American women. Joske's corsetieres offer fitting services to ensure a smart silhouette.
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Joske's
San Antonio
Schiaparelli
Joske
Beauty expert to work at Joske's after fashion center tour
A renowned beauty specialist famous for skin and facial contour will spend upcoming work at Joske's following an extended tour of the fashion center. The visit promises useful guidance and information for anyone seeking cosmetic consultation.
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Joske's
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