Redwood Tree Donated for Alamo Ceremony by Adams
A three year old redwood tree three feet high was donated to the Alamo site after arrival from Oregon by Harry Adams of the Southern Pacific. The shovel from Adams dating to 1823 was used in the ceremony, with Mrs Leita Gmail supervising and Gardener 4. F Boldt planting the tree at the ceremony.
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Eugene Small
A. F. Boldt
Alamo
Oregon
Southern Public
Fehout the Contry
Harry Adams
Southern Pacific Railroat
Adams
Mas
Leita Gmail
F. Boldt
Citizens urge to keep U S out of war and preserve democracy
A letter urges Senators to oppose entering World War II, resisting presidential power and the Neutrality Act. It warns against warship deployments and lend-lease, asserting opposition to entangling alliances and urging support for non intervention. The author calls for constitutional limits and demands action to protect national sovereignty.
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Ape Storry Sheard
Ndan Connally
Renate
Ames Huilding
Washhurian
Isles
Congresa
Milani
Alearivs
Grenis
Thieves Round Up San Antonio Reported Stolen Items
Round and Round thieves were named Lewis Canada John Hernandez and Joe Ellis with bicycle thefts. A weather forecaster thief is sought in the raincoat theft from Mrs. Tannery on South St Marys. Frank Foley reported a stolen pocketbook and cash by Donacis Navarro. a tire and rim were stolen from Raman Alvarado’s parked auto on South Pecos.
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San Antonio
Lewis Canada
Sherman ‘Street
John Hernandez
Mustang Alley
Joe Ellis
East l@uincy
Otis
North Laveda Street
Val South Pecos Street
Raman Alvarado
Ridgeway Bill Up For Bench Duties In Texas Counties
Austin February 25 Representative Jack Ridgeway of Hexar has introduced a bill allowing county court of law judges to perform probate lunacy and juvenile duties in emergencies when the county judge is absent. The measure aims to cut costs by avoiding a separate special judge and would require certification by the county judge or commissioners court before the change.
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Austin
Jack
Ridgeway
Hexar
Texas
County Court of Law
Jidee
Conty Commissioners’ Court
Vegetarian Mate Baus Toothpaste
Mrs. Sally Ann Lutakeenya testified at a court hearing that after her husband Trak became a vegetarian eight years ago she endured severe rationing. She said the meat allowance for herself and her 8-year-old son was zero and she sometimes sneaked a chop or steak. She claimed he even threw away their toothpaste to stop adulteration.
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Chicago
Sally Ann Lutakeenya
Trak
House Advances Tax Measure Amid Debate
In Austin on February 23 the House of Representatives revived a tax bill after sharp arguments. The minority committee report passed 52 to 48 but passage not guaranteed as some members prefer printing rather than immediate action. Representative Lassie D. Lowry and others urged broader support for the measure.
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Austin
House of Rep
Lassie D. Lowry
Benwtionit
Air Miners at UP Oast Report on RAF Bombing Efforts
London reports Sir Archibald Sinclair说 at an English speaking union luncheon that Allied air mines have sunk or damaged German targets. He cited French Belgian Dutch and Norwegian soil bombings and praised RAF aims to bomb Germany while noting British raids on Berlin Hamburg Cologne Mannheim and other sites. He cited reports of Italian aircraft losses by RAF, Australian and South African airmen in Greece and Africa.
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London
Archibald Sinclair
Fr.a.f
RAF
Germany
Sinclair
James
Niie
Hiitich
Greece
Africa
Berlin
Sinchal
Honmi
Hamburg
Cologne
Maunhelm
House Refuses Dwyer Social Security Motion
In Austin on February 2 the Texas House rejected Rep. Pat Dwyer’s bid to force an early committee report on a 26 million 20 thousand dollar social security appropriation. Gov O Daniel backs emergency action but opposes deficits. The House then sent the motion to committee after a 72 to 65 vote to keep McAlster’s referral.
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Austin
W. Lee O'Daniel
Pat Dwyer
San Antonio
Open L. McAlster
Fort Worth
Dwyer
House
A to Honor New Citizens Citizenship Day Observed
San Antonio plans a Citizenship Recognition Day on May 14 to honor new citizens age 21 or older. A meeting of civic clubs led by Gene Olson and attendees from Exkley Cote Pugh Holman Myers, Belcher Whitaker Friese Lewis and others set the date and program details. The next meeting is scheduled for March 16. A housing ad promotes owner financed homes in Light Want Ads.
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San Antonio
Miler
Mission Pacific Railway Reports January Operating Income Rise
The Mission Pacific railroad announced January operating income of 1,538,162 dollars, up 509,535 from the same month last year, signaling improved revenue for the young year.
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ST. Louis
Missonl Pacific Railroad
Former Maryland Governor Harry Nice Dies in Richmond
Richmond Virginia February 25 Former Governor Harry W Nice aged 68 died at 5 pm today of a heart attack while visiting friends in Richmond He was en route from Florida to Baltimore by automobile Mrs Nice arrived yesterday Surviving are four sons Harry W Nice Jr of Baltimore a sister Miss Mary I Nice of Baltimore and others in the family
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Henn Myune
Melaus
Penen
Jong Kanding
Eneland
Niger
Afrigi
Tina
Halwig
Helsing
Yau
Vane
Dol
Richmond
Harry W. Nice
Maryland
Nice
Florida
Baltimore
Gutomobile
Hospital Treats 3 Bitten by Dogs
Three people were treated for dog bites after an incident Tuesday. Junior Delgado, 4, of 1496 Lamar Street. E P Godrleh, 54, of 716 Brooklyn Avenue. and Eloy Ovhen, 20, of 1614 West Martin Street were all bitten, two on the left leg and one on the right leg.
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Robert B. Greer
Jonior Delgado
Lamar Street
EP. Godrleh
Brooklyn Avenuue
Eloy Ovhen
West Martin Street
Cousin Tommy Writes of Us Essay Contest for Army
London reports 23 men in the British army invited to submit 1000 to 3000 word essays for a $100 prize with Prime Minister Churchill backing the contest. Maj. Gen. Beith supplied five topics including Americans as cousins and the impact of the internal combustion engine. A panel of writers and critics will judge the entries.
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London
Winston Churchill
J. H. Beith
Tah Hay
Dritnin
Warre
Censor Bans Love Signs Among British Sailors
London reports new rules forbid sailors to sign letters to girlfriends with love symbols. The measure aims to prevent possible spy codes hidden in the Xs and Os, tightening detection of coded messages.
Approval of WPA project for Alatie Heights streets
Representative Paul J. Kilday announced in Washington on Tuesday that President Rooseveld has approved a WPA project to improve Alatie Heights streets. The allotment is $223,444.
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Rooseveld
Alatie Heights
Paul J. Kilday
Washington
Mores Killed in Mystery Fray Near Manila
A bloody clash near the southern Philippines town of Iron Jule left seven Moras dead and three wounded including a woman after two groups fought with spears and barongs by Selta Lake on Tolo Istufid. The cause remains unknown.
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Manila
Peb
Iron Jule
Philippines
Selt Lake
Tolo Istufid
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