Senate Prohibition Repeal Subcommittee Sets Saturday Hearing
In Washington on January 2, the Senate judiciary committee referred the prohibition repeal bill to a subcommittee for a decisive hearing Saturday. The panel, led by Senator Blaine, will hear three hours of arguments on constitutionality, legality, and support for the measure, with special emphasis on constitutional questions and the bill’s broader merits.
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X Ray Tubes at Caltech Seek Neutron Secrets
In Pasadena California Institute of Technology scientists build giant X-ray tubes to probe the neutron mystery. They aim to generate artificial alpha particles by arranging end to end tubes and applying high voltage to study neutron behavior and electron proton relations.
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Streets Improved With RFC Funds In McAllen
McAllen on January 2 reports a new street improvement program launched with Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds. Fifty men are assigned to work on three streets in the northern part of the city, salaries paid from federal relief funds as the city purchased the materials.
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Exploding Gia Rocks Mount Durango New Year Event
In Durango on January 2 a road explosion on Carbon Mountain triggered a 250 foot slide of rock and debris. Sulphur fumes grew stronger as the bed of coal slept beneath the earth, and a rock gulch filled with boulders 75 feet deep. Geologists attribute the New Year eruption to a gas packet lingering in the mountain. The avalanche activity continued through Sunday as past mining activity on Carbon Mountain was abandoned due to dangerous gas.
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New Lindy Lead Proves Worthless
New York January 2 US investigators rejected a confession by stage magician Merzin Draysan in the Vingbergh case. He claimed he kidnapped the aviator's son but detectives found the confession false. A shifting of tax burdens is also highlighted in a magazine preview distributed with next Sunday's issue.
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Legal clash ends in dissolution of temporary restraining order
A temporary restraining order blocking a triad of insurance suits before Judge J. F Mullerley in Laredo was dissolved and a federal judge remanded the case. The dispute centers on insurers and claims against Jaiwire companies over damages from May at a building in Laredo.
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Mix Objects to Modern Westerns in The American Weekly
The American Weekly previews a feature on mixing classic Western tropes with modern storytelling. It discusses shifting portrayals, evolving ranch life, and new audience expectations while hinting at upcoming cinema trends and star showcases.
Homicide tally shows 377 deaths in Texas in 1952
In Dal Tex dated June 2 a compilation from news dispatches reports 377 Texas homicides for 1952. firearms caused 313 deaths. other causes include beating, stabbing, poisoning, axes, strangling, and burning. Fifty-two victims were women. The year exceeded 1931 by 34.
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Weather notes and road outlook across LORHATT region
Weather summary reports mixed conditions across LORHATT area with mentions of rain possible on Monday and Tuesday. Forecast notes wind, precipitation, and travel impacts while flagging uncertain timing and local variations in conditions.
State Appointees Will Be Announced
Austin January 2 Tina appoints to cabinet in Texas state ministry for the next ten years will be announced by Mrs Mina A Perguixnn Roverhorseleeb Thursday accordingly at nel Hennement today.
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Agreement on Farm Aid Reached by House Agriculture Panel
The House Agriculture Committee announced a tentative farm relief bill covering wheat cotton hogs and tobacco with a target parity price. It would set minimum prices and collect a processing fee from manufacturers to support farmers, tying aid to domestic consumption and voluntary production reductions.
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Public Forum Letter Attacks English Woman Sparks American Reply
An unsigned forum piece rebukes a refined English woman and praises an American reply. The writer describes experiences in Bristol including a bar scene with Sweet and Nut beer, a quick-witted barmaid, and a stern confrontation over a lukewarm drink. A later anecdote recalls a drunken English woman causing a disturbance in a London district, ending with a confrontation and police presence.
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Pneumonia Puts Stagg in Hospital
Amon Monat Stagg, retired head football coach at the University of Chicago, was confined to the Medical Arts Hospital today with influenza pneumonia. He is in his late sixties and his condition is described as serious but improving.
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Terrorist shot down in string of robberies and wounding
The report details Alvey Geal 48 a printer of 725 Kirk Place shot in the head after a car wreck and robbed of 180 dollars. He received treatment at Robert B Green hospital. Two Randolph field soldiers were robbed of coats and cash after a ride offer. A separate abduction probe targets L A Messey found with injuries near Sutherland Springs road.
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Racketeer Slain in New York Club
New York police report Larry Fay a prominent racketeer slain by the door of his Midtown night club. Fay a Hell's Kitchen figure was shot through the heart as he tried to calm men whose salaries were reduced for another employee. Ward Maloney a doorman disappeared after the shooting. police consider possible underworld motive.
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Boston dancer Tane Allen linked to Dempsey romance
The report centers on Tane Allen, a 19 year old Boston dancer, alleged to be the successor in affection to Jack Dempsey. The article quotes her saying little beyond the claim, while noting Dempsey’s status as a former heavyweight champion. Local notes mention a San Saba funeral and the day’s scattered items.
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Bu Service to Start Fee Change Amid Bus Substitution
San Antonio Public Service Company president Colonel Tuttle announced new bus service substitutions for street car lines. The city and company settled a franchise release deal, with $100,000 paid on $250,000, and a timetable tied to first vehicle deliveries. A 29 radial sites plan and possible downtown loop aim to connect all major business areas while buses replace certain lines.
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Lehman Assumes Governorship of New York State
In Albany on January 2 1 1 Lehman was inaugurated as New York’s governor. He urged federal aid for the destitute unemployed estimated at more than a million. President-elect Roosevelt proposed a clearer division of authority between Washington and Albany and closer White House governors contacts.
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