County Officials Vote in Tremulous County Judge Pro Tem Fight
A county court two hour session amid factional rifts over unseating Commissioner Uhr as county judge pro tem. Stappenbeck nominated for judge pro tem. Uhr challenged. Payrolls approved for officials. two factions formed with Anderson backing Stappenbeck. Debates over deputy hires and precinct officer salaries continued, delaying some actions.
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Robert F. Uhr
Charles Anderson
County Commissioners’ Court
Unider
BR. W
Rudy") Stappenbeck
Arnold X. Sheldon
Joe Sheldon
Old Citizens’ League
Wheelhorse
Jack Hight
L. W. Lerick
Harry Haberkorn
Frank Bushick Sr
Anderson
William Sessions
Maury Maverick
Congress- Main
G. Pinson
R. Lochie
M. Hollers
James P. Hollers
Nniig Ur
Stappenbeck
Sam Anderson
Uhr
J. W. Donnell
Blappenbeck
Daniell
Jaz
Bob
Stappenbeeis
Une
Edgar Garvey
Sam
Bell
Hurt Bie-Cormick
Albert ‘Tra‘walter
Albert ¥. Huth
Will W. Wood
Huth
J. P. Neerham
Fd Schaefer
Iil
Anders von
Behaufer
Sam Anders
J. A. Meyer
Richard Mungus
Presinct 6
Anderach
Goutiard
Phec 4
Gol
Despondent mother dives with two children at San Francisco pier
Mrs Marjorie Montgomery, despondent over a divorce, told police she jumped into the bay with her two daughters, Pauline and Barbara, under a San Francisco pier. A passerby heard cries, rescuers found only the mother, the children presumed drowned. Montgomery was hospitalized in a hysterical state. Police described the scene at the pier and noted she had received a Christmas letter from her former husband.
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San Francisco
Polive
Ratio
Vester Williamson
Ben Guislo
Marjorie Montgomery
Ies Robert
Mar
Barbara
Ade Hanford
Torso Slayer Strikes Cleveland Man in Slashing Attack
Jack Hart, 26, a WPA worker, described a recent assault by a masked knife-wielding assailant he termed the Torso Slayer. Hart, bruised and with facial wounds, recounted the incident to hospital attendants and police as investigators ponder a demented doctor theory and possible killer patterns in the city.
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Cleveland
Jack Hart
WFA
Tony
Washington
INS
Ford Motor Company
Supreme Court
National Labor Relations Board
High Court
Sixth Circuit
WPA
Vrai Nine
Peacheis Seyeers
Weeeem Sannaee
Alfred Jones
Hart
Hart Felat
Notorlaug
Kim
States Given Ban Powers on Liquor
The Supreme court ruled states may block liquor sales from out of state. Michigan and Missouri laws banning importation were sustained. Justice Brandeis said state power to prevent intoxicating liquor sales is undoubted. No dissent was announced as other decisions were announced.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Michigan
Missouri
Brandeis
Dustles Hughes
Wah
National Labor Relations Board
Kentucky
Tee
Warrants Questioned By New Bexar Judge
The new Bexar County judge and commissioners debated legality of warrant issues from last August. Charles Anderson and W Anderson pressed for review while the board considered funding for road and bridge projects and the Domestic Steparlies contract. The judge urged further discussion at a later meeting and referenced a 122,000 warrant matter as an old Spanish custom.
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Tewullly
WPA
Charles’ Anderson
W. Anderson
New Bexar
Missioners
Ume
von H. Howard Jr
Coun
Navy seeks 30 new bases for fleet operations
The Navy Department told Congress it urgently needs 30 new air, submarine, destroyer and mine bases in the United States and outlying possessions to meet normal fleet operations. Secretary Swanson transmitted a nine page report by a special naval board to Speaker Bankhead detailing base requirements. A fast track air base is listed for early completion at Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Washington
Navy Department
Congress
United States
Swanson
Bankhead
Special Naval Board
Corpus] Christi
Texas
Robbers Loot $25,000 From East Side Post Office
Cleveland officials estimate $25,000 in currency stamps and registered mail were stolen in a night burglary at an east side post office. The loss includes money and valuable mail items, with investigation underway.
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Cleveland
East Side
Texan Killed When Auto Is Overturned
Leslie Fussell aged 38 of Austin was killed instantly last night when his car overturned on a highway between Ligno and Burnel. The accident occurred as the vehicle left the road in high speed and rolled over several times before coming to rest.救
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Austin
Leslie Fussell
Ligno
Burnel
G.O.P. and Democrats agree on 3 to 2 committee split
House leaders settle a 3 to 2 division of committee strength between parties. Major panels like Ways and Means will hold 15 Democrats and 10 Republicans. The Appropriations panel grows to 40 with 25 Democrats and 15 Republicans, while Rules stays 20 to 4.
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Washington
House
Appropriations Committee
Tules
Hinevo
Republicas
Chile Pays for Pawned Machines
In Santiago on January 3 1947 a government order to reburn pawned sewing machines and other work machines to their owners free of charge prompted visits to hundreds of pawn shops. The government appropriated 8 million pesos to redeem machines, with government owned pawn shops in Santiago freeing over six hundred items, mostly sewing machines, on the first day. the provinces saw nearly as many articles freed.
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Chile
Santiago
Unemployed Protests “Appeasement” Queenly Turn in London
In London a group of unemployed men and women confronted Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain outside 10 Downing Street. A funeral hearse with a black coffin labeled Unemployed was pushed toward the gate, a large umbrella labeled appeasement raised as a banner, and police intervened as the crowd shouted We want relief and Chamberlain must go. A New Year’s gift presented to the prime minister’s residence drew strong reactions from onlookers amid the chaotic scene.
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London
Dan Ji-Fl
Neville Chambsblack
Chamberlain
Lord Door
Jvengh
Warithy Brewer
Ter
Suffolk
Nev
Germany
First New York City Marriage License Of 1939
Omera G. Cutan, a 24 year old vacuum cleaner salesman, arrived at the municipal building to obtain Manhattan’s first marriage license of 1939. His fiancée is 21 year old stenographer Jean Tobolka.
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Wilf
Stone New York
Omera G. Cutan
Shah
Gigie
Manhattan
Jean Tobolka
Catan
Isa
French rediscount rate lowered by Bank of France
The Bank of France cut its discount rate from 2 1 2 percent to 2 percent in Paris on January 3. It was the second reduction since a 3 percent raise on September 21 amid the Czechoslovak crisis and heavy liquidity withdrawals from private accounts and bank declines.
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Paris
France
Weather summary for Texas regions
The report notes variable conditions with cloud cover and warmth. East Texas shows partly cloudy to cloudy nights and mild days, while West Texas is fair with mild temperatures. Southerly winds are mentioned along the coast.
Congress Begins Second Era as Both Houses Convene
Congress opens its first session with the Republican minority bolstered by recent elections. House Speaker Bankhead of Alabama defeats Martin of Massachusetts 250 to 167 to lead the chamber. Senate and House plan joint sessions to receive President Roosevelt’s message, while debates focus on farm policy and relief funding amid calls to curb government expenditures. Garner and other figures figure in early presidential chatter.
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Washington
San
N— Congress
al Naon Sharp
Senate
Hove
Garter
House
Suiside
South Crinble
Tee
Liepriyer
Smiall
Soap
Bankhead
Alabama
Yrebel
Jed
Martin
Massafatusets
Roosevelt
Smith
South
Carolina
Senate Agriculture
Senate Republicans
Harry T. Hopkins
WPA
Hopkine
Commerce
Labor Department
Dies
Texas
Fullman
Nevada
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Texas Democrat@ Nave
Vce
Garner
Daladier Wins Tunis Welcome Amid Italian Demands
French Premier Daladier entered Tunis to a triumphal welcome as Italian leaders pressed for equal rights in Tunisia. He warned France would use force to maintain the protectorate, while bey Ahmed pledged loyalty. Neo Destours demonstrators protested, shouting anti French and independence banners as Daladier toured the city.
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Cazechoslovakia
Daladier
Tunis
Bizerte
France
Mediterranean
Italy
Dalaver
Biberte
Tighing
Bizerte-enmal i 'Emall
Praire
Jong Lve Daladier
All-Time Postal Receipts Hit December Peak at San Antonio
Postmaster Dan J. Quill announced December 1928 postal receipts reached 171217? lacking. The total 171134.53 topped the prior month’s record of 169613.07 in December 193?. The report notes statewide figures and mentions weather and obituaries in brief.
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San Antonio Post- Ofice
Dan J. Quill
Q . i . di Sulla
Houston
Tap Sat
Tamidity
Harless
Gwonaty
TA Pre Coals
United Commonterate Veterans
Kwan
Sissippi
Antiles
Mist Be Springing Back to Normal
Gulf breezes without sunshine bring San Antonio spring like temperatures for the next few days. U S Meteorologist James Hy Jar hoe predicts cloudy conditions with mild temperatures as a low pressure trough draws south winds from the coast. The mercury on Tuesday and Wednesday will rise to about 74 degrees, 11 above normal, and drop Tuesday night to 69, 12 degrees higher than average for this time, the forecaster said. A mist drifting over the city early Tuesday caused humidity to reach 100 percent. Mean is 7.
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San Antonio
U.S
James Hy Jarhoe
Fort Texas
Alaska
Darone
Roosevelt Pleads for Texans as Freight Rates Rise
Roosevelt urges Congress to curb discriminatory freight rates harming Texas industry. In a statewide radio address he says interstate rates are 61 percent higher than the industrial East and up to 85 percent in western Texas, threatening regional development if the ICC fails to act.
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Congress
Port Worty
Diatt- Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt
Cologne slayings lead to severe harm convictions and escape
Otto Schoenewald and his 28 year old wife Gerda were severely harmed today in Cologne for two 1933 crimes. Schoenewald was convicted of fatally injuring a landlady and stealing. his wife was raised for aiding his crimes. A Cologne court sentenced them to pass last June 24.
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Cologne
Jan
Otto Schoenewald
Gerda
Schoenewald
Fujiya Maru Aground Off Miyako Island In Swell
A 1000 ton Fujiya Maru freighter with 44 crew is aground near Miyako Island in the Loochoo group as heavy swell threatens to break up the vessel. Japanese news agency Denney reports the peril and indicates the ship faces possible loss.
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Tokio
Denney
Today
Miyako Island
Loochoo Group
Japan
Dies Report Attacks Labor Dept and NLRB Probe
The Dies committee charges the labor department failed to enforce deportation laws and links subversive espionage to U S labor agencies. It calls for a full probe of the National Labor Relations Board and alleges officials permit Communist views through Saposs. The report references Michigan sit-down actions and Governor Murphy blocking court orders.
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Washington, Jin, Gt
Dies Committee
United States
House
Olive
Department
Department of Labor
Tas
Dies
Mosier
Ohio
Starnes
Alabama
Dempsey
New Mexico
Healey
Democra
Massachusetts
Thomas
New Jersey
Mason
Llinois
National Labor Relations Board
David J. Saposs
NLRB
Mich
State Capistol
State College
Frank Murphy
Michigan
Murphy
Lansing
Widow 23 Admits Killing With Knife
Betty McLaren a 23 year old house wife confessed to killing her husband William McLaren with a sewing carving knife he had for Christmas after a lengthy denial. She later told police she stabbed him during a quarrel following a night of drinking. He was found on the roadside beside an automobile in underwear and bleeding from a stab wound.
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San Francisco
Betty McLaren
Harry Husted J
McLaren
Leo O'Connor
F. Ruthers
Mra. McLaren
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