Grand 250000 Seat Stadium Idea Transforms Daydreams
The piece envisions a New York World’s Fair site stadium seating 250000, supplanting three 1940 Olympic games. It recalls imagined projects across Manhattan and Jersey City including a all weather roofed arena and a 100000 seat scheme, with figures like George Preston Marshall and Mayor Hague referenced in playful, speculative planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
United States
New York
LaGuardia
New York City
Texas Crops Fall Short In 1939 Yield And Acreage
Texas farm reports show 1939 production below 1930s averages across most field crops except cotton corn and rice. Total harvested area 25.1 million acres, about 19 percent below the 10 year average. barley hay and sorghum rise with acreage. Rain, irrigation, and drought effects cited alongside rising prices in San Antonio.
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Texas
Tub
Brickland
San Anto-nio
Anort Con
Texas Vocational Parley Planned in San Antonio
Mrs Estelle Wallace of Gotymerce president of the Texas Vocational association is planning the convention here for March 28-30 meeting with officials including T W Pex director of vocational education in San Antonio schools W G Bebbens coordinator of apprentice education R H Brewer Lanier principal and C G Patterson head of the chamber convention bureau J E Stutsman San Antonio schools will be honorary chairman and Fox active chairman of the event.
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Estelle Wallace
Gotymerce
Texas Vougional Association
Association
T W. Pex
San Antonio
W. G. Bebbens
R. H. Brewer
Lanier School
C. G. Patterson
Th Chamber of Commerce Convention Bureau
J. E. Stutsman
Fox
Opera Chief Rescues Lost Dog in San Antonio
Mrs. Lewis Krams Beck, general manager of the San Antonio Civic Opera, rescued a lost wire-haired terrier from traffic at McCullough and Magnolia streets. The dog wore a harness and chain. the owner may reclaim it by proving ownership at 1420 McCullough Avenue with Florence Winters assisting.
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Lewis Krams Beck
San Antonio Civic Opera Company
McCullough and
Magnolia Streets
Florence Winters
Orisician
Treasury Position Report Shows January 4 Figures
Treasury data compares January 2 receipts and expenditures with the prior year. Net balances reflect shifts in customs and miscellaneous revenues, with totals in the hundreds of millions and billions of dollars. Gold assets and gross totals are listed, alongside prior period references.
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Treasury
Washington
Briance
Rense
Wirtz Takes Up New Post as Interior Secretary
Alvin J. Wirtz, a 61 year old Texas lawyer, assumed duties as secretary of the interior. He faces direct charge of the Bonneville Power Administration reclamation service coal division fisheries biological survey and national parks with unspecified oversight of the bureau of mines and petroleum conservation division.
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Washington, Nin
Texas
Interior Department
Alvin J. Wirt
Benoral Coutine
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Yokes
Tckes
Wirtz
Bonneville Dim
Reclamation Service
Coal Division
Bureau of Fisheries,biological Survey and
National Parks
Bureau of Mines
Irkes
Jean
Roll
Petraleiyn Gonserystion
Driver's License Suspensions Rise in May
In Austin on January 4, state police reported a 19 percent rise in driver license suspensions for the six months ending May, citing 1812 suspensions of which 999 were for intoxication. Chief Ralph L Buell credited courts and prosecutors for the increase as officials noted stronger enforcement and penalties.
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Austin
Ralph L. Buell
Sense Dlvision
Buell
Girl 12 Reports Two Attacks in Separate Incidents
A 12 year old girl reported two separate criminal attacks. The first occurred near a sidewalk on Thursday afternoon and the second near a shop on Main Street. Police say no arrests have been made and investigations continue.
Thief Strikes Homes During Glimpse of Wrestling Event
A thief enters a home on Matamoros Street while a wrestling match unfolds. Losses include 65 dollars, eggs from a Bart Castro truck, a watch and ring from Frank Kyrisch, and clothing items from Ed Montemayor Clothing Store. Several other stores and residences report petty thefts along West Martin Street and Guadalupe Street. Police were notified Thursday. investigations ongoing.
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Matamoros Street
Bank 61
Lucia Lugo
Castro
San Fernando
Frank Kyrisch
Chompson Place
J. N. ‘Tillinghast
Houston
Allison Guilmenot
West Martin Street
Stanley Skloss
Ius Victoria Street
Ed Montemayor
Guadalupe
Stree
Trio Abducts and Robs A Mare on City Streets
A woman, Lea Gardiner of 804 Novi Las Moras Street, was abducted by three white male robbers who forced her from a car and escaped with $27 and an overcoat. The incident occurred near Martn and Comal streets after a pistol threat. Police say the trio fled in a short blue car, with one member identified as Jon Edwards and others described as young men wearing masks. rie details include a subsequent vehicle stop at Belknap and Ash and the robbers leaving on foot at San Avtavin MOT Peale 8.
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Iee Wen
Lea Gardiner
Novi Las Moras
Grietner
Martin and
Comal
Pistol Point
Matamioras
Carlin
Jon Edwards
West Ghalierey Price
Nidwareds
Maveryk Street
French Place
Bine
Filands Tole
Belknap
Ashby Places
Pont
Rai
Norvell to Be Sworn as Fourth Civil Appeals Judge
Edinburg attorney J. Br. Morvell, 39, will be sworn as associate justice of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals at 3 p.m. Friday in Austin, succeeding C. S. Slatin who joined the State Supreme Court commission. Governor W. Lee O'Daniel announced the appointment Wednesday afternoon. Morvell, partner of Rogers Kelley and J. C. Looney, was expected in San Antonio Thursday. Colleagues praised his ability and vast experience in many cases, remarking the appointment reflects his qualifications.
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J. BR. Morvell
Edinburg
Wll
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
C.S. Slatin
Commission of Appeals
State Supreme Court
Norvell
W. Lee O'Daniel
Austin
Rogers Kelley
J.C. Looney
San Antonio
W. ©. Wrrray
Night School to Hold Radio Class
Night School will offer a radio theory and practice course at Pub-Ue Night School starting Monday January 8. Principal Troutz announced the program aims to meet the needs of radio service personnel including aircraft radio mechanics police officers weather bureau technicians and customs officials.
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Troutz
Pricipal
Amy
Weather Bureau
Iain
Broadeastiyp Skizon Technicans
Vali
Market Prices Drift Higher Amid Mixed Midweek Runs
Commission market lists diverse gains and declines across fruits vegetables and dairy. Apples and citrus show steady demand with Jonathan and lemons quoted, while greens and tubers slide. poultry values vary with regional supply.
Bar Opens Early as Thief Precedes Opening Time
A garbled report from Alamo bar operator Joe on 209 South Alaing Street describes an early opening and a theft incident. The fragment mentions a security issue and prior events while referencing a wine increase and a battle context with unclear details.
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Wihen
Joe
Raw
Alamo
Alaing Street
Phare
Brown
Weather Forces Plane Refuel Stop in Brownsville
A New York to Houston flight with Brownsville detour due to low ceilings diverted to refuel here. Passengers bound for Houston boarded a different plane back, while the delayed craft proceeded to Brownsville. One traveler headed to San Antonio faced greater weather concerns than anticipated.
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New York
Houston
Brownsville
Sol
Antonio
Visit Texas Paralysis Center Aids Thousands in Six Weeks
A Texas Warm Springs Foundation unit near Ssmalesha drew more than 600 visitors in six weeks. J. O. Kellam, National Youth Administration state administrator, announced that Ross Boothe of Gore gales, president of the Geneales Warm Springs Foundation, was receiving children from immigrant volt schools.
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Austin
Conntrice Fio
Texas ‘Warm Springs Foundation
Ssmalesha
J. 0
Kellam
National Youth Administration
Ross Boothe
Goregales
Geneales Warm Springs Foundation
Fatal hotel blaze probes in Minneapolis inquiry begins
Minneapolis officials opened a full investigation into yesterday's Marlborough hotel fire that killed at least 19 people and injured 24, with many bodies buried under debris. Fire Chief Arthur Spottswood said the blaze likely started from a discarded cigarette in a garbage storage area and exploded, driving smoke and flames through the three story, 45 year old building as investigators seek the exact cause and identify victims.
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Minneapolis
Jatt
Giabous Marlborough
Arthur Spotts+ wood
Two Confidence Men Arrested After City Sting
Two men described by police as veterans of the con game were jailed Thursday after Detectives Fred Pulmes and Weldon Cockrell arrested them at Almhio Blaze and Crockatt Street. Officers said they carried counterfeit bills and likely would be turned over to federal authorities.
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City
Fred Pulmes
Weldon Cockrell
Almhio Blaze
Crockatt Street
Fedork
Snd
Social Security Offices Opened in Five Texas Cities
Early morning announcements by James B. Marley regional director for Texas Louisvane andl plant describe the opening of five Social Security offices including Big Spring Lufkin and San Antonio. Names Robert M. Mayne Murian C. Govington and ACUOR Managers are noted amid the dispatch, with reference to a paper plant at 5250 Wear Coutmero Street New Mexico.
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Mye For!ail Security Board
Big Spring
Lufkin
James B. Marley
Azar
Solomon Peran Sling
Texas
Louisvane Andl
Wear Coutmero Street
New Mexico
San Antonio
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