Brinkley Radio Curbs Loom In Mexico
Jan 4 reports from Mexico City indicate officials weigh restricting two powerful radio stations Brinkley at Villa Acuna and Baker at Nuevo Laredo. The move follows a new North American broadcasting treaty and could limit wave bands or assign the highest frequencies, hindering both stations from reaching U S audiences.
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Mexico Cily
Norman C. Baker
Brinley
Villa Actina
Baker
Nunvo Laredo
Hhad
Texas
Middle West
Mexico
Brinkley
Aly
Roosevelt budget outlines 45 million road proposal
President Roosevelt recommended in his budget message that public road expenditures total 1 746 000 000 for the 1941 fiscal year beginning July 1. The current year appropriation stood at 191 000 000 as part of ongoing highway funding.
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Washington
Reoostwell
Civil Service Test Course Being Planned
Registrations are being taken for a civil service and clerical examination preparation course in San Antonio. Principal C. B. Troutz says the program covers every type of general intelligence test and aims to prepare participants for civil service entry.
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Aletaay
Cvil
San Anto
C. B. ‘Troutz
Clerks Added for Poll Tax Rush in County
Chief Deputy George Drake sought 15 extra clerks to handle poll tax receipts and auto licenses from January through April. The commission granted 25 clerks at 125 dollars per month, plus 24 at 80 and 20 at 80, to be hired as needed during the rush.
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George Drake
Communsioners' Court
Drake Sai
War 25 Years Ago Today Report
Compiled dispatches describe Allied forces including Austrian and Bavarian troops moving toward Cracow to assist, while a German torpedo attack sinks the British battleship Formidable. London stock exchange shutdowns mark a wartime pause, and French forces gain ground in Upper Alsace amid ongoing conflict.
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Cracow
Br Mint
London
Glock Exchange
Upper
Alsace
25 Recruits Goal of Marines Here
A January quota of 25 applicants is set for the San Antonio Marine Corps recruiting office near the Bexar County Courthouse. Applicants must be unmarried, between 18 and 30, and at least 64 inches and no more than 44 inches tall.
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San Apamio
United States Marine Corps
Bexar County
Farm subsidy cuts urged by Roosevelt in proposed budget
President Roosevelt proposed an agriculture budget cut of about 26 percent for the year starting next July. The plan would reduce agricultural department appropriations to 906 million from 1.24 billion, with large cuts in farm subsidies and surplus disposal. It calls for 725.6 million for subsidies and related programs, 498.5 million for soil conservation, 172.7 million for disposal of surpluses, and smaller funds for crop insurance and rural electrification. Also noted is a Manila mayor's death from heart disease.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Cone
Agricultural Department
Rural Electrification Administration
Farm Credit Administration
Roosevelt asks Congress for 2.24 billion defense budget
President Roosevelt requested Congress approve national defense appropriations totaling 2.24 billion dollars for the coming year plus special taxes to help cover costs. The plan boosts both army and navy budgets, outlines new ships and forces, and emphasizes Panama Canal safety amid European war concerns.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
War Department
Air Corps
Panama Canal
Regular Army
National Guard
Navy
Navy Ly
Marine Corps
Lie Sxme
Army
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Coast Guard
Compress
Atlantic
Pacific
Governor Holt Celebrates Birth With Cigars and Hats
In Charleston West Virginia on January 4 Governor Homer A Holt became a father for the third time the first time for a West Virginia governor. Mrs Holt gave birth to a boy prompting a jovial celebration at the statehouse. The governor and aides passed out 10 cent cigars while staff joined in a hat burning custom.
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Charleston
W. Va
PIA
Statehouse
Homer A. Holt
Smithers
Weather Summary Card for Cities and Regions
A chaotic OCR weather listing presents cloudy, rainy, and clear conditions across numerous cities including Denver, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Little Rock, Houston, and Dallas. It includes temperatures, humidity, and occasional measurements, with references to months and daily forecasts, but many fragments and garbled lines reduce clarity and reliability.
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Wessel Denver
Cole
Town
Snowiaw
Tiny Dover City
Kaw
Foley
Faro
Tes
Lguiveston
Tex
Raining
Tada Sa
Hatters
Hayre
Main
Itetens
Mont
Houston
Posy
Waal
Kote
Knoxville
Lereda
Little Rock
Ark
Saniiaty
Los Angeles
Call
Ralaing
Loulans
Luthock
Minneapolis
Minn
Madena
Utah
Pratt
Inehes
Montgomery
Alt
New Orlana
Palaing
Neer Fork
N.Y
Smoky
Priday
Oiklahoma City
Palouine Tex
Ebert Arthur
Pex
Roswell
Clandy
Aimailte
Lew
Weargy
Apnelmla
Sap Francie
Calif
Sentile
Ani Sheridan
Shrevepont
Cindy
Kpokans
Wash
Bessy Trrapa
Fia
Rocky Washington
Toc
Huth
Yoy Finn
Farley Letter Praises Quill’s Post Office Conduct
Postmaster Dan Quill received a letter from Postmaster General James A. Farley praising the San Antonio post office for its performance over the past year. Farley noted that national postal receipts in 1930 exceeded 1938 earnings by 25 million dollars.
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Dan Quill
James A. Farley
San Antonio
Farley
War Roundup Finns Press Deep Into Russia
Finns reportedly routed the Russian 163rd division and pushed about 19 miles into Soviet territory reaching near Ikke Kokkoi in their fourth cent er offensive as winter drive stalls. Finland hopes foreign help by spring while US Senate leader foresees immediate aid. Goering unifies German wartime economy as artillery pressure rises on the Western Front. Bulgarian trade talks with Moscow stir diplomatic moves. Irish parliament moves to grant emergency powers amid assassination rumors.
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Frene
Ikke Kokkoi
Kursta
Finland
Ohairman Piltman
Foreign Relations Committee
United States Senate
Germany
Great Britain
France
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Frecch
Alkht
Bougavelt
On Agrena
Moscow
Russia
Anny
Acton
Actor Richard Dix Injured In Ski Accident At Bunn Valley
BUN VALLEY Idaho June 4 Richard Dix Hollywood screen actor suffered a dislocated shoulder during a downhill ski slide at a winter resort. His physician Dr John Moritz said Dix rested comfortably but will require a month to heal. Dix was on site for a winter vacation when his speed caused him to miss a tree, he attempted a snowplow stop, the skis buckled and he toppled, injuring his shoulder. In Washington Roosevelt proposed 1.3 billion budget for next year to expand employment, detailing WPA NYA CCC and other programs with anticipated reductions and revisions based on business conditions. The plan aims to shift employment down and adjust programs accordingly.
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Bun Valley
Idaho
Richard Dix
Hollywood
John Moritz
Dix
Washington
Roosevelt
NYA
CCC
Pacm Security Administration
Police arrest driver after dog guards mate over killed companion
At the Missouri Pacific depot an automobile strike killed a guard dog’s companion. Officers arrived as the animal guarded the body and deterred pedestrians. A dispatcher and police then captured the driver. The incident prompted police to enlist a guard dog to help secure the scene.
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Buch
Palice
John Needham
Missouri Pacific
Poller
Animej
Food Theft Charge Filed Against Man in County Court
A theft complaint filed in County Court at Law accuses Dan Watson of taking meat and tobacco valued at groceries on November 4 from 223 Armor Place. The case describes theft of merchandise and lists Watson’s address as 102 Vice torn Street.
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Dan Watson
Lsted
Watson
Armor Place
Driver Escapes in Auto Train Crash
A driver named Joan Rangel escaped injury after his auto collided with a Southern Pacific train at La Pere Fernando Street Thursday. Police identified the companion as George Junkins. Minor damage included a dented fender on Rangel’s car.
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Joan Rangel
Booth
Nurces
la Perenando Street
Rangel
Saathe
George Junkkins
Worren Strdel
Dry Deep Test Well Blows Out In Galveston County
A dry deep test well near League City 26 miles south of Houston blew out last night while workers fought to control it. The Philips No. 4 Stewart well, abandoned under way, released gas and oil showing ground tremors over more than 100 yards to the north in Galveston County. Surface pressures were reported high as crews battled to cap the well.
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Houston
UFI
Phil Ups Petroleum Company
Here
League City
Galveston Couity
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