Duke of Windsor Calls From Cannes Amid Tax Bill Tales
The Duke of Windsor, in Vienna, paid a large phone bill for calls to Mrs. Wallace Simpson while sending his detective to Cannes on a secret mission. Attaches later denied reports of a motoring accident and said the incident involved a used car advertisement and other classified notices.
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Jan
Duke of Windsor
Carnes Atone
Wailis Simpson
R. Slorier
Cannes
Ab Enstls
Alamo Unearths Ancient Human Remains During Shrine Work
Workmen restoring the Alamo discovered graves in front of the altar area containing two skulls and bones. The site was examined by Leila Small, custodian, with bones sent to a decision by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas chapter gathering at the Anéfy hotel. In Berlin, Admiral Paul Behcheke, 70, former navy chief, died, ending his World War II era command.
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Alamo
Leila Small
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Anéfany Hotel
Berlin
Paul Behcheke
Navy Department
Geran Dayal
Balliceek
Oklahoma passes tax exemption bill in brief legislative session
Oklahoma City reports the legislature adjourned after enacting a tax exemption measure. The bill lifts a constitutional cap set by a voter approved amendment and becomes effective January 1, 1837. The regular session opened at noon and the measure affects taxpayers nationally. Governor Allred indicates intention to name a South Texan to the highway commission vacancy in February.
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Oklahoma City
Don
Sixtecath
Austin
l—Goveror Allred
Highway Commission
Marfit
San Antonie
German ultimatum to Spanish government over seized cargo
German cruiser Koenigsberg sent a direct ultimatum to the Spanish Socialist government threatening to transfer seized Spanish ships to fascist insurgents unless German cargo is returned by Friday. The basing Basque regime had detained the Nazi warships Aragon and Marta Junquera in the Bay of Biscay and refused cargo release, prompting retaliatory seizures and warnings of further action.
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Dam
Cruiver
Koenigsberg
Marta Junquera
Bay of Biscay
Francisco Prafico
Ab Bilbay
Guysi
Aragon
Marta
Rescuers Complete Indian Efforts in New Mexico
In Magdalena New Mexico June 507 weary Indian service workers pressed into the western bad lands to rescue an isolated band of Navajos exposed to sub zero weather and near starvation. A rescue truck located the group and agents expected to evacuate the remainder today.
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Magdalena
N. M
Indian Service
New Mexico
Ers
Tadiat
Roosevelt Jr Leaves Hospital After Sinus Operation
Physicians report Franklin D Roosevelt Jr, son of the president, is expected to go home at the end of the week after entering Massachusetts General Hospital November 25 for a sinus operation and treatment for streptococcal infection. Doctors say his condition is fine.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Roosevelt
Massachusetts General Hospital
Rayburn promises full support for Roosevelt program
Washington January 5 Representative Sam Rayburn the new Democratic leader in the House pledged 100 percent cooperation with President Roosevelt's legislative plan after a tense race with John J. OConner. Rayburn, 53, begins his 25th year in Congress and expects unified action from the party as it steers the 332 House members.
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Jan
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En Toor
House
Roosevelt
Stonky
Tos
John J. O'Conner
Newpass
Tammany
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Roosevelt honors Gravell for debt-free start to year
President Roosevelt sent a congratulatory letter to J Harvey Gravell of Ambler Pennsylvania praising the paint manufacturer for paying off all debts of his employees as a New Year gift. Gravell, head of the American Chemical Paint Manufacturing Co, divided 90000 dollars among 16 workers so they could begin the year without debt.
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Ambler
Ment Roosevelt
J. Harvey Gravell
Gravell
American Chemical Paint Manufacturing Company
Rebels Swing on New Front Near Madrid
Victorious Spanish insurgents pressed toward the Escorial communications road northwest of Madrid as government defenses withdrew. Casualties reported from yesterday’s raid include fifty killed and 260 wounded. Unverified totals may rise due to wreckage and debris. Mundo Obrero denounced the bombing as a beastly act and urged Allied nations to act.
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Ehisir
Gank
FI Escorial
Aravaca
Pozuelo
Maja Dahonda
Boadilla del
Devris
University City
Mundo Obrera
England
France
Eagle Furniture Owners Honored With Employee Surprise Party
W T Garven and partners of Eagle Furniture were surprised by their employees during a Monday night party. The event honored the owners for their leadership and contributions to the firm.
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Arts
W.T. Garven
Eagle Furniture Company
Postal Budget for New San Antonio Federal Building
Fred C. Cornwell announces a 60,000 pound budget for custodians at the new San Antonio federal building. The staff will grow to 2 to 4 hires after civil service exams in a few months. The 237,900 square foot building is described as satisfactory as Cornwell leaves for Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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San Antonio
Fred C. Cornwell
Post Office Department
Cornwell
Dai J. Quill
Corwel
Allaiquerque
N. M
Immigration Officials Confer in Texas on Inspection Tour
Immigration Chief William A. Whalen and district director Walter W. Knopp meet in San Antonio and Galveston to plan an inspection tour. Accompanied by F. H. Crockett and H. P. Brady, they will depart Tuesday night for Laredo to inspect operations.
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William A. Whalen
Galveston
Ban Antonio
Walter W. Knopp
Whalen
F.H. Crockett
H. P. Brady
Laredo
Sant Antonio
Germany demands release of sequestered cargo and Spaniard
Spanish authorities in Valencia report Germany’s Koenigsberg issued a three day ultimatum demanding release of sequestered material from the Getragreighler cargo and an unnamed Spaniard seized aboard before Christmas. Officials warned of grave consequences for further interference with Spanish shipping as other ships Aragon and Maria Juqueta face seizure.
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France
Valencia
Koenigsberg
Sparsh
Germany
Tentum
L Iberate
Comemainder
Aragon
Maria Jut
Bilbao
Woman Treated After Beating Near Rail Station
A woman identified as Miss Stelen Bowland, 1179 Due Vanno Sitet, was treated at Robert B. Green hospital on Tuesday after a man assaulted her near the Missouri Pacific railway station. Police were investigating the attack and the victim’s condition was reported stable.
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Stelen Bowland
Duevanno Sitet
Robert B. Green Hospital
Missouri-Pacific
New Vocational Training School to Open September 1
J C Cochran urges making the new junior school a Vocational training school in the Steves garden tract. He cites federal funding to cover half teacher salaries, fertile land, good water supply, and reduced congestion at west side schools. The west side academy is to open February 1.
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Steves Garden
Board of Education
J. C. Cochran
Echonts
Bt Anthony Hotel
Cochran
Fertie
Iis
West Side
Cochrah
Jvnntor Hen
Pope Pling New Academy Inauguration Amid Illness
Vatican City January reports outline plans for inaugurating the Pontifical academy while Pope Pius XII remains bedridden with neuritis. Persistent rains and age hinder travel as officials await a personal message from the ailing pope during the academy’s national session. Cardinal Pacelli and Cardinal Rossi visited as routine conversations continued behind closed doors.
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Vatican City
Jan
Pontifical Academy
Holy Father
Vatican
Pontity
Persai
Cardinal Pacelli
Carding Rossi
Funeral for Mrs. Annie Bruce Held in Solon
Funeral services were held in Solon for Mrs. Annie Bruce Mansfield aged 69 wife of Congressman J J Mansfield who died yesterday in Houston.
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Houston
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