Dies Rejects Compromise on Quiz Fund
Washington January 7 The Dies committee fight over extending the investigation into un American activities faces resistance from Chairman Dies Speaker Bankhead and Majority Leader Rayburn They oppose a two year renewal and the $150 000 appropriation while planning a Justice Department inquiry and possible end to the committee's work if stalled prospects.
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Britain Considers Measures To Press Japan On Open Door
London reports that Britain may join the United States in forcing Japan to alter its stance on the open door in China. The cabinet has asked the treasury to assess actions that could pressure Japan’s new cabinet to honor the Open Door principles and the Nine-Power Pact.
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State Board recommends higher education budget increase
Austin Jan 7 In a prepared report the state board of control urged a 3 317 450 rise in appropriations for institutions of higher education for the next two years as part of a biennial budget plan. The board also proposed a 209 298 increase for state normal schools while other areas await figures. The request comes despite Governor elect W Lee O Daniel's plan to cut government expenses.
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Automobile deaths fall in 1938 across 134 cities
Deaths from automobile accidents in 134 major cities during 1938 decreased 20 percent from the previous year. Cleveland Heights, Ohio, reported no fatalities. New York City led with 912 deaths, followed by Chicago 858 and Los Angeles with 792. Other cited totals include Dallas 63, Port Worth 50, Dallas 63, St Louis 44, and San Antonio 72.
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Great Painter Despujols Visits San Antonio With Paintings
Despujols, renowned French painter and Grand Prix de Rome laureate, visits San Antonio with his American wife and two children. He speaks of Indo China inspirations and plans to show works in New York to inform France. He rests at the Menger Hotel admiring his own canvases and expresses pride in his life and art.
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Commission Houses Face $50 License Fee
Local commission houses on Practice Row faced a $50 per year license requirement to cover fruit and vegetable inspection costs. Mayor C K Quin urged the ordinance, passed in February 1832, and city foods inspector Frank Newman enforced it with L P Bishop and Fred Cardiel present. Cardiel, owning a new commission house at 38 Practice Row, challenged enforcement and was cited in Corporation Court after refusing to pay.
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Battle Lines Drawn In War On Dies Probe
Contined from page one. President besides urging cooperation in funding and rooting out alien ideologies, Dies demands definite action from justice department as law enforcement, not mere investigation. Washington doubts aim to sideline the Dies committee. Reports say executive seeks to take over the probe, potentially discrediting the committee’s evidence and ending its funds. The controversy centers on deportation policy for aliens and new impeachment moves against Secretary Perkins.
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Buried Man Executed for Sex Murder at Ganon City
The body of Arridy, a 73 year old man described as feeble minded, was buried today on Lonely Woodpecker Hill in Ganon City after his execution in the lethal gas chamber for the sex murder of 15 year old Dorothy Drain of Pueblo. He reportedly faced death with a vacuous grin.
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Pioneer of the one piece bathing suit praised by Kellerman
Annette Kellerman, famed advocate of the one piece bathing suit, reflects on its evolution from 19th century modesty to modern nearly nude cuts. She discusses public reaction, freedom of movement, and plans to travel to Australia with her American husband and manager.
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Novel Car Light Device Emerges For Night Road Safety
A new front bumper steel plate device named Dim is shown in Art Antonie to deter dangerous drivers by projecting a face to demand attention. The report also covers political clashes over the powers of Congress versus the Justice Department in pursuing subversive activity investigations and a proposed $150,000 appropriation to extend inquiries to West Coast cases.
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Congressional clash over Dies committee funding debated
Amid public pressure the Dies committee faced bids to curb or starve its funding as Secretary Ickes warned against a broadcast attack and the Justice Department opened an inquiry. House tactics included parliamentary moves to deny ample funds, while Dies urged open debate and accountability.
Last Rites Set for L W Bartlitt in Monday Service
Funeral services for L W Bartlitt 54 of 323 Menquite Street who died while visiting in St Louis will be held there Monday afternoon. He was a former hotel and real estate operator a former McAllen Texas commissioner and former Hidalgo County deputy sheriff born in St Louis. He is survived by his widow Mrs J Gertrude Nonse Barfilif.
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Final Strategy on Subcommittee and Dies Links Emerges
The article outlines opposition moves to replace a subcommittee member, noting Dies and associates as likely not to join. It cites December 23 1098 notices in Keyword Group and Broun’s role in commenting on the Dies office rumor. It mentions a poll showing public support for a different committee member lineup and hints at a Times editorial.
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Zoning Appeals Heard On Five Plans In City
The San Antonio zoning board of adjustment will hear five appeals on Thursday January 10 at 4 p m, including a church at 902 West Elsmere Place refused for failing to meet open space requirements and other projects such as a business building at Hays and Hack streets and a marble works firm at 1402 East Commerce Street.
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Two L A Persons Treated for Burns
Burns Saturday sent two people to Robert B Green hospital for treatment. The child, Billy Lee Backman, aged 3, 104 Dickay Avenue, suffered second and third degree burns on the face and shoulder. Joe Cedina, 17, 1325 Levshreet, a cleaner, received first and second degree burns on the arm face and chest when the flame came into contact with live steam.
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