Plans Studied on County Budget Cuts
The Boxar county commissioners court met to consider further payroll cuts as officials discuss reducing government expenses. Judge Woods Woodhull eyed a 20 percent cut, while Commissioner Tra ste r proposed six percent. Disputed rises in salaries since the last legislature were noted, with county judge now earning 12 500 and commissioners at 4 800 yearly. Commissioners Maverick and Uhr urged restraint, saying the legislature should set any cuts. Abbott Jr. favored not asking other offices to bear cuts unless the county does so itself. The group agreed to delay payroll approvals until further expense reductions are secured. A separate item cites an incident in Missouri with a bank hold up.
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Boxer County
Albert G. Tra
Albert Maverick J
Robert ¥. Uhr
Maverick
Thomas H. Abbott Jr
Woodhull
Groge's Laxative Bromo Ginive Ad Ends Infer
An old medicinal advertisement touts Groge's Laxative Bromo Ginive claiming it opens the bowels fights fever and headache strengthens the body and wards off illness. It markets two wire brands SUG and We and urges daily use with promises of safety for all ages and many past users.
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Groge
Fortifien Agaist
Collegiates Replace Red Mouthpieces in New Move
New York June 10. Communist agitators are being replaced by collegiates who will lead as intellectual spokespeople. Moscow orders have removed over a thousand loudspeakers used to harangue crowds. Hundreds of college students are now slated to take on spokesman roles as campaigns begin to recruit more students and shift leadership among Reds.
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New York
Moscow
Communist Party
Japanese Advance Claims Seizure of Chinmenkow Shanhalkwan
The war office reported Japanese forces secured Chinmenkow and Shanhalkwan after foiling Chinese efforts to encircle Shanhalkwan from Jehol. Japanese dispatches said heavy damage was inflicted on Chinese units, with planes bombing near Shimenchai, while Chinese troops in Jehol moved eastward toward Manchuria.
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Bhanhalkwan
Rmy
Shimenchai
Chinmenkow
Chinchow
Shinenchai
Jehol
Chiumenkaw
Alfie
Jewol-Manchuripo
Shaohelkwan
Manchukuo
Inner Mongolia
Manchuria
Shanhalkwan
Rehol
Chiumenkow
Shanhatkwan
Marshal Chang
Better Than Whiskey For Colds and Coughs
An odd, garbled ad touts whiskey as a cure for colds and coughs. It claims a "nearby" remedy works faster, with references to adults and children, urging readers to drink and call for money back. The text includes dubious medical claims and promotional language with unclear sources.
Hoover Urges Arms Control Across Nation
President Hoover in a special message to Congress urged either speedy ratification of the Gen eva arms convention signed in 1925 or a convention to suppress trade in implements of war. He also urged special legislation to empower the executive to forbid shipments of arms for military purposes when cooperation with other major producers is possible.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
Congress
Paraguay
Bolivia
Chaco
Geneva
United States
Deputies Faces Move to Form Local Police in Two Communities
The article notes a resolution calling for deputy constables and discusses concerns about home break-ins and driver risk in school zones. Judge Woodhull suggests Hartandale and South San Antonio form self supporting local governments and police departments, while Constable Isbell argues the county bears no cost for the deputies. J Franklin Spears is hired to draft mandamus proceedings to district court.
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Barrett
Byron Hughes
South San Antonio
Woodhull
Hartandale
Isbell
Bexar County
Commissioners Court
J. Franklin Spears
Elephant attack sparks suit over department store injury
John M. Hellinger sues for 16,000 damages in Baltimore charging an elephant on display during Christmas picked up his 10 year old daughter Evelyn and hurled her to the floor, alleging negligence in exhibition.
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Baltimore
John MM. Hellinger
Evelyn
Vitamin G Deficiency Linked to Cataract in Eyesight
Clouding of vision by cataracts may result from vitamin G deficiency in the diet. Experiments on rats reported by Prof. Paul L. Day of the University of Arkansas, division of biological chemistry, American Chemical Society, indicate a link between lack of vitamin G and eye cataracts.
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New York
Jan
Paul L. Day
University of Arkansas
Division of Biological Chemistry
American Chemical Society
Thirteen Spades Fails to Get Bid
In BUNKTRK New Jersey on January 7 George Ward held 19 spades but opponents outbid him and declared seven no trump Ward's partner could only lead eight of hearts The opposing players recognized Ward had an unusual hand and gambled to take the lead resulting in a failed contract
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Bunktrk
George Ward
Ward
Wiggins' Last Day as Bank Executive
New York report marks January 10 as the last day of Al Wiggins's tenure as head of Une Chare, the world’s largest bank. The organization plans to elevate Winthrop William Alsineh, a capable lawyer broker-tielain, to successor.
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New York
al Wiggins
Une Chare
Winthrop
Wiiliam Alsineh
Jana Bb. Rorkefaler Jr
Officers Balked in Slayer Search in Dallas
North Texas officers pursued two men who killed Fort Worth Deputy Sheriff Malcolm Davis but efforts to apprehend them stalled in Dallas today as the manhunt continued.
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Dallas
North Texas
Malcolm Davis
Fort Worth
Garment Trade to Give Work in Boston
Boston January 1 reports that garment makers and department stores will sign an agreement soon to raise the garment trade in Boston by about 3 million dollars annually, creating 1000 additional jobs. The plan aims to boost employment and commerce.
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Boston
Republicans Blast Democrats On Beer And Budget
Washington reports Republican leader Snell of New York asserts Democrats will fail to balance the budget this session, citing their focus on beer and delays. Speaker Garner says tax action hinges on passage and signing of beer and farm relief bills, with hopes to pass taxes if the program succeeds.
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Washington, D. C
Snell
Garner
Jewa
Rupertmen
Sinton Burglaries Believed Solved
A series of burglaries over seven or eight months is believed solved with the arrest of Juan Marting and Jose Hardigues by Sheriff Frank Hunt and Deputy King Custer. They face charges of possession of stolen property.
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Sinton
Juan Marting
Jose Hardigues
Frank Hunt
King Custer
Boston Libraries to Close Weekly
Boston mayor proposes closing branch libraries every other week to save city funds. The plan outlines alternating closures as a cost cutting measure affecting branches across the city.
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Boston
Jai
Tax Decisions At Board Meet On School Apportionment
Delinquent taxpayers push compromise while public school per capita apportionment faces state action. The Board of Education plans a special session Wednesday at 4 p.m. to review back tax payments and grievances on assessments as attorneys present cases. Roger Stokes presides as George Thompson Jr. seeks Fort Worth board support for Austin talks on statewide teacher funding.
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Board of Education
J. C. Godh~gan
San Antonio
Roger Stokes
George Thompson Jr
Fort Worth
Austin
Cochran
Stokes
Doctors Fight Mysterious Cincinnati Disease Eight Die
Cincinnati doctors tackled a rare illness that has killed eight residents over months. The latest death was five days ago when two year old Thelma Johnson died within 24 hours. The disease can kill in 12 hours or allow recovery, and experts link it to encephalitis lethargica, the sleeping sickness.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnat
Ins
Thelma Johnson
Howard McIntyre
Gincinnati General Hospital
Legislative session opens with tax and reform debates
Legislators discuss a selective sales tax to replace the homestead tax exemption, aiming to cut state revenues for general, school and Confederate pension funds. The November vote exempted $3000 of homestead value from taxes, prompting fiscal strain as reforms, such as educational economy and boxing legalization, are weighed. In Dallas, William G. McAdoo flies from Los Angeles to meet with Roosevelt and party leaders after departing Love Field.
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Madoo
Dallas
Tex
Jan
William G. McAdoy
Los Angeles
Washington
New York
Franklin DD
Roosevelt
Lovefield
Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as strong cough remedy
Ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar with 12 ingredients claiming effective relief from chest congestion and coughing. Promotes nationwide availability and warns against substitutes, emphasizing safety and armless pleasant taste.
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