British seek US views on British base in West Indies
A London report says Britain wants Washington's views on establishing a British contraband control base in the Western hemisphere possibly in the West Indies. The source notes nothing prevents a base, but close U S relations mean Washington's stance will matter.
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West Indies
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Einkdad
Fair Trade Bill Revival Draws Senate Debate
In Austin Texas Senator Spears pushes a price fixing ban to curb retail prices below manufacturer or wholesaler minimums. The measure faces opposition as anti consumer and anti small business, with former Rep Reader backing the effort amid past vetoes and legal questions.
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Bailiffs Expense Allowance Proposed in Senate
A bill by Senator Franklin Speirs of San Antonio proposes paying bailiffs for travel and auto costs. It allows the Criminal District Court to appoint and remove grand jury bailiffs, with each bailiff receiving 2400 dollars annually and a 50 dollar per month automobile expense.
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Watchman Fire Victim Mondex At Gil Eldetech Warehouse
Mondex Johnny Joe Mondex a 20 year old watchman at Gil Eldetech warehouse 381 South Salaco Birunt suffered facial and hand burns when a wall stove exploded and ignited the warehouse. Fireman said Mondex warned himself with a small glove before the blast. Firefighters arrived within five minutes and helped contain the fire.
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Firemen Civil Service Bill Proposed in Texas Senate
A bill offered by Senator Franklin Spears would place firemen in Texas cities over 16 000 population under civil service. The proposal creates a classified civil service for hiring transfers and promotions, with three member city boards appointed by the governor for six year terms. Firefighters under civil service would be shielded from political campaign conformity.
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Japanese Premier to answer Hulls testimony in Tokyo
Tokyo reports say Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka will reply with a speech in parliament next Tuesday after Hull's sharp criticism of U S defense needs. Prime Minister Konoye plans to clarify cabinet policies. high officials weigh immediate response as anxiety grows.
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Digging Machine Dug Out of Ditch in Albuquerque
A digging machine became stuck in a ditch after rains softened earth on the slope. The excavator slid into the hole and dropped nine feet, requiring two days to recover. Local crews worked to free the machine from the ditch near Albuquerque, New Mexico, on January 17.
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Nazis Torpedo Two British Vessels Northwest of Londonderry
The German U boats torpedoed the liner Zealand and the freighter Almeda Star in the same general area northwest of Londonderry. The Zealandle reported damage around 4:00 a.m. and the Almeda Star followed at 12:49 p.m. confirming the attacks.
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Draft calls expedite as 83 men from Bexar county to be inducted
A new death call for 83 men from Bexar county was received by local boards Friday from state selective service headquarters. Inductions for February follow earlier calls in January and December as the draft moves to speed up.
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Spears Put on 1 Committees and Appointments
AUSTIN Jatt 17 Eleventh committee appointments by Senator Franklin Boews of San The assignments to standing committees were made by Lieutenant Governor Coke Stevenson. Spears was named chairman of one committee and vice chairman of two others. The Spears committee appointments include Laker chairs commerce and manufacturing, vice chairman military affairs, and vice chairman counties and county boundaries, criminal jurisprudence, education, finance, penitentiaries, privileges and elections, public printing, towns, and allied corporations.
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