Davis submits plan for gradual U S Army expansion
Secretary of War Davis transmitted to the House armed services committee a ten year plan to raise the enlisted strength from 118,750 to 165,000 and officer ranks from 12,000 to 14,068. He noted no recommendation due to economy but outlined a coordinated approach for future growth and the need to maintain emergency readiness.
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Washington
Army
Louse Military Committee
Davis
Army Board of
Sear
War Department
Department
Fort Jengs
Tfr Corps
Philippine Scouts
Air Corps
GA. Trynch
General Staff
Novelist Hugh Walpole to Speak at Main High Auditorium
British author Hugh Walpole known for Portrait of a Man with Red Hair will address San Antonio’s American Association of University Women at Main Senior School auditorium at 7:15 p m February 3. He will compare Victorian and modern novels.
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Hugh Walpole
San Antonio
American Association of University Women
Weipole
Philip Guedalla
Emma, Guizeit
Nelson Page Junior School
Joes
Amican Association of University Women
Jews Celebrate Church Holiday at Agudath Achim
Special services Tuesday night at Agudis Achim with Rabbi Phillips of Wichita Falls speaking on Israel's Love for Education. Observing Chomisho Osor Bshwat, a church holiday, the Rev. David Kanter and the synagogue choir will give music.
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Agudis Achim Synagogue
Phillips
Wichita Falls
Chomisho Osor B'shwat
David Kanter
Police Chief Sebastian Resigns Amid Attack Probe
Austin and Dallas reports say W P Sebastian resigned on Monday night as authorities pursue two men linked to an attack on Mrs Vera Sutherland adviser to Governor Miriam A Ferguson. The resignation was accepted as part of the investigation into the automobile ride incident.
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Sebastian
Austin
Dallas
W. P. Sebastian
Pard Don
Vera Advisers
Sutherland
Miriam A. Ferguson
Armed Convict Still at Large
Tulsa officials report John Mars, a convicted bank robber armed and on the loose, following his sensational escape from Tulsa county jail last Sunday amid a jealous rage.
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Tulsa
John Mars
San Antonio Girl Scout Wins National Essay Prize
Rosalind Rollins, 14, daughter of Abs Rollins, San Antonio, earned one of ten national prizes in The American Girl essay contest by Girl Scouts of America. Her winning piece titled Christmas Eve on Island Farm describes a Troop No 10 outing during Christmas holidays. she receives a Girl Scout scribe badge and the honor of publication in the current issue.
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S.A
Rosalind Rollins
S. A
The
Girl Scouts
B. Rollins
West Myrtle Street
Girl Scouts of America
Sanantonio
Roenlind
Island Farm
Chamber Officials Discuss Training Camp With Wolters
The military affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce plans a meeting with Brig. Gen. Geo. Jacob Y Wolters, commander of the 50th Brigade, Texas National Guard. Leon Springs hosts the anti cavalry camp. Mineral Wells bids for the camp with state deed and large land lease terms. Brig. Gen. Wolters will travel from Austin. W B Tuttle chairs the local committee.
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Chamber of Commerce
Geo
Jacob’ Y. “Wolters
Fifty Brigade
Texas National
Texas
Anit
Leon Springs
Mineral Wells
Brdier
Wolters
Austin
W. B. Tuttle
Eight N Y Central Rail Executives Visit City Friday
An eight member delegation from the New York Central lines will arrive Friday at 7 a m to spend seven hours in the city. They will tour general offices and view a city sightseeing trip. The party includes J A Worcester C S Millard W Stevenson D M Bowman vice president general manager traffic manager and general passenger agent of the Big Four Cincinnati W Clark assistant traffic manager H I Ingersoll assistant to the president New York J Ingalls vice president L F Osburgh traffic manager and Texas representatives C A Brawner and M A Greding spanning passenger and freight departments.
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New York Central Lines
San Antonio Trasey
Gulf
J. A. Worcester
C. A. Brawner
Unul
M. A. Greding
Pupils Hear Taxation Talk at Main Avenue High School
District Clerk Hart McCormack spoke to the taxation class at Main Avenue High School Tuesday noon. His talk centered on state and county taxation.
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Hart McCormack
Main Avenue High School
Legislators Named to Key Committees in Tioxar Legislature
Speaker announces Tioxar delegation appointments to important committees Austin Monday. W A Williamson chairs motors and motor traffic. new member serves on constitutional amendments labor liquor traffic and suffrage. others join representation private corps revenue taxation state affairs insurances conservativ and criminal jurisprudence appropriations education.
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Tioxar
Ls- Bobbittat
Austin
W. A. Willaamson
Ue Nt
Trav Moursumd
Committee On Labor
Solons Favor Veteran Loan Measure
Washington politicians push for government loans backed by World War II veterans insurance certificates after banks rejected their requests. Senator Robinson notes broad support with no opposition while finance committees decide if veterans will continue to suffer or receive the government pledge relief. Senator Smoot chairs the Senate Finance Committee and Representative Green leads the House committee.
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Universal Service
Washington, D. C
Congress
Joseph J. Robinson
Senator Robinson
Senate Aint House Finance Committees
Jed Smoot
Utah
Senate
Viam A. Green
Iowa
House
Community Chest Elects Officers and Directors
The annual election and meeting for the Community Chest included reading of the annual report. Four officers and several directors were elected, with the secretary noting results and upcoming duties.
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Community Chest
Onet i Inm
Weatyd
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