Frozen body of girl found near Mills College in Oakland
The severely beaten, frozen young woman, likely about 20, was found by WPA workers near Mills College. A note bore the name Anita Botelhe. Police traced to Oakland address 1335 Seminary Avenue and were told by Hazel Seiyini that the girl was her daughter, separated from her husband. Blood and scratches indicated a violent struggle, with evidence suggesting she was assaulted and thrown into a creek at Teng Beights park.
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Oakland
Calif
Mills College
Anita Botelhe
WPA
Patr
Seminary Auteur
Mre
Hazel Seiayini
Dotriho
Thar
Teng Beights Park
Pope Pius X Falters as Pain Deepens in Hospital
Vatican dispatches report Pope Pius X grew weaker after a bad night with increasing agony and poor circulation in his left leg. Attendants said he bore the pain with fortitude and planned to work while breath remained, receiving sedatives to ease torment and keep sleep.
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Vatican
Pius X
Vatican Cily
Pius AT
Holy Father
Castiglioni
Diocese
Milan
Pretty Hair Is Cowgirls' Worry
Denver cowgirls at the National Western Live stock show discuss grooming under rodeo heat and dust. Jean Creed and Pauline Mexbit note hair must stay neat amid straps, dust, and sweat as they ride broncos and speed horses.
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Denver
Jean Creed
Pauline Mexbit
Jean
Italian Answer on Volunteers Is Ready
Rome reports Italy prepared to respond to Grett Brilyin's call for Christian views on volunteers for the Spanish Civil War. The reply, expected to be well informed, is anticipated soon as German Air Minister Hermann Goering wraps up his weekend in Italy.
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Rome
Janu
Italy
Grett Brilyin
Tistian
Hermann Gaering
Weather summary for Texas and vicinity forecast
The forecast covers San Antonio and surrounding areas with cloudy conditions and rain, turning colder. Thursday night lows near 30 F and Friday highs around 44 F, with northerly winds. Texas regions split: East Texas warming livestock outlook, West Texas cloudy with rain or snow in the southeast and Panhandle cold. Friday colder with freezing rain in interior and possible coastal effects.
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San Antonio
Interior
East Texas
West Texas
Panhandle
Panhariie
Roosevelt urges extension of reciprocity trade pacts
President Roosevelt asked Congress to extend the three year reciprocal trade treaty policy to sustain a durable peace and balanced economic recovery. He argued liberalized commercial policies counter isolationism while dangers from emergency conditions persist for American trade. Hull described extending powers as enabling vital accomplishment. Also notes financier Henry Beauclerk, 69, died in Montreal.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Doughtah
House
Ways and Means
Hull
Jarboe Forecasts Cold Wave With Nisin Injection
Weatherman J H Jarboe warned of a cold wave sweeping San Antonio Thursday night with lows near 30 and highs Friday around 44. A northerly wind shift brings cooler air, while midweek highs reached 75 and lows 66. Statewide freezing weather and livestock warnings were issued for portions of the state.
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Nisin
San Antonio
United States Weatheroan
J. H. Jarboe
Jarboe
Baby Born With Heart Outside Body At St Louis Childrens
A infant girl born with the heart outside the body remains under care at St Louis Children's. Superintendent Estelle BD. Claitorne reports physicians initially doubted survival but the heart is plainly visible beating on the chest with its base tied to major blood vessels.
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St, Louis
Jen
St Louis
Howvital
Estelle BD
Claitorne
U S Public Debt Reaches New High
The Daily Treasury Statement shows the public debt rising to a new high of 34.506 billion on January 72, compared to 24.467 billion on January 12 and 9.052 trillion four years ago.
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Washington, Jan
Treasury Statement
21 Rattlers Found In Skunk's Retreat
Jan, hunting on the T. A. Brure ranch known as the old Max well plate, Dutch Ringo chased a skunk into a hole in the pasture. He threw a light into the hole to drive it out and found the hole apparently full of rattlesnakes. He extricated the skunk and collected 24 rattlesnakes ranging from two to five feet long.
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Ban Saba
Jan
Ringo
T. A. Brure
Influenza Strains San Antonio Hospitals In Epidemic
An epidemic of influenza strained San Antonio hospitals to capacity as nurses reported abnormal call volumes. Dr. W. A. King warned the city to avoid crowds and seek bed rest, with many adults ill and several city officials and courthouse staff affected. Military batteries were moved to Camp Bullis to free hospital space.
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San Antonis
Wi. A. King
Young
Fmost
Atrney
John R. Shook
Paul Kilday
Cup
Aubrey Hopking
Jacob Rubbola
Paul Steffier
City Hall
Twelfth Field Artillery
Camp Bullis
Thursisy
Fost San Tension
Preunionia
Te SLATED TO LOSE JOBS
Approximately 50 San Antonio public school teachers were told by letter their services might be dispensed with on February 1 under the Severe Economy program. No teachers with contracts would be released this fiscal year, though noncontract teachers faced possible dismissal. Substitutes would be used as a last resort and pay could be docked after five sick days.
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San Antonio
J. O. Cochran
Hull Youngblood
Board of Education Wo
AML
Cochran
Berm
Youngblood
Nn Younghtood
Charles Dickson
J. A. Woods
Legislature Adjourns to Name Committees in Austin
The Texas House adjourned today until Monday to allow Robert W. Calvert time to finish committee selections. Progress on bills halted until committees are chosen, with one panel already named on privileges suffrage and election. Daly favored it to consider a contest in the Cleburne district seat.
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House
Austin
Robert W. Calvert
Daly
Cleburne
Cold Wave Moves South Through Texas
A cold wave pushes southward over Texas with freezing conditions spreading from the Panhandle to near the coast. Lubbock records a 19 degree minimum as low pressure centers over the Rio Grande valley. Overcast skies and mist dampen North Texas while the northern regions face near zero and wind chills.
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Texas
Panhandle
Ameriila
Lubbock
Perth
Weather Bureau
Central
del Rio
Rio Grande Valley
South
Police Get New Bullets Amid Inspection Ordered
Police Chief Owen W. Kil day ordered a gunsite inspection after officers were found to carry aging ammunition. Believing the fatal shooting of Officer A. Edwards may have used faulty rounds, the force will replace all ammo with new stock from Charles Stevens, the police secretary.
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Agiday
A. A. Edwards
Kilday
Charles Stevens
Olice
Europe promises relief from cold storm deaths and wrecks
London dispatch reports moderating weather offering relief to Northern Europe after a deadly storm. About 46 people died as winds and gales battered coasts and wrecked ships. Rescuers search for more bodies from the Finnish steamer Savona sinking near Kajskansand, Norway, with at least 20 lost.
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Europe
London
Atlantic
Savona
Kajskansand
Norway
Perkins Calls 2nd Strike Parley
Katy Perkins met with Michigan leaders and NE Auto Workers officials in her office to discuss strike strategy. She had just long talks with GM General Chief John J. Lewis and UAW President Homer Martin, with Murphy also invited to attend at 2 p.m. (BST).
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Washington
Van
Katy Perkins
Michigan
Ana Leafiers
NE Automobile Workers
General Motors Corporation
John J. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Homer Martin
United Automobile Workers
Ahamoner
Murphy
Park Meters Reap Profit in San Antonio
City Auditor Walter Tatsch reported that San Antonio parking meters earned 959,141 nickels in the period January 1-15. The city voted to pay a 9837.83 instalment on the meters while collections totaled 5117.10 and the city’s one fourth share was 1279.27. Maintenance expenses are paid from this fund.
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San Antonio
Walter Tatsch
Deficit Foreseen in State School Fund
State auditor Tom King forecasts a deficit of 325 506 dollars to the available school fund for the year ending August 31 1937. The shortfall stems from increased apportionment per capita to 19 dollars despite a 1 479 645 dollar balance on August 11 1935.
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Austin
Tom
King
Dallas Educator Found Dead in Bed
Dallas reports W. S. Bellamy principal of Winnetka grade senior and noted educator found dead in bed at Irving. A gunshot wound in his head. Justice Ghansy Misler of Irving ruled death by his own action in a formal verdict.
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Dallas
W. S. Bellamy
Princiu
Winnetka
Irving Teday
Ghansy Misler
Irving
Bomb explodes at Portuguese War Ministry Building
A bomb exploded in the ministry of war building in Lisbon on January 2. The Portuguese government had been aligned with the Spanish rebel Junta of General Francisco Franco.
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Portugese
Lishon
INS
Ministry of War
Francisco Franco
Hikes Gone 15 Years Seeks Police Aid
PROVIDENCE RT reports Herbert Cottle walked into a police station seeking help to recover three bicycles he claimed were stolen. He could not provide clear dates or locations for the alleged thefts, and the bicycles remain missing.
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Providence
Jon
Herbert Cottle
Floods Widen Across Ohio Valley Driving Widespread Damage
Heavy rains push rivers above flood stage across Pennsylvania Ohio Maryland Kentucky Illinois Tennessee Missouri and Arkansas. In Cincinnati damage tops a million dollars as thousands abandon homes and emergency crews form to cope with inundated streets and widespread property losses.
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Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Pennsylvania
West Iia
Ohio
Maryland
Kentucky
Illinois
Tennesse
Missouri
Arkansas
Portsmouth
Cig
Frank Sheehan
Award & Cresh
Weather Bureau
New Richmond
Hazelton
Ind
Louisville
Nashville
Slaughters
Tennessee
Red Cross
Kennett
St. Francis River
Dexter
Corning
Ark
Guiberland
Fenn
Mississippi
North Carolina
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Henry Beauclerk
U.S
Ing. Alta Hospitals
Owen Ww. Kiday
Perkins
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Colin
Associated Press
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