Spectacle and Science in A Living World at Dawn
A vivid Los Angeles audience packed the Chinese theater for the premiere of Trader Hero as King George’s opening week echoes. Spectators pressed for photos of stars while ads for General Electric’s new thyratrol device boasted world changing power without wires and hinted at Africa’s vast resources, all framed by sensational prose on exotic cinema and wartime medical cautions.
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Los Angeles
Calit
Tan
Movie, Land, & New Pictures
King George
Hollywood
Auitatic Laboratory
General Electele Company
Owen D. Youre
Gerard Swope
Quater
Widow Clara Uhr Sentenced to Electric Chair in Texas
A 40 year old widow and foster mother of three, Clara Uhr, was sentenced to death for first degree murder in the electric chair. The jurors found her guilty after a contested wording in the indictment, and Judge Andersen imposed the death sentence. The courtroom crowd reacted with silence and some shock as the verdict was read.
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Clara Uhr
Ain
Deniel
Earl Ubr
Texas
Ubr
J. J. Hay
Andersen
Wea
E. B. Simmons
Anderson
Ned Pach
BB. Braybear
Pridey
Warore
Sud
Simeon
Fritz A. Deininger
Frank Carne
George Herring
Robert Winters
Carby
Hay
John Hansen
A. J. DeSalme
H- Johntor
H. Uallagher
T It. Cofenheid
Fii
Col
Mes, Clota Ghr
Trexar
Daniel Uhr
Tom Mix Wins Suit Over 101 Ranch Show Contract
Erie county court awards Tom Mix a verdict against Zack Miller owner of the 101 Ranch shows for breach of contract totaling 325000. Miller sought 90000 in damages claiming Mix failed to appear as agreed. The decision reverses an earlier similar case in Natchez Mississippi where Miller prevailed.
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Enie
Tom Mix
Erie County
Lelay
Zack Miller
Natches, Bugs
Miller
Enilereil Enit
Matcher
Mix
Hbel Sa
Colobel Miller
Tolny
Mis
Colomel Miller
Sult Wen
Children barred by age rule at start of term
The Board of Education voted to bar six year olds from entering school on September 1, affecting about 4 074 moves from elementary to junior schools and 4 948 entering elementary schools. The change, proposed by Roger Stokes, passed 4 to 1 with Mrs J E King opposing. Superintendent Hartles cited costs and public relations concerns.
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Board of Edhication
Rchdol
Sevantry
B. W .Hartles
Roger Stokes
J. E. King
Moury King Robie Hidmot Yole
Derlley Aid
Spaaid
San Antonio
Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area
Partial forecast reads mild to warm with light to moderate east winds. Daytime highs near 6 degrees, cool nights, Saturday and Sunday mixed oranges likely to the west. next week generally warmer west of city with southerly winds and cooler pockets northern zones.
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Antonio Ang
Howdy
Prebabls
Lawnel Temperaturs Batarder Niebt
Syndar
Tesen
Hosily Elovay Baterdar Alykt
Sodas
Portly
Itn
Cearl
Ners
Novarder Nlakt
Tieht
Weniher
Warm Weather to Continue in 8. A Weekend Forecast
San Antonio will see warm spell continue through the weekend with a minimum around 34 degrees set for Saturday night. Rain chances persist Saturday night into Sunday with brief sun. by Sunday night colder, fair conditions expected as unsettled weather dominates the state.
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San Antonio
J. H. Darboo
Weather Bureau
Jackoe Avid
Brownurill
Sheriff Shot by Suspects in Crawford County
Ohio sheriff George Taventon, 89, was shot and killed in Bucyrus while officers attempted to arrest two black brothers on charges. The incident occurred in Crawford County as police pursued the alleged attackers.
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Ohio
Bucyrus
Tree Negro Brothers
George Tavenport
Crawford County
New York Actress and Actor Arrive for Front Page Screenings
Hloise Tyler a New York state actress and Fat O'Tirien an actor brought from New York to perform in the film version of The Front Page were marzsted here yesterday in Hollywood California.
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N.Y
Hollywood
Angeles
Hloise Tyler
New York State
Fat O'Tirien
New York
McAdoo Granted Flight Permission Across Mexico
Mexico City reports the department of communications granted William G. McAdoo former Secretary of the Treasury and director of railroads permission to fly with a party from Los Angeles to Mexico City via El Paso this month or early February.
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Mexico
McAdoo
Mexico City
Department of Communications
William G. McAdoo
California Feels Severe Shock New Earthquake Shakes Butte County
A strong earthquake was felt in Butte County at 11 92 o clock last night causing minor furniture movement and rattled dishes. No significant damage was reported.
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California
Call
Butte County
Woman Resigns Collectorship in Illinois
Mrs Myrtle T Bhicklidceony resigns as collector of internal revenue in Illinois.
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Washington, D. C
Dan
Myrtle T. Bhicklidceony
Illinois
Concern to Appeal Merger Decision
Youngstown Ohio January 24 company officials at a directors meeting said they would appeal the recent court decision enjoining the proposed merger with Bethlehem Steel Corporation.
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Lauswayn
Ohie
Youngstown Sheet and
Tobe
Tedas
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Ex-Service Men Must Pay to Vote in Texas
Ex service men face poll tax payment to vote as clarified by Assistant Attorney General Everett F. Johnson. The ruling rejects exemptions for veterans, signaling new voting requirements and tax obligations for former service members.
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Austin
Tesog
Jutu
Everett F. Tnhnson
Meet Mr Allergy You Have Him or You Don’t
Chicago January 24 Dr Pell Nelson of Bush Medical College spoke at the Midwest dietitians session on hay fever allergies. He defined allergy as a hyper sensitive reaction to foods and listed hay fever eczema strawberry rash migraine and chronic coughing as possible symptoms. He urged eliminating certain foods to cure allergy and related ailments.
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Mr. Allergy
Chicago
Pell Nelson
Bush Medical College
Nelson
Midwest Dietitians
Medical School of
Northwestern Onversity
San Antonio School Board Denies 1348 Children Enrollment
The San Antonio school board voted four to one to deny entry to approximately 1348 six year olds due to cost savings. The move delays many children born in August and late July, delaying schooling beyond their sixth birthday. The stance drew criticism from educators and citizens who argue state law grants early enrollment without tuition.
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San Antonio
Hartley
662 Saved in Prison Blaze
Wheumipea Ala Jan 24 A blaze swept the 12 year old main building and left wing of the state prison. 235 women and 327 men prisoners marched to safety with no loss of life or injury. Fire discovered midnight on third floor of the garment factory section. Fire departments struggled with water pressure to control the blaze.
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Wheiumpea
Ala
San Antonio Civil Service Election Challenge Filed
A 1024 city ordinance copy was filed in the Thirties District Court Saturday morning as part of an effort to overturn the civil service election. The Citizens' League asserts the city never legally adopted election precincts designated by county commissioners, claiming no valid city election since 1912.
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San Antonio
Civil Service Elect
Citizens’ League
Nho
Stolen Guns and Equipment Hit Medina Lake Camps
Police tied a major theft to about 39 camp lodges at Medina Lake belonging to San Antonio sportsmen. Fingerprints from doors aided the probe led by George Annewone and military police. Items missing include guns fishing tackle and gear. raids occurred mainly between December 15 and January 15 with arrests expected.
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San Antoino
Medina Lake
Saturdas
Pabinn
George Anewmone
J. Maloukie
James Loven
Wise Trict
Tesk
Henry Schelyer
Lira
Oak Street
Lenn Atoeckel
Tit Schley Avence
Deck Hurke
Laula Schlesinger
West Russell Place
N. Lee Petrich
Petrich-Saur Lumber Company
Eddie Vout
Soul
American Liner and British Ship Collide Near Amoy
The American liner President Bayes, on its round-the-world voyage, collided with the British steamer Kumsang near Amoy Ching. Both vessels were damaged and the incident disrupted their schedules.
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Ramis
Rongrong, Inc
President Bayes
Amoy Ching
Kumsang
Culeutte
Ostke
Mahatma Release Encounters Delay
In New Delhi on January 24 194?/18 authorities delayed the projected release of political prisoners including Mohandas Gandhi. The postponement affects plans for a landmark release and broad political concessions.
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Mahatma
New Delhi
India
Brohaima Gandhi
News in the Want Ads item highlights stand and apartment offers
Want ads note a well kept hamburger stand, priced at 3800 dollars, with contact Clem at 60 Forty for details. Also an adjoining city advertises a two room apartment on Pecan Street and Ger Glass at 407 for inquiries. Numerous other classified notices tease pecan and fruit trees, shrubs, and plants in today's issue.
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