Doom and defeat warned by Lewis at convention
Columbus, Jan 24. Lewis declared that coercion at the Democratic national convention to renominate Roosevelt would bring ignominious defeat. He urged delaying presidential endorsements, urged executive action to study the matter, and faulted the party for cabinet and policy neglect. He predicted Roosevelt may not run and urged labor support for a labor friendly platform.
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Columbus
Ohio
M. Dotn L. Lewi
Roosevelt
United Mine Workers of America
Democratic Party
Abo
Wheeler Says Roosevelt Re-election Would Be Difficult
Senator Wheeler of Montana declared it would be extremely difficult for the Democratic Party to re-elect President Roosevelt if he won the nomination for a third term. He noted labor support and dismissed John L. Lewis's claim of an ignominious defeat, saying Roosevelt and the administration have done more for organized labor in recent years than any other.
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Vation Aid Tor
Lewis
Democratic Party
Agencl
Congress
Lewry
Roosevelt
Hin
Washington
Gan
Wheeler
D-Mont
Demogratia Party
John L. Lewis
Li Bie Lewis
Years Levied in Conspiracy Case Convictions
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple conspiracy to commit burglary cases. Names include Almazan and Jack Hark-Reimer, with court notes on sentences and indictments. Postal and date details are unclear. text references Manila and January 1999.
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Jonel. Jary
Dnc
Almazan
Jack Hark- Reimer
South
Medina Street
Board To Pursue Capitol Inquiry In Texas Row
The Texas Board of Control will press its investigation into conditions at the state capitol, aiming to San Antonio for an impartial tour to uncover facts. Chairman Harry Knox said an open hearing on charges against Superintendent W. J. Johnson would proceed tomorrow, while injunctions challenge board actions.
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Aubtin
Harry Knox
Control
San Antonio
Knox
Travis County
Chef
W. J. Johnson
Board of Control
Johnson
Don Moody
Tom Deberry
James ¥. Allred
Gerald Mann
Deberry
Cotton prices rise amid Liverpool gains and liquidation
New York cotton prices climbed more than 14 points from a sharp prior decline. A stronger Liverpool market and continued hedging by locals supported the advance, with March, July old and July new futures with modest gains and December at 9.252.
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New York
New York Cotto Exchange
Liverpool
Bombay
Triple slaying leaves Black victims in Hugo case
Prosecutor says two Black men aged 20 and 36 killed El mer Rogers, his wife, and their young son on New Year's Eve and burned the bodies. A statement by Lyons links the two to a robbery plan. an ax was reported found yesterday.
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Hugo
Okiza
INS
Triat
WD. Long
van Blezel
Elmer Rogers
Rogers
Norman Horton
Lyons
Four crew dead after Argentina amphibian crash on river
Four crew members died and two were saved when a Sikorsky amphibian crashed into the Rio de la Plata near Buenos Aires during a flight. The aircraft, part of a trio bought in Panama for a new Argentine air service, was severely damaged.
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Buenos Atres
Jan
Losh
River Plate
Buenos Aires
The
Plate
Panama
Urtp
Arcentine Truquayar Air Service
Beaten Louisiana Candidate Gone Missing in Gubernatorial Campaign
New Orleans January 24 James H Morrison Hammond attorney and gubernatorial candidate who polled 48186 votes in the Cyst primary has not been seen since January 17. Speculation rises as Governor Long and lawmakers finalize public welfare measures while observers compare Morrison’s disappearance to the vanished political figure Jury Long.
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New Orleans
James H. Morrison
Louisiana
Hammond
Nob Beet
Morrigan
Long
Soviet Attack Repulsed by Finns in Ladoga Front
Finnish communique reports repulse of Soviet efforts to break defenses north of Lake Ladoga. Heaviest fighting near Kallaanjoki Aittojoki, with seven Russian tanks destroyed and an enemy raid pushed back across Lake Muola ice. Civilian casualties rise as 21 killed and 21 injured in Nurmes area amid air raids. rail line disruption attempts noted.
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Hellines
Lake Ladoga
Enzamuinique
Autojoki
Mannerheim
Kallaanjoki
Aittojaki
Lake Muola
Boviet Watr
Nurmes
Ual
Thilela
Aittojoki
Kollaan
Joki
Pinnish
Raiwayo Ling
Finland
Nuemes
Beory
Toweis
Reward Up For Information In Officer Death
Governor O Daniel has posted a 500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killers of Gane Warden and B D Miuretugnn i dim Wells County December 30 1938. Murchison and a companion were shot while investigating highway haters. Murchison died.
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Austin
Lee O'Daniel
BD. R. Miuretugnn
Dim Wells County
Murchison
Farther Drop Seen in Steel Output
New York January survey predicts continued steel production cuts as demand rises. Industry indicators show capacity utilization down by about seven percent from the prior week, with analysts noting a likely further reduction in output.
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WEW
York
Pittshey
Contd Cold Wave Forecast Sealed in Texas Weather Note
Weather forecast predicts continued record cold across Texas with subfreezing temperatures for several more days. The 24 degree low Wednesday and 20 degree Thursday morning expectations highlight ongoing frigid conditions across North and West Texas with a possible light snow in far West Texas.
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Darhoe Salil
Vertata
Biezerdts
Canada
Mid-West States
Tesas
Weather Bureau
Jarboe
Randolph Field
Texas
Sorch l
West Texas
Valley Citrus Loss From Cold Wave Hits Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville reports estimates from growers and shippers of 42 to 60 percent citrus loss in the lower Rio Grande valley due to freezing. Damage is uneven with the western section worst hit and some predicting total losses. Officials fear severe loss. a week of sunshine is needed to determine which fruit remains shipable.
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Brownsville
Rio Grande Valley
Ares
Precinct Lines Case Dismissed by Higher Court
An appeal from an junction involving Justin of re Teate George Bacon to restrain the county from changing precinct boundaries was dismissed. The South Court of Civil Appeals ruled the matter moot, noting the highway barrier issue had already been settled.
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Justin
Re Teate
George Bacon
South Court of Clvil Appeals
Higher Court
39 Car Deaths in Texas Under 38 Percent
Texas public safety data shows 39 traffic deaths in the latest period, a drop from 21 fewer than the previous year. State police closed the toll, but the reduction disappoints traffic experts who aimed for a larger decline.
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Texas
Austin
Stant
Weather outlook for San Antonio and Texas coast
Readable fragments show mixed temperatures across regions. San Antonio expects 42 at day, 20 at night with a 25 morning low, coastal areas cooler inland, and central states noting north winds. Texas regions show cloudy to rainy south and light snow north with little temperature change overnight.
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San Antonio
Vieitin
Texas
Gente
West Texas
Record Cold Wave Grips Broad Regions Across U S
A severe cold snap chills the Midwest South and East with widespread snow and subzero temperatures. North Dakota reports deep storms and Cape Auras area faces high winds. Maryland and New York endure heavy snow, and Atlanta records a 24 inch snow event with ongoing freezing conditions expected in the Southeast.
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Wilnutt
Middle West
Madele
North Dakota
Cape Aaturas-Armade
New Orleans
Marc Cras
Termessee
Caretnas
Virginia
Uy Maryland
New York City
Incanton
Northfield
Boston
Atlanta
Florida
Klakonnss
Might
Park Department Overspends Half Year Budget
Park Commissioner Henry F Hein reported expenditures for the first six months of the 1939 40 fiscal year totaled 354 689 20 against a 655 405 78 annual budget. Excess costs came from street cleaning garbage parks and plazas. The department plans extreme economy to stay within the budget for the final six months, including staff cuts and reduced payroll.
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Park Department
Inc
Henry F. Hein
T. N. Tucker
Commissioncey
Nopeet Bey
National Bank of Conperee
Parks and Plaza
Villita Street
City Hatch
Parks and Plazas
Seai
Hein
Aftree
Pi Heli
Empire Park Department
Uni
Aisa
Texas Cold Wave Persists With Snow Across Panhandle
A severe cold wave lingered in Texas on Wednesday with freezing to subfreezing temperatures across the Panhandle and Rio Grande Valley. Amarillo saw snow and very low readings around 10 degrees, while Dallas reported 15 and El Paso 2. Frost and light flurries affected crops in the valley as Brownsville logged 23 and Laredo saw 28 degrees.
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Texas
Panhandle
Rio Grande Valley
Amarillo
Berger
Mercury
Brownsville
Dallas
Houston
el Paso
Austin
Galveston
Palestine
Abilene
Port Arthur
Corpus Christi
del Rio
Saubbasks
Sat Aukelo
Wichita Falls
Grownwood
Tyler
Laredo
Escape Death as Home Is Razed in Fire
In Gonzales a two story colonial Episcopal rectory burned Tuesday night trapping Rev and Mrs Demavis and their three children on the second floor. They were rescued by Treen and escaped with their lives.
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Gonzales
FH. Demavis
Treen
Claim Agents Hear Close of Session
Railroad claim agents and members of the southwestern railroads committee on prevention errors and damage concluded their two day conference at the St. Anthony hotel. Chief topic was ways to prevent losses and damage to commodities. In charge were J. D. Shields Burlington railroad freight out agents and Fred Jones chairman of the Northwest states committee. Beef pricing history notes beef could be purchased for six to eight cents a pound in 2777 with grass fed at six cents and stall fed at four more.
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Southwestern Railroads’ Committee On
St. Anthony Hotel
J. D. Shields
Burlington Railroad
Fred Jones
Sorthwest Staits
Westmouth
Mass
Newlyweds Told Of Kinship Court Delays Ruling
In Indianapolis a judge heard that Leroy Williamson, 20, and Virginia Williamson, 10, wed Jan 11, and may be half siblings. Records show Virginia was adopted and Leroy’s mother died in 1924. The judge delayed final ruling pending more evidence as Virginia, an expectant mother, cried.
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Indianapolis
Dan
Leroy Wiliamison
Virginia Williamson
Wilfred
Bradshaw
Wien
Virginia
Crystal Clair Harker
Utyang
Helen William Wan
Virania Wolfe
Exmouth Destroyer Sunk in Mine or Torpedo Hit
London reports the 1475 ton British destroyer Exmouth was sunk with a crew near 200 lost after a mine or torpedo strike. Helsinki notes a likely large Russian push on the southeast front with 19 killed in a raid shelter. Paris cites a repulsed German patrol on the Western front. Honolulu confirms the Tatuta Maru halted briefly by an unidentified warship.
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London
Helsinki
Paris
Honolulu
Turkey to Sign Pact With Nazis
Reuters from London reports Turkey is near signing a pact with Germany to preserve economic and military ties while maintaining neutrality with Britain and France. The note mentions Turkey’s desire for a formal agreement amid the war dynamics and shifting alliances.
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Turkey
London
Reuters
Nxonos
Toga
Sim 2
Germany
Britehe
Franca
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Tice
Indiana
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F.D.R
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Manila
Pusti Samcopital Inquiry
Jona~son
Pron Davis
W. Tee O'Daniel
Sears
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Belgium
Morelson
Jury & Long
Font
Tiley
James HW
Morrison Misting
Sitter
Mack
Valley
Precinct Lines
Parks Department
U. S
Willita
Garbage Unit
Harold T. Wilkins
Americhr
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