Valley Farm Labor Troubles Hit Hilo Grande Area
In the Rio Grande valley, cotton growers and labor groups clash over wages as harvest nears a record 300,000 bales. Valley Vegetable Growers Association raises minimums to 60 cents per 100 pounds while workers press for $1. Labor unrest spreads from San Benito to Hidalgo, with county officials fearing tensions. Citrus sales movements evolve as the Rio Grande Valley Citrus Exchange expands leadership and plans a larger processing plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcallen
Hilo Grande Valley
Taean
Sank Benito
Hain Fen
Hidalgo County
Hidalgo
Rio Grande Valley Citrus Exchange
Werlaco
John Hager
Exchange
Ls- Unis
Mme Ti
Tts
Weslacn
Newaon
Ils King
Texas Co-Operative
OuArketiig Taws
Texas Leman
Mercade
A. G. Walker
C. P. Melton
Mercedes
Pawling
Merckdes
Lenton
Wytins Valley
Lange to Represent L A in Atlanta Meet
Lange will represent the San Antonio wing of the Junior Birdmen of America at the national outdoor Model plane championship in Atlanta this August. He won the local outdoor title with first in the slick event and thirds in glider and cabin events, despite missing the 1924 outdoor nationals. William Pfeil led indoor scores, winning glider and placing in stick and cabin events. Other locals included Charles Adams, Frederick Cordova, Oliver Pleit, and Horace Gonzales, with Cordova set for a likely national record in the robin event under new rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdmen of America
Atlanta
Roy Lange
San Antonis
Lange
Thomas Jeffer
Dell
BN Poinlss
San Antonio
William Pfeil
Langer
Pfeil
ST. Charles Adams
Frederick Cardova
Oliver Pleit
Horace Gonzales
Cordova
Lawrence Shaw
Eamp
Vlagus and Times
Meniler
Hes Admus
Lonin
Zales
Slick
Sov Lange
Oliver” Pfeil
Hunace Gonzales
Foconthi
Frederick Covitava
Chuln
Perdeciek Comava
Chartny Adams
Wrg Lane
Mihute
Ceroude
Willam Pfeil
Thy Ie
Oliver Ped
New Stamp On Fireman Plans Sale July 12
Apparent notice from Washington and Ohio posts firms a commemorative Northwest Territory stamp set to open July 1 in New York City and Marlelia Ohio. The stamp honors the ordinance of TCT and the Northwest Territory with a three cent denomination in purple, featuring Manasseh Gutierrez and the original states. Limited first day cancelations, stamp sales capped at ten per design. Houston ruling: city firemen and police pay remains under state authority. appeal possible.
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Washington
Northwest Territory
New York City
Marlelia
Ohio
Old Northwer
Territory
Manasseh Gutter
Houston
NSI
Jude Huy Campe
Payem City
Ceptain Safetins
Maustan
Mudge
Ernest Dry
Comnol
Ingishtture
Sir Atotin
Fort Worth
Dallas
Allred Lists Board on Flood Control
Allred's office announces appointments to the board of directors for the Upper Red River flood centre and Irrigation District. Appointees include De Roy E. Bare and Georgy Farmer, with other names such as Tomi Muha listed among the nominees. The move is part of flood control and irrigation planning efforts in the region.
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Allred Lists
Board On Flood Control
Austin
Givaenor Dunes
Allred
Daciay
Island beauty and beauty shops in Manila during colonial era
A San Antonio sourcenotes Miss Ruby Harvey describes beauty operators in Manila, detailing how local salons employ native workers, promote tropical beauty ideals, and mix American pricing with pesos. It covers shop routines, attire, visitors, and the cultural uptake among women and “flappers,” noting costs and gendered fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Harvey
San Antonio
Miss Harvey
Ie Aguile
Harery
Neroine
Ametica
Uasvey
Harvey
Ingan
Nader
Jail Disappointing to Young Socialite
Margaret Parker, University of California sociology student, describes Santa Clara County Jail as disappointing after a short stay. She notes harsh conditions and a lack of chivalry or refinement she expected, highlighting restrained time and minimal leniency during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Santa Clara County
Margaret Parker
Califorta
California Refuses to Soak Motorist in Traffic Bills
Sacramento reports California’s two large auto clubs applauded as lawmakers rejected a raft of “soak the motorist” proposals. Measures sought higher speed trap enforcement and vehicle inspections for fees amid a backdrop of fluctuating postwar spending and concerns over federal-military funding levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Sacramento
Calif
Mtasuras
Hall of State Row Remains Unsettled
Dallas officials and state officers have not resolved disputes over maintenance and use of the Hall of State. Negotiations linger after a city offer to take over the building, with drainage work and legislative authorization cited. Mayor Sprague indicated talks may reopen soon to determine housing state offices in the palatial hall.
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Hall of State
Dallas
George Sprague
Atractive
State Board of Control
Saragne
Oeelly
Texas Railroad Commission orders tighter oil well reporting
The Texas Railroad Commission issued an enforceable order to curb chiseling by well operators. It requires monthly reports on every lease’s wells, including dead or inactive ones, and aims to reveal the true condition of the oil field. Production Chief T. Cottingham stressed the need to halt producing dead wells and ensure accurate monthly histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas
T. Cottingham
Istabus Repairt
Birdmen Launch Massive National Contest for 472,146 Members
Lawrence Shaw reports Junior Birdmen of America invites nationwide entry with a grand prize vacation package. The winner and parents travel aboard premier US carriers and ships from New York to Havana via Panama Canal and back, plus Hollywood or New York stays. Dozens of other prizes offered. encourage early entry and membership.
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Lawrence Shaw Nalini Diewel
Junior Birdmen of America
Janine Birdmen of America
New York
Pirite
Hollywood
Itm
America
California
Panama-Pacific Lines
Havana
Panama Canal
Pacific
Los Angeles
United Avr
United
Nellywood
Stealere
Iheee
Prizns Fo
Aviaton
Meg
National model plane contests and awards announced
July through November feature a nationwide model plane program with 20000 prizes including trips to Hollywood or New York and a three work vacation. August hosts the Tangley Rete National model plane championships in Atlanta. September reveals the Junior Birdmen United States Aviation scholarship winner for Boeing school training. November lists the annual indoor and outdoor model plane championships under the Junior Birdmen banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortcoming National Juntor
Hollywood
New York
Madilene
Atlanta
Boeing School of Aeronauics
Sam
Nation backs Junior Birdman safety drive against gasoline planes
Across the country a broad safety campaign promotes gasoline-free model aircraft. Willis A. Sutton of Atlanta endorses the effort and pledges support, while national aviation press and many newspapers amplify the call. Critics from gasoline-powered makers fail to refute the plan amid incidents like a model plane engine explosion at the Augusta airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis A. Sutton
Atlanta
Yanf
Contact
National Aviation Weekly
Birdmen
United States
Auiania
Night Flying Lessons at Randolph Field Training Center
The Daily Log describes an air corps cadet beginning night flying in the basic course. He learns centralized control from operations and follows green signals to taxi take off and land, improving with practice after initial anxieties and stories from peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Corps
Ihe
Army
Randolph Field Training Center
National Director Appointed to Aviation Day Board
National Director Lawrencesway was named by a board member of the Aviation Day association formed in Washington DC by Jatin J. Grim, national legislative chairman of the Ary and Navy union. The group aims to promote the new Aviation Day, inaugurated by Congress with President Roosevelt's approval, and will plan annual celebrations in cooperation with Shaw and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naiona
Lawrencesway
Tepel Aviation Day
Washington, D. C
Jatin J. Grim
Natonal
Ary and Navy Union
United States Congress
Preadent Roosevelt
Shaw
War Veterans May Get Flag Caskets
The Senate committee approved a bill to provide national tags for burial on caskets of peacetime farmers soldiers and sailors and all veterans. The tags would cost about 7 dollars each totaling 82 800 for the first year with future increases. The bill covers honorably discharged personnel from all branches, expanding beyond current laws which cover only those with actual war service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Territary Affairs Committee
Dick Merrill Thanks Junior Birdmen for Transatlantic Flight
Dick Merrill, famed pilot and the only Mier to fly round trip across the Atlantic, thanks Junior Birdmen headquarters for a congratulations telegram. He replies to National Director Shaw, noting pride in inspiring young aviators and encouraging aviation ambitions among American youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Merrill
Birdmen
America
Atlantin
Natronal
Dick Merril
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
United States
Mnaaks
Alor Dirdiiva
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