Red Cross Speeds Flood Relief Work In Southwest
A Red Cross team accelerates flood relief across Kerr county and nearby areas after four swollen streams devastated lowland farms. Disaster workers, local groups, and a San Antonio representative coordinate aid for 50 destitute farmers and 400 affected families. Two weeks expected to finish rehabilitation efforts.
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American Red Cross
Ret Cross
Aireacy
Sréfians
The
Red Cross
Albert Evans
Shelief
Mid-West District
Tilden
Three Rivers
Danger Passes
Evans
San Antonio
St. Louis
Kerr Covety
Arcas
Peru Communists Face Siege Over Trujillo Capture
In Lima on July 9 the government launched a coordinated assault to oust Communist rebels who seized Trujillo after a 10 hour battle. Federal forces move in as martial law spreads and ports including Huanchance and Galaverry close.
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Peru
Lima
Trujillo
Aprista Party
Huanchance
Galaverry
Chicama
Police Sergeant Victim Seeks Help After Hose Theft
Police records list thefts including a garden hose stolen from Sergeant Eddie Anker's yard at 713 North Mecine Street and other losses. Reported items include a watch and valuables totaling about $75 from homes of Mrs. B Saunders and R D McGee, plus $3.60 from Mrs. Carpenter’s residence.
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Eddie Ankerson
North Mecine Sireet
Drescer
Secret R P C Quiz Proposed by Couzens
Washington July notes outline a five member Senate committee to decide what information the senate should have about Reconstruction Finance Corporation activities. Senator Couzens of Michigan proposes replacing Senator Nor ty of Nebraska's resolution with full publicity on all the corporation's loans. The item hints at investments in San Antonio real estate and future profits.
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USI
Senate
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Benator Conezeus
Republican
Michigan
Couzens
Norty
Nebraska
Repayment and loan activity of Reconstruction Finance Corp
In Washington July figures show Repayment of loans to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation totaled 481,800 during the first four business days of July, against new loans of 88,384,500. Since its February 2 organization to June 30 repayments reached 76,498,199 while cash advances stood at 805,150,000. Total authorized loans reached 1,054,814,000. Banks have led repayments as they reuse funds from the corporation. The body is accelerating loan activity with a projected exceeding 2,000,000,000 in loans by year end, potentially rising further if Congress broadens its authority.
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Washington, D. C
Sys
INS
Reconstruction Finance Corporaton
Lregeurg
Corporatom
Joans
Tf Congress
Steer Breaks Up Store Interior in Shopping Tour
In Bastrop on July 8 a steer from a driven herd wandered into a furniture store. The animal knocked over displays and blateglass, caused the door to close behind it, and then exited, surprising proprietor W. A. Hasler who abdicated his hold on the situation.
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Steer
Bastrop
W. A. Hasler
Stegr
Dior
Indian Wheat Acreage Rises Nine Per Cent in 1931
Washington reports India's wheat acreage up nine percent from 1991 sowing. Total area sown this year reached 33,745,000 acres, from 31,028,000. All provinces show increases and crop condition is described as fairly good.
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Washington, D. C
India
Commerce Department
Firemen Respond to Canary Rescue in Teasing Call
Binghamton firemen were summoned to catch a canary stuck in a tree after a caller asked for aid. The crew declined, noting nets were better suited for dramatic rescues and not for birds, ending the unusual request without incident.
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Binghamton
Oklahoma Vote Contest Looms in State Race
Oklahoma City July INS The name of Will Rogers is due to undergo an investigation not the comedian but a fellow Oklahoman Will Rogers 1 of Moore who had a strong showing in the primary. E B Howard of Tulsa who ran second behind Rogers and Mrs Mable Bassett for the office of state commissioner of charities and corrections claims the candidate's proper name is William Rogers and that a nickname is unlawful in an election. Howard's claim may be upheld and Bassett would contest the nomination in the runoff July 26.
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Oklahoma City
INS
Will Rogers
Moore
E. B. Howard
Tulsa
Hogers
Mable Bassett
Office of State Commissioner of Charities and Correctiohs
William ©. Rogete
Ghoul Howard
Bassett
U S fliers aim for Moscow after forced landing
Hennett Griffin and James M Matter, American airmen, were forced down near Minsk while attempting a round the world flight. They expected to reach Moscow by Monday afternoon despite painful but minor injuries and a survey of their damaged plane Genbury of Progress.
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Minsk
U. 88
Hennett Griffin
James M. Matter
Will
Same Serum Used for Two Diseases in Oakland County
Oakland County health authorities fight two communicable diseases with a single serum. Dr. Charles A. Neafie, director of health, says the serum is made from food taken from people who have had both scarlet fever and measles, making it possible to immunize for both diseases.
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Pontiac, Mie
Oakland County
Charles A. Neafie
Moroccans Honor American Pianist Walter Rummel
Paris reports Walter Rummel the American pianist and son of Morse inventor was decorated with the Order of the Moroccan Quissam Algavile. Bl Kaddour Ben Ghibrit, Morroccan official and director, presented the honor in a formal ceremony.
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Paris
Walter Rummel
Amerie
SPR
Morse
Order of
Quissam Algavile
Morocco
Kaddour Ben Ghibrit
Morroccans
She Pgirs Mosine
Presentaion
Coast Guard to add watchtower at new Provincetown Federal Building
Coast Guard plans a new watchtower atop Provincetown's federal building as part of the harbor safety project. The July filing notes the structure will be used to monitor coastal approaches and aid rescue operations.
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Coast Guard
Provincetown
Mass
Old-time dance listings for Macdona and area
Sunday events include an Ady sponsored old-time dance at Regular dance hall with music by Drottegurt orchestras and a Sunday night session at Vermat Bont Wal Brown ed. tAdy. Dance by Cartright Brothers at Security Hall on Sundays with higher admission. July 17 features St Hedwig Hall dance with Planchend band.
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Drottegurt’s Orchestra
tAdy
Feroon Cartright Brothers
Security Hall
St. Hedwig Hall
Theck's
Orehatra
Adya
Former Wisconsin official freed on murder bond in Beal case
Armet Donnelly, former assistant attorney general of Wisconsin, was released on 20000 bond in Bartow Florida on charges of being an accessory in the murder of Lake Wales former Mayor Joseph Beal. A writ of habeas corpus hearing was granted at a special session in Judge H G Taylors courtroom after illness delayed State Attorney Rogers. Beal, an employee in Donnellys Lake Wales law office, was shot to death at night on his porch, with the killer fleeing in a car.
Prohibition Committee Targets One Reformed Drunkard
A prohibition research committee with over 20 colleges aims to locate a single genuine drunkard supposedly reformed by prohibition. The group traveled from New York and along the Pacific coast to Los Angeles and plans intensive field work before starting their eastward journey in a special bus.
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Los Angeles
Shu
New York
Pacific Coast
Prohibition Research Committee
29 States Using Maine Potato Seed
Maine seed potatoes are being planted across 29 states with 2700 car loads shipped for winter planting. The first load departed Maine on October 12, 193, heading to Florida, while the final carload went to Concord, W.A., on May 27. Major recipients include New York, Virginia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and South Carolina.
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Maine
Florida
Concord
W.A
New York
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Needlené
South Carolina
Bogus Drys Get Farmer's $1000
Four men posing as prohibition agents attempted to rob August Meier a farmer near Peotone of hidden India ink and money. They locked the hammer, his son in law, and a hired man in the note before uncovering a package of bills. Meier reportedly recently received $25,000 for a parent of lang.
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Kankakee
August Meier
Peotene
Sian
India Bara
Hammer
Tnm My
Sword gift to Mussolini from ex service group
A ceremonial two handed sword named the Juke sword was presented to Italian Premier Mussolini by the National Association of Ex-Service Men. The ornate blade measures about five feet and comes with an elaborately decorated scabbard as a symbol of honor from veterans.
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Mussolini
National Association of Ex-Service Wen
Fane
Women Feed Hungry Tots in Free Cafeterias
Women of St Marys guild operate two free cafeterias serving nutritious meals for 3 cents per child to about 80 children daily. Charles Ogden and Mrs J W Fuller lead centers opposite Ogden School and at 2222 South Grains Street, with more sites planned under guild sponsorship.
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St. Mary’s’ Guild
Willhe Dag
Charles Ogden
Noah
Brazos
Slowet Place
Ogden
Brazos Street
Bank officials to face trial in Brownaville district court
Four former Merchants National Bank officials in Brownaville are to stand trial in a two week federal district court term beginning July 11. John Gregg former bank president, E J Tucker, FP M Lamberton vice presidents, and Benito Longoria assistant vice president are charged with false entries and misapplication of funds.
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Brownsville
Merchants National Bank of
San Franciscan Is Treated in Los Angeles Hospital
San Francisco traveler Mohammed, 48, treated in Los Angeles for an injured back after a wreck before departing to New Orleans. Jimmie Eingish, 20, treated for a cut on the right foot from a hydrant. Injuries include a swallowed iron washer found lodged in the abdomen of Yorba Sabha, 9, after X ray.
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L.A
Mohammed
Iuerehalf
San Francisco
New Orléans
Priestine
San Antonio
Hés
Ban’ Francisco
Mide-Topo
Sher
Moan Rabreel
West Commerce Street
Batuday
Avondal
Avenue
Jerry Ward
Montivello Court
Ylora Sabha
Library to Open Half or Budget Plans
The library district announces a 30 000 dollar budget for the fiscal year with hours set to noon to 6 PM daily. Main branch hours are 12 to 6, with Ped Park Randneray, Prospect Hs Woodlawn, and Negro branches varying by day, plus a note about real estate listings at Mary Crockett 2400.
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Humphrey
Pedi Park
Radneray
Prospect Hs
Woodlawn
Mary Crockett
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