Flight Near For XB-36 Flight Near For XB-36
The XB-36, the Army's largest land based bomber, moved closer to its first flight after safety inspections by the air materiel command at Consolidated Vultee's Fort Worth plant. Officials said the safety checks cleared the way for initial flight following taxi tests.
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Washington
Army
Air Materiel Command
Fort Worth
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Army Air Forces
Shore
Grenade Attack Prompts $20000 Reward in Alexandria
In Alexandria on July 18 Prime Minister Ismail Sidky Pasha announced a $20,000 reward for the arrest of the person who hurled grenades into a British enlisted men’s club injuring about 30. Local authorities rushed to identify suspects and secure the scene as tensions rose in the city.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Ismail Sidky Pasha
Freed Officer Going Home After Espionage Trial
Russian Lt. Nicolai G. Redin and his attractive wife awaited word in San Francisco on when to sail for the Soviet Union after a federal jury acquitted him of espionage conspiracy charges following a three week trial. Redin said he would return to Russia for reassignment by the Soviet purchasing commission, the body he served with at the time of his arrest last March for buying information about a U.S. heavy destroyer tender.
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Nicolai G. Redin
San Francisco
Russia
Soviet Purchasing Commission
U. S
Emily Fontaine To Visit Sister In Los Angeles
Emily Fontaine plans a visit to her sister in Los Angeles with Kimiy Romaine for the summer. Mrs J W Dersam, formerly Miss Elizabeth Fontaine of San Antonio, hosts. Mrs Jules W Fontaine and Emily’s mother hosted a handkerchief shower for Frances Rising, with Miss Marilys Johnson assisting.
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Kimiy Romaine
Weave
Los Angeles
Calif
J. W.dersam
Dersam
Elizabeth Fontaine
San Antonio
Miss Fontaine
Jules W. Fontaine
Frances Rising
Marilys Johnson
Senators Divided on Issue Equality of Women Debated
The Senate debated a proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing women equal rights under the law. Senator Radcliffe urged a vote, citing long-standing gaps in juror service office holding and property rights, while Senator Andrews and others prepared opposing briefs. Supporters and opponents, including many women leaders, appeared split in their reflections on the measure.
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Radeilife
D-Md
Congress
Andrews
D-Fla
Becloud Laws
Murdock
Utah
Washington
Radcliffe
Senate
House
Judiciary Committee
Capitol
Basis Cited For Rent Hike In San Antonio Area
William F. Schutz a San Antonio real estate man argues in a letter to the San Antonio Real Estate board that rising maintenance costs justify rent increases. He cites rises in state and county taxes city and school taxes electricians plumbers painters canvas and carpenters plus a 200 percent jump in timber prices and notes future OPA rental handling could prompt owner cost shifts.
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William F. Schutz
San Antonio
San Antonio Real Estate Board
Schutz
OPA
Schuiz
Bellamys Announce Birth of Son William Butler III
Mr. and Mrs. William Butler Bellamy announce the birth of their son William Butler III on July 12. Grandparents are Mrs. Bellamy and Mrs. Carolyn Wright and Mr. Mark Wright of this city.
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Willam Butler , Bellamy Jr
William Butler III
Bellamy
Lorier
Carolyn Wright
Mark Wright
Southers End Trip From Magnolia Park Visit
Mr and Mrs WH Souther and children Billy Bob and Joy returned from a five week trip to Magnolia Park Alex andris La The family resumed daily life after their travels and shared stories of the stay with neighbors.
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Southers
Mrs
WH. Souther
Billy Bob and
Joy
Magnolia Park
Alexandris
The Man Who Came to Dinner in San Antonio Review
The Man Who Came to Dinner remains strong drama fare as Monty Woolley’s Whiteside anchors a well staged production. Brooks West delivers a capable turn in a role written for Woolley, with solid ensemble work enhancing the brisk Broadway comedy feel despite familiar material.
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James Williamson
San
Whiteside
Alexander Woollcott
Tclts
Hollywood
Brooks West
Monty Woolley
Woolley
Police Captain Held in Slaying in Wichita Falls
Police Captain Joe Moore, longtime Wichita Falls officer since 1928, was charged with murder after his son in law Kirby Keel, 25, was shot at the Moore home following a dispute. District Attorney Elmer Parish said the incident occurred last night.
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Olice
Wichita Falls
Joe Moore
Kirby Keel
Moore
Elmer Parish
Reds Restore Power Dam
Russians rebuild the Dneper river dam in postwar Europe with American equipment. Feodor Loginov warns high prices may force sourcing elsewhere unless a price agreement is reached. Main structure restored. power plant rebuilds underway. hopes to generate electricity by December. Dorothy Simmons to be wed soon after linen shower hosted by Miss Claire Fisk.
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Dnepr
Europe
Dneper River
Feodor Loginov
Russia
Wits Pri
Claire Fisk
Dorothy Simmons
Rhoda Condon
Hester Named To National Chamber Finance Committee
Dr. George C. Hester an economist and government professor at Southwestern University Georgetown will represent the South Texas chamber of commerce on the committee of federal finance of the National Association of State Chambers of Commerce.
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Hester
George C. Hester
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Texas Chamber of Commerce
National Association of State Chambers of Commerce
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International Boundary Commission
G. T. Lytel
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Tada
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