CANDIDATES MAKE FINAL BIDS FOR COUNTY VOTES
Candidates press final county bid as voter secrecy is stressed amid low campaign activity. Officials insist ballots remain confidential while Sheriff, assessor, and district attorney races attract attention. City leaders back courthouse slate. Mayor Maverick undecided on Saturday city hall closure.
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W. Anderson
Land
Paul Steffler
Bexar County
Maury Maverick
Maverick Friday
Municipal building opens to provide necessity services
Courthouse ticket headquarters kept 28 girls busy last Thursday as last minute appeals to voters were made. A second shift of 28 more looked set to take over Friday morning. Campaign war chest contributions circulated among clip hall offices on Friday. County officials were scarce as campaigns heated up.
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Clip Hall
Priday
Maury
Bexar County
Maverick
Will W. Wood
Courthouse
Owen W. Kildey
Bexar
Raymond Gerhardt
John R. Shook
John Hutn
Hawkig
Ipe
Dickison
British fend off night raids over southeast England and Wales
British reports confirm enemy aircraft over eight southeast England towns and a Welsh town. Air Ministry notes casualties and property damage in a southeast coast town. The Admiralty confirms the sinking of the destroyer Whirlwind with losses and multiple injuries, and notes two naval losses without locations or casualty details.
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Wales
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Ministry of Home Security
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Class of 20 in Employment Test at Plaza Hotel
A second class of 20 interviewers and clerks for the Texas State Employment Service concluded its final session at the Plaza Hotel. Lynn Brown, senior interviewer, led the proceedings while T Black, also a senior interviewer, reported that 40 persons have been trained across the two classes. A third and final class will convene for a two-day session Monday.
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Texas State Employment Service
Plaza Notel
Lynn Brown
T Black
County Delays WPA Project Decision
Bexar County Commissioners postponed deciding whether to sponsor the WPA sewing room for another year. A letter from Elisa beth McCauley urged action before July 29 to report to the state WPA office. If sponsored, the county would pay $4.50 monthly per worker, about $2,000 monthly, with the government contributing $23,829 monthly. 10,787 garments valued at $12,338.40 have been produced for needy families this past month.
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Bexar County
WPA
Fit
Commissioners Court
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Spon
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Fetter
Nazis Disclaim Ship Sinking Meknes Transport
Berlin officials through D N B denied responsibility for the sinking of the French transport Meknes carrying about 1300 Frenchmen from England to France. Germany said it was not aware of any British safety request and did not confirm sinking. London reported nine officers and 37 men missing from Meknes after a German torpedo attack while repatriating French sailors.
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England
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Sister of Actress Dead by Hanging in Los Angeles
Mary Wong, 76, American born Chinese and sister of actress Anna May Wong, was found dead by hanging in Los Angeles. Police Detective R A Halwell said it appeared to be self-inflicted. Sam Sing Wong voiced concern over her not performing traditional rites but hoped the departed’s influence might endure.
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Mary Wong
Anna May Wong
R. A. Halwell
Sam Sing Wong
Heat Wave Death Toll Rises Across U S
The heat wave claimed 419 lives nationwide with 1,160 fatalities and 229 drownings. Michigan Ohio Wisconsin Nebraska and Pennsylvania saw the heaviest losses as a trough of low pressure moved eastward. Chicago and other cities faced power outages and sweltering conditions with record readings.
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Midland Airport Project is Urged for Quick Approval
Representative Thomason of Texas urged H. P. Drought to fast track a Midland municipal airport improvement project. The airport midway between Midland and Odessa was recommended by the War Department as suitable for national defense upgrades. Planes between north central Texas and Port Bliss El Paso used the field for emergency landings and refueling.
Communications Strike Threatened in Mexico City
Mexico City reports a threatened national strike by unions alleging irregularities in communications. Secretary General Francisco Pau Ling Cruz accuses Communications Minister Melquiades Angulo of blocking department investigations into missing funds and other abuses involving several Vision heads.
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Mexico
Francisco Pauling Cruz
Melquiades Angulo
Severn
Texas youth finals drive for 301 prize in Ford contest
Tusten BE Stugard of 1802 West Gramercy Place faced tough field in the Texas Good Drivers contest held Friday. Amid U S highway patrol oversight and district official Charles Keasler of Houston, the lone Antonian stood out as finalists aim for the $301 prize and a trip to New York for national competition the week of August 26.
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Texas
Highway Patroller
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Houston
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New York
DROWNS IN LAKE DALLAS
Ed Kolp aged 21 drowned last night while swimming in White Rock Lake near Dallas. Police reported the accident occurred at White Rock Lake. Divers recovered the body, and the incident is under investigation by local authorities.
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Ed Kolp
White Rock Lake
County May Hire Purchasing Agent Seen in Court
The county commissioners consider appointing a purchasing agent with a salary around 3600 yearly. Insurance man ALG McDavid offered bond for R. W. Yarborough who reportedly applied for the position. New laws may allow creation of such a job as county population grows, though no specific county road and bridge fund rule governs it. County Auditor Edgar Garvey has handled purchasing.
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Fisurance
R. W. Yarborough
Anne
Edgar Garvey
Japanese Regrets Expressed Over Two Incidents
In Shanghai on July 26 a Japanese embassy spokesman said two recent Japanese American incidents near Tsingteo were settled with expressions of regret from the United States. One case involved two sailors who left a cafe without paying their bill. The other involved a U S sailor who seized a 11 year old Japanese girl at a beach and was later aided by Japanese petty officers. A letter from the senior American naval officer expressing regret was received.
Camacho Receives Army Backing After Victory
Gen Manuel Avila Camacho, administration candidate, thanked supporters on his home doorstep in Mexico City after declaring a triumphant victory. About 500 high ranking army officers, generals, colonels and war ministry officials who he led until resigning last year to pursue the presidency, pledged their loyalty. The July 7 election result was announced as overwhelming by Camacho.
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Manuel Avila Camacho
Camacho
War Ministry
R S Kiett Dies at Fredericksburg
Robert S Kiett 64 longtime editor of Fredericksburg Blanchard and Fredericksburg Wochenblatt died here Friday He served as an official of the Stockmen s Guard and Protective Association on the school board and in county and district singing groups He was active in the Democratic party past director of the chamber of commerce and many other organizations Funeral services will be held here Saturday
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Fredericksburg
Robert 3. Kiett
Fredericksburg Blanchard
Fredericksburg Wochenblatt
Stockmen's Gaore and Protective Association
Democratic Party
Chamber of Commerce
Curfew Relaxed in Bellevue Suburb After Midnight Noise
Bellevue residents celebrate extending the 9 p.m. curfew in the suburb, after complaints of late hours and unrest. The revised rule aims to calm disturbances and let residents sleep, with officials noting improved community peace and fewer disturbances since the change.
Supplicant Shot Near Home in Columbus Prayer Scene
In Columbus Ohio on July 26 a mysterious assailant shot Mia Hewah Wofford 49 as she knelt in prayer at home. A bullet passed through her hands raised in worship. Local police are investigating the incident with few details available.
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Ohio
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Hewah Wofford
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