Old Heidelberg Duels Revived at German University
In Heidelberg, Germany on July 31, 194? a revived dueling culture returns with saber clashes between Heinrich Schmidt of Allemania and Franz Von Grundel of Saxo-Gorussian corps. The 60 minute duel ends amid blood and cheers as spectators watch.
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Old Heidelberg
Udey
Nasi
Quentin Reynolds
Heidelberg
Germany
INS
Neuckar
Hirschgasse
Hiller
Heinrich Schmidt
Allemania Corps
Franz von Grundel
Saint Nepomk
von Rundel
D‘artagnan
Schmidt
von Grundel
Grudge Duel Ended In Heidelberg Tavern Truce
A duel ends with both fighters shaken hands after treatment for injuries. The scene shifts to a tavern where one drinks beer, and a public lift of the ban on duelling is noted. Heidelberg’s students, swayed by militaristic fervor and Hitler praise, tilt toward extreme loyalty and sacrifice.
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von Grundel
Heidelberg
von Papen
Muenster
Hitler
Special state highway funds urged for San Antonio
San Antonio and Bexar county will receive special attention in allocating a $25,000,000 federal highway appropriation. Officials from the chamber of commerce requested priority, citing high unemployment here. Joan Wood and C. E. Swain assured San Antonians of support, and a memorial outlining a $5,000,000 San Antonio and Bexar County program was filed in Austin.
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Bexar Eniity
Chamber of Commerce
Joan Wood
State Highway Commission
C. E. Swain
Fort Worth
Bexar County
Austin
Large Ear Of Corn Exhibited In Bastrop
Bastrop July 21 One of the largest ears of corn ever grown in the area was shown by E P Farris a farmer from the Oak Hill community. The ear weighed two and a half pounds and was produced with ordinary weeding. Farris planted 34 rows of early corn and 37 rows of late corn and is currently supplying Bastrop merchants with fresh roasting ears.
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Bastrop
E. P. Farris
Oak Hill
Mystery mob leaves two militia units in New Orleans
In New Orleans on July 31 the mobilization of two state militia companies ended with the mystery remaining. Troops armed and held in reserve after Huey P. Long's return from Washington, while Long met with Governor Allen and other leaders at the Hotel Roosevelt. Conferences continued overnight, and the soldiers were discharged to civilian pursuits today.
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New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Washington
Jackson Barracks
Senator Long
Hotel Roosevelt
0. K Allen
Robert Maestri
Department of Conservation
Seymour Wells
Dock Board
Cotton Pickers Move Into Coast Counties
Laredo reports Mexican labor families moving into Nueces and San Patricio counties from Laredo and nearby areas to pick cotton. Many plan to stay through the fall then return to Laredo for vegetable work, as cotton picking provides seasonal employment across the district.
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Coast
Laredo
Nueces
San Patricio
Lascedo
Hen Goes In for New Deal Hen Goes In for New Deal
Unclear text outlines a quirky phrase about a hen and a “New Deal” with stray references to Rhode Ta Indred hem and Indie. Mentions Coy Wathing and routine weekly quantities, plus an unusual extra payment described as a double walk and panty week.
Toll of Texas Tornado Claims Four Lives
A severe storm system in north central Texas, including a deadly Sunday tornado in Oak Cliff Dallas, left four dead and about 20 injured. Fort Worth saw a drowning incident, and extensive property damage approached one million dollars with hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed. Continuous heavy rainfall raised river levels and spurred isolated hail and drought relief in surrounding areas.
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Associated Peas
Texas
Oak Cliff
Dallas
Fort Worth
Janie Burton
Harry Burton
Llormada
Ackerly
Dawson County
Trinety River
Sherman
Plainview
Wichita Falls
Breckenridge
Electra
Olney
India
Anson
Bonham
Gainesville
Aly
Weatherford
Gleburne
Denton
Bowle
Lockhart
Gonzalee
Adventists Meet During August in Mercedes
Regional gathering of Seventh Day Adventists set for August 2 to 6 in Mercedes aims to draw about 280 delegates from across South Texas. Event published July 11.
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Merchues
Seventh Day Adventists
Mercedes
Texas
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Nell P. Anderson
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Iled
Dial
Adwriter
Puzzle
Hen
Lin
K & M Shoe
K and M Shoe Store
Joske’s
Oxfords
Mark
Joske
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