Senate approves air corps strength increase and reserve force
Washington June 2 The Senate approved measures to raise the air corps fighting planes from 1906 to 2320 and to increase reserve army pilots called to active duty from 550 to 1300. It also authorizes an air reserve training corps of 506 youths aged 17 to 24 with training at private schools. The move replaces a House bill seeking 4000 planes and awaits House action.
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Texas
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Death of Officer's Wife Falls To Own Action
Honolulu dispatch reports Mrs Florine Davenport Rennagel wife of Army Capt Harry G Rennagel died by her own hand. Police Capt McIntosh Saiki cites a note found in the home of Mrs Leo Clarke wife of an Army Captain with whom the Rennagels had stayed since arriving from Fort McClellan Ala. Rennagel body found floating at the west end of Oahu four days after arrival.
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Leo Clarke
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Roosevelt Urges Farm Women To Lead In Life Standards
President Roosevelt tells 6500 farm women at a White House lawn gathering that they must raise not only agricultural life standards but all life. Delegates from 43 states and 19 countries attend the June 2 event invited by Mrs. Roosevelt. He cautions against repeating past mistakes while noting efforts to try new approaches, some of which may fail.
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Roosevelt
White House
Allred Receives Honorary Degree at TCU Graduation
Governor James V. Allred joined three other notable Texans in receiving honorary doctorates from Texas Christian University at its annual graduation. The award followed his commencement address to the graduates. Also honored were Eloy Dee Jennings, Edwin G. Boynton, Buntsyville pastor, and Dr. John T. Moore of Houston.
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Te Texas Christian University
Eloy Dee Jennings
Edwin G. Boynton
Buntsyville
John T. Moore
Houston
Horse Marines and the Ranger Quest at Copano Bay
On June 2, 1836 Captain Tsanc Watts Burton led 20 Texas Rangers from Guadalupe to Copano Bay to seize alien vessels. They captured the Watchman and stopped two more ships, saving provisions valued at $23,000 and earning the unit the nickname Horse Marines for their bold sea raid on Velasco’s coast.
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Three Company Guards Shot in Mine Strike Violence
Three company guards were wounded in a mine strike near the Muscoda ore mine of a coal company in Birmingham Alabama. About 180 shots were fired in the clash which raised total guards wounded to eight since the strike began. Earlier violence caused a mine shutdown affecting roughly 2500 jobs.
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Triesste Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Baby Enjoys Hop Across Country in Air Travel
Four month old David Glick II travels with his mother from the Pacific coast to San Francisco where his father is a medical chemist at Mi Zion hospital. The Pittsburgh note adds that his mother, formerly a Pittsburgh school teacher, speaks of the trip. A stray line mentions San Antonians buying a light weekly.
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Mi. Zion Hospital
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Pacific Coast
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City News Notice on Officers Installation Meeting
Public notice announces a meeting on Wednesday June 3 for the installation of officers. Refreshments will be served.
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New Legal Name Ballot Problem in San Antonio
Albert Alvin Pat Bullock, a San Antonio candidate for state school superintendent, faces ballot name changes after a judge granted his petition to add Pat as a legal name. He will appear as Pat Bullock, reflecting how teachers know him across the state.
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Trouble Piling Up on Car Motorman
DALUAS June 2 11 troubles piled up for H. M. Ale mio a car motorman. A sedan crashed into his vehicle sending it 12 feet from the rails. The motorman was uninjured but the thief escaped with his money changer. No hospitalization required.
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Sireet
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Supreme Court voids New York wage law for women
Washington reports immediate impact as the Supreme Court invalidates New Yorks 1933 minimum wage statute for women ruling it violates the right to make contracts. The decision raises questions for fourteen states with similar provisions and prompts quick state action.
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Supreme Court
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Former envoy dies at 60 in Maryland home
Trixtun Beate, age 60, former U S envoy to Persia Greece Otania and Serbia, died today at his country home near Annapolis Md His obituary notes a long career with postings in the region and service to the United States government.
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Colonel to Wed Tenor's Daughter in New York
Col George A. Drew, author and soldier, to marry Florenza Jalmoon daughter of Edward Johnson Metropolitan Opera general manager and noted tenor in September in New York.
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George A. Drew
Florenza Jalmoon
Edward Johnson
Metropolitan Opera
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Police Called as Remington Strike Threats Erupt
Police arrived quickly at the Remington Rand plant in Tonawanda New York to end threats of violence during a brief rock throwing incident as pickets appeared in the windows. No injuries reported and order restored.
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Tonawanda
Remington Rand
Golden California Vacation Offer Promises 12 Day Trip
A promotional note touts Southern California as a year round destination with mild winters and sunny summers. It advertises a 12 day stay within a 16 day window, low costs, and a free automatic trip planner from the All Year Club of Southern California. The offer includes free booklets on Los Angeles and surrounding counties and urges readers to mail a coupon for details.
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