Aged man bound robbed as house is set ablaze
Three men bound 77 year old John Weering in Fort Worth then struck and robbed him before setting fire to his house. They forced him to light the lamp and dress, bound him with twine, beat him, took money, and taped his mouth. Neighbors described flames and a later report of a threatening letter.
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Weering
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Deering
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Biome
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Carters
Deering Recalls Threatening Letter Before Assault
Deering described receiving a threatening letter several weeks earlier and destroying it without reporting. He was attacked at the spiral where he was treated for injuries. Police are reviewing the case and seeking details about the sender.
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Deering
25 Kelly Planes Leave St Louis
ST. LOUIS June 4. Twenty five Kelly field army planes of the tenth bombardment unit, which participated in the Syrian campaigns in the Far East week, took off from here today. They will store at Wichita, Kansas.
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ST. Louis
Kelly Field Army
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Sir Ian Cuvers
Wichita
Kaos
Ad man imposter warned by Chief J G Sarran
Thorsiar warned buyers about a fake advertiser claiming departmental publication. The department sponsors no paper or campaign. A plan for a campaign is noted. A Young People league event at a church is announced with Amanda Bentnage arranging details.
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MOG Cingls
Mack Eieny
Youngs People League
Priedens Evangelical Church
J. m. Thorsfley
Amanda Bentnageree
Paving Costs Report Across Southern Cities
A survey by the New Orleans Real Estate Board, reviewed from New Orleans, shows paving costs differ by city. Curbing per front foot ranges 46 to 76 cents, with concrete base and asphalt prices varying from Fort Worth to San Antonio and Dallas.
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F Lown
Y Owners’ Association
New Orleans
I. Exwig
Vbursilay
Fort Worth
Dallas
Bosii
Antonia
San Antonia
Field fete planned to celebrate air squadron history
Accrial aerobatics will highlight an organization day program at Doddfield on Friday. Beginning with a noon barbecue, the event honors the Twelfth Aero Squadron later renamed the Twelfth Observation Squadron, with origins in 1917 at South San Antonio. Major Boo A. Tole watt will depart for the Panama Canal zone, to be replaced by Major FD Lackland. The squadron, condemned to overseas service, has a history of aerial flights near enemy lines with losses and high casualties.
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Twelfth Aero Squadron
South San Antonio
Twelfth Observation Squadron
Kelly
Boo A. Tolewatt
Panama Canal
Wit
FD. Lackland
Cain
Mitchel
Metro
Vera Cruz Voids Power Contract Amid Dispute
The city government rescinds the municipal franchise of Vera Cruz Power and Light, an American company, for alleged contract violations. The mayor orders new bids while the firm seeks a provisional injunction preventing cancellation until the district court case is resolved.
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Vhrta Gal
Wemeo
Dune
Todas
Vera Crow Power and Light Company
Concerm
Fla
Siamese King Makes Rapid Postoperative Improvement
King Prajadhipok of Siam, 30, shows rapid improvement after cataract removal on his left eye. Doctors say he may attend social events soon, following the May 1 operation. Queen Jambai Farn has supervised several activities during his recovery.
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Puhrcba
Prajadhipok
Siam
Ophir Hall
Jambai Farnt
Police Report Car Thieves Active Epidemic Warned
Police Sergeant Stanley W. Fitch warned of an epidemic of car thefts as thieves target vehicles nationwide. He urged owners to take precautionary measures and stay vigilant after a spate of break ins and attempted thefts across communities.
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Stanley W. Fitch
Unscrambled Baptists Urge Humble Living for Hard Times
A fragmented report notes Baptists propose a low mood cure through modest living and charitable giving as a response to unemployment. The text hints at community guidance and moral emphasis, but specific names and places are unclear.
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Sane
Peraenal
Firm Breaks With Egyptians Over Sale of Government Notion
An English firm, Clacton Andersan of Clacton, breaks off negotiations with the Egyptian government for a large purchase of government notion. The firm refused to accept conditions regulating the sale.
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Clacton Andersan Myary Ta
Nezotia- Nove
Aale
200 Texas Couples Wed in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma court clerk reports about two hundred Texas couples obtained marriage licenses in May, citing the state law requiring public notice of intent to wed. The May activity reflects Texas residents marrying across the border under Oklahoma rules.
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Oklahoma
Dlrant
Olle
Lu. W. Hughes
Orran Eniity
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