City Garbage Truckers Controversy Over Firing Old Workers
In a protest-tinged meeting, drivers claim 18 in city garbage crews were laid off amid disputes with Superintendent Garza and City Commissioner Hein. Workers say promises to retain older staff were denied, with fears the nucleus of veterans would be fired. Hein reportedly argued only some could stay, while the officials discuss backfilling roles as departments adjust before June 1.
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Hein
G Group
Dezier
M. Garza
Garbage Department
Heln
Garza
German Women to Be Sent to Farms
Magdeburg reports Dr. Friedrich Syrup, head of the institute for job finding, stated that every German woman under 23 will be drafted for farm work to relieve labor shortages. He said a decree is expected this year making all women 25 and under compulsory for one year on farms, with a goal to mobilize the young female labor reserve.
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Magdeburg
Germany
Friedrich Syrup
Institute For Job Finding
Allmler
Peace Officers Convene at Dallas
Hundreds of peace officers gathered in Dallas for the forty fifth annual convention of the City Marshals and Chiefs of Police Union of Texas. The event will conclude Thursday with a two pistol shoot where the best marksmen from Texas and other states compete.
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Dallas
sCity Marshals and Chiefs of Police Union of Texas
Texas
Ten industrialists named to new wartime education board
Washington June 132 Ten industrialists, serving without pay, will help the government distribute educational orders among wartime manufacturers. William Knudsen is named to the new board by Louis Johnson assistant secretary of War, with Benedict Crowell and others listed as volunteers or appointees to assist in meeting potential war material demands.
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Washington
William Knudsen
Mew
Gress
Louis Jonson
Benedict Crowell
Wilson
E. M. Allen
Mathieson Alkali Works
Carl L. Bawiech
Baus
Man kills himself after asking housekeeper to stay
In Philadelphia a widower, Frank B. Ennis, died in front of his 0-year-old daughter and hundreds of churchgoers after telling his housekeeper Miss Fille McKay he would not return. He asked if she had ever seen a man die then shot himself as police and onlookers tried to intervene.
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Philadelphia
Inn
Frank B. Ennis
Jane
Maverick to Return to San Antonio After Washington Visit
Mayor Maury Maverick of San Antonio heads home from Washington D C with plans for a Tuesday health department meeting aboard a trip that included a Fort Worth to San Antonio drive. Floyd McGown, his executive secretary, noted the new administration’s process and said Maverick will push a definite 1940 program for the Progressive Democrats. Maverick told reporters Democratic progressives hope Roosevelt will signal his plans for 1940 by voice or gesture.
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Maury’ Maverick
Washington, D. C
San Antonio
Floyd McGown
Maverick
Washington
Fort Worth
Health Department
GO. E. Scull
McGown
Sertzo Wl
Maury Maverick
Roosevelt
New Deal
Texas
Nine Liquor Cases Stolen Reported in Local Theft
Max Podehl reported nine cases of liquor stolen including two cases of Scotch at 420 per case, five cases of mixed whisky at 16.50 per case, and two cases of wine at 15 each. Theodore Vass reported theft of a quilt and Mrs William Borgelin reported theft of a hand-made quilt and other items.
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Max Podehl
New Braunfels Avenue
Fodehl
Theodore Vass
Stace Street
William Borgelin
Parland Place
Grasshopper bill advances in house to senate
The House passed and sent to the Senate a bill authorizing 1,750,000 dollars for the control and eradication of grasshoppers and related insect pests.
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Washington
House
Senate
Lassos Recount Thrills of Trip
The Lassos from Thomas Jefferson High School returned Monday after a cross country trip to Washington Philadelphia New York Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Girls met a welcoming mob at Missouri Paddle station and were cheered by porters relatives and friends. Leaders Gilda Glasscock and others described a trip filled with receptions and honors including a White House dance and a Dodgers autographed baseball.
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Thomas Jeffersory
Missouri Paddle Station
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Hiegara Falls
Detroit
Buffalo
Lassdg
Dean
West Gramercy Place
Iun
Texas
Mary Cuningham
Cinsinnati
Evens
Washington, D. C
Johnny Boyle
West Agarita
T. Guy Rogers
Thomas Jefferson
Gilda Glasscock
Senators
Isassos
White House
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dexigers
St. Louis Garde
Lassis
Gilda
Niagara Falls
Checlk
German sailplane ready for cross country flight
Glendale Calif June 12 The trim sixty pound German made sailplane of Captain Peter Riedel was pronounced ready today for a secret cross country hitchhike weather permitting he would take off for New York on Wednesday Riedel is assistant military attaché at the German embassy in Washington D C
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Glendale
Calif
Peter Riedel
Riedel
Washington, D. C
New York
Local Civic Figures, Golf Notes, and Historic Mentions Rig Up Broad History
A collage of names and scenes from civic life, sports, and local lore. Peggy Locke leads UT camp activity while Charlie Schneider and Ben Gryphith show off golf era memories. TED TAYLOR, head of KT A, recalls fair roles. Prank Vogler cops a historic ring. Dudley Walker shifts from advertising to rural finance as Prank Kerford and Dorothy Lee Rahke appear in the limelight.
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Peggy Locke
University of Texas
Bundet
Zeta
Secont
Charlie Schneider
Berne
Wacturers of
Habanero
Herreleaga
Mellinger
WEA
Commonwealth Bank
Bob Coley
Fred Kaiser
Ben Grypfith
Tokyo
Corpus Caristi
Ted Taylor
KT@A
Amarilla
Vogler
Pancho Villa
Dudley Walker
Brofension
Prank Kerford
Sren
Dorothy Lee Rahke
Royalty Back as King and Queen Visit United States
British officials said Oils was without foundation as royal visit drew cheers along the American route. The King and Queen received a gold inkpot souvenir at the White House, pleasing crowds from New York to London while George privately resisted lengthy greetings at the World's Fair.
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Notatle
George
Federal Building
Weiting
Kennedy Says Roosevelt Letter Alleges Dnc Lobbying
Representative Martin J. Kennedy accuses L W Robert Jr of active lobbying for specific legislation in a public correspondence dated June 10. Kennedy notes a prior White House reference to Postmaster General Farley as national party chairman, with no reply from Farley.
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Washington
Martin J. Kennedy
Democrat
New York
Roosevelt
L. W. Robert Jr
Democratic National Committee
Kennedy
White House
Farley
National Party
Parley
SMUTS DIES AT 66. BRITISH SOUTH AFRICAN GENERIC LEADER
John Smuts, 66, prominent figure with ties to British South African affairs, died suddenly yesterday. The obituary notes his long career, marriage to May Yohe, and status as a respected public figure.
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Smute
Boston
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