Grey returns from six month Australian shark fishing voyage
Los Angeles reports novelist Zane Grey came back from a half year fishing trip in Australian waters with dramatic tales of white pointer sharks. He described sharks charging boats, grabbing propellers, and shaking vessels, with one instance where a shark reportedly knocked a man overboard. Grey claimed two large specimens weighed 100 pounds and 78% pounds.
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Torture Chamber Architect on Trial in Barcelona
Witnesses describe a Yugoslav architect Alfionao Laurent Cik 98 on trial for building alleged torture chambers in a Barcelona convent area. Prosecutors seek death, claiming prisoners were kept in cement cells with slanted floors and beds, exposed to lights, denied food and water, and subjected to brutal routines.
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PLA SESSION HEIRS PLE ON SAFETY AT TRAVELERS PROTECTIVE
An appeal for obedience to traffic regulations was voiced by Homer Garrison director of the state department of public safety at the Travelers' Protective association convention at the Plaza hotel. He urged drivers and officials to share responsibility for road safety and ridiculed drunk driving as a major menace. The convention opened with breakfast for 36 state secretaries. 573 delegates from 36 states attended.
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Missouri
Benes Brother Wakes Scip Benes Brother Wkes Scip
Benes, brother of former Czechoslovak president Eduard Benes, arrived in Warsaw after escaping from Prague. Plans to proceed to England were hinted at, with friends noting the trip was difficult. Rumors mentioned arduous travel, including crossing a river, while Benes’ whereabouts in Warsaw remained secret.
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New York Faces Severe Rain Shortage In Drought
New York suffers its worst spring drought since 1903 as rainfall lags. In the six weeks to May 4 the metro area has received only 0.93 inch of rain versus a normal 4.01 inches, prompting concerns for crops and local water supplies beyond the city.
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Refugees in Mexico Vera Cruz Crisis Eases
French and Spanish Republican refugees in Vera Cruz were released from concentration camps today. President Lazaro Cardenas offered asylum as part of a broader air of humanitarian effort amid tensions with France.
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Road money split halted over Texas road bonds
Austin June 13 1998 A few conference committees in the Texas House and Senate received word that they could not divide a surplus up to 10 million dollars in the state fund for retirement of county and local road district debt. Attorney General Gerald Mann ruled the legislature could not divert money already accumulated for retiring road bonds. Public accumulations could be used for road building at the legislature’s discretion for state or local roads if publicly funded.
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Doubtful Roosevelt Buckingham Palace Visit Rumor
Washington reports on whether President Roosevelt and First Lady will be London guests at Buckingham Palace after King George and Queen Elizabeth visited the United States. Rumors say an informal invitation may have been extended, but official protocol and the president's tenure complicate acceptance. A telegraph from London says the monarchs appreciated U.S. hospitality and memories of goodwill.
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Loop Highway Proposal Advances in County Plans
The Chamber of Commerce highway committee drew up a loop highway plan to connect rural roads into Ban Ane tonto and divert city traffic. Action on loop and other county road upgrades waits on state legislation that could fund 390000 for such work, with a 750000 bad loan previously proposed but now in abeyance. The panel also urged improving U S highway 81 between Round Rock and Taylor as the region’s sole bottleneck on the Texarkana to Laredo corridor.
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House Unit in Taabill Rush Washington
A Washington House sub committee raced to complete a draft of business tax legislation after repeal of the undistributed profits levy. Chairman Cooper noted speed for reenactment before June 30 expirations. Treasury estimated a $17.5 million revenue loss if the program applied this year. Roosevelt urged no curtailment of the regime and current corporation tax receipts run about $1 billion yearly.
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Sailplane Pioneer Sees Far Atlantic Flight Prospects
FRANKFORT Mich June 13 A 21 year old Newark Minnesota flyer predicted further sailplane feats over water. He reported a 70 mile over water flight from Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin to Michigan coast in about 1 hour 2 minutes starting at 16 500 feet and ending at 8 000 feet though he missed the course by 20 miles.
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Air corps barracks at Kelly field released plans
Plans for new air corps barracks at Kelly Field releasing details show a 21,000 capacity complex, second largest behind Scott and Wickham. The project, part of a 2.495 million construction program funded by Congress, includes an academic building and cadet barracks with potential expansion to 2,400 men, reinforced concrete frame, glazed tile walls, and central mess hall.
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Man Fined $100 On Pistol Charge
Harry Rosenbauer of 324 Regina Street was fined $100 by Judge McCollum Burnett in County Court at Lay Mo on unlawful carrying a pistol. He pleaded not guilty and waived a jury trial. A motion for a new trial was submitted. The offense allegedly occurred March 17.
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Runway Paving Begins at Stinson Field
Fred Harman, head of the city airport, states that Stinson Field will start runway work with 121 carloads of gravel delivered Tuesday to begin the lop ing of the runways. The project aims to improve access and operations at Tulsa's municipal airport.
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Wood and Ginder Seek 1940 Conventionclave in Galvesty
Sheriff Willi W. Wood and his chief Bob Cinder plan a three day trip to San Antonio for the peace officers annual convention in Galvesty. Wood aims to obtain the 1940 clave for San Antonio during the meeting.
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Bob" Cinder
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San Antonio police adopt light-weight summer uniforms
Policing leaders and city officials agreed on new light-weight summer uniforms for eight patrol and traffic officers. Bright pine shirts with blue-gray trousers and caps will replace old gear, with white caps for traffic duty and site caps for others. Prices and tailoring to be set by Frank Brothers, expected to cost policemen 12 to 15 dollars each, funded by the officers under the city administration’s new policy requiring self-purchased uniforms.
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Weather Summary Across Multiple Regions With Varying Conditions
Readable data shows mixed weather across many U S and Canadian locations. Reports include clear, cloudy, and partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from around 60s to low 90s Fahrenheit. Notes mention light to moderate winds, with several areas forecasting warm days and cooler nights.
Racing Bill Voted Down in Texas House
In Austin on June 13 the Texas House defeated a bill to legalize pari mutuel wagering on dog and horse racing. A companion measure to legalize betting at dog tracks passed, but an amendment to include horse tracks was tabled. Opponents then forced a 17 to 483 vote to table, effectively killing the bill. Proponents urged votes amid the clash over wagering legality.
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Theft Charged in South Park Incident
Theft charges filed Tuesday allege Termmle Tinean took a hat and echoes from Thomas A. Paschal in Milam Park during an argument about tracks funding social security. Paschal’s address is 1523 South Messuile Street. Court is Justice of the Pence Ray mond Gerhardt in Duncan. Estimated revenue up to 3,000,000 annually was discussed in the longer session.
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Tax Campaign Delivers 81 Results in Back-Tax Drive
Tax Commissioner C May Davis reported back tax collections totaled 17857.54, the largest under the July 2 deadline policy. Daily city and school receipts boosted the day to 64449.72, with total school taxes at 1555233.74 and city taxes at 2929549.64, marking a two percent gain over last year and improving the city’s cash balance outlook.
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City News Miss Simms Sponsors Dates Tonight
Miss Simms sponsors social dates at Pinza Hotel with Adv Iraurist Clio and Al Brite dancers every Wednesday, attracting adm. crowd and nightlife interest.
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