Britain tightens defense as Hitler illness delays talks
Britain's government outlined stronger defense plans in Parliament as the White Paper warned of German rearmament. Hitler's sudden illness postponed a key bilateral meeting with Sir John Simon, while Britain pursued increased army and navy readiness adding new squadrons and aircraft as tensions rise in Europe.
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London
Britain
Hitler
Europe
House of Commons
Jot Simon
Berlin
Germany
Jelness
Reuter
Sir John
Foreign Office
Naval Air Force
Noyal Air Force
Post officials restrict Army Radio Service use
War department radio facilities are disconveued for general use according to authorities here. Post office officials may continue sending messages via naval communication service per Postmaster Dan Quill.
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Dan Quill
Houston Girl Reported Missing in Los Angeles
Bexar county juvenile authorities sought Mae Kooll, a Houston girl, last seen departing Houston January 16 with carnival folk, believed to be in San Antonio with a companion girl of 16. She is described as blonde, about 120 pounds, 5 feet 3 inches, with bobbed hair and glasses.
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Bexar County
Tursday
Mae Kooll
Young Houstan Sunway
San Antonio
James. Orr
Harris County
Decrease in Crude Output Registered
Tulsa report notes a sharp drop in U S crude oil output last week to 2 495 970 barrels daily from 2 599 487. Oklahoma production rose to 497 825 barrels while Texas output fell to 1 018 912 barrels and East Texas dropped to 464 105 barrels amid nationwide decline.
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Tulsa
Wator
United States
Journal Reports
Oklahoma
Texas
Esas
L A Couple Narrowly Escape Death in Train Collision
A man and woman escaped serious harm when their car was struck by a freight train near Cumberland and Frio City roads in Los Angeles. Ralph Quittana, 23, driver of 202 Walton street, and Anita Castillion, 3, of 1911 West Houston street, suffered minor injuries and were treated at the county hospital after their car was pushed two blocks.
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Cumberland
Frio
Ralph Quittana
Walton Street
Anita Castillion
Houston Street
Guittana
Comal Scouts to Receive Badges at Honors Event
New Braunfels report states three Boy Scout troops will receive 119 merit badges at a ceremony on March 7, with local leaders and guardians in attendance.
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Comal
New Braunfels
Boy Scout
Manks Marth
Tax Officials Urge Immediate Property Assessments
James Villanueva in charge of the department warns Benera county taxpayers to file property assessments before the filing deadline in April. He notes exemptions may be granted until April 30 and the Board of Equalization will meet May 1 with recalls ready for the body.
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Bener County
Tayyayors Vendawert
James Villanueva
Villanueva
Hauptmann Wife Says He Will Never See Child Again
In Trenton on March 5 the wife of Bruno Hauptmann, convicted for the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, said he will never be allowed to win back his life as she left the death house after a visit the day before.
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Trenton
N. If
Richard Hauptmann
Mreanna Hauptmann
Deabh
Roosevelt backs direct grants for American merchant fleet
President Roosevelt urged Congress to fund direct federal grants to build and maintain an adequate American merchant marine. He argued subsidies through mail contracts should end, transfer ocean shipping control to the Interstate Commerce Commission, and dispatch a unified transport policy. He listed three aims: counter foreign subsidies, safeguard trade routes, and ensure navy auxiliary ships.
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Washington
Roosevelt Yvestertay
Congress
Entive
Alding
Oveatt Mai
Lowna
Shipping Board
Interstate
Commierce Commission
Orean
Henkik
Roosevelt
Sorgrces
Inter- Departmental Committee
Secretary of Commerce
Ely
Farley
United States
Relief funds due Saturday for Bexar Work relief projects
Federal and state funds to continue Work relief projects in Bexar County will be revived by Saturday. Administrator Marvin T. Bradford indicated funds were exhausted last week and a shutdown occurred. He expects funds to arrive at weekly intervals.
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Bexar
Marvin T. Bradford
Bradford
Milk Trcgk Upset at Commerce and Boothy Streets
A Metzper trutk driven by Richard Hinkon swerved Tuesday on Commerce and Boothy streets, causing an upset in traffic. No injuries reported. Police investigated and cleared the scene.
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Comerce
Boothy Picea
Metzper
Richard Hinkon
Wold
Townsend plan gains California governor backing
San Francisco March 5 Governor Frank F. Merriam endorses the Townsend old age pension idea offering $200 monthly for all persons over 65. He says no other proposal matches its basic principles and notes no shift in state stance while Congress is urged to study the plan. Townsend hails Merriam’s support as a forerunner of broader backing in Washington where a petition to force a House vote appears pending. A stray ad line mentions a furnished room for rent at 10¢ Parker.
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Basle
Townsend
Frank F. Aerrlan
California
Washington
Mereram
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