Army fund bill predicted for passage after Senate debate
Washington March The largest army appropriation since World War I would total 400000000 with 350000000 for military activities and 50000000 for support services The measure faced vocal warnings of possible Pacific conflict and fierce opposition led by Senators Clark and Higden While others urged readiness and bone up on defense by expanding the fighting force to about 165000 men and argue the move would curb unemployment and guard against communism
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Hitler Revealed as Millionaire Author in News
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler is expected to be a millionaire by now. Max Amann, head of the Reich press chamber, says Hitler’s two volume work My Struggle has sold 1,250,000 copies worldwide and translated into 14 languages. At 6 marks per set, he likely earned about 1 mark per copy.
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Harvard professor Willigm Duane dies at 63
Dr Willigm Duane emeritus of bio physics at Harvard University died of a heart attack at age 63. He was world renowned for his research into racial activity and X rays. The death occurred in Philadelphia on March 8. He leaves a distinguished academic legacy and numerous scientific contributions.
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Spears Loses Sulphur Tax Bill Fight in Texas House
Representative J Franklin Spears saw his sulfur tax bill defeated 4 to 4 in committee on revenue and taxation. The measure would raise the tax from 75 cents to 7 per ton, with sulfur companies arguing the industry already bears heavy burdens while others pay less. Spears vowed to press the case on the floor.
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Army Measure Biggest Since World War Days
Washington March 1 The war department appropriation bill up for passage would provide about 340000000 for military activities the largest since World War days. It would raise enlisted strength from 118730 to 165000 men aid the National Guard by 5000 and allocate 39000000 to the Air Corps for 547 airplanes and higher flying hours. The bill includes 19000000 for increased army pay and authorizes 659000000 to be spent in the coming fiscal year beginning July 1. It also provides 26060000 for mechanizing the army and other improvements.
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Man Found Dead In Box Car Near San Antonio Yard
Olta Haack, 63, of 802 North Comal Street, identified the body found early Friday in an empty boxcar near the old San Antonio and Aransas Pass yards off South Alamo Street. Deceased had a left temple artery wound, a shallow chest stab, and blood on the floor and wheels. a purse, hat, and key were in the car. Detectives pursue leads as coroner conducts inquest by Justice of the Peace John F. Onion.
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Lockhart Hears New Explanation From Defendants
U S Commissioner Paul Lockhart heard Rafael Aguirre and Manuel Martinez explain they were not operating a 75 gallon still but were preparing to steal a large copper boiler when caught by officers on 800 block of Albert Street. Each defendant was bond with $750.
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Widening of Road in Karnes Starts
Widening of the San Antonio Corpus Christ highway in Karnes County began this week. Local officials expect improvements to ease traffic flow and boost regional access as construction proceeds with repairs and widening work already underway this month.
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Karnes City
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Parachute Jumper Dies in High Altitude Oxygen Failure
Hollywood daredevil John Tranum perished after his oxygen mask jammed during a 27,000 foot drop aboard a Royal Dutch Air Force mission led by Captain Jaerum. The incident, described as drowning by oxygen exhaustion, ended when the plane made an emergency maneuver to assist Tranum in the cockpit.
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March
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Maverick to Forego Visit Amid Congressional Setbacks
Congressman Maury Maverick postponed plans to return to San Antonio next Sunday as disappointment and divergent legislation diverted his visit. The event involves press, delays, and unresolved topics affecting the schedule.
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