Construction wage and highway bidding notices and wartime policy debate
A patchwork of construction wage scales and highway project bids remains in focus as Texas officials advertise bids for 41 175 miles of state roads from Wolfe City to Ladonia and announce prevailing wage rates for contractors. The records also note proposals to restore standard time nationwide, discuss postal rate issues and wartime manpower policies, and feature comments by Senator Aiken on maritime profits and congressional time changes.
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Cullin Co
Miles
Sof NcKinney
New Alin
Fren Dallas Brick
Belt Line
Ram Grayson Trom
Hick
Cone, Pvt
U.S
U.S 77
Lisd
Pest
Exakley Road
S. Maren
US 77
Washington, M
Cockrell Hill Road
Ishway No
Ar Slimson
Sebo
Rockwall
Coun Collin
Denton & Kaufring County
Wanini
Tay
Qiler Oo
Csn
Plagman
Dave Patchouyn
McNath
Ieatfires & R
Hvtiman Metriet
Gostella
Di-Caln Wail
Austin
New Mexico
Ter Trom
Qlee Viathenet of
Palhart Te
East Vity Smuts
Stratford
Iron Stratford
Trom
Dames
Wartlow de Las
Darina
Chun
Pheay
Aball
Apple Ag
Idan
Frnam
Sarsadee
Sky
Ity Ny & Ins
Water Bay
J. G. Latl
Disqiet Daneer
Amarillo
Texas
Hickwaur
Sual Coat Doom
Jas
Pine
Paris
Troma
Dalhart
Darrentzett
Folletton HighWay
Mart Dalim
Linscomb County
Gehway
George D. Aiken
Maritime Commission
Aiken
Thas
office of comptroller+ general
Alcon
Stimson Seeks Price Controls After Victory
In a joint exchange of agendas ahead of the British American air conference the United States and Great Britain express a mutual aim to regulate postwar civil aviation. The British agenda calls for eliminating economic competition through subsidy and rate controls tied to speeds and accommodations. The U S agenda advocates exchange of subsidy data and curtailment of subsidies.
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United States
Great Britain
World Airways
U. S
School Candidates To Be Questioned In Open Meeting
Candidates for the San Antonio independent school district board will face 10 questions at an open meeting hosted by the San Antonio League of Women Voters. The event at Tech High School starts 8 p m Tuesday. Questions were mailed to candidates last week. unionization of local teachers is among topics.
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San Antonio Independent School ‘District
San Antonio League of Women Voters
Tech High School
League
W. JS. Jones
Bulldine Service Employes
Dispatch
QPA Wins Suit On Meat Sales Against Guadalupe Locker
Judgment of 798.53 in favor of OPA Administrator Chester Bowles by Federal Judge W A Keeling ends a case against Guadalupe Locker Storage Co of Seguin. OPA charged the firm sold beer and veal above ceiling by 682.86 and received government subsidies for eggs sold after June 3, 1942.
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OPA Act
Chester Bowles
W. A. Keeling
Guadalupe Locker Storage Corporation
Seguin
OPA
Bowles
Memorial Services Set for Bishop W. T. Capers
Memorial services for Bishop W T Capers are scheduled for noon on March 23 at St Philip's branch of the San Antonio denominational college. The Rev Herbert Morris of St Pauls Episcopal Church will deliver the memorial address.
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W. T. Capers
St. Philip's
San Antonio
Hungary Plans Nazi Decrees Amid Occupation
London dispatch reports Hungary's puppet council will meet to enact anti Jewish measures and decree changes in policy. Premier Kallay reportedly seeks refuge as German forces advance. Moscow radio cites Bulgarian regency capitulation to Hitler with troops moved to Romania and Dobruja. Varna and other Black Sea ports under German control.
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London
Hungary
Council of Ministers
Budapest
Rumania
Dobula
Nikoff
Varna
Black Sea
Monument Weight Study Reveals Increased Kas in Washington
A historical report examines the weight of the Washington monument, noting an increase beyond earlier estimates. Researchers compare measurements, discuss possible structural implications, and reference archival data to assess the monument’s load.
Red Haired Mare Platt Heads to Hollywood for New Title
Hollywood gossip column notes red haired American dancer Mare Platt signed by Columbia to star opposite Rue Hayworth and Janet Blair in Tonight One Very Night. It traces Platt's ballet training, stage name origin, and rise amid other Hollywood chatter about Marion Hargrove, Bill Marshall, Ginger Rogers, Joan Fontaine, Gene Krupa, and more. The piece blends film project updates with assorted star chatter and social notes from the industry.
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Louella
Parsons
Mutha
S. Hollywood
UIS
Qelahonta
Platt
Fred Astaire
Columbia
Hollywood
Rue Hayworth
Janet Blair
Young Platt
Plathuvil
Ballet
Rise
Oklanoma
Bill Marshall
Andre Devan
Joan Bennett
Twentieth
Ginger Rogers
Bill
Her Vere
Davvid
Woman's Death Held death by own action
A verdict of death by own action was returned in the dent of Polly Sheen, 28, of 619 Lachapple street, by Justice of the Peace rank Vaughan Monday. She was found Shot through 'the hepre ad p.m. Monday, A shotgun lay beside the body.
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Polly Sheen
Lachapple Street
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