Retail Laziness in Houston Reflects Census Findings
The Bureau of Census release shows Houston's retail scene in 1990 with $255.5 million in retail sales and 17,448 full time workers across 3,848 stores. Automotive, food stores, and general merchandise groups dominate, with department stores and single store independents shaping the market.
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Mexico Holds 4 Americans in custody in city case
Four men claiming American citizenship were held by Mexican police after an alleged attempted fraud. They gave names Samuel Veenerman Freud Robinson Bautista Barbera Nay Polini. Charged with trying to sell a gold move and a banana plantation headrive live while posing as a gulli ale millionaire. Police say they are wanted in Whittier California for bank robbery and multiple car thefts.
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Mystery Shocks Echo Across City After Weekend Exposions
A puzzling string of shocks rattled windows and startled residents Friday night and Saturday near Alamo Weightn and Kelly field. Police say backfires from a truck caused much of the commotion and that retail business damage reached about 16 million dollars across lumberyards, hardware, and related stores. Investigators continue to probe the unexplained explosions reported near the courthouse and plaza areas, with no injuries detailed at this time.
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Nations ink sugar treaty to curb prices and quotas
Washington reports seven major sugar exporters signed the Brussels Quadbourne contract to stabilize prices and protect consumers. The pact sets export quotas, allows quota adjustments at price triggers, and envisions a permanent international sugar canal with expansion options. The five year agreement aims to balance producer fairness with consumer protection.
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Charges Against Berenguer Dropped in Madrid
Madrid May 9 charges against General Damase Berenguer once premier under the monarchy were quashed by the supreme court martial and he will be released from arrest shortly due to ill health. He had been confined in quarters awaiting trial for alleged responsibility in the execution of five officers after the December revolt by the Republican regime.
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Two Die in Sherman Airplane Crash During Air Carnival
At Sherman airport two pilots died instantly when their plane crashed after taking off during an air carnival sponsored by local merchants. The victims, both residents of Dallas, were named Woodall and Garrett. first initials unavailable. Thousands of attendees were startled by the tragic mishap.
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Drawbridge Open Drowns Three Autoists in Wisconsin
In Guakeon Bay Wisconsin May 9 two autos racing plunged from an open bridge into the Fox River. All but one of the four occupants were recovered with three drowning. The dead include Miss Hyelyn Murphy 20 Green Bay and Feed Rusch 21 Seymour. Clark Conaty inspector of the Wisconsin Boxing Commission survived.
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Christian Science Lecture Tuesday in Municipal Auditorium
James G. Rosell of Kansas City Missouri will deliver a Christian Science lecture Tuesday night at the municipal auditorium. Rosell is a board member of the Christian Science Lectureship from the Mother Church First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Massachusetts.
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Exiled Soviet Economists Reported Across Russia
Fifty Soviet economic experts including leading professors and statisticians were reportedly ordered into exile across distant parts of the USSR on charges of counterrevolution and sabotage. Others were said to have been shot as reports crossed the border, according to travelers.
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Health Delegate Leaves for Meet Sao Auton
Health delegate departs for meet Sao Auton as represent in Syracuse. Traveler from May TP 21 joins team for event with observant officials and local organizers.
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Royal couple to reside at Sigearingsa castle in Germany
Universal Refvice reports that Francers Theang and Archduke Unton of Austria will live at Sigearingsa castle, Burg Germany, after their June 2 marriage. The castle is the Hohenzotern heir’s residence and was the betrothal gift to the couple. Princess Hileus, former wife of King Carol II, will return from Jugoslavia, denying reports of exile.
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Flier and Student Pilot Die in Sherman Crash
In Sherman Texas two men died when a small airplane dropped from about 600 feet during an air show at the Sherman airport. The dead are Pan Woodal and Joe Garrett both of Dallas. Woodal was pilot and instructor with a local school. Garrett was a student. The craft refueled and lifted again for the return flight to Dallas before the crash. The plane tumbled into a tailspin and wrecked as spectators watched.
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Oil Firms to Lend Mexico Ten Million Dollars
Five American and British oil companies agreed to loan Mexico ten million dollars to stabilize the exchange risk. The pool includes Sinclair Oil El Aguila Standard of California Huasires Pan American Vesna Oil and others. The lenders expect repayment with discounts.
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Clara Bow Recovering After Nervous Breakdown
BOLLAWOUD Calif May 9 Clara Bow, vaudeville actress, continued to improve according to reports from Glendale sanitarium where she was taken Sunday after a nervous collapse.
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