Maverick fights Texas civil service bill for fire and police
Mayor-elect Maury Maverick expands opposition to a bill placing San Antonio fire and police under a state civil service system. He meets lawmakers in Bexar County and plans Austin lobbying while analyzing the measure. Senate sponsor predicts governor’s signature, but outcome hinges on votes and legislative steps.
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Ily
Spears
Maury Maverick
Maverick
Bexar County
Mayarefect
Austin
Kercheville
Geelaite
Antonia
Arstina
Felty
Wok
Washington
BR. L. Reader
San Antonio Fremen
Uebil
Civil Service
Felly Tos
Po- Mea
Owen Kilday
Pire
J. G. Sarran
Admiral Bristol Claimed by Death in Hospital
Washington May 13 Rear Admiral Mark J. Dilxtol, former high commissioner of the United States to Turkey, was reported as dying after an operation performed ten weeks ago at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore. His heart apparently gave out. His widow arrived.
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Admiral Bristol
Washington
Mark J. Dilxtol
Hilgh
Tutled Tates
Turkey
Naval Hospital
Pats
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Mii
Hornet Punctures College Gulp Craze
In Ellenaburg Washington May a peculiar eating trend reaches high school as students claim to be stung by hornets in a reckless dare. Ralph Meywen, a local student, allegedly joined the craze and suffered a hornet sting in the mouth during a risky challenge at school.
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Hornet
Ellenaburg
Wash
Fe Mulper
Ralph Mefwen
You
Hitler Ideal Man For U S Dancer
London reports via the Daily Sketch that Maryland Verne, a Pittsburgh dancer in the operetta The Merry Widow, admires Hitler and says she was praised by him as a great man. She recalls meeting Hitler in Berlin and notes his compliments and his campaign against women using enamel.
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London
INS
Miiam Verne
Pittsburgh
Wittow
Munich
Ubinksstig
Hitler
London Daily Sketch
Tiller
Fuehrer
Sketen
Mis
Fay Sketely
Verne
Monica Theater
Fueker
Torrie Entely
Powers Align For Europe Showdown
London reports indicate British and American loans and arms aid to Turkey under a new mutual assistance framework. France approves adding Turkey to Anglo French accords as leaders seek a broader settlement while warning of potential Soviet Russian influence. In Vienna, a Catholic clergy inquiry is debated amid Nazi policy fallout. in Danzig, memorial rites for Marshal Pilsudski spark protests. Amoy tension tests foreign responses as Japan tightens control. Tokyo and Washington discuss Shanghai settlement status through the U S ambassador Grew’s meetings with the Korean minister.
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London
Turkey
Patis
France
Advertising Slated By Building and Loan Board
Washington reports public relations efforts by federal housing agencies include expanded advertising to promote building and loan activity and special funds for business promotion this year, fueled by increased expenditures in 1938. Duchess of Kent undergoes successful dental operation by Dr F Sumner Moore from University of Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Hon
Joni Hawk Board
Department
London
Duchess of Kent
Quiner Dental Operaion
If. Sumner Moore
University of Pennsylvania
Death Toll Nine in Granary Blaze
GHICAGO May 13 The Suntton ty Ure $4,000,000 granary Heo Chirsday Stood at nine to day David Martin an employe at one of the five grow elevators destroyed died last night from damages Eight other persons perished when trapped in the allegratives
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David Martin
Water Carnivals Festival in Galveston
May 15 notes a water carnival and baseball game as features of Galveston eighth annual festival. A tall ladies program is listed among events. The festival closes Sunday with these activities highlighted.
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Galveston
Ladsy
Poland Protests Ban on Memorial in Free City of Danzig
Poland protested to the Danutz senate over a ban on an outdoor memorial service for Polish leader Joseph Ellsnedakt. The protest, presented by Commissioner Mian Chacack, claimed the Donelg government could guarantee safety. The senate replied no written request had been received and favored holding meetings in halls rather than outdoors amid tensions.
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Free City OF
Danzig
Poland
Ue Noviv
Danetg
Senate
Heen
Joseph Ellsnedakt
Danalg
Lnte
Mian Chacack
Artin Grefaer
Donelg
Parc
Dante Senate
Yew
Warsaw
Rothschild Freed From Nazi Imprisonment Arrives in Paris
Baron Louis Rothschild, aged about 66, freed after more than a year in Vienna custody by Nazi police, arrived from Zurich to Paris. He met brother Baron Eugene de Rothschild at the East Station, then drove to Eugene’s mansion in the Auteuil district. Friends said he is in good condition but will avoid public activity for now under doctors orders and German restrictions.
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Paris
Baron Louis Rothschild
Vienna
Zurich
Switzerland
Wenna
Baron Eugene de Rothschild
Paris East
Baron Eugene
Auteuil
Eugene de Rothschild
Katherine Wolff
Philadelphia
Louis
Louie
Baron Louig
Rothschid
Germany
Baron Louis
France
London
Parla
Princesses Receive Mail From Parents at Buckingham Palace
Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose danced a jig as the Empress of Australia’s mail arrived at Buckingham Palace. Long letters from Queen Elizabeth II and many snapshots were handed to the children, while the battle cruiser Repulse accompanied the Empress of Australia and returned the trial portion.
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Lonnon
Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
Bert Wheeler Sued for Divorce in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on May 12, Sally Haines filed for divorce from Bert Wheeler, citing humiliation after a separation begun April 20. The couple wed February 28, 1997 in Beverly Hills, and a property settlement was reported. Wheeler, a screen comedian, is linked to partner Robert Wootsey in the text.
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Angeles
Finneteens
Sally Haines
Bert
Wheeler
Beverly Tiils
Coupte
Af Cork
Gaudeile Periner
Sig Nate
Robert Wootsey
Father of 13 Gets Two-Year Prison Term in Stabbing Case
Galveston May 13 A two year prison sentence was given Charles Samarting of Dickinson a father of 13 by a jury which found him guilty last month of the fatal stabbing of Carl Dixaa.
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Galveston
Charles Samarting
Dickinson
Army Pilot Rescued From Plaza Hotel Fire
Smoke poured from the Plaza Hotel on the twenty floor as police and fire crews battled a blaze that threatened the entire building. Maj. Frank L. Cook of Barksdale Field was found unconscious in his room and revived after 20 minutes of artificial respiration. Fire officials said the fire started from a cigarette on a chair and spread to curtains and walls, with windows shattering from the heat. Recovering in hospital, Cook stated he was on a transcontinental flight and was rescued by George McCarthy and motorcycle patrolman J. F. Fennett assisted by hotel staff and officers led by Police Chief Quen W. Kilday.
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Plaza Hotel
C. W. Lentture
Len
Hart
San Antonis
Ife
Frank L. Cook
Barksdaelefield
George McCarthy
Cook
Major Cook
McCarthy
J. F. Fennett
C. A. Hart
Robert B. Gremny Hospital
Lis
Quen W. Kilday
Markr Cook
Dloyts
Condition of Texas Ranges Grows Worse
The Austin bureau of the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports deteriorating Texas range conditions as of May. Ranges declined four points from drought, hitting the lowest May 1 condition in 17 years across South and West Texas districts.
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AUBIN
May
South Stad West
Texas
Wis
Austin
U_ 5
Department of Agriculture
Free Operation Offer At Morgantown Hospital
Morgantown West Virginia officials offered free appendicitis operations to attract a new county hospital building contract. Monongalia County leadership cited the proposal amid bids for the hospital project as hospital officials worried the idea sounded like a publicity stunt.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Pew Hospital
Pew
County Cohict
Eontracts
Monongalia County Hospital
Piel
Putnam Kidnapped After Demands Over Hitler Book
George Putnam, publisher husband of Amelia Earhart, was kidnapped from his Hollywood home and found in Bakersfield after houring cries for help. Kidnappers sought the author of The Man Who Killed Hitler and warned of threats tied to the book. Los Angeles and sheriff's deputies conducted a statewide search as Putnam described the abduction and the assailants speaking German.
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Bakersfield
George Putter
Putnam
Hollywood
Amelia
Earhart
Nori Hollywood
Wnturé
Hitler
Mile
Urey
Department of Justice
Los Angeles
Aly
Josephine Berger
Rex Cole
Aley
Inau
Uwe
Hey
Putnant
Los Angeles Pollo One
Wideight
Wwcheek
Cole
Farmers Cheer As Rain Lifts Spirits Across Ranchlands
A garbled Weather Desk report notes cheerful mood among farmers and ranchers as rain eases across central districts. Meteorologist Huwenl Mars predicts continued unsettled conditions, with showers expected in San Antonio and surrounding areas by Saturday night. Yearly rainfall deficits persist, six ditches washed out and crops damaged. temperatures noted near seven degrees, but crops largely survive amid improving prospects.
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Tarmiers
Central
Soult
Trabu
Salita i
Wai
Huwenl Mars
San Antonio
Lightning Strikes Raincoat Shreds Girl in Tulsa
A Tulsa girl identified as Patricia Wilson, 24, was walking to school during a thunderstorm when a sudden flash or blast tore her raincoat. The chaotic scene involved a rattled bystander and scattered debris as onlookers attempted to assist and assess injuries.
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Tulsa
Patricia Wilson
Kennedy to Visit With Chamberlain in Britain
United States Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy traveled to Churchill’s country home to spend the weekend with Prime Minister Chamberlain. The two were expected to review the international situation and Britain's Palestine policy with an official statement likely to be issued next Wednesday.
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Kennedy
Chamberlain
London
United States
Joseph FP. Kennedy
Chughers
Coun Iry
Britain
Palestine
Empress of Australia Delayed by Thick Fog Reach for Quebec
The Empress of Australia halted by fog 280 miles east of Cape Race delaying the royal visit to Canada and the United States. King George and Queen Elizabeth aboard may reach Quebec later than planned as fog and drifting ice impede docking and visibility.
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George
Eiengeth
Canada
United States
Quebec
Cape Race
N. F
Glasgow
Southiarsota
Lawyer Nabors Held In Slaying Of Eddie Roark In Dallas
In Dallas on May 24 Guy Nabors, 24, was detained over the fatal shooting of Eddie Roark, 88, a prominent local criminal lawyer. Nabors, who surrendered after a night-time arrest, admitted the shooting to Chief Sheff Hil Deeker and indicated no motive. Accompanied by his wife and sister-in-law, he reportedly handed an IV caliber pistol to Deeker and confessed the act. Four bullets struck Roark as he stood near the doorway of his home. Mrs Nabors described a sudden confrontation and the subsequent shooting. Nabors had a prior 1 year sentence in a separate trial and faces ongoing appeals. charges included attempted burglary and related felonies.
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Dallas
Guy Nabors
Eddie Roark
Dallaw Arminal
Nabors
Deynly Sheff Hil Deeker
Belelle Roark Deeker
Nitbors
Sherri
Shice Wien
Chalret I
Baby Dies After 24 Hours In Los Angeles
An 18 ounce infant died 24 hours after birth in Los Angeles as doctors failed to revive her. The attending physician Dr. John Schneider attributed death to respiratory failure. The baby, named Phyllis, was born around 3 PM to Nancy Melébonie, wife of a man who worked in Jaun ay.
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Los Angeles
John Schneider
Phyllis
Nancy Melébonie
Hou Ling
Money Surrendered to Armed Bandit at Station
L. Carmichael, night usher of a city station on 356 Hesets street, surrendered a sack of cash to an armed bandit who pressed a pistol to his head. The incident occurred Friday night as Carmichael sat in a car outside the station. the assailant demanded the money. A victim named Catrabatach died.
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Carmichael
Citung
Hesets Street
Carmichael Noticies
Demanden
Catrabatach
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