Adams' Resignation Sparks Texas Democratic Committee Showdown
Dallas May 15 The Texas Democratic state executive committee debated appointing a successor to National Committeeman Jed Adams after Farley declined to accept Adams resignation. Maury Hughey backed Garner as Adams successor while C McDonald urged moving forward with a successor if Adams resigns. Adams, in Dallas, learned Farley had not accepted his resignation and that no national committee meeting is likely soon. Hear The Lghts rental expert Mary Lou offers market insights on KONO at 11.
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Jed
Adwims
Adams
Ikely
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Adame
State Committee
Maury Hughey
John N. Garner
James E. Ferguson
C. McDonald
Wichita Falls
Garner
Farley
Ann
Hughes
McDonald
Lec
Austin
Callax
Ferguson
National Committee
Nix Modifies External Skin Irritation Cure Claim
An historical ad touts Nix and Nixoderin from Sommers drug stores as a fast external skin irritant remedy. It promises quick relief and a money back guarantee if the package is empty, claiming a famous origin and physician endorsement.
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Mia Nixorlerm
Sommers Drug Stores
Open Forum Letters on Taxes and Bond Issue Debate
The Light publishes readers opinions on Congress tax policy and a public works bond proposal. A citizen questions whether a four billion bond issue will cure current ills, notes tax burdens, and asks if farmers and manufacturers can sell surplus abroad. Another letter urges citizenship duties and naturalization.
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Peperla
Congress
Greece
Rome
Public Blamed for Buying Too Cheaply
Editor The Light argues that demand for ultra cheap cleaning shop services drives down wages and working conditions. Workers describe long hours hot presses and stifling plants with low pay and poor materials, blaming customers for choosing price over quality and fairness.
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the Light
Aim
You
Modern Dance Revival Draws Big Crowds at Centers
The piece extols the appeal of modern dance styles from fox-trot to waltz, lauding the dancer's grace, movement, and deportment. It notes broad attendance at recreation centers, with "Clear Dancer" singled out for recognition, reflecting strong interest in contemporary and classic dances at venues in San Antonio.
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Ion
Tia
Popilar
Moxtorn
Atape
Antonio
Calls Transportation Too Costly in Italy Under Mussolini
Mildred Harrigan notes contrast between Italian bus fares and San Antonio wages. In Rome laborers ride at half fare, about a cent per trip, while San Antonio workers pay 14 cents per ride. Laborers and servants in the city earn under four dollars weekly, under twenty-five dollars yearly, making transportation costs exceed a quarter of annual earnings.
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Aibstor
Italy
Mussolini
Rome
San Antonio
Mildred Harrigan
Stolen Child Found In Lampasas After Abduction
Four year old Juanita Louise Wood was recovered unharmed in Lampasas Texas after being abducted from a San Antonio neighborhood grocery a week earlier. The child was in the custody of Mrs Thelma Wood's former husband and police say he is being held for investigation. Mrs Wood aided the search and traced a tip to Lampasas where she learned the child and alleged abductor were located.
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Juanita
Louise Wood
Thelma Wood
Mason Street
Lagipasas
Vexas
Ward
San Antonio
Lampasas
Wood
Chicago Bomber Recco Belcastro Found Shot and Hanged
In Chicago on May 15 Recco Crazy Rocky Belcastro, infamous as the king of the bombers, was found slain with a shot through the right eye and a noose around his neck. A large revolver lay at his side, its stock marked with three notches.
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Chicago
Recco
Rocky’ Belcastro
Greek Chief Under Knife in Vienna
i President Zalmis of Greece underwent a bladder operation yesterday in Vienna. The surgeon reported his condition satisfactory.
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Vienna
Zalmis
Greece
Mother Sees Son Put On Spot
In Mineola New York, at dawn, three armed men in black huts approached a bungalow near Albertson Square and forced entry. They woke John Bagnowloke, 25, shielding with a gun and a flag bearing "I love my mother" before firing seven rounds. The motive remains unclear as the mother witnessed the shooting and could not explain why her son was killed.
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Mineola
Albertson
Johnny
Police
John Bag
Nowloke
Taitord
Texas Federation of Labor Convenes in Austin
The Texas Federation of Labor began a four day convention in Austin with representatives from all state regions. Governor Miriam A. Ferguson was scheduled to address the gathering as part of the program.
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Austin
Texas Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Miriam A. Ferguson
New Mississippi Flood Predicted by Weather Bureau
Memphis officials report the Mississippi River is rising again and the weather bureau predicts it will reach flood stage by May. The forecast notes potential impacts on low-lying areas and local preparations are advised.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
Union Election Prevented by Police Stand
Chicago May 16. State's Attorney Thomas J Courtney blocked a proposed officers election of the Coal Teamsters and Hik ers union to quell racketeer influence. Police lined a hall with 200 officers to disperse several thousand members arriving for the meeting. Insurgent leader George Roy Barker reported his home was targeted by gunfire earlier in the day.
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Chicago
Phomas J. Courtney
Courtney
George Roy Barker
Trotzky Refuses to Recant in Istanbul Exile
Trotzky, exiled Bolshevik leader, states willingness to aid Soviet Russia but refuses to recant. He made the remark on Prinkipa Island after a Paris report claimed agents were negotiating his return to Russia. Moscow officials dismissed the report as nonsense.
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Trotzky
Istanbul
Turkey
Ir Leon Trotaky
Jeaderly
Soviet Russia
Prinkipa
Paris
Moscow
Russia
Ruslam
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported for May 12
Treasury receipts for May 12 totaled 4 881 641 69. Expenditures reached 313 929 514 860. Balance stood at 457 182 051 30. Customs duties for 12 days in May amounted to 8 510 712 04.
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Treasury
Washington, D. C
Treaguay
Youth Wounded Cleaning Pistol In Santa Rosa
John Abdo aged 21 of 316 North Fria Street was hospitalized in Santa Rosa Infirmary in critical condition after a bullet wound to the chest. He said the injury occurred while self-inflicted during pistol cleaning at his home on Sunday.
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John Abdo
North Fria Streat
Santa Rosa
Baldness Warning Promotes Krank's Hair Root Oil
Authorities warn that a constipated scalp causes hair loss and urges action. The ad claims scalp cleansing with Krank's Hair Root Oil opens hair tubes, dissolves deposits, and lubricates the scalp to prevent further thinning. Stops scalp constipation today at drug counters.
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Krank
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