Indian girl gives birth at age six in Lima Peru
A Lima hospital reports a six year old girl delivered a six pound baby by Caesarean section, with doctors noting the child is well formed and mother and infant in excellent condition. The case, described by physicians, prompted debate over precocious motherhood and local folklore about the evil eye.
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Lima
Pert
UPI
Lime Mater- City
Gerardo Lomdy
Aleyntdeo
Alpollo Larzatare
Lita
Fina Sill
Larrabure
Culstlen
Ab Pisco
Lozadk
Lina
Probe into Bulgarian killings begins in Bucharest
In Bucharest on May 16, Interior Minister Armand Calinescu and undersecretary of finance traveled to Southern D’Ars to investigate the Wednesday killing of 22 Bulgarian civilians in their former Bulgarian territory. The inquiry came after Bulgaria protested the alleged Rumanians massacre.
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Bulgaria
Bucharest
Rumanis
Nalist Minster
Armand Calinescu
Tn Uldersecretary
Fintn
Davrtasn
Rumonia
Gene Anrnica
Soviet Hails Pact by Turkey and Britain
Moscow broadcast a report claiming strong Soviet approval of Britain and Turkey agreeing on a mutual pact. The article notes Moscow’s willingness to back an accord and hints at possible joint actions with Western powers, framed as adherence to mutual assistance while positioning Soviet participation as pivotal.
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Turkey
Britain
Moscow
Tavestia
Mulane Alatanes
Frenk
Miso
Annante
Tuckey
Weatherman Forecast Says No Rain Soon in Texas
Weather outlook from J. H. Darboe reports rain prospects distinctly nil across Houston and Del Rio with San Antonio seemingly having its quota. Clouds may appear but temperatures remain modest as forecast.
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Owe You
J. H. Darboe
Jayboe
Houston
del Rio
San Antonio
Farmers in Nueces Cheered by Rains
May 15 reports from Robstown describe rains in western Nueces County that boost confidence in a good cotton crop. Weeds and pests are minimal this season, fields are being worked after onion harvest, and rainfall totals are improving prospects for corn and cotton.
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Nueces
Robgstown
Wage Hour Changes Debate Delayed In Congress
Washington May 1. The administration abruptly reversed plans and refused to permit the Nauss to consider amendments on changes to the wage hour law. Strong opposition from Mac and others formed as Charleston Norton of New Jersey declined to seek floor consideration today.
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Wasnuyerton
House
Chatlainn Norton
New Jersey
Labor Committee
DRT to Get Report on Houston Parley Activities
The Along Mission chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will discuss the Houston convention meeting at 2 4 p.m. Tuesday. The session will be held at the home of Mrs. J N Hin... (address) 818 Grayson Street.
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Houston
Atate
Along Mission
The
Baughters of the Republic of Texas
J. N. Hineaid
Grayson Street
School Bond Refunding Accepted At Special Meeting
At a special meeting Monday the board approved Crummer and Co and Van H. Howard Co submitting a bid to refund 210000 in 1938 school bonds at 2 1 2 percent. Reissuance cuts interest from 3 3 4 percent, saving about 65000 for local school projects and summer repairs. The bid was the lowest of three. legal opinion on Senate Wil 419 was to be sought to confirm plan viability.
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Hoard
Crummer and Company
Ha van H. Howard Company
Trinity Liberty
Phet
Trinity River
Liberty
Texas
F. J. Irbbs
Liberty Business
Beawnont
Uil & P.m
Senate
Thera
Resignation Withdrawn By Ruth Huth In County Post Shuffle
A local resignation by Ruth Huth, acting county assessor collector, prompted a brief hiring scheme with Mayor-elect Maverick and two commissioners. The plan to appoint Judy Huth to the post upon the elder Huth’s resignation collapsed when Judge Anderson blocked the court action, leaving the matter undecided as commissioners split on deferring or accepting the resignation.
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Albert
Huth
Charles Anderson
Holt
Maury Magerick
R.stappenbeek
Sam Anderson
Anderson
Judy Huth
Tar Uisensor
Deal
Robert Fuhr
J. W. Datuiell
Stappenbeele
Maverick
Sresent
War Department appropriation bill sent to Senate after house vote
Washington May 15 17 The House passed and sent to the Senate today a 305 106514 war department appropriation bill. It provides funds for land conf and tyer and labor improvements in the year beginning July 1. Before acting on the measure the House rejected by roll call a Republican motion to strip certain sections from the bill by a 254 to 127 vote.
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War Department
Wasilington
Acate
Fland Con Fol
Tyer
Larbor
House
Yale
Moton
Clues Sought in Putnam Kidnapping Case
Los Angeles May 15. Police pursue leads in the kidnapping of Publisher George Putnam as investigators review clues from weeks of inquiry. Putnam’s car was found in Bakersfield and detectives examine fingerprints found on a halting device near his home.
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Putnam
Los Angeles
George Falmer Putnam
Bakersfield
Japs Promise U S Care in Bombings
Washington reports Secretary Hall said Japan would exercise restraint to avoid civilian casualties after a protest over serial bombings of Chungking. Ambassador Greer presented the representation regarding the attacks on the provincial capital.
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U. S
Washington
Lind Tapan
China
Grei
Chungking
Stadium Site Accepted by Board
The school board at a special noon meeting approved a resolution to build the proposed 350000 stadium on the Old Spanish grant site next to Brackenridge Park. The plan, introduced by Mrs. E R Lewis, passed unanimously, with bond protections discussed. A opposing group led by Harry Vania Landa threatens action against the project.
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Brackenridgepark
E.R. Lewis
Br. Innes P. Hollérs
Ainyote
Tie Stadium
Rock
Sile
North Side
Iome Owners’ League
Harry Vania
Landa
Former Bailiff Seeks Back Pay From City
Tucker, a night clerk and former bailiff in the corporation court, filed a petition with City Clerk James Bimpson claiming $1200 owed by the city under the wage law. He argues the difference between the prior monthly salary and the $160 minimum during May 1, 1927, to May 1, 1928, arose from the court’s classification under the wage act and city authority.
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Dixie
Tucker
James Bimpson
Han
Chacter
Conservation Is Profitable to 40 Farmers in Lindale
Fort Worth reports the 40 Duck Creek watershed farmers who adopted water conservation farming in 1934 1935 show an average 1938 income of 8285, about 19 times higher than the $15 average net income of 20 neighbors who kept old methods. The sixth annual economic survey of the Lindale project by the Conservation Service notes the program, begun in 1938, as Texas’ second project of its kind.
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Fort Worth
Duck Creek
Lindale
Sll Conservation Service
Texas
Commodity Credit to Make Wool Loans in Plainview
Commodity Credit to Make Wool Loans in Plainview announces wool loan availability after May 45 per map, per Arthur Clary, manager of Un federally approved warehouse by Praple, Produce & Warehouse Co. Basis of wool loans set at one to one and a half cents above last year’s loans. Wool value in territory averaged $12.00 per hundred. basis 40 to 55 cents per pound, with shrinkage about 74 percent.
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Plainview
O— Csonwodity
Gredit Corporation
Arthur Clary
Praple, Produce & Warehouse Company
Wien Wack
Chemical Worker Sought in Slaying in Waterloo
Waterloo Illinois May 15 198? Jus Buettner a 41 year old chemical worker of Waterloo is sought as the slayer of Misa Grosse 20 and her escort Wille Wotalar 25 both of Waterloo The victims were killed on a lonely road while riding with Mr and Mrs John Mitchell of Waterloo near Boxtown 18 miles south of Waterloo Deputy Sheer arald Klein ordered the arrest after the Mitchells identified Buettner as the attacker authorities say Buettner had pursued Misa Grosse for a year and investigators cautioned the public while details emerge
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Waterloo
Til
Jus Buettner
Ill
Misa Hattle Grosso
Wille Wotalar
Misa Groaat
Wetzler
John Mitchell
Tia Danes
Boxtown
Wrteclog
Buatther
Sheer Arald Klein
Filer
Mitchelly
Duuhic
Buettner
Mitchelle
Steel Operations Decline Forecast for Steel Industry
NEW YORK May 5 Operations on the steel industry for the current week will decline 16 points to 45.4 percent of capacity compared with 47 percent last week. A month ago operations were at 50.9 percent and a year ago 30.7 percent. SURGICALIST NOTE. ST LOUIS May 5 Dr James Bryan Horrick a 77 year old Chicago heart specialist has won the American Medical association second annual award for distinguished scientific service to medicine announced today. CATTLEMAN BURIED Rupert J Ware 90 of Tarrant county grain dealer and cattleman died yesterday services held here today.
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New York
American Iron and Steel Institute
ST. Louis
James Bryan Horrick
Chicago Heart
American Medical Association
Cattleman Buries
Fort Worth
Rupert J. Ware
Tarrant County Prorimes
Anal Castleman
Civil Service Public Hearing Slated In Texas Fight
A San Antonio San Antonio delegation led by Mayor-elect Mupry Maverick heads to Austin for a public hearing on the Bendix state civil service measure. The bill, backed by Spears and Dickison, faces house opposition amid a heated, partisan dispute over staffing and police reform in San Antonio.
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Civil Service
Maury
Austin
Mupry Maverick
Fred Falty
San Antonio
San Anntonio
House
Hepree Suntative
R. L. Reader
Ratt Atetonto
Dickison
Ben Anlotila
Petty
Emmett Marge
Hhouse
Ue House
Ihouse
Senate
Srvter J
Frankin Spears
Dicklson
Quin
Auyor
Spears
Matty Maverick
Maveric
Pat Dwyey
Perth
Bob Felty
Perar
Pelty
San Anedonio
Civil Service Board
Diektson
Benavir Aparna
Antonda
River Canal plan eyed as vital Texas project
A San Antonio river canal proposal drew about 500 attendees at the Plaza Hotel as Governor O'Daniel urged support. He framed the project as essential to Texas industry, promising processing plants and regional growth, with Col. W. B. Tuthe and Mayor Quin backing the canal’s prospects.
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Mena
T. N
Mignot
LUFT
Besson
W. Lee O'Dael
San Antonio
Ranal
Speiking Ab-Le Hewng Belo
Col
F. S. Bassi
Distich Rupliner
Joe Wienbuy
Ab Gulvestoh
O'Daniel
Ag Wellan Nf
Stn
Antonig
Bo Ib
Texan
Colonel Besson
T. N. Plenet
San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy
C. K. Quin
Fay
O'Daitel
Col. W. BR. Tuthe
Tin Plaza Hotel Hillroom
Vexay Wes
San Antoniay
Qinty
Soviet Reply to Britain on Pact Plan
London reports that Soviet Russia sent a reasoned refusal to Britain’s anti aggression bloc proposals. Moscow asserted reciprocity as the key demand and restated that aid to Britain and France in Europe requires reciprocal aid to Russia. The Soviet reply kept a door open for further negotiations.
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Britain
London
Russia
Great Britain
Wardec
Bettisn Amy
William Aeendts
Foreign Office
Moscow
Eaid
Bovich
Bediaim
Brance
Europa
Fronce
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W. Lee O'Daniel
Project
W. B. Tuttle
Daniel
Robert B. Green
Bundal
David V. Lovana
Luis Velasquez
San Jucinto Street
Jesse Garcia
Plain Alley
Nile Joe Martinex Jr
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Garcia
Martinez
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