Probe seeks congressional inquiry into United Mine Workers
A Republican representative urged a nine member House committee to investigate John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers of America. Questions include how declarations of union membership are enforced, and what funds were raised and spent to influence workers. Meanwhile the Progressives of America, allied with the A F L, consider court action to invalidate new shop agreements, arguing UMWA does not show majority support in affected plants.
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Washington
United Mine Workers of America
Jann L. Lewis
Hoff Iman
Republican
Michigan
John L. Lewis
John Bh. Lewis
Progresse Miners of America
L. Adsitiate
United Mine Workers’ Union
Soiteal Producers
Joseph Ozanko
Progressives
A. F.of L
Willian Green
Ozani
Ailnts
Mrs Crosby Adams Honored by Music Clubs Convention
In Baltimore on May 18 delegates from the National Federation of Music Clubs praised Mrs Crosby Adams for six decades of music teaching inspiring young performers and supporting American composers. At eighty two she is lauded as a leading figure in American music, a founder organizer and nurse to a vast membership network.
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Baltimors
Crosby Adams
National Federation of Music Clubs
Tech High students win annual awards at senior assembly
At Tech High senior assembly, 15 students received proficiency awards across subjects and skills. Notable recipients include Josephine Valdez for English and Dan Lansden, Fisa Graf, Earl Davis, Mildred Brunkenhoefez, Reynaldo Torres, Phillip Lee, Alice Acuna, Willard Fonann, Reba Tehner, Merjorie Corbin, Paul Richter, and others. Awards were presented by L. E. Barry. principal L. W. Fox delivered the farewell.
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Tech High School
Josephine Valdez
Ling
Tech
Dan Lansden
Fisa Graf
Earl Davis
Mildred Brunkenhoefez
Reynaldo Torres
Phillip Lee
Alice Acuna
Willard Fonatnn
Reba Tehner
Grammatics
Cheare Velasquez
Merjorie Corbin
Paul Richter
L. E. Barry
L. W. Fox
Lucielle Muckie- Tos
Dan Lansdon
Agnes Humphry
Virginia Stowers
Norman Ulin
Gerald Jeins
Portwood to Speak at Two Graduation Exercises
T. B. Portwood, assistant superintendent in charge of secondary education for San Antonio schools, will speak at Fateet and Fredericksburg graduating exercises. He is scheduled to speak in Fateet Thursday May 38 and Fredericksburg Tuesday May 38. English language instruction is noted in the article.
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T. B. Roruwood
San Antonio
Fateet
Fredericksburg
Pateet
Jana Fredericknburg
Death report on socialite Palmer after stage picnic incident
Sarasota report states socialite Foster Dorisy Palmer died of natural causes after an altercation at a stage picnic. Dr. David R. Kennedy testified the 35 year old heir to a Chicago fortune died from natural causes not a cerebral hemorrhage. A coroner’s jury seeks more information as doctors complete a postmortem while an inquest is recessed awaiting results. Assistant State's Attorney Smiley said witness questioning found no blame on any individual.
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Sarasota
Phi
Franklin Redd Jr
Ispid Eclay
Foster Dorisy Palmer
David R. Kennedy
Chicago
Palmer
Kenneth Norsworthy
Bradenton
Pla
Kennedy
W. M. Smiley
Witnesira
San Antonio Radio Stars and City Life Highlight Sidewalk Cafe Debut
The piece lists a cache of local figures from musicians to broadcasters like WINY and HENRY BERGMAN and notes the Alamo City opening its first sidewalk cafe by the Artists’ Inn. It mentions a broad roster of names, marriages, broadcasts, a new city directory with many Martins, and a wave of social updates across Houston to Dallas era venues.
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Noy Swayze
Colegian
Washington
Alt
Diane
ROBERT D_TOLLETY
Olin Tarleton College
Marion Kloneck
Phil Alexander
Henry Bergman
Virginia Rach
San Antonio
Trudy Wood
RTSA
KIT Kat Klub
Inquez Centre
Alamo City
Artists’ Inn Management
Martinezes
Mame Pedro Martinez
Reuben Nunez
George Bantiolomew
Elest Maury Maverick
Henry Peldinis
Tom Jores
Kibitzers to Convene at Rockefeller Center Site
New York May 38 0P The nations leading Kibitzers will hold their first annual convention at Rockefeller Center on June 6. Eight presidents of branch chapters of the sidewalk superintendents club, seven men and a woman, will assemble on the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and Fifty-eighth Street to mark excavation for the center’s tab le unit. The club, formed after John D Rockefeller Jr was driven away from a knothole viewing excavation, began in November 19 and spread memberships worldwide. Ball ads invite readers to use light want ads for unneeded items.
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New York
Rockefeller Center
Aldewalk
Sixth Avenue
Porty-eighth Street
Klaite
Clit
John Bd, Rockefeller Jr
Borkefelley Center
Hindu Celibacy Cult Banned in Bombay Probe
A Bombay tribunal acting on government orders banned a Hindu institution named Om Mandi founded by a wealthy merchant. About 490 members, including several married women and many young girls, were reported connected to the cult. Details describe alarming orgies and official intervention amid a scandal in a western province. Michael Higgins, 67, a retired naval hero, died at Brooke Army Hospital after planning to sail again.
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Bombay
Ay Japeda
Af Bind
New York
Maglé
Michael Higgins
Coal mine tension in Kentucky county stalls work
In Harlan County Kentucky escalating coal field strife brings gunfire and threats as 43 guardsmen protect miners at the Highsplittt No 2 pit. A balloted ambush and a group of six miners were involved in shooting near the cable car approach. Union leaders seek protection while Gov Chandler dispatches the National Guard to maintain order and limit picketing to small groups.
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Harlan, Ky
UPI
Tiayian
Ag Co
V. Bennett
Harlan Central Coal Company
Totz
Spiyers
Elleree Certer
National Guard
Tote
Aguin
Jed
Doc Cow
Tan
Tol Carter
Tellows
Carter
Here
A.B. Chandler
Kentucky National Guard
Garter
Kentucky
Jon Canter
Harlan
China Grove Graduation Delivers 12 Diplomas
Twelve students will receive diplomas at China Grove school graduation ceremonies. Principal Kenneth H. Kidwell will preside with Ellanor Dolly Jonlett delivering the welcome, while Arthur Barlemann Jr and others will give declarations. A school choir will close the program as seventh and eighth grade graduates are named with several families listed among the attendees.
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China Grove
Kenneth H. Kidwell
Ellanor Dolly Jonlett
Decla
Arthur Barlemann Jr
Walter Raunhuber
Rudy Nel Olvich
Tie Rey
Edward Trower
St. Jerome's Church
Seriool Choral Club
Follwing
Teri
Arthur Barlemannn Jr
Eleanor Dally
Jon- Jetz
Rosa Lee Clark
Helen Zigmond
Rubin Nell Ulrich
Justine Jonetée
Yirgling Lee Priegenhaim
Paul Wildman
Rosendo Quittana
Mike Jasik
Willie Sehtebe
Lucie Bother
Hawaiian Blood Eligibility Question Sparks Debate
An odd court case in Honolulu questions eligibility for a Hawaiian homestead open only to native Hawaiians. The applicant, claiming Hawaiian blood, argued his lineage, claiming three quarters of Hawaiian blood, but the details and exact measurements of blood ancestry are debated amid the transfer process.
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Honolulu
T. I
Great Hawaian
S. A. Man's $178,081 Tax Claim Cancelled
The Treasury Department on Thursday canceled a tax claim of 178.08 dollars on 1938 income tax for Noduila Gonzales Garza of San Antonio.
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S. A
Treasury Department
Noduila Gonzales Garza
Ban Antonio
Plans Set for Jefferson Lassos Lone Trip to New York
Jefferson High School Lassos plan a May 30 departure for a six week excursion starting in San Antonio, traveling by train to St. Louis Washington New York City and Buffalo then up the Hudson to Canada and Detroit before returning to San Antonio. The trip cost is $10 per person covering meals lodging and round trip rail fare. The final meeting is Thursday at 10 am at T Guy Rogers High to finalize finances and confirm attendees.
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Jefferson High School
New York World
T. Guy Rogers
Jefferson Thurs
San Antonio
San Angolo
St. Louis
Washington, D. C
New York City
Buffalo
Hudson River
Canada
Detroit
Chitago
St. Lauis
Bank v Antonio
Roosevelts Expect Another Grandchild This Summer
Washington report says the president and Mrs Roosevelt expect another grandchild this summer. Mrs Roosevelt disclosed at a press conference that her son John and his wife Anne Clark anticipate a July event. John’s wife cannot attend a luncheon for King George and Queen Elizabeth during their Washington visit next month.
Memorial Day Parade Observance in San Antonio
Memorial Day activities in San Antonio include participation by the 1st Division 7 Battery and the Twelfth Field Artillery Ninth Infantry Band. A ceremony is planned at Fort Sam Houston at 145 a.m. with a bugler and rifle squad. Battery D Fifteenth Piepljgrulgry will fire the national salute.
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San Antonio
Gan “Antonio
Fort
Sam
Houston
Twelfth
Field Artillery
Sai ‘Antonio No Tonal
Bane
Hugler
Fung
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