World speed record flight and wartime memory mix
A garbled review blends a 1935 record flight from Albany to New York at 390 mph with commemorations of a wartime transport ship and the Montgonlian Khan era. It shifts to reflections on veterans, poppies, and postwar economics, mentioning Abraham von renting a Jerma suite, Sisters of Charity, and Allied voices.
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Albany
New York
Americas
Toney
Gerald
Racksterring
New York Post
the Legion
Noli-plemmber
Abraham von
P Jerve
Jerma
Lee
Legion Post
Krolf Ds al
Kidnapped George Weyerhaeuser Held Amidst Slowed Search
Tacoma May 70 A. Sarpis and henchmen suspected in the kidnapping of 9 year old George Weyerhaeuser. Police and federal agents close to mansion of the boy's father. No contact from kidnapers as six days pass, leaving family and authorities in doubt over his fate.
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Tacoma
Wesh
Lins
Mille
George Weyerhaenser
Alvin Sarpis
Tadey
Tomher Faron
Northwest
Karpis
Vir— d
Ransom Reported Held For Kidnappers In Weyerhaeuser Case
Tacoma reports the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping case centers on a $200,100 ransom and a secret hiding place. Officials note contacts with family and “local talent” as potential abettors while the elder Wey erhaeuser’s life insurance funds may influence the plan. Warnings of quick payoff and renewed hope for a safe return surround the unfolding story.
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Taroina Yi
Wan
Stith
Trepartnent
Ne Offical
Kidnaners
Hat Boy
George
P. Weyerhaeustr Se
Indigent Family Faces Toll From Poisonous Toadstools
Three children of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Yeung died and two others near death after eating poisonous toadstools at their home eleven miles west of Pine River. The six and ten year olds Roberta Raymond and Robert were among the dead. a one year old and a eight year old sister were dying in Pine River hospital. Parents also affected but discharged. The Youngs were relief clients and destitute. they gathered funds after the tragedy.
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Pine Riva
Mini
J. D. Yeung
Here
Wetec
Roberta
Raymond
Robert
Pint River
Youngs
Young
Mother tells of infant's drowning near Jonesboro
Deputy Sheriff WC Craig quoted Mrs Ethel Cook of Egypt Arkansas as saying her four year old daughter Violet Marie Cook was taken to White River on May 8 by a man she met at Newport and planned to ride a freight train to Batesville. She said her husband Corbin Cook took the two other children to a relative's home. She begged the man not to harm the child and then returned to Egypt without Violet Marie.
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Avila Farhyrt
Jonesboro
Ark
WC. Craig
Ethel Cook
Egypt
Arky
Violet Maris
White River
Violet Marie
Cook
Corbin V. Cook
Av Scoutsto
Cray
Mia Conk
Lee
Willy Winjet
Marie Lohileh
Newport
Batesville
Craig
Sirs. Cook
French Cabinet Break Reported Rumor Resigns
A Paris telegraph disputed by Reuters reports that Louis Germain-Martin, France’s finance minister, has resigned amid a government crisis. The rumor circulated as mounting financial strain challenged the Ue government, with London reporting on May 30.
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London
Paris
Louis Germain-Martis
Weather Outlook for East and West Texas
Strong, data-heavy forecast fragment shows Thursday night and Friday conditions with low around 72 and highs near 84. Moderate to fresh south winds expected, partly cloudy skies, with showers possible in northeast and north central areas. East Texas along the meridian reports similar wording and conditions, while West Texas notes possible ending showers and continued warmth into Friday.
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East
Texas
Valley Town Flooded by Rain
The Harlingen area in the Lower Rio Grande Valley was soaked by heavy rain the heaviest of the year. Harlingen reported about five inches, with streets three to four feet deep. San Benito and nearby towns saw substantial showers. Corpus Christi received about an inch. Restoration of Regular Service faced 24 hour delays on Southern Pacific lines between San Antonio and California due to downpours east of Sanderson. at least six bridges damaged and track flooding hindered east and westbound trains.
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Associated Press
Harlingen
Bio Grande Valley
San Benito
Danna
Weslaco
Mercedes
Edinburg
Southern Pacific
San Antonio
California
Sanderson
P. & v. Tines
Lord Worth
el Paso
Dryden
Utility Bill Fees Plan New Strategy
Washington May 10 Opponents of the administration bill to abolish unnecessary railway holding companies plan new efforts to send it back to committee from the Senate floor. Senator Wheeler of Montana predicts the bill will be defeated and paused without passage. An assessment over the bill's constitutionality in the Supreme Court, NRA revision, accepted by the Senate yesterday before adjournment until Friday.
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Washington
Rilty Holding
Senate
Wheeler
En Ceyst
Montana
Polo Grounds Attendance Records Shattered
Attendance at the Polo Grounds set a new record as 64,000 fans packed the venue to see a double header between the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers, surpassing the prior high of 84,000.
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Polo Grounds
New York
Tadey
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Won't Paddle Own Yonkers YW
A chaotic mid stream paddle race ends in disaster as Captain Lima battles a rogue canoeist. The incident includes a missing fireman overboard, a failed lasso, and a dramatic river rescue by Captain Sims and crew amid splashing currents and twisted paths.
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Yonkers
Huon Siver Esse-Wheeler
S. S. Patmpeck
Charley Bims
Captai Lima
Sims
FDR Confers On Future Of Cues In Washington
President Roosevelt resumes NRA policy talks with Industrial Recovery Board members and other officials as Congress is in recess for Memorial Day. Debate centers on voluntary codes for industry and precise definitions of fair practices. White House notes public support leans toward revival. few favor permanent disbanding of NRA.
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Ingfon
D.C
White House
NRA
Congress
NEW Nra
Ransevell
Stephen Early
Mugh
Johnson
Vesterlay
Roosevelt
BWA
Forc
Iwee
Clark Deamocrat
Missouri
Borah
Republican
Idaho
Vandenberg
Livan
Michigan
Setisie
Johinson
Felis Frankfurter
Harvard
Blue Eagle
Fin
Rain Record Set to Rise Across San Antonio Area
Weather forecast predicts higher rainfall in San Antonio with May totals potentially topping records. Meteorologist J Aldarhoe expects partly cloudy to unsettled skies, 24 hour temperatures around 72 to 90 degrees, and south winds. East and West Texas also face unsettled conditions.
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San Antonio
US 8
J. Aldarhoe
Willy Macerity
Jathoe
Texas
Taxicab Bandits Rob Driver on East Commerce Street
Meltyre, driver of a San Antonio taxi, reported two armed passengers boarded in the 600 block of East Commerce Street about 4:00 a.m. Thursday. They ordered him to head toward South Gevers Street and Nevada Street where they halted him and took $1.15 before escaping on foot.
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Frvm
San Antonio
Ll Witty
Albert McIntyre
Connelly Street
Meltyre
East Commerce Street
Gevers Street
Nevada Street
Transient Arrested in Houston Slaying
Houston detectives arrested Cristoval Stewart a 24 year old transient living in Southton at the request of Horving police. He is alleged to be wanted for murder in San Antonio on September 16, 1933. Capt Aubrer Hopkins and Detectives Higelng and Poston led the arrest at the transient canny.
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Houston
Cristoval Stewart
Southton
Bares
San Antonio
Stewart
Aubrer Hopkins
Dhony Higelng
T. T. Poston
Vacancies Advertised in Today's Light Classified Heats
Classified column from a San Antonio paper advertises vacancies and room listings. It mentions locations at 125 Alametox and 1815 N Glave nyanth with weekly rates and contact details including FANNIN 1204 and Broadway area. Indicates ads available in weekend railations and requires telegrams or phone inquiries for more information.
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San Antonio
Fannin
Indianapolis 500 tragedy claims Weatherly and others
The Indianapolis 500 race sees driver Weatherly killed in a crash after his car vaulted the outer wall. Mechanic Edwin Brarburn from Los Angeles suffers a broken back, and several other competitors face injuries as the field suffers multiple incidents during the 500 mile event.
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Twdianapolis
May
Dewth
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Clay Weatherly
Cincinnati
Edwin Brarburn
Los Angeles
Kelly
Mays
Inves
Guletta
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Mar McEntee
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Amantine
Whittier
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Hinx
Rex Mays
Los Angrelez
Babe Stapp
Loa Angeles
Kelly Detitto
Tony Gilotta
Kansas City
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Baylor
Ohio
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