Culberson Vows New Push to Lower Texas Gas Rates
Railroad Commissioner Olin Culberson pledges a renewed campaign to reduce Texas gas rates after a Supreme Court ruling on Lone Star gas. He vows to fight monopolies, their lawyers and lobbyists, stating he is committed to lowering gas costs in the state.
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War News From 25 Years Ago Nov 6 2016
A garbled wartime flashback recounts a sinking of the steamship Lasgo by a submarine off Spain and pushes German, Bulgarian, Italian, and Austrian actions. It mentions Torpedo boats near Pala, London air raids, and bombings of shipyards at Bremerhaven.
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Willie and Audrey Meet Frogs and Family Chaos
In a rural household scene Willie tries to impress Audrey with parade and pets, but a prank with bullfrogs leads to chaos in the hammock. Audiences howl as frogs attack Audrey while family members intervene, ending with a moral about doing right and a breakfast wakeup.
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Ohio Views Film of L A Colored Travel Shows
Thousands in Cleveland watch Mexican and San Antonio travel films directed by William Harrison Furlong United States representative to Mexico for the National Highways Association. Furlong lectures with the films at Cleveland Automobile Club showings and plans to bring the films to junior high students. Presentations secured from Toledo Cincinnati Portsmouth Marietta Oberlin Memphis Chicago Madison and other cities.
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Two Hurt as Army Plane Slams Wires Near Woodland
An Army Air Corps trainer from Hamilton Field struck a high tension power line west of Woodland California flipping over into Cache Creek. Second Lieutenant Garth A Jared 25 of San Mateo sustained a fractured ankle and severe cuts while his companion Second Lieutenant Wallace M Danvers 23 of Oklahoma City suffered two fractured arms. They were on routine training. Army crews retrieved bodies of three airmen killed in other crashes during a continuing search.
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Rail Strike Looms After Wage Plan Rejected
Chicago, Nov 6. Leaders of organized railroad workers, 1,250,000 members across five operating and 14 non operating brotherhoods, plan a conference today to decide next steps after rejecting the emergency wage recommendations. The board proposed 7.5 percent raises for 1.35 million operating employees and 13.5 percent for 900,000 non operating workers, plus one week of paid vacations for non-operating staff and small hourly increases for Railway Express workers. Chiefs condemned the plan as an invitation to strike and warned it falls short of demands. no enforcement exists beyond recommendation. Weather and other data follow in the same dispatch.
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War Roundup from Allied Fronts Across Europe and Asia
Associated Press summary reports Russian claims of German retreats near Donets and stalled Moscow drive, while German forces push near Sevastopol and Crimea. British observers voice optimism for Sevastopol's defense as Berlin reels with Moscow defense emphasis. Japan seeks peace talks while Tokyo accuses Russia over naval losses amid fresh British reinforcements landing in Singapore.
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Plane Jobs in Peace Are Cited
Technical Sg t W A Miller army recruiter in the Federal building cites planned postwar air force openings. He says trained corps will find places in Bru, St Louis, Biloxi and other sites for qualified telephone and radio techs pilots, mechanics, welders, armorers, metal workers, cooks, bakers, stew ardy and clerks. Several branches need more personnel in Hawaii, the Philippines, Panama Canal Zone, Puerto Rico and the United States.
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Port Officials Weigh Pay Toll Inverse Proposal
An estimated annual PAYTOIL Incverse of 280 million dollars is cited in proposals. The fact finding group notes recommendations assume permission to raise freight and passenger rates to cover added costs. The board expects 5 percent increases to cover the bill with wage hikes retroactive to September 1 and ending December 31, 1942. Vacation provisions would take effect January 1.
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Turkey prices rise as Gobblers cost more this year
Poultry dealers forecast higher turkey prices in San Antonio. Buyers already paying about 2 cents per round for the birds with predictions of a nine to twenty cent increase in days ahead. The maximum price paid previously was 14 vents.
Two Districts Join Conservation Area
Willacy Hidalgo and Bastrop Fayszite districts join the Ban Antonn soil conservation area per W. H. DuPuy area director. Residents approved creation in a referendum held October 25, expanding the district network within the conservation program.
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Wax suits slated against delinquent taxpayers
Alamo Heights independent school district will institute suits in district courts starting November 20 to pursue delinquent taxpayers. Marian R. McClanahan serves as Alamo Heights city attorney.
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Nazis Claim 11 Planes Bagged In Channel Skirmish
British and German air actions appear limited with no raids on German cities. Between October 22 and November 4 the RAF lost 37 planes, while Luftwaffe raids on Britain totaled seven. German reports claim Fairmouth attacked in western England last night, while British accounts note a single hostile plane over southwest England.
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Relief Given Flood Victims In Central Arkansas
Relief efforts expanded as the Arkansas River floodwaters moved into central Arkansas. The Surplus Marketing Administration authorized the Welfare Department to issue food stamps and supplies to flood areas. The crest was expected to reach Little Rock today with gauges slightly under prior forecasts.
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