Illiteracy critique frames San Antonio education debate
San Antonio figures and officials attended a Texas literacy convention where Rar Laman Wilbur urged action to raise local literacy rates. He warned of Japan’s lead in illiteracy, urged investment in schooling over other spending, and cited Texas illiteracy stats as a concern for children’s futures. University of Texas president I Benedict and state officials were present, along with delegates from the Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher groups.
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Texas Illiferser Commission
I. Benedict
University of Texas
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Jake Vo SicCallum
Texas Congress of Mothersnd
Ike
German French Accord Reported at Conference Fort Worth
Report from Fort Worth covers a conference opening of the sixty sixth Texas conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. A program by Weatherford College students followed discussions on reparations and credits.
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Germany
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Etutente
Bullet-Proof Vests on Captured Crew Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes reference bullet proof vests for a captured crew and a sequence involving a government speed boat and a figure named Chief Thaat-wain. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the item appears to be a contemporaneous report on protective gear and a maritime incident near Shean Point.
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Philadelphia Sets Armed Texans Free
Fragmented clipping reports an incident involving armed Texans and local actions in Philadelphia with references to individuals and places. The text is garbled but notes a claim of release and subsequent events including names like Janes and Pirslee, plus mentions of a primer and a reaction to prior actions.
Wrong 10 Girl Defense Ot Brother Pai Atielpata New 124
A fragmentary report describes a defense by Tiormet Alleu for his client Edward W V Allen in a case involving a beating linked to a broken engagement. The article mentions Edward Allen, Miss Rose E W Allen, and Francis A L Donaldson with police and a jail holding. The narrative notes a burial planned by Francis A L Donaldson's family and warns against sensational handling of the case.
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HL Allen
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Rose E.W. Allen
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Francis AL Donaldson
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Prohibitionists in Finland Oppose Move to Amend Law
Helsingfors Finland December 12 Finmigh prohibitionists with the cabinet were united against a government commission proposal to modify the prohibition act. The plan urged legalizing beer above 32 percent and wine above 12 percent in some form, while opposition within the cabinet remained strong and cautious about amendments.
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Finland
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Dis Jang
Eakley to Speak to Pearsall P T A
Eakley will address the Pearsall Parent Teacher Association on November 1. Superintendent Ceatye A. Hacran extended the invitation and will introduce the speaker. Local district notes emphasize community involvement in the Heights area.
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Ritchie Boom Under Way in 1932 U S Politics
Fragmented text outlines Franklin D Roosevelt's candidacy and supporters forming behind Alf Landon amid a contested race. Mentions polling, party alignments, and a plan to keep New York in focus as campaign activity accelerates before the election.
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Postal workers forge alliance to oppose wage cuts
Leaders of the Federation of Postal Clerks urged unity in Congress as they fought wage reductions and a five day week. Speakers including M. Cie Kelly of Pennsylvania and Mead of New York pressed lawmakers to back a court of appeals, seniority protections, and wage increases for substitute workers, while vowing continued action beyond the convention.
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Post Office Workers’ Associations
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Gunter Hate
M. Cie Kelly
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Ton Flaherty
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Court of Appeals
Convention speakers at Railway Mail Association event
Top photo features Congressman M Clyde Kelly of Pittsburgh and his daughter Ruth as they attend the Railway Mail Association convention. Both addressed the gathering on Thursday. Lower photo shows Congressman James M Mead of Buffalo, ranking Democrat on the post office committee, also addressing the convention.
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M. Clyde Kelly
Pittsburgh
House Post Office Committee
Ruth
Railway Mail Association
James M. Mead
Buffalo
Texas Firm Seeks Tariff Hike on Metals
The Poxna Mining Smelving company of Laem through its president If T Henderson in New York applied to the tariff commission seeking higher import duties on antimony and oxide. The demand aims to meet competition from cheap hind imports in China affecting the Erie material trade.
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Labhdd
Nev
Poxna Mining
Laem
If T. Henderson
New
Yoakoay
China
Deer Hunt Set for Court Docket This Week
A deer hunt matter appears on the docket for Feveral ddse Daryn] Wet this werk, & Saturday. The case involves local authorities and land access in the Tavis mountains. No relief is expected during the proceedings, with tensions over taming work and passage.
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