Major Rio Grande flood control plan outlined at Brownsville
Brownsville Texas October 13. Government flood control under a $4.5 million program aims to strengthen levees deepen and widen floodways and construct new inlets and gates along the Rio Grande between Mission Mercedes and Donna. The 8 year effort includes a central canal and a main north floodway inlet with a new outlet near Mercedes and ongoing work to straighten channels and speed water flow to reduce future flood risk.
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Cadet Corps Leaders Plan Floodway Channeling Mexican Territory
Grande proper Brownsville and the floodway protect nearby towns. In a 170000 second feet flow, 80000 would enter the floodway, 40000 would spill into Mexico between Hidalgo and Mercedes, 20000 through Rancho Viejo Repaca and 30000 via the main channel. A 50 man detachment will operate under Col. F Grecelius and W Anderson engineers of the international bombat commission under L M Lawson. About 1000 people will gain employment for roughly a year.
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Officers at Jeff Chosen for Thomas Jeffery High School
Quy Kleinger named tadet major at Thomas Jeffery High School RO with Lieut Col W J Gonnolly announcing selections. Louden Saunders is captain and adjutant. list includes first and second lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, and various staff ranks across many names.
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Gereald Austin
Weldon M. Jacobs
Peery C. Witt
Barnaby Martinez
Jack FR. Sullivan
Bernard M. Roseman
Robert S. Kaufman
Jack Hornberger
Paul F. Roberts
Donald W. Weichlein
Allen S. Newsman
Ernest Bietwe Jr
Ted Crowther
Herbert K. Clarkson
Fred Slegel
Paul M. Woods
Jeai G. Wiederman
George Werekle
Elmer J. Freeborn
John L. Locke
John HB. Cribbs
Stanley P. Rheiner
Norwood L. Senta
Lemuel F. Bhaw
George E. Rogers
Ignacio R. Flores
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Earle W. Aldrich
Joh W. Newman
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Mickey Mathers
George B. Ross
Edward W. Wood
Arthur Sprre
Herric Travix
Ralph Hasheeen
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Robert M. Akin
Therell Buries
Robert Hernandez
Claude Hourland
Martin M. Dittmar
Carl E. Andersen
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Walkout Threat Looms as Hollywood Actors Stand Firm
A looming strike action pits Hollywood actors against studios with Eddie Cantor leading the newly formed actors guild. The threat centers on enforcement of the industry code and union positions, signaling intensified bargaining tensions across the film industry.
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Italian Suggest Mussoini as Mediator at Geneva Arm Talks
Geneva, Oct 13. Italian delegates quietly propose Premier Mussolini as mediator in the arms talks as Dr. Rudolf Nadolny and Adolf Hitler confer in Berlin. German circles expect Von Hindenburg share armament decisions with Hitler. Britain France and the U S shift strategy and plan a report by Sir John Simon when the conference resumes next Monday. Nadolny reportedly says powers seek to impose will on the Reich and that talks may be useless.
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Future Partners Elect Officers at Somerset Chapter
In Somerset on October 13, Future Partners elects Oscar Higginbotham president, George Pyron vice president, Troy Clark secretary, Jesse Lee Bielefeld treasurer, Truman Heard watchdog, Robert Jackel and Neil Comer conductors, Ohs Townsend reporter, W P Orme advisor. Oscar Avent Wilmoth and Denson McCulloch join executive committee.
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Rebels Move On lt Rebels Move Onlt
Two provincial rebel forces advancing toward Bangkok amid a military rebellion. Prince Boysrade leads one group that seized Bonmiang airfield and royal Aeronautical service HQ. Capital under martial law, censorship, and paralyzed communications with no confirmed casualties.
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Gonzales Bank Elects Officers
Gonzales State bank announces Dr Major P Rochelle as president succeeding T Z Knight F D Ecker named vice president W S Marett promoted active vice president Horace Wood cashier and Palmer Crockett and Frank Boehm assistant cashiers Board of directors includes Rochelle Marett Knight Milford Mercer M Sogéske J R Tinsley O W Eschenburg and Jake Michelson
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Report
Treasury figures for October 11 show receipts of 72 400 330.90 dollars and expenditures of 72 225 802.49, leaving a balance of 1 163 230 54544. Customs receipts for the month amount to 11 658 01727, while fiscal year totals to date reach 831 999 017.64 in receipts and 1 065 AZRA5415 in expenditures, including 215 632 12483 emergency outlays and an excess of expenditures of 233 979 516.51.
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New Zealand to Develop Defenses Against Threats
Wellington reports Prime Minister Forbes announced sweeping defense changes in New Zealand. The plan includes naval replacements, modernization of the air arm, and upgraded coastal defenses. Interchange of defense personnel with Australia aims to strengthen bilateral military coordination.
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Mexico Law School Strike Continues in Mexico City
Students at the university law school kept up a protest in Mexico City after the rector Brilo Foucher was dismissed by the university council on charges of disobeying rules. Thirty four law teachers resigned and students joined the strike.
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Slaying of Police Officer Ends in Execution
Mortia Cohen, 38, received the death penalty in a Chicago court for the robbery and murder of Patrolman Joseph Hastings Gurlag at Navy Pier on August 14. The case followed a surge of crime during a local crackdown.
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