Duke Ellington Elevates Jazz Beyond White Man’s Reach
The emperor of jazz, Duke Ellington, rises as a mystic, monastic figure in music. Unlike Whiteman, his work blends novel eccentricity with late, rich jazz identity, refusing compromise between classical symphony and improvisational jazz. Ellington’s music expands jazz’s spontaneity into a brilian, inspired extension.
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Washington D. Cinegra
Edward Kennedy Ellington —Fields
Pay Whiteman
Whiteman
Elington
Filington
Duke and the Hoys
Ellington Jazz Maestro Shapes a Rich Orchestral Sound
The article lauds Duke Ellington as a master of orchestration expanding a jazz sound. It notes his 60 percent self-written scores, tight rehearsal discipline, and a rhythm section led by Benny Greer. It highlights key players like Porta Ricard and Lawrence Brown, and recalls Ellington’s disciplined, gracious presence and his modest home life in Harlem.
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Porta Ricar
Jugn Tho
Ellington
Lim
The
Washingtonians
Time Magazine
Benny Greer
Lawrence Brown
Ace Anntels
Wellman Brand
League Plan Offices in Austin at Texas League Meet
The Texas League of Municipalities voted to establish permanent offices and staff in Austin to monitor legislature and influence city-favorable laws. The executive committee will choose the next convention site and dates as the group expands to serve more of Texas 580 cities. Mayor Walter Nelson of Wichita Falls was elected president, with D C Harris Miners Wells. Max Starcke Seguin as vice presidents and Harvey Draper Houston as executive secretary. A banquet at the Ganter Hotel featured talks on federal aid and municipal concerns.
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Austin
Texas League of Municipalities
Plaza Hotel
Austrie
Segatie
Texas
FODR
Pasaage
League
Ita
Walter Nelson Dt
Wichites Yale
Frank Merts
Gainesville
D. C. Harris
Miners Wells
Max Starcke
Seguin
Hugh 8. Grady
Dalles
Ivica
Harvey Draper
Houston
H. Painter
K. Quin
Ferguson
San Antonin
Ganter Hotel
Paul V. Belters
American Municipal Association
United States Conference of Mayors
Problems of SA relief discussed by two speakers
About 100 social workers and interested relief workers heard Marie Dresden and H L Davis outline issues facing relief organizations this winter. Dresden urged government controlled funding and efficient administration while expressing optimism about the season. J G C Lee chaired the meeting with Hannah Myers assisting at Municipal Auditorium venue.
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Spearers
San Antonio
J. G. C. Lae
Hannah Myera
Je Sun
Atlonio Social Workers Association
Transients Sheltered in Old School House
Transients will be housed in the old DeZagata elementary school at Eighth and Allein streets during winter by the Texas relief and rehabilitation commission. Loan of the school to the relief commission was approved by the board of education at Tuesday’s meeting. All operating costs will be provided by the relief organization. The board rescinded a prior action allowing Parent-Teacher groups to hold a Sunday school caucus in public schools. Mrs. A Y Troutman, president of the Fifth District Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers, requested the move citing potential denominational difficulties.
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DeZagata
Eighth
Allein
Texas Relief and Rehabilitation Commission
Relief Commission
Board of Education
A. Y.troutman
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
Ihn
U S Agents Probe Threats Against 15 Year Old Betty Downes
Federal investigators were ordered into action as new threats emerged against Betty Downes, daughter of Pennsylvania railroad executive James K. Downes. The 15 year old was previously threatened last summer while at a camp in New Hampshire.
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U.S
Philadelphia
Department of Justice
Severa Xpecta
Betty Downes
James KR. Downes
Penmsylvania Railroad
New Hampshire
Steffler to Rule Corporation Court This Week
Pansteiuer city street commissioner will preside over the corporation court for the remainder of the week Judge Phil Snook Jr having found it necessary to make a trip to Dallas to petition some business matters Judge Snook will be back on the bench Monday
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Pansteiuer
Corportion
Phil Snook
Dallas
Shook
Woman Found Guilty in Federal Indictment
Jayle Card faced a federal charge and was found guilty on Tuesday in a pending indictment. She admitted a prior federal conviction on a naturalization charge and her sentence was deferred.
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Jayle Card
Immigration Chief Leaves on Trip to Washington
A. W. Whalen district director of the immigration bureau left for Washington Wednesday. Since September 15 all immigration bureau employees have been on temporary employment. Oral examinations to test staff efficiency were started at that time.
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Capital
W. A. Whalen
Immigration Bureau
Washington, D. C
5 Escape Hurts in Forced Landing Near Randolph Field
Captain J. K. Cannon director of Randolph schools led a forced landing of a damaged bomber near Randolph Field in a mesquite patch Tuesday. Three enlisted men and five crew members escaped with no injuries as the plane was damaged but will be surveyed and salvaged. Enlisted men McIbben, Hla Sek, Miotols and privates omitted caused the loss of contact during the emergency.
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J. K. Cannon
Randolph
Kelly Fields
Randolph Field
Iate
O. 5
McIbben
Hla+ Sek
R. R Miotols
Doctor Released in Narcotic Case
Dr. John P. Rice of San Antonio, indicted by a federal grand jury for unlawfully dispensing narcotics, was released from custody Wednesday after posting a small bond. Bondsmen were Marvin Trice, H. A. Ramstetter, and Dr. A. T. Jackson. Rice had been confined to air since October.
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John P. Rice
San Antonio
Marvin Trice
H. A. Ramstetter
Dr &. T. Jackson
Rice
Press Association appoints Sanders to Texas periodical committee
Sanders R. L. Sanders editor of the Texas Hotel News was announced Wednesday as named a member of the periodical committee of the Texas Press Association, signaling additional duties within the state journalism group.
Eight New Members Added to San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Uhr San Antonio chamber announces eight new members added in recent days. RK Goodwin, membership secretary, reports the ANOUNCCH on Wednesday with further details and future recruitment plans.
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Uhr San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
RK. Goodwin
Vets Enroll in Tree Army Corps in Bexar County
War veterans in Bexar County enroll in the Tree Army Corps at Dreddfield Fork Sam Hobston reports on enrollment in the elvitian conservation coins. They will serve atx months.
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Tree Army Corps
Federal building plans hinge on Farley visit
Officials in Baltimore expect Postmaster General James A. Farley to reveal the status of the $2,500,000 federal building project during his Friday visit to San Autopia. A new site near the courthouse may be discussed while an act of Congress could be needed to approve a triangular strip along East Houston Street for a North Alamo Street stop. If Farley does not confer with architect Aaron Cameron and post office officials, banded party members including Silvan Evans are expected to join the discussions.
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Treasury Department
Bal Ailonto
James A. Farley
Eveal
Tash Wook Ib
East Houston Street
North Alamo Street
Genesis
Farley
Aaron Cameron
Post Office
Silvan Evans
Mechanics Hald NRA Meeting in San Antonio
More than 400 local mechanics attended a meeting of Alam Todee No. 36 International Association of Machinists at the San Antonio Labor temple Tuesday night to discuss workers problems under NRA codes. E. G. Yaaver opened the meeting with T. C. Atchison acting as toastmaster. Assistant District Attorney B. F. Lado and garage owner Jor Murphy spoke.
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8. A. Mechanics Hald
International Association of Machinists
San Antonio
Ann Dvorak Bitten by Rattlesnake in Film Shoot
Movie actress Ann Dvorak was bitten by a rattlesnake while portraying an Indian nurse in a motion picture. She was taken to a studio hospital for treatment and given an anti venom serum.
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Mollywugd
Del
Nurs
Anun Dvorak
Tree Army Company Clerk Faces Weighty Job Challenge
Reports from a Texas district detail a Tree Army unit where ten discharged soldiers averaged five pounds gain per man. The company clerk, seemingly spared from dismissals, lists a March Newan as a standout with seven pounds added. A Houston recruit reportedly gained 37 pounds during service, while other soldiers showed modest gains and varied physical measurements.
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Tree Army
Tswrver
Aix Mamcha Newan
Laurel Heights Church Seeks to Retain Minister
Laurel Heights Methodist church votes to request pastor H Bascom Watts serve a fourth year after three years at the helm. The church conference marks its 24th year since organization and reports 150 new members in the past year. RL Ball elected trustee. five stewards chosen: H Galyart J B Miller KR W George W Lyles M I.
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W. H. Bascom Watts
Laurel Heights Methodist Church
RL. Ball
Burch
Dink
Terrell
Claims Settled by Note Transfers in Federal Court
In a bid to speed receiverships Judge H. J. McMillan authorizes transfers of notes securing San Antonio property. The case Miguel Chanin v. state banking commissioner and others sees US Central Mortgage and Central Securities exchange bonds as trade media. Receivership figures A F Barnes and Thea W. Plummer move property and notes between Central Mortgage and San Antonio Building Materials firms.
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San Antonio
Federal District Court
H. J. McMillan
Werdnesday
Miguel Chanin
US Central Mortgage Company
Central Securities Company
A F Barnes
Central Mortgage Company
Bima May Weldon
AL J, Lewis
Thea W. Plummer
Ue San Antonio Beilding Materials Company
Tie Deats
Foreclosure Stay Revealed in Home Owners Loan Action
New foreclosure stay revealed as the Home Owners' Loan Corporation may file with the court to postpone a hearing if the owner shows a loan request has been made. Pravk Devin, regional attorney, cited opinion from a Connecticut supreme court chief justice. MES DAGS STOLEN. Two mesh bags valued at 125 and cash and gold totaling 1750 reported stolen from Mrs Eugene Lewrattini at 411 West Myrtle Street.
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Rouse
The
Home Owners' Loan Corporation
Pravk
Devin
Corporation
Supreme Court
Connecticut
Eugene Lewrattini
West
Myrtle Street
Valley towns to send praise for Rio Grande opera season
Omictals of Rio Grande valley towns will congratulate San Antonio upon its operatic season opening. Glavanni Mare nell appears October 24. The songratie laliona will be flown here by Mrs Bevin Danson, Brownsville aginitia, and a prominent valley club lender.
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Rio Grande Valley
San Antonio
Bevin Danson
Brownsville Aginitia
Valley Club
Blanco Keeps Tree Campers In Texas Network
Blanco will retain Le tre e camp during Wye second enrolient. Several relocations are noted: Arlington, Saratoga, and other desertions moving to Hantagile, Gleveland, and Taylor. By December 1 camps shift to Belton, Grove ton, and Cage county while new stations form near Abfiene and Weather ford. The first out of state camps arrived last week from Colorado as winter plans call for 42 Texas camps.
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Blanco
le Tree
Texas
Fort Sant Houstis
Manco
Arlington
Wye
Hantagile
Cueseday
Saratoga
Gleveland
Campy Bwlls
Taylor
Palacios Rompany
Hestrop
Delta
Col
Jasper
Bally
Groveton
Clifton
Belton
Buttle
Ariz
Abfiene
Navy Enlistees From San Antonio Headed for Coast Training
Thirteen men from the San Antonio district have been accepted for Navy enlistment and are en route to San Diego for twelve weeks of training. The Houston recruiting station announced the group includes F. A. Blackwood, H. Gurtees Jr, C. W. Baltey, Tex E. Klemeke, W. L. Bennett, M. Andry, H. Sullivan, May, Conn Jr, and others from Seguin, Austin, Stockdale, Lia, Christine, and surrounding areas. The program aims to recruit forty three men monthly in southern Texas.
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Navy
San Anronio
Enlisment
San Diego
Houston
Ametie
F. A. Blackwood
H. Gurtees Jr
C. W. Baltey
Tex E. Klemeke
W. L. Bennett
de M. Andry
He A Sullivan
Ol Fram
Falbo Bid Lowest on Army Chapel Construction
Vincent Faung, a San Antonio contractor, submitted the lowest bid of 57,000 dollars for the Randolph field chapel project in Ontario. A. P. Dershimer, San Antonio quartermaster, announced bids Thursday and said all bids originated from San Antonio. the proposals will go to Washington for review.
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Vincent Faung
Pan Aioe
Olive
Randolph Field Chapel
Ont
Workers Study Relief Problems in National Labor Office
Group meetings of relief workers are held at Boxne center to study relief issues. Administrators plan Wednesday raids to check native day labor and employment relief efforts as part of midweek administrative actions.
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Une Vavioua Aepatimenia
Boxne c
Weltain
Republicans Urged to Start Campaign Fight in Texas
A Texas Republican gathering at the Gunter Hotel heard Mrs. J G Griswold, national commander for Texas, call for an intensive educational campaign. She urged forming a capable volunteer band to organize the congressional district and make the party’s influence felt in the race.
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Repulcan
Ume
J. G. Griswold
Texas
Woman Republican Club
Gunter Hotel
Thesday
Church Bazaar and Supper Planned in Frederinbeharge
A Mexican supper and bazaar are planned at St Ann's Catholic Church on Frederinbeharge road from five to four. A barbecue will be held at the same hour on Thursday.
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Sb. Ann's Catholic Cinnch
Frederinbeharge Road
Beretta Attends Fort Worth Air Meet
Jack Beretta presides over the annual Texas aviation conference as Beretta attends the Fort Worth air meet noting his role in Work World Wednesday.
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Beretta
Ft. Worth
Jack Beretta
Texas Wgiatiot Conferme
Wanderer from New York Shares Hazy Views on Value
Oct 16 Beverly LLCS notes a passerby from New York named Murweh Berman Rachich who talked with locals about love days and future gold hopes. He offered mixed and optimistic thoughts, urging people to trust government less and question money value while sharing vague advice and impressions of those he met.
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Beverly Llcs
Alll
New York
Jalver Digni Ted
Awmeuny Esc
Tle
Murweh
Berman Rachich
Buy Now Dane Wins Praise of FDR in San Antonio Drive
A city wide Buy Now campaign in San Antonio, tied to a national merchandising push, plans a two day event Friday and Saturday to boost employment and consumer spending. Jerome Harris announced the effort with support from civic groups and officials, highlighting patriotic themes, speeches, radio addresses, and badges for workers.
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Dane
Roosevelt
San Antonio
Jerome Harrrs
Harris
Ayer
Texas
Plen
Dans
Lowns
Ben Antonio
Houston Street
Commerce Street
Alamo Plaz
Austin
Laredo
Corpus Chiriati
Gonzales
Uveide
AML
Milam Ferguson
C. K. Quin
Hugh &. Johnson
NRA
NH. King
Johnson
Esfecutive
George Laven
Cheirman
J. N. Frost
Herry Fish
J. H. Calvert
J. Keratkin
Finsnes
Marty Fish
J. M. Frost
J. Karatkin
Publccity and Advertising
Jerome Harms
B.C. Kinsler
Good Will
Exit Frank
Decentinu
Roy James
Abe Kaufman
O. T. Ransford
Paul McSween
Army
Herman I. Ochs
Wheaters
Raymond Willis
Rangers and Leaders Face Grand Jury Again in Bond Probe
Texas Rangers Jim Shawn and Sid Kelso spent the day before the Ninety-fourth District Court grand jury on Tuesday in connection with a $200,000 stolen government land case. They returned Wednesday as the inquiry continued, leading to possible charges against D. Banner, former Commercial National Bank president John H. Cunningham, an attorney, and several others.
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Grand Jury
Bondsmen Nervous in Federal Court Outcome Near
In a tense federal court session bondsmen showed signs of nervousness as Mantel Rodeigiez faced resolution of his $300 bond. A. B. Barker, formerly in charge of Lowe lapex, sought the surrender of Rodeigiez during the fall proceedings.
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A. B. Barker
Mantel Rodeigiez
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Lock Hill Rural School
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