Tragic Clarion: Ballard Leaps to Death at Knickerbocker Hotel
The report details Grendolim N Ballard a 21 year old woman who died after jumping from the ninth floor of the Knickerbocker Hotel. Mis Turrell of Tacoma Washington shared an address with Ballard since September 4. The death follows a separate note about Durrell departing on the French liner De Grasse.
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Itatelee
Mise Turrell
Tacoma
Wark
Circus handler mauled by lion in Puebla incident
Puebla report says Jore and Gomez, employees of an eight person circus, fell ill when a lion feeding scratch struck a worker named Shim. The incident left only a scratch and no serious injuries.
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Jore &Gomez
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Curls Return in Fashion Across Rue de la Paix Mars
Curls are returning to favor with new feslven in hairdressing. Curls are bunched at the back of the neck leaving ears exposed. Light Classifieds offer a large selection of odds and ends at low prices including furnished and unfurnished houses with sizes prices and locations in Classifications 109 and 119 Light Class.
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Freel
Rue de la Paix
Mars
Agricultural drought prompts shift in farm outlook in US
Washington Sept 6 A sweeping drought reshapes the farm picture as surpluses fade and exports fall. Hyde cites scarce winter feed and rising wheat prices while drought hit states show livestock and corn shortfalls. Experts warn a nationwide impact on prices and supplies.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
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American Legion Building Plans to Help Jobless
Indianapolis September 6 ten thousand posts of the American Legion will undertake about twenty five million dollars of construction for new clubhouses and similar projects, national officials announced after a nationwide meeting. National Commander Boden urged construction activities as a means to spur prosperity and create jobs.
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Ind
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Dentist Convention Opens in Big Spring on September 10
West Texas Dental association members convene in Big Spring for golf and trap shooting tournaments on September 10 with trophies from the Big Spring chamber of commerce and dental supply houses. Dr. Charles Deats announces frequency shooting event. Guests to be treated to a 6:30 p.m. chicken barbecue Friday evening.
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Big Spring
West Texas Dental Association
Life's Mileage Topic of Sermon at Aracon Hills Church
Arthur V. Boand, pastor of the Aracon Hills Presbyterian church, returns from a three week motor tour among the Rockies. His Sunday morning sermon is titled Life's Mileage, reflecting the journey and its inspiration. The evening message follows with the sermon on Hones on the Ladder of Pra.
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Arthur V. Boand
Aracon Hi) Presbyterian Church
Wervites
Rocky Mounining
Ile “Hones
Pra
Calves Sold to Kansas Buyers From Alpine Ranches
About 6000 calves contracted for shipment to Kansas for November 1. Cattle from multiple Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Presidio county ranches were gathered by a commission team led by Lurlyige Natean. The buyers plan to move the calves to Kansas Kuyore.
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Alpine
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Kenran
Lurlyige Natean
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Hos
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Brewster
Jee Daevis
Presidio
Slaying Trial Set in Big Spring Case
Big Spring contractor C. C. Chamber, charged by grand jury indictment with the murder of May Jones, will be moved to district court here Monday. Jones was shot on the street near the hospital district in May, with a special grand jury investigation underway today.
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Pep Bo C.C. Chamber
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Amos and Andy Helped Death Suspect Alibi
Denver man accused in a murder case avoided a strong alibi gap when radio duo Amos n Andy kept him calm at home during the time of the crime. The murder occurred about 8 20 p m and involved two Denver men, one a bandit found with a gun that belonged to a third man later arrested. The suspect claimed he listened to the program all night, and the episode matched details of the night, giving him a plausible alibi.
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Mub
Amas
Dr Pepper reports sales surge despite 1930 downturn
Dallas based Dr Pepper Incorporated released a seven month sales statement for 1980 showing monthly gains across January through August, averaging a 72 percent rise versus 1929. Vice President C B O Hara credits increased advertising and merchandising for the surge, asserting public demand remains strong and that higher ad spend justified amid the weak economy.
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Ter
Southwestern
Dr. Pepper Company, Incorporated
Dallas
B. O'Hara
Dr. Pepper Company
Mr. O'Hara
WarRe
Former President of Trust Firm Faces Charges
Kansas City news reports Forrest C. Cochran, former president of Liberty Trust, indicted on embezzlement charges totaling 34000 dollars from funds entrusted by the Women's Christian Association. He is expected to surrender to the sheriff's office tomorrow and face arrest.
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Liberty Trust Company
Twe
Theliff
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Women's Christian Association
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Edinburg District Teachers to Meet at College Auditorium
About 700 teachers from Edinburg city rural and county districts will gather at Edinburg College Auditorium on Monday morning for a one day teachers institute announced by H A Miles superintendent. The event includes public instruction by state and university educators and lectures by Texas university officials.
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Edinbure
Edinburg College
H. A. Miles
MN. Marra
Texas University
Detroiter to Speak at Scientist Church
Detroiter William Duggan Kilpatrick of Detroit will lecture on Christ science and sin interpretation at 8 p.m. Monday in the municipal auditorium hosted by the Second Church of Christ, Scientist of San Antonio. Kilpatrick is a principal lecturer for the First Church of Christ, Boston.
Judge Dancy to Lead Delegation to Galveston
Brownsville Sept 6 County Judge Oncar C Dancy will head the Cameron county delegation to the Democratic convention in Galveston September 0. Participants include Helen Sterling, a nephew of Ross Sterling, Harry Pattee, county commissioner of Port Isabel, Juanesa W Cunningham of G T Hunter, Benwinville district, and others.
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Dancy
YM C A Roundup Rodeo Set For September Event
A YM CA Roundup Rodeo will be held September 26 with more than 400 boys attending. Dick Johnston, events secretary, announced activities mirroring a regular rodeo schedule including races and a post event program.
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Dick Johnetn
Cevintant Boye
Urday
Iohneon Wall
Nurse's Trial Likely Postponed in Texas Case
Grace Frederick nurse faces a murder charge over the infant daughter of Ethel Schumacher of Hunt. A continuance is expected at the Thirty seventh District court opening Monday. Conspiracy charges also name Dr C T Doremus and others, with one co defendant freed on own recognizance awaiting trial.
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Grace Frederick
Ethel Schumacher
Hunt
Texas
Samurday
Delos Finch
Amedda
Justice of the Peace
Louis PF. Boltz
C. T. Doremus
Charles I. Peters
W. S. Anthonys
Thirty-seventh District
Station Hospital
Fort Sam Houston
Goss
Al-L Conspiracy
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Heard
Mixa Frederick
Tin
Bailde Hoard
Girl Friend Sues Rich-Man for Mother's Death
Mamie Woods 17 sues Bernard Pohl 38 wealthy dealer for $10,000 claiming his car crash caused her mother Mary Woods to drown. The suit alleges Pohl and Mamie were together when the car rolled down an embankment into a pool near a roofed area as the two swam.
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Nevada
Bernard Pohl
Mamie Woods
Pobl
Mes
Mary Woode
Mamie
Pohl
Enrollment Totals at Big Spring Schools
Big Spring public schools report 2180 total enrollment two days after registration began. First grade shows worst congestion with 350 pupils. Distribution: Senior high 1244. central ward 404. north ward 352. Mexican school 88. Negro school ad.
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W. OG. Blankenah P
Central Ward
Anoth
North Ward
Perhool
Dr James Todd Preaches Sunday at Madinon Square
Rev Loyd R Dream conducts morning and evening services at Madinon Square church with sermons on Divine Help for Human Reason and The Question of the Brain. Ian T Jones pastor returns from vacation to preach both services on Sunday September 14.
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James MM
Road work rushes to finish Mexican highway extension
Brownsville dispatch reports construction on the Monterey to Reynosa highway toward Matamoros will finish by December this year. It will provide an outlet into the United States via a thin border connection, amid rising traffic toward McAllen at Reynosa.
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Brownsville
Reynoan
Matamoros
McAllen
Reynose
City News B B A dance Sunday night at Crescent Bend
Olderne and Crescent Bend offer Sunday dances with Steve Gardner's orchestra and Keane's Hot Harmony providing music at various halls. Gold cash prizes promised for performances, with multiple venues listed including 1016 W Commerce and Foot Hall.
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B. B.A
Trae Waker
W. Commerce
Bob Biden
Crescent Bend
Steve Gardner
Hi Tl Hall
Orcheatra
Olothe
Racdéza
Foot Hall
Ariat Orchentra
Ade
Mundas
Ceescent Read
Cibala
Muate
Bleve Gardner
Hoekum King
Cade
Cleveland Woman New President of Campfire Girls
Shire, Dia Foote Tarr of Cleveland Ohio was elected president of the National Campfire Girls. Florence Eighes of New York had acted as president after the resignation for ill health by Mrs Oliver Horniman nearly a year ago. Announcement said national Campfire membership in the United States totaled 216.
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Boston
Bent. C
INS
Shire
Dia Foote Tarr
Cleveland
Ohio
Iay
National Campfire Girts
Tarr Cuedgeds
Ming Florence Eighes
New York
Oliver Horniman
United States
Library Sidewalk Contract Awarded in City Hall Talk
The city awarded the sidewalk construction contract to James H. Trips as low bidder for 3875. Announcement was made at city hall Saturday after the San Antonio library briefing.
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San Antonio
James H
Los Angeles Net Injured on Trip After Inspection
A brief report states a traveler from Los Angeles was found in perfect condition and suffered no damage during a trip to upstate New York on Friday after a thorough inspection. No injuries or faults were detected.
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Los Angeles
New York
Terrell Aide Promotes Redistricting and Tax Equity
George Terre ll, agriculture commissioner and legislative nominee, outlines plans for a 42nd state legislature session. He calls for a tax burden shift to wealth, prohibits municipal bonds without consent, and supports fair redistricting to combat gerrymandering while opposing split counties into multiple congressional districts. He declined reappointment as agriculture commissioner but seeks a legislative seat.
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Austin
George .Serrell
Congress
Terrefl
Agrculture
Cherak
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