Court considers WPA maps and tax records project
County officials debated replacing block maps and transcribing tax records with WPA aid. Judge Anderson and Judge Cruse discussed costs, draftsmen, and feasibility, noting WPA had too few skilled workers for the job and seeking a written WPA statement for future reference.
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Sob
Jobin Huth
Albert V. Huth
Wis
George Drake
Tax Office
WEA
County Commissioners’ Court
Heth
Drake
Use Court
Crusrles W. Anderson
Cnt
Cour
Madge Anderson
WPA
Dorg
Anderson
Huth
Trade Area Plan Outlined by Chamber Leader
Wiemers, chairman of the chamber of commerce trade extension committee, announced a three point program for developing the San Antonio trade area. The plan calls for improved mail service, two goodwill tours in the fall, and preparation for a second annual homecoming meeting, with committee members visiting area communities to lay plans for betterment.
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San Antonis
Wiemers
Chamber of Commerce Trade Extension Committee
Howell Jones
Bexar County School Orders New Gas Stove
The county Commissioners' court ordered bids on a two-oven gas burner stove for the Bexar County School for Boys. The worn-out Place 2 stove was to be replaced at an approximate cost of $500.
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Harmer
Bexar County School For
County Commissioners’ Court
SURE, This Kid Ready to Eat and Build Wealth Tone
Fragmented OCR hints at a tonic claim aiding appetite and health. It promotes a product called SSS Tonic for chewing appetite and cellular strength, claiming to rebuild wood cells and improve wealth. The text emphasizes user belief and widespread endorsement.
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Enduys
Ibau
Sands
Dealer Testimony Tells of Soviet Ship Deal For Russia
Washington report shows dealer in patents for munition products testified before the Dies committee that he expected over 1500 dollars in Soviet money for helping arrange a large battleship project in Amelia for Russia. He said his Russian promoter partner’s interest was not purely financial and that despite the plan’s collapse he received 29 500 dollars for coordinating a Soviet agent and contact men.
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Washington
Tosepn Datinde
Dies Committee
Amelia
Russia
Dalinda
Manufacturers Trust Company
New York City
Carp Export and Import Company
Dies
Dalanda
Carp
Sid
Jail Term For Entering Fort Percy Barities
26 year old Barthe, address 415 Furman street, pleaded guile before Judge J McMullaty in Federal District court. He was charged with re entering the Fort Bam Horton military reservation after being ordered to stay off. He was sentenced to serve IQ days in the county jail. Barthe was discharged from the army October 21, 1938, without honor and on February 13, 1939, ordered to stay off the reservation.
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Fort Percy Barities
Usted
Furman Street
J. McMullaty
Federal District Court
Fort Bam Horton Military Reservation
Barthe
Army
Sign Regulation Hearing Set for Thursday in City Chamber
A second hearing on the proposed ordinance regulating signs will be held Thursday in the city council chamber. Henry B. Dielmann, assistant city attorney, said the measure could be explained to sign firms and painters.
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Haring
Henry B. Dielmann
National American Legion convention opens in Chicago
Chicago prepares for the national convention of the American Legion with an expected influx of 200000 attendees. An advance guard has arrived for the twenty third annual gathering, with leaders set for committee meetings and informal conferences before Monday’s official opening. National Commander Stephen P. Chadwick was due in the city, with over 25 000 reservations already on hand and more room requests flowing in.
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Chicago
Caughy
Huey
American Legion
Legion
Stephen P. Chadwick
Ciy
Simple Ringworm Sitch Relief With Black and White Ointment
A brief note promotes relief from itching and burning caused by ringworm using Black and White Ointment. It claims soothing coating and antigenic draining effects upon direct contact, recommending its use with the famous Black and White Shin Hoag.
Test by fire of Nazi line nearing Siegfried defenses
Swiss observers report a French German plan to strike the Siegfried line with a major offensive. French mass movements and heavy fortifications are noted while German forces concentrate east of Saarbrücken. Observers foresee three potential sectors for attack as prepared forces await the right moment.
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Siegfried Line
Felch
Blies River
Mande Creek
Saarbruecken
Meel
Trong
Moselle
Vosges
Sivrek
Luzembourg
Saar
Sarreguemines
Biles
Bitche
Rhine
Landau
Germany
Hanvdl
Smny
Rimey
Srevich
Poland
Soviet
Russia
Juror Excused Over Belief in Reasonable Doubt
In Steubing County Court at Law No 1 Judge Burnett excused Miller Bleabing after a prospective juror said he did not believe in reasonable doubt during the Lindsay theft trial. The juror stated a belief that a man is either guilty or not guilty, prompting discharge after preliminary questioning. Evidence in the Lindsay case began the following morning with daily sessions through the week.
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Miller
Steubing
Ferry Lindsay
Rivas Street
Lindsay
Jack White
Victoria Street
Stoubing
McCollum Burnett
Burnett
Spinning Up In August U S Cotton Mills Capacity
Washington September 7 The census bureau reported August cotton spinning industry at 85.1 percent of capacity on a three shift week. Spinning volume totaled 25,243,368 dollars with 22,012,186 active at some time during the month. Active spindles reached 7,807,811,199 with an average 15 hours per spindle, placing August figures against July this year and August last year.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Colonel Newman Dies at Walter Reed Hospital
Colonel Richard D. Newman a 56 year old army cavalry officer died last night at Walter Reed General Hospital He was under orders to join the Fourteenth Cavalry at Fort Des Moines Channel headlines reflect postwar military movements with emphasis on the officer and location and the hospital death report
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Newman
Washington
Richard D. Newman
Army
Walter Reed General Hospital
Fourteenth Cavalry
Fort Des Maines
Driva
Mayor LaGuardia plants hope for Rikers Island convicts
New York witnesses a plan to employ Rikers Island inmates in tree planting under Mayor LaGuardia. Inmates would be set to work tending young trees as a social reform measure, aiming to reduce idle time and provide useful labor. The initiative reflects city aims to turn incarceration into constructive activity.
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New York
Rikers Island
PL H. LaGuardia
Handsome Joe Man Named In New York Contest
In a New York World’s Fair feature, 18 year old Brooklyn soda dealer Leonard Centro was chosen as the most handsome man. The article notes publishers and authors debating writing as a vocation while highlighting Centro’s win and youthful appeal amid lively commentary on careers in publishing.
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York
Joe
New-York
Leonard Centro
Brooklyn Sco
Foundations of Government Threats Shatter in Maryland Incident
A fragment from a Hagerstown report notes burglars broke into a council chamber and stole cash from council members Cal Moan Harry T. Fridinger. The piece hints at the broader threat to representative government and authorities seek details on the theft.
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Hagerstown
Council
F Stat
Cal Moan
Harry T. Fridinger
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