New York Exposition Drive Prompts World War News
A period piece discusses New York City's 1939 world exposition plan, European tensions, and Mussolini's moves in Africa. It notes England's naval buildup, Italy's aims, and Washington's potential defense loan, urging preparation for a dominant display of progress amid global uncertainty. It pays tribute to Hopper, a long-time radio figure who died at 77.
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New York City
TaGuardia Sue
Board of Estimate
New York
Chicago
United States
Europe
England
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Suez Canal
Malta
Mussolini
Africa
Italy
Washington
Plana
National Defense
Five Lose Lives in Atlantic Gale
Survivors reached Cape Breton village after the sinking of the motor vessel Mary On in a gale off Henry Island, 28 miles west of here. The wreck left five seamen dead, six survivors landed in a lifeboat, and Captain A H Gardines of the party’s ship was among the deceased.
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Judigue
Cape Brrton Village
Henry Island
Here
Av H. Gardines
Harty Op
Liquor Open Saloon Bill Debated In Senate Debate
Sept 24 article outlines a senate test of a bill defining an open saloon and prohibiting repeal amendments. Senator Glint Small leads, with House actions on a chained stores tax and salaries for eleemosynary workers. Hotels oppose the liquor bill, urging broader reform, amid ongoing license system discussions and tax proposals.
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Austin
Une Senate
Glint Small
Amagillo
Senate Affairs Committee
Trouse
Senatt
Comnes
Public Works Agmitiiailon
Appropriations Committee
House Revenue Committee
House
Bignor Lraule
Hille
Senate
State Affairs Committee
TVA Plans 250 Mile Line Linking Eight Cities
Knoxville report states TVA plans a 250 mile transmission line from West Tennessee toward Muscle Shoals. TVA will own the system and invest over 1 million dollars in construction to supply power to eight cities via existing facilities.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Plang
Tennessee
Wanel Pattieg
Muscle Shoals
Tenshessée Watley Authority
Iho
New Roofs Get Workout
Rain soaked San Antonio and South Texas with a total of 6 inches by Tuesday morning, 1.5 inches on Monday and early Tuesday. Forecaster J H Jarboe warned of continued showers and a brief break in rainfall, while winds shifted from east to southeast. Rains covered the southern half of the state with occasional raids likely through Wednesday.
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J. H. Jarboe
U. S
Jarboe
San Antonig
South Texas
Two Women Beaten in Dallas Strike Riot
In Dallas four women strikers faced charges of affray after a clash outside a downtown garment plant. Police say the fight began when workers at Sheba Ann Gars cursed at strikers as they paraded with placards. Charlotte Duncan Cleo Wade Winnie Mae Rawe and Elizabeth Harris were cited for disturbing the peace.
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Dighling
Oni Hlaw
Melory
la Police
Sheba Ann Gars
Charlotte Duncan
Cleo Wade
Winnie Mae Rawe
Elizabeth Harris
Metut
Three Pliders Killed in Black Sea Plane Crash Near Constanza
Three military flyers died when their plane crashed in the Black Sea during a mission near Constanza. Romanian authorities reported the accident, naming the downed airmen and noting the unspecified cause remains under investigation.
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Bucharest
Ngmania
Black Sea
Constanza
Rowanian Neuport
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Adjacent Areas
Cloudy with occasional rain expected Tuesday night into Wednesday. Lows near 69 degrees Tuesday night with highs around 82 on Monday and about 82 Tuesday. Southeast winds to light to moderate along the coast. West Texas remains cloudy with similar rain chances.
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San Antonio
Yicinitr
Texas
West
Three Parks Seek County and State Rescued in Bexar Plan
County commissioners adapt resolutions to create five state parks and one county park in Bexar County, including purchase of the 390 acre Glaceon site and 9200 acre Beenie Invp parcel. Officials discuss funding via warrants, WPA support, and local bonds for a $14 million health and recreation resort proposed by Karl Hobbizcle led firm in San Antonio.
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Ban Antonie
Karl Hobble Zcle
John P. Glaceon
Donnell
Precingy No. 3
Beenie
Ghomag H. Abboide
Utes Covington Park
San Antonio
J. Altgell
Maury Maverick
Altgell
J. K. Beretta
Claudel
Guy S. McFarland
Securities In- Tyestmenivan
Mrs K. Beretta
So] Beout Executive
Col. W. B. Tattle
Lie Tux Tevy
Frost Woodhull
Sucre Loop
D. F. Colp
State Board
Bex
Sit Crow
National Park
Washington
George Nason
Texas National Park Service
Maverick
Birkhead
Hablitzele
Texas
Works Progress Administration
San An-anio
Bond pledge denied by Altgelt during county session
A county meeting on Centennial funds veered into San Antonio bond issues with E J Altgelt arguing for a local bond to attract federal funds. Congressman Mayerick cautioned Washington authorization was lacking while Judge Woodhull noted the debate risked missteps.
Sudden Rio Grande Rise Threatens Lower Valley
Brownsville weather official warns of rapid river rise from Mercedes to Brownsville, with levels surging unexpectedly tonight. Authorities urge precautions as the San Juan river region remains unsettled and flood risks grow along the border.
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Brownsville
Spl
San Juan
Mexico
W. J. Edhmurovseh
Mercedes
Two Tropic Gales Off West Indies
Weather service issues storm advisory noting tropical disturbances near Jamaica and Dominica. One system about 200 miles south of Kingston moving northwest at 16 mph with possible hurricane force winds near the center. Another disturbance about 186 miles west of Dominica moving west northwestward. Caution advised to vessels in the Caribbean Sea.
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Fis
Seather Bureau
Kingston
Jamaica
Est
Fesrau
Dominica
County Sewers Permit Granted by Commissioners
County officials granted a permit for sewer improvements in Bexar County. The project, funded by a PWA grant, covers the rerouting and construction of sanitary sewers in the Park section and nearby ditches. Attorney Go M. Fitshugh, representing the Improvement District, promised proper filling of holes and no ruined payment as discreet officials supervise the work.
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Bexar County Commissioners
Permia
Exer
GO. M. Fitshugh
Courh
Discree
PWA
Women force $400000 Centennial funds pledge in San Antonio
San Antonio women led by Mrs Ike Kampmann pressured the Cen tennial executive committee to earmark $400000 of the federal allotment for local Centennial plans. The effort followed threats of opposing the $500000 bond issue, with men reluctantly yielding after hours of debate at the Municipal auditorium. The group pledged to seek funds for historic institutions and criticized Morrison and Altgelt over plans to spend the money on a parade. A meeting was set for Tuesday to celebrate the victory and outline further aims.
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San Antonio
Ike Kampmann
Centannie
Wen
Municipal Auditorium
R. W. Morrison
Morrison
E. J. Altgell
Wom
Ermina
Miyji
San Antonio de Bexar Wanten
Mrs. Kampmann
Harry Hertzberg
Altgelt
Altgell
Yowrs
Goeth Tered
Ed Bilohy
Morison
Battad
Hert
Garner's Expedition Ends In Misadventure At Sea
Vice President John N. Garner, returning from a fishing trip, reached Garner home after a two day excursion ended when their camping trailer overturned. Garner assisted the overturned trailer and helped move the disabled auto. He plans to depart October 12 for Seattle to board a Road will mission to the Philippine islands and Japan.
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Uvalde
John N. Garner
Garner
Ames V. Allred
Garnee
Ross Brunetfield
FB. Morison
M. B. Walcott
Seattle
Philippine Islands
Japan
Louis Baer Gloves Fight Prelim War Over Gear
New York September session of the athletic commission saw Max Baer threaten to call off the heavyweight title bout with Joe Louis over glove type. Louis and Baer weighed in, with Baer seeking special gloves while concessions included bandages and tape. The meeting remained tense but ultimately produced a mixed compromise amid both fighters in strong condition.
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Joe Louis
Max Baer
Baer
State Atheletic Commission
York
Ancil Hoff
Max
Sis Point
John Roxborough
Julian
Rinck
Louis
Baer Hut
Wil
Jiam H. Wadker
Officie
Walker
Lewis
de. Walker
Neera
Joe
Wweters
Baer Wes
Mounetala Bser
Braddock
Homer
Tr Walker
Mary Marva Frotter
Bas Leneara
Bec
Joe Felk
Game Mission
Len
Tempey
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