Endurance fliers Jackson and O Brine push toward 1000 hours
Dale Red Jackson and Forest O Brine atop the Greater St Louis fly to extend the endurance record at Lambert Field. They aim to dethrone Kenneth and John Hunter who set a 554 hour mark in Chicago last month and may reach 542 hours tonight with the 1000 hour goal in sights.
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Catfish with legs shocks Lynn county locals
In Lamesa on August 12 a fisherman hauled a six inch white catfish with four legs from a lake near Tohoka. Displayed at W D Shipley’s store, witnesses insisted it resembled a cross between a catfish and a water dog with a long fin tail and protruding gills.
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W. D. Shipley
Flier Arrested in Aerial Bomb Attack on Kentucky Mines
Paul Montgomery, 24, Murphysboro aviator, held on Kentucky felony warrant after bombings in Providence coal district. affidavits allege he flew from Murphysboro airport with an unknown man passenger. Investigators seek further arrests as Montgomery denies involvement and cites a solo early flight.
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Associated Press
Murphysboro
Ill
Paul Montgomery
Providence
Dixon
Montgomery
Pinckneyville
Here
William Flanigan
Clara Paul
Evelyn Fleming
Dallas
Texas
Desota
Elkville
Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
Amarillo and vicinity expect a Wednesday of partly cloudy skies. West Texas generally fair with thundershowers confined to the extreme west. New Mexico also fair with little temperature change.
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Wont Indict Earl Carroll for Indecent Show
New York August grand jury declines to indict Earl Carroll and three cast members over an indecent performance in his Vanities revue after police raids. Four were held. five were dismissed. The fan dance by Faith Bacon and a window dressing scene drew police objections.
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Associated Press
New York
Earl Carroll
New York County
Carroll
Rosalsky
Faith Bacon
Jimmy Savo
Rain Ends Drought in Nacogdoches Area
By the Associated Press drought relief arrived as a good rain fell over Nacogdoches and surrounding sections breaking a lengthy dry spell. The timely shower brought moisture to farms and gardens, with residents hopeful for renewed growth.
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Nacogdoches
Panhandle rally boosts Houston candidate in Amarillo
The Ross Sterling campaign in Amarillo grows into a Panhandle rally as Sterling's visit energizes supporters. His headquarters in Amarillo announced Tuesday night and the two day swing raises interest for the Houston candidate with an upcoming rally at Ferguson.
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Voters Back Sterling As Ross Sterling Wins Straw Vote
A straw vote conducted by the Lions Club in Amarillo measured 42 votes for Ross Sterling and 1 for Mrs. Miriam Ferguson. Dr. R. L. Rogers tabulated the returns, and the tally reflected broad support for Sterling among participants.
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Lions Club
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Sterling to Speak in Amarillo Campaign Stop
Mr. Sterling will address crowds in Amarillo at the Municipal auditorium at 8 PM after a campaign swing starting in Hedley at 9 AM and visiting Clarendon Pampa and Borger. Sen. Walter Woodward of Coleman will share the platform and Ferguson critiques are expected. the event will be broadcast on KGRS.
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Hedley
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Borger
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Coleman
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Woodward
Clint Small
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KGRS
Memphis
Berger
Plainview Forms Women's Auxiliary for Sterling Governor Campaign
A Sterling for Governor auxiliary was organized in Plainview Monday night by Mrs. Phebe K. Warner of Claude and Miss Laura V. Hamner of Amarillo. Mrs. L. A. Putnam leads the auxiliary. A second auxiliary formed in Lockney Tuesday morning with Mrs. Warner and Miss Hamner. Mrs. d. FE. Arceneaux named chairman. The two groups met with the Business and Professional Women's club for lunch and talks supporting Sterling.
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Sterling
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Sturgeon Tours Panhandle for Sterling Campaign
John Sturgeon of Paris prominent attorney who managed the Clint Small campaign speaks for Ross Sterling. He will address Dimmitt at 3 PM Thursday, Friona at 8 PM Thursday, Hereford at 3 PM Friday, Canyon at 8 PM Friday, and Shamrock at 3 PM Saturday.
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Sterling John Sturgeon
Paris
Clint Small
Panhandle
Ross Sterling
Dimmitt
Friona
Hereford
Canyon
Shamrock
New Resident R A Bob Underwood Takes Key Bank Role
Plainview prominent banker and civic leader R A Bob Underwood moves to Amarillo to become vice president and general manager of Bankers Bond and Mortgage company. He was formerly vice president at First National bank Plainview and has served as a Texas Tech director since its founding.
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Bob” Underwood
Plainview
Amarillo
Bankers Bond and Mortgage Company
Mr. Underwood
First National Bank
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Panhandle gains new Bankers Bond and Mortgage Co.
A new financial institution called the Bankers Bond and Mortgage Company is chartered with $500000 authorized capital to serve the Panhandle region. Neal Ainsworth of Amarillo is president and R A Underwood, formerly Plainview vice president, is active vice president and general manager. The firm will act as trustee executor and administrator under wills, handle loans, bonds and investment services, aiming to support local business, industry and agriculture independent of outside capital. Underwood plans to arrive in Amarillo on August 15 to assume duties.
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Neal Ainsworth
Panhandle
Underwood
Bob
Amarillo
Plainview Bank
Jim Ferguson’s Brother Denounces His Platform in Open Letter
A. M. Ferguson of Sherman repudiates Jim Ferguson’s political platform in a Dallas newspaper letter. He says he will vote for Rosa Sterling in the August primary and criticizes Jim Ferguson as self interested and disconnected from common people.
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Dallas
A. M. Ferguson
Sherman
Jim Ferguson
Rosa Sterling
Jim
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Sterling Has Small Tribute For Memphis
Special to The News Memphis Texas August 12 Ross Sterling spoke on the courthouse lawn before about 2000 people and tied his governor bid to goodwill with Clint Small’s circle. He touted Smallland bills and said he would endorse Small if he were in the run off. Senator Small joined the crowd and listened from the sheriff’s office as Col. C T Matkin introduced Sterling and praised Memphis as hosting the next Texas governor.
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Ross Sterling
Clint Small
Mr. Sterling
Mr. Small
Moody
Small
Sterling
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Houston Post-Dispatch
Col. C T. Matkin
Hall County
Colonel Matkin
Jim Young
Matkin
Walter Woodward
Coleman
Col. Matkin
Texas
Senator Woodward
Ferguson Denounces Highway Bonds in Clarendon Speech
Former Governor James E. Ferguson campaigns in Clarendon as he denounces the state highway bond issue. He argues bonds last 40 years while roads wear out in ten and questions Sterling’s stance. He jokes about beating a proxy candidate if his wife ran for governor. Governor Moody’s administration coverage continues.
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Sterling
Moody
Appraisal Board Sets N Fillmore Viaduct Damage at 21845.84
The Amarillo city commission announced a total damage payment of 21845.84 to property owners abutting the Fillmore Street underpass after an appraisal by the Real Estate Board committee. Three claims totaling over 160000 were presented July 15. The Radford Grocery Company at 98 Fillmore faces 2250 damages. Frazier's Market receives no damage.
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J. W Clifton
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W. H. Brymer
K. S. Loving
Radford Grocery Company
Fillmore
Fraziers
Frazier Market
North Fillmore
J. F. Frazier
Frazier
Cooper
Gore Jump In Oklahoma Senate Fight
Early returns show Gore leading in the Oklahoma Democratic gubernatorial race as results from 1,102 of 8,826 precincts reported. Wrightsman and Goar led in other contests while Norris and Robinson posted niche gains in their respective races.
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Murray
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Buttram
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George W. Norris
Nebraska
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Robinson
Alfred E. Smith
Tom W. Campbell
Arkansas
Ohio
Robert J. Buckley
Cleveland
George White
Anti-Saloon League
Stephen M. Young
Alabama
John H. Bankhead
Call for Panhandle oil operators meeting in Amarillo
H. M Stallcup issues a call for a meeting of Panhandle oil operators to be held at the Amarillo Hotel at 9 o'clock Thursday morning August 14. The session will review a committee report on proration of Panhandle production to match actual market demand, headed by J. H. Clark of Midwest Exploration.
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