Record flight Ques tion Mark nearly crashes in fog landing in Midland
The record breaking army airplane Ques tion Mark nearing a crash in fog landed three miles from Midland airport after a 540 mile hop from Tucson. Capt Ira Eaker piloted the craft through circling in dense mist then touched down five feet from a tall gate. Major Carl Spatz and H J Adamson assessed the field and authorized a take off for the return to Midland.
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Midland
Tex
Atlantic
Tucson
Eaker
Ira Eaker
Capt. Eaker
Baker
Carl Spatz
H. J. Adamson
Secretary of War Iil
Trubee Davison
Faker
Crowley Ranch
Spatz
Texas
Weather Outlook for Amarillo and West Texas
Tuesday partly cloudy and cooler in west and north portions. New Mexico shows Friday fair conditions. Regional pressure slightly above normal with high centers over Idaho and Virginia. chilly in central and northern Rockies and plains. Sun rises 7:62, sets 6:06. temperatures yesterday ranged from 24 to 61 in Amarillo with a max 61 and min 24.
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Winnipeg
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Chicago mass arrest drags city into dragnet roundup
Chicago police questioned and fingerprinted 3 400 prisoners in a sweeping dragnet that filled lockups and strained stations. A judge and state officials moved to pause further action as investigations continue. Betty Chambers murder suspect linked to one arrest, while many released open on suspicion.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Criminal Courts
Swanson
John Hawkins
Betty Chambers
Egan
Betty Rocco
Texas legislature debates highway and school funding
The Texas House half day focused on committee bills while the Senate held sessions on local matters after a land office inquiry. A joint revenue and highway hearing backed long term funding, as Pollard's $6.12 million judiciary appropriation faced a no money stance. Deficiency relief and emergency school funds were advanced, with proposals for deferment aid of $148,646.44 for state schools and $119,438.81 for judiciary needs.
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Associated Press
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Senate
Pollard
Tyler
Judiciary
House Appropriations Committee
George Kemble
Fort Worth
John F. Wallace
Teague
Appropriations Committee
Actson
Terrell Eleemosyuary School
Plane Lands On Loaded Auto In California Collision
Eight members of the Frank Tice family from Baldwin Park escaped unharmed after an airplane piloted by Robert Crooks in a snowstorm collided with their sedan three miles east of San Bernardino. The forced landing attempt failed, the propeller struck the radiator, and the wing cleared the car as the plane tilted.
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Py United Press
San Bernardino
Cal
Frank Tice
Baldwin Park
Here
Robert Crooks
Special Mayor Election Question Guerra Johnson Opposes
Amarillo city officials weigh a special mayoral election after Mayor Lee Bivins’s death. City Attorney Ray Johnson says a special poll isn’t mandatory and the charter allows filling the vacancy until April, while others cite cost and legal protections. The commission meets tonight to decide on a date or postponement.
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Amarillo
City Commission
Ray ©. Johnson
Corporation Counsel
Johnson
J. H. Harris
Lee Bivins
No. Jaetinggae
Frisco Plans New Line Linking Amarillo and Fort Worth
Washington details show a proposed Frisco Rock Island joint route from Groom to Amarillo connecting paducah Seymour and Fort Worth. The plan aims to create through service between Amarillo and Vernon and Fort Worth with trackage deals involving G T & W and other lines. Frisco would pay 2 3 million for Gulf Texas Western stock and bonds.
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Washington
Amarillo
Fort Worth
Rock Island
Groom
Frisco
Donley
Hall and Cottle
Paducah
Seymour
Texas Company
Chicago, Rock Island & Gulf Railway
Jacksboro
Jackaboro
Texas
Gulf, Texas & Western
Broker Arrested On Embezzling Charge
Harry E Parsons local broker was arrested by Constable Allen Johnson on an embezzlement charge and released under $2,000 bond. Frank G Barefield head of Barefield Grain company filed the charges alleging his firm was defrauded of 1710 dollars.
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Harry E Parsons
Allen
Boiler Explosion at Rayford Kills One in Midland
A boiler at Magnolia tank farms exploded during gas blowing operations killing truck driver M. B. Bell and scalding Mack Kinsolver and Homer Tindley. Bell was unmarried and from Center, Texas. Meanwhile James J. Rayford, recently jailed on bogus bill of lading charges, was released on bonds totaling 17,500 dollars after three counts were filed.
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Associated Press
Midland
Texas
M. B. Bell
Mack Kinsolver
Homer Tindley
Magnolia Tank Farms
Bell
Center
James J. Rayford
Potter County
Tramps Feared Dead After Gainesville Train Wreck
Two tramps aboard Santa Fe freight train No. 7 vanish after a wreck 11 miles south of Gainesville Texas. Thirty seven cars derail with extensive damage. estimated loss 260000 dollars. Wreckers and laborers work to clear tracks as trains reroute via the Katy line Gainesville to Fort Worth through Whitesboro.
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Santa Fe
Heavy mist shrouds city with hint of rain
Amarilloans endured another unpleasant night as heavy mist settled over the city around 10 o clock. The forecast calls for unsettled, partly cloudy conditions with temperatures similar to yesterday.
Oklahoma youth buried by plow tragedy near Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Oklahoma on January 21 Phillip Bohl twenty was found dead in a field after a tractor plow covered him with dirt. Authorities say he attempted repairs while moving and was knocked unconscious then suffocated as earth filled the path. The tractor stopped itself. Also on January 21 University of Michigan president Clarence Cook Little resigned effective after three years as president. The board of regents accepted the resignation unanimously.
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Chattanooga
Oklahoma
Phillip Bohl
Bohl
Ann Arbor, Mich
Clarence Cook Little
University of Michigan
Board of Regents
University
Rewards posted in Hedley murder case seek Jack Webb
Gov. Dan Moody and Sheriff W. M. Moseley of Donley County offer a total reward of 250 dollars for the arrest of Jack Webb tied to the death of Hedley night watchman J. H. Richey. Three suspects, Oscar J. Brown Joe Dan Woody and Bert Hall, are in custody in Potter and Conley counties.
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Dan Moody
W. M. Moseley
Donley County
Jack Webb
J. H. Richey
Hedley
Moody
Webb
Moxley
Oscar J
Jimmie” Brown
Joe Danwoody
Bert
Hall
Brown
Richey
Conley County
Tunwoody
Potter County
Moseley
Welch
Sheriff's Department
Fort Worth Grain Market Sets January Record
Fort Worth freight receipts for January reached new highs with about 268000 dollars paid to growers and shippers in the trade territory. The tally included 22 cars of wheat 89 of corn 6 of oats 99 of sorghums 75 milo and kaffir heads 13 snap corn and 19 cars of hay.
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Fort Worth
Port Worth
Senate's Rush Move Triggers 30-5 Senate Vote
A swift Senate maneuver prompted a 30 to 5 vote on a controversial move. Supporters say the tactic accelerates action on key legislation while opponents warn of diminished debate and transparency.
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Senate
Oklahoma Senate Sacks Gov Johnston in Impeachment Move
Oklahoma City January 21 the Senate voted 38 to 5 to suspend Governor Henry Johnston after five impeachment articles from the House. W. J. Holloway assumed the governorship during suspension while Johnston said he would not resist and would avoid dual government. A court of impeachment was organized and trial set for January 28 with appearances before the court and continued House investigations into state department affairs.
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House
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Texas University Regents
Land Office
Wirtz
Moore
Petsch
Fredericksburg
Land Office Administration
Committee On Public Lands
Harding
Fort Worth
Congress
Texas
Federal Relations Committee
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Senate
Henry
Johnston
House of Representatives
W. J. Holloway
House Investigating Committee
Holloway
Clark
Paul Stewart
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