Betting Plan for Texas Horse Races Faces Strong Debate
A bill in the Texas House would legalize betting under a contribution system at horse races, run by a state fair board including heads of Texas A&M and the state agriculture department. Opponent Forbes vows a full fight, while proponent Dwyer predicts easy passage, citing climate advantages and investor interest. The measure sets licensing, fees, and a two percent race take to cover board expenses.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Pope
Corpus Christi
Dwyer
San Antonio
Forbes
Weatherford
Fair Board
Fair Association
Attorney General aide to travel for Danciger suit
Assistant Attorney General Fred Upchurch planned to depart for Amarillo and the Panhandle oil field to investigate the proration suit of the Danciger Oil and Refining company, which is scheduled for trial here February 2.
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Associated Press
Austin
Fred Upchurch
Amarillo
Panhandle
Danciger Oil & Refining Company
Weather Cast for Amarillo and Nearby
West Texas generally fair Saturday. New Mexico fair with little temperature change. Amarillo outlook includes daytime warmth and nocturnal cooling as unbroken sunshine prevails.
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Amarillo
VIC Beer
West Texas
New Mexico
Prohibition Sparks House Rift Over 18th Amendment Support
In Austin, the Texas House erupted over prohibition as Representatives Farmer and Forbes praised the 18th Amendment and pledged enforcement. The debate cooled when a procedural ruling blocked discussion, adjournment followed, and focus remained on an emergency tax bill and the Garrett cotton acreage plan, which narrowly failed 59 to 57.
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Associated Press
Austin
House
Senate
Representatives Farmer
Fort Worth
Forbes
Weatherford
Farmer
House Committee On Revenue and Taxation
County Commissioners’ Court
House Committee
Weinert
Seguin
Garrett Cotton
Southern Cotton Acreage Reduction Association
Pope
Corpus Christi
McGregor
Eph Roddy Fatally Hurt In New Mexico Car Crash
Eph Roddy traveling salesman for Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company was fatally injured in a crash between Pastura and Santa Rosa New Mexico. He died at Tucumcari hospital and was brought to Amarillo for funeral services. Roddy, secretary of the local United Commercial Travelers chapter, leaves a widow and four children. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company
Polk Street
Pastura
Santa Rosa
N. M
Tucumcari
Amarillo
N.S. Griggs Funeral
Roddy
Thomas M. Nabers
Dempster Company
Ford
Roddys
West Twentieth Street
United Commercial Travelers
Lacey Earle Jane
Coralyn
Eph
Panhandle
West Texas
Portales Jury Deliberates in Jett Murder Case
Special to The News Portales New Mexico January 23 The fate of Joseph K Jett charged with murder in the June 6 shooting of neighbor J J Sanders is in a district court jury's hands The jury heard closing arguments with District Attorney J C Compton seeking first degree murder and death while the defense contended self defense The slaying ended long running ranch troubles during a fence repair dispute between the two properties
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N. M
Joseph EK. Jett
J. J. Sanders
J. C. Compton
Jett
Sanders
Citywide fast day to aid hungry in Lubbock
United Charities extends the fast day through Sunday to raise funds for the needy. Downtown eateries report a noon lull as residents participate by abstaining from meals and donating the money saved. Milk bottles in public places encourage contributions. church offerings are expected to boost the fund.
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Associated Press
Lubbock
United Charities
Gandhi To Be Given Freedom
New Delhi predicted Gandhi and several Congress leaders would be released within a day as discussions on general amnesty proceed. The viceroy and council weigh freeing political prisoners, with Gandhi’s release tied to restoring order and easing nationalist tensions. Gandhi led a salt march from Allahabad to the sea last May.
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Associated Press
New Delhi
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Congress Party
Gandhi
Round Table
London
Ramsay MacDonald
Allahabad
Dandhi
Panhandle Secretaries Meet in Amarillo Today
Representatives from across the Panhandle gather for the Panhandle Secretaries Association annual meeting in Amarillo. Sessions run 10 a m to end of day at the Amarillo Hotel with President Guy Hill presiding.
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GC. C. Secretaries OF Panhandle
Amarillo
Panhandle
Panhandle Secretaries Association
Amarillo Hotel
Guy Hill
Shamrock Chamber of Commerce
Wilbur Hawk
Tri-State Fair Association
Maury Hopkins
Plainview
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Dumas
Spearman
Canadian
Wheeler
Borger
Pampa
Canyon
Lipscomb
Thrift Day Promises Big Savings in Amarillo
Mayor Ernest O. Thompson urges loyalty to the city to boost business as Amarillo runs a Thrift Day with ads touting deep discounts. The Daily News highlights lower wholesale costs and urges residents to buy locally to aid merchants and improve local conditions.
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Ernest O. Thompson
Amarillo
The
Daily News
Greeted by Grapefruit Foiled by Eggs Jibe at Vallee
The incident saw Rudy Vallee target as fans tossed grapefruit and eggs during a performance. Authorities investigated the unruly outburst as a disrupted show scene.
Indictment for Murder Follows Port Arthur Shooting
A grand jury indicted A. B. Johnson of Port Arthur for murder in the fatal shooting of Ottis Lee Adams, linked to the earlier unsolved death of Johnson’s daughter Elizabeth. Johnson sought a new bond after remaining jailed on $10,000, with trial expected mid February.
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Associated Press
Beaumont
A. B. Johnson
Port Arthur
Ottis Lee Adams
Adams
Johnson
Elizabeth
Liberty
Adame
Robert L. Williams
University of Texas
Williama
Epworth League
Amarillo Girls Compete For College Queen At Canyon
West Texas State Teachers College at Canyon nears selecting its College Queen for Le Mirage. Nine entrants compete, including Frances Snodgrass and Dorothy Bisley of Amarillo, Frances Lester of Floydada, Laura Blanche Atkinson of Dalhart, and Geneva Golden Estelle Bourland Jessie Leudder Esther Root Beth Pitts of Canyon.
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West Texas State Teachers’ College 18
Automobile Mechanic Dies in Victoria Accident
Ulysses S. Frank, 29, an automobile mechanic, died in Victoria today from injuries sustained in an accident the previous day. He succumbed to his wounds after being hospitalized since the mishap.
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Victoria
Ulysses S. Frank
Senate To Look Into Dry Laws
The Senate voted 39 to 29 to advance the Howell bill to enforce prohibition in the District of Columbia. Amendments aim to authorize 4 percent beer and life imprisonment for violators. Senator Howell argues for a flood of restrictions, while Senator Tydings predicts rejection by D C residents if a ballot were held.
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Associated Prenn
Washington
Senate
District of Columbia
Weta
Wickersham Commission
Howell
Nebraska
Tydings
Maryland
Bingham
Russians 10 Give Matinee Adds to Amarillo Concert Season
A Russian chorus under Emil Myers presents a matinee plus evening show in Amarillo with Princess Agreneva Slaviansky conducting. The group blends delicate and powerful singing with pipe organ like hums, authentic costumes, lighting, and Russian dances. Soloists Mara Slaviensky Joni Briotenko Nina Ler Olga Nohloff Nida Pomocheff Alex Viseleff perform alongside dancers Olga Lubomovdroff and Nick Hire. The program features Russian numbers and pieces like Ol Man River and Love's Old Sweet Song.
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Amarillo
Royal Pussian Chorus
Emil F. Myers
Agreneva Slaviansky
Mademoiselle Mara Slaviensky
Joni Briotenko
Nina Ler
Olga Nohloff
Coyotes Eat Watermelons and More in Panhandle
Expert A B Bynum of the UW.8 Biological Survey says coyotes raid watermelon patches and eat quail, antelope, calves and other livestock. He notes thieves prefer ripe melons and warn of 20,000 poisoned baits as part of a government campaign in the Panhandle region.
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A. B. Bynum
Lubbock
Bynum
Agricultural Department of the
Screen Star Clemency Sought After Daisy De Boe Trial
Los Angeles January 23 The Associated Press reports Daisy De Boe was convicted of stealing from Clara Bow's bank account over 18 months. Jurors signaled clemency appeals, while De Boe appeared stunned and hysterical at the verdict.
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Miss DE Boe
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Daisy de Boe
Sterling
Clara Bow
Clara Bow Comments on Ex Secretary’s Theft Conviction
Clara Bow remarks on Daisy De Boe case calling her ex secretary a snake. Bow hopes the court will be lenient.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Clara Bow
The
Filma
Daisy de Boe
Aho
Secretarial theft verdict announced in 1930 trial
A seven seven jury found Mina De Boe not guilty on all counts except one charge of grand theft involving a $425 fur coat purchase on October 29 1930. The jury recommended clemency and set January 26 for sentencing as De Boe shed tears in court.
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