Fatal Independence Day across Texas reported итоге
Texas Fourth of July scenes include a fatal drowning at Fosdick Lake near Fort Worth and a gunshot incident in San Antonio as police investigate a shooting. A Rankin area unidentified man found hanged near a Santa Fe trestle prompts inquiry.
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Big Balloons Soaring Away in Houston Race
A Houston race reports big balloons lifting at 6:08 p m marking the start of the 20th National Elimination Balloon races. The field included Lieuts Settle Meyer Buie Kidwell and others, with balloon times ranging from 6:08 to 6:57 p m.
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C. M. Brown
Mother Who Sold Her Baby Wants It Back
San Francisco July 4. Mrs Ruthe Smith 19 says she sold her day old baby to Mrs Bertha Higson of Los Angeles for hospital and doctors fees. A warrant is out for Higson and sister Miss Gladys Hatfield who allegedly published the baby wanted ad that led to the sale.
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United Press
San Francisco
Ruthe Smith
Bertha Higson
Los Angeles
Higson
Gladys Hatfield
Hoover Calls Extra Senate Term Treaty
President Hoover orders a special session of the Senate to begin July seventh to consider the London naval treaty. He cites an extraordinary occasion and notes the session follows Congress adjournment.
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One Mesquite Officer Slayer Identified Near Dallas
Gardner Jones, deputy constable with J. T. Davis when killed, identified one of four suspects in the Mesquite constable’s death. Jones noted a long facial scar as proof and said the three others remain jailed as officers recover a stolen car tied to the case.
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Davidson backs Small and Young in Texas gubernatorial race
Lynch Davidson of Houston urged voters at the Lacey Lakeview Fourth of July picnic to back Clint Small of Wellington or Jim Young of Kaufman in the Democratic gubernatorial contest. He said both men have integrity and should face off in a second primary, arguing the others have grave faults and promising to challenge either if they fail.
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Clint Small
James Young
Lynch Davidson
Houston
Lacey- Lakeview
Davidson
Wellington
Jim Young
Kaufman
Texas
Small and Young Lead In Governor Runoff Fight
Senator Clint Small of Wellington and former Congressman James Young of Kaufman were named as the choices in Lynch Davidson’s Texas governor race. Davidson, Houston capital ist, withdrew from the field two weeks ago and urged a runoff between Smail and Young. Davidson disqualified nine contestants in a July 4 address before a large audience in Waco.
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Blast Kills 10 at Hickson Chemical Works
Ten persons were killed and at least 15 seriously injured when a massive explosion damaged the Hickson Chemical works at Castleford in Leeds. Fire hindered relief and many were buried in debris. a unidentified man and John Morrie, a youth, were among the dead. The blast shattered windows half a mile away and sent debris into the river.
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England
Hickson Chemical Works
Castleford
Debries
John Morrie
Endurance Flight Sets Sky Harbor Record With 553 Hours
The City of Chicago airship landed at 6 25 p m after 553 hours 46 minutes aloft breaking the prior 42 hour 21 12 minute mark. John and Kenneth Hunter were greeted by cheering crowds as a faulty oiling system caused an abrupt halt to the record run begun June 11.
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Carol and Helen to End Divorce in Reconciliation Move
Circles in Bucharest report a deal to cancel the divorce of King Carol II and Queen Helen with a decree of annulment soon. The royal pair will travel with their son Michael to Sinaia, where the king will join them in a few days.
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Fourteenth Birthday of South Veteran Silent on Fourth Festivities
Major Edward James Monroe, 115, in Jacksonville, says Independence Day is dampened by strict medical orders. A Confederate veteran with service in the Mexican War Napoleon III Turkish forces and the Spanish-American War, he credits longevity to a cheerful outlook and adheres to his motto never worry despite missing his daily St Johns River swim.
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Jacksonville
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Ocean Fliers Complete Pacific World Flight
Wing Commander Charles Kingsford Smith returned the Southern Cross to Oakland at 2 36 p m completing a world flight begun two years earlier with a takeoff from this city.
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Fourth Quiet Toll of Thursday News Briefs
A town report notes no major accidents except James Garret a 16 year old Western Union messenger injured riding a bicycle into a Mistletoe Creamery truck at Sixth and Tyler. Hilly Henderson 17 of Rush Springs Okla was killed by an east bound Fort Worth and Denver train while asleep on the tracks. Merle Webb 15 had his right foot amputated after a running board collision at Tenth and Arthur.
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Amarillo
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Utility firm's control transferred to United Gas group
HOUSTON July 4 H L Dickerson vice president of United Gas company said control of the Northern Texas Utilities company has passed to United Gas corporation which bought a large percentage of its preferred and common stock. United Gas is a subsidiary of the Electric Power and Light corporation. Northern Texas Utilities owns or controls gas rights on substantial acreage in the Amarillo field.
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Teacher Dr Willis A Sutton Installed National Education Head
Dr Willis A Sutton of Atlanta Georgia who taught Latin to Bobby Jones and promoted health work among schoolchildren was installed today as president of the National Educational Association. He won 604 votes to 448 for Joseph Rosier of Fairmont State Normal.
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Atlanta
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National Educational Association
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Joseph Rosier
Fairmont State Normal School
Fairmont
W. Va
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