Unemployment relief bill moves through Senate on July night
A bipartisan Senate passage of a $2.1 billion unemployment relief measure, altered to fit Hoover objections, clears in under five hours with no recorded vote. House action may differ as leaders weigh an independent measure more acceptable to the administration. The bill allows loans to individuals through Federal Reserve banks for two years and imposes loan publicity by the Reconstruction Corp, amid admin concerns.
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Senate approves Home Loan Bank bill for housing finance
Washington July 12 The Senate approved the Home Loan Bank bill for housing finance without a record vote and linked it with the Glass currency stabilization bill approved yesterday. Joliet July 12 A fire at the New Stateville penitentiary furniture factory caused damage estimated under 10 000 dollars.
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Girl Drowns When Boat Capsizes at Thompson's Lake
Willie Lou Barker fourteen of Lacy drowns at Thompson's Lake six miles north of Waco after the boat capsized.
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Weather forecast for Amarillo and vicinity
Wednesday partly cloudy in Amarillo and vicinity with mainly fair conditions across West Texas. Unsettled weather in New Mexico with local showers and thunderstorms in the north portion. Temperatures in Amarillo yesterday reached around 85 to 88 with highs near 90 and lows near 70s, according to hourly readings.
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Prowler Kills Sudan Farmer
In Sudan on July 12 an unknown assailant shot and fatally wounded A. E. Russ, a 60 year old farmer, near his home. Russ died after being brought to a local hotel for care. Mrs Russ reported hearing a noise and seeing a prowler outside before the shooting. Authorities conducted an intensive search for the killer with few clues.
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Plainview Robbery Wound Youth Buck Smith Held
In Plainview a youth named Buck Smith was critically wounded by a pistol shot to the abdomen during a late night robbery at Tingle Service Station. Officer Tom Mathes of Orton, after a short chase, shot Smith with his own gun in a scuffle. Sheriffs say charges of robbery with firearms will be filed. two station operators were forced to open a safe containing 39.35.
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Earhart Starts Non-Stop Hop to New York
Amelia Earhart lifts from Los Angeles municipal airport at 1 11 PM bound for New York in an effort to beat the record set by Frank Hawks. She flies the Lockheed Vega monoplane used in the Atlantic crossing and aims to reach New York in about 17 hours.
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British denial of secret US war debt deal at Lausanne
London rejects claims that the Lausanne agreement on German reparations hinges on US debt relief. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald defends America’s stance, saying no pledge exists and Washington bears no blame for its war debt policy. Churchill had warned Europe to beware the gentlemen’s agreement.
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Bingham Drops Quick Action on Prohibition Repeal
Senator Bingham of Connecticut abandoned an effort to submit an immediate repeal of the 18th Amendment prompting opposition from Democratic and Republican leaders. Senator Robinson of Arkansas and Senator Watson of Indiana voiced objections while Senator Ashurst urged rapid action.
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Steer Prices Hit Year High at National Stockyards
At East St Louis July 12 7 with steer prices rising to the year’s peak. A Wyoming fed 1250 pound Hereford drove sold for 9.25 per hundredweight as all steers advanced 25 cents that day and similar fed cattle gained about 2 dollars in six weeks.
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New Record Set For High Vote In Heated Contest
Ross Rogers is the new mayor of Amarillo, winning by 479 votes in a high turnout city election. He defeated Lon Marrs to fill the unexpired term of Col. Ernest O Thompson as canvassers reported record turnout of 6,698 votes, with Rogers carrying key boxes including Wolflin and San Jacinto while Marrs led in East Amarillo. Canvassers meet next Tuesday to certify results and Rogers plans to unite the city and push a cooperative spirit.
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Creager Predicts Texas May Elect Republican Chief
R B Creager Republican state committeeman predicts Texas could elect a Republican governor if the Democratic primaries unfold a certain way and says Texas might swing to Hoover in the general election. He links the national outcome to the liquor vote, calling it a key factor.
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Bonus Askers Bestir Themselves At Capitol March
About 450 California bonus seekers gathered at the Capitol grounds in Washington to press Congress for immediate veteran bonus payments. Roy W. Robertson led the march and warned they would move all night, while petitions were delivered to Vice President Curtis and Speaker Garner. Representative Patman pledged a bill for needy veterans, though full payment was unlikely.
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Plainview Man Jailed for Kress Bank Burglary
Everett Lowe of Plainview is jailed in Tulsa charged with burglary of Farmers' State Bank at Kress on April 9. A Swisher County girl was arrested in connection with the burglary as authorities anticipate further arrests. The bank vault was entered through an adjoining post office building and $203 plus papers were taken.
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Swisher County
Clever Chinese find way home in bold illegal entry plan
Three Chinese nationals seeking free transport home waded the Rio Grande and surrendered to immigration authorities as illegal entries. In federal court they were ordered deported to China after serving six months in jail.
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Ringling recuperating after illness at Coney Island hotel
John Ringling, noted circus man, is recovering at the Half Moon Hotel in Coney Island. Initial reports of blood poisoning were corrected by the hotel manager who described the condition as a weight in disposition.
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John Ringling
Half Moon Hotel
Coney Island
Libby Holman Claim Raises New Question in Reynolds Estate
Libby Holman Reynolds faces questions over her expected motherhood as witnesses at the Smith Reynolds pistol death inquest weigh how the $60,000,000 Reynolds tobacco fortune will be distributed. Trustees say Libby would inherit only a dower in a potential child, while Anne Cannon Reynolds would receive the estate despite divorce terms.
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Charges raid on treasury sparks sharp House clash
Representative O Connor accused Republicans of funding the campaign from the treasury during a debate on the treasury investigation. He urged scrutiny of tax refunds and campaign contributions before November. Representative Woodruff challenged him to pursue an investigative resolution.
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Painter and paperhanger seeks steady work
Wanted help for painting and paperhanging. Cash buyer seeks reliable tradesman with experience. Also listings: 16 room hotel available for 300 dollars, stock saddle wanted, gentle Shetland pony wanted, and 1000 to 5000 dollars offered to invest in a good paying business. Read Globe News Want Ads for bargains and CASH.
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