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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1934

Page

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Coalitional FDR review dazzles at Schofield Barracks

President Roosevelt attended a massive peacetime parade at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. About 15 000 troops passed in review before him as bands played and air power roared overhead. A formation of 380 airplanes spelled F R in the sky, then the aircraft flew over Honolulu.

Honolulu Roosevelt Schofield Barracks United States Army United States Schofield Briant H. Wells Army 18Th Composite Wing 18Th Pursuit Group Honlulu Joseph B. Poindexter Hawaii Washington Place Queen Liliuokalani

Bohanan brothers Go On Trial In Tate Murder Case

In Clovis on July 26 the Bohanan brothers Carsey Louis and Bee face closing arguments as the murder case tied to Vernon Tate continues. Bee Bohanan testified describing an alleged Tate attack at Grier and prior confrontations. Carsey claimed Tate intended to kill them and three shots were fired. Louis Bohanan had testified the day before about the hand injury and events leading to Tate’s death.

Clovis Carsey Louis Bee Bohanan Vernon Tate Tate Bohanan Tate Grier Bee Buhanans

Three Injured in Pampa Automobile Crash

Three people were injured in a vehicle crash in Pampa Texas last night. Albert Dunson and his wife from Roxana along with Fred C Connally of Pampa were hurt. Dunson was not expected to live and Mrs Dunson was listed in critical condition. Both cars were demolished and all occupants were unconscious when found.

Pampa Texas Albert Dunson Roxana Fred C. Connally Dunson Connally Tom Connally Clarendon

Texas Coast Storm Toll Hits Seven Dead

Seven people are confirmed dead and another believed drowned after a gulf hurricane struck the Texas coast from Freeport to the Colorado River mouth. Coast guard crews report inland passage of the center, with widespread flooding and destroyed buildings on Port O Connor and surrounding areas.

Houston Texas Air Survey Coast Guard Fort Crockett Galveston Port O'Connor Freeport Colorado River Colorado

Contract set for 78 homesteads at Dalworthington Gardens

The Department of Interior awards a 139,635.50 dollar contract to Dallas builder F A Mote for 78 subsistence homesteads at Dalworthington Gardens near Arlington. Work starts after an official working order and must be completed in 120 days. Project manager John Orr announced the details in Dallas.

Dallas U.P Dalworthington Gardens Arlington F. A. Mote Department of Interior Washington John £. Orr Orr

Gift Used to Shoot Giver in Dallas Incident

Zacharia Sanford, 22, presented his brother in law with a blue steel public safety item. Later, the brother in law B. Williams, 27, struck Sanford four times with the item after Sanford allegedly threatened family members. Police report the attack occurred in Dallas.

Dallas Zacharia Sanford B. Williams Sanford

Ford radio stations ordered off air by FCC

The FCC ordered three Ford Motor Company radio stations taken off air August 8. W8XC and W8XE in Dearborn and W9XH in Lansing were cited for interference with Great Lakes distress signal communications. The action follows a June 4 report by Examiner Ralph L. Walker.

Washington U.P Federal Communications Commission Ford Motor Company Dearborn Lansing Ralph L. Walker Ford Company Walker Great Lakes

Panhandle Welcomes Governor Candidate Clint Small Homecoming

The Panhandle region celebrates Clint Small returning for election day with Mrs. Small and neighbors. Fort Worth supporters plan a 200 to 300 strong train visit and a free barbecue for up to 30,000 with at least 20 bands. The event marks the start of the runoff campaign and honors Small for his West Texas loyalty.

Panhandle John Snider Clint Small the Panhandle West Texas The Texas Texas Senate Senator

Five Held in Pen Breakin in Monroe

Three women and two men were arrested in Monroe by Sheriff Milton Coverdale in connection with the Huntsville penitentiary escape. Dorothy and Estelle Davis and J R Corbett, all from Houston, face Mann Act charges. E M Warner and Beryl Kern detained on local anti vice violations.

Monroe Huntsville Tex Milton Coverdale J. R. Corbett Dorothy Davis Estelle Davis Houston Raymond Hamilton Blackie Thompson Joe Palmer Southwest Davis Corbett

John Dillinger Blamed as Bank Robbery Suspect

In Henderson Kentucky five bandits raided the Farmers Bank and Trust Company taking $25,000. An elderly witness cried Dillinger is robbing the bank though Dillinger had been reported slain in Chicago the previous Sunday night.

Henderson, Ky Farmers Bank and Trust Company Dillinger John Dillinger Chicago

Kansas Seeks Men on Forgery Charge

Gov. Alf M. Landon issued a requisition for extradition of D. A. Chapman Sam C. Niles and Verne Johnson from Texas for two counts of forging and uttering checks. The men were held in custody at Fort Worth, Texas after alleged thefts involving Wichita oil companies on July 11 and 12.

Peka Kas Alf. M. Landon Texas D. A. Chapman Sam C. Niles Verne Johnson Wichita Fort Worth

Bank Robbery Reported at Keele and St Clair Branch

Three armed men entered the Bank of Montreal branch at Keele and St Clair during the noon hour held employees on the floor and escaped in a motor car with an estimated $28,000. Initial reports placed the haul at twenty eight thousand dollars.

Toronto Bank of Montreal Keele and St. Clair

Cooler Winds Dampen Nationwide Heat Wave

The Associated Press reports a drop in temperatures across the country ending a week of extreme heat that killed about 1,361 people. Missouri Illinois and Ohio led in deaths with 378 360 and 159 respectively. Texas Gulf Coast storm adds to the toll and crop damage.

Associated Press Texas Gulf Coast Missouri Ilinois Ohio Iowa Nebraska Indiana Kentucky Kansas Minnesota Michigan Pennsylvania Wisconsin Texas West Virginia Oklahoma New York Arkansas South Dakota Tennessee Connecticut Massachusetts Alabama Maryland Rhode Island District, of Columbia South Carolina Virginia

Small attack centered on James Allred in Texas governor race

July 26 near San Angelo. Clint Smalls, candidate for governor, attacked James V Allred citing his record and urging voters to evaluate Smalls' six years in the Texas Senate. Smalls praised his own sponsored measures including the Smallland validation title bill and river bottom act, and noted funds to retire county road bonds.

San Angelo Clint Smalls James V. Allred West Texas Tom F. Hunter McDonald Small Olin Blanks Texas Senate

Campaign of Texas governor nominees nears primary vote

The first Texas Democratic gubernatorial primary nears as six candidates seek a runoff. Campaigns buzz with staff and workers canvassing, distributing literature, and urging voters to back their chosen candidate ahead of Saturday’s decisive ballot.

Texas

Extra Editions Saturday Night For Election

The Daily News plans for complete election returns Saturday night with two leased wires and a large staff to gather state and local results. A bulletin board will not be operated due to a Texas Election Bureau ruling. Extra editions are set for 8 30 and 19 oclock.

The Daily News News-Globe Texas Election Bureau

Austrians in Civil Conflict Draw Threats from Neighbors

The Austrian crisis widens with a civil war toll of about 300. Prince Ernest Von Starhemberg leads the Fascist Heimwehr against the slain Chancellor Dollfuss. Mussolini orders 48000 troops to the border as Italy pledges to defend Austrian independence amid Nazi broadcasts.

Amarillo bust ends alleged auto theft ring linked to Chicago

Four men were arrested in Amarillo as part of a long investigation led by Sheriff Bill Adams' deputies with state police and Randall County help. Edward Koster and three Chicago men were tied to an auto theft ring, with one stolen car seized and evidence suggesting dozens more across Amarillo Booth Plains and Lubbock. Sheriff Adams warned that matching factory body and motor numbers is the key to detecting stolen vehicles.

Amarillo Chicago Edward Koster Maryland Street East Third Avenue Edward Zywczak Wallace A. Rolicky Charlies Sislow Koster Bill Adams Randall County Adams Booth Plains Lubbock Ed Gormiey Automobile Theft Bureau of Dallas

Von Papen to be sent as envoy to Vienna

Berlin announces Franz Von Papen will be dispatched as a special envoy to Vienna in a message from Chancellor Hitler. In Graz a secret radio broadcast reportedly urged NazIs to aid Styria and other southern provinces in overthrowing the government. Four squadrons totaling 48 aircraft passed Venice en route to near the Austrian border amid unconfirmed rumors of cross-border troop movement. Berlin maintains Germany is merely a concerned neighbor in the Austrian affair.

Berlin Franz von Papen Vienna Hitler von Papen Switzerland Graz Iazis Styria Venice

Shank Murder Execution Delayed to After Sept 17

Little Rock Arkansas July 26 The execution of Mark H Shank who was convicted of murder was postponed to after September 17 by an order issued by Justice T H Humphreys of the State Supreme Court.

Little Rock Ark U.P Mark H. Shank T. H. Humphreys State Supreme Court

Artillery Used as Rebels Suffer Loss in Foray

Reports say artillery fire was used during a clash with rebels resulting in casualties. Details remain sparse but indicate a punitive engagement and significant impact on rebel forces.

Prince Ernst Rudiger von Starhemberg seen as future leader

In Vienna a civil conflict between rebel Nazis and government forces escalates after Chancellor Dollfuss's assassination. The fighting reaches Leoben and Graz outskirts with 300 dead and many wounded. communications halted as troops move toward Margital Valley. The government flags renewed uprisings as 48,000 foreign troops stand ready near the border.

Associated Press Vienna Engelbert Dollfuss Margtal Liesing Baltental Gra Austria Styria Ernst Rudiger von Starhemberg Leoben Heimwehr Dollfuss Graz Carinthia Mussolini Austrian

No Rain in Sight in Amarillo Weather Update

Amarillo saw cooler temperatures with a high around 91 to 92 degrees. No rain expected locally, while scattered showers and Gulf Coast hurricane rains affect other areas. Met official H T Coillman notes no appreciable cooler weather for the next several days as city water use climbs to 6.7 million gallons.

Amarillo United States Texas Gulf Coast Mississippi Valley Panhandle H.T. Coillman United States Weather Bureau Mr. Collman

Box Seats Selling Fast for Tri-State Horse Show

Nearly 100 box seats have sold in two days for the Tri-State Horse Show to be held August 6 at the Fair Grounds. Secretary-manager O. L. Ted Taylor noted demand may outpace supply as sales continue. Box seats cost 60 cents, with general admission at 50 cents. Tickets available at the Fair Grounds office or via Eva Lewis by phone 9811. The event draws entries from out of state and touts its elaborate program.

O. L Ted” Taylor Eva Lewis

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Bohanan Boys New Mexico Bes Dy Steresats LP M. Cccseer Crockett FORD the Panhandle’s Own McCormick Co Hamilton U. S James Allred Bfy Ernest von Starhemberg Germany Italy France Great Britain Bulletins Naz Prince
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