Emergency cattle purchases begin in six Panhandle counties
Emergency buying under the Jones Connally amendment starts tomorrow in six Texas Panhandle counties Dal lam Hartley Sherman Moore Oldham and Potter designated as primary drought areas County Agents assist with purchases Texas A and M extension director Dr B Martin directs the operation Farmers will receive a separate agreement payment for production adjustment and future participation in administration cattle programs Prices for initial buying range from six to fourteen dollars per head depending on age with two price tiers for cattle one to two years old and over two years old
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Bascom N. Timmons
Washington
Texas Panhandle
Chester Davis
Dallam
Hartley
Sherman
Moore
Oldham
Potter
Panhandle
B. Martin
Agricultural Extension Service
Texas
Longshoremen Seek Police Shelter In Waterfront Unrest
In Houston on May 31 a group of independent longshoremen took refuge at the Central Police Station as clashes erupted on the waterfront. One man was beaten while attempting to leave and a truck pursued by strikers sped into the police station garage after an attempt to block the wharf truck. A shot was fired into the air during the incident.
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Houston
Central Police Station
Alameda
Calif
Frank Bennett
Bennett
Oakland- Alameda
World affairs analysis weekly by Garrison Villard
The News-Globe announces a new Sunday feature by Garrison Villard, renowned liberal commentator. Villard will provide weekly analysis of significant national and international developments, leveraging his long editorial experience with The Nation and The New York Post.
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Peroswante
Garrison Villard
Natonal
International Attalys ci ‘ ‘ Irs
News-Globe
New York Post
Ling
the Nation
Ding
Ard
National
Globe
AVS News-Globe
Texas History Passes in Review In Gigantic Spectacle
In Pampa on May 31 the Pre Centennial Festival opened with a grand parade through downtown, celebrating Texas history. Floats depicting Coronado’s expedition, Mission San Francisco de la Espada, and the Alamo led a citywide procession that drew thousands from the Panhandle Plains. Rotary Club won first prize for Mission San Francisco de la Espada with Holy Souls Church second and Texas Under Six Flags third.
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Texas
Pampa
Texas Republic
Panhandle Plains
Coronado
Alamo
Shrine of Texas Liberty
San Antonio
Bowie and Crockett
Santa Anna
San Francisco de la Espada
Stephen F. Austin
Mexico City
Rotary Club
Holy Souls Cathooic Church
Six Flags
West Texas teachers college graduates hear parting word
From Canyon May 31 1934 the West Texas State Teachers College commencement speaker Hon R A Stuart Fort Worth attorney and 1912 graduate warned graduates that 1933 34 would be a dark year in American history. He urged practical leaders over brain trusts saying the nation needs officials with practical and economic knowledge.
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Canyon
West Texas State Teachers College
R. A. Stuart
Fort Worth
State Senate
Stuart
Wheat Jumped The Limit In Chicago Market Rally
Wheat surged the five cent limit amid extreme heat, with prices topping over a dollar the highest since last August. Corn oats and rye followed with gains as buying orders pushed close to maximum. In Wichita Falls a first load sold for ninety cents a bushel, while the area saw the earliest 1934 wheat shipment from Grandfield Oklahoma, produced on Ported Hickerson farm and bought by Wichita Mill and Elevator Company.
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Chicago
Wichita Falls
Jim Holmes
Dundee
Archer County
Grandfield
Oklo
Amarillo High 1934 graduates praised for qualities over learning
Anna Ruth McClure and Joe Mc Neill named best all around graduates as Roosevelt class of 1934 tops 340 graduates march in Oxford gray gowns to Municipal Auditorium. Dr W B Bizzell urged sober judgment amid rapid public opinion shifts about liquor and gold. Valedictorian Miriam Rubin and salutatorian Josephine Martini highlighted. Frankie Miley noted for similar standing. (Continued on Page 19)
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Anna Ruth McClure
Joe McNeill
Amarillo High School
Municipal Auditorium
W. B. Bizzell
University of Oklahoma
Bizzell
Miriam Rubin
Josephine Martini
Frankie Miley
Slaying of Two Patrolmen Ties to Barrow and Bonnie
The Fort Worth case links Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker to the Easter Sunday patrolmen’s murder. Judge Hosey frees Billie Mace and Floyd Hamilton after ballistics tie a shotgun from the couple’s car to the crime and prosecutors dismiss charges against the two. Police scenes unfold as fingerprints and rumors swirl about Raymond Hamilton and suspected conspirators.
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Fort Worth
Clyde Barrow
Bonnie Parker
Fr. B. Wheeler
H. D. Murphy
Clyde
Bonnie
Louisiana
Jesse Martin
Billie Mace
Floyd Hamilton
George Hosey
Barrow
Mace and Hamilton
Raymond Hamilton
Ace Southwest
Stouts
Desperado
Rolph Shows Improvement in Critical Illness
In San Jose on May 11 authorities report Governor James Rolph Jr. has markedly improved in the last hours. He spoke with doctors and drank orange juice eggnog and milk as part of his ongoing recovery after a period of critical illness.
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San Jose
Calif
James Rolph, Jr
Rolph
President Reviews Mighty Fleet in Grand Parade
In New York the U S Navy fleet paraded for President Roosevelt as 87 warships, led by the Pennsylvania, passed in review. Air squadrons from Saratoga and Lexington saluted, while 35,000 sailors pleased the harbor turnout. The procession stretched 20 miles, ending with ships anchoring from the Statue of Liberty to Yonkers at sunset.
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Grand Fleet
United States
Roosevelt
New York Bay
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Saratoga
Lexington
Statue of Liberty
Yonkers
Mr. Roosevelt
Swanson
Josephus Daniela
David A. Sellers
David PF. Sellers
United States Feet
Hoosevelt
New York Harbor
Associated Areas
Arodgers Found Dead In Amarillo Home With Pistol Wound
J A Rodgers 62 longtime Amarillo resident died from a self inflicted pistol shot at about 1030 last night in his home at 4110 East Eighteenth Avenue. The 38 caliber revolver was gripped in his right hand and the bullet entered the right temple exiting near the left ear. He died within minutes as family and a Blackburn-Shaw ambulance arrived. He had been in ill health and had recently been discharged from a local hospital after an operation. He is survived by his widow Lucy Rodgers and a daughter aged 12.
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J. A. Rodgers
Amarillo
Mr. Rodgers
Blackburn-Shaw
Eighteenth Avenue
Amarilans
Rodgers
Lucy Rodgers
Panhandle to Join Up of Texas with New Air Mail Routes
The Panhandle will link with the Up of Texas as three air mail routes start tomorrow. The Amarillo Fort Worth Brownsville line gains international ties via connections with Mexico, D F and Central and South America. Pilot Herb Kindred, who flew Texas first air mail load, joins inaugural run. First flights depart Brownsville at 8 15 AM, then Galveston, then Amarillo, with pilots Kindred, L B Turner and Garnet Caldwell. Five 1934 Stinson Reliant planes listed.
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Fort Worth
Panhandle
Up of Texas
AmarilLo
Brownsville
Mexico
D. F
Central
South America
Herb Kindred
Texas
Chicago
Quintuplets to visit Chicago World's Fair by exhibition plan
Orilla Ont May 31 The Dionne quintuplets will go to the Chicago World's Fair barring unforeseen circumstances Their father reached agreement tonight with two Chicago promoters to exhibit Mrs Oliva Dionne and her five babies under terms not divulged
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Orilla
Ont
Dionne
Chicago
Oliva Dionne
Widespread Crowd Gathers as Officers Disconnect Wires
In front of thousands, within a police distance limit of 1 500 feet, officers forcibly disconnected tangled wires Bennett had stretched throughout the night. The scene remained tense as responders worked to restore order and secure the area.
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Bennett
Senate set for quick vote on purchase bill
The Senate plans a rapid vote on a purchase bill sending the proposal to the White House. The move follows negotiations with lawmakers and sets a clear path for final approval or veto.
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Senate
White House
Republicans Push Treasury Silver Purchase Bill To 25 Percent
The House approved the administration silver purchase measure by 343 to 77 and sent it to the Senate. It directs the Treasury to buy silver until it makes up 25 percent of monetary stocks, aiming to expand currency. Estimated need is about 1.8 billion ounces, with current reserves at 690 million ounces. President Roosevelt is expected to sign after tariff talks. The vote included 246 Democrats, 14 Republicans, and 3 Farmer-Laborers. 71 Republicans and 6 Democrats opposed.
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Washington
White House
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Treasury
Silyer
Republicans
Farmer-Laboritea
Demon
Corning
New York
Fiesinger
Ohio
Griffin
Lamneck
Pyser
Studley
Silverites
Amarillo racing plant to host one of Southwest's best track
By June 15 improvements will have upgraded the Tri-State turf meet at Amarillo fair grounds including track stables and grandstand. Nine days of races run to June 25 with seven races daily and an added purse Derby. Admission 7 cents, box seats 60 cents extra, with reserved seating elevated for pari mutuel operations.
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Fair Grounds
Southwest
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