Jones seeks Panhandle reclamation survey for farming aid
Rep. Marvin Jones urged the Interior Department to survey the Panhandle to assess irrigation and reclamation needs. He met with Harold Ickes and Commissioner John Page to discuss potential projects, noting no decision or congressional action is required and the survey may cover select sections.
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Washington
Marvin Jones
Interior Department
Panhandle
Harold L. Ickes
Secretary of the Interior
John ©. Page
Bureau of Reclamation
Jones
Reclamation Bureau
Wi Jones
Congress
Global Cotton Export Conference Planned for September
Washington called an international conference of cotton exporting nations to discuss world wide production and marketing control. Argentina Brazil Egypt India Mexico Peru Sudan Soviet Russia France Great Britain were invited for an exploratory meeting to decide if a later treaty on export quotas and price controls should be drafted.
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Washington
United States
Wallace
State Department
Argentina
Brazil
Egypt
India
Mexico
Peru
Sudan
Russia
France
Great Britain
Agriculture Department
Roosevelt
London
Light Showers Tap Amarillo Area With Wide Variation
A localized shower drenched Amarillo causing brief street washing and lightning induced power interruptions. The storm extended over a two county area toward Tascosa and south past Canyon, with English Airport recording about 0.15 inches and downtown a similar amount. Pampa and Adrian reported no rain.
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Amarillo
Tascosa
Canyony
Here
Pampa
Adrian
Oldham County
English
Louisiana Records Highlight Unusual Baby Names
Birth records show a wide range of odd baby names from Minus and Two-Bits to Arch-Angel and Gift of God in Louisiana. Parents post names such as Cas tor Oil Ether Elevator Hardtimes Masterkey Pickle Rat Turnip Tissue and Vanilla, reflecting a colorful naming trend. Globe-News Want Ads notes quick results for inquiries.
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Louisiana
Union
Globe-News
Johnstown Flood Anniversary Highlights in State News
Memorial Day 1889 recollections in Johnstown include the South Fork Dam disaster that killed 2209 people. Descriptions recount the flood’s rapid advance, the destruction of towns along Conemaugh Valley, and witnesses like Richard Davis and William Henry Smith. The piece also notes political turmoil in the Pennsylvania House over social security funding and old age pension legislation.
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Johnstown
Conemaugh Valley
South Fork
Conemaugh
Stony Creek
Cambria Iron Works
Richard Davis
Mineral Point
Woodvale
Cambria City
Conemaugh Borough
William Henry Smith
Associated Press
Smith
Texas Shows Trade Gains In April Across State Index
UT economist Dr. F A Buechel cited a Texas composite business index of 95.1 for April up from 94.4 in March and 93.2 a year earlier. The remarks contrasted with a national index decline and highlighted improvements in Texas activity.
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Austin
F. A. Buechel
University of Texas Economist
Texas Business
Buechel
Legislature Overrides Veto on New Appeal Law
The 46th Texas legislature passed a bill over Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel's veto by 106 to 22 in the House and 17 to 8 in the Senate. The measure directs direct appeals to appellate courts, ending writ of error reviews for civil cases. Senator Olan Van Zandt of Tioga said the change ends delays in trial court appeals, especially in workers compensation disputes.
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Austin
W. Lee O’daniel
House
Senate
Olan van Zandt
Tioga
van Zandt
Guard Placed At Girl's Grave In Murder Case
A guard stood watch over the grave of Martha Wilma Anderson a 16 year old girl as California authorities plan to exhume her body amid a murder investigation. Seaman William H Bouldin 22 remains jailed in Texas on a California murder charge. Dr G H Parchen and his son face related charges while two others are sought.
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Martha Wilma Anderson
South Texas
California
A. O. Hamon
Harwood
Luling
William H. Bouldin
Seaman
Lockhart
G. H. Parchen
San Diego
Willie Bouldin
William P. Mahedy
F. KE. Toomey
John Rhodes
Parchen Charged With Murder In Abortion Death Case
Frank McKinley Parchen was charged with murder in the death of 16 year old Martha Wilma Rhodes Anderson, with details tying to La Mesa, California. Simultaneous releases included Dr G H Parchen Jr and Dr G H Parden Sr who faced separate charges or releases related to the same investigation. A third warrant named William H Bouldin for taking the body after the May 5 death in Texas.
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San Diego
Cal
Frank McKinley Parchen
Martha Wilma Rhodes Anderson
la Mesa
Parchen
G. H. Parchen
Young Parden
G. H. Parden
William H. Bouldin
Hela
Luling
Tex
Murdo Mackenzie Rites Are Today
Funeral services for Murdo Mackenzie prominent Colorado and Texas ranchman will be held at Rogers Mortuary Denver at 3 o'clock with burial at Fairmount Cemetery. The 89 year old cattleman died in Denver Tuesday after a month long illness. He led cattle associations and helped win lower freight rates and Hepburn rate legislation.
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Murdo Mackenzie
Colorado
Texas
Rogers Mortuary
Denver
Amarillo
Fairmount Cemetery
Mackenzie
Matador Land and Cattle Company
Texas Panhandle
Prairie Land and Cattle Company
TaScosa
Panhandle
New Mexico
Scotland
Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas
American National Livestock Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Model Home Contest Closes Tonight at Globe-News
The Globe-News announces the Model Home contest closes tonight with three cash prizes of 15, 10, and 5 dollars for idea submissions. The planned $10,000 home at 1018 Milam Street in Bivins Addition will start after final plans. Harold Walsh designed the home and Frank Jesse is the contractor.
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Globe-News
Milam Street
Bivins Addition
Harold Walsh
Frank Jesse
West Texas State to Confer 118 Degrees in First Expanded Commencement
CANYON May 31 The first commencement after West Texas State College broadened curriculum will confer 118 degrees tomorrow. Beth Miesse of Amarillo earns an M A in education. 26 bachelor of arts, 14 bachelor of science, and 17 bachelor of business administration degrees will be awarded. Edward M. Dealey of Dallas will give the commencement address at 10 o'clock.
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The
Dallas News
Dealey
Texas
Dallas News Radio Corporation
University of Texas
Harvard
Type High
College Press Club
Cousins Hall
Palo Duro State Park
Buffalo Lake
Buffalo Band
College High School
School Bill Passes in House for College Construction Loans
The Texas House overwhelmingly approved a Senate bill continuing authorization for state colleges to borrow funds from federal agencies like the PWA for dormitories and stadium construction.
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Austin
A_ Senate
PWA
House
Buron Franks Sentenced to Death in Maypearl Bank Slaying
Burton Franks, 22, of Bonham, found guilty of murder with malice in the Maypearl bank holdup that killed W. D. Wise. The jury delivered a death verdict after two hours and fifteen minutes amid security scenes as Franks claimed his gun fired accidentally and Ed Franks, his uncle, plotted the robbery.
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Waxahachie
Burton Franks
Bonham
W. D. Wisemon
Maypearl
Texas
Franks
Wilemon
First State Bank
Frank Watson
Texas Ranger
Ed Franks
Venus
Bill To Prorate Panhandle Gas Draws Sharp Debate
In Austin on May 31 the Senate bill to prorate Panhandle sweet gas sparked sharp House debate. Rep. G H Little argued it would provide a market outlet for independents and end drainage, while Rep. Max Boyer warned it would worsen drainage and hurt local producers. The measure, introduced by Sen. Clint Small, delays action until tomorrow.
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Austin
Senate
Panhandle
House
G. H. Little
Amarillo
State Railroad Commission
Little
Railroad Commission
Max Boyer
Perryton
Texas Christian University
Burnett Ranch
Clint Small
Amarillo Area Weather Forecast Update
The forecast calls for scattered showers in Amarillo and surrounding areas on Thursday. West Texas expects partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers in the north portion. North central and extreme east portions likely cooler Thursday with similar shower chances. Temperatures rise to the mid 80s this afternoon, with evening readings cooling into the 60s.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New CO
Gas explosion devastates Barbertown grade school
In Barberton Ohio on May 31 a gas blast shattered a two story former school building injuring 58 children and four adults. Three victims Dorothy Young Frances Fisher and janitor P White were not expected to survive. Thirty one remained hospitalized with fractures burns and shock as investigators probe a leaky gas main and natural gas cause.
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Barberton
Ohio
Dorothy Young
Frances Fisher
P. 8. White
Mabelle Miller
Mikes Albertina Mills
H. P. White
John Ruhlen
White
Ors
H. L. Light
Aldena Johnson
Arletta
Uneder
F. M. Wagner
London
Tex
State Department of Indus Trial Relations
Nelson Hovey
Claude Witwer
Texas House Has Fun in Longe View Remark
In Austin on May 31 the Texas House keeps a light mood as Rep. Roy Tennant quips about a bill saying Mr Speaker and ladies and gentlemen members of the dog house.
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Austin
W. Lee O'Daniel
House of Representatives
Roy Tennant
Longeview
Dog House
Coyote Wanderer Found In Polk-Taylor Alley
A two to three month old coyote pup was found by William Armstrong in the Polk-Taylor alley south of Seventh Avenue. He heard a commotion, lifted trash, and discovered the animal. It may have wandered into town or escaped from a pet. Armstrong bought a chain and took the coyote home.
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Polk-Taylor Alley
Seventh Avenue
William Armstrong
Panhandle
Union Bus Depot
Armstrong
Coyote
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