Texas Legislature Ends Long Session With Broad Reforms
The 43rd Texas Legislature closed after nearly five months, trimming appropriations by a quarter and liberalizing blue laws to allow betting on horse races and prize fighting. It proposed 3.2 beer legalization and repealing the 16th amendment, with a special election set for August 26. A $20 million bond issue to relieve unemployment was also sent to voters, potentially requiring a special session to enact relief measures. Adjournment came at 4:42 PM after clock-twisting to finish the session.
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United States Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Texas
James V. Allred
Bandits Rob Chelsea Bank as Shootout Erupts
Six men led by Wilbur Underhill robbed the Chelsea bank in Oklahoma late today, fleeing southward amid a hail of bullets. Two Vinita residents reported a car matching the robbery’s description, bullets striking their car but causing no injuries. Police, volunteers, and City Marshal Ed Chiles opened fire. no one was wounded as the bandits escaped.
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Ohio
Wilbur Underhill
Kansas
Bank of
Vinita
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Charles Hall
Detroit
Fred Baker
Ferndale
Mich
Marshall Plankey, Jr
Marshall
Guthrie
Okla
Chelsea Bank
Faye Raymond
Ed Chiles
Underhill
Ralph Vandergriff
Allune
Tri-State
Morgan Named Dictator in Morgan Banking Partners Case
Senate investigators disclosed that J. P. Morgan held final say in disputes among Morgan partners and could compel a withdrawal and set funds due. The 1916 partnership agreement drawn after his father’s death was entered into record, though many details were omitted.
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Washington
Senate
J. P. Morgan
Banking Committee
Eer
Ferdinand Pecora
John W. Davis
Morgan
Official Not Scared By Threat From Convicts
Fort Scott Kansas June 1 A threat from escaped convicts to kill County Attorney Frank O’Brien failed to deter prosecutors The remark was relayed to Warden Kirk Prather who reported O’Brien’s response he would remain on the job whenever needed The incident underscores prosecutor resolve in the face of threats from inmates now at large
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Fort Scott
Kas
U.P
Kansas
Frank O'Brien
Kirk Prather
Amarillo Area Forecast With Showers Declared
Local scattered showers are expected Friday in Amarillo and nearby areas. West Texas regions west of the 160th meridian will be partly to mostly cloudy with possible showers in the western portion. New Mexico forecast indicates a generally fast Friday with little temperature change.
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Amarillo
West Texas
160Th Meridian
New Mexico
T&d Pen Erder
Mollison couple plan Croydon to New York non-stop flight
London reports Mr and Mrs James A Mollison hope to fly from Croydon to New York non stop on Monday as the first leg of a bid to set three new world records.
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London
James A. Mollison
Croydon
New York
Three Soldiers Die In Army Air Crash In California
In San Bernardino California fog and a desperate escape attempt led to a transport plane crash in the Cajon Pass killing three enlisted men. Two officers were injured and five others hurt with varying severity.
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San Bernardino
Calif
United States Army Air Corps
Cajon Pass
Second man questioned in death of Jo Betty Sell in Dallas
June 1 reports say two investigators questioned a second man regarding the death of Jo Betty Sell a 17 year old Oklahoma City dancer. Louis Ruthardt 24 faced murder charges in a Dallas County grand jury inquiry. Detectives found a blood clot autopsy hair in a claw hammer suspected at the club near Grand Prairie.
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Dallas
Jo Betty Sell
Oklahoma City
Dallas County
Louis Ruthardt
Ruthardt
Miss Sell
Plane Crash Fatal to Two Okahomans
Bartlesville Oklahoma June 1 two men C B Statham age 30 and E M Andrews age 40 were killed when their small plane crashed about three miles northwest of the city after takeoff from Phillips Airport. Golfers nearby reported the motor faltered then stopped. Statham had bought the plane the day before. both men were married and Andrews was a father of three.
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Bartlesville
Okla
B. Statham
E. M. Andrews
Here
Phillips Airport
Statham
Andrews
Murray Postpones Quinns Execution in Oklahoma
Governor Murray stayed Earl Quinns death sentence for the slaying of two Blackwell sisters until September 29 to permit appeal. Quinns execution, previously set for June 20, is deferred as he remains on Death Row at the state prison.
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Oklahoma City
Earl Quinn
Blackwell
Murray
Quinn
State's Prison
Army Maintains Strength Amid Pause for Orders
Washington dispatch reports the army will keep current officer and enlisted strength until further instructions, with orders sent to divisional headquarters. The move emphasizes preserving manpower across divisions.
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Washington
Guard Called in Labor Rift at North Dakota Capitol
Fifty National Guardsmen patrolled the new state capitol site under martial law orders by Governor William Langer to halt labor trouble. Picketing resumed in a strike for higher wages, two injuries, a dozen arrests, and property damage followed. The governor received death threats to himself and several state officials.
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Bismarck
N. D
William Langler
Robert Byrne
Alfred Dele
Berta Baker
Columbus
Ohio State
Bratton Confirmed to Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
June 1 report states Senator Sam G. Bratton of New Mexico was confirmed by the Senate as a judge on the tenth circuit court of appeals shortly after his nomination was submitted by President Roosevelt.
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Bratton
Washington
Sam G. Bratton
New Mexico
Senate
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Roosevelt
Palo Duro Park Achieves 30-Year Dream With Camps
President Roosevelt signs to create Palo Duro State Park in Texas Panhandle and adds Palisades State Park near Amarillo. The federal government commits 72000 to build roads dams and facilities for forestry relief labor across Palo Duro and Palisades camps, employing about 200 men for six months and 1000 workers overall in Texas forestry effort.
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Balcom N.timmons
Washington
Texas Panhandle
Palo Duro Canyon
Roosevelt
White House
Palo Duro
Arnold
Palo Duro State Park
Amarillo
Palisades State Park
Federal Plans Create Palo Duro Park Eight Miles Long
Federal approval on May 2 enables a major Palo Duro park eight miles long and three miles wide in the canyon core. A second Palisades park of 320 acres will be gifted, with five forestry camps and $90,000 for materials, all eventually run by the Texas Park Board. The project, led by Amarillo figures, revives 30 year efforts and advances land deals with Byers Ranch.
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New Palo Duro State Park
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
New Mexico
Ed Harrel
Heart of
Palo Duro
Palo Duro Canyon
West Texas
Palisades
Amarillo
Roosevelt
State Park Board
Palo Duro Park
Canyon City
Scenic Canyon
Rim
B. & Arnold Ranch
Byers Brothers
Kansas City
Jonason
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Wilbur C. Hawk
Byers
Guleke
West Texas Chamber of Commerce and Park Board
Austin
Washington
Gulerie
the Palisades
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