Kaw River Flood Threat Looms Over Kansas City Area
June 6 report from Kansas City describes the Kaw River crest at 27 feet with dikes and hundreds of workers guarding a 9 mile system. Missouri River crest rising, early gaps in Kansas City area addressed with sand bags and dynamite used to clear debris. Thousands displaced as flood spread to nearby towns and levee towns.
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Kansas City
Kan
Lawrence
Missouri
Omaha
Kaw Valley
Topeka
Kansas Capital
Prater
Missouri River
Fire Devastates Florence Hotel injuring several
A blaze of undetermined origin tore through the Florence Hotel in Birmingham injuring at least three people who leaped from the burning six story building. Dozens more were affected as flames swept the historic hotel.
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Birmingham
Ala
Florence
Beverly Hills Dispatches Two Political and Social Quips
In Beverly Hills on June 6 two amusing statements circulated in papers. A supposed quote from the President warned that passing the Wagner and Guffy Snider bills might require calling out the militia. At the Detroit Federation of Women's Clubs convention Mrs. Thomas G. Winter said Hollywood reporting credited the middle class for cleaning up pictures, while criticizing society classes as the dirtiest minded in America.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Great Federation of Women’s Clubs
Detroit
Thomas G. Winter
Federation
Hollywood
America
Panhandle Storm Delivers Heavy Rains and Hail
Thunderstorms across the Panhandle Plains brought up to two inches of rain in some areas with Tulia and Happy receiving heavy rainfall. Hail covered ground near Tulia, while Claude saw extreme rain and Goodnight only a shower. Rain continued through Childress Estelline and Texline as temperatures fell and winds stirred dust where rain was light.
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Panhandle Plains
Tulia
Happy
Claude
Goodnight
Childress
Estelline
Texline
Clayton
Texan Charged as Agent Impersonator
Dallas June 6 Van Grady Lindsay 26 faced a charge of impersonating a department of justice agent using fake credentials to cash worthless checks at Post Garza County during the narcotic agent slaying probe. An arrest warrant was ready as he recovered from a wound from an accidental pistol discharge last night.
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Dallas
van Grady Lindsay
Department of Justice
Lindsay
Post
Garza County
Japan Threatens Drastic Action in North China
Japanese military and diplomatic officials warned of drastic action in North China unless issues are settled to Tokyo’s satisfaction. Observers expect Japan to advance toward occupation of Tientsin and Peiping, though specific plans were not disclosed.
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Shanghai
Japan
China
Tientsin
Peiping
Who's Who in Amarillo Ad Offers Flooring Service
A classified notice in the Amarillo Business Directory promotes a flooring contractor who can sand and refinish floors affordably. The ad, featured daily on the Want Ad page, appeals to homeowners seeking a high quality job at a good price.
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Amarillo
Want
NRA Policy Debates On Codes and Tax Plans For Social Goals
Three proposals to preserve NRA aims surfaced as Congress prepared an abridged NRA code and studied gift and inheritance taxes. The administration ordered a special study of interstate compacts while labor leaders and business chiefs push voluntary codes and enforceable labor standards for interstate commerce. Industry groups praised the voluntary approach as steel firms move to sharpen standards.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Henry J. Parkman, Jr
Massachusetts
NRA
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Capital Hill
Harper Sibley
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Arthur D. Whiteside
Dun and Bradstreet, Inc
New York
Iron and Steel Industry
Missing East St Louis couple feared foul play
A forged travelers check belonging to George M rus of East St Louis and his wife with Mr and Mrs Albert Heberer of Duquoin, missing since May 22, was found at Toyah Texas. A photostatic copy was identified by Lorius' secretary Frances Hardwick as forged. The couples left May 19 and last word came from postcards dated May 22 from Albuquerque New Mexico. DOJ agents joined the search yesterday.
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East ST. Louis
Ill
George M. Rus
Albert Heberer
Duquoin
Toyah
Texas
Lorius
Frances Hardwick
Albuquerque
N. M
Department of Justice
Big Shots Lead Demo Program at State Convention Opening
Four prominent Democrats including Elliott Roosevelt first vice Tingley of New Mexico James Allred Texas governor and John L All are set as speakers at the state convention opening in Amarillo Roosevelt and McCarty head the Young Democrats clubs with Clyde McCarty Dalhart praised for driving the gathering Allred aided the convention’s move to Amarillo and its overall success.
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Elliott Roosevelt
Tingley
New Mexico
James Allred
Texas
John L. All
McCarty
State Organization of Young Democrats
Clyde McCarty
Dalhart
Young Democrat Clubs of
Roosevelt
Allred
Amarillo
Thompson discusses Texas oil and gas proration hearing
Chairman FE O Thompson of the Texas Railroad Commission announced a statewide proration hearing in Austin for June 17 to review field conditions for July production orders. An earlier June 14 Amarillo session will cover Panhandle gas matters and other oil and gas issues, with testimony from operators affecting records.
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Austin
Tex
FE. O. Thompson
Texas Railroad Commission
Amarillo
Panhandle
Thompson
North
West Texas
West Texas highways claim of unequal treatment voiced
A. Burk secretary of the State Highway Association told a meeting that West Texas has not been getting a square deal in highway construction. Gib Gilchrist, the state highway engineer, said the department aims to apportion contracts where work is most needed and welcomed criticism.
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WAGO
U.P
West Texas
A. Burk
State Highway Association
Texas
Gib Gilchrist
Flame Throwers Depart Civita Vecchia for East Africa
A detachment of 100 Italian flame throwers left Civita Vecchia today to introduce a new European armament type into East Africa. The unit departed by rail and road amid military preparations and international interest in the deployment.
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Civitavecchia
Italy
East Africa
Ickes Endorses Thomas Bill For Oil Controls
Secretary Ickes declared voluntary oil codes failed and urged action on the Thomas oil bill. He noted President Roosevelt’s need for new legislation after the NRA ruling and said the industry might need public utility status if not regulated otherwise. Fahy commented on continued scrutiny.
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Ickes
Thomas Bill
Washington
Roosevelt
Petroleum Administrative Board
Supreme Court
NRA
Thomas
Sion
Charles Fahy
Sunshine State Democrats Open Texas Convention in Amarillo
About 150 Young Democrats from New Mexico arrived in Amarillo for a Texas convention session. Governor Clyde Tingley greeted the delegation, delayed by flat tires, as NM officials led by Joe Gallegos and state officers entered the Herring Hotel.
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New Mexico
Sunshine State
Amarillo
Texas
Clyde Tingley
J. R.roy Cullum
Roy S. Walker
Violet
Roosevelt to Spend Weekend at Hyde Park Home
President Roosevelt will depart late tomorrow to spend the weekend at his Hyde Park, New York home. He will travel to West Point on Wednesday to award diplomas to the graduating class and then return to Washington to review the Shriner parade arriving for a convention next week.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
New York
West Point
Military Academy
Capital
Governors Addresses Set For KGNC Broadcast Tonight
KGNC Amarillo will air two gubernatorial addresses from Municipal Auditorium. Gov Clyde Tingley of New Mexico speaks first around 8 15 pm, followed by Gov James V Allred of Texas. The program runs 8 15 to 9 30 pm for New Mexico listeners and those unable to attend.
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KGNC
Amarillo
Clyde Tingley
New Mexico
James V. Allred
Young Democrats
Municipal
Texas
Havana Kidnap Contact Fails Over Large Ransom
Former Senator Antonio San Miguel, 78, hostage with four servants, saw a $286000 ransom attempt fail when the messenger could not reach the kidnappers. Gardener Jose Franco also kidnapped. no ransom dispute among captors. Police deny four suspects held at Camp Columbia.
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Havana
Antonio San Miguel
Jose Franco
San Miguel
United States
Army Secret Service
Camp Columbia
Pampa Counts 600 Old-Timers at Pioneer Roundup Parade
Highlights of Texas history from Coronado to Texas independence 1836 fill the street as Pampa hosts its second annual pre centennial and pioneers round up. About 600 old timers who came to the Panhandle at least 25 years ago register while descendants enjoy a street dance. noted attendees include G. M. Black of Groom and Mrs. George A. Simpson of Canadian.
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Pampa
Texas
Coronado
Texas Panhandle
G. M. Black
Groom
Cantonment
Wheeler County
George A. Simpson
Canadian
Panhandle
Explosive Found in Nasal Spray Incident
Oklahoma City report states J B Preeny narrowly escaped after nitro glycerin was found in a nasal spray bottle at a physician office. Attendant Mrs. Fred Coleman and Dr. M Smith could not explain the explosive's presence. Police investigate motive and source.
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Oklahoma City
J. B. Preeny
Fred Coleman
Freeny
M. Smith
Texas Parley Likely to Set National Pace
West Texas Young Democrats convene in Amarillo for a two day convention with governors Clyde Tingley and James Allred and Elliott Roosevelt among speakers. Oklahoma delegates arrive as Elliott Roosevelt speaks this morning. Events include a noon barbecue, a Crystal Ballroom dance, and a KGNC broadcast of speeches.
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Roosevelt
Clyde Tingley
New Mexico
James V. Allred
Amarillo
Pampa
Elliott Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Ross D. Rogers
McCarty
Dalhart
Tingley
Allred
KGNC
Herring Hotel
Crystal Ballroom
Herring
Potter County Club
Tom Seay
Tri-State
Amarillo and West Texas Friday Weather Outlook
Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies across Amarillo and west Texas Friday with unsettled conditions in New Mexico. Expect possible showers in north central and northeast areas, and temperatures showing daily highs around the 90s with cooler morning lows reported from yesterday.
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Amarillo
West Texas
100Th Meridian
New Mexico
Pbs Asus
Ra.m
Boy Kidnap Victim Helps Agents Describe Hideout
Nine year old George Weyerhaeuser provided clues about his captors’ hideout as federal officers released a boy describing a gray two gabled house. He recalled possible second floor movement and a nearby water body while searchers scoured Issaquah area for the dwelling.
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Tacoma
George Weyerhaeuser
Issaquah
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Harmony Marks
John L. McCarty
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