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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1939

Page

2

Third term talk stirs reaction from FDR in Washington

Politicians contemplate Roosevelt seeking a new term. E H Birmingham of the Iowa Democratic Committee says he would support Roosevelt if he accepts the nomination. Roosevelt at a press conference declines responsibility for doorstep comments and the third term question lingers.

Washington White House Roosevelt E. H. Birmingham Iowa Democratic Committee Garner Farley Wallace House Martin J. Kennedy New York Kennedy Agriculture Department Ickes Look

Gly-Cas Proves Remedy for Indigestion and Nervousness

Mrs. W. A. Vinson of Corsicana Texas credits Gly-Cas with relief from chronic indigestion gas pains vomiting dizzy spells and nervousness. She reports regular bowel action improved sleep and better appetite after trying other remedies without success. Gly-Cas sold by Fox Drug Co and local druggists in surrounding towns.

Mrs. Vinson

Matricide Trial Under Way

Seven jurors were chosen for the trial of Floyd Pretz, 20, linotypist, charged with killing his mother Mrs. Annis Pretz, a rooming house proprietor, at her home on November 16.

Baird Floyd Pretz Annis Pretz

Supreme Court narrows case against Austin loan firms

Texas Supreme Court, in a ruling on June 7, held the trial court lacked jurisdiction to issue a contempt order against Emory N. Hughes over records in a suit targeting 30 Austin loan companies. The decision could effectively dismiss the contempt action and complicate the state’s bid to shut down the lenders amid allegations of usury and aggressive collection tactics.

Austin Supreme Court Emory N. Hughes Paul Holt Gerald C. Mann Hughes

Drowning Victim Identified After Offshore Find

Miami police announced the body of a woman found three miles off shore is identified as Mrs. Thomas D. Kelly of Miami Beach. Investigators had considered she might be a passenger from the refugee liner St. Louis.

Miami Fla Eddie Melchen St. Louis Thomas D. Kelly Miami Beach

Frat Ops Sere Memphis Plans Pioneer Day Fiesta

Memphis special reports that cowhands will ride again at the Forty-ninth Hall County Anniversary and Old Settlers Reunion on July 27 and 28 with events honoring pioneer traditions and cowmen.

Memphis Fourty-ninth Hall County Old Settlers

Memorial celebration set by Old Settlers planning group

A two day event in Memphis honors cowmen and pioneers with a parade of time from lean cowhand to modern rider. Guests include range bosses from Shoe Bar Diamond Trail J A Mill Tron and Smith ranges with a governor speech and a national rodeo. Exhibits relics and a memorial service accompany a barbecue and specialty windows across the business district.

Lee O'Daniel Old Settlers Old Settlers Association Carroll Smiyers E. M. Ewen W. H. Youngblood J. C. Wells C. C. Meacham Carl Harrison Mac Wilson W. C. Davis Mesdames R.S. Greene John M. Deaver D. H. Davenport W. J. Bragg

Houston Switches to Lower Electric Rates

Houston announces a reduction in electric light rates saving about 500000 dollars yearly for nearly 100000 consumers, effective Monday.

Houston U.P

Detective keeps pistol 12 years without firing it

Memphis detective sergeant Benjamin B. Chatham has carried the same pistol for 12 years and only fired it during Christmas Eve celebrations, reflecting a quiet approach to duty.

Memphis Tenn Benjamin B. Chatham

Appellate Motion Submissions From Multiple Regions

State motion for rehearing cites E. Von Hoover Felix Stone John Woodward Charles B Sharp Johnnie Reed Ex parte Garland Anderson Jerry Brown Vera Wilson from Bexar and Navarre along with Nat Terence from Harris. Appellant motions for rehearing list H Y P Keer Ascension Mart H D Blackshear Marion M Terry Placido Handy, all from various Texas counties. Globe News Want Ads Get Rests.

Hale Griffin Brown A. M. (Arch) Leek Jack Dick Clardy L.L. Powell Jones Wheeler McBride Delta E. Duncan Floyd Harry Lacy Montgomery Gurnie Griffin Dallas J. R. Aiken Palo Pinto Ella Bristow Ella Myers Eastland Lowell Tackett Stanley Ray Tom Green Clarence Smith Wichita Paul Perschard Sr el Paso Robert W. White Gray F. BE. Smith Frio Billie de Lane Extor Joe Roe Collin Richard Hargraves Julian Tijernia E. von Hoover Bexar Felix Stone Ellis John Woodward Parker Charles B. Sharp Johnnie Reed Somervell Ex Parte Garland Anderson Navarre Jerry Brown Vera Wilson Nat Terence Har

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