See No Demo Repeal Clash In Texas
June 12 Austin report notes a Texas Democratic committee meeting to discuss a possible repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Debate centers on authority for a referendum and potential impact on governor race and voter turnout. Wright Morrow and W K Hopkins considered for governor. party to select September convention site and draft platform.
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Austin
Democratic Executive Committee
Texas
Wright Morrow
Houston
W. K. Hopkins
Gonzales
Vfce
Couple Bonds In Alleged Thefts At Pig Hip
Two of ten arrested on various charges Saturday posted bonds. Mr and Mrs F C Barnett bonded for 1000 and 750 dollars respectively in a theft from person case involving $250 from Hugh Densmore of the Pig Hip Sandwich Shop. Ida May Gilbert awaiting 1000 dollar bond. Clyde L Moore, charged with burglary, still in jail without bond.
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Sheriff's Department
F. C. Barnett
Hugh Densmore
Ida May Gilbert
Clyde L. Moore
Shouse Calls Demo Platform Draft Meeting Planned
Jouett Shouse, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, announced an informal platform and resolutions committee meeting four days before the national convention to draft a tentative platform. A majority of committee members have accepted Byrd of Virginia’s suggestion to meet June 23 and discuss less controversial issues to speed up the convention’s work.
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Washington
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
Byrd
Virginia
Houston to seek $3.19 million via arbitration
The Chronicle reports Houston will seek about $3,190,000 in recovery from the Houston Lighting and Power Company. City claims will be submitted to a board of arbitration to pursue the funds.
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Houston
the Chronicle
Houston Lighting and Power Company
Ice mass estimates from polar regions
Dr. W. J. Humphreys of the U S Weather Bureau reports about 4 000 000 cubic miles of ice lie in Greenland the Antarctic continent and Iceland, indicating vast polar ice reserves and their scale.
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W. J. Humphreys
U. S. Weather Bureau
Greenland
Antarctic Continent
Iceland
Akron Mosquito Fleet Aims to Speed Luxurious Airship Travel
Navy airship Akron hosts a mosquito fleet of 19 foot planes used for quick launch and recovery during Pacific maneuvers. Pilots Harrigan and Young man the tiny fighters as engineers shuttle them between the hull and the hangar in a high tech crane operation. Officials say 75 by 60 foot hangar fits 100 passenger capacity in ships of Akron’s size as the era of luxurious airliners dawns.
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AKRON
Navy
Pacific
United States Navy
Germany
Davila Quits Chile Junta Amid Dispute and Opposition
Chilean Socialist government member Carlos Davila resigned after a rift with the junta and foreign policy disagreements centered on Cosach Nitrate Combine. Colonel Marmaduke Grove maintained control as rumors of a new junta circulated, while Davila's departure drew mixed views on foreign interests.
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Santiago
Chile
Carlos G. Davila
Marmaduke Grove
Juan San Montero
Cosach Nitrate Combine
Carlos Ibanez
Senor Davila
Grove
Washington
Associated Press
Junta
Opinion
Cosach
Young People Enjoy Get Acquainted Party
West Amarillo Baptist Church youths held a get acquainted party at Malcolm Dilday's home 1600 Hillcrest Avenue last Friday. The event featured cut flowers, games, and refreshments for attendees including Mangnot Nelson Ernestine Rollins Myrle Cumings Winana Whiteside Naomi Walker Mildred Fox June Harey Monta Lee Simmons Willie Plaster Arden Herrin Lewis Herrin James Erhardt Wade Herrin Ralph Bell and Malcolm Dilday.
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West Amarillo
Peggy Bilbrey Listed for Operation at Topeka Hospital
Mise Peggy Bilbrey of 2207 Fillmore Street is admitted to the Security Benefit Association Hospital in Topeka Kansas for an operation expected to be performed soon.
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Mise
Peggy Bilbrey
Fillmore Street
Security Benefit Association
Topeka
Kan
Navy planes from San Diego reach Pensacola
Seven navy land planes arrived in Pensacola at 5:25 P.M. after a three day flight from San Diego via El Paso and New Orleans to join training activities at the local naval station. The group was commanded by Lieut. Don Smith and pilots included Miers from the U.S. Langley.
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Pensacola
Fla
Navy Land
San Diego
el Paso
New Orleans
Miers
Langley
Don Smith
Dinners for Vets in Stamford Sent Funds to Washington
June 12 report notes a donation of several hundred dollars wired Saturday from Stamford and from Spur and Jayton by ex service stay at homes for Washington meals. The Texas bonus marchers will receive at least one full sized dinner when they reach the capital.
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Stamford
Washington
Spur
Jayton
Brady Pie Supper Sponsored by Loyal Home Club
The Loyal Home Demonstration Club hosted a Brady School pie supper to raise funds for a delegate to Farmers Week in College Station. Miss Rena Belle Roddy won the girls popularity contest. auctioneer Roy Starker tallied a $31.90 total. Laura V. Hamner led as acting chairman with speeches by local candidates and musical numbers by local youth.
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Loyal Home Demonstration Club
Brady
Amarillo
A. C. Roddy
College Station
Rena Belle Roddy
Catherine Allston
Maxine Elmore
Thompson Brothers
Anita Summers
Roy Starker
Potter County
Laura V. Hamner
Tragic drowning ends two lives in Frost pool incident
In Frost near Waxahachie on June 12, Jess Whitfield attempted to rescue his 12-year-old brother Will from a pool tragedy. The effort failed, both brothers died, while their 8-year-old sister, who witnessed the scene, fell into the pool in her excitement and was saved by another boy.
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Waxahachie
Jess Whitfield
Will
Gas well blaze in Jackson kills four as flames roar
A 40 million cubic foot gas well at Jackson, Mississippi erupted in a blazing jet today, already causing four deaths. Officials and oil interests convene talks to contain the fire and extinguish the blaze.
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Jackson
Miss
Jackson Fields
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