Stratosphere Ascent May End Drought Hope Chicago
Major Kepner and Captain Stevens plan a July balloon ascent in the Black Hills to study the stratosphere. Chicago scientists including Arthur Compton hail potential medical and energy insights from cosmic rays and atomic research, hoping for new benefits if findings progress.
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William A. Kepner
Capt
A. W. Stevens
Black Hills
South Dakota
Arthur H. Compton
University of Chicago
Kepner
Stevens
Earth
Compton
Study of high altitude air may reshape forecasts
Compton noted that a study of air motion at high altitudes could alter the entire weather forecasting system. He added that some day a daring scientist might go beyond the stratosphere into the tropopause in a rocket plane, but not now.
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Compton
Hay Market Teems Again as Drought Fuels Demand
The world’s largest hay market in Kansas City revives due to drought. North central states import from the Southwest as rains restart pastures. Prices rise $2-$3 a ton for prairie and alfalfa. recent gains lift forecasts to $5-$7 above last year with top alfalfa at 16.50 a ton.
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Drouth
North Central States
Kansas
Oklahoma
Southwest
Illinois
Minnesota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Lake States
Bailey to speak in South Texas on Connally seat bid
Rep. Joseph W. Bailey Jr. plans a campaign tour in Alice, Falfarias, Kingsville, Robstown, and Corpus Christi tomorrow seeking the United States Senate seat currently held by Tom Connally. The trip includes stops across South Texas to rally support.
DeGrassi to Take Vacation Before Assumed Amarillo Postmaster Role
W. D. DeGrassi, nominated postmaster of Amarillo, will likely take office around July 1 after a brief vacation. A Spanish American War veteran, he has lived in Amarillo since 1910 and has spent nearly 25 years with the American Railway Express Company. The Senate confirmed his nomination, following earlier delays and a crowded confirmation day.
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Senate
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DeGrassi
American Railway Express Company
Bond
Wilson
Floyd Cooper
M. W. Cunningham
Mr. Kenyon
Congress
Marvin Jones
Roosevelt
Express Company
C. C. Gibson
Democratic
J. N. Riggs
Congressman Jones
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Riggs
Gibson
M. C. Thompson
City Manager 10 Spend Vacation in Colorado
H. R. Smith city manager of Amarillo left yesterday on a vacation. Smith accompanied by former city manager Bill Durham plans to spend the time fishing near Creede Colorado.
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Colorado
H. R. Smith
Amarillo
Smith
Bill” Durham
Creede, Colo
Campaign Itinerary Across Texas Cities Listed
A political figure plans visits through Linton Beevile Victoria and Cuero with a Thursday schedule including Yorktown Karnes City Floresville and Gonzales. The tour focuses on campaigning efforts in these communities.
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Linton Beevile
Victoria
Cue"o
Yorktown Karnes City
Floresville
Gonzales
Temple Robinson Returns to Amarillo After Year Away
Temple Robinson former city forester and superintendent of Parks has returned to Amarillo after a year away. He spent the past year with the forestry service on an Indian reservation near Holbrook Arizona.
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Temple Robinson
Amarillo
Robinson
Forestry Service
Holbrook
Ariz
Reward posted for loot return in Clarence Willmering burglary
Rewards totaling 150 dollars are offered for the return of loot from a burglary at the Clarence Willmering home 3400 Taylor Street Sunday night. A reward of 100 dollars for loot recovery and 50 dollars for the arrest of the thief are specified. Items taken include a pistol shotgun two pairs of shoes two traveling bags wrist watch kodak hat 12 bed sheets eight suits and 10 tailor made shirts. Entry was made through a front window.
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Clarence Willmering
Taylor Street
Kodak
Harry Krist Sees Better Business In East
Harry Krist manager of the Marion Shoe Salon in Amarillo says business conditions across the East are improving after a buying trip and attendance at a Chicago shoe convention. He notes increased optimism among manufacturers and others in the trade.
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Harry Krist
Amarillo
Krist
Mariton
Polk Street
Chicago
Arrest Suspect in Oklahoma Candidate Slaying
Sequoyah County officers announced the arrest of Otto Davis, 30, as a suspect in the slaying of C. N. Nunn, Democratic candidate for presidency of the State Board of Agriculture, after a chase spanning three states in Sallisaw Oklahoma.
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Sallisaw
Okla
Sequoyah
Otto Davis
C. N. Nunn
State Board of Agriculture
Shield of Faith School Receives Dormitory Permit
The Shield of Faith School has been granted a building permit by the city inspection department to erect a dormitory at 901 North Pierce Street. Rev. Guy Shields receives the permit and expects completion by September 15.
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North Pierce Street
Shield of Faith
City Building Inspection Department
Guy Shields
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