Byrd Returns From Pole Flight In Hero’s Welcome
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd arrives in New York after flying over both poles, hailed by hundreds of thousands. He describes life in Little America, notes Antarctic coal reserves, and clarifies that Carmen Land is not land, attributing confusion to ice ridges pushing up.
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Borger Wins Partial Court Victory in Contract Suit
Borger secured a partial win in its suit to cancel contracts with Southern Construction Co of Houston. A district court jury awarded $4,000 to the company for work performed, while cancelation of $365,000 in construction warrants remained unresolved, the verdict implying contract termination.
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Amarillo Weather Forecast For Friday
Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas calls for generally fair conditions Friday with possible local thunder showers in the Panhandle and extreme west. New Mexico remains unsettled with a temperature change during the day. Hourly readings show a variable pattern with high around the mid 80s and lows near 68.
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Amarillo grain men brand Oliver charges as unfounded
Amarillo area grain men branded G T Oliver’s charges that farmers cannot find storage for their wheat as unfounded. They said terminal elevators nationwide will store wheat and urged farmers to use their own judgment on selling or storing. They noted limited Panhandle storage but affirmed farmers have storage options.
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France protests U S tariff and warns of reprisal
Paris officials urged retaliation after the United States raised tariffs. The customs committee of the French chamber of deputies adopted an order noting that higher duties will reduce French exports, raise tensions in international trade, and disrupt economic equilibrium. The committee planned to submit the measure to Prime Minister Tardieu.
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Big Spring Chosen Meeting Place of Railway Trainmen
In Galveston on June 19 the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and its ladies auxiliary held their fourth annual joint convention. Big Spring was unanimously chosen as the next convention site. An executive committee will decide whether the gathering occurs in 1931 or 1932, with the meeting concluding tomorrow.
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Love to Speak in City Tonight in West Texas Governor Bid
State Senator Tom Love of Dallas will address Amarillo and the Panhandle tonight at 8 in the district courtroom. The speech, broadcast on KGRS, is part of his West Texas governor campaign tour with J W Hardy. Additional Panhandle dates include Plainview June 21, Lubbock June 21, El Paso June 23, Pecos June 24, San Angelo June 25, and Tyler June 28 with the announcer to be named.
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Senate acts on Bishop Cannon report and river clause
The lobby committee report on Bishop Cannon went to the Senate. The Senate adopted the Blaine amendment to the Illinois waterway clause of the rivers and harbors bill. The House received Coyzens resolution to suspend railroad mergers with committee amendments. Congressional action completed on reorganizing the federal power commission.
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Veterans Relief Bill Held Up by Sen Reed
Washington June 19 Senate advocates of the Veterans Relief Bill pressed for a Saturday session to speed action after Senator Reed Republican Pennsylvania refused an immediate vote. Reed's stance prompted speculation of possible presidential opposition.
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Santa Fe hires 60 train and engine men for harvest
Santa Fe officials announced that sixty train and engine men laid off during an enforced reduction have been rehired this week to handle the 1930 grain crop. Officials said enough local workers are available, so no new hires will be needed beyond these transfers.
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Jewelry Theft At Hurst’s Jewelry Company
Burglars shattered the display window of Hurst’s Jewelry Company at Eighth and Polk Streets and stole about $2,000 in diamonds and high grade gems. Police have fingerprints and other clues but no arrests yet. loss not insured, with 69 to 75 pieces missing including wedding rings. The robbery was discovered after midnight by a patrolman. ring cases and fixtures were scattered, and a blood-stained handkerchief was found at the doorway.
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World title mat bout at 10 tonight in Amarillo
Tonight at Butler Field Amarillo hosts a four world championship stakes wrestling card headlined by Jack Reynolds defending his welterweight title against Cal Farley. The event draws heavy advance crowds, with tickets near 10 000 sold and more than 10 000 expected. Northeast Third Street will be a one way street from 6 pm as Mayor police coordinate parking and transportation for the weigh in and curtain raiser. Preliminaries begin at 8 30 with a five man battle royal leading to the main event.
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Maniac Killer Known and Boy Saw Him at Spot
A man matching the Queens Slayer description shot and critically wounded Morris Horwitz in Brooklyn as he started his car. The assailant entered the vehicle, demanded speed, struck Horwitz with a pistol butt, then fled. Police pursue hints linking a released from Kings Park Asylum suspect, Joseph Attica, to two Queens killings. A 15-year-old boy Edward Miller said he saw a man near Noel Lowley’s auto murder scene, suggesting a possible confrontation ahead.
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Single Death Veiled Stirs Unified Forces on Prohibition
A veiled death rumor tests unity among groups pressing for or against dry law enforcement. Despite lack of verified details, factions maneuver to align with or oppose stringent liquor controls as authorities pursue clarity amid public concern.
Chicago Eyes End of Gang War After Lingle Killing
June 19 Chicago reports elaborate plans by Mayor Thompson the reorganized police and city council to solve the journalist Jake Lingle murder and purge the underworld. Police Chief John Alcock vows reforms and a crackdown, while gangsters lay low amid the intensified drive.
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McKee murder trial jury panel completed in Lamesa
In Lamesa on June 19 prospective jurors were questioned in the Ira McKee murder case. Defense counsel asked about self-defense or sanity pleas and participation in the reward fund. The state seeks the death penalty. The panel was reduced to 113 potential jurors. McKee's sister and her daughter attended the session.
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Straw Vote Report Sees Governor Clint Ferguson Favored
The first straw vote of the season is reported by George Tyson in district court coverage. Clint Ferguson leads the tally with strong support, signaling potential momentum in the governor’s race.
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Spectacular rally boosts share prices in upturn
New York June 10 The swiftest rebound in share prices since the autumn crash continues the upturn in leading markets. After the close the New York Fed cut rediscount rate from 3 percent to 2 1/2 percent the lowest since 1914, signaling a turning economy amid broad commodity gains.
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New York Federal Reserve Bank
Wheat shipment sparks harvest readiness in Amarillo
Sixty three cars of wheat reached Amarillo today with about 60 cars from outside the city. One car tested 63.6, nearly the best ever received here. Moisture is low, most cars test under 60 pounds, and beans indicate readiness for harvesting and mill use. Kearney Grain & Steed company paid 73 cents per bushel yesterday.
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Stake Out New Auto Building at Tri-State Fair Grounds
Foundation for the new automobile building at the Tri-State Fair Grounds was staked out yesterday. Oscar Randall, contractor, expects to have the building ready by August 15 with steel already ordered. Remodeling of the cows and hog barns is nearly completed and bids for painting will be let by the county commissioners today. Barns should be finished within four days, says fair president Wilbur C. Hawk.
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Davidson may back Clint to block second primary
Austin June 1 Indications from sources close to Lynch Davidson suggest he may withdraw from the governor’s race but back Sen. Clint Small in the second primary. Davidson hinted at an important statement Friday as he weighs whom to oppose to finish, with Mayfield Love and Ferguson named as possible targets.
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Hotest Day In Amarillo Weather Records For June 1986
Yesterday tied the hottest day of 1986 at 94 degrees in Amarillo with the prior day at 93.7. June's first 17 days showed normal temperatures while past years show extreme highs such as 105 in 1924 and 106 on June 17 that year. The forecast calls for generally fair weather with possible scattered thundershowers at night aiding harvest.
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