Senate Upholds Reclamation Funds Over Republican Objections
The Senate rejected a bid to roll back House approved reclamation funding for Western states. Senator Bridges argued for House figures but was shouted down. Committee hikes totaling $21.8 million were kept, backing projects in Colorado River Texas Rio Grande Tucumcari and other sites as veterans seek land settlement.
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Washington
Senate
Appropriations Committee
House
Bridges
New Hampshire
Senate Appropriations Committee
Hayden
Arizona
Rio Grande
New Mexico-Texas
Tucumcari
N. M
Rabbit Tricks Up Hat Upsets Magician in Hotel Mezzanine
In St Louis a scribe stages a magic prank during the 18th annual convention of magicians. Arnold Furst searches for his rabbit Oscar while a rival pulls the rabbit from his own hat, proving an amateur can outdo the famed show animal.
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Harman W. Nichols
ST. Louis
U.P
Great Furst
Wee
Arnold Furst
the Great
Oscar
The
International Magicians
Joe Imlay
Acme News Pictures
Furst
Brotherhood
Texas Woman Wins Honorable Mention in Club Essay
Mrs. Grover C. Johnson of Wichita Falls Texas won honorable mention in a General Federation of Women's Clubs essay contest. Her essay describes her work on the farm since 1945.
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Texas
Chicago
Grover C
Johnson
Wichita Falls
Tex
General Federation of Women’s Clubs Land Army
Dallas Negroes File for Party Posts on Demo Primary
Dallas County Democratic Committee Chairman Arthur Stevenson says Negroes cannot be barred as candidates for the July 27 Democratic primary. One or more Negroes have filed as candidates for party precinct chairman.
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Dallas
Dallas County Democratic Committee
Arthur Stevenson
Advertising Notes Pro and Con of Title Fight
Garland Martin, an advertising salesman for Globe News classifieds, notes during a Jaycee luncheon the misprint in a Lewis and Con fight broadcast titled as Lewis and Con. He jokes about his sales charts and lineage as he recalls the humorous error.
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Garland Martin
Globe News
Louis Conn
Lewis and Con
Danish Postmaster Invented Christmas Tuberculosis Seal
Danish postmaster Einar Hol boll conceived the idea of a Christmas tuberculosis seal to raise funds and awareness for tuberculosis. The effort linked charitable postal campaigns with seasonal giving to support health programs.
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Einar Holboll
XIT Reunion Plans Ready
Dalhart June 19 schedule announces the annual XIT Reunion with events for former XIT bands and members. Activities include western regalia dances, registration at XIT Headquarters, a rodeo, a steak fry hosted by W. O. Culbertson Sr., church services, a noon dinner, a polo game, boat rides on Rita Blanca Lake, a XIT parade, and a rodeo in the evening.
Louis-Corbetta Knockout Fails to Break Ring History
The fight ends with Joe Louis announcing retirement after a knockout by Billy Conn. Louis wins a $577,700 share from a gate near $1.93 million, while Conn earns about $337,500. The bout falls short of current gate records, with both fighters returning to civilian life after serving in World War II.
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Billy
Joe
Louis
Conn
Alabama
Detroit
Champ
Manny
Manny Seamon
Levinsky
King Levinsky
Chicago
New York
Army
Navy
War Department
New York Yankee
Mike Jacobs
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Soldier Field
Missoula Student's Car Struck by 33 Bullet Holes
Montana State University student and botanist Maurice Weaver parked in foothills to search for spring flora. On return he found his car riddled with 33 bullet holes and several flat tires, blamed on vandals using a .22 caliber rifle.
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Missoula
Mont
Maurice Weaver
Montana State University
Foothills
Gilstrap recalls the Dempsey Tunney fight night and crowd talk
A post fight note describes Louis predicted to win and a crowd short of Jacob’s hopes. It notes 2,250 police on duty and the vast ring side block nearly sold out to out of town buyers. Preliminary bouts bored but the main event drew a troubled attendance with poor sightlines and high priced seating. Kid skin tanning is cited as a rare, hands on modern craft.
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Louis
Jacob
Ringsiders
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Gatherings
TODAY many groups meet including YWCA tennis classes at city parks. Luncheons for Beryl Needle Club and Modern Matrons Club at 11:30 and 1 pm. Nuevo Bridge Club and Drama Group convene at 1 and 1:30. Highland 4-H sewing meeting shares dirnel skirt lesson with 15 members and 3 guests. An exhibit of club work is planned for June 26 at Wildorado School at 8.
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Wildorado
Highland 4-H
A. N. Green
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E. 8Th
BAU DE Cologne
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Tussy
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Cherge
XIT
Nevis
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Mr. Gilstrap
Sweetbriar Shop
YWCA
Beryl Needle Club
R. B. Smith
Pierce
Ben R. Beck
Nuevo Bridge Club
James Walters
Lincoln
Humphreys Highland Home Demonstration Club
Frank Busby
Russell
Long S Home Demonstration Club
Clyde Byrd
J. M. Durrett
Tyler
Carpenters’ Wives Auxiliary
Carpenters’ Hall
Happy Hour Sewing Club
W. L. Granger
Bryant
Jyg
Ywca Business
Gem Lake Pool
West End
Ellwood Park
Della Crittenden
Poplar Grove
Woodmen Circle
Wow Hall
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Polk
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