Flemington Trial Ties Lindbergh Case to Curtis Hoax
Frank J. Wilson a federal operative testifies Curtis aided the Lindbergh kidnapping inquiry by providing information that led to fruitless investigations. Wilson denies knowing the kidnapers whereabouts and says Curtis’ questioning interrupted the prolonged probe. Colonel Lindbergh tried to jump to a boat during the search, a tale linked to Curtis by W. E. Haskell.
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Flemington, N. Je
Frank J. Wilson
John Hughes Curtis
Curtis
Wilson
Lloyd Fisher
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Fisher
Haskell
Colonel Lindbergh
Relief Bill Accord Neared Public Works Pact
Congressional conferees neared agreement on the unemployment relief public works portion of a 2.3 billion dollar bill. Talks focused on a 500 million dollar Senate public works provision with a tentative deal on expanding Reconstruction Corp borrowing by 1.5 billion for construction loans. The White House was to receive the completed measures including independent offices and navy appropriations.
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Washington
Senate
Hoover
Treasury
Reconstruction Corporation
White House
Congress
Weather Outlook for Amarillo and Nearby Regions
Thursday brings partial cloudiness in Amarillo and generally fair conditions across West Texas and New Mexico. Temperatures rise through the day with clear to partly cloudy skies, highs near the low to mid 90s and lows around 68.
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Amarillo
Viinity
West Texas
New Mexico
Highways Flooded From Clarendon to Hedley After Rains
Heavy rains last night flooded highways and low places from Clarendon to Hedley. Rain totals ranged from one half to an inch from Pampa to Waynoka Oklahoma. Santa Fe dispatcher reports and forecasts partly cloudy weather for Amarillo today.
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Clarendon
Hedley
Fort Worth
Denver
Pampa
Waynoka
Okla
Santa Fe
Amarillo
Repeal Demonstration In Convention Marked By Comedy of Errors
In Chicago June 29 the Democratic National Convention hall saw a repeal plank demonstration erupt into chaos. Chairman Walsh failed to restore order as Gil bert M Hitchcock read the explosive platform text. Mayor Cormack of Chicago waved a banner, mistaken for a Roosevelt image, and tore it up amid chants for repeal. Arkansas women ripped state markers from the line while the Sunflower State standard remained guarded.
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Platform Committee
Walsh
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Omaha
Neb
Cormack
Gov. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Arkansas
Kansas
Massachusetts
Foster Freed as Charges of Criminal Syndicalism Dismissed
William Z Foster, Communist presidential candidate, was freed after charges of criminal syndicalism were dismissed. Foster had spent the night in jail in Los Angeles before plans for a speaking date in Phoenix, Arizona. Police cited insufficient evidence for the charge and the Red squad chief noted the cancellation of the arrest.
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Los Angeles
William Z. Foster
William Hynes
Red
Foster
Phoenix
Ariz
Last Day To Avoid Tax Penalties On Delinquencies
Tax delinquencies incur penalties and interest after today as of July 1. State and county collectors report weak responses from small taxpayers, but expect heavier payments from July salaries. Checks postmarked June 30 may avoid penalties. George Waddill urges timely payments to fund last months salaries.
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George Waddill
Governor Roosevelts Plane Ready For Chicago Trip
Albany New York June 29 a tri motor airplane fueled and with two crack pilots waiting at the airport to fly Governor Franklin D Roosevelt to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago if he secures the nomination. The governor joked about using a submarine and said nothing definite about plans. The plane can cover the Albany Chicago run in under eight hours at 130 miles an hour.
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N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
New York
Swisher County Sterling-for-Governor Club Organized
Special to The News from Tulsa reports the Swisher County Sterling-for-Governor Club being formed with Dr. J. W. Stevens as chairman. A campaign team will be announced soon as support for Governor Sterling’s re election is planned. Governor Sterling might attend the Swisher County Birthday Celebration set for Saturday July 16.
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Swisher County
J. W. Stevens
Stevens
Sterling
Texans Vote to Support Repeal Plank at Democratic Caucus
The Texas delegation voted 67 to 61 under the unit rule to back the majority plank calling for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment at the Chicago Stadium caucus. Sam Rayburn attempted order amid a noisy session while Carter urged decorum and unity for the Houston campaign.
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Garner
Oklahoma
Missouri
North Carolina
Oregon
Georgia
South Carolina
Houston
Sam Rayburn
John N. Garner
Rayburn
Carter
Hull
Platform Committee
Amon G. Carter
Fort Worth
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Omaha
Neb
William Gibbs McAdoo
Six Die As Santa Fe Fruit Train Derailed Near Castle Rock
Six men were known dead after a Santa Fe fruit train wrecked near Castle Rock Colorado. Salvage work by a wrecking crew today suggested one or two more bodies might be recovered.
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Castle Rock
Colo
Allred to Campaign Amarillo and Plainview July 8
Atty. Gen. James V. Allred announced plans for a campaign address in Amarillo on the night of Friday July 8 and a speech in Plainview that afternoon.
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Austin
James V. Allred
Amarillo
Plainview
Democratic Platform Upends Prohibition Plank Vote
In Chicago the Democratic resolutions committee, by a 35 to 17 vote, discarded the anti prohibition subcommittee plank and adopted a repeal of the eighteenth amendment with immediate Volstead Act modification. The six hour session also approved a 27 to 22 plank opposing cancellation of war debts, with a brief platform under 1400 words.
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Chicago
Democratic Resolutions Committee
Walsh
Massachusetts
Alfred E. Smith
Federal Farm Board
Democratic Convention Seethes Over Prohibition Repeal Stand
In Chicago at the Democratic national convention a 20 minute demonstration for repeal of the 18th Amendment and a call for Volstead law modification sparked disorder. Leaders including Alfred E. Smith and Gilbert Hitchcock clashed as the party debated pledging itself to repeal and change the Volstead act. Debate stretched across sessions with divides between wets and drys and Texas California contingents backing repeal efforts.
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Chicago Stadium
Alfred E. Smith
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Nebraska
John Garner Seen As Second on Ticket if Demos Run
Washington July 29 Roosevelt rosiest prospect for ticket as Garner viewed as potential vice president by House Democrats. Garner silent on candidacy while Texas and California supporters push view he could be Roosevelt running mate if New York governor secures nomination. Supporters cite his 900 delegates and leadership of the House as strength for a possible second-place slot.
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Demos
Roosevelt
Washington
Garner
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Chicago
House
Texas
California
Platform Committee
Mississippi
Will Rogers Steals Show At Convention
Will Rogers, the cow boy humorist, stole the Democratic National Convention today in Chicago. He was ushered to the platform from the press stand and entertained with caustic quips about the platform and candidates, drawing a roaring crowd and endearing himself to delegates. He joked about the platform being adopted this week and forgotten next week, praised some candidates, and urged harmony among delegates.
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U.P
Will Rogers
Rogers
Eddie Dowling
Will
Roosevelt
Huey Long
al Smith
Garner
Texas
Ritchie
John Krouton
Yukon
Okla
Oklahoma
Bill Murray
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