Plains Retail Lumbermen's Convention Opens in Amarillo
Lumbermen from the Panhandle and neighboring regions gather in Amarillo for the Plains Retail Lumbermen's Association annual convention. Sessions begin at 1 PM with receptions, a 1:30 PM meeting in the W O W Hall, welcome by City Commissioner Fisk, and President Hill's address. Banquet, entertainment, dances, and theater outings follow, plus initiations and talks on sales, credit, and management.
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Panhandle
New Mexico
Oklahoma
The
Plains Retail Lumbermen’s Association
Amarillo Hotel
W. O. W. Hall
Taylor Street
H. W. Galbraith
F. W. O'Malley
First Christian Churchy
Charles A. Fisk
J. E. Hill
U. N. Olver
Palo Duro
J. D. Bowie
R. P. Parcells
Harvey
Southern Baptist convention opens in Memphis with tense debate
The 70th annual Southern Baptist convention began in Memphis as Dr. Len G. Broughton warned scientists to keep hands off theology and Bible. Officers were elected including Dr. George A. McDaniel as president and four vice presidents. The body rejected part of the executive committee report on the international Y M C A movement, planning distribution of copies and further discussion, while preserving the right to withdraw if needed.
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Memphis
Len G. Broughton
Jacksonville
Fla
Baptist Divine
Southern Baptist Convention
Broughton
Metropolitan Museum
Rior
Paine
McDaniel
George A. McDaniel
Richmond
L. J. Bristow
New Orleans
A. A. Boone
B. G. Lowry
Blue Mountain
Miss
J. L. White
Miami
Charles E. Dickens
Arkadelphia
Ark
William L. Pickard
Chattanooga
Mine
Texas A and M faculty member named dean at Tech College
Dr. A. L Leidigh, a prominent Texas A and M College of Agriculture faculty member, was announced as dean of the College of Agriculture at the Texas Technological College in Lubbock after talks with President Horn and Regents. One faculty slot remains for a director of athletics to be filled within a month.
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Lubbock
A. L Leidigh
Texas Agricultural and Mechanics College
College Station
College of Agriculture
Texas Technological College
W. Horn
Regents
Jones
Spur
A. Underwood
Plainview
H. T. Kimbro
Doctor Lehdigh
Man recalls $2 debt as fireman hangs from church steeple
Cleveland May 13 Edward Dunasky fireman trapped with nine others at St Marys Church steeple recalls thoughts of death and a $2 debt to a buddy as flames and smoke engulf the structure. He crawled through a hole, then his lieutenant dragged him to safety amid the blaze and collapsing beams.
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Asancianid
Cleveland
Edward Dunasky
Dunasky
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Peter Gerlack
Tagan
Dia
Grand Jury Returns No Bill in McClintock Death Case
Associated Press reports Chicago May 13 grand jury absolved Julia Shepherd co guardian and foster mother of William Nelson McClintock in both deaths by voting no bill. Husband William D Shepherd still faces indictment for murder. jury left action open on McClintock death to allow further evidence.
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Chicago
Julia Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Emma Nelson McClintock
Shepherd
Teday
Ee Eee
Young McClintock
Ford to buy 400 ships from Shipping Board
Detroit May 13 Henry Ford intends to purchase 400 ships of the U S Shipping Board if the government fixes a fair price. The plan was disclosed after a conference between Ford and T V O Connor chairman of the Shipping Board.
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Henry Ford
Shipping Board
Associated Press
Detroit
Detroit Free Press
U.S. Shipping Board
Mr. Ford
T. V. O'Connor
New Sensation in The Tangle
The Daily News previews a long running serial The Tangle to start a new phase. The story focuses on inner family emotions and heart issues in a modern home. It aims to attract both men and women with its marriage questions and thoughtful discussions.
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Daily News
Water supply key to Amarillo growth says oil executive
N. K. Moody, president of Prairie Oil & Gas, argues a visible water source and the planned $1,759,000 city plant will attract industry. He cites two site options, a dam and lake, and envisions Amarillo serving a 75,000 population, with a lake usable as a pleasure resort under supervision. Moody also notes marketing Panhandle oil via a pipeline to Oklahoma as supply increases.
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N. K. Moody
Prairia Oil & Gas Company
Amarillo
Moody
Panhandle
Oklahoma
Leopold and Loeb fate years in prison, Darrow predicts
Richmond Va May 13 Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb will not live twenty years in Joliet IL penitentiary where they were sentenced for life for the murder of Robert Franks in the belief of Clarence Darrow their leading counsel. Darrow said he visited the boys a week ago and they seemed to adjust themselves to prison routine.
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Richmond
Nathan Leopold
Richard Loebe
Joilet
Robert Franks
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Texas UTs new biology building dedication marks progress
A new $409,000 biology building at the University of Texas was formally dedicated today, closing a three day celebration by students and faculty. In Denver an eastern bankers group announced $4.2 million first mortgage purchases for Western Public Service Company. The Daily Telegraph notes Vatican deposits in England amid bank competition. In Nashville the Epworth League approved a $41,986 budget with projected $45,250 income, leaving a $0 debt and a $100,000 missions fund authorized.
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Austin
Land of Learning and Letters
University of Texas
Denver
International Trust Company of Denver
Eastern Bankers
Western Public Service Company
Colorado
Nebraska
Wyoming
Missouri
Texas
Nashville
Epworth League Board
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Seaman Drowned as Gas Explosion Hits Patrol Boat
Associated Press reports Boston May 13 that Joseph H. Mc Crean seaman on a coast guard patrol boat was drowned after a gasoline tank exploded. W B Milla suffered severe burns. two others escaped by jumping into the water as burning gasoline showered the crew.
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Associated Proas
Boston
Joseph H. McCrean
Coast Guard
W. B. Milla
Eleven Injured As Auto Tragedy Sidelines Grant High Seniors
In Mansfield Louisiana on May 1, an auto crash involving seven junior class members speeding to a picnic skidded, hit a second car with four passengers, and rolled into a ditch. Fatalities named include Lowry Campbell 17 and Lawton Goldsby 27 driver of the other car. Others injured: Mrs Goldsby Aubrey Goldsby nine year old brother Jack Lowrey 16 driver of the picnic car Edwin Ricks Claud Rogers Kathleen Glover Nell Smith with varying injuries.
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Associated Press
Mansfield
Lowry Campbell
Lawton Goldsby
Aubrey Goldsby
Lawton
Lloyd Stone
Goldsby
Jack Lowrey
Edwin Ricks
Claud Rogers
Kathleen Glover
Nell Smith
Mother Dies of Broken Heart Over Missing Son
In South Bend Indiana on May 13 Mrs Isabelle Frame of North Liberty died from a broken heart after her 15 year old son Warran ran away and did not return home. Doctors had warned that the boy's return could save her life and observed her condition worsened after Mother's Day passed without him.
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Associated Press
South Bend
Ind
Isabelle Frame
North Liberty
Warran
Do You Want a Lake Poll in Amarillo For Water Aid
The Daily News and Evening Post survey asks Amarillo residents to vote yes or no on building a dam to create a lake as an auxiliary water source. Engineers estimate $90,000 for a dam, offering a reserve surface water supply for emergencies while wells supply most needs.
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News-Post
Commission
Weather brief for Amarillo and surrounding area
The Amarillo region faces unsettled conditions on Thursday with fair spells and variable winds. In New Mexico, southern areas see generally fair weather while the northern portion stays unsettled with little temperature change expected. temperature readings from yesterday appear garbled.
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Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
Fire Escapes Urged for Texas State Buildings
At the Texas state firemen convention in Cisco a unanimous resolution urged the legislature to install fire escapes on all state buildings. A fire marshal warned that state owned structures include many fire traps, while 400000 Texas children receive fire prevention instruction in public schools.
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Associated Press
CISCO
Texas
Miss Juniper
Mr. Robinson
Marshall
Both Sides To Bitterly Contest Mississippi Ford Suit
Associated Press reports in Jackson Mississippi that W J Miller state revenue agent sues Ford Motor Company for 12 million dollars alleging violations of state antitrust laws. The case returns May 25 with Ford vowing no concessions or compromises and to verify any debt before paying.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
W. J. Miller
Mississippi
Ford Motor Company
Ford Company
W. R. Middleton
State of
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