Texas Democrats split over repeal issue at state convention
On eve of the Texas Democratic convention, repeal advocates pressed for a clear pro repeal declaration or a referendum on the eighteenth amendment. Harmony leaders predicted the convention would back Garner and stay out of the prohibition debate. The showdown centers on whether to present a unified front or pursue an explicit repeal stance.
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Houston
Texas
John N. Garner
Uvalde
House of Representatives
Lone Star
Steve Pinckney
W. K. Hopkins
Harmony
Woodul
Walter Woodul
Garner
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
State Democratic Executive Committee
Weather glimpse for Amarillo and West Texas
Partly cloudy and cooler conditions forecast for Amarillo and surrounding West Texas regions. The forecast covers Amarillo and nearby areas with cooler temperatures expected Tuesday, along with fair skies in New Mexico and variable readings by hour from yesterday.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Judge Wilson Denounces Witness as Perjurer in U S Liquor Trial
In U S district court at Pampa Judge James C. Wilson harshly denounced government witness H E Bell calling his testimony false as the third day of defense presentation in the Gray County liquor conspiracy case concluded. Bell had admitted a prior Coleman County conviction on conspiracy to rob a bank, with the judge remarking the witness had already lied. The defense prepared to rest its case amid indications the trial would end today with a brief government rebuttal.
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Pampa
U. S. District Court
James C. Wilson
Gray County
Wilson
H. E. Bell
Maj. E. A. Simpson
Bell
Coleman County
Vets Seize Freight Train as March to Washington Nears
Adjutant General Carlos E. Black said Illinois National Guard troops would be sent to East St. Louis within hours after a group of 300 wartime veterans marching to Washington seized a Baltimore and Ohio freight train. Reports say about 30 cars were held near East St. Louis as the railroad refused free transport to Cincinnati.
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Springfield
Ill
Carlos E. Black
Illinois National Guard
East St. Louis
Washington, D. C
Black
Fred E. Sterling
Rockford
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Cincinnati
Ohio
Billie Bob Baker Still Improving
Billie Bob Baker, eight, son of Mr and Mrs B T Baker, is improving at Northwest Texas Hospital. Mr Baker, a cashier at Amarillo National Bank, was in Washington DC assisting with the Amarillo barbecue party when Billie Bob fell ill and returned home Sunday.
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Billie Bob Baker
Northwest Texas Hospital
Billie Bob
B. T. Baker
Baker
Amarillo National Bank
Washington, D. C
Amarillo
Leonard Newberry Appointed Goodnight Postmaster
The Post Office Department announces Leonard Stacy Newberry as postmaster of Goodnight, succeeding Mrs. Matie E. Johnson who resigned. The change is effective today, May 23, with Newberry taking over duties.
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the News
Washington
Leonard Stacy Newberry
Goodnight
Matie E. Johnson
Post Office Department
Senate panel backs Cochran bill punishing mailed threats
The Senate Judiciary Committee reported favorably on the Cochran bill to punish those who send threatening letters through the mails.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Night Club of the Air entertains Amarillo crowd
Radio show from WKY brought to City Auditorium by Christensen and his famous band with the Leftholtz Sisters. About 2,500 shoppers attended the event as 700 couples danced during intermission. The group touted as America’s most popular radio band drew praise for rhythm and melody.
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Amarillo
Radio Digest
America
Christensen
Leftholtz
Har
Amarillo College Budget Cuts Slated for 1932–33
Amarillo College trustees approve a 37 500 budget for 1932–33, cutting salaries about 15 000 while preserving all departments. English biology chemistry language history economics math business education public speaking remain, with part time instructors reduced and a six week study hall plan to curb failures.
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Business Administration
Supreme Court Upholds Texas Load Limit on Trailers
The U S Supreme Court sustained Texas laws limiting size and weight of load bearing commercial motor vehicles on state highways. The ruling says states may regulate wear and hazards from heavy trucks in absence of federal controls, safeguarding interstate commerce from private discretion.
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Washington
Texas
Supreme Court
Ed Sproles
Hughes
Congress
Amarillo Wins 66 Convention Vote On Route Promotion
The Highway 66 Association at Shamrock voted to hold the 1933 meeting in Amarillo and launch a $10,000 publicity drive to promote the 66 Route to Olympic traffic. President Tompkins was reelected. Roy Smith became national first vice president.
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Amarillo
Shamrock
Highway 66 Boosters
Panhandle
America
California
Victor Barnett
Tulsa
Mr. Barnett
T. E. Johnson
C. B. Barker
Miami
Charles Tompkins
Tompkins
Highway 66 Association
Roy Smith
Tucumcari
National First
J. D. Hanna
Santa Rosa
New Mexico
J. W. Knorpp
Groom
Texas
Walter Blackburn
Elk City
Oklahoma
New York
New Mexico Commission
Texas Highway Commission
Jericho
Texas Commission
Oldham County
Guy Hill
Shamrock Chamber of Commerce
South Plains gets downpour with heavy hail reported
Rain driven by a south wind drenched the South Plains with 0.5 to 1 inch of moisture reported by Fort Worth Denver and Santa Fe dispatchers. Lubbock recorded over an inch with heavy hail while Plainview and Grover saw showers. Clouds lingered over the Panhandle with more rain expected before morning. Amarillo forecast partly cloudy and cooler.
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South Plains
Panhandle
Fort Worth
Denver
Santa Fe
Lubbock
Plainview
Grover
Rock Island
Youth Killed by Live Wire in Lubbock Garden
Nat Jordan, 23, was killed when he touched a charged garden wire during a May storm in Lubbock. The wire snapped from a city primary electric line, sparked across the Jordan home, and rendered death instantaneous. A doctor and local workers attempted revival but were unsuccessful.
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Lubbock
Nat Jordan
Jordan
B. T. Jordan
B. B. Ward
Reward urged to help capture Lindbergh baby killers
A $25,000 reward loomed for tips in the Lindbergh baby case as pursuers widen inquiries by mail. Governor Moore prepared to authorize the payment with legislative backing, while lawmen circulated handwriting samples from ransom notes. Moore also recounted encounters with Capone gangsters offering help for a price, and noted a public approach to him by four men near midnight.
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Hopewell
N. J
Trenton
A. Harry Moore
New Jersey
John F. Condon
New England
Condon
Moore
al Capone
Charles A. Lindbergh
Capone Gang
Scarface
Lindbergh
Texas G O P Harmonious at Texas convention prep
Texas Republicans in Mineral Wells moved to select 49 delegates for President Hoover at the state convention. U S Goen of El Paso named temporary chairman as party unity prevailed. John W Philp of Washington and Dallas predicted speakers voiced strong Hoover support.
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Texas
Herbert Hoover
el Paso
U. 8
Goen
Hoover
John W. Philp
Washington
Dallas
Nolte
J. A. Jiner
Henderson
J. W. Bradford
Marshall
A. E. Sweatland
Lufkin
Gerald Fitzgerald
H. E. Exum
Amarillo
W. H. Holmes
R. B. Creager
Brownsville
House Rejects Beer Tax Bill In Record Prohibition Vote
The House, 228 to 169, rejected the O'Connor Hull beer tax bill as part of a broad prohibition record for the 1932 campaign. Votes crossed party lines. Blanton objected to a second amendment vote while Garner did not vote. Hull urged farm representatives to back the measure, citing barley market growth.
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William L. Beale
Associated Press
Washington
House
Congress
O'Connor Hull
Blanton
Tex
Garner
O'Connor
N. Y
LaGuardia R
Ways and Means Committee
Crisp
Robert Ingersoll
McLeod
Mich
Hull
Dress makers advertise in Woman's Column for summer outfits
Betty urges readers to check the Want Ad Section for dress makers offering spring sewing and children's summer clothes, suggesting hiring local makers for kiddies’ outfits.
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B. W. Barry
U. S
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Air
Board OF Trustees
Amarillo College
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North Panhandle
Buckeye
Virginia Ferree
Columbus
Miss Ferree
Helena
Ohio State University
Browning Dramatic Society
H. C. Marshall
Farmer-Laborite
Betty
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