Holiday violence toll rises across nation in long weekend
The Associated Press reports 321 violent deaths across 48 states and D C during Labor Day weekend with auto crashes leading at least 225 deaths. Incidents include drownings stabbings shootings and fires across multiple states. Ohio California Michigan New York Illinois show high counts.
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Roscoe Turner Beats His Jinx In Thompson Trophy Flight
Roscoe Turner, famed speed pilot, won the 300 mile Thompson trophy at the National Air Races in Cleveland. He achieved a record 283.419 mph in the Turner Laird Pesco special, finishing well ahead of rival Earl Ort on, who faced motor trouble. Detroyat’s previous mark of 264.26 mph was surpassed as Turner claimed a second Thompson trophy with a confident, high speed run.
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Roscoe Turner
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Earl Orton
Michel Detroyat
Rudy Kling
Florida
Kling
Jacqueline Cochran
Oriman
San Diego
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Ortman
Bremberg
Steve Wittman
Oshkosh
Wis
Red Wittman
Leigh Wade
New York
Buenos Aires
Joe Mackey
Findlay
Ohio
Wade
Mackey
Army
Frank Hawks
Wedell-Williams
What It Means Tammany Is Exposed by Dewey
A courtroom sketch of Tammany Hall in operation emerges from thousands of testimony pages in the Hines racket trial. The narrative outlines how district leaders fix judges, hamstring police, manufacture votes, and finance campaigns, shaping careers and city control. The system ties judges and prosecutors to the district boss, promising advancement in exchange for loyalty. Continued on Page 7, Col. 3.
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United States
Blood stained clue in eight year old murder case
Police found a blood covering stone and strands of hair as the sole clues in the slaying of eight year old Barbara Driscoll in Portsmouth. An ex convict questioned denied involvement but said he had been in the railroad yards during the night. Rockingham County Attorney Stephen Wheeler said he believed the child was attacked with intent to commit a criminal assault. The hairs will be compared with those in custody as the investigation continues.
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Greater Reich Is Theme When Nazis Rally
Dark clouds of fear of a new continental war spread as anti-aircraft fire rattled over central Europe. France moved reserve troops toward the German front and Nazi crowds cheered for a bigger Reich while French and German forces manned defenses near the Maginot Line and on the Franco Spanish border.
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Chilean Nazis purged quickly in Santiago putsch
In Santiago a Chilean Nazi coup attempt failed as police forced rebels from the state university and the ten story workers' insurance building. One policeman was killed and several wounded, including two secret service agents, as police cleared floors. Former president General Carlos Ibanez was arrested while visiting an infantry school tied to the coup.
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FDR Pleads for Defeat of New Deal Betrayer
News from Spain reports Gen. Juan Yague's troops advancing near Gandesa on the Ebro front with heavy artillery dominating cross roads at Venta de Camposines and Corbera. Government air raids hit Torrevejía and Salt port. a 500-ton sailing vessel was struck but not sunk. In Maryland, President Roosevelt urged Democrats to elect Rep. Davis J. Lewis to the Senate, calling the party liberal and pledging to keep it so.
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Army flier praises English Field airport plan
An army aviation official urges Amarillo to build a first class field at English Field for about 150000 dollars. The plan includes three caliche runways, a hangar and administration building, with most funds potentially from the federal government. Runways would be 120 feet wide and laid on the current turf, four inches thick after compaction.
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Panhandle's Playground Opens Arms for Sixteenth Fair
The Tri-State Fair returns as Panhandle’s playground with clowns, costumes, rodeo by Beutler Brothers, and nightly Cavalcade of Hits fireworks. Highlights include Smith the clown and free attractions, plus Hereford exhibits and prize Southwest products. Ray Pinkeyey, president, expects the best fair since 1922.
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Clyde Barrow's Mother Is Shot in Dallas Tale
A shotgun blast at a Barrow gang related filling station in Dallas left Mrs. Cum mie Barrow gravely wounded while bystanders Louis Francis and 28 year old S J Baldy Whatley faced injuries. L C Barrow, newly released from prison, visited his mortally hurt mother and predicted her death as Whatley was held without bond awaiting word on her condition. The shooting followed a tavern melee between Whatley and L C Barrow.
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Baldy” Whatley
James M. Hamlin of Farwell Dies at 94
Farwell resident James M. Hamlin, 94, died at Baptist Hospital in Clovis after a week of medical care. Born in Pittsburgh on November 28, 1843, he married Mary J. Gilman on October 12, 1870. Survivors include two children, James D. Hamlin and Mrs. Anne H. Overstreet, both of Farwell. He moved to Farwell in 1906 to join his son.
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Dollar Day in Amarillo Spurs Shopper Frenzy
Today Amarillo celebrates Dollar Day with round silver dollars or equivalents touted as nearly equal to gold value. Merchants offer an unusual line of bar gains and bargains sure to attract crowds.
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Amarillo Labor Has Big Day on Labor Day
Labor Day celebrations in Amarillo drew about 600 railroad workers and families to Jack Hall's Ranch for a lunch, games, talks by Fort Worth and Denver and Santa Fe officials, and a swing dance. A Labor Day parade showcased many crafts with the painters and decorators union winning the float contest. Thousands watched the 45 minute procession and a long line of Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks cars emphasized union strength.
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G. RB. Reed
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Amarillo
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Perkins urges AFL CIO peace on Labor Day clash
Secretary of Labor Perkins appealed for reconciliation between the American Federation of Labor and John L Lewis over mounting jurisdictional disputes. She warned wage earners would suffer if factions fail to unite, stressing loss of influence for all sides and the public interest. Neither side moved toward compromise in recent statements, with no signs of ground given.
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John L. Lewis
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A. F. Or
Committee For Industrial Organization
Joseph Padway
Weather Summary for West Texas and Mexico
Partly cloudy with local showers in north and west portions and warmer readings in the Panhandle on Tuesday. In Mexico the forecast is generally fair on Tuesday.
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Farinacci rises in Italian fascism amid anti clerical shift
In Rome the anti Semitic drive and clashes with the Papacy grow as Roberto Farinacci, once Mussolini rival and now a Minister of State, reemerges as a fiery advocate within the Fascist leadership. Farinacci, pushy and uncompromising, influenced Mussolini during Matteotti’s murder crisis and urged hardline action.
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