Oldham Stock Farmer Dies in Amarillo Hospital
Albert Benjamin Fuqua 65, Oldham County stock farmer and Arizona fruit grower, died yesterday afternoon in Amarillo after several weeks illness. He came to Texas in 1901, lived near Claude and Wildorado, held bank and townsite interests, and traded Texas holdings for Arizona fruit ventures. Survived by widow Cora. four sons Carl Clay C A Jack. three daughters FE DeShong Merle Kistler Gaylon Franklin. Funeral by N S Griggs and Sons.
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Albert Benjamin Fuqua
Oldham County
Arizona
Amarillo
Mr. Fuqua
Texas Panhandle
Virginia
Armstrong County
Claude
Wildorado
Wildorado Bank
Bank Executive Tells Of Daring Robbery
J Roy Knox vice president of the First State Bank of Big Sandy testified in a district court trial about a May 10 armed robbery by masked men. He described being forced to the floor, bank employees moved to a vault, and his order to open the safe as Tommie Woodward stands trial.
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Gilmer
J. Roy Knox
First State Bank of
Big Sandy
Tommie Woodward
Knox
Ex-Wife of Oil Man Gets New Divorce
Mrs. ene Gray, first wife of Jean Paul Getty, ends another marriage by divorcing Frederick C. Gray in Los Angeles. She testified he deserted her a year ago. She had previously divorced Getty and is the daughter of William Ashby, a Texas figure and former Ochiltree County sheriff.
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Los Angeles
Ene Gray
Jean Paul Getty
Frederick C. Gray
Jury Hears Death Penalty in Negro Robbery Case
Marshall jurors verdicts bring death sentences for Roscoe Young and Henderson Young in separate robbery with firearms and assault cases tied to a Longview to Arkansas crime spree. National Guardsmen guarded the courthouse as trials proceeded and security remained tight through hearings.
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Marshall
Marhall
Roscoe Young
Longview
Awallenilla
Lou Laawasues
Texas Rangers
Henderson Young
Douglas Reed
Arkansas
Reed
Retail Bread Prices Highest in Years
Federal officials report retail bread prices at seven year highs as flour costs ease from a year ago. D E Montgomery of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration notes higher average wages and payroll in baking but wages account for only part of the spread between ingredient costs and wholesale bread prices.
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Washington
D. E. Montgomery
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Marine struck by two cars in Havre de Grace injures leg
Jens M. Jensen a Marine from Texas was hit when two cars collided while attempting to avoid him. He was taken to a hospital in Havre de Grace with a mangled left leg a concussion and shock.
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Havre DE Grace
Jens M. Jensen
Texas
Appeal To Motorists For Visitors Arriving By Train
Clay Thornton and Bill Beechler appealed to Amarillo motorists to greet visitors arriving on two special trains within minutes. The Rock Island train from Tucumcari arrives at 10 40 and the Santa Fe train from Portales Roswell and Clovis at 10 50. Courtesy stickers will guide drivers to the Tri State Fair.
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Clay Thornton
Chamber of Commerce Good Will
Bill Beechler
Amarillo
Rock Island
Tucumcari
Santa Fe
Portales
Roswell
Clovis
Stinnett
Tri-State Fair
Guest Pays Hotel Bill 37 Years After Due
Thirty seven years after a guest left the Hofheinz Hotel without paying a $10 bill, W D Hofheinz son of the original owner receives the payment from a San Antonio man who asked not to be named. The incident reflects lasting conscience in a changing world.
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San Marcos
Hofheinz
W. D. Hofheinz
San Antonio
Miniature Trench Silo Shown At Tri State Fair
An educational feature at the Tri State Fair grounds will display a filled miniature trench silo this morning. E R Duke, superintendent, announced the project by the agriculture department. Grain sorghums will be placed in the silo under the direction of George W Barnes beef cattle specialist with the Texas Extension Service. The silo sits directly east of the agriculture building.
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Tri-State Fair Grounds
Agriculture Department
E. R. Duke
George W. Barnes
Texas Extension Service
Legion Elects Doherty as National Commander Amid Military Boost
The American Legion chose Daniel Doherty of Woburn Massachusetts as national commander after endorsing broad increases to the U S military establishment including a navy larger than any other nation and a standing army of 180000. The convention also denounced communism fascism and nazism and urged laws against advocacy of overthrow of the government while reporting aliens who support such aims.
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New York
American Legion
Daniel Doherty
Woburn
Mass
United States
19Th Legion Convention
Fifth Avenue
Doherty
Ray Kelly
Detroit
Virginia
Washington State
Stephen Chadwick
Seattle
Washington
Four Panhandle Towns Send Bands to Tri State Fair
Four Panhandle cities sent large delegations to Amarillo's Tri State Fair each with a 35 to 45 piece band. Wheeler led by Dub Lummis performed at rodeo and on KGNC. McLean and Perryton followed with radio programs and parades, Plainview reported record crops and led its 45 piece band. Special trains from Tucumcari and Roswell Clovis Portales arrive today as Stinnett gains official day.
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Panhandle
Wheeler
Raymond Water
Wheeler County
Taff Holloway
H. E. Nicholson
Bob Holt
J. Lee Gilmore
Dub Lummis
KGNC
McLean
C. H. Leeds
Wilbur Hawk Memorial
T. A. Landers
McLean News
T. J. Coffee
Witt Springer
C. O
Perryton
Ochiltree County
Plainview
Pete Smith
Hale County
Amarillo
Polk Street
Bill Beechler
Clay Thornton
Fair
Chamber of Commerce
Robert C. Davidson
Smith
Tucumcari
Clyde Tingley
Roswell
Clovis
Portales
Worker Dies of Burns in Oil Field Explosion
Paris dispatch reports B. J. Jones aged 43 a Talco oil field worker died from burns today after a gasoline can exploded when a lamp was upset.
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Paris
B. J. Jones
Talco
Navy fliers injured in tanker crash near San Diego
Two navy pilots were injured when their aircraft collided with an oil tanker off San Diego California today. The incident occurred during an unidentified flight over the harbor area with no further details available about the tanker or the extent of injuries.
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San Diego
Cailif
Navy
Newspaperman Dies in Burlington at 87
Lewis P. Thayer known as the dean of Vermont newspapermen died at age 87 in Burlington. The longtime journalist and editor left a lasting mark on Vermont media. His career spanned many decades and he was widely respected in journalism circles.
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Burlington, Vt
Lewis P. Thayer
Vermont
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity
Partly cloudy with possible light showers Friday and cooler conditions. West Texas west of the 100th meridian remains mostly cloudy with scattered showers likely in the west and north portions Friday. Texas and New Mexico show unsettled Friday with cooler conditions toward the east. Amarillo temperatures by hour show a morning low around 3 a.m. rising to 9 and 10 a.m. with max around 82 to 83 degrees. 24 hour precipitation ending 4 p.m. yesterday was 0.03 inch.
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Amarillo
West Texas
100Th Meridian
Exico
Japanese Air Forces Rain Death on Chinese Cities
Japanese air forces bombed numerous cities across Eastern China including Canton and surrounding towns. Canton reported thousands dead or wounded in two days of heavy bombing while Nanking escaped near miss after raids. Eyewitnesses described panicked civilians, mass casualties, and fires as foreign observers noted no government or military targets damaged in Canton.
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Shanghai
Japan
China
Canton
Nanking
United States
Britain
France
Germany
Yangtze River
Yangtze Valley
Famous Dancer Seeks Divorce
Chicago report states Tyrene Casti McLaughlin, famed dancer, files for divorce from Major Frederic McLaughlin in Superior Court citing cruelty. She seeks division of jointly held property and custody of two children Barbara Irene 12 and William Foote 8. The couple married November 28 1923 and live with Chicago Black Hawks owner.
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Chicago
Tyrene Casti
McLaughlin
Frederic McLaughlin
Superior Court
Chicago Black Hawks
McLaughlins
Barbara Irene
William Foote McLaughlin
Robert E. Cantwell, Jr
Rival Unions Pitted Against Each Other On Picket Line
In San Francisco on September 23, A F of L teamsters and CIO longshoremen faced off on the docks with 200 to 300 teamsters wearing picket badges. The action aimed to halt vessel loading and threaten harbor disruption, but no violence or work stoppage occurred as both sides talked amicably on the piers.
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San Francisco
A. F. of L. Teamsters’ Union
C. I. O. Longshoremens’ Union
A. F. of L
East Bay
CIO
President Roosevelt Sees Improved Corn During Western Trip
aboard the Roosevelt train en route to Seattle the president spoke from a rear platform at Clinton Iowa praising corn prospects and calling the trip one of inspection. Mrs Roosevelt joined him saying she was happy to see the crowd and the corn looks fine.
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Roosevelt
Seattle
Clinton
Midwest
Auto Skid Fatal in Palo Pinto Jumps Shoulder Crash
J. B. Plum, 58, of Okeham Oklahoma, was killed when his auto skidded on the gravel shoulder and struck a concrete culvert west of Palo Pinto. The fatal accident occurred today as the vehicle left the highway.
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Palo Pinto
J. B. Plum
Okeham
Okla
Here
Two Trains Bring Delegations to Tri-State Exposition
Gov. Clyde Tingley guests New Mexico Day as two special trains arrive from Florida? corrections aside, with hundreds by motor. Rural School Day draws thousands to Alamarillo. ports Portales and Clovis bands aboard second train. Stinnett to send a band as Friday promises large crowds.
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Clyde Tingley
New Mexico
Sunshine State
Tri-State
Almarillo
Tingley
Circus Parade Returns on Rural School Day at Tri State Fair
The A G Barnes and Sells Floto combined circus plans a second parade today at 10 30 A M down Polk Street echoing last Monday’s route during the fair opening. Tickets are on sale at City Drug No 1 on Polk.
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Tri-State Fair
Ernie Young
Polk Street
Tri-State
A. G. Barnes and Sells Floto Combined
Pircus
City Drug No. 1
Banner Day At Southwestern Exposition Draws Large Crowds
Yesterday saw another strong turnout as visiting delegations from Plainview Perryton McLean and Wheeler joined bands for a festive day. Major attractions drew crowds with Beutler Brothers Rodeo and a combined Sells Floto circus, two parades scheduled, and awards totaling about $20 000 in cash awarded by noted judges.
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Ted”Taylor
Plainview
Perryton
McLean
Wheeler
Beutler Brothers Rodeo
Souths West
al G. Barnes and Sells Fl
Crowley United
Berger
Wellington
Shattucky Okla
Amarillo District Telephone Manager Bill Riddle Dies
William G. Riddle district manager for Southwestern Bell in Amarillo died in a local hospital at 1 30 yesterday after noon. He had been ill only a few hours and suffered a heart attack after being rushed from his home at 104 Crest Way. Born May 27 1891 in Omaha Texas he had worked in the company since 1911 rising from lineman to district manager. He came to Amarillo May 1 1935 from Midland where he held a similar post.
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William G. Riddle
Amarillo
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Ape
Crestway
Mr. Riddle
Telephone Company
Midland
Omaha
Texas
Greenville
Riddle
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McCormick Co
Madge Alden Boyd
Virginia Hall
Betty Jo Bloeckson
Mr. Smith
Plainview Chamber of Commerce
Mise June Phelps
W. J. Byron
Perryton Band
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Wheeler Band
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C. O. Green
Dorothy Sitter
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