Milkmen's Strike Blocks Georgia Roads With Milk
Angry farmers blocked a Conyers highway with railroad ties and dumped milk as part of a dairy strike near Atlanta. A second halt occurred near Forsyth, with 100 gallons spilled, despite a federal injunction. Pedigree Dairies sought contempt citations against protesters. the Georgia Milk Producers Confederation said it opposes violence.
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Atlanta
Conyers
Forsyth
Big Distributing Company
Bascom Deaver
Macon
Deaver
Georgia Milk Producers Confederation, Inc
Underwood Charged with Murder in Collingsworth Slaying
Dude Underwood, 25, was charged with murder after the slaying of Amos Marchbanks, 30, at a dance held near the Underwood home ten miles northwest of Wellington. The case, tied to a dispute reportedly linked to Marchbanks dancing with Underwood’s wife, faces a November trial term after a court of inquiry adjourned for more witnesses.
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Wellington
Collingsworth
Luther Gripble
Dude Underwood
Farmer
Amos Marchbanks
Underwood
Marchbanks
Here
Gribble
Paul Hardy
Lutie
Weather outlook for Amarillo and West Texas region
Partly cloudy skies on Tuesday with a chance of showers in Amarillo and surrounding areas. West Texas expected to be mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the northern portion. New Mexico shows unsettled conditions with occasional showers in the north and east portions, mild temperature change. Precipitation for the prior 24 hours was 0.49 inches.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Sweetheart Named by Panhandle Old Settlers Association
Miss Patrick, daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Patrick of Clarendon, was elected Sweetheart of the Panhandle Old Settlers Association at the annual meeting held last Wednesday. Her father, a pioneer Panhandle banker, serves as retiring president of the organization.
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Panhandle Old Settlers Association
Patrick
W. H. Patrick
Clarendon
Pioneer Panhandle
Texan Drowns in Pecos River Flood Near Lovington
C. C. Baker a 35 year old from Paducah Texas drowned when swept into the Pecos River while riding a mule across the Jalisco bridge near the Harroun ranch. The bridge was underwater and Baker along with the mule disappeared in swirling floodwaters. His body was later recovered buried in sand near the bridge. The flood pushed Pecos tributaries to bank full and a nearby bridge nine miles north was washed out. Skies cleared seeking fairer weather.
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Carlsbad
N. M
New Mexico
C. C. Baker
Paducah
Texas
Pecos
Loving
Jalisco
Harroun Ranch
Baker
Black River
Roswell
Here
New Mexico Splits Republicans Nominate Two Tickets
In Albuquerque on September 26 a Republican split left two complete slates for November. The regular wing nominated its ticket at the state convention while the progressive faction, which blocked the meeting, also formed an executive committee and named its slate. Albert B. Simms was chosen to succeed Senator Bronson Cutting as national committeeman.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
Bronson Cutting
Albert B. Simms
Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms
Old Guard
Senator Cutting
Garner Sees World Series Hope on Early Campaign Swing
Democratic VP nominee Speaker Garner rushed through conferences in New York on Sept 26, eyed a ball game and praised the “beautiful” situation. He predicted strong railroad support and said Roosevelt’s impression might end his own tour plans. He noted plans for possible East and South stops, with California focus.
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New York
Garner
Roosevelt
National
Robert Jackson
Speakers’ Bureau
California
Texas
Roosevelt comments on Fortune story about income
James Roosevelt, son of Franklin D. Roosevelt, rejects Fortune magazine's claim of a $42,500 annual income for the Governor and Mrs. Roosevelt. The piece notes his father has always valued independence and has never been out of a job. The article mentions the Roosevelt Hyde Park fortune.
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James
Roosevelt
Fortune
Hyde Park
Wichita Falls Turns Pages Back 50 Years at Jubilee
Amarillo figures prominently as Wichita Falls opens a three day Golden Jubilee marking its 50th anniversary. Ed Hardin Walter Barlow and Wilbur C Hawk travel to the scene as locals enter a festival with 50 000 attending. An address by David Lefkowitz and remarks by Gov Edwin P Morrow highlight the event.
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Wichita Falls
Amarillo
Mason King
Chamber of Commerce
Ed Hardin
Amarillo Hardware Company
Walter Barlow
Great West Mill
Wilbur C. Hawk
News-Globe
Calico
John Public
Fort Sill and
Commanche
David Lefkowitz
Dallas
Gandhi ends death fast after six days in India
Mahatma Gandhi resumes food after six days and five hours on a water only fast. British government accepts a compromise electoral system meeting his caste Hindus and untouchables objections, prompting his doctors to declare recovery likely amid celebrations in Simla and other Indian assemblies.
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Poona
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Vedora
London
Great Gulf
Simla
Indian Legislative Assembly
Council of State
President Hoover asks wage talks deferment for railways
Secretary Doak announced Hoover wants railway labor representatives and major railways to suspend wage-reduction discussions until year end. The president earlier told leaders to defer until January 1, noting the current agreement lasts to February 1 and economic conditions should clarify by year end.
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Washington
Doak
Hoover
Democratic Execu tive Committee Set for Austin Meeting
Chairman Maury Hughes announced a state Democratic executive committee meeting in Austin on Saturday the first under the new chairman chosen at Lubbock. The national committee delegates most duties to state groups for the Roosevelt Garner ticket while Gov Sterling contests Mrs Ferguson’s nomination. Republican Orville Bullington tours urging Democrats opposed to Ferguson.
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Dallas
Maury Hughes
Democratic Executive Committee
Austin
Lubbock
Hughes
Sterling
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Orville Bullington
Wichita Falls
Ferguson
Mrs Borah Makes Further Progress Toward Recovery
Boise Idaho September 26 Mrs William E Borah wife of senator William Borah is reported to be steadily improving from psittacosis or parrot fever Dr Ralph Falk physician in charge issued a bulletin noting steady improvement since midnight United Press report
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Boise
Idaho
William ©. Borah
Ralph Falk
Borah
William E. Borah
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An advertiser touts EXTRA bedroom savings turning into extra spending money. A Want Ad service offers to craft attractive ads and promises QUICK RESULTS by sending 35,000 readers to the call center at 6262. A courteous adtaker will assist.
Outbreak at Ohio Collieries Fuels Guard Crackdown
Gov. George White sent National Guard units to the Hocking Valley after a fresh mining war claimed two lives. An 18 year old boy died in Hollister during a crossfire at No. 267 mine. Two guards were arrested on manslaughter charges after officials said shots were fired into a home.
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Columbus
Ohio
Hocking Valley
George White
Ohio Collieries Co
Hollister
Boyd Vincent
Luhrig
Cash Tedrow
Vincent
Clarmont Banfield
John Bolin
National Guard
White
Athens
United Mine Workers Officials Released
Springfield Ill Sept 26 Officials of the United Mine Workers were released as a tense scene unfolded with striking coal miners threatening action but held back by authorities. The incident occurred amid ongoing labor unrest and intensified security measures in the city.
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United Mine Workers
Springfield
Ill
New Mexico Democrats move to select party ticket
New Mexico Democrats at the pre convention wind up matters with keynotes and committee appointments. Delegates resume at seven to hear reports and begin choosing their ticket while hoping to nominate presidential electors, congressman and governor before adjournment.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
Lamy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tropical Storm Hartwell Tracks Between Virgin Islands
Meteorologist P. E. Hartwell reports a powerful tropical storm centered between St. Croix and St. Thomas at 7 PM, moving toward Puerto Rico’s east coast as residents prepare for possible impacts.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
P. E. Hartwell
St. Croix
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Ranch guest of London visits Panhandle Old Settlers
Ranch guest of London, a visitor at the J A Ranch near Clarendon, is the grandson of Mrs. Cornelia Adair, former owner of the Donley County ranch founded by an English company about 75 years ago. He joined Clarendon friends for last Wednesday’s Panhandle Old Settlers Association meeting.
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London
Clarendon
Ritchie
Cornelia Adair
Donley County
Panhandle
Richardson Pleads Guilty in Lubbock Murder Case
B L Richardson of Lubbock pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 20 years in the state penitentiary for the May shooting of F W Brown near Lubbock. He was the second of three defendants in the case to face trial in 99th district court before Judge Clark M Mullican.
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Lubbock
B. L
Barber John) Richardson
State
F. W
Leather Hat
Hugh Walker
DeWitt Bomer
Bell County
Walker
Jess Covington
Paving Okay for State Highway 5 in Donley County
Donley County commissioners ordered immediate paving of State Highway 5 through the county by issuing warrants to purchase right of way. The route will be graded drained and paved at state expense, reducing distance by about four miles and eliminating six grade crossings. Construction could begin in three to four months with bids later.
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Panhandle
Donley County
Texas Highway Commission
Donley
State Highway Department
Donley Bay
Armstrong Couny
Fort Worth & Denver
Clarendon
Lelia Lake
Hedley
W. J. van London
Amarillo
van London
West End
Armstrong County
Armstrong
Claude
Armstrong Counties
Gulf of Mexico
Corpus Christi
Galveston
Texarkana
Texline
Potter County Election Contest Drifts Toward Uncertain Result
In 108th District Civil Court Judge W E Gee reopens hearings as a county commissioner race between Percy Gibbs and Quincy Ford faces possible one vote edge and a maverick ballot from precinct 15. Key numbers 293 and 153 drive scrutiny over legality of votes amid near ten illegal ballots. A decision is expected Tuesday morning with outcomes potentially tying the race or deciding a single winner.
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Potter County
108Th District Civil Court
Percy Gibbs
Quincy Ford
W. E. Gee
Judge Gee
Gee
Texas
Hal
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Britain
Mahatma
Mrs. Borah
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Swirl
M. H. W. Ritchie
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