Pennsylvania Relays Open With 3000 Athletes At Franklin Field
The thirty fourth annual Pennsylvania relay carnival begins at Franklin Field Philadelphia with more than 3000 athletes from across the country. Decathlon entries include Penn freshman Barney Berlinger Oklahoma's Tom Churchill Vernon Kennedy Bethan winner Virgil Elliott Dan Kinsey and Olympic hurdler. Tryouts start for five Olympic decathlon events on opening day and Saturday features Charley Paddock against Pennsylvania stars Folwell Scull Lamonn Boille and John Ball in the 175 yard dash.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Dan Kinsey
Chicago
Charley Paddock
Folwell Scull
Lamonn Boille
John Ball
Gavuzzi Extends Lead in Transcontinental Foot Race
Peter Gavuzzi of England reached the fifty fourth control at Ellisville Missouri after 45.6 miles in 6 11 11. His 2057.8 mile total time stands 343 20 08 with a lead of 1 49 35 over Andrew Payne of Claremore Oklahoma who finished fourth. Phillip Granville placed second in 6 22 11 with 383 03 22 elapsed. John Salo was third at 7 07 41 880 40 58. Ed Gardner and Payne tied for fourth in 7 27 55.
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Associated Press
Ellisville
Peter Gavuzzi
England
Sullivan
Los Angeles
Gavuzzi
Andrew Payne
Claremore
Okla
Phillip Granville
Hamilton
Canada
John Salo
Passaic
N. J
Ed Gardner
Seattle
Payne
Gardner
Stop Signs At Rail Crossing In Amarillo
Amarillo drivers who ignore stop signs at railroad crossings face arrest and fines under state and city law. Police say many slow only or speed through, endangering safety. last night a few arrests were made for disturbing the peace and drunkenness.
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Amarillo
Dr Horn to Address Teachers at Local Meeting
Dr Paul Whitfield Horn president of Texas Tech at Lubbock will speak at the teachers meeting in the High school auditorium at 9 30 tomorrow morning. over 200 public school teachers expected to attend. A noon luncheon in the High school cafeteria will honor Dr and Mrs Horn with Mrs Gervis Taylor in charge. Entertainment by public speaking pupils led by Mrs Daisy Persons features Sharlene Barker Andrew McIntosh Richard Hogan Troy Price Bob Brummel and Fancher Upshaw.
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Paul Whitfield Horn
Texas Tech College
Lubbock
W. A. McIntosh
Horn
Gervis Taylor
Daisy Persons
Sharlene Barker
Andrew McIntosh
Richard Hogan
Troy Price
Bob Brummel
Fancher Upshaw
Work to start soon on last of city projects in Amarillo
Amarillo moves toward a multi million dollar municipal upgrade program with the final phase including a new sewerage disposal system. Frank Parrott of Tucson oversees the start of construction on the $121 000 bulk bid. The plant will be built north east of the city, emptying into East Amarillo creek then the Canadian river. Plans also discuss turning the 640 acre site into a park and airport.
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Amarillo
Jeff D. Bartlett
Frank Parrott
Tuscon
Arizona
New Lyric Club Is Introduced At Amarillo High
The Amarillo High school Lyric club under Miss Lorraine Welch debuted during the regular chapel service. The group includes Gladys Townes Evelyn Wiley Virginia Gaddis Evelyn Lewis Carm en Thompson Maxine Gregg Erma Wiggett Marjorie Pierpoint Elizabeth Mancum Clarice Reker Pauline Rogers Bonita Cazzell Helen Sutton Elizabeth Jamison Dorothy Fowlkes Jean Jennett Genevieve Reece. A saxophone quartet Durwood Gordon Tom Metz Dorothy East and Jack Morris performed. The event was part of a band concert directed by Prof. Oscar Wise.
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Amarillo High School
Lorraine Welch
Gladys Townes
Evelyn Wiley
Virginia Gaddis
Evelyn Lewis
Carmen Thompson
Maxine Gregg
Erma Wiggett
Marjorie Pierpoint
Elizabeth Mancum
Clarice Reker
Pauline Rogers
Bonita Cazzell
Helen Sutton
Elizabeth Jamison
Dorothy Fowlkes
Jean Jennett
Genevieve Reece
Durwood Gordon
Kid Day Parade Lights Up High School With Colorful Dress
Senior class at the high school celebrates Kid Day with unusual costumes and rides. Students wear rainbow socks roller skate to school and parade through the morning. Ice cream and cake are served at the school this afternoon. Paris weather reports dust and soot lowering visibility per forecasters.
Flu Epidemic Moderating Says City Health Official
Dr. R. M. Walker city health officer says influenza sweeping the region is moderating with warmer weather. He warns the public to treat the illness seriously, dress warmly, and stay in bed when run down until fully recovered.
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R. M. Walker
Nine villages near Corinth leveled by quakes
London April 27 Nine villages close by Corinth were leveled by new earthquakes Wednesday night. The Vienna correspondent of the Daily Express said there was additional loss of life in the region.
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United Press
London
Corinth
Vienna
Daily Express
Loree Relinquishes Railroad Holdings Amid Consolidation
Loree sells his stock in the Wabash and Lehigh to the Pennsylvania Railroad for 68 million dollars as part of the Eastern Railway Consolidation involving about 50 000 miles of track and billions in property. The deal ends his bid for a fifth trunk line between coasts and closes after weeks of bargaining with W C Atterbury and other railroad interests.
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New York
Leonor F. Loree
Eastern Railway
Loree
Lehigh
Pennsylvania Railroad
W. W. Atterbury
The
Pennsylvania
Alleged Slayer of Mother Granted 20000 Bond
Ottawa April 27 Harry Hill, a youth accused of matricide, was admitted to a $20,000 bond after Judge Joe A. Davis sustained the defense challenge to the jury list for his second murder trial and continued the case until next September.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Harry Hill
Young
Joe A. Davis
Peace at Last in French Colonies Worldwide
The article notes France’s global colonies with mixed populations under a League of Nations framework. Syria remains a trouble spot with Abd el Krim imprisoned on Reunion while Druse leader Sultan Altrache is at large in the Houran. Population figures imply significant reconciliation to French rule amid various colonial holdings.
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League of Nations
Morocco
Abdeol-Krim
Reunion
Sultan Altrache
Drusen
Syrian Desert
Houran
Australia
French Guiana
Indiana
French Empire in Morocco and Asia Under War Era Voices
A 1910s-era description notes French colonial possessions in Africa and Asia during war, with populations in Fez, Damascus and Indo China. It asserts large Muslim populations under French rule, embedding identity claims of Algerians to Madagascar and other colonies as part of France.
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Paris
Morocco
Syria
Fez
Damascus
France
Mohammed
Algeria
Sudan
Equatorial Africa
Indo- China
Madagascar
Reunion
Ocean
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Gulf of
Boxing Team for Olympics Announced by Committee
The American Olympic boxing squad of sixteen was unveiled by Jacob Stumpf of New York. The eight champions from the national AAU championships and eight runners up will sail for Amsterdam. Tommy Lown is suggested as captain, a first since 1912, according to Stumpf.
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Boston
Jacob Stumpf
New York
Olympic Boxing Committee
Hyman Miller
Los Angeles
John LI
Daley
Waltham
Masa
Harry Devine
Warco
Gene Bianco
Pete Magio
Cleveland
Edward Kaufman
George Russo
Carmwan Tosailling
Allyn Stillman
St. Louis
David Maier
Milwaukee
Royal Elliott
Alhambra
Cal
Spike” Webb
Naval Academy
Tommy Lown
Stumpf
Roy Mercer
Poker playing spoils youths says Minnesota pastor
Rev. Charles L. Grant of Faith English Lutheran Church in St. Paul told the church men’s club that poker playing at home by parents sets a poor example. He warned that it teaches greed and avarice to children who imitate what they observe.
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Fy International News Service
ST. Paul, Minn
Charles L. Grant
Faith English Lutheran Church
Haye Seeks Room Change as Afghan King Arrives at Crillon
In Paris at the Hotel Crillon, the French film star Haye faced a sudden room swap as a royal visit loomed. A conference paused while attendants announced the King of Afghanistan would soon stay there, prompting the departure of Haye before the king's arrival. Meanwhile, reports from Serbia claim Gypsy thieves contaminate food with their own blood to deter informants.
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Quota Haye
Crillon
Haye
Afghanistan
Serbia
Royal Hotel Room To King Of Afghanistan
Paris reports Will Haya leads film doms in the United States but must yield to European royalty during ongoing negotiations. The notice hints at shifting power dynamics in early spring.
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International News Service
Paris
Apri
Will Haya
United States
Europe
Army Captain Drowns Off Honolulu Rocks
Captain Harry M. Thatcher of the Army Quartermaster Corps stationed at Fort Armstrong Honolulu was washed from Kali Hiwai Kaun rocks by a large surf while inspecting equipment. Rescuers attempted to reach him with a rope but currents pulled the body away.
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Honolulu
Harry M. Thatcher
Army Quartermaster Corps
Fort Armstrong
Kali Hiwai Kaun
Thatcher
Reeeve
Weather Delays Western League Games Amid Rain
Inclement weather halted four Western league games on Thursday as Tulsa and Oklahoma City could not play the third game of their series at Oklahoma City. Wichita and Amarillo also faced rainouts. Omaha moved into a tie for the lead with a 6 to 5 win over the Demona. Denver Bear led Pueblo in a 7 to 5 victory, lifting Denver to second place. In Davis Cup play Spain defeated Chile 3 to 2, advancing to the second round and set to meet Germany in the European zone semi finals.
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Oklahoma City
Wichita
Amaerillo
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Tulew
Maines
Spain
Chile
Germany
Greece
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