Hoover Names MacArthur as Chief of Staff
Major General Douglas MacArthur was named chief of staff of the army by President Hoover to succeed General Charles P. Summerall. The appointment follows Hurley’s recommendation, with MacArthur moving from the Philippine Department to the Ninth Corps Area in San Francisco after Summerall retires November 20.
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Army
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Charles P. Summerall
Hurley
MacArthur
Ninth Corps
San Francisco
Phillipine Department
Charles P. Sum
Meune-Argonne
Heat wave broken in Amarillo as showers ease heat
The Amarillo area cooled to 82 degrees as overcast skies and a breeze reduced heat. Tonight and tomorrow forecasters expect unsettled and partly cloudy weather with thundershowers in West Texas. President Hoover pledged full government aid to drought relief amid wide regional distress.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Mississippi
Middle West
prominant American thinkers in desert choice and world trade
The column discusses a thought experiment on choosing three people to survive a desert trek. It critiques leadership and self‑preservation versus altruism. It also covers U S immigration, wood pulp from Russia, labor, and wheat price policy, arguing consumption and population growth drive demand. The piece cites Edison Ford Williams and mentions policy debates on immigration and farm production.
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Mr. Legge
United States
Poison Victim Pauline Craig in Critical Condition
Police reports state Pauline Craig wife of "Red" Craig is in critical condition at Northwest Texas hospital. She was rushed from her Hollywood apartments at 1601 Buchanan Street around midnight Monday with two physicians attending.
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Pauline Craig
Red” Craig
Northwest Texas Hospital
Hollywood Apartments
Buchanan Street
Reed, See vie for Kansas governor post in heated primary
In Topeka on August 5, the Republican gubernatorial primary focuses on farm relief policy and personal clashes. Governor Clyde Reed harps on his record and opposes the Federal wheat reduction plan, while his rival Frank See challenges for the nomination amid sharp exchanges with supporters such as David Mulvane.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Clyde M. Reed
Interstate Commerce Commission
David W. Mulvane
Federal Farm Board
Frank
Women Derby Entries Head List For Flight Race
The unofficial entry list for the San Diego to Chicago Women’s Air Derby shows pilots from Long Beach to Los Angeles and Chicago among the 25 to 65 mile contestants. The fliers will stop at English Field on August 21 for a large air show marking the derby opening.
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San Diego
Chicago
Gladys O'Donnell
Long Beach
Marjorie Borg
Danbury
Conn
Ruth Barron
Hollywood
Florence Lowe Barnes
San Marino
Cal
Elizabeth Haywood
Los Angeles
Juanita Burns
Jean LaRene
Marie Graham
Nogales
Ariz
Vera Baum Walker
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Margaret Perry
Culver City
Bobby Trout
Ruth Elder
Hold Man for Failing to Stop After Crash
Calvin Davis is held in the city jail on complaint of J. W. Bentley after a motor car collision at Sixth and Harrison. Two witnesses identify Davis as the hit and run driver. Bentley’s car was damaged but no injuries were reported.
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Calvin Davis
J. W. Bentley
North Fairmount
Davis
Sixth and
Harrison
Charles Harris
Angelus
O. G. Wheeler
West Sixth Avenue
Bentley
Woman Suffers From Shock In Auto Wreck
Mrs. H. C. Winters of Tyler Street remained in Northwest Texas Hospital with nervous shock after her car collided with Bray on Tenth Avenue and Carolina Streets about 8 PM Sunday. Passenger Mrs. J. W. Shipley at Jarrett Apartments suffers bruises from the crash.
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H. C. Winters
Tyler Street
Texas Hospital
Bray
Tenth Avenue
Carolina Streets
J. W. Shipley
Jarrett Apartments
Fifteen Men Held On Vagrancy and Related Charges
Fifteen men were held Tuesday morning on charges including vagrancy disturbing the peace drunkenness and hit and run driving as transfers to county jail were prepared. The report mentions Boxwell Bros ambulance services.
Zuta to be buried in cheap Kentucky grave
Chicago gangster Jack Zuta who died in a Wisconsin dance hall will be buried in a $40 casket in a private Kentucky plot with no official attendance. His cousin Old The Ginsberg of Middleboro says the Orthodox service will be quiet with no crowds or flowers, and the money will not finance a public spectacle.
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Chicago
Jack Zuta
North Side
Kentucky Village
Zuta
Alfred J. Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Delafield
Wis
the’ Ginsberg
Middleboro
Bandits Bodies Displayed As Warning In Mexican Town
Five bandits executed after raiding Tenango del Valle were displayed in the public plaza as a warning to others. Troops captured the raiders and shot them shortly after the attack. one civilian was wounded during the raid.
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Associated Prensa
Tenango del Valle
Mexico
Courthouse Firing Probe Opens as Grand Jury Reassembles
Sherman Texas August 5 The Fifteenth District Court grand jury revisits the Grayson County courthouse arson case from May 9 with Texas Atty General staff aiding. Earlier indictments against 14 suspects remained unsettled as the room burned and a mob threatened Black residents. A second line of reporting notes a Preston collision injuring about 100 people with 14 in serious condition near Blackpool excursion trains.
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Tex
Fifteenth District Court
Grayson County
William A. Wade
Texas
Court House
Dallas County
Texas Rangers
Preston
Blackpool
Allred Speaks Here Tonight In Amarillo
Jimmy Allred of Wichita Falls arrives in Amarillo on a Western Air Express flight from Dallas. He will speak to Amarillo citizens at the courthouse lawn at 8 90 tonight about his attorney general candidacy after a day spent meeting supporters and prior runs.
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Jimmy Allred
Wichita Falls
Western Air Express
Dallas
Allred
EL Paso
Amarillo
Wichita
Archer
Young Counties
Three Men Die in Explosion at Stamford Chemical Plant
Three workers were burned to death and another severely injured in an explosion and fire at Richards & Company chemists in Stamford. Fire loss is estimated at 35000 dollars. The blast, likely sparked by static electricity igniting alcohol fumes in the dehydrating department, occurred today at the plant.
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Associated Press
Stamford
Conn
Richards & Company, Chemists
Interior View Of New $500000 Baptist Church Auditorium
View of the First Baptist Church auditorium during dedication services held this week. Decorations honor the late Rev. G B Tumblin, father of Mrs. Masterson, with gifts from Mr. and Mrs. RK B Masterson Jr. crafted by New York artist Charles Schnorr.
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First Baptist Church
RK. B. Masterson, Jr
G. 8. Tumblin
Amarillo Eyes Naming City Park Largest in City
City officials consider naming Amarillo’s largest park now called city section park. A ballot poll is proposed to let residents choose a formal title. The park includes an 18 hole golf course a lake trees and bridle paths.
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Amarillo
City Section
Heat Wave Breaks with Scattered Rain Across Texas
The Associated Press reports a lengthy Texas heat spell easing in parts with rain in West Texas. Crop damage grows as corn and cotton suffer. Wichita Falls hits 105 for 17 straight days while Sweetwater falls to 70. A federal agriculture survey will report next Monday on drought impacts and regional renditions. President Hoover notes ongoing conferences on the drought and a department led survey to assess nationwide conditions.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texaa
Texas
Sweetwater
Wichi
Wallroad
Oklahoma
Abilene
Dublin
Wichita Falls
Department of Agriculture
Hoover
Hyde
Legge
Roach Statement Condemns Armory Plan for School
Dr. P D Roach longtime Amarillo school board member condemns expansion of military training and construction of an armory at Amarillo High School. He notes school tax limits and enrollment needs, says armory plans were not discussed, and recalls prior half time military instruction approved in 1928.
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Amarillo
PD. Roach
Roach
R-100 Repairs Near Finish
Montreal August 5 repairs of the R-100 damaged fin may be completed by tomorrow evening enabling a flight over Canadian territory if weather permits. A statement from the Canadian department of national defense said repairs could finish by Wednesday evening if conditions improve.
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Montreal
Department of National Defense
Fair Officials And League Extend Thanks
The Junior Welfare League and the Tri-State Fair Association thank participants and helpers for the Midsummer Horse Show on Saturday night. The success boosts faith and paves the way for larger shows in Amarillo and surrounding area. Signed by Willis Thompson and Wilbur C. Hawk.
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Junior Welfare League
Tri-State Fair Association
Amarillo
MHS
Willis Thompson
Wilbur C. Hawk
Tri-State Fair
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