Dividing Up GH Seats in House Is Job Reapportionment
Census experts study the 1930 population to allocate 435 House seats. Under the major fractions method several states face shifts, with 26 seats affected. Texas likely gains three seats. most changes require state legislatures to redraw districts before 1932 elections.
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Associated Press
Washington
House of Representative
Census Bureau
Secretary of Commerce
Congress
Texas
Son Tends Still To Avoid Mischief
B. Martin said in Kelso Washington jail that his 14 year old son tended a still to keep him out of mischief. He cited the temptations facing youths as justification for the arrangement. The remark came during questioning about alleged liquor law violations.
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Associated Press
Kelso
Wash
B. Martin
C. B. Dill
Martin
Reporter Encounters Payne at Stinnett Jail During Interview
CALVIN N. MELTON reports in Stinnett of interviewing A D Payne, accused of killing his wife with a bomb in a car, inside Hutchinson County jail. The piece details Payne’s fatigued gaze, the jail atmosphere, andMelton’s impression of whether Payne planned the crime. Funeral notices for Father Ramon M Mestres, pad re of restoration, who married President Hoover in 1899, are reported from San Jose.
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Calvin N. Melton Stinnett
A. D. Payne
Hutchinson County
C. O. Moore
Ranger Service
Rangers
Amarillo
Potter County
Edward W. Thomerson
Charles Bebout
M. M. Scott
Texas
Thomerson
Pampa
San Jose
Ramon M. Mestres
Restoration
Hoover
Monterey
Cal
K C Roberts Mistakenly Referred To As Prize Fighter
In Evanston a motorist labeled by initials causes a stir when Officer Swanson suspects a prizefighter. It turns out the man is K C Roberts a school teacher. he is released after questioning. Also, Mrs Jennie Sue Russell is critically ill with diphtheria at 1009 Fillmore Street though slightly improving.
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Evanston, II
Evanston
Oscar Swanson
Red
Green
K. C. Roberts
Swanson
Kaye” Roberts
Jennie Sue Russell
Fillmore Street
New Ladies Shop Opens in Amarillo This Friday
The Paramount Style Shop, a ladies ready to wear and millinery outlet, will hold its formal opening for Amarillo shoppers on Friday. The event runs through the evening until 9 o clock, inviting patrons to browse the new offerings.
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Amarillo
Plan to Levy New Gas Tax in State
In Austin on August 7 United Press reports the Texas plan to raise about 2.5 million dollars by taxing casing head gas from oil producers. State Auditor Moore Lynn cites an attorney general ruling that casing head gas is subject to the two percent gross production tax on oil, estimating more than 2.6 million dollars due to the state under this ruling.
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United Press
Austin
Texas
Moore Lynn
Attorney General's Department
Lynn
Amarillo Store To Open Under Los Angeles Owner
George Andelson of Los Angeles, California, plans to open a new store in Amarillo after arriving about two weeks ago. He will operate the business regularly at 6 o'clock with Saturday nights excluded. The owner is impressed by the city and intends to establish a local presence.
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Clore
George Andelson
Los Angeles
California
Amarillo
Store Sails On In Post Opening Quiet
The shop remains open and conducting business at a modest pace after a formal opening. No souvenirs are given away, the store letting its value speak. A full line of coats dresses and hats for misses and matrons is offered.
Calotabs Laxative Ad Warns of Heat Related Ills
An advertising note urges Calotabs as the remedy to prevent hot weather illness. It condemns candy laxatives and syrup formulas as weak and risky, claiming Calotabs cleanses stomach and intestines to guard against fever chills and dyspepsia. The ad cites 36¢ and 100 size packages and promotes keeping Calotabs on hand.
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Polk St
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Joe Tom Glover
Hayden
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Ann Claire Brannon
Broadmoor
Willis ‘Ruffoc
Louisiana
Dorothy Boulware
Bertie Dale Hudson
Rosslie Cousins
Polk
Billie DeSantell
General Delivery
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Box 158
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Alma
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Florida
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