Heat Toll Rises As Temperatures Top 100 Across Midwest
The heat wave caused numerous deaths and crop losses across the region with Texas and Nebraska reporting multiple fatalities. Lincoln, Kansas City, Omaha, St Louis and Chicago logged 100 plus readings as Emporia and Oklahoma City endured extended 100 degree days. Lightning storms struck Ohio and hail storms hit near Denver amid record heat.
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Prison Guard Patterson to Plead Guilty
James Patterson a prison guard charged with aiding the death house escape of Raymond Hamilton and two other killers will plead guilty in open court next week. County Attorney Robert Burns says Patterson will not fight and the state will introduce his confession and corroborating facts. He claimed he received 500 for smuggling three pistols to enable the escape on July 22.
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U.P
James Patterson
Raymond Hamilton
Robert Burns
Patterson
Max Rogers
Burns
Hamilton
Joe Palmer
Irvin ‘Blackie) Thompson
West Texas Pioneer Dies at Home Here
Mrs. Margaret Eckert 81 pioneer West Texan died at her home 1608 Jackson Street this morning. She moved to Armstrong County over 40 years ago and has lived in Amarillo 16 years. Survived by son Otto and three granddaughters Cleora Freeman Fort Worth Frank Reeder Jr Amarillo Kathryn Eckert Amarillo. Burial in Claude under N. B. Griggs and Sonas direction. Date tentatively set for Sunday.
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Jackson Street
Armstrong County
Amarillo
Otto
Cleora Freeman
Fort Worth
Frank Reeder, Jr
Kathryn Eckert
Picture Director Commits Death by Own Action
George W. Hill, 39, prominent film director at Metro Goldwyn Mayer, shot and killed himself at his Venice Beach home. He had just returned from China where he directed background scenes for a picture, police reported.
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U.P
George W. Hill
Venice Beach
Hill
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
China
NRA worker cuts urged by Blue Eagle group
Hugh S. Johnson announced to NRA employees that the Blue Eagle organization has reached a stage requiring staff reductions. The notice underscores wartime economic controls and labor adjustments affecting workers under the national recovery act.
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Washington
Hugh S. Johnson
NRA
Blue Eagle Organization
Milk Strike Threat Triggers Price Hike Across Texas
In Beaumont, creameries plan to raise the price of raw milk as North Texas dairymen threaten a strike. Dairymen currently receive 2.20 dollars per hundred pounds. pasteurized and raw milk fetch about 11 cents per quart. Shortages in Potter County drive concerns, with government purchasing about 5 100 head of cattle across two counties, most being milk cows.
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Potter County
Lewis Dodson
Beaumont
Tex
U.P
W. E. Kelley
Regents Attend Canyon College Breakfast in West Texas
A gathering at Canyon featured A B Matthew of Uvalde as board chairman H A Turner of Austin Dr J G Nemer of Tyler Col Thomas A Ball of Houston and other regents and officials including J A Hill E W Hardin Carl Hinton and Wilbur Hawk. Mrs J F Josey of Houston was absent but expected later. Luncheon followed at the West Texas State Teachers home economics dining room.
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Uvalde
H. A. Turner
Austin
J. G. Nemer
Tyler
Thomas A. Ball
Houston
Herbert Kokernot
Alpine
J. K. Bereta
San Antonio
John E. Hill
Amarillo
Regent Board
J. A. Hill
H. Whitley
West Texas State Teachers
Girl Seeks Office Work Immediate Availability
Dear Tack This reader requests employment in an office role noting experience in office tasks dictation typing and general duties She is available right away and willing to work part time See Tack Letters Page 4.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Joanna Johnson
Funeral services are set for Sunday in Wynnewood Oklahoma for Mrs. Joanna Johnson 80 who died last Wednesday at her daughter Mrs W C Anderson home in Amarillo. She had lived in Amarillo for 14 years and is survived by four daughters. Her body will be sent to Wynnewood Oklahoma.
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W. C. Anderson
Wynnewood
Oklahoma
Johnson
Amarillo
College Notables Meet. Canyon Hosts Activities and Talks
College at Canyon hosts a day of business sessions and social events led by President J A Hill with John F Hill presiding. Programs include a Palo Duro State Park trip, a museum inspection, and talks by Judge H E Hoover and Judge J D Hamlin. Regents meet with presidents from several Texas teachers colleges in attendance.
Hoover Enjoys Rest After Fishing Trip at Yosemite
Former President Hoover spent a calm day at Stanford rest and writing after a trout-filled fishing outing with Arthur Hyde in Yosemite National Park. He has written The Challenge To Liberty critiquing national regimentation and bureaucracy. Hoover appears revived after the long strain of public life.
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Man fires at youths during car confrontation near Ratcliff residence
Gordon recalls seeing a five gallon can by Ratcliff's car and firing his shotgun when a youth approached shouting stick them up. He wounded one youth who ducked behind the ear and ran, while the other fainted behind the Ratcliff vehicle as police arrived.
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Gordon
Roosevelt plans new silver program to absorb surplus
Government officials forecast a rehabilitation plan to seize silver under eminent domain turning most metal into the treasury within 90 days. Roosevelt’s return is awaited to reveal future moves while markets gauge price shifts around half a cent above yesterday’s New York quote.
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Key Pittman
London
New York
Roosevelt Returns to Lead New Deal Phase
President Roosevelt ends a long vacation and signals two core principles for the New Deal. He calls for nationalizing silver to restore its 1926 purchasing power and outlines a broad power development program as a response to recent western drought and economic strain.
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Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Dreath
Allred Rally Set at Eighth and Polk Street
Allred supporters gather in Amarillo for a rally at Eighth and Polk Street starting at 8 o clock with seats planned for several thousand. Vice chairman Tom Cotten cites the event and outlines Allred s platform in response to accusations about his official record raised by opponent Tom Hunter in an Amarillo speech earlier this week.
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Tom Cotten
Allred
Amarillo
Tom Hunter
Centennial plans eyed for Texas big birthday celebration
The Texas Centennial organization advances districts and counties toward a state wide fete to mark the 1936 birthday. Bishop elected district chairman and Sam Braswell named secretary to lead regional efforts with speakers including Mrs. John W. Harper and Prof. L F P Sheffy.
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Wellington
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Canyon
Phoebe K. Warner
Austin
Harper
Drought Storm Hits East Texas As Winds Cause Damage
A severe weather event in Kilgore and Tyler caused wrecks and injuries. Clyde rescued a drowning man who died minutes later. Wind toppled derricks and crushed a tank injuring three. Two Dallas men suffered injuries at a steel tank. Kilgore man EF C Babb fractured his skull when a building collapsed. Tyler chamber of commerce directors paused in an executive session to sing as rain fell and temperatures dropped from 102 to 78. General rains affected most of North and East Texas.
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Death Row Trio Goes To Chair In Sordid Orleans Case
In Sing Sing three inmates face execution after a murder plot linked to Salvatore Antonio. Saetta smiles as he is executed at 10:30 PM and Antonio’s widow maintains innocence amid grim testimony and prison tension.
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Samuel Marecci
Saetta
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Faraceci
Salvadore Antonio
Faracci
Three Arrests and Confessions Tied to 1933 Murder
Three suspects were arrested and confessed, later retracting statements. On April 15, 1933, exactly one year after the murder, they were convicted and sentenced to death.
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Etta
Market reports from Kansas City and New Orleans
Kansas City market notes show cattle calves and feeders with varied bids and steady to lower price ranges on government lots and killing calves, plus strong lamb and sheep trading. New Orleans cotton futures opened active but weakened on early rains with late rallies and volatility as prices moved intraday from losses to modest gains.
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