Underpass Damage Claims Draw City Appraisal Hearing
The Amarillo hearing on underpass construction examined damage claims from property owners. J R Frazier warned of relocation costs if the project proceeds, while Dr Emery sought 22000 as half the assessed value. Swift & Company claimed 79000, Leased Rock Island assets faced 50000, and other firms had no claims. The appraisal board noted no permanent loss for some properties and the city would not cover business interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Frazier
J. R. Frazier
Cooper
Emery
E. C. Nelson
Rock Island
Harderan-King Company
Ben Stone
W. A. Askew
W. H. Brymer
Swift & Company
American Express Company
Morrison Supply Company
Express Company
E. 0. Thompson
Amarillo Real Estate Board
Chester Adams
Board of Equalization
FLIERS Continue Aerial Display Over Crowd In Flight
The endurance monoplane returns to the field after a run up to the 1,000 foot level and then dives past the crowd three times within about 150 feet. It speeds up and resumes circling, while flyers waved to their husbands among spectators.
Bobbitt to Speak Here Thursday Night in Amarillo
Robert Lee Bobbitt current acting attorney general will address his campaign for the first elected term at a courthouse lawn rally in Amarillo on Thursday at 8 30 pm. Porter Underwood will preside and S A L Morgan will introduce him with WDAG broadcasting the program. Local bar members favor Bobbitt and he will also address railway men in the county courtroom at 4 pm with Big Four Brotherhood members in attendance.
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Texas
Robert Lee Bobbitt
Amarillo
Porter Underwood
WDAG
Bobbitt
H. G
Frosty) Hamrick
Big Four Brotherhoods
Panhandle Road Conditions Report To Fort Worth And Around
The Panhandle Auto Club lists highway quality from Amarillo to Fort Worth via Wich- Ha Falls U S 370 as Good and to Oklahoma City via U S 66 as Rough. Routes to Roswell U S 264 and to Clayton U S 355 are Good. to Higgins U S 60 and to Lubbock U S 84 are listed with mixed pavement details. The group operates from its chamber of commerce headquarters.
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Amarillo
Fort Worth
Wich- Ha Falls
Oklahoma City
Roswell
U. S
Tucumcari
Higgins
Clayton
N. M
Borger
Lubbock
Panhandle Auto Club, Inc
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Killed by Lightning While Picking Crops
Bruce Patterson twelve year old son of J W Patterson was killed by lightning while picking cotton on Tuesday afternoon in this place. Several others in the field escaped injury. Mr and Mrs Lex Green of Dallas were guests in the home of Mrs J J Greed at 317 East Twenty third Avenue this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Patterson
J. W. Patterson
Lex Green
Dallas
J. J. Greed
East Twenty-third Avenue
Boy Seeks Uncle and Work in Amarillo
Fifteen year old Harry Gibson arrived in Amarillo from Panhandle seeking his uncle Oliver Gibson. He hopes for help locating his relative or securing any job to earn money to return home. Anyone wishing to assist can contact the News Globe office.
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Harry Gibson
Amarillo
Oliver Gibson
Harry
Panhandle
News-Globe
Meanest Man Deat Tack Debate Remains Unsettled
A reader disputes the claim that A. D. Payne is "the blackest liar," urging readers to rethink the accusation. The letter argues Payne is not the meanest man and contrasts his supposed Christian stance with another man who destroyed a woman's home after her dedication and trust.
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A. D. Payne
Payne
Hawks Vaughn demands court appearance amid payment ruling
A court order sought to delay Hawks Vaughn’s flight as part of enforcing a $10,635 judgment won by Mrs. Vaughn over money advanced before and after marriage. Attorneys arranged to waive Vaughn’s appearance, noting he made refueling stops on a westward flight and restricted eastward legs to save time in Albuquerque, Wichita, and Indianapolis.
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Vaughn
Fort Worth hosts traffic meet to challenge grain rates
Texas milling and grain interests and traffic managers from across the state gathered in Fort Worth to form a committee and draft a petition to the Interstate Commerce Commission. J Cole led the Texas delegation, citing objections to the recent grain rate decision west of the Mississippi. The group aims to modify the ruling, noting mixed feed manufacturers bore the heaviest impact from denied transit privileges. The committee plans to meet in about three weeks to finalize details.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
J. Cole
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Sparrow
Great West Mill
Joe Morris
Hardeman-King Company
Amarillo
Cole
W. W. Manning
Seventy Die When Chinese Ship Blasted
Canton August 13. Seventy persons most of them women drowned when a Hongkong bound river launch on the Sik Tang Estuary blew up by a mine. River pirates feared to be behind the outrage after being refused protection fees by launch owners.
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Preas
Canton
China
Eee
Hongkong
Kongmoon
Siktang
Four Die As Milk Truck And Car Hit Near Cranberry Lake
A milk truck and an automobile collided in mist at Fredon near Cranberry Lake New Jersey killing four persons and injuring five others. Three of the injured are considered probably fatally hurt.
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United Oe
Houston Woman Killed in Car Crash on Honeymoon Trip
A Houston woman, Mrs Richard Vogal, was killed and her husband Richard Vogal fatally injured when their car struck gravel and overturned on a highway 45 miles south of Port Arthur. Vegal, an employee of Gulf Production Co, was on a honeymoon trip when the accident occurred.
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United Press
Port Arthur
Richard Vogal
Houston
Here
Vegal
Gulf Production Co
Oklahoma Campaign Moves and Contested Gubernatorial Race
Oklahoma political maneuvering continues as candidates in multiple districts announce runs and impeachment-linked tensions surface. Key figures include Murray facing Ira Hill, Buttram supporters warning of eligibility challenges over residency, and Gore defending against Wrightsman income tax claims amid a West Oklahoma County contest with Pine. Former governor Walton leads independent bloc against Swank’s bid, while Burrs and Owens stare down in the governor’s race context tied to past impeachments.
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Buttram
Murray
Ira Hill
Bolivia
Oklahoma
Gore
Wrightsman
W. B. Pine
Tulsa
Elections Contested as Heflin Faces Gubernatorial Race
Elections continue with Senator J Thomas Heflin challenged after being ousted from the primary for not backing the party's 1928 presidential candidate. Speculation grows over a large gap between gubernatorial and senatorial tallies as Heflin asks supporters to abstain until November. Lieutenant Governor Davis heads six candidates in the gubernatorial field.
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Will
J. Thomas Heflin
Heflin
Davis
County Line Surveys Progress Reported by Commission
Potter County commissioners heard reports on surveys of the north and west county lines at their regular meeting. J. D. Ryder started the work, now continued by Everett McBride who presented the north and east line findings. the south line remains to be surveyed. Upon completion, lines will be marked with cranl posts at each mile and larger markers every four miles.
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Potter County
J. D. Ryder
Eed
Everett McBride
Ryder
Three Killed as Car and Truck Collide Near San Benito
On the La Paloma highway near San Benito a truck carrying Mexican extra pickers collided with a sedan Tuesday night. Jesus Lun 25 Beatrice Alanis 12 and Julia Alanis 9 died at the scene. Four others injured, chances for recovery described as hopeful. Driver Jack Bird of San Benito, said to have entered the highway from a side road, was involved in the crash.
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United Press
Harlingen
Jesus Lun
Beatrice Alanis
Julia
la Paloma Highway
San Benito
Jack Bird
Economy Bloc Leader Seeks Senate Seat in Texas
AUSTIN Aug 15 W R Paige of Waco head of the Economy Bloc in the fortieth Texas legislature said he will run for state senator if Senator Witt is elected lieutenant governor and a vacancy occurs Paige is a noted party figure in Texas politics In Birmingham Ala Aug 18 Lloyd Atehley 14 was chased by officers from a swimming hole along the railroad He returned home with his fathers revolver but the railroad detective disarmed him.
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United Press
Austin
W. R. Paige
Waco
Texas
Edgar E. Witt
Sena Ent
Birmingham
Ala
Loyd Atehley
Injured in car crashes recover in Northwest Texas hospital
Dallas city engineer J. M. Young and his wife and Woodrow White, all injured in weekend crashes, are reported improving at Northwest Texas hospital. Young couple were hurt near Claude when their car hit a ditch after a tire blew out. Young suffered multiple leg breaks and Mrs. Young a leg fracture. White was injured in Amarillo on Sunday when his car overturned. his thigh was fractured and knee hurt. Doctors say White has an excellent chance to recover.
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J. M. Young
Dallas
Woodrow White
Northwest
Texas Hospital
Claude
Mr. Young
Mrs. Young
Mr. White
Amarillo
Sterling Campaign Rally Draws Big Crowd In Panhandle
Sterling backers gather for a major campaign event with Mrs Miriam Ferguson. Senator Pink Parrish and staff handled outreach as Jim Ferguson attacks Sterling. Dave Derden's band opens the program broadcast by KGRS. Public figures from Amarillo to Clarendon join the party traveling toward Borger and Amarillo.
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Mr. Sterling
Miriam Ferguson
Sterling
Senator Pink Parrish
Jim Ferguson
Senator Woodward
Dave Derden
KGRS
Denton
Abe
Texas
J. W. Sanders
Sterling Club
Senator Parrish
John Sturgeon
Paris
Panhandle
Amarillo
Pampa
Borger
Lou Stogner
J. E. Stubblefield
Clarendon
Man Stabs Wife and Self in Quarrel
In Saint Louis a steel mill superintendent, Robert Nelson, stabbed his wife Rachel to death in front of their four year old step daughter after a party quarrel over her remark that she still loved her first husband. Nelson then killed himself with the same knife. Nancy Lee Felix, daughter of Mrs. Nelson, testified daddy stabbed mamma and then himself. Nelson headed the commonwealth division of General Steel Castings Corporation.
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United Press
ST. Louis
Robert Nelson
Rachel
Nelson
Commonwealth
General Steel Castings Corporation
Drought May Change Mind Of Talley
Marion Talley, the young opera soprano, said she may return to New York to resume Metropolitan Opera duties after drought ruined corn crops on her 800 acre Kansas farm. She spoke in Chicago en route to New York, noting she has the privilege to change her mind.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Marion Talley
West
Esterday
New York
Drouth
Kansas
Metropolitan Grand Opera House
Miss Talley
Coach Line Announces Excursion To The First American
North Plains Coaches owner Archie Tyler announces round trip excursion rates to Albuquerque New Mexico for The First American spectacle to be held August 19 through 22 Tickets go on sale August 16 and are valid for return until August 26 Round trip fare is 12 50
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Albuquerque
N. M
Archie Tyler
North Pisins Coaches
Funeral for Baby Hargrave Thursday
Funeral services for Martha Jean Hargrave three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs B Hargrave 1003 Arthur Street will be held from the Blackburn chapel at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon Burial will be in Llano cemetery with Rev J B Johnson of the Glenwood Baptist church officiating. Perry Crane five years old Ardmore Okla who was injured slightly Tuesday night in a motor car accident was taken to the home of C L Gar wood 613 North Buchanan after treatment at St Anthony's hospital. O V Wray of the Amarillo Music Store is in Oklahoma City on business this week.
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Baby Hargrave
Martha Jean
Hargrave
Perry Crane
Ardmore
Oklo
C. L. Garwood
North Buchanan
St. Anthony's Hospital
O. V. Wray
Amarillo
Oklahoma City
Conceit and Courage Echo Across College Ideals
Dr. Thomas of Rutgers urges entering students to cherish self belief while cautioning against swagger. The piece compares conceit to courage fueling success, cites Goethe, Napoleon, and notes a New York prize fight drawing 35,000 spectators and $150,000, with期待 of a rematch and further debate.
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New York City
Berg
Picnic At Bishop Lake Changes Club Luncheon
The American Business Club shifts from its regular Friday luncheon to a 6 PM picnic at Bishop's Lake northwest of the city. Max O'Brien leads planning with fried chicken lemonade and ice cream for a crowd of 100 plus. Miss Virginia Sanders hosts guest Miss Mary Camuse of Pampas.
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American Business Club
Bishop's Lake
Max O’brien
Virginia Sanders
Mary Camuse
Pampas
Market News and Weather Impacts From Chicago and Kansas City
Chicago wheat rallied on demand and crop damage reports from France while corn gained on dry weather fears. Livestock in Kansas City and Chicago saw higher hog and cattle bids with strong prices, as freight markets and producer expectations influenced trading across regions.
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Chicago
Associated Press
France
Kansas City
New Orleans Cotton Markets Slip on Weather News
Cotton prices fell after a weather report dampened buying, with October dipping to 12.02 and December to 12.22 as supply concerns and rains in the western belt influenced trading. Liverpool futures showed modest gains while New York failed to rally, with an eased late session as traders weighed the weekly crop summary.
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New York
Associated Press
Anu
Liverpool
Weather Bureau
Texas
New Orleans
Eiber
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Dee
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Reo Motor Car
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Continental Motors BS
Simmons Company
Cot, Inc
California
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Tobacco Cuba Company
Studebaker Corporation
Babison Chemier
Timken Roller Bearings
Ah Ware Hudson 1 Co
Union Pacific
D , Lac & West RE
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den & Rio Grande
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Detroit Edison
United Corporation
Sts
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Sherman
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