Chimpanzee and Man Share A Common Ancestor Theory
A Journal report discusses the idea that the African chimpanzee may retain several inherited human-like traits, suggesting a common ancestor with humans. It notes uncertainty whether the root was an ape-man species or a race of apemen and places chimpanzee and gorilla among higher primates, with orangutans distant.
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Chicago
Han Weinert
O the American Medical Associat
Weinert
Journal
Blue Star Treats Itch Germs With Quick Relief
Advertisement claims Blue Star medicine kills itching germs fast for itch rash tetter ringworm and foot itch. It promises soothing comfort without burning and quick relief for eczema and skin problems.
Edith Fellows Testifies She Does Not Love Her Mother
Edith Fellows, 13, testifies she does not love her mother Harriet Fellows in a custody suit against the child’s paternal grandmother Elizabeth Fellows. Judge Arthur Crum questions the teen about maternal affection while noting Edith’s screen role as a problem child.
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Edith Fellows
Los Angeles
Arthur Crum
Edith
Harriet Fellows
Elizabeth Fellows
Crum
Hamilton Is Keynoter At GOP Conclave
Republican National Chairman John D. M. Hamilton spoke at the New Mexico GOP nominating convention denouncing Democratic policies he said would foster government subsidized competition in the Southwest livestock industry. He keynoted last night and headed to Oklahoma City and Dallas with his flying campaign party, assailing Democratic National Chairman James A. Farley.
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Albuquerque
N. M
John D. M. Hamilton
Southwest
New Mexico
Hamilton
Oklahoma City
Dallas
James A. Farley
Upshaw Begins Chain for Amarillo Philharmonic Appeal
Fancher Upshaw started another chain entertainment last week to support the Amarillo Philharmonic Symphony. He hosted nine guests at a fried chicken dinner in his yard Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Guests included Howard Anderson Dr Stuart Browning Hubert Cole Lon Edwards E C Lacy Richard Roberts Hugh M Sanderson H E Smith and John Stalcup. Each participant receives a transferable sponsor's season ticket.
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Amarillo Philharmonic Symphony
Fancher Upshaw
Mr. Upshaw
Howard Anderson
Stuart Browning
Hubert Cole
Lon Edwards
E. C. Lacy
Richard Roberts
Hugh M. Sanderson
H. E. Smith
John Stalcup
Prisoners Released by Potter County Jailer
Jailer Gib Landis released two Hale County prisoners to Texas penitentiary officers this morning. The men had been jailed in Plainview after their conviction and transfer followed.
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Potter County
Gib Landis
Hale County
Texas Penitentiary
Plainview
Glovier Suit Moved to Federal Court
Mrs Inez Stinson Glovier seeks 35000 for her husband Guy Glovier's death from electrocution and burns while with a house moving crew near Amarillo on April 16. The suit names W G Street Clif ford Glovier Marie Glovier and Southwestern Public Service Co as defendants. removed from 108th Civil District Court to federal court.
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Inez Stinson Glovier
Glovier
Clifford Glovier
Marie Glovier
Southwestern Public Service Company
Offices Closed in LeNeveu Tribute
Potter County offices and district offices in the courthouse closed this morning in tribute to the memory of Claude LeNeveu deputy sheriff who died Monday. Funeral services were held at 11 o clock with practically all members of the Potter County official family in attendance. The offices were closed from 10 30 o'clock until noon.
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Potter County
Claude LeNeveu
LeNeveu
Braddock Schmeling Title Bout Declared Off
Joe Gould announced Braddock versus Schmeling is definitely off. In New York the Braddock camp cited issues delaying the heavyweight title clash. Louis outweighed Sharkey at 199½ to 197½ pounds during pre bout inspection for the Yankee Stadium card.
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Joe Gould
New York
James J. Braddock
Braddock
Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
Jack Sharkey
Yankee Stadium
Louis
Sharkey
Farm boy saves life after wreck near Dallas
Adelle Roycroft a 16-year-old Mesquite youth aided Tommy Moore 19 of Tyler after a highway collision east of Dallas. Roycroft quickly tied a tourniquet preventing fatal bleeding before Moore’s arm was amputated. Moore’s companion Henry Cuff was bruised and FE. M. Riggs 40 of Forney suffered multiple injuries.
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Dallas
U.P
Adelle Roycroft
Mesquite
Dallas County
Tommy Moore
Tyler
Moore
Roycroft
Henry Cuff
FE. M. Riggs
Forney
Roosevelt Faces Broad Coalition as Election Forecast Grows
The piece surveys 1936 election dynamics with Townsend Coughlin and Jeffersonian protests against Roosevelt. Labor unions back Roosevelt while Alfred E. Smith leads conservative Democrats in Detroit and Georgia Gov. Eugene Talmadge opposes Roosevelt. The Progressives meet to decide backing the Roosevelt Garner ticket.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Lemke
Townsendites
Father Coughlins
Townsend and Coughlin
Alfred E. Smith
Detroit
Smith
James A. Reed
Missouri
Jeffersonians
Gov
Landon
American Liberty League
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Roosevelt
Deep South
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Progressive Conference
Washington
Chicago
la Follette Brothers
Wisconsin
Floyd B. Olson
Farmer-Labor
Minnesota
Revolt and Executions Reported from San Sebastian Barracks
San Sebastian sources describe a prolonged revolt in two barracks with mass surrender and numerous executions carried out summarily. The reports frame a harsh suppression of insurrection amid the city’s military unrest.
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San Sebastian
Oklahoma Fireball Seen Across Central Oklahoma
Scientists scramble for data on a massive blue fireball that streaked from Shawnee to Kingfisher, leaving a white smoke trail and a dull explosion. Oklahoma City University astronomer G. E. Meador calls it a fireball likely to have struck ground and ignited gas, possibly blowing out a house.
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Oklahoma City
U.P
Oklahoma
Shawnee
Kingfisher
el Reno
Concho
G. E. Meador
Oklahoma City University
Harry Wahlgren
Wahlgren
Meador
Typhoid Outbreak Hits San Sebastian Water Crisis
Coastal resort near the San Sebastian Irún border reports a typhoid outbreak after rebels cut off the city water supply. Ordinary sanitation is impossible and only cistern water is available for drinking.
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San Sebastian-Irun
Spain
Loyalists Besieged Als Mendralejo Fall to Rebels
In Almendralejo, 35 miles from Badajoz, five hundred Loyalists were killed, hundreds wounded, and 1,500 captured after rebels stormed the town. Loyalists defended a parish church tower for five days before surrendering. 43 defenders were taken prisoner and executed, three claiming coercion.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Almendralejo
Secudo
Badajoz
Government Calls for Volunteers in Madrid War
The Socialist government of Spain urged new volunteers and asked women to spin ammunition and winter clothing as the civil war nears a third month. About 80 percent of the 235000-strong army is said to fight for the rebels seeking a Fascist dictatorship, while loyalist forces face a massacre in Badajoz and press a desperate drive toward Madrid.
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Ramon Blardony
Associated Press
Madrid
Badajoz
Thompson touts Texas utility rate cuts and court wins
Thompson recalls his mayoral record cutting water, light, telephone and gas rates in Amarillo and claims gas-rate reductions in 51 towns during his commission tenure. He cites civil appeals court victory and predicts Supreme Court success while accusing colleague Smith of pressuring utilities to oppose his re election and presenting a forged letter as proof of betrayal.
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Amarillo
Commission
Thompson
Supreme Court
Texas
Railroad Commission
Smith
Frank Morris
Amarillo School Budget Sets Record High for 1935-36
The Amarillo school budget shows a total operations budget of $520 100 with a 26 cent per child per year per capita levy. Major cost centers include instruction at $400 643 and utilities at $13 500. The College budget drops to $42 850 from $46 980, reflecting adjustments for the coming year.
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Equalization Board
Amarillo
Amarillo College
Poisoned kidneys relief promise with Haarlem Oil Capsules
An advertisement claims Haarlem Oil Capsules flush poisons and acids from kidneys and ease bladder irritation to stop nightly urination. It lists symptoms including burning passage, backache, leg cramps and puffy eyes and urges a 35 cent package with directions.
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Haarlem
Livestock Prices From Kansas City Auction Aug 18
Cattle and calves strong with prime steer bids around 9.25 and natives up to 9.15. Hogs top at 11.55 for 180 250 lb porkers. sows mainly 8.75 to 9.75, light pigs around 7.50. Sheep show Colorado range lambs to shippers at 9.75 and packers at 9.60, slaughter lambs around 9.00, and feeders toward 5.75 for quality stock.
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Kansas City
Colorado
College project costs and salaries outlined
The plan details costs for constructing the new college, including land acquisition. Salaries are set at $28,050 and expected tuition revenue is $15,350.
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