Political echoes and religious tensions color postwar outlook
A fragmented survey notes Democrats' Solid South, Republican worries in Pennsylvania, and a Texas straw vote showing Hoover and Smith nearly even. It contrasts religious bias in politics with cultural clashes from Burma to Turkey, cites czarist prisons opened in Russia, and ends by hinting at mixed European hopes from the Paris peace treaty.
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Bandits Hold Up Four Couples Near Abilene
Police launch dragnet for two gunmen after they shot R H Johnson fatally wounded and kidnapped wrestler Harry Demetral and a girl, robbing four couples on the Tuscola highway two miles south of Abilene. Demetral and companion escaped with scratches and bruises to call for help. Demetral is slated to wrestle George Barnes at the Armory Friday night.
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Associated Press
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R. H. Johnson
Harry Demetral
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Tuscola Highway
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Demetral
Coleman
George Barnes
Armory
Prominent Women Held At Paris Riot Demands Equal Rights
Ten world leaders of the Women's Equal Rights movement stormed the gates of the presidential palace at Rambouillet demanding that Kellogg treaty plenipotentiaries sign a treaty granting women worldwide equality. Among the participants were Doris Stevens and Harriet Pickering, with Betty Gram Swing and other prominent spouses.
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United Press
New York
San Francisco
Betty Gram Swing
Raymond Gram Swing
London
The
Philadelphia Ledger
New York Evening Post
Hoover to address New York in October during campaign tour
United Press reports Herbert Hoover plans a New York City address in October before heading to Palo Alto to cast his ballot. Smith in New York will confer with aides on his campaign trip and depart for Syracuse while Amith and others discuss party lines at the New York state fair.
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Herbert Hoover
New York City
Palo Alto
Calif
Ger. Smith
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Kansas
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New York State
American Farm Bureau
Pair to jail without bond in fatal hotel shooting
Leroy James and a woman, who said her name is Helen Francis, were ordered jailed without bond after a preliminary hearing before Justice J. A. Bykes in Tucumcari New Mexico. Schmidt, a traveling salesman, was shot in a hotel corridor when James and the woman allegedly entered his room with a companion and a gun. Schmidt grabbed the weapon and James fired as they struggled. The couple, to be sent to the Santa Fe state penitentiary, disputed the events as hearing proceeded.
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N. M
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Santa Fe
Governor Sorlie dies in North Dakota
North Dakota Governor Arthur G. Sorlie died at 6 45 am in Bismarck at age 54 from heart disease. He had twice won the Republican governorship and his family was notified as Lieut. Gov. Walter Maddock prepared to assume the office. Sorlie had been married twice and left three children.
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Bismarck
N. D
Arthur G. Serlie
North Dakota
Walter Maddock
Serlie
Jennie Adegaard
Buxton
Dollar Day Promises Big Deals in Amarillo Stores
Amarillo merchants announce Dollar Day across the city promising wide savings with the dollar worth more than 106 cents. The event aims to be the greatest yet with offers anticipated to attract large crowds. shoppers are urged to come downtown early to beat the rush as bargains fill the day.
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Amarillo Bar
Tomorrow News and Globe
Amarillo considers fire department upgrades to cut insurance
Fire Chief Earl Corry returns from Austin with a plan to reduce the key rate from 28 to 16 or 17 cents. The proposal includes a new North Amarillo fire station, 20 additional firefighters, and new equipment such as two fire trucks. City commission to review the detailed report at tonight’s session. Mayor Lee Bivins is away.
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Prominent Randall County Stock Farmer Visited Amarith
W Wastings, a prominent stock farmer from Randall county, was in Amarith on a business trip today and planned to return to Canyon late this afternoon. Shingles Paint Laminber Service. John Maynard Lor Co 800 W St Petter County Lamber Co Dial ae.
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Annual Exposition Features Pleasures and Fun in Amarillo
Crowds estimated at 15 000 to 20 000 crowded Amarillo night life for the News Globe second annual fall Style and Automobile show. Automobiles dominated the scene with models from toy car to full size displays roping off Polk Street between Fourth and Seventh. Music by Dave Derden’s band accompanied a street dance at 10 o’clock. refreshment service by the Orange mill supported exhibitors and models graced elaborately decorated windows showcasing coats, leather wear, sports ensembles, and baby garments.
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News-Globe
Msiti- Polk Street
Dave Derden
Orange Mill
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Murder trials set for September in district court
A special venire of 125 men has been summoned for the trial of J. L. Cheshire charged with murder, scheduled for September 17. Ben W. Stratton, also charged with murder in a rebel ring, is set for the present term. No trials this week as the petit jury is postponed to Tuesday.
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Ben W. Stratton
District Criminal Court
Auto Drivers Break Into Joy Ride at Fair Grounds
Police sought several cars after drivers entered the Joy Ride at the Tri-State fair grounds by breaking gates. The ride’s gates have been broken recently and management plans strong measures to stop the trespass.
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Stuckey Class To Have Melon Picnic
Members of the L N Stuckey Bible class of Polk Street Methodist church with families will hold a watermelon picnic next Friday night at Jack Hall ranch likely. EC Lamb, class president, announced. Thirty watermelons bought for picnickers. About 100 expected to attend. Group will assemble at the church at 7 pm beforegoing to the site.
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Milk price in Amarillo rises two cents per quart
Milk in Amarillo is up two cents per quart on the wholesale market this morning, with retail prices around 14 cents. Pool Creamery manager Robert Pool says production costs in Amarillo are the highest in Texas, justifying the hike, which Metager Creameries also matched though their manager was unavailable for comment.
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Connally Lead Grows to 57000 in Texas Runoff Totals
Early returns from 290 of 253 Texas counties show United States Senate hopeful Connally leading with 202,272 votes while Mayfield trails at 245,467. Other results include Garner for Superintendent 225,560 and Marrs 301,454. Robison leads Land Commissioner 328,933 to Terrell 195,449, with Civil Appeals District 11 races also listed.
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Terrell
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