Girl Fatally Run Over by Tractor Near McGee Ranch
Helen Levins a four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Levins was fatally injured when she stepped from behind farm machinery into the path of a tractor operated by her father. She died en route to Amarillo after being picked up at the McGee Ranch about 11 miles northeast of here. Survivors include two brothers and two sisters.
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Dr. Rainey Outlines Texas University Aims
Dr. Homer Price Rainey, set to become UT president on June 1, told a Texas Legislature joint session in Austin about future expansion of the university. He outlined aims including the establishment of research by and other activities, before returning to Washington as director of the American Youth Commission.
Market roundup Kansas City livestock report Feb 6
Hogs 3,000 with top at 7.65. sows 6.35. Cattle 9,500 and calves 1,100 with fed steers up to 11.00 and higher. bulk sales 8.50 to 10.25. dealers’ select 11.00. stockers and feeders 7.50 to 9.50. choice stock steer calves 9.75. Sheep 6,500 with few sales. choice fed lambs above 8.85. Grain quotations noted.
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Bob Tipton Forgery Trial Opens in 47th District Court
Bob Tipton faced a forgery charge as jury selection occurred this morning and testimony began at 2 PM. The term's first jury trial followed several guilty pleas with Rudolph Campbell receiving the stiffest penalty, 30 months for a purse theft involving $1,700 in gems. Howard Baugus drew a $50 fine and 60 days in jail for drunken driving. L. D. Douglas, indicted with Campbell, awaits trial later in the term.
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Irish Threats of Bomb Plot In Bow Street Court
In London on February 6 12 men faced trial for alleged conspiracies to bomb Britain and Ireland. Prosecutors described a plan called Z using aluminum powder to create a massive world impact while avoiding major crises. The case followed police guarding the royal family and key sites amid heightened security.
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U S Strength in Seaplanes Is Called Greatest in World
The U S Navy showcases its growing long range air force with 48 patrol bombers flying 3 000 miles from San Diego to the canal zone. A system of 250 twin engined patrol bombers forms the major scouting force and 25 ton four engine airboats are now under construction to bolster defense of the Pacific and Atlantic bases.
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Local Red Cross To Aid Chileans
The local chapter of the American Red Cross announced it would take contributions for aid of earthquake sufferers in Chile. The Red Cross is taking a big part in the relief work.
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San Antonio Officials Trial Separated by Court Order
District Judge R. D. Wright granted a severance in the San Antonio misapplication case against Mayor C. K. Quin and city employes L. P. Bishop and R. Neill Campbell. Quin's defense moved to quash the indictment in a 26 page filing. Texarkana Wins Fight over Gas Rates in Supreme Court ruling.
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Naval Strength and Base Expansion for Atlantic and Pacific Defenses
The Hepburn board urges rapid expansion of U S naval bases with nine new squadrons at Quemett Point R I Chesapeake Bay and Jacksonville Fla and three more at Guantanamo Bay and Isla Grande Puerto Rico Hawaii remains the keystone with fifteen squadrons 180 patrol bombers to guard against eastern powers and support transpacific operations. Wireless updates from aircrews would signal readiness as the fleet prepares to deploy to the mainland.
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Crosley Signs McKechnie To Reds Two Year Pact
Cincinnati Reds president Powel Crosley Jr. extends manager Bill McKechnie through 1941, maintaining $25,000 salary with a $5,000 annual bonus if attendance hits the 450,000 mark from 1937. Fort Worth set for Ed Greer baseball school February 25 lasting two weeks with about 25 youths aged 14 and up. England reports per capita potato consumption at 56 ounces weekly.
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Virginia Senators Block Roosevelt Pick for Federal Judge
The Senate rejected President Roosevelt's nomination of Floyd H. Roberts as a Virginia federal judge. Virginia Democrats Senators Glass and Byrd objected calling the nomination personally offensive, with the judiciary committee disapproving 15 to 3.
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Inauguration of Amarillo Houston Air Service Planned
Sam Marshall Jr of Essair Inc announced to Bill Glober airport manager that passenger and express service from Amarillo to Houston via Lubbock Big Spring San Angelo and Austin is set for Tuesday weather permitting. Weather delays earlier postponed service for almost a week. Mexico City clocks advanced an hour to conserve electricity due to severe drought reducing river flows and power generation.
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U S Super Flying Fortress Arrives in Chile With Aid
The Army’s giant bombing plane landed in Santiago after a 4400 mile mercy flight from Langley Field carrying medical supplies for Chile’s earthquake victims. The trip took 50 hours 16 minutes across three legs with stops at Colon and Lima.
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President's Nephew Jesse Grant Dies in Poverty
Jesse Root Grant age 74 nephew of Gen Ulysses S. Grant former president died last night at County Hospital from exposure. He passed away in poverty in Chicago.
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Censor Chief Chien Hwa Dies From Assassination
Chien Hwa head of the Japanese controlled Chinese press censorship office in Shanghai was killed by bullets. No arrests reported.
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