What Is Religion Can Stand It Beheading William
Arthur Brisbane surveys what counts as news in a column citing varied items from British politics to science. He notes headlines on vaccine breakthroughs and a stomachless Englishman, then argues religion’s staying power despite calls for revision and modern science. The piece ends with a note on the William of Orange statue, damaged by Irish Republicans.
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Panhandle Sees Deep Freeze From Southwest Storm
A rare Panhandle cold snap begins with Amarillo area forecast near zero as a storm from the southwest grips the region. Snow and freezing mist fell, with Perryton reporting two inches, and eleven fatalities reported in Chicago as the system moves east. Stock warnings issued for north Panhandle and neighboring states.
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Oklahoma Weather: Snow in South Tonight With Cold Wave
Cloudy conditions with snow in the southern portion tonight and a cold wave. North should see 0 to 10 degrees while the south ranges 4 to 16. Friday forecast calls for fair skies but continued cold. Tonight and Friday expected to be fair but colder with near zero temperatures. Temperature extremes today reached 18 and 16 with a trace of precipitation 0.02 inch. Sunrise 7 51. sunset 6 08.
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Oklahoma
South Portion
Day in Congress: Senate Hears Cruisers and Tariffs
The Senate discussed cruiser construction and an agricultural tariffs bill while the House Ways and Means committee examined tariffs on agriculture. The Senate Immigration committee floated postponing the national origins clause, and the Reed funds committee saw a rare case. Earlier the Senate passed a 24 million deficiency bill for prohibition enforcement and closed hearings on soft coal regulation as the cruiser bill advanced. J Reuben Clark of Utah was confirmed as undersecretary of state.
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Winter Grip Deepens Across Southwest With Ice Cling
United Press dispatch from Kansas City reports continued cold wave and unsettled weather in the southwest. Winter advances despite Nebraska tempering, bringing colder temperatures, and snow and sleet. Oklahoma City and parts of Oklahoma see ice as rain froze overnight.
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Kansas City
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Standard cuts crude prices in Oklahoma and Kansas
Oklahoma and Kansas crude prices drop on average 20 cents per barrel by Standard Oil of New Jersey via Carter Oil. Higher gravity oil falls 62 cents, 25 gravity cuts 15 cents, with top high gravity price at 1.44 a barrel and adjustments up to 44 degrees Baume. Griggs ambulance and local ads follow.
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Morrow to Return as Ambassador to Mexico City
Dwight W. Morrow plans to return to Mexico City soon and serve as ambassador for an indefinite period. He conferred two hours with President-elect Hoover in Miami Beach, aligning with his own wishes and Hoover’s respect for his work since his 1920s appointment.
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Mexico City
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Mexico
River floods threaten Greenville area after heavy rain
Water from the Sabine river crested and lapped at home doorsteps in northeast Greenville after a two inch rainfall in the last 24 hours. Authorities warned residents as flooding extended north and northeast, but little livestock loss was expected in bottom pastures.
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Tex
Dog Race Man Out On Bond in Houston
Stanley Taylor, 50, remained in county jail in Houston on Thursday in default of a 1200 bond after being charged in four forgery cases filed against him.
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Texas
Stanley Taylor
Anti-Atheism Measure Aims To Replace Defeated Anti-Evolution Bill
Texas House moves to substitute an anti atheism measure for the defeated anti evolution bill. Representative Albert Petsch of Fredericksburg chairs the plan to redraft and restrict teaching of atheism and challenge Genesis teaching in schools. He, an ally of Governor Dan Moody, split with the earlier report and seeks committee redraft.
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Noted Biologist Seeks Harmony Of Evolution And Other Theories
Dr. Austin J. Clark of the Smithsonian presents a new theory blending evolution with creationist ideas. He argues life did not follow a single linear time frame and suggests harmony among theories, a view controversial among scientists and embraced by some creationists. CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
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Detroit Flood and Canadian Rum Trade on Frozen River
Ontario and Detroit reports describe liquor smugglers exploiting a partially frozen Detroit river with six inches of ice and open water. Sleighs, toboggans, and small cars ferry contraband while crowds watch as smugglers move shipments across the ice and into Detroit.
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Two Die in Explosion at Oklahoma Cotton Mill
At Ryan Oklahoma the Rye Cotton Oil mill exploded blowing a cylinder head from a steam engine. C R Allen about 50 and Leroy Martin 26 were killed while eating lunch in the engine room. H O Carver another worker was hurt with broken ribs and other injuries.
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Mexican Air Force Ordered Against Rebels
United Press reports from Mexico City that twenty one army air pilots are to campaign against rebels in the mountains of Jalisco Michoacan and Guanajuato using Bristol and Borhaun planes.
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Question Mark to Atlanta Early Today
The Question Mark endurance plane took off at 10 45 a m today from Shreveport on its return trip to Washington after setting records for sustained flight in California.
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Indian Fight Draws Senator Pine Into Bureau Clash
Oklahoma Senator W B Pine enters the Indian affairs dispute as Commissioner Burke accuses him of conspiring to undermine Burke and the Indian bureau. The feud centers on who controls funding for the tribes.
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Rabid Persian Cat Bites Amarillo Boy
Health officials and police hunt a stray Persian cat after it bites a South Nineteenth Street boy and is killed. The child receives rabies treatment as the animal tests positive for advanced rabies. Authorities urge precautions to prevent further spread.
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Texas considers statewide bond issue for highways
Governor Moody’s seven member committee approved a statewide bond plan of 175 million dollars to fund a multi year highway program. If endorsed by constitutional amendment the plan would be transmitted to the governor and presented to a joint legislative session with highway commission input and chamber of commerce backing.
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Legislature action and committee approvals reported
Thursday W R Montgomery case referred to house committee while land office probes gain House involvement. Senate adopts abolition of fish game and oyster commissioner and creates a three member commission. Emergency appropriations for chemistry and education pass in Senate. A bill to sterilize inmates in state institutions is introduced in House. House joins Senate in investigating land office. House criminal committee kills anti evolution bill.
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Police search Blue Island for Laura Bucholz slaying
Police and citizens scoured Blue Island after Laura Bucholz 26 died from a head wound from a heavy club. A witness Mrs Jace Hanley saw the assault as the body was dragged into bushes near her home. The missing hat and purse suggested robbery as a motive.
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