Lingle murder roundup nets Foster and Dullard arrests
Chicago reporter Alfred J. Lingle murder case maker Frank Foster, who bought six snubnosed pistols, is jailed with three henchmen in Los Angeles. Pat Roche aims to bring him to Chicago for questioning as extradition fights possible. Also sought, Grover Dullard, a gunman and Bugs Moran associate, was captured.
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United Press
Chicago
Frank Foster
Alfred J. Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Los Angeles
Foster
Pat Roche
the Associated Press
Lingle
Grover Dullard
Bugs’ Moran
Hunter brothers set enduring flight record over Sky Harbor
John and Kenneth Hunter report 473 hours of continuous flight aboard the City of Chicago. A refueling with 75 gallons kept the endurance monoplane circling Sky Harbor as the men nap briefly and eat irregularly. Ground crews push toward a 500 hour goal with plans to reach it around 11:40 a.m. CST tomorrow.
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Associated
Chicago
Hunter Brothers
Sky Harbor
Hunter
Big Ben
John
Kenneth
United Press
Kenneth Hunter
Endurance
Sky Harbor Airport
Senate panel backs four Hoover reform bills on prohibition
Senate Judiciary Committee favorably reports four bills from President Hoover’s law enforcement commission to modify the Jones ten law define petty offenses and authorize jury trials The fourth measure on petty cases before US Commissioner was not reported All four had passed the House Meanwhile 2700 Treasury agents were transferred to the Justice Department to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment as part of a push toward a dry nation The Williamson bill authorized the move
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Uy United
Washington
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Senate Judiciary Committee
United States
House
United Prevy
Treasury
Justice Department
Williamson
Congress
Moorer-Wiekere
Interesting comments from Arthur Brisbane on daily topics in 1929 Globe
The piece notes Brisbane's syndicated views and contrasts them with Globe editorial stance. It travels from Catskill mountains summer play idea to New York City schoolchildren displaced to a proposed vast recreation area, warning about life's small scale and humanity’s place in the universe. It cites weather, hail, Einstein, Mayo, and cautions about emotions affecting health and driving actions.
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King Feature Syndicate
Arthur Brisbane
America
Globe
Brisane
Catsill
Rip van Winkle
New York City
New York
Europe
Pacific
Asia
Question Injured Boy in Car Blast Interrogation Begins
Interrogation of A. D. Payne Jr. after a fatal car blast last Friday follows his recovery. The boy, once blown from the car, may be released later this week as District Attorney Thomerson probes the incident and potential hidden dynamite theories. Sheriff and police pursue clues amid talk of a large reward. In a separate note, officers seek a missing hitchhiker tied to a car theft, with a 17-year-old Pampa girl also missing.
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A. D. Payne, Jr
Exa Payne
Edy. W. Thomerson
Thomerson
Bill Thompson
W. R. McDowell
Pampa
E. C. Newman
Newman
Throngs Expected for Amarillo Fourth of July Celebration
Officials of the Tri-State Fair association plan a big July Fourth event at Jack Hall Park three miles northwest of Amarillo. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children. activities include motorcycle races at 2 pm at the fair park and a ranch program at 5 pm with stunt flying, a political speech, and a fireworks display at 9 pm. The Panhandle expects a large turnout from Amarillo and nearby communities.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
Tri-State Fair Association
Jack Hall
Fair Park
Harold English
Wilburn
Hawk
Tri State Fair July 4 Program At Fair Grounds
Motorcycle races at Tri-State Fair Grounds start promptly at 2 pm with 400 in cash prizes. All day picnic from 2 to 6 pm features 24 miles of shady nooks and flying tents. Harold English speaks from 6 to 7 pm. Swimming free, sandwiches and drinks provided.
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Tri-State Fair Grounds
Harold English
Amarillo Fireworks Show Sets Record Crowd
Biggest fireworks display ever shot off in Amarillo begins at 9 p m with gates opening at 9 a m Admission 60 cents for adults 25 cents for children ages 7 to 14 under 7 free Bus service from Amarillo Aus pices Tri State Fair Stay all day attendance and activities listed for the event.
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Amarillo
Tri-State Fair
Man Held Confesses to Five Burglaries
Roy A. Rowe confessed to five burglaries last Sunday, stealing household goods clothing valued at about $3000 and two automobiles. He is jailed in Panhandle with Deputy Sheriff Alien Johnson and J. W. McCormick, while investigators review his activities. Police recovered most merchandise including a radio, dresses, watches, a necklace, a suit, and $1.25 in pennies. Johnson plans to press charges for a car theft from Cullum Motor Co. next.
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Roy A. Rowe
Carwon County
Panhandle
Amarillo
Johnson
J. W. McCormick
Rowe
P. Hill
St. Francis
Plaints
Mowe
Kansas City
Kowe
Veal
Hill
Kew
Cullum Motor Company
Showers Bring Heat Relief on Plains Across Northwest Texas
Heavy rains and showers across the Panhandle ease a heat wave with minimal grain damage. Perryton recorded 1.05 inches, others saw lighter totals from Amarillo to Childress and Dalhart to Liberal. Potatoes reported no hail and little wind.
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Panhandle
Texan
Potmte
Perryton
O. BR. Bodeen
Fort Worth & Denver
Amarillo
Childress
Dalhart
Bodeon
Rock Island
Liberal
Kane
Advertising Fund And Fatal Car Crash Highlight Amarillo Budget
A fatal motor car crash near White Deer claimed Myrtle M. Hill 54 shortly after 10 at Northwest Texas hospital. Her husband Dr. H A Hill and son John H Hill survive. funeral in August. Separately Amarillo Chamber of Commerce unsatisfied with 1940 budget, proposes $12,000 for national advertising and $2,000 for non national publicity. board seeks city commission approval.
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White Deer
Myrtle M. Hill
H. A. Hill
Travia Street
Northwest Texas Hospital
Hill
W. H
W. W. Holmes
John H. Hill
Great Bend
Kane
Blackburn Funeral Home
Chamber of Commerce
City Commission
Wilbur C. Hawk
Board of Directors
Hawk
Directure
Jabberk and Manufacturers Association
Jabbera and Manufacturers Department
Chamber
Vaporeon
Dean Kirk
W. FE
Herring
T. W. Cotten
V. Vernon
W. EB. Herring
Germany Glad for Freedom in Rhineland Evacuation
Berlin reports a nationwide celebration as the Rhineland regained independence with the last French troops leaving Wiesbaden and Mainz. Chancellor Bruening and British ambassador Rumbold attended a stadium ceremony while Berlin and other cities joined in the jubilant events signaling the end of French occupation after weeks of withdrawal.
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United Press
Berlin
Rhineland
Yars
Wiesbaden
Mayence
Heinrich Bruening
Horace Rumbold
Guillaumet
Explosives Blown Apart as Train Strikes Truck
A carnival train in Missoula Montana collided with a truck loaded with explosives stuck on the track. The engine split the truck in half, causing blasts to rain down on the area as passengers escaped with minor injuries and a few crawled free with light scratches. The incident follows a previous era road agent legacy noted in the scene.
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Missoula
Mont
Hear “Mouth
Edlges
Sirla
Debria
Tax Penalty Now Imposed On Amarillo Taxpayers
Tax collector James Bowen reported about 59000 paid to the Amarillo tax department by yesterday’s deadline, many by mail, with a 10 percent delinquency penalty to follow. City hall staff stayed past midnight to process payments as Chicago voters faced a transportation reform ballot at 9 000 polling places.
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Amarillo
James Bowen
Bowen
Tas Department
Chicago
Bamvol Tapuli
Postal gain for year shows huge increase
Amarillo post office reports a record year with total receipts of 308 000 plus dollars, an increase of 441 000 over the previous fiscal year ending June 30 1920. June 1940 receipts reached 22 724.07 with a net gain of 2022.94 over June 1939.
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Amarillo Post
Kon- Yon
Kenyon
Kenyon Anid
Government reports $184 million year end surplus
Washington announces a $184 million government surplus for the 1990 fiscal year. Secretary Mellon notes $76 million of that total came from foreign June wares payments, while ordinary receipts reached $4.178 billion. Customs and internal revenue totaled $8.6266 billion, up from 1920 levels and adjusted for a 1 percent tax cut.
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Associated Prem
Washington
Mellon
Treasury
Senate votes on veteran pension measure after amendments
Senate debates a House World War pension bill aligned to President Hoover wants. Democratic leaders say enough votes exist to adopt an amendment raising monthly pensions beyond House figures. Amendment by Walsh and Connally ties maximum to Spanish American War pension levels, with five to ten percent disability tiers and permanent disability at higher rates.
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Wabhington
Hoover
Congress
Senate
Walsh
Massachusetts
Connally
House
Anate
Watson
Indiana
Reed
Pennsylvania
Ghio
Johnson
Dallas New Air Weather Office to Open
Officials announce the Dallas weather office will open July 15. Five government experts oversee data collection and dissemination via the Commerce radio station at Worth. The station at Love Field will cover a large territory including Kansas City to the north and Houston to the south.
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Weather Bureau
Dallas A
Department Commerce
Worth
Love Airfield
Kansas City
el Pac
Denver
Memphi Tonn
Houston
Galveston
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