Roosevelt confident in winning Democratic nomination after long convention
Governor Roosevelt, after three ballots and a gain of just over 16 votes, voiced strong confidence he would secure the Democratic nomination as the convention adjourned. He said the Chicago party leaders pleased him and planned busy days ahead with Farley to erode remaining opposition.
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Amarillo Urges Safe Fourth Firework Observance
Police and firemen warn against premature Fourth of July firework use in Amarillo. Officers enforce the law once enacted under former Mayor W. W. Wetsel as professionals report nuisance effects and nerves frayed by in town displays. Chiefs McDowell and Cooper urge sane handling to protect life and property.
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W. W. Wetsel
W. R. McDowell
George B. Cooper
Garner Pays Scant Heed to Convention
Washington reports a stormy Democratic National Convention with Speaker Garner continuing his routine. Mrs. Garner describes their night after speeches and votes in Chicago, noting no radio, no disturbances after six, and Garner rising at six to start the day at the Capitol.
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John N. Garner
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Flood Drives Out Kingfisher People
Flood waters drove 175 families from homes in Kingfisher and flooded many business buildings. U.S. Highway 81 reopened after being wet near Kingfisher. traffic on State Highway 33 remained blocked by a bridge washout three miles west. Crescent in Logan County saw streets turn to rivers, with some storefronts flooded. Rescue and relief efforts followed as rivers receded.
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Weed Harvest Time For City Warns Durham
Amarillo city officials report heavy weed growth on vacant lots after June rains. City manager Bill Durham urges property owners to trim to avoid fines and reduce hay fever complaints, stressing civic pride and public relief.
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Bill Durham
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Becker Campaign Plans Speaking Tour Across Plains Texas
Ernest Becker of Dallas, candidate for attorney general, announces an active speaking tour in Mesa, Slaton and Lubbock with stops in Plainview at 10 A.M., Floydada at 11:30 A.M., Matador at 2 P.M., Paducah at 4 P.M., Crowell at 6 P.M., and Vernon at 8:30 P.M. The note also mentions hottest furnaces reaching 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Justice Denies Suicide Verdict in Wright Bank Robbery Death
Corpus Christi July 1 Justice Bob Wolf denied he returned a verdict of death by own action in the death of A A Wright slain bank robber. Wolf said Wright died from gunshot wounds inflicted by officers in the line of duty after a running gun battle with three policemen following the Texas State Bank & Trust Company robbery worth 11500. The money was recovered. Wright’s pistol was in his hand when his body was taken from the car and there was no evidence of death by own action.
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Bob Wolf
A. A. Wright
Wright
Eee
Absentee ballots mount at county clerk office
More than a score of absentee ballots had been filed with the county clerk before noon today. The period began yesterday and runs to July 8, inclusive. The voting is running unusually heavy with many people preparing for vacations during the next two weeks.
Final Rush to Pay State Tax Pours In Cash
County tax collector Bill Collins reports $29,000 received in person yesterday and last night as the final rush before delinquent second half taxes. A 10 percent penalty plus 6 percent annual interest and $1 costs apply today on unpaid second half taxes, with costs added to first half delinquencies since February 1.
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Bill Collins
Sanborn School Candidate Rally Scene in East Amarilla
A Sanborn School gathering in East Amarilla features a political rally scene with students and staff participating. Organizers emphasize outreach and community involvement ahead of upcoming elections.
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SanBorn School
East
Amarilla
Open House Tonight For Amarillo Mayoral Candidates
Special invitations went to all mayoral candidates in Amarillo for an evening open house. The event is free with no admissions or sales and starts at 7 30. Wm J Flesher serves as chair of the program committee.
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Amarillo
Wm. J. Flesher
Beck Trial Near End In Texas Murder Retrial
Beek trial near completion as physicians debate defendant William Beck 20 a former University of Texas student on murder charges in Waxahachie July 1 evidence neared its end with the case expected to wrap up tomorrow
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Waxahachie
William Beck
University of Texas
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