Endurance pilots push past 500 hours in City of Chicago flight
The Hunters in the City of Chicago monoplane soar above Sky Harbor reaching 500 hours at 12 40 p m C T. Bonuses for extra flying time near 4000 dollars daily fuel contact delayed as the Big Ben refueling plane encounters motor trouble and changes spark plugs. Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine plan to reclaim endurance records from Lambert Field on July 18 using a barograph forwarded by the National Aeronautic Association.
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United Press
Chicago
Flying Hunters
Sky Harbor
Kenneth
Jackson
O'Brine
Challenge Uny United Press
ST. Louis
Dale
Red” Jackson
Forest O'Brine
Hunter Brothers
St. Louisian
Washington
National Aeronautic Association
Lambert St. Louis Field
Argue booze possession is not unlawful
United States commissioner hears Raymond Ackerman case arguing that mere possession of liquor, without intent to sell or transport, is not unlawful. Frederic R. Coudert Sr. contends Volstead Act oversteps constitutional bounds, noting Supreme Court ruling on purchase. Ackerman held on $500 bail. argument may reach Supreme Court.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Frederic R. Coudert, Sr
Raymond Ackerman
Hollywood
United States Supreme Court
Gilbert and Sullivan
Will Rogers
O'Neill
Ackerman
Coudert
Gangster Flees as Motorman Slain in Chicago Shootout
Chicago on July 2 reports a gun battle on South State Street aimed at gangster Jack Zuta. A motorman was killed by a shot to the neck as gunmen fled behind a car exhaust smoke screen. Zuta and three companions escaped with police protection offered but declined.
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Associated Press
Chicago
South State Street
Jack Zuta
Zuta
JUG
Mere Lusader
Jake Lingle
Tribune
Detective Headquarters
George Barker
Barker
State
Lake Streets
Tonneau
Albert Bratz
Leona Bernstein
Sally Vision
Harker
Brats
Vision
Bernstein
George (Hugs) Moran
State Street
Quincy Street
Solly
Brisbane on Hoover era and Indian protest
Arthur Brisbane notes half year 1930 grim with 6,000,000 unemployed while Hoover commissions show faint signs of improvement. He cites a Delhi inspired yet misdirected protest in New York where 15 hundred communists, including a Harvard student, aimed to free India by attacking British interests, mocking young activists who stray from their class.
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Hoover
India
New York City
Harvard
Lawrence D. Cohen
Lindbergh Baby May Bear Name Charles Morrow
United Press report from Englewood New Jersey notes the Lindberghs have not filed a name yet but Charles Morrow is the understood choice. A telegram in the congressional record from Senator Morris Sheppard invites the infant son of Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh to visit Texas before any Mars trip, signed by Amon G. Carter Fort Worth publisher.
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United Pre
Englewood, N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
Charles Morrow
Lindberghs
United Press
Washington
Lindbergh
Congressional Record
Morris Sheppard
Teas
Texas
Mars
Rogers
Amon G. Carter
Fort Worth
Small campaign expense report shows high costs for governor race
Austin July 2 The campaign expense report of Clint C Small for governor shows he spent 6096.41 of the 8000 allowed in the first stage and has total contributions of 6871. The largest single contribution is from E Dunnigan with several others at 500. The report was mailed from Fort Worth July 1 and dated June 30 1950. Also Jimmy Allred’s report for attorney general arrived, dated June 30 Wichita Falls postmark. Possible legal challenge noted for noncompliance with spending laws.
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United Press
Austin
Tex
Clint C. Small
Fort Worth
Small
E. J. Dunnigan
Mel Davis
R. B. Masterson
Miles Bivins
W. T. Coble
J. A. Whittenburg
W. O'Brien
J. M. Sanford
J. T. Sneed
Senate
Jimmy Allred
Wichita Falls
Boy Forced to Kill Father in Oklahoma Beating
Sallisaw Oklahoma July 2 Eugene Denton Jr14 son of a wealthy farmer said he was forced to kill his father E J Denton 62 who whipped him mercilessly County Attorney R O Ingle stated no charges will be filed and the boy will not be held A witness James Williams testified the boy would have been killed if the beating had continued The youth said he acted after his father began whipping him when he refused more whiskey and he retrieved a gun to shoot him Two younger brothers and a sister corroborated the story noting the family had been living in fear since the parents separated and the father had been given to whiskey since that time
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Sallisaw
Okla
Eugene Denton, Jr
Ingle
E. J. Denton
James Williams
Eugene
Hearing Ordered for Canyon Pike Paving Tie-Up
A second hearing demanded by the contractor will delay start of paving on Canyon to Pampa, a 47,531.34 contract spanning Randell and Thirty Sixth Streets. Amarillo city commission set July 16 for the hearing, as state aid of 12,846 funds half the project cost with city and property owners sharing the rest. City Manager Bill Durham notes construction cannot begin for more than 30 days after the hearing.
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Amarillo
Randall County
Thirty-sixth
State Highway Commission
City Commission
Canot
Bill Durham
Willmering & Mullen
Randall Paving
Harrison
Thirty Sixth Streets
Canyon
Pampa
Woman free on bond for girl shooting in Houston
Ruth Higgins, 23, shot in the chest at a filling station, improved today. Her alleged assailant, Mrs. E P Chandler, 34, wife of a steamship agency manager, is free on $1000 bail for assault to murder. Higgins signed a police statement. Chandler claims self defense in scuffle.
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Associated Press
Houston
Ruth Higgins
E. P. Chandler
Frisco Buys Gulf-Texas & Western Railway
The St. Louis- San Francisco railroad company announced a outright purchase for 1 800 000 dollars of the entire capital stock of the Gulf Tex as and Western Railway, a 100 mile line operating in northwestern Texas.
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Nated Press
ST. Lous
St. Louis-San Francisco Railroad Company Today
Gulf-Texas & Western Railway Company
Texas
Agreement Reached With Britain And France On Taxation
Washington reports satisfactory agreements with Great Britain and France over double taxation. E C Alvord confirms no public release yet and notes relief from French double dividend tax. Mills reportedly on a two month Europe trip.
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England
France
Associated Pres
Washington
Great Britain
Treasury
E.C. Alvord
Amee
Mills
White House
Alvord
Europe
Plane passes Cleveland airport during Southern Cross flight
The Southern Cross flying from New York to Chicago passed over Cleveland airport at 12 22 Eastern Standard Time today about 500 feet high. Babe Ruth hit his 31st home run in the Yankees 5 0 win over Chicago in the fifth inning. The World War veterans pension bill was returned to the House with a request for a conference to resolve differences after Senate action.
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Cleveland
Associated Press
Southern Cross
New York
Chicago
Babe
Babe Muth
Byrd
Ruth
Dutch Henry
Yankees
Reo
Washington
Senate
House
Amarillo Plans West Eighth Avenue Viaduct Over Rock Island
City Commission approved a viaduct over the Rock Island railroad on West Eighth Avenue. City Manager Bill Durham was authorized to direct the engineering department to prepare plans so construction can begin at once. Mayor Col E O Thompson said the project will aid citizens and enhance safety. The Rock Island previously agreed to contribute 5 000 toward construction at West Eighth Street.
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Amarillo
West Eighth Avenue
Bill Durham
City Commission
Rock Island
West Eighth Street
Col. E. O. Thompson
Weet Eighth
Pilot escapes as air mail plane crashes in Indiana
An air mail plane from Cleveland to Chicago crashed and burned near Middleville Indiana early today. Pilot Robert P Hodkins escaped unharmed as thick weather forced a low flight. Eight hundred fifty pounds of mail were destroyed. The crash likely occurred when the plane struck power lines.
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Uniter Prowse
Chicago
Cleveland-Chicago Air Mail
Middlebury
Ind
Robert P. Hodkins
National Air Transport
Hodking
Senator Reed Smoot Wed to Salt Lake Woman Alice Sheets
In Salt Lake City on July 2 Senator Reed Smoot of Utah and Mrs. Alice Taylor Sheets were married at the Latter Day Saints temple. Heber J. Grant, president of the church, performed the ceremony.
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Salt Lake City
Reed Smooth
Utah
Alice Taylor Sheets
Latter Day Saints
Heber J. Grant
Convenience Promises Comfort at Hall Ranch Fourth of July
Tri-State Fair officials sponsor a full day at Jack Hall's ranch with six mile transport for 25 cents and buses from Park and Weert. Activities include fishing swimming and games for 50 cents adults and 25 cents children. Evening program begins 5 p.m. to midnight with races at $1 adults and 40 cents children. Ambulance on call via phone 4311.
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Jack Hall
Amarillo
Jackall
Weert
Firecrackers for Breakfast Not So Nourishing
A Dallas boy Louie Ford ley age 9 tried a lighted firecracker at breakfast around July Fourth. He placed a baby giant in his mouth and the blast burned his face and loosened three teeth. He was treated at an emergency hospital by doctors.
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United Prowey
Dallas
Louie Fordley
Officers Seek Three Escaped Prisoners in Lufkin
In Lufkin Texas three inmates escaped Angelina County jail yesterday by sawing through their cell bar and slipping through the courtroom during a trial. The escapees were Charlton White serving a 0 year sentence for criminal assault, Bob Lerter awaiting trial on a similar charge, and a youth named Tucker held on multiple robbery charges.
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I'resa
Lufkin
Texas
Angelina County
Charlton White
Bob Lerter
Tucker
Arrest in Fort Worth Killing Tied to Townsend
Houston officers moved to Fort Worth to question Melvin Townsend a 26 year old Negro after detectives captured him on tip from another Black man who said he witnessed the six year old murder of a white insurance man. A $1100 reward had been posted for the slayer.
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Associated Press
Houston
Fort Worth
Melvin Townsend
Townsend
Omaha Attorney To Head Kiwanis International
Ramond M. Crossman, an Omaha attorney, was unanimously elected president of Kiwanis International at the fourteenth annual convention to succeed Horace McDavid of Decatur Illinois.
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Dy United Prem
Atlantic City
N. J
Ramond M. Crossman
Omaha
Neb
Kiwanis International
Horace McDavid
Decatur, Ill
Amarillo building activity tops 1920 through June
Amarlio building permits for the first six months of this year reach 1,268,122 dollars, about 250,000 more than the same period in 1920, per a report by Mina Joncie Mae Androws, secretary to building inspector A W Smalley. June permits total 170,300 dollars, down from 222,718 last June.
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Amarillo
Mina Joncie Mae
Negro Saved From Mobs Goes To Trial In Beaumont
Heiney Williams, a Black man, stood trial for criminal assault as crowds gathered around the temporary high school courthouse in Beaumont. Indicted seven times for alleged attacks on couples in cars near Port Arthur, he faced a volatile scene after being moved to a cage for safety.
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Beaumont
Heiney Williams
Negrh
Port Arthur
Mores
Indictment in Lingle Slaying Targets Foster in Chicago Case
Chicago gang boss Frank Foster was indicted by Cook County grand jury in the murder of Tribune reporter Alfred J. Lingle. Foster, captured in Los Angeles, could be brought back for questioning as the killer remains unidentified. A gun Foster claims was taken from him by a city officer is linked to the crime, according to Foster’s statements in Los Angeles.
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Hy United Press
Chicago
Frank Foster
Alfred J. Lingle
Cook County
Grand Jury
Foster
Los Angeles
Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Frankie Foster
Uffivere
Oil man loses $72 cash and watch chain
C. J. Craddock, buyer for an oil company, reported the theft of $72 in currency, his watch, and chain from his hotel room. He had left his trousers on a chair near a window and someone climbed a fire escape to gain access through the window. Police were notified.
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C. J. Craddock
Money
Call for Bank Statements Made Today
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all National banks as of the business date Monday June 30. James Shaw, state banking commissioner, mewed today a call for the condition of all state banks as of June 30. Blackburn's ambulance, Ph. 2528-4.
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Washington
Austin
James Shaw
Dance Mishap Wins Ride Home With Automobiles
A man hurries from the dance and seeks a taxi for his big moment. He notes the many good looking cars listed daily in the Globe and News Want Ad section, offered by dealers with small down payments and easy balance terms.
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Globe and News
Huge Booze Ring Is Barred Cleveland
Federal indictments name Simenon and partners as leaders of a midwestern liquor syndicate operating by land and across Lake Erie. Key figures include Daniel F. of Pittsburgh and Cleve amnes Courtney of Cleveland, with Handsome Larry Davidson once atop the operation. Court appearances followed bond posting as charges span transporting 4022 cases of whiskey to McKeesport and shipments from Sandusky to Vermilion, Ohio.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Florida
Lake Erie
Simen
Daniel F
Pittsburgh
Cleveamnes Courtney
Canda
John O' Hoyle
Larry” Davidson
Atlanta
Fernandia
Via
Keesport
Chicago
Woodlawn
Canadian Porte
Pointe
Erie
Ohio
Cleve
Courtney
Lin
McKeesport
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Cohen
Griggs Ambulance
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Canyon Pike
Bath
Sweetwater
Jimmy Reed
Victoria
Reed
Boxwell Bros. Ambulance
Frisco
Poincare
U. S
Paris
Franco-America Committee
Raymond Poincare
M. Poincare
Philippe Roy
Canada
NEWE
Eighth Avenue
Salt Lake
Hall Ranch
Kiwanis
CTY
Berry
Blackburn's Ambulance
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