Flying feats and church news dominate the week
Arthur Brisbane surveys daring aviation milestones as Williams Boyd and Connor fly Bermuda and back in 171 hours, Dorothy Hester performs an outside loop in Portland, and Henry Ford links flying to Prohibition. Pope Pius condemns Protestant activity in Rome while naming new cardinals Rossi Serafini Selvaggianni Lienart. Wilmer Allison, from San Antonio, defeats tennis champion Henri Cochet in London.
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Williams
Boyd
Connor
New York
Bermuda
Dorothy
Hester
Portland
Oregon
Eve
Henry Ford
Europe
Pius
Rome
London
Wilmer Allison
San Antonio
Texas
Henri Cochet
Nelson Monument
Memory Gone: Amnesia Youth Wanders Arizona to Amarillo
A young man with amnesia, calling himself Brown, arrived in Amarillo after awakening in Phoenix with no memory beyond his Jewish nationality. He recalled hunger, felt drowsy, wore a brown suit, and had $1.31, spending 75 cents on food while unsure of his past. He identified himself only by the name Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Phoenix
Arizona
Fatal shooting at Western Hotel ends Amarillo oil broker life
Jon Gladson 36, former Amarillo oil broker, died at 11 30 a m from a bullet wound claimed accidental after a drinking party. His wife Juanita 54, injured with a severe head gash, is hospitalized at St Anthony's. The couple said the 2 am incident in room 217 started with a dispute over a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Gladson
Amarillo
Juanita Gladson
St. Anthony's Hospital
Gladson
Western
East Tenth Avenue
Grady Haslewood
Wheat chiefs urge acreage cuts to end dark decade
Secretary Hyde told a national radio audience that reducing wheat acreage is essential for profits in the next decade as world demand lags. Federal Farm Board Chairman Legge outlined a long range crop reduction plan while both planned Western tours to explain outlook data to farmers.
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Cecil Owen
United Press
Washington
Hyde
Alexander Legge
Federal Farm Board
Legge
Farm Board
City To Close Shop For Fourth Event In Amarillo
Banks and business houses in Amarillo planned to close for the Fourth of July celebration. Tri-State Fair officials prepared for racing at the Fair Park at 2 pm and a full day at Jack Hall's ranch with activities from 5 pm to midnight. Excursion rates urged rail travel as bus shuttle service operated from Park and Fifth/Main to the park, increasing to two buses during heavy traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Fair Park
Jack Hall
Park
Lawyers Open Santone Meet
Six hundred Texas lawyers attended the opening of the Texas Bar Association annual meeting in San Antonio. Bishop W T Capers gave the welcome, C M Chambers spoke, and C S Bradley of Groesbeck responded. Clarence Wharton warned against paid trusts in lands while other speakers included William Watkins Fort Worth Carl Callaway Dallas and former Atty Gen Claude Pollard Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Antonio
Texas
Texas Bar Association
W. T. Capers
West Texas
C. M. Chambers
C. S. Bradley
Groesebeck
Clarence Wharton
Mawston
William Watkins
Fort Worth
Potter County candidates speak tonight on WDAG
Candidates for office in Potter County will address listeners at 8:30 p m from radio station WDAG. Five minute speeches will be interspersed with odd fiddlers music. Boxwell Bros ambulance phone 521L provides coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
WDAG
Odd Fiddlers
Safe-crackers steal from Gulf Refining warehouse
Yeggs pried open a window to enter the Gulf Refining Company warehouse at Third and Monroe. They carried a 00 pound strong box into the yard and battered the combination with a sledge hammer. Police were told the loot did not exceed $15, with exact amount pending check.
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Gulf Refining Company
Third
Monroe
A. A. Meredith
Northwest Texas fair to feature air stunts and fireworks display
Neighboring cities expect Amarillo to host most attendees as costs stay low and weather remains mild. The event centers on motorcycle races in the afternoon and a stunt flying show at Jack Hall's starting at five. Harold English promotes a full catalog of daredevil flying with Wilbur C. Hawk noting the fireworks open with Old Glory and a 40 by 10 ft American flag. Over 100 effects will follow in a display claimed to exceed all Northwest Texas exhibitions. Early visitors may enjoy Jack Hall's offerings for the same price as the program. See PICNIC Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Jack Hall
Harold English
Wilbur C. Hawk
Fair
Texas
Ranch Park
Hawk
Flying Hunters Seek In-Flight Hearing In Endurance Flight
In a receivership suit against the Hunter brothers, they request a hearing aboard a 21 passenger plane to testify by radio while remaining aloft over Sky Harbor for perhaps another week. They passed 524 hours, 14 hours ahead of the prior record, aboard the City of Chicago after starting the 520th hour. A co-pilot threatened to land the plane unless reports of Kenneth wanting to quit were corrected. John expressed disappointment at the partial publication of confidential messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Hunter Brothers
Sky Harbor
Kenneth
John
Walter
Albert Hunter
Insurance Hazard Seen in Oklahoma City Oil Fight
Oklahoma City faces massive fire insurance risk as oil drilling reachs into the business district. National underwriters warn of cancellations or higher rates amid urban derricks near homes and streets. Fire Chief C. R. O'Neil warns of conflagration dangers from gushing wells and gas pockets endangering the city. See INSURANCE Page 2.
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Okahoma City
United Press
Oklahoma City
National Board of Fire Underwriters
State Insurance Board
A. L. Roark
W. E. Mallalien
National Underwriters Board
C. R. O'Neil
Mary Sudik
Hinter
Gan
O'Neil
State House
Chamber of Commerce Budget Adopted by City Commission
The Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development budget for 1930 31 totals 69 978 dollars, about 15 000 under last year's expenditures. The detailed plan lists salaries for the administrator and staff and outlines administrative expenses with a note directing readers to John Maynard for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
The
Globe Today
Ernest Thompson
Chamber of Commerce and
Board of City Development
Congress May Adjourn Tonight After 16 Month Session
Speaker Longworth indicated Congress would resolve pending controversies today and adjourn by six o clock to celebrate the Fourth of July. The House adopted the conference report on the veterans pension bill, awaiting Senate approval, with a compromise on pension rates and tax withholdings for disabled veterans as proposed by the House. The agreement aligns with President Hoover's plea and narrows the gap between House and Senate provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Longworth
House
Congress
Senate
Hoover
Earthquakes Rock Calcutta and Assam in split shocks
An earthquake in Calcutta jolted residents before dawn with conch shell rites aimed at Bashuki goddess. No casualties reported though telephone lines failed and Cheringhee area suffered damage as Bengal centers felt later quakes. Shillong also reported a strong early morning quake with aftershocks and railway damage.
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Calcutta
Bengal
Bashuki
Cheringhee
Shillong
Assam
India
Benge
Resigns Over Salary Too Large Says Job Should Be Part Time
Middletown Conn July 3 John S Roth tax commissioner resigned, saying his $3 500 annual salary is excessive for the amount of work. He urged the post be part time or combined with another job, noting the city receives about six months of actual work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
John S. Roth
Payne Reward Fund Grows In High explosives case
A reward for arrest and conviction of the person who planted high explosives in the car of A. D. Payne, local attorney, last Friday, resulting in the death of his wife Mia Exa Payne and injuring his 11 year old son. The fund reached 5500 with Payne offering to pay 5000 now and double later. Old Tack offered 600 and A N Cornell of Plainview wired about 1000 in pledges from West Texas residents.
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A. D. Payne
Mia
Exa Payne
A. D. Payne, Jr
Payne
Old Tack
Plainview
A. N. Cornell
News Globe
Texas
Tri State Fair July 4th Motorcycle Prize Event
The Tri State Fair program for July 4th lists a motorcycle event at the Tri State Fair Grounds starting promptly at 2 p.m. caring a $690 cash prize total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tristate Fair
Tri-State Fair Grounds
Jack Hall's Ranch All Day Picnic and Stunt Flying
An all day picnic at Jack Hall's Ranch begins at 9 a m with 600 acres and 2 miles of shaded nooks. Harold English performs stunt flying from 6 30 to 6 00 p m while political speeches run from 6 to 7 p m. Swimming is free and plenty of sandwiches and drinks are provided.
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Harold English
Fireworks Show Sets Amarillo Night Ablaze
Biggest fireworks display ever shot off in Amarillo at nine p m gates open nine a m stay all day admission fifty cents for adults two cents? children under fourteen seven free bus service from Amarillo Aus pices Tri State Felr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tri-State
Felr
MCGurn Gets Year In Jail For Concealed Weapons
Chicago reports Jack Zuta, a noted gangster linked to Moran and Alello factions, received a one year county jail term and a $400 fine for concealed weapons. Judge Ky L Frankhouser imposed the maximum sentence as a broader law crackdown unfolds amid renewed gunplay in the Loop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mreve
Chicago
Jack McGuren
Capone Guniman
Ky L Frankhouser
Jack Zute
Jake Lingle
Zuta
Hin
Gunn
Twans
Polles
Gangster Williams seeks trial after county jail drink charge
Gebhree Williams held in the county jail on a charge of driving while intoxicated asked for a trial this afternoon. He paid this morning and a jury was picked from the streets for a possible trial. If not tried today, he would serve two months in jail during vacation due to lack of bond. In a raid two leases of home brew and brewing equipment were seized. Karl Pitts held in the county jail on $2,500 bond. Arrest by sheriff and police departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gladson
Haekwood
Bill Thompson
W. BR. McDowell
Gladson
Gebhree Williams
Williams
Karl Pitts
Ram
Mason
Sterling
Gainesville
Deninon
C. Moody
Fort Worth
C. B. Walker
Grapevine
Frank Putnam
Houston
Mexia
Jim Kaufman
Palestine
Love
Mia
Ferguson
M. Sterling
irate mothers plan picket at new york speakeasy
Mothers from St Albans Queens move from city and federal offices to protest an alleged speakeasy near a public school. They plan placards and staged picket duty Monday outside the establishment on main street.
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New York
St. Albans
Queens
Hoover
Gilibert A. Wicks
Parent-Teacher Association
United Press
St. Albanese
Long Toland
Ies
New York City
United States
Firecracker Day activities in Texas gubernatorial derby
A chaotic lead into Independence Day in Texas politics shows Democratic candidates driving the gubernatorial derby with rapid campaign stops across the state. Paul Laven of New Braunfels plans a whirlwind Fourth of July speaking tour from San Antonio to Abilene to Fort Worth and beyond, while other hopefuls like Miriam A. and James E. join events in Conroe, Navarro County, Corsicana, Mexia, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Frees
Tejas
Texas
Paul
Tonio
Abilene
Fort Worth
Denton
Houston
Jim Young
Kaufman
Hie
Fergurone
Gove
Miriam A
James E
Conroe
Earie B. Mayfield
Derator
Thomas B. Love
Mother Neffe Park
Navarro County
Corsicana
Barry Miller
Stephenville
Clint Small
Bert
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Arthur Brisbane
King Feature Syndicate, Inc
America
Globe
Brisbane
Rossi
Serafini
Selvaggianni
Lienart
Italy
Cardinals
Achille Lienart
France
Griggs Ambulance
Blackburn’s Ambulance
Berry's
Santone
Boxwell Bros. Ambulance
YEGGS
Gulf Company
Beans
C.O. C
Bee C. C. Budget
John Maynard Ibr, Co
Griggs Ambulapor
Mgurn
Jack Zuta
N. Y
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