Swanson Dies at 77 in Virginia Mountain Camp
Claude A. Swanson secretary of the navy and longtime Democratic statesman died at a Blue Ridge Mountain camp in his native Virginia. He collapsed before a White House dinner in 1937 and suffered a stroke yesterday morning at the Fishing Lodge. his leadership kept navy funding steady and he had also served as governor of Virginia.
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Claude Swanson
Secretary of Navy
Virginia
Washington
U.P
Claude A. Swanson
Democratic Party
Blue Ridge
White House
Roosevelt
Swanson
Long
Capitol Hill
Congress
Navy
House
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
Kingsbury Run suspect linked to Polillo killing
Cleveland dispatch reports Sheriff Martin L. O'Donnell stating a 52 year old bricklayer confessed to a quarrel with Mrs Florence Polillo and says a butcher knife was used in the killing. He ties the Polillo death to the ongoing Kingsbury Run torso murders stretching back to 1934.
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Cleveland
Martin L.o’donnell
Florence Polillo
O'Donnell
U.P
Martin L. O’donnell
Kingsbury Run
Florence Sawdey Polillo
Polillo
Kingsbury
Bins of Texas Are Brim Full Of Lean Grain
Texas wheat bins overflow as railroad yards clog with grain. Harvest half done in the Panhandle risks car shortages and storage strain. Government loans require lean wheat storage, bonded by the CCC, with many Texas elevators already contracted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
North Plains
Panhandle
Harry Kearns
The
Kearns Grain and Seed Company
Harry Johnson
Galveston Wharf Company
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Texas Wheat Belt
Last Obstacle Cleared For Amarillo Flying School Bid
Final congressional action on a 5.675 million civilian pilot training bill clears Amarillo to pursue a government sponsored flying school. Local businessmen have pledged funds for planes and personnel, with 450-500 training centers expected nationwide depending on equipment and school participation. Amarillo College and West Texas State at Canyon placed on eligibility lists, and a mechanics course is being pursued at Amarillo College.
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Amarillo
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Amarillo College
West Texas State
Canyon
Carl Hinton
Chamber of Commerce
John Mead
Dave Blenner
The
American Legion
Mechanics School
Blenner
Mead
Federal Charges Hit LSU Officials and Building Chief
The report outlines federal and local investigations at LSU including the arrest of George Caldwell on a federal warrant for diversion of WPA materials, anticipated indictments against Dr James Monroe Smith and the broader probe into the university's finances. Also noted are suspensions and resignations related to the LSU board and highway commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LSU
New Orleans
George Caldwell
Louisiana State University
Caldwell
Federal Grand Jury
State University
Collman predicts 100 degree heat today in region
Mr Collman forecasts a 100 degree high today on the North Platte area with continued fair weather. He notes rain in the watershed over the past 24 hours of 6 inches and a nearby 1.22 inches in Minnesota Canada. Tomorrow should bring slightly cooler temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Northwest Territory
Minnesota
Canada
Borger Joins West Texas New Mexico League as Abilene Franchise
Borger becomes a league member by accepting terms and taking over the Abilene franchise and baseball team. Officials from Borger and league reps outlined plans to add Huber Carlton players and scheduled a Sunday game against the Pampa Oilers.
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Borger
West Texas-New Mexico League
Abilene
Bob Lindsey
Borger Chamber of Commerce
Walter David
Bob Takewell
Huber Carbon Black Company
Takewell
Borger Hubers
Milton Price
Harry Faulkner
Lubbock
Charlie Willson
Dallas
Huber Carlton
Pampa Oilers
A F L Threatens Strike by 150000 WPA Workers
Washington July 7 The American Federation of Labor building trades unions protested to WPA Administrator Harrington against a new security wage clause in the 1940 relief bill and threatened work stoppages on WPA construction projects employing about 150000 men. District Administrator Meredith said only about 135 of 2684 WPA workers in the Panhandle are skilled and would be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Federation of Labor Building ‘Trades Unions
WPA
Francis C. Harrington
Herbert Rivers
A. F. L. Building Trades Council
Dan Tracy
Electrical Workers
Harry C. Bates
Bricklayers
Harrington
Congress
Panhandle
A. A. Meredith
Meredith
Uncle Sam Seeks Owner of Guns
Authorities could not identify the owner of 70 000 dollars worth of cannon shells and grenades found in a Los Angeles warehouse. The cache was traced from San Antonio to Ramon Arias of Panama with Mexico City offices, then reconsigned to Major Richard L. Dineley of San Francisco who paid the initial storage fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
U.P
Lail Kane
Naval Intelligence Reserve
San Antonio
Tex
Ramon Arias
Panama
Mexico City
Maj
Richard L. Dineley
San Francisco
Major Dineley
Stray Cats Ordered Killed To Prevent Spread of Rabies
SAN ANTONIO July 7 All stray cats were ordered killed today as health officers redoubled efforts to prevent new rabies cases. Seven additional patients were treated at the county hospital after bites by cats or dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
U.P
Opponents Fail to Halt Silver Purchase Phaseout
In Washington on July 7 opponents to Roosevelt monetary policy failed to win immediate Senate banking subcommittee action on a bill to terminate treasury purchases of foreign silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
Roosevelt
Senate Banking
Treasury
Picture Yourself in the Want Ad Section This Month
Readers are urged to watch the Want Ad Section daily this month for a chance to have their picture featured and receive a free 8x10 tinted enlargement. Appreciation Week offers a 15 word Want Ad for the price of 10 words, but Sunday is the last day to act at Globe-News Want Ads, dial 6262.
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Want
Want Ad
Dear Mr. Garner You Ought To Take a Look at Bald Spots
Open letter from Eddie Gilmore to Vice President Garner criticizing White House lawn maintenance. It recalls past attempts to grow grass, distribution of grass sacks, and notes bald patches 30 to 50 feet wide near gates and damaged areas by the tennis court. It urges Garner to inspect personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Garner
White House Lawn
Eddie Gilmore
Washington
John Nance Garner
White House
Uvalde
Texas
Dening
Roosevelt
Hiram Jackson
Executive Mansion
West Gate
Herbert Hoover
Disease and death stain flood region as searches continue
Health authorities in eastern Kentucky hastened disease prevention work after at least 48 people died in sudden floods. Counties Breathitt Rowan Lewis and Lee report 47 missing with 75 believed drowned in Breathitt Frozen Creek Valley.
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Jackson
Kentucky
Breathitt
Rowan
Lewis and Lee
Lewis
Walter Deaton
Breathitt County
Frozen Creek
P. E. Blackberrey
Kentucky Health
Louisville
One Killed and Two Hurt In Portales Area Crash
A car carrying three El Paso men overturned on a highway 30 miles south of Portales New Mexico early today. H J Decker was killed. Lee Dodwell was seriously hurt and Ralph Peton had minor injuries. Decker worked for a Texas railroad in El Paso. Dodwell remained unconscious in a Portales hospital ten hours after the crash.
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Portales
N. M
U.P
H. J. Decker
el Paso
Tex
Here
Lee Dodwell
Ralph Peton
Decker
Texas
Dodwell
Accient
Joe Louis to Fight Pastor in September Title Bout
New York July 7 Papers signed today match Champion Joe Louis with Bob Pastor for a heavyweight title fight set for September in the United States likely in Detroit. Mail deliveries in Boston were canceled at noon due to an 84 degree heat.
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New York
Wupi
Joe Louis
Bob Pastor
United States
Detroit
Boston
Peter F. Tague
Weather Outlook for Amarillo and Surrounding Areas
Amarillo and vicinity forecast fair tonight and Saturday with light cooling. West Texas and Panhandle similar outlook with cooler temperatures, highs near 95, lows around 69. Noon temperature reported at 92 degrees.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
Congress Seeks Cotton Hose to Reveal Women Legs
Congress has appropriated 30000 dollars to continue experiments in cotton hose aimed at making women legs more visible while remaining aesthetically pleasing. Lawmakers say the interest is practical, not cosmetic, seeking a durable hose that preserves leg symmetry.
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Congress
Washington
U.P
Amarillo Reports Surge of Peeping Toms
Police report an unusually large number of complaints about Peeping Toms in Amarillo. Officers warn residents to call police without switching on lights and note many incidents involve home burglaries. One suspect described as a small negro was jailed after following women in a park. Police say two peepers have been arrested.
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Amarillo
Bellview
United Air Lines To Buy Western Air Express
United Air Lines plans to purchase a majority stake in Western Air Express. W A Patterson, United president, announced the agreement and an application was filed with the civil aeronautics authority for approval.
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United Air Lines
Western Air Express
Chicago
U.P
W. A. Patterson
United
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Rabbi Wiesel Resigns From Temple B'nai Israel
Rabbi Alex Wiesel resigns from Temple B'nai Israel effective immediately. The secretary said a successor is not yet chosen but will be announced before September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Wiesel
Temple B'nai Israel
Temple
Wiesel
Bandits Rob M. K. Goetz Brewery in Kansas City Heist
Four bandits raided the M. K. Goetz Brewing Company in Kansas City stealing about 5000 dollars. They rounded up 14 employees and forced them into the vault before escaping in an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
U.P
M. K. Goetz Brewing Company
34 Senators Stand Against Neutrality Law Change
A group led by Senator John son of California with 34 signers vowed to reject any modification of the neutrality law. They pledged to fight by honorable means and hinted at a prolonged debate, with some senators viewing it as an open filibuster threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
California
Roosevelt okays Byrd Antarctic land claim expedition
President Roosevelt approved an October Antarctic expedition led by Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd to substantiate territorial claims already explored. A $340000 interior department appropriation supported the mission aiming to map and claim western hemisphere land under the Monroe Doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Richard E. Byrd
Byrd
White House
Interior Department
Buskirk Sues For 40000 Damages Over Plant Vibration
Logan resident R. W. Buskirk sued the power company for 40000 claiming generator vibrations shook his house. The jury awarded him 1 dollar in the verdict.
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Logan
W. Va
R. W. Buskirk
Britons Told to Take Gas Masks on Vacations
London reports the government began distributing 45 million leaflets nationwide advising Britons to take gas masks when traveling or moving away for any length of time. The notice emphasizes personal preparedness amid wartime concerns.
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London
U.P
Townsend to Quit Washington on Pension Plan
Dr Francis Townsend urged congressional supporters to drop efforts this session for his $200 a month pension proposal, signaling an end to immediate push in Congress. He heads the movement for larger pensions for the aged and spoke from Washington.
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Townsend
Washington
U.P
Francis ©. Townsend
Congressional
Congress
First and Last Lion Hunt Ends Dramatically in Arizona
Prescott Arizona July 7 Ralph Hooker hotel operator joined hunter Giles Goswick in a lion hunt. A rope broke while dragging a two year old lion from a cave. Hooker climbed a tree as the lion ripped away his trousers seat. Goswick killed the lion.
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Arizona
Prescott
Ariz
Ralph Hooker
Giles Goswick
Goswick
Hooker
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Sanchez
Louisiana
Mr. Collman
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