Cockrell Rites Are Saturday
Funeral services for 8 G Cockrell, longtime Amarillo oilman and business leader, will be held Saturday at 10 AM in Dallas at his sister Mrs B F Harmon’s home. He died Thursday in a Dallas hospital after a month of illness from a stomach ailment. burial is in Laurelland Cemetery.
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G. Cockrell
Amarillo
Dallas
B. F. Harmon
North Mont Clair
Cockrell
Anhandle
Cockrell-McTiroy Ol Company
Cock~Well-Lakey, Inc
Amarillo Tire
Universal of Company of
Rube Cockrell
Cleburne
RB. F. Harmon
Joe Y. Fields
J. J. Kellam
Wallace Bassett
Clitf Temple Baptist Church
Laureland Cemetery
Bellaire
County Tax Distribution Gap Clarified
Taxes continued show state will receive 49 cents of the new tax for every 25 cents allotted to the county, nearly doubling the county’s share.
Three Ted Healey Stooges Revealed as New Menaces to Safety
By Foster Peterson three of Ted Healey's famed stooges created chaos on a TWA Skyliner bound for Los Angeles. They spilled from the Amarillo airport onto the flight, disrupted crew, and delayed takeoff by three minutes as staff scrambled to untangle the episode. The hostess described the trio as unruly cutups while passengers looked on in disbelief.
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Ted Healey
Foster Peterson
Stooges
English
Los Angeles
TWA
New York
Deficit Boosted By Non-Repayment
United States Marines stationed at the embassy express frustration over the China Japan spillover Crisis, while U S federal fiscal data show sharp declines in loan repayments widening the 1938 deficit to 187 088 081 dollars, 230 percent above last year at this date, despite Roosevelt economy measures and higher revenues.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ripley's Second Oddity Show Tonight on NBC Network
Bob Ripley presents the second Believe-It-or-Not program in his Huskies series tonight over NBC. The dramatized oddities are backed by B A Rolfe's orchestra and the Men About Town trio, with Ripley continuing on air since 1983. The show airs Fridays at 7 PM on KGNG under General Foods sponsorship.
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Robert J. Ripley
Huskies
Rolfe
Fipley
National Broadcasting Company
KGNG
Apensonship of
General Foods
Second Heat Wave Rides East Through Middlewest
The month's second heat wave pushes temperatures to the upper nineties in Chicago and across the Middlewest. Forecaster J R Toloyd of the Chicago Weather Bureau says the siege will not last long, following a 12 day heat wave earlier in July blamed for nearly 400 deaths.
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Chicago
Middlewest
Central
Southern Plains
J. R. Toloyd
Chicago Weather Bureau
Rockies
Atlantic
What Th Write Tack What Th Write Tack WANTS DOG
A cryptic note appears to demand writing along with a pledge or request involving a dog. The fragment hints at a quotation or slogan but lacks clear context, participants, or location to establish a full news item.
Filipino Outlaws Slay American in Philippine Raid
Percy A. Hill of New York, a prominent American in the Philippines, was killed by an outlaw band of ten Filipinos at his rice plantation in Nueva Ecija Province. The raiders used guns and bolo knives in the July incident reported on Manila P1.
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Manila
Percy A. Hill
New York
Philippines
Nueva Ecija
Skirts to Be Fashionable Shorter This Fall
Chicago stylist Miss Esther Bradford said skirts will be shortened to fourteen inches from the floor this fall with sixteen inches described as quite daring. Hats will feature higher crowns worn off the face exposing the brow, and some water lines will rise.
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Ghicago
Esther Bradford
Chicago
Mr and Mrs J L White Visit Amarillo Friends
Mr and Mrs J L White of Alhambra California formerly of Amarillo are visiting Mr and Mrs P Works at 1918 Tyler Street and other local friends. Mr White is assistant postmaster at Alhambra and was previously connected with the Amarillo post office for many years.
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J. L. White
Alhambra
Calif
Amarillo
P. Works
Tyler Street
Mr. White
Slaying Revealed In Final Note Fragments
Body of husband James D. Walkup was found in a desk drawer near the front door with a suicide note to his wife. A third note addressed to him from the Phoenix hotel scene and a milk-bottle note about milk indicate warnings and actions tied to the crime scene.
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James D. Walkup
Jimi
Phoenix
Opposite reports from China and Japan sow confusion
The Associated Press reports opposite accounts from Peiping and Tokyo as two weeks of tension in North China renew uncertainty. Tokyo claimed Chinese troop withdrawals ease immediate war fears and signaled readiness to settle core issues, while Peiping warned of new Japanese military moves signaling a potential drive to expand influence.
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Associated Press
North China
Tokyo
Peiping
Japan
China
Madrid Shelled Twice in 24 Hours Kills and Injured
Madrid is shelled again within 24 hours by insurgent artillery, leaving at least 15 dead and many injured. The city, recently calmer after two weeks of nearby fighting, faces renewed siege as forces clash about 15 miles west.
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Madrid
Cattle imports fall in first half of 1937
Washington July 23 Representative Charles L South of Coleman Texas says cattle imports to the United States in the first six months of 1937 are far less than 1936. He notes Canadian shipments are down about 25 percent and cites fears among West Texas cattlemen over reciprocal trade treaties.
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Washington
Charles L
Coleman
Tex
Agriculture Department
Canada
West Texas
Department
United States
Doctor Kills Son In Mercy Death in Seattle
In Seattle a renowned urologist Dr. Guy H. Peterkin shot his 22 year old invalid son Shearman then killed himself. Authorities said the mercy death followed the son’s incurable illness and the doctor’s distress. Peterkin, 66, gained international fame before this tragedy at University of Washington.
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Seattle
Wash
Alison
Guy 8. Peterkin
Shearman
University of Washington
South Carolina Contractor Builds Home on Wrong Lot
A Greenville contractor built a $5,000 house on a lot not owned by the buyer. The buyer, who had purchased the lot, will seek remedies after discovering the mislocation.
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South Carolina
Greenville, & C
William Hawkins Dies in Abilene Former Texas Supreme Court Member
William F. Hawkins former member of the Texas Supreme Court died in Abilene on July 23. He served as a justice and was known for his legal influence and public service. He is mourned by family and legal colleagues.
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Abilene
William FB. Hawkins
Supreme Court of Texas
Cantrell Dies After Illness At 53 In Amarillo
Earl M. Cantrell 53, cafe operator, died after a long illness at his home 513 Fast Fifth Avenue. Survived by wife, two daughters Dessie Cantrell and Naomi Gray of Amarillo, four brothers and three sisters in Texas and Oklahoma. Funeral 4 p.m. at Blackburn-Shaw chapel with Rev. C. V. Oldham officiating. Burial Llano Cemetery. Burned Shaw Funeral Home directing.
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Earl M. Cantrell
Fifth Avenue
Dessie Cantrell
Naomi Gray
Amarillo
Dave
Otis Cantrell
Bowie
Texas
Charles
Robert Cantrell
Hereford
Hattie Proctor
Frank Nichols
Jane Peden
Tuttle
Oklahoma
Blackburn-Shaw Chapel
C. V. Oldham
North Amarillo
Auto Overturned Near Bushland Injures Three
W. M. Gouldy and Mason King of Amarillo escaped serious injury when a car driven by King overturned ten miles south of Bushland. They received minor cuts and bruises. Frank Farley of Kansas City, riding with them, suffered a broken rib while O. R. Peterson of Kansas City was uninjured. The crash occurred as the vehicle rolled three times after a dust obscured jog in the road. Farley reports he works for the Hereford Journal and Peterson for the Grovers Telegram.
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W. M. Gouldy
Mason King
Amarillo
Mr. King
Bushland
Frank Farley
Kansas City
O. R. Peterson
King
Farley
Hereford Journal
Peterson
Grovers-Telegram
Harry Holland to Build $12,500 Brick Home
Permit issued for Harry Holland to erect a brick home at 2590 Van Buren Street with concrete foundation and large basement. Ramey Bros. named as contractors. The weekly total permits reach $22,240 and July totals rise to $50,190.50, with yearly grand total at $502,105.50.
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Harry Holland
van Buren Street
Ramey Bros
Amarillo hosts push for new air mail links
Mr Cotten and Postmaster W D DeGrassi urged business leaders to attend as reservations with the hotel clerk, tickets at one dollar. The plan aims to connect Amarillo with Pueblo, Oklahoma City, Denver and beyond, with Crowley's visit seen as a milestone for new air mail facilities.
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Quet
Amarillo
Cotten
W. D. DeGrassi
Pueblo
Denver
Oklahoma City
Colorado City
Wichita Falls
Braniff
Crowley
Washington
Fort Worth
Congressmen Can Examine Tax Returns of James Roosevelt
The congressional tax investigating committee voted to let any member inspect the income tax returns of James T Roosevelt, the President's son, or Secretary Morgenthau, marking a step in the ongoing inquiry.
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James Roosevelt
Washington
Apj
Congressional Tax Investigating Committee
James T Roosevelt
Morgenthau
Winners in 4-H Girl Achievement Day Contests Announced
Winners in all 18 events were announced this morning at Polk Street Methodist Church. About 20 girls from Pottery County completed work in clothing and canned goods contests. Mildred Seamit won first in eight clothing demonstrations earning a trip to the college short course. Other winners included Bunt Bell, Midret Gent, Lyle Le Greng, and Recite Wink in canned goods. Mary Helen Hortees and Mary Grabber in demonstration events. Bettie Lee Hill and Mary Helen Hodges in towel and other categories.
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Pottery County
Polk Street Methodist Church
Mildred Seamit
College Brition
Bunt Bell
Soner Commmunity
Midret Gent
Soncy
Lyle le Greng
Lowry
Recite Wink
Saint Prancis
Drew
Mary Helen Hortees
Ant Mary Grabber
Sito« Betop Lee Hill
Ant Mary
Miss Hodges
Mary Grabber
Mary Frances Prescott
Bettie Lee Hill
Miss Grabber
Cecile Brown
Anna Nell Smith
Eunice Rell
Viola Bichsel
Wanita Poersvth
Viela Richsel
Eunice Bell
Viola Richsel
Charlotte
Pauline Dammier
Vanita Forsyth
Charlotte Dammier
Minnie Bell Parker
Funice Bell
Anna Nelli Smith
Viola Richeel
Ruth Ann Blessen
Ruth Wall
Mary Helen Hodges
Marice Ann Bill
Omni
Bettie Jo Gray
Prinee Ann Hi
Chariotte Damemie
Markets Kansas City Livestock and New Orleans Cotton
Kansas City markets show hogs at top 12.45 for 180 to 250 lb belts with several heavy weights around 12.00 to 12.25, cattle and calves steady with stockers firm, sheep and lambs higher late in deal. New Orleans cotton opens down 4 to 5 points on hedge selling, early trading quiet with months opening mixed before modest rally in late half hour.
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Kansas City
Oklahoma
New Orleans
SeaRion
Shorta
Treasure tale and Panama police probe linked to mine
The La Concepcion treasure saga prompts Panamanian police, led by Col. Manuel Pino, to investigate after reports tie a $3 million fund to the La Estrella mine. Thorpe denies knowledge, a Czechoslovakian worker cites the tunnel, and President Arosemena orders full inquiry amid fears of a curse. Canada reports 238 million pounds of creamery butter produced in 11 months of 1938.
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la Concepcion
Thorpe
Col
Manuel Pino
Panama
David
Pino
van Steck
Piedra Candelas
Arosemena
la Estrella
Towledge
Hill
Canada
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Columbia Picture
Ralph Air
Priping
United
States
Bob Ripley
Tack
Tee
Feu
Mrs. J. L. White
California
Wally
S. W. Stephens
Gunn-Hinerman
Tire Company
Harrivan Street
Son
HOUSE
U.P
White House
Senate
Eaton Rapids
Mid
Michigan Central
Airlines
Browas
Ali Drag
Kansas City Livestock
Texas Corp
EB. A, Pierce & Co Amarillo
E. A. Pierce & Co
Amer Locorate
Amer Smelt & Ret
Amer Mills Amer Te Big Tel
Ith Armour & Co
Anaconda Copper
Atchison
Etn
Baltimore & Ohio
Barnsdall Oil
Baldwin Locoa ST
Bendix Aviation
Bethlehem Steel Wee
Borden Saee
Budd Mfg
Aarts Callahan Zinc & Lead
Chrysler
Columb Gas & Elec
Continental BeRac
With & South
Consol
Curtiss Wright
L Motors
Douglas Aircraft
Deere & Co
Aeathcae Eaton
Gen
Pub Service
Whee
Gillette Razor
Goodrich
Goodyear Eta
Great West Sugar
Houston Oil
Ares
Houdaille Hershey
Hudson Motors Ay
Hervester
Intl
Tel Rey
Betnt
Johns Manville
Kennecott Copper
Otis Steel
Pale Packard
Mtrs
Paramount
Penney Co (Jc) Ve
Pennsylvania RR
Pure Oil
Phillips
Remington Rand
Republic Stele
Reynolds Tobacco Rr
St Joseph Lead
Sears Roebuck
Socony Vacuum Tee
South Pac RR
Southern Railway
Standard Brands Eee
Sperry Corp
Stewart Warner
Studebaker
Texas Gulf Sulfur
Tex Pac Coal &Oil
Tide Water Assen
Trans America
Thompson Starrett
Texas Gulf
United Aiircraft
EB. A. Pierce & Co
Prey
Arkansas
Calvert Collins
Frank
Tim
Ceres
Calvert Iskey Collins
Tite
Jemon
Calverts Reserve
Calverts Specia
Calvert Distillers Corp
RELAY
Louisville, KY
Chrysler Area
Calvert's
Ae UU
Polk
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