Wealthy Indian Sues Britain for Four Trillion Dollars
Nagpur India July 24 A suit for four trillion dollars is filed in the high court by a wealthy Indian against the British government. He sues through the Secretary of State for India claiming his father in law named the Secretary as trustee for property in India including two gold mines and three oil wells. If money is not paid he will accept property of equal value. The claim dwarfs mid 1930s budgets and may set a world record.
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Nagpur
India
London
Secretary of State For
Neville Chamberlain
Sabine River
Texas Senate
Eastland County Bar Association
Two Comets Visible To Naked Eye Since 1910
Boston July 24 Associated Press science editor reports Peltier and Kahn comets are the first naked eye visitors since 1910 and the first to appear simultaneously since 1852. The article recalls Halley and other historic comets and notes the recent study of comet tails and Andromedid meteor showers.
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Howard W. Blakeslef
Associated Press
Boston
Peltier
Kahn
Johannesburg
Radio Rally for Governor Allred Promotes Old Age Aid
Amarillo attorney Riley Strickland spoke on KGNC praising Gov. James V. Allred for directing Old Age Assistance funds to eligible Texans. The rally highlighted support in the Plains region with speakers including Judge Marion Reynolds and Rev. W. Williamson. Initial July 1 checks reached 40,099 recipients, with 60,000 expected on August 1.
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James V. Allred
Riley Strickland
Amarillo
KGNC
New York
Ohio
Strickland
Federal Prisoners Hurt in Auto Crash Near Ashland
An automobile load of federal prisoners including Harry Thompson former Navy yeoman jailed for selling naval secrets to Japan went over a 30 foot embankment on the Siskiyou Highway twelve miles south late last night. Thompson suffered a sprained finger J T Lavelle deputy US marshal sprained back and ankle and Harry Deacon a prisoner was hurt slightly.
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Ashland
Ore
Harry Thompson
Navy
Japan
Siskiyou Highway
Thompson
McNeil Island Penitentiary
Seattle
J.T. Lavelle
United States
Harry Deacon
Johnson Predicts Place in Run-Off
DALLAS July 24 candidate for railroad commissioner said major oil companies won another victory in the Rodessa oil field as the railroad commission gave a 20 acre spacing rule instead of a five acre rule. He claimed a place in the run-off and said city managers’ reports would make him the high man.
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Dallas
O. Johnson
Harris County
Rodessa
Johnson
Donley’s Pioneers to Hold Sixth Annual Reunion
Clarendon, July 24. The Old Settlers Association announces the sixth annual reunion of Donley County old settlers set for August 14. A picnic will be held at Tate Grove near Hedley. All settlers who have lived in Donley County 20 years or more are invited.
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Clarendon
Donley County
Bill Rains
Old Settlers Association
Tate Grove
Hedley
Carnivorous Plants Lure and Kill Insects
Interior department describes meat eating plants like the pitcher plant and Venus fly trap. Pitcher lure draws insects with nectar then traps them inside to drown and digest. Venus fly trap uses electricity to operate a hinged trap that closes on and secures prey before reopening if unsuitable.
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Washington
U.P
Interior Department
Juarez Judge Holds Marriage by Proxy for NYC Couple
A proxy marriage was performed in Juarez Mexico with Judge Justo Salasses officiating. The couple John Astor Squires 39 and Ada Mordaque Stoude 38, both of New York City, were represented by attorney Victores Prieto and his secretary Rodolfo Silva who said the I do's for the bride and groom.
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EL Paso
John Astor Squires
Ada Mordaque Stoude
New York City
Justo Salasses
Civil Registry
Juarez
Mexico
Victores Prieto
Rodolfo Silva
Treasury Receipts and Outlays July 22 Report
The treasury reports receipts of 61,280,079.06 and expenditures of 62,656,540.84 on July 22, leaving a net balance of 2,371,739,737.85. Customs receipts for the month total 22,326,897.54. For the fiscal year since July 1, receipts reach 214,573,838.33 and expenditures 284,356,049.01, including 12-.
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Washington
Treasury
No Man's Land Island Near Martha's Vineyard Noted
Emergency expenditures reach 66 6 668 35 with excess 69 782 210 68 and gross debt 33 491 389 73 up 1 008 049 00. Gold assets total 10 634 285 688 09. Election returns Paramount Sat Nite.
Aurora like brightness shifts tied to solar electrons
A description likens the tail of a celestial event to the Aurora with rapid color changes over hours, explained by solar electron bombardment. Election returns referenced as Paramount Sat. Nita.
Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Soothing Blue Star Ointment
Blue Star Ointment soothes itchy skin by deeply delivering medicines into pores to treat tetter rash eczema and foot itch. Money back on the first jar if relief is not achieved.
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Tejas
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No Man's Land Is
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Martha's Vineyard
Eae Steus
James G. Lumpkin
Potter County
Paramount
Nita
GMC
Frank Redder
Amaillo
Santa Fe R. R
L. E
International Harvester Co
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F.S. Wallace
Organized Labor
F. S. Wallace
William H. McDonald
Salem
Herman Wright
Oldham, Carson
Deaf Smith Counties
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Y. Potter
Randall, Armstrong
Wright
L. D. Heyser
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