Pat on the Head Puts Bloodhand Out of Manhunt
In Sugar Land a 20 year old convict, Deimon Whitehurst, escaped from the central prison farm. He swam the Brazos River seven times at night to elude bloodhounds, was captured, and said he patted a dog's head. Two other escapees, Elgie Sparks and Thomas Pickens, remained at large. Sparks has 35 year sentence for assault, Pickens 19 years, both from Texas counties.
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Sugar Land
Central Prison
Brazos
Deimon Whitehurst
Whitehurst
Harris County
Elgie Sparks
Jefferson County
Thomas Pickens
Fl Paso County
Two Injured In Pile Up On North East Eighth Avenue
A three car rear end collision on North East Eighth Avenue left two people with minor injuries. Mrs. Jim Lingle of Stinnett an expectant mother and John Howard of Sacramento California a hitchhiker were treated at St Anthony's Hospital. The crash happened about 9 50 this morning. A 1937 Buick sedan and a 1946 Chevrolet pickup were struck by a 1942 Chevrolet coupe carrying Mrs Lingle and another Stinnett woman. The hitchhiker in the pickup suffered a head cut while Mrs Lingle was bruised and admitted for observation. The Buick occupants Mr and Mrs J E Lawson of Los Angeles and their two children escaped injury.
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North East Eighth Avenue
St. Anthony's Hospital
Jim Lingle
Stinnett
John Howard
Sacramento
Cal
Lingle
H. A Jackson
Mangum
Okla
Pebble Detection By Barefoot Climbers In Steel Making
A historical note describes crucible clay used by English ironmasters where workers trod barefoot to detect pebbles in the mixture. The practice aimed to ensure purity before steel melting.
Population claims in Russia and United States ranking
A report asserts Russia as the largest white state globally with a European population of 200 million, while the United States ranks second.
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Russia
United States
Officials Named for Amarillo Summer Horse Show
Amarillo Horsemen's Association announced officials for this summer's Amarillo show. Thomas E. Hogg will judge walking horse classes while Jay Burton will judge the saddle horse division. Al Cashman will announce and Bill Rhinehart will be ringmaster. Three judges will preside over each rein- ing and children's class once announced. Entries close for all classes except children's.
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Amarillo
Vera Walker
al Cashman
The
Skelly Is Co
Tulsa
Oklo
Cashman
Bill Rhinehart
Houston
Rhinehart
J. S. Abercrombie
Abercrombie
Pin Oakes Stables
Walker
Association
Entry lists grow as group nears final count
Mrs. Walker reports over 100 horses already on entry lists for the group. Final count may rise as preparations continue.
Snyder visitors tour Polk Street couple en route to mountains
Mr and Mrs Leon Messick and Mr and Mrs Wayne Smith of Snyder Oklahoma visited Mr and Mrs J L Heien at 3204 Polk on Tuesday while traveling to Red River and Colorado Springs. Mrs Messick is the Heien’s daughter and Mrs Smith is their niece.
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Leon Messick
Wayne Smith
Snyder, Okla
J. L. Heien
Polk
Red River
Colorado Springs
Mrs. Messick
Heien
Mrs. Smith
DDT Fogger De-bugging Amarillo Industrial District
Acting City Manager N. V. Moss said the DDT fogger is working today in Amarillo's industrial section to de bug alleys. He added the fogger will probably not reach residential areas before Monday or Tuesday.
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Amarillo
N. V. Moss
Mon- News-Globe
Three Brothers Enlist In Naval Reserve Unit
Lt. Comdr. John J. Vandale announces three Fulton brothers Carl Clifford Jr 17 a Amarillo High School apprentice seaman Robert Mack 22 four years apprentice seaman and Albert Raymond 29 seaman first class have joined the local Naval Reserve. Other recent enlistments include William Lester Black Glen Ray Duckworth James Elmer Wallace and James Edward Shackelford with roles ranging from apprentice seaman to chief radioman.
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Naval Reserve
John J. Vandale
Reserve Recruiting Office
Carl Clifford Fulton
Robert Mack Fulton
Albert Raymond Fulton
C. C. Pulton
Harrison
Carl Clifford, Jr
Amarillo High School
Robert Mack
Albert Raymond
William Lester Black
Glen Ray Duckworth
East Eleventh
James Elmer Wallace
James Edward Shackelford
Taylor
Stolen Autos Recovered Total 12324 in One Year
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover reported that 12 324 stolen automobiles were recovered in the fiscal year ending June 30. He noted more thefts and recoveries than ever before and credited the disruption of interstate car theft rings. Recovered vehicles were valued at 11 336 642.
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Washington
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Opera calls for all these skills plus acting ability
A brief note highlights that opera performance requires a blend of vocal technique stage presence and acting ability. It suggests that successful singers must master both singing and dramatic interpretation to convey character and emotion on stage.
Del Monte Coffee Promises Rich Flavor Appeal
A vintage ad touts Del Monte Coffee highlighting distinctive aroma and honest real flavor. It invites readers to try Del Monte and says the aroma gives a big hello and the flavor encourages another cup tomorrow.
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del Monte
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Tipperary Rex
Rex
Spi. P. Paget
West
Monroe
Hogany
Ol’ Vernon
Oriental Cleaners
Buchanan
Vernon Hancock
Wallee
Ld Als Ae
Snyder
Meses
Harmony House
Sears
Texes
Rist Stevens
Columbia Records
Prudential Family Hour
Ise
Stevens
Forse Red
A Hoffman
Potts Dye Works
Aecidy
Trpe Deemere
Case and McGiants Inc
Abilene Waco Amarillo i Reee
Miss Stevens
Cervas
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