Amarillo bricklayer jailed after wife slaying shocks two boys
Louis J. Kirk 30 fled 1515 Harrison Street after shooting wife Florence Morgan 38 in front of their two sons Billy Joe 11 and Louis Jr 10 who rode in the back seat. He was captured after an all day search and taken to Potter County jail. Funeral plans set, grand jury to hear case August 24 with trial expected in early September.
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Harrison Street
Billy Joe
Louis, Jr
Florence Morgan
Bicknell
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Amarillo
Frank Morgan
Kirk
Cleo McGinnis
Buchanan Street
Grady Hazlewood
Potter County
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Mr. Kirk
Billie
Dumas
Oil remains central in Texas runoff for Railroad Commissioner
The August 22 runoff pits Frank Morris of Dallas against Ernest O. Thompson with Carl Hardin possibly near Morris. Oil policy stands as the campaign issue as Thompson defends conservation and pro ration measures while critics challenge the incumbents record on oil and regulation.
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Dallas
U.P
Texas
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Ernest O. Thompson
Railroad Commission
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Erath County
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Thompson
Amarillo
Austin
Austin American
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Rebel and government armies slow in Madrid area stalemate feared
In the mountains north of Madrid both sides paused after days of heavy fighting. Rebels reformed lines yet faced loyalist counterattacks while government forces held the northern initiative. Seville radio appeals underscored a desperate rebel south. Queipo de Llano urged sympathizers to Gibraltar to join the effort.
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U.P
Seville
Malaga
Gonzalo Queipo de Llanoga
Gibraltar
Amarillo Sees 64800 Out-of-Town Cars in 60 Day Period
Chamber of Commerce secretary Carl Hinton reports a surge in tourism with 1,080 cars in Amarillo last Wednesday and 480 overnight stays. About 64,800 out-of-town cars are estimated for the 40 day peak season, driven by highway improvements and centennial celebrations.
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Amarillo
Carl Hinton
Chamber of Commerce
Hinton
Panhandle
Amarillo and Panhandle Weather Outlook
Forecasts show thundershowers possible in Amarillo and vicinity with cooler temperatures tonight and Wednesday. West Texas partly cloudy with possible showers and cooler Panhandle tonight. New Mexico partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with likely showers and thunderstorms northwest portion. temperatures show little change. Highs reach 89, lows near 79 in Amarillo today.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
Townsend Vote Shapes Oklahoma Senate Runoff
In Oklahoma City on July 28, the Townsend vote affects the Democratic senatorial runoff between Governor F. W. Marland and Representative Josh Lee. Both candidates back the New Deal, with Townsend leaders endorsing Marland and Gomer Smith.
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Lee
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Townsend
FE. W. Marland
Josh Lee
Marland and
Gomer Smith
Gale Moves On Florida Storm Aims Southeast Coast
A tropical storm intensified hourly and moved along a direct line toward Southeastern Florida. The disturbance was about 110 miles from Miami as it tracked toward Green Pastures and Paramount. Two shows daily with unreserved seats and the same prices.
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Miami
Fla
Atlantic
Florida
Paramount Today
Green Pastures
May Bar Duck Shooting for Three Years
Dr. Harry C. Oberholser, the government's senior biologist, warned in Dallas that duck hunting may be barred for three years in the United States. He said threats of extinction loom as fowl numbers dwindle and noted agitation for a complete abolition of shooting.
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Dallas
Harry C. Oberholser
United States
Oberholser
Out West on the Plains by W G Baker
Amarillo composer W G Baker writes a Plains inspired song titled Out West on the Plains. Edgar Parsons of Amarillo College of Music composed the melody. The piece will be aired on KGNC Wednesday at 2 30 by Slick and Boston. Baker has written fifteen songs but this is the first broadcast.
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Amarillo
Plains
W. G. Baker
Texas
Texas Plains
John McCarty
Edgar Parsons
Amarillo College of Music
KGNC
Slick
Boston
Tragic End to Turbulent Life of Florence Kirk
Amarillo, Texas reports tell of Florence Morgan Kirk’s troubled life ending in a fatal shooting by her husband. The narrative spans court actions, separations, and repeated violence, culminating in a fatal daytime crime observed by neighbors and local workers.
National Guards To Leave This Week for Annual Encampment
Two hundred fifty Amarillo National Guardsmen from 15 officers and six units depart Friday for Palacios Texas camp. Battery B goes by truck Thursday with own gear and rolling kitchen. Palacios hosts 9,000 guardsmen from the 36th Division in Texas.
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Amarillo
Palacios
Texas
Field Artillery
National Guard
Taylor
Santa Fe
Union
Fall from building leaves worker with minor injuries
Falls three stories at the Texas State College for Women. E W Thomas, a workman, survived with only superficial wounds after the headfirst plunge. He reported the fall caused little pain. The incident occurred at the college grounds in Denton on July 28.
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Denton
E. W. Thomas
Texas State College For Women
Thomas
Election shifts to congressional fights in Texas
Texas Democratic primary turnout dwindled as Gov. James W. Allred led by 34,332 votes, eliminating a run off. Five congressional races moved toward run offs on August 22, with Maury Maverick and Blanton in tight races. Seeligson declined entering the San Antonio runoff, boosting Maverick’s bid.
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Texas
James W. Allred
Tom Blanton
Abilene
Washington
Texas Election Bureau, Inc
Blanton
Clyde Garrett
Eastland County
Garrett
San Antonio
Maury Maverick
Lamar Seeligson
Seeligson
Maverick
Star Diary Quotation in Custody Battle Over Marilyn Thorpe
Mary Astor’s alleged diary was quoted by ex husband to allege “gross immoral conduct” as he seeks custody of their 4 year old daughter Marilyn Thorpe. Dr. Franklyn Thorpe filed a sensational answer to her petition to regain custody as guardianship hearing approaches in superior court tonight.
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Los Angeles
Mary Astor
Franklyn Thorpe
Hollywood
Marilyn Thorpe
Brisbane and Rothermere in the day’s political discourse
Arthur Brisbane a leading American writer is discussed in The Globe with editor’s note. Lord Rothermere is praised for press influence guiding England toward defense and national resolve. Advertisements for Paramount, McMurtry Paints, FHA loans and Long-Bell Lumber appear.
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Arthur Brisbane
America
Globe
Brisbane
Lord Rothermere
England
Lord Northcliffe
Northcliffe Press
British War Department
Locked door chart fuels murder mystery in Asheville
A hotel chart shows Helen Clevenger's door locked from inside ten minutes before her mutilated body was found. Officers say the chart places the lock at 8:20 A M July 16, about seven hours after she was assaulted and shot, prompting fresh questions in the case.
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Asheville
N. C
Helen Clevenger
New York University
Miss Clevenger
Spanish Rebel Drive Aims At Somosierra Pass
Gen Emilio Mola leads a cavalry unit in a push to retake Somosierra Mountain pass on the road to Madrid. Loyalist planes strike near Guadarrama passes as fighting rages with hand to hand combat and field guns. Mola stays optimistic about reaching Madrid and restoring national strength under military rule.
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Somosierra
Madrid
Guadarrama
Mola
Spain
WPA charges in Oklahoma politics under review
The Deputy WPA Administrator Aubrey W Williams said evidence against seven Oklahoma WPA employees for alleged political activity would be sent to the U S district attorney for possible prosecution. London reports an engagement of Wyndha Baldwin to Joan Elspeth Tomes, daughter of the late C A Tomes, Baldwin is a 32 year old steel company director.
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Works Progress
Aubrey W. Williams
Oklahoma
WPA
London
Wyndha Baldwin
Stanley Baldwin
Joan Elspeth Tomes
New York
Miss Tomes
C. A. Tomes
Tomes
Baldwin
Maverick Club Claims Push-Up Records Challenge
The Maverick Club disputes Ripley’s Believe It Or Not claim and cites two athletes. Gene Turner completed 200 push-ups in a burst, while rival Donnie Sharpe surpassed with 520. The group mocks the old record as outdated.
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Robert Ripley
Times
Maverick Club
Gene Turner
Donnie Sharpe
Rip
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