West Texans Form Budget Institute To Cut Public Expenditures
West Texas Chamber of Commerce launches a Budget Making Institute at Texas Tech in Lubbock starting June 27. Leaders from 82 of 117 towns formed public expenditure committees and will study standardized budgeting for city, school, and county budgets.
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Solons Urge Huey to Stay in Washington
Baton Rouge lawmakers introduced two resolutions asking Huey P. Long to return to his Washington Senate seat and cease meddling in Louisiana affairs. The measures say his continued presence in Louisiana disrupts legislative procedure and hampers the governor’s duties.
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War risk case losses in federal court prompt verdicts
Two suits against the government for war risk insurance contracts of 10000 dollars each were resolved this week in federal district court. An instructed verdict for the government ended a third case in the Noah Taylor matter. Taylor of Amarillo, and Borger veteran Phil M. Trochtenberg were involved. Walter L. Brownfield, alias Leo E. Corn, pleaded guilty to interstate transportation of a stolen item before Judge James C. Wilson.
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Ferguson Attacks Sterling as Campaign Opens
In Fort Worth on June 3 former Governor James E. Ferguson denounced Gov. Ross S. Sterling and his highway policy as he launched Miriam A. Ferguson’s bid for a second term. He criticized the highway commission as cement drunk and urged voters to elect his wife to replace Sterling. Mrs. Ferguson echoed his pledge and pledged strong leadership for Texas.
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Three Amarilloans Charged in Booker Bank Looting
Three Amarillo men were arrested on charges tied to the December 23 burglary at Booker State Bank in Lipscomb County. Billie Culwell posted a 2500 dollar bond while George Brown and Frank Roddy remain jailed in Potter County. The raid yielded nearly 700 dollars in cash per authorities.
Christie says he cannot pay $14,000 judgment
Hollywood producer Charles Christie told a judge he has no money to cover a $14,000 judgment. He blamed a friend for gas for his $20,000 car, a mortgaged mansion, and imminent loss of his servants, claiming he hasn't a dime.
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Automobile theft case yields 18 month prison term
A defendant received an 18 month sentence in Leavenworth for automobile theft. He earned credit for time already served in jail. Brownfield had driven the car from Oklahoma City to Big Spring.
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Youth Freed on Proposal of Prosecutor
Laredo June 3 Olie Carter was acquitted of murder after District Attorney Walls asked the court to direct a not guilty finding. The state failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt though Carter said a rear window shot killed Miss Mary Ellis as they rode near the highway south of Laredo. Defense testimony suggested an unknown shooter fired through the car window and fled.
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