West Texas Young Democrats head to state convention
Headquarters buzz at the Herring Hotel as Young Democrats from six states gather for a West Texas regional convention previewing the two day state gathering. Hamlin and Blaylock headline talks, with Nancy Pence Painter to speak by radio.
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Young Democrats
West Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Kansas
Arkansas
Texas
Missouri
Hugh Anderson
Lubbock
C. C. Steakier
Damon Blake
Amarillo
Weldon F. Johnson
Levelland
Anderson
Nancy Pence Painter
Houston
Advance of floods prompts emergency setup and guard call in Missouri and Kansas
The effort to build a six foot auxiliary levee began at a danger point while about 10 500 CCC workers in Missouri were ordered to standby for emergency duty. In Kansas thousands of farmland acres are flooded with federal aid promised. The recent crest brought 125 dead or missing as it passed Concordia Kaw and Topeka. Farmers moved livestock to high ground and protected poultry.
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Missouri
Omaha
Kansas
Concordia
Kaw
Topeka
Luch Green Valley
Roosevelt plans new long range NRA program
Washington reports President Roosevelt may propose additional legislation to replace the NRA code structure. House committee chair Doughton says a long range NRA program could be effected by taxing powers. White House notes expert proposals do not meet Supreme Court limits. Johnson warns of wage cuts and sweat shops if NRA ends. conference to shape temporary NRA until spring 1938.
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South Plains Sees Beneficial Rainfall Across Region
Scattered thundershowers near Friona brought beneficial rains to the South Plains with totals from three quarters to two inches reported from Kress to Lubbock and Muleshoe. The weather is expected to stay unsettled with partial clouds and warmer temps, while hail in Muleshoe damaged crops and property.
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South Plains
Kress
Lubbock
Muleshoe
Santa Fe
Sterley
Denver
Pampa Hig Show to Feature Amarillo Delegation
Amarillo will send a sizable delegation to Pampa's pre centennial parade at 1:30 Friday led by the Amarillo High School band of 70 under Prof. Oscar A. Wise. Buses will transport the group to Gray County with boosters following in a car caravan after a brief Municipal Auditorium concert Friday morning.
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Amarillo
J. Roy Cullum
Chamber of Commerce
Oscar A. Wise
Gray County
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Green-Eyed Monster Visits Zoo Over Tiny Green-Eyed Rival
At the Pot ter County zoo a new baby brother steals attention from Tiny a one year old monkey. Jiggs the father and crowds shift to the younger cub while Tiny pouts and mimics a trapeze act. Spring brings more attractions as the Tri State Fair grounds zoo remains a main draw for children.
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Fred Post
Potter County
Shakespeare
Little Brother
Mama
Sonny Boy
Tri- State Fair Grounds
Allred Defends Clemency Record Against Criticism
Governor James V. Allred reiterates his clemency record amid District Attorney Renfro's objections over pardons for Roy Collins and Eziquel Cavazos, convicts in Brownsville. Allred cites hundreds of clemencies and letters from officials including Mayor Renfro supporting his stance.
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U.P
James V. Allred
R. B. Renifro, Jr
Brownsville
Roy Collins
Eziquel Cavazos
Allred
R. B. Renifro
Bodies Identified in Mexico Flood Toll Near 400
In Mexico City and nearby communities the bodies of 114 flood victims were identified, with officials noting many remain buried under mud and debris. Searchers continue to probe wreckage at San Pedro where the toll was heaviest, while exact death counts may never be known.
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D. F
San Pedro
Weather outlook for Amarillo and West Texas
Partly cloudy and warmer today with Thursday similarly unsettled. West Texas stays partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions in the north. New Mexico forecast fair to tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Temperatures range from 52 to 79 at 1 o clock today.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Power Strike Grips Toledo Ohio Slowing Industry
A city wide electrical strike by the union at Toledo Edison causes a power shortage affecting over 30 000 workers and halting output at Libby Owens Ford Glass Owens Illinois Glass Willys Overland National Supply Gendron Wheel and other plants. Interurban trains halted as buses and taxis carry passengers.
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Gendron Wheel Company
Mexico City Trip Decided Thursday
The Amarillo trip to Mexico City hinges on at least 100 reservations by 4 p m Thursday. Mason King says trip will be canceled if the quota is not met. costs cover rail fare, housing, sightseeing, and meals under the Harvey system. Rotarians in Amarillo and nearby areas have already reserved seats.
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Amarillo
Mason King
Santa Fe
Chicago
Fred Harvey
Globe-News
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Giant French ship Nor mandie ships in record voyage
The Giant French liner Nor mandie arrives as the biggest, longest, broadest, and costliest vessel yet launched. It crosses in four days eleven hours forty two minutes, pleasing American readers of The Globe.
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Normandie
Pape MacDonald to quit amid Page 7 utility battle
In brief notes the paper reports Pape and MacDonald planning resignation as Page 7 utility dispute unfolds. Relief jobs and floor photos feature on inside pages with local notices and directory items.
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Pape
MacDonald
Bouisson
Dock Workers Seek 18 Percent Wage Increase in Texas Gulf Coast
Longshoremen demand about an 18 percent raise to replace the expiring contract with steamship lines, covering Texas ports and Lake Charles. Proposal seeks 95 cents an hour for deep sea and 135 cents overtime, plus 5 cents per bale cotton loading, and union recognition at New Orleans. Actions hinge on Gulf coast district leadership and cotton exchange discussions.
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Gulf Coast
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Texas
Lake Charles
New Orleans
M. J. Dwyer
Galveston
Dwyer
New York
South Atlantic
Texas Gulf Coast
Dynamite Found at Wilson and Company Packing Plant
Additional dynamite was discovered today at the Wilson and Company Packing Plant amid a strike. Governor Marland announced at noon that the source of the information would not be disclosed.
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Oklahoma City
Wilson and Company Packing Plant
Marland
AAA Feature Revised to Meet NRA Ruling
The House agriculture committee moved to strike compulsory licensing elements from proposed amendments to the AAA act to align with the NRA decision. Griggs Ambulance. Dial 4311.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
NRA
Griggs Ambulance
Dial
Lamb County liquor conspiracy trial linked to sheriff
Mrs. Bill Herman testified in United States District Court that Sheriff Len Irvin and 25 others took part in two liquor sale agreements. She described payments of 200 dollars monthly in 1926 rising to 600 dollars in 1927, and said she and her son Vernon rejoined schemes after 1933. She cited trips with the Irvins and identified photos of Bill Herman and Sheriff Irvin.
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Lubbock
Len Irvin
Lamb County
Bill Herman
United States District Court
Panhandle organizes to entertain 1935 veterans reunion
Panhandle cities join Amarillo to host 15 000 to 20 000 visitors for the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Amarillo September 3 through 6. Wilbur C Hawk elected temporary chairman with Charles T Ware treasurer. Carl Hinton named executive director and local leaders pledge strong support.
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Panhandle
Amarillo
United Confederate Veterans
Wilbur C Hawk
Charles T. Ware
Amatrillo National Bank
Carl Hinton
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