Laval Agrees to Accept Premiership Amid French Crisis
Paris June 5 Pierre Laval veteran foreign minister agreed to try forming a cabinet to replace Fernand Bouisson after Le Brun pressed him to accept the premiership Laval said he would accept in principle and report after consulting supporters Bouisson declined to form a new government as France faces a grave political crisis with the franc under pressure and devaluation concerns shared by Flandin and Herriot.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pierre Laval
Tailer
Prench
Fernand Bouisson
Laval
Albert Lebrun
Jules Jeannency
Senate
Lebrun
Bank of France
Boulsson
Flandin
Herriot
Decrer
Bouisson
France
Chamber of Deputies
Ol' Man River Floods Spur Rescue and Reunion
Floods on the river forced evacuations and rescue of several families. After days apart, relatives were reunited as officials assessed damage and relief efforts. The situation highlighted ongoing dangers along the river and the need for swift recovery actions.
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Republican
Nebraska
Scandia
Kas
Yeers
Associated Press
Druggists Back Allred on Bill to Regulate Drug Dispensing
Governor James V. Allred endorsed a proposed bill to bar dispensing drugs outside registered drug stores run by licensed pharmacists. The move aims to curb bootlegging by fake drug outlets and supports a state fair practices act for stabilized prices and pharmacist supervision. Glen Johnson elected president of the Veteran Druggists group.
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Dallas
Texas
James V. Allred
State Pharmaceutical Association
A. H. Seely
Fort Stockton
Glen Johnson
Mineral Wells
Veteran Druggists
Railroad Employes Dances Set in Amarillo for National Week
Two dances planned in Amarillo to honor National Railroad Week. The first occurs Monday night at the Masonic Temple and a second at The Nal letery later in the week. Tickets are on sale. The event is not connected to Khiva Shrine Patrol carnival dances at the Barnard Building near the Santa Fe Building.
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Amarillo
Masonic Temple
Nal Letery
Khiva Shrine Patrol
Barnard Building
Santa Fe
Derby bettor vows no more future books after losses
St Louis. Tom Kearney a veteran betting commissioner says he will not place future Derby futures again. He reports losing about 5000 dollars on bets made after the Derby entrants were posted during the winter season.
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ST. Louis
Tom Kearney
Two Students Die From Wood Alcohol At Austin College
Two Athens youths Durwood Newman and James Garrett died after consuming wood alcohol from an Austin college laboratory. Six others were hospitalized as doctors warned the poison’s effects may emerge hours later. The college board of trustees authorized a full inquiry and offered condolences to the families.
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Sherman
Tex
U.P
Austin College Laboratory
Durwood Newman
James Garrett
Athens
College Board of Trustees
War Department bids for 41 work relief projects
Washington June 5 The War Department filed applications for 27,457,590 to fund 41 projects mainly at army posts in Hawaii and the Canal Zone and 14 states. A second batch asks 27,854,733 for self liquidating work relief. President Roosevelt aims to create 3.5 million jobs. A nationwide unemployment census relies on sample counts in six states.
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Washington
Army Poats
War Department
Department
Hawaii
Canal Zone
Wallace
Harry L. Hopkins
Work Progress Division
Roosevelt
Contracts Set Soon for Palo Duro Park Lodge Dining
Park Advisory Board announced contracts to operate the lodge dining room at Palo Duro Park will be awarded within a week. Plans include concessions at the entrance gate, cold drinks, curio privileges, cabins and saddle horses. contact Clyde Warwick or other board members to express interest.
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Palo Duro Park
Park Advisory Board
Clyde Warwick
Mr. Warwick
C. W. Humble
Hereford
T. FE. Johnson
Amarillo
Palo Duro State Park
Coronado Lodge
Canyon
Texas
T. E. Johnson
Needy Girls Club Discussed At Welfare Meeting
A Needy Girls Club was being discussed this afternoon at a welfare and women’s club committee meeting held at Mrs. C. C. Grimes home. Dr. C. C. Grimes and Maverick Club sponsor Emmett Galloway were noted as advisory attendees seeking to form a similar organization for under privileged girls.
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C. C. Grimes
Polk Street Methodist Church
Emmett Galloway
Maverick Club
Maverick
Choir Director Change At First Christian Church
The First Christian Church announces Lester F. Aldrich will direct the church choir effective immediately replacing resigning A Shaw. Aldrich, longtime Amarillo resident, previously led Polk Street Methodist and the Episcopal Church choirs as his studies move to the First Christian Church.
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First Christian Church
Lester F. Aldrich
Aldrich
Hr. A. Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Amarillo
Polk Street Methodist Church
Episcopal Church
Frank Lowden Prepares Speech for GOP Parley in Springfield
Former Governor Frank O. Lowden resumes public work after retirement, drafting his address for a nine state Republican grass roots convention in Springfield. Hoover met with Lowden at Sinissippi farm to discuss policies and the potential shift to a European government model. A side note mentions Amarillo club for girls as desirable and a will leaving sufficient support to a widow.
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Chicago
Frank O. Lowden
Herbert Hoover
Springfield
Lowden
Sinissippi Farm
Oregon
Hesver
America
United States
Zoning Board Sees Second Resignation In Weeks
Chester C Adams resigns from the city zoning board at the latest commission meeting, following another recent resignation by W. & Rule. Adams cites quorum issues as his reason. No replacement yet. Remaining members include Bill O'Brien as chairman F F Ruttenberry and L A Wells. The commission also decides to continue wet garbage collection and has invited bids for the service. A petition regarding pavement on the Tyler Harrison alley between 13th and 14th Avenues was presented to the commission.
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Chester C Adams
City Commission
W. & Rule
Adams
Commission
Bill O'Brien
F. F. Rtttenberry
L. A Wells
Tyler-Harrison Alley
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Avenues
Petitioners Seek City Relief Labor and Material Payment
Petitioners asked the city to apply for relief labor and promised to cover the cost of materials.
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H. G. Hamrick
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Oxford
Nebr
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Herman
Charles
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Allred
FORD
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Mary Rugel
Farmersville
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Kress
Needy Girls’ Club
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Gop
Parley
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Cornwall
Eng
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Arcady
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Geo. M. Cohan
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Cartoon—News
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Sido Orchestra
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Amarilla
Shriners’ Carnival
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South Pole
Admiral Byrd
BOY Scouts OF Troops
Blackburn Brothers
Sixteenth and
Jackson Randal
Seventh Avenue
Polk Street
Speer Drug
San Jacinto
Jor Boy
Tony Mako
Rivarda Carter
Virginia Brace
Cleo
India
Ronald Colman
Loretta Young
Colin Clive
Aubrey Smovh
Rialtone A
Lomorelow
Richard Arlen Stepin Fetchit
Madge Evans
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