Federal Judge Orders Return Of Car Seized In Whisky Raids
Fed Judge James H Wilkerson in Chicago demands return of a car seized by prohibition agents after a pint of whisky was found inside It held two months and storage costs must be paid The seizure involved J Fitzmaurice secretary of a truck drivers union agents raided without a warrant and faced with strong legal rebuke.
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International News Service
Chicago
James H. Wilkerson
J. Fitzmaurice
Wilkerson
Judge Wilkerson
William Parillo
Fitzmaurice
Central Texas highway group formed to improve roads
A Central Texas Highway association was perfected at a luncheon with representatives from about a dozen cities. J. M. Penland of Waco was elected president, Jack Williams of Texasano [note: source shows TASCO?], and A. J. Juykendall of Temple was named first vice president with Fred Grimes as second vice president.
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Associated Press
Waco
Central Texas Highway Association
Texas
J. M. Penland
Waco Chamber of Commerce
Jack Williams
Tiasco Chamber of Commerce
Fred Grimes
Hillsboro
A. J. Juykendall
Temple
Chambers of Commerce
Two Airmen Die In Plane Crash At Hoover Field Virginia
Keith R. Keeling 39 a commercial pilot from Kansas City Missouri and Clay Goodrich 23 a mechanic from Washington were killed when their monoplane crashed during a night flight from Hoover Field near Hoover Field Virginia. The craft went into a tail spin at about 800 feet and burst into flames.
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Associated Press
Washington
Keith R. Keeling
Kansas City
Clay Goodrich
Hoover Field
Interpreters to Translate Delegates Speeches in Any Language
Geneva June 7 interpreters will sit near speakers and translate into the listener's chosen language. Translations are amplified and transmitted to receivers for delegates and public. The system uses a disc to select the language, aiming to solve language barriers at international assemblies.
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International News Service
Geneva
International Labor Bureau
League
Married artists urge change in prize rule
Paris reports students at the School of Fine Arts protest a rule barring married artists from winning the Prix de Rome. They recall prewar cases where spouses affected award outcomes and condemn the rule as barbarous, said to promote unstable unions and injustice.
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International News Service
Paris
School of Fine Arts
Round Yoke Crimson Silk Voile Dress Description
A crimson silk voile dress features a fitted round yoke that falls off the shoulders with puff sleeves and a tiered skirt.
Investments Show Mixed First Quarter Profits
New YorkJune 7 The aggregate profits of 201 industrial companies for the first quarter reached 278 284 000 up 4.4 percent from 1927 led by United States Steel and General Motors Excluding GM and 199 others profits fell 0 4 percent Public utilities reported gains as rates rose and 17 concerns increased net profits 12 5 percent The report notes gains in copper and miscellaneous manufacturing and a dismal oil profits story while rail equipment profits declined due to intensified rolling stock maintenance and inhouse car production The Federal reserve board April industrial report confirms sustained large scale production and a strong metals market with expectations of liquidity easing after June settlements.
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International News Service
New York
Standard Statistics Company
Lst
United States Steel Corporation
General Motors Corporation
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
General Motors
Fighteen
Baldwin
Ger
Reserve Board
Moody Grants Furloughs to State Convicts
Governor Moody approved two immediate furloughs for needy families Dennis Hutson from Johnston and Basque counties received 60 days to support his wife and five children while Charlie C Adler from Collin county got 30 days to help his parents. Additional extensions included M. M. Barrington 60 days in Stephens county Kelly Hale 15 days in Grayson J. K. Platt 30 days in Navarro L. W. Utley 60 days in Lubbock M. Taylor 30 days in Titus and S. J. Janota 60 days in Williamson.
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Associated Press
Austin
Moody
Dennis Hutson
Johnston
Basque
Charlie C. Adler
Collin County
M. M. Barrington
Stephens County
Kelly Hale
Grayson
J. K. Platt
Navarro
L. W. Utley
Lubbock
Texas Demo Delegates Discuss Moody Parley in Austin
Governor Moody chaired Texas’s two delegates to the National Democratic convention Myron Blalock of Marshall and Senator A J Wirtz of Seguin met Wednesday to discuss the convention. Moody said a Texas caucus will be held in Houston on June 25, the day before the opening.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Moody
Myron Blalock
Marshall
Court of Criminal Appeals
A. J. Wirtz
Seguin
Houston
Women Expect Dry Plank Demands at Two Conventions
The Women’s National Committee for Law Enforcement plans two conventions to push for dry planks in party platforms. In Kansas City June 10 11 speakers include Senator William E Borah and Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt with Mayor Bert Landis presiding. The Houston session June 2 25 will feature Mrs Edward T Smith advocating a dry platform.
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International News Service
Kansas City
Women's National Committee For Law Enforcement
Houston
Texas
William E. Borah
Idaho
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
United States
Bert Landis
Seattle
Henry W. Peabody
Beverly
Mass
Edward T. Smith
St. Louis
Missouri
Illinois Auto Drivers Are Worst in Nation
Chicago June 7 Miss Marigold Langworthy a Chicago actress and Women’s City club member says Illinois drivers are the most incompetent in the country. She testifies at a speed and safety conference during the Women's World Fair at the Coliseum detailing experiences with drivers in several states.
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International News Service
Chicago
California
Nebraska
African Gorilla on Show in Cambridge Exhibit
Harvard displays a remarkable African mountain gorilla killed by Harold J. Coolidge in the field near its native habitat. Coolidge and a white hunter with African pygmies as guides tracked and shot the animal while it sunned on a tree stump in Africa.
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International News Service
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Harold J. Coolidge
Coolidge
Happiest Girl in Texas cited for California Fig Syrup use
A Texas mother recalls giving her constipated two year old California Fig Syrup to improve health and mood. The ad praises the product’s laxative and nourishing properties, claims quick relief and better color, and warns to look for the California name on cartons to avoid imitators.
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California
Texas
E. C. Toepperwein
Wyoming St
San Antonio
Mildred
Purification Elixir Promises Health Through Calotabs Course
Physicians endorse cleansing the body for better health. Advertises Calotabs as the supreme system purifier, urging a weekly or biweekly course for several weeks. Family package offered with directions, priced at 35 cents at drugstores.
Oakland car endorsement from Amarillo drilling contractor
A drilling contractor in Amarillo writes to Harman Motor Co praising the Oakland car. He states he has three prospects and has purchased three Oaklands in two years for use in Panhandle oil fields. He notes high mileage, tool racks, low operation cost, and favorable performance in varied conditions. Signed by WEB STURDEVANT H04 Crockett Amarillo Texas.
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Web
Sturdevant
Crockett
Amarillo, Texas
Varicose Veins Reduction Oil Pack Advertised
A promotional notice touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a powerful treatment to reduce varicose veins eczema ulcers and piles. It advises buying an original bottle from any dispensing pharmacist applying it nightly and morning to enlarged veins with claims of rapid improvement and long-lasting supply. Fox Drug is mentioned as selling it.
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Moone
Fox Drug
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