Texas Democrats vote on liquor repeal not binding
The Texas Democratic Party will hold a July 23 statewide ballot asking whether to submit to Congress the question of retaining or repealing the 18th amendment. The vote is nonbinding and serves as an expression of voters wishes, with candidates potentially pledging to support resubmission.
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Texarkana
Sheppard
Tom Connally
J. S. Wheeler
Weaver Moore
Houston
Clinton G. Brown
San Antonio
Moore
House of Representatives
Richard Kleberg
J. J. Mansfield
James P. Buchanan
Negro Convicted in Assault on 13 Year Old Girl
Frelorn Daniels a 34 year old Black man was convicted yesterday of attacking a 13 year old Miller County white girl. The verdict carries the death penalty and National Guardsmen escorted Daniels from the packed Texarkana courtroom to a bus as a second vehicle followed. He was believed to be bound for the state penitentiary at Little Rock with sentence to be imposed later.
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Frelorn Daniels
Miller County
Dexter Bush
National
Daniels
State Penitentiary
Little Rock
Health conferences urge more pre school child care
Dr Benjamin M Primer Amarillo health unit director calls for greater interest in summer pre school health conferences. Sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association and the Amarillo Potter County Health Unit the meetings aim to provide a complete health history for entering students with weighing measuring and exams including dental tests. Today's session was at Glenwood School and tomorrow's will run 9 to 12 at Alice Landergin School.
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No Commission Meet To Receive Vote Boxes
Absence of H Ernest Smith from the city commission meeting leads to no meeting tonight. J N Vernon acting mayor says Smith is on vacation in Hot Springs Ark. LeVerne Calhoun Vernon and City Manager Bill Durham will be at city hall to receive ballot boxes returned from four precincts after the mayoral special election.
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Gladewater approves $100000 bond for new high school
Gladewater voters approved a $100,000 five year bond issue by a two to one margin to fund a site purchase and construction of a modern high school building. The action occurred in Gladewater on June 14.
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Means Faces Prison Term On Conviction
Gaston Means, the renowned detective, convicted of larceny in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case. Jury found guilty on two counts for $104,000 ransom and expenses paid by Mrs. Edward B. McLean. faces up to 10 years per count plus fines. Embezzlement charges were not proven.
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Military Order of the Serpent Honors Veterans in Texas Convention
The United Spanish War Veterans of Texas conferred degrees at their annual Sweetwater convention last night. William J. Otsen of Enid Oklahoma, senior vice commander in chief, addressed the gathering and today officers will be elected and the next convention city chosen.
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Military Order of the Serpent
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Enid
Oklahoma
Hardin Official Accused in Misuse of Public Funds
Five charges of misapplication of public funds filed against J. A. McKim Hardin County tax collector after his resignation. County Attorney Bryant Coe estimates the amount involved at ten thousand to twelve thousand dollars.
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Frolic to fete Legionnaires at joint VFW VFW reunion
Hanson Post of the American Legion and its Auxiliary join John B. Golding Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars for a June veterans reunion at the Legion Hall Municipal Auditorium. Banquet at 8 o'clock, entertainment by Leslie Nurnie Dutch Mantell and his Bone Busters and Elsberrys Treasury Raiders, followed by a dance and bridge games.
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Prosecutor’s Boat Trip Ends With Humorous Lesson
Edw. W. Thomerson district attorney at Oasis Lake near Canadian learned two things on a fishing trip. He swam with heavy boat and clothes on and found a lake deep enough to drown a six footer. A lighthearted tale ends with the DA and his companion Ping.
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Collier Upset Boat and Swam Out Incident
The excerpt describes Collier overturning a boat and swimming away. Later Ed attempted salvage of gear and found that keeping his chin up allowed him to nearly wade back to safety.
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Denton Man Found Dead in Fort Worth
Emerson K. Blewett 42, a former Denton flour mill operator, was found dead in his Fort Worth brother’s home last night. Officials believed he took his own life as the room was filled with gas. The brother G. E. Blewett is secretary of the Texas Grain Dealers Association.
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Fort Worth
Emerson K. Blewett
G. E. Blewett
The
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Mauk to Speak at Austin Insurance Meeting
Raymond S. Mauk fire insurance commissioner will deliver the principal address today at the annual convention in Austin, outlining policy directions and industry concerns. The address follows the morning sessions and precedes a panel on fire safety and regulatory updates.
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Austin
U.P
Raymond S. Mauk
Fire officials to speak at state event in Dallas area
State firemen and fire marshals will be featured speakers at the upcoming conference. Other speakers include J. G. Sarran from San Antonio, fire chief, and W. R. Cox, assistant chief of the Dallas fire department.
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Se. Antonio
W. R. Cox
Dallas Fire Department
California's Bonus Army Heads to Washington from El Centro
California's veteran protest group nearly doubles in size after leaving Los Angeles with 1,200 veterans. They depart El Centro today bound for Phoenix en route to Washington to press demands.
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