Five Prisoners Escape Waco Jail in Broad Daylight
June 14 reports detail four jailbreakers abducting two Southern Pacific Railroad officials Wade Cunningham and C. H. Dehm, forcing them to drive the captives to Navarro County. A fifth inmate walked out of the jail unnoticed as officers spread through Central Texas in pursuit. The four fugitives released the railroad men after several hours. Cunningham and Dehm were unharmed. The escape began when inmate Hubert Hulen boarded the break following a jail conference with an attorney.
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Waco
Main Street
Central Texas
Wade Cunningham
C. H. Dehm
Southern Pacific Railroad
Corsicana
Dehm
Cunningham
T. H. Foster
Hulen
Foster
Bryant O'Neal
George Brimfield
FE. W. Spencer
Alvin James Baggett
Palo Duro Park Opening Draws Many Notables
Former Texas governor Pat M. Neff may attend the Palo Duro State Park opening from July 4 to 8. D. E. Colp of the State Park Board says a National Park Service representative is expected. Amarillo and Canyon chambers of commerce coordinate plans awaiting State Park Board approval.
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Pat M. Neff
Waco
Palo Duro State Park
Neff
Texas
State Park Board
D. E. Colp
National Park Service
Washington
Amarillo and Canyon
Six Years Assessed On Burglary Charge
Bob Boyd of Amarillo must serve six years in the penitentiary for burglary and theft of over 50 dollars in the 47th District Court this year. His conviction for theft of over 50 dollars, with a two year prison term, was affirmed by the state court of criminal appeals yesterday. Judge Henry S. Bishop set aside Boyd's four year suspended burglary sentence after the second conviction.
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Bob Boyd
Amarillo
47Th District
Boyd
State Court of Criminal Appeals
Henry
Bishop
Inflation Rhetoric Prompts Debate Over Bonds and Greenbacks
The article quotes a speaker arguing that gold has been abandoned as the basis and that government bonds are merely paper with government names. It predicts rising inflation from billions in new bonds and promises three guarantees of homes, jobs, and job insurance, funded by money rather than sentiment.
Doan's Pills offered for kidney relief ad 1954
Medical claims urge washing out 15 miles of kidney tubes to treat frequent urination backache and dizziness. Warns against unproven cures and urges asking a druggist for Doan's Pills as safe relief. Copyright Foster Milburn 1954.
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Doan
Foster-Milburn
Child Survey To Be Launched By Relief Board
Texas relief head quarters announced the first Texas child survey will begin Friday to aid the so called white collar jobless. Nearly 250000 cases of sick or crippled children will be studied and all families with blind or crippled members under 55 will be recorded. The inquiry aims to inform future relief programs and may yield insights into adult disabilities. It is conducted with the American Legion and auxiliary and several state agencies.
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Austin
U.P
Texas
Texas Relief Headquarters
Marie Dresden
Dresden
Relief Commission
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Rehabilitation Department
State Department of Education
State Division of Child Welfare
State Blind Commission
State Department of Health
Division of Child Hygiene
Definite routes urged for air travel amid coastal flight dangers
Editorial calls for regulations mandating reliable air routes with compulsory wireless outfits and altimeters, plus landing beacons. It argues higher flight, safer navigation, and radio guided landings are essential to curb planes hitting mountains on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
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Pacific
Atlantic
No end to Bolshevism and Japan's rise in world trade
The piece critiques Bolshevism in America and questions welfare versus profits for ice and milk dealers led by Mayor La Guardia. It notes Japan offering cheap financing and labor, pushing into Romania with aircraft, weapons, and factories at lower bids. It argues the U S could live within its borders and remain independent, avoiding export dependence.
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la Guardia
Tee
Bucharest
Japan
Roumania
Feen-a-Mint Chewing Laxative Ad Claims Fast Cleanse
An advertorial claim promotes Feen-a-mint chewing gum as a natural, thorough cleansing laxative. It asserts chewing distributes laxative ingredients through the intestines, softens dry waste, and removes putrid matter while supplying saliva. It emphasizes prompt action and dangers of delaying relief. Prices listed as 1e and 25c.
Sam's name on it and the money will be issued
The piece argues that the nation can afford large expenditures to recover from a slump, noting vast losses and comparing sums to a wealthy individual. It references airplane disasters in the Catskills and Argentina, and comments on airline regulation and French desert flying rules as a point of contrast.
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China
Mexico
India
Ed Matthews
New York Evening Journal
Tugwell
Sam
Catskill Mountains
United States
France
Sahara
Mars Mission Teases Ope and Asia Unity
A brief, enigmatic note speaks of a bold collaboration between Ope and Asia, linked by Mars as a symbolic partner. It hints at unity and exploration without detailing plans or dates.
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Ope
Asia
Mars
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Vigor
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Poe
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Etteka
Denon
Twee Ade
Fender
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Ceah
Alen
Krall
Oharae
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Davis Davis
Patra Ree
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Giant
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Polk Street
Relief Board
Gene Tunney
Russia
America
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Hill
Pete Bener
John D. Rockefeller
Tito
American Pobsno Company
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