Tornado Death Toll Mounts in Southwest Oklahoma
A massive tornado swept Southwestern Oklahoma Friday night leaving at least eight dead and around two thousand homeless across Jackson Kiowa and Tillman counties. Blair and Hendrick were hardest hit with three confirmed dead in Blair and many residents displaced as relief workers assess the devastation.
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Weather Outlook For West and East Texas And Nearby Plains
Tonight and Tuesday mostly fair in West Texas with unsettled Panhandle and cooler Tue. East Texas mostly partly cloudy to cloudy. Louisiana unsettled with scattered thunder near the cone. Oklahoma partly cloudy to cloudy with local showers in the north and cooler Tuesday.
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Prosperity and the Fifty Forward in 1927
Arthur Brisbane discusses prosperity as a central issue with Hoover and Coolidge. The piece notes Hoover’s nomination, Coolidge’s support, and a slogan of continued prosperity. It also comments on longevity, the Metropolitan Life policy for older ages, and May 1927 auto production milestones.
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Smith Aims for Narrow Democratic Lead at Convention
The New York World reports Governor Smith opens with 644 votes on first ballot and 686 possible, 24 delegates remain, 733 1 3 votes needed. Senator Reed pushes campaign. Reed HQ opens in Houston with Kansas City supporters. Hoover plans front porch talks with top aides. Smith to address 15000 first-time voters at New York City city hall on July 4, broadcast nationally.
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Transatlantic flier Amelia Earhart lands in Wales after 21 hour flight
The Friendship monoplane piloted by Wilmer Stultz and co piloted by Amelia Earhart arrives at Barry Port Wales, completing a 21 hour 49 minute crossing from Trepassey New Foundland. Miss Earhart and crew greet cheering crowds as fuel limits forced a landing near Barry Port.
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Advicea
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Officers Probe Mysterious Death of Amarillo Man
In Amarillo officials continue to search for answers after the body of John Goetz a 44 year old cement contractor was found in a vacant house at 510 West Seventh Street. Goetz had been missing since Tuesday and his family aided by law enforcement sought foul play. Coroner G C Landis report is delayed while clues are traced by the sheriff.
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Crippled Children Seek Urgent Relief for Oklahoma City Trip
Miss Medora Duncan reports four crippled children will be left without care when Rock Island departs for Oklahoma City tomorrow unless funds arise. Twenty children will travel for treatment. volunteers and church groups have pledged some support but need more. Several individuals and clubs have announced aid for specific children, including Opal Hudson, Bernice Gattis, Mary Etta Robinson, and R D Green, with total gifts reaching around $200. Contributions are urged to help cover in Oklahoma City expenses.
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Northwest Texas
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Edwin J. Meredith Former Agriculture Secretary Dies
Edwin J. Meredith, 51, former secretary of agriculture in the Wilson administration, died after a long illness in Des Moines Iowa. Heart failure due to high blood pressure was listed as the cause. He had opposed Gov. Al Smith on prohibition and ran as a Democratic presidential candidate. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at two o'clock.
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City Poll Tax Not Required For Voting, AG Ruling
Sheriff’s office reports Attorney General ruling that paying city poll tax is not a prerequisite to voting in state county or city elections. The inquiry followed July primaries by residents who had not paid the city tax. Deputy Ian Ramsey relayed the letter from Assistant AG Galloway Calhoun confirming the decision.
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Haynie Names Committee To Work On Plan
Fort Worth June 18 R W Haynie president urged an aviation committee to promote air ports in West Texas cities and a legislative committee to protect water rights at the tenth annual West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting More than 10000 visitors arrived by car and plane as bands paraded and concerts filled hotel lobbies Delegates welcomed by Fort Worth mayor William Bryce with R E Thomason of El Paso delivering the response Continued on page two.
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Noted authority on U S constitution to speak tonight
Amarillo residents may hear Harry Atwood president of the Constitution Educational Association speak at Municipal auditorium at 4 30 tonight under DAR auspices. Atwood, author of several works, rests his case on the constitution’s role in world affairs and peace. He has lectured about 300 times yearly and helped spark constitution contests reaching 53 000 students.
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Los Angeles Times
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Miss Boll Ready to Go on Circle Hop
In heavy seas off Harbor Grace Newfoundland on June 18 the Columbia monoplane prepares for a trans Atlantic hop amid tension with Mabel Bell and Amelia Earhart aboard the Friendship. Bell questions Capt LeBoutillier judgment as Earhart sails toward Europe despite warnings.
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Demo Leaders Move Toward Session in Houston
Democratic leaders gathered in Houston to settle issues and select candidates for the national convention. Clem Shaver, chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee, said farmers would be given a hearing here to present pleas for relief, though no promises on their demands.
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