Panhandle Plains Weather and Regional News Notes
The diarist notes rain likely in the Panhandle Plains this week and observes shifting winds from the east and southeast. They comment on politics and reminisce about soup, antelope sales by air from Wyoming, purse theft in Amarillo, and local chatter about a growing Black automobile-driving population amid bonus funds. Local humor, cattle fly notes, a large outdoor pool near Miami, and various light items follow.
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Tam
Panhandle Plains
City Seethes As Temperatures Climb High
The city saw a rapid rise from a 73 degree low at 7 am to 95 by 1 pm with a 100 degree high expected. A brisk 12 mph wind limited further increases, while forecaster H T Collman predicts another very warm day and fair conditions overnight into Friday.
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H. T. Collman
Farmer slain by young son in Oklahoma
Walter Oklahoma scene: Grady Zachary a 42 year old tenant farmer dies from gunshot wounds. Clifton Zachary, 15, confessed to Floyd Jackson that he shot his father. Jackson reported the widow and 20 year old daughter Lorraine corroborated the claim that the father was harsh. Juvenile court action considered due to the boy's age.
Bandits Steal Truck and Money After Forced Movie Sit
Israel Berman, a truck driver in New York, was robbed by three bandits who took his truck and 1000 dollars worth of meat. They drove off, forced him to a theater and made him endure a film, then returned him 15 cents and sent him to buy cigarettes before fleeing.
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New York
Israel Berman
Berman
Crows Disrupt Golf at Municipal Course
In Washington North Carolina on June 18 officials face a puzzling problem at the municipal golf course as crows snatch golf balls from several players. A golfer reported losing five balls on two holes while watching crows fly away with them. The incident raises questions about rules since ball loss due to birds does not incur a stroke but still costs the golfer a ball.
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Wilington
N. C
Rattlesnake injury heals for Gridley youth
Leon Johnson of Gridley California, 17, CCC enrollee, poked a rattlesnake with a stick thinking it was a lizard. He is expected to recover after treatment at a local hospital.
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Gridley
Cal
Leon Johnson
CCC
Quirks of History and Pop Culture Snippets
A collage of trivia cites historical curiosities from governance for earthquakes to film industry spending, Jupiter temperatures, Sabbath train rules, and the Thugs of India. It mentions Ed Wynn, Kilkenny cats, plus fours, empire state wind sway, and a Lexington and Concord march scene with Yankee Doodle.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Hollywood Studios
Jupiter
Addis Ababa
Gilbert and Sullivan
Hamburg
Germany
Ed Wynn
India
Empire State Building
New York
United States
Lexington and Concord
They Write to Tack on Weather Prophet Weill
Readers send letters to Tack about the World's Greatest Weather Prophet Weill. Readers express varied opinions and teasing remarks, noting the paper’s coverage and asking for more clarity on the topic. The page references suggest ongoing reader engagement.
Reeder Enters Race for Potter County Attorney
Amarillo attorney F C Reeder announces candidacy for Potter County attorney. He vows vigorous, efficient prosecution, impartial justice, and dedicated legal advice to county officials, while pledging to meet voters and serve with integrity.
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F.C
Tass) Reeder
Amarillo
Panhandle
Fair honored war mothers with program at exposition
Mothers who sent sons overseas in the World War were saluted at the Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas. A Gold Star Mothers ceremony, flag presentation by Mrs. Ida Belle Wallace, and a military show with Company C of the 23rd Infantry highlighted the event. Gene Tunney welcomed news of his third son born yesterday to Mrs. Tunney in New York.
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C. B. Reeder
Amarillo
University of the South
Sewanee, Tenn
Law School
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Texas Court of Honor
23Rd
U. & Infantry
Ida Belle Wallace
Texas
United States
New York
Gene Tunney
Why Be President
Why would one seek the presidency as the AP notes the role is state funded and heavily guarded. The president resides in a government house with guards and a dedicated police force. Mornings are filled with conferences and cabinet meetings occur twice weekly.
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Associated Press
The Presidency costs and life at the White House
Routine writings exceed 25 000 papers annually and the White House employs 161 staff with 20 servants. The Presidency costs the government 400 000 to 500 000 dollars yearly and the President earns 100 000 dollars a year with 25 000 for transportation and official entertainment. Six presidents died in office and Calvin Coolidge once declined to run. The presidency carries prestige and public scrutiny, with the President’s words and actions influencing the nation and world.
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White House
Treasury
William Tecumseh Sherman
Calvin Coolidge
United States
How Presidents Are Chosen and Their Rising Paths
The piece discusses how a President gains the office and what traits help a nominee. It notes the influence of geographic balance, political background, and career springboards such as governorships and Senate service. It lists historical examples from Jefferson to Roosevelt and Washington era figures.
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South
Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
van Buren
Tyler
Polk
Johnson
Hayes
Cleveland
McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Coolidge
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George Washington
William Henry Harrison
Zachary Taylor
Grant
Benjamin Harrison
Senate
Jackson
W. H. Harrison
Pierce
Buchanan
Andrew Johnson
Garfield
Harding
Roosevelt Wins Endorsement From Rail Firemen Union
At the Tri-State convention in Fort Worth the National Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen announced its full political support for President Franklin D. Roosevelt. National president D. R. Robertson praised his recovery policies and leadership as the nation moved from chaos toward progress.
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Fort Worth
U.P
Roosevelt
National Brotherhood of Locomotive
D. R. Robertson
Cleveland
Brotherhood
Tri-State Union
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Robertson
Allred Heads to Normangee for Centennial Celebrations
Gov. James V. Allred continues Texas Centennial tours and travels to Normangee for its official celebration. The remarks on birds note their keen and far sighted vision.
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Austin
James V. Allred
Texas
Normangee
Senate Sends Relief Bill to President After House Action
Washington June 18 The Senate approved the relief-deficiency measure totaling 2 376 597 000 dollars and sent it to the White House. Lawmakers struck a proposal to survey the Florida ship canal while marking the relief bill and the administration tax bill as must legislation. Tax negotiators were nearing agreement.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
White House
House
Florida Ship Canal
Friendly warning on 1935 taxes due by July 1
Potter County tax collector Miss Jewell Davidson sends notices to about 3100 property owners warning unpaid 1935 taxes become delinquent July 1. A 5 percent penalty and a one dollar fee apply to those unpaid, with most notices sent to small taxpayers and an expectation that about 90 percent of total county taxes will be paid before the June 30 midnight deadline.
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Potter County
Jewell Davidson
Landon to Vacation at McGraw Ranch Colorado
Gov. Alf M. Landon and family plan a Wednesday night departure from Topeka for a Colorado vacation at the McGraw Ranch near Estes Park. Accompanying him will be his wife daughter Peggy Anne and the two children Nancy Jo and John Cobb Landon. His father John Landon may join later.
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Topeka
Kans
U.P
Alf M. Landon
Colorado
McGraw Ranch
Estes Park
Governor Landon
Peggy Anne Landon
Nancy Jo
John Cobb Landon
John Landon
Lucky Luciano sentenced in vice case in New York
Luciano described as head of a vice syndicate earning 12 million annually received 30 to 50 years in prison. Eight lieutenants convicted on 62 counts and four pled guilty also sentenced by Justice McCook. They faced up to 1,240 years. verdict returned June 7.
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New York
Charlies
Lucky” Luciano
Thomas FE. Dewey
Luciano
Supreme Court
Philip J. McCook
Ballard Held on Bigamy Charge in Potter County Jail
William T. Ballard is held in Potter County jail on a $1000 bond after a complaint was filed Wednesday with Justice of Peace B. R. Clark. Ballard has been jailed since the complaint was entered. Pigeons hatch eggs in pairs with smaller eggs typically producing males and larger eggs producing females.
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William T. Ballard
Potter County
Justice of Peace
B. R. Clark
Ballard
Decrees Move to Dissolve Fascist Groups Across France
In Paris Premier Leon Blum's government seeks dissolution of Croix de Feu Francistes Solidarite Francaise and Jeunesses Patriotes amid clashes between Communists and Fascists in Marseilles. Reports say Col De La Rocque plans a Rightist move on Paris echoing Mussolini. The interior minister explains broader action targets all Fascist organizations. Belgian authorities act to seize food supplies amid rising tensions.
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Popular Front
Leon Blum
Albert Lebrun
Croix de Feu
Francistes Solidarite Francaise
Jeunesses
Young) Patriotes
Marseilles
Col. de la Rocque
Croux de Feu
Paris
Benito Mussolini
Rome
M. Salengro
Government Decrees Drafted Amid Belgium Worker Strike
Government decrees authorize requisition of food as a Belgian strike involving thousands of workers spreads through textile factories. Emergency measures and rapid transport arrangements are prepared, though disruptors persist into the fourth day with few orders issued.
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Belgium
Spain faces prison riots and Barcelona workers strike
Civil guards moved to quell riots at Alcala de Henares prison as inmates looted and set fires marking a prison revolt. One prisoner was wounded while protests erupted over confinement in underground cells. Separately about 100000 Barcelona store workers walked out amid rising labor unrest.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Spain
Alcala de Henares
Capudine Promises Quick Pain Relief
Capudine claims rapid relief from headaches neuralgic and other pains. The liquid formula acts instantly since ingredients are dissolved and ready to go. It soothes tense nerves and is gentle effective and non opiate. Available at drug stores in 0 0 3 0 and 10 cent sizes.
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