Guill Wins Prized Spot On Agriculture Committee
Texas Republican Rep. Ben Guill of Pampa was named to the House Agriculture Committee. Guill said the appointment shows the benefits of a two party system for Texas and noted seniority governs the Texas Democratic delegation’s committee picks. The job was created after Norris Cotton resigned to join the Appropriations Committee.
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Globe Washington Bureau
Washington
Texas
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Pampa
House Agriculture Committee
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Agriculture Committee
House
Norris Cotton
New Hampshire
House Appropriations Committee
Vermont
Congress
Charles A. Plumley
Appropriations Committee
The
Panhandle
Eugene Worley
Wor
Ley
Marvin Jones
Worley
George H. Christopher
W. R. Poage
Waco
Poage
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Boo Blamed For Slaying Leads to Prison Term
In Cleveland on June 21, Charles Nance, 30, was sentenced to one to 20 years in the reformatory for slitting Leo Green’s throat after Green said Boo. A deli bartender testified a fight started over Green’s juke box of My Mama Done Told Me repeated 20 times. Wilbur Foy said Nance warned that saying Boo would trigger a cutthroat act. Green died later in a hospital.
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Ohio
U.P
Charles Nance
Reformatory
Leo Green
Green
Nance
Wilbur Foy
Foy
Amarillo Storm Drowns Man. Night Weather Rages
A severe night storm drenched Amarillo with hail and heavy rain. One man, Leroy Simonson Jr., 26, was electrocuted by fallen high voltage wires behind 1209 North Polk while attempting to move them. Funeral services pending.
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Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home
Leroy Simonson, Jr
Ineia BM
Mr. Simonson
Cozy Courts
North Fillmore
North Polk
Kay Baird
Southwestern Public Service Company
Simonson
D. W. McKee
Houston
Judy Garland Faces Uncertain Hollywood Future After Illness
Hollywood buzz centers on Judy Garland after a long illness and career troubles. MGM reports she was removed from multiple projects due to emotional disturbances and health issues, while speculation swirls about her future and sympathy remains with the young star.
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Betty Hutton
the Barkleys
Broadway
Judy
Janet Allyson
MGM
Garland
Burglars strike Central Church again in Amarillo
The Central Church of Christ at 1401 Monroe was ransacked for a third time in a week. Thieves took $3.75 in cash and about $3 in stamps, leaving papers scattered, with an inside rear door lock snapped. Chief Sid Harper attributed the crimes to youthful burglars of the same type.
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Central Church of Christ
Monroe
Sid Harper
A. M. Jones
Potter County race ends as candidate withdraws
Potter County voters lose a hot race as Mrs. Harry Krabbe withdraws from the race for county superintendent of schools. Incumbent H Grady Wilson remains unopposed after Krabbe cites missing permanent teaching or first grade certificates as her disqualifying technicality. Krabbe, a former Randall County teacher, notes her certificate lapsed since 1933 and 1930 teaching in Randall County was her last post. She informed Charles Gibson, county executive chairman, of her decision after discovering the requirement.
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Potter County
Harry Krabbe
Krabbe
H. Grady Wilson
Wilson
Carl Clift
Charles C. Gibson
Randall County
West Texas State College
Claim Amarillo Man Is Being Railroaded
A push in Amarillo aims to raise funds for Conley who faces a Brockton Massachusetts trial on charges including two counts of kidnapping his daughter and assaults with a dangerous weapon on his mother in law and wife. The fund drive is led by real estate man A D Foreman with support from W T Graham and Bill Freeman. George McCarthy recommended George Wainwright to represent Conley in Brockton. Foreman said Conley is being railroaded and called for immediate contributions. Conley is jailed in Plymouth County on contempt and bond issues after pleading not guilty to unlawful flight charges. The forecast notes partly cloudy skies with possible thunder showers and hot temperatures in the area.
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Amarillo
Baird
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Ruby Simonson
Robert Lee
Roger Dale
Sharon Rose
Rose Simonson
Conley
Brockton
Mass
A. D. Foreman
Amarillo Real Estate
W. T. Graham
Bill Freeman
Amarillo Automobile
George McCarthy
Masachusetts
George Wainwright
Foreman
Plymouth County
Boston
Superior
Plymouth County Probate
Lynette Conley
Call Rail Walkout Call Rail Walkout
CHICAGO June 21 The Switchmen's Union of North America AFL announced a strike at 6 AM local time Sunday by 4000 workers from Great Northern Chicago Great Western Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Denver and Rio Grande Western and Western Pacific Lines to demand 48 hours pay for a 40 hour week. Lan Yun jen 20 died after falling from a veranda while sleeping to beat the heat. Qlver Wiggins Lbr Co 1200 West 6th.
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Switchmen’s Union of North America
AFL
Arthur J. Glover
Chicago Great Western
Rock Island and Pacific
Denver and
Rio Grande Western
Western Pacific
Glover
Hong Kong
Lan Yun-jen
McDonald Sealed On Ballot In State Agriculture Race
The Texas Supreme Court upheld J E McDonald's right to be printed on the July 22 Democratic primary ballot for state agriculture commissioner. He sought mandamus to force certification after the State Democratic Executive Committee barred him for alleged party infidelity. Potter County officials included McDonald after the ruling, with county ballots to be set next week.
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J. E. McDonald
Potter County
Charles C. Gibson
Austin
State Supreme Court Today
Commissioner of Agriculture
Democratic Executive Committee
McDonald
Supreme Court
Gibson
Dan Moody
Love Versus Wilcox
Love
State Committee
Lee McDonald
Dam project timetable outlined by Nelson amid optimism
Commissioner Nelson stressed three hurdles before the 85 million dollar dam project can receive funds. A tri state compact among Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma must be ratified by state legislatures and Congress. Agreements with 11 municipalities and signature of master water district contracts must occur. Plans and specifications by the Bureau of Reclamation are essential. preparation could take at least one year with parallel progress possible. See DAM-Page 4
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Sen
Lyndon Johnson
Senate
House
Nelson
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Congress
United States
Bureau of Reclamation
Interstate Compact Commission
DAM
Father of the Bride showing for Amarillo fathers
Old Tack hosts a special Friday morning screening of Father of the Bride at the Paramount Theater for all Amarillo fathers of married daughters. Fathers attending may win a place of honor if their daughter is the most brides. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. strictly a stag event.
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Amarillo
Paramount Theater
Demo Governor's Kind Words For Taft Shock Ohio Voters
Ohio voters faced mixed emotions as Governor Lausche refused to commit to a Senate candidate. He praised Taft for seriousness while backing Ferguson as state auditor, sparking confusion and partisan reaction. The governor pledged to vote for the candidate best for the nation, regardless of party.
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Taft
Ohio
Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Joseph T. Ferguson
Robert A. Taft
Ferguson
Ohio Democrats
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Vogler
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