Howe Says Roosevelt Hates a Yes Man in Prohibition Repeal Talk
Washington June 26 Louis Howe secretary to the president said the recent special session was a Congress that dared and that repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment grows brighter as more states align. He described opposition as a rubber stamp and praised vigorous debate in the White House.
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Lightning Kills Man Holding Babe
A wind and rain storm between Lake Charles and Jennings, Louisiana, left Burton Fountain, 23, struck by lightning while reaching for his six week old son. He died from a broken neck and burns, the infant unhurt except for singed hair. The wife witnessed the tragedy from a doorway as rains drenched Southeast Louisiana.
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Trombley Funeral Held for Richard Earle Trombley
Last rites were held for Richard Earle Trombley who died Saturday morning in an Amarillo hospital. The service was at 2 pm Monday at Blackburn Shew Funeral Home conducted by Rev. E B Fincher with American Legion members assisting. Burial was in the American Legion plot at Llano Cemetery. Trombley was a traveling salesman from Burbank California who had been in Amarillo about two weeks.
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Air mass analysis touted as 96 percent accurate in forecasts
A four year study by Irving Krick and partners claims a new air mass analysis weather system yields 96.1 percent accuracy 24 to 48 hours ahead. The method analyzes cold and warm air masses to predict cold fronts and storms across the United States with backing from Caltech and Dr. Robert Millikan. Western Air Express reports improved schedules and cost savings after pilots used the system.
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Roosevelt praised in London debate over Britain’s leadership
The article discusses reactions in Britain to Roosevelt and Chamberlain, noting government dissent and a Labor member’s remark. It mentions Bohr’s term complementaryity and contrasts relativity with dual mental and material worlds, illustrating speculative physics discussions. Sudbury, Ontario, is cited as a location in a broader Canadian context.
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Jekyl and Hyde
Courts, science, and rowing clash in a curious mix
A discredited suit claims total blindness by Tom Kupina, who asserts hysteria affects sight though experts doubt his condition. The piece recalls scientists explaining the universe, Harvard rowing legends, and a university’s value beyond athletic success. It also notes a New York bootleg raid disrupted by hijackers who seized alcohol and guns near a police station.
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Tom Kupina
United States
New York
Government men and hijackers in a baffling exchange
Government agents, after a brief delay, returned the men wrapped in a package and could not determine if there were four or twenty hijackers. The scene contrasts amateur confusion with professional certainty as banks alter their payment practices and the story hints at ongoing tensions and improper procedures.
Big city banks halt deposits with rural lenders
Interest on deposits under banking arrangements shifts as big city banks withdraw from midland country banks. Banks drew from New York recently totaling 156 million dollars. With no interest to offer, they prefer keeping funds at home.
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OME Cigarettes Made From a Single Kind of Tobacco
OME cigarettes use only one type of tobacco while other brands blend several kinds. This distinction highlights differences in flavor, burn characteristics, and production practices across cigarette varieties.
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