Pampa Amarillo Rail Rivalry Refuels Plains City Debate
In a heated plains clash, Pampa and Amarillo quarrel over rail expansion led by Santa Fe and Rock Island. Amarillo backs the Santa Fe and Rock Island while Pampa resents Denver’s stance and fears lost opportunity. The feud reflects broader hopes for growth as both cities push for rail influence and economic destiny.
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Norris Ewing
News-Globe
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Lefors
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Borger oil boom and water bill protests stir town
In Borger nearby, residents fear rock strata collapse due to oil and gas extraction. Officials warn water bills spark anger as V W Killough and others protest, while wheat rancher John Coburn reports field gains. A dog giveaway and a journalism contest winner are noted amid local chatter.
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Borger
Two Northern Correspondents Called Home by Southern Voice
A Southern reader denounces two female correspondents for advocating social equality with African Americans and urges their return to the North. The letter, signed D Morrison, stresses belief in fair treatment yet insists on racial separation at social events and tables.
The Negro Affair Dear Erasmus Letter to the Editor
A reader criticizes Erasmus over remarks about Mrs. Hoover, noting many have voiced opinions in print. The letter references a tack letter on page 19 and mentions various famous people reacting to the issue.
Dog Grave Found Near Amarillo A Bone Yard Reveal
Four miles south of Amarillo residents discover a fresh mound decorated with flowers. Sheriff’s deputies arrive after a local, on a harvest, reports a buried dog. The investigators determine the grave is that of a dog.
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Amarillo
Page Erasmus
Detective Department
Sheriff's Department
Randall County
Lost black hand bag near Plainview
A man requests help locating a lost black hand bag dropped near Plainview. The bag reportedly contained false teeth, spectacles, and clothing. A reward is offered and notifications should be sent to The Herald office, Plainview, Texas.
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Herald Office
H. H. Gaddis
News-Globe
Texas
Fleenor Sentence Affirmed in Swindling Conviction
The three year sentence of Otis O. Fleenor a former White Deer auto supply dealer for swindling was affirmed by the court of criminal appeals. He is held in an Iowa county jail and will be returned here after completing the sentence there.
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White Deer
Potter County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Fleenor
Iowa
Women Sleep Longer and More Peacefully Than Men
In London Dr. Bernard Hollander, famed alienist, asserts women enjoy longer, more peaceful sleep and fewer disturbing dreams. He attributes this to women bearing less work and worry on average than men.
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London
Bernard Hollander
Hollander
Chain Gang Revival Aims at Tire Puncture Ring
Chicago authorities seek to revive an old chain gang ordinance to make tire puncturing by garage owners punishable by work on city streets. The move targets a pattern of deliberate damage to tires amid efforts to curb the practice.
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International News Service
Chicago
Kansas City Boy To Tour Asia Africa For Big Game Shots
Richard L. Sutton Jr., 21, of Kansas City is set for a world tour including Africa and Southern Asia to pursue big game hunting, a gift arranged by his father.
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Africa
International News Service
Kansas City
Richard L. Sutton, Jr
Chicago Moves to Drop The Windy City Nickname
The Chicago Association of Commerce campaigns to drop the Windy City nickname citing last year’s average wind speed of 9.9 mph. Buffalo led with 15.4 mph and New York averaged 9.3 mph, per figures.
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International News Service
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Chicago Association of Commerce
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Buffalo
New York
Wife Chews Tobacco Sparks Divorce Petition
Wichita Kansas June 27. In a divorce petition the husband charges his wife with chewing tobacco habitually. He says he did not know of the habit before marriage. The wife seeks a divorce on the grounds of cruelty.
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International News Service
Wichita
Kas
Backless bathing suits must fit, Boston edict
City beach censors will approve backless bathing suits only if they fit, police headquarters announced. The report notes Hawaii’s sugar crop this year weighed 950000 tons.
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International News Service
Mass
Hawaii
Electric ice machine debuts at Potter County jail
A temporary electric refrigerator was installed at the Potter County jail for demonstration. If approved for permanent use, inmates would receive frozen desserts in summer and the jail could store larger meat and supply portions, saving the county money.
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Potter County
Heat Record of Year May Be Passed Today
The local weather bureau expects the day to match or surpass the season high. Thermometer reached 98 degrees on June 16 and stood at 96 at 1 PM today with indications the 98-degree mark could be exceeded before afternoon end. Tonight looks unsettled and tomorrow will be partly cloudy.
June Brides Urged to File Intentions Before Month Ends
June brides must file intentions with county clerk Ted Blackburn this afternoon to obtain Texas marriage licenses before Sunday, the last day of the month. The county clerk notes business is dull under the new law.
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Texas
Mrs. Dolan Dies At Home in City
Marian Dolan 63 wife of Robert Dolan Denver Colo died at her daughter’s home 2218 Taylor Street at 1125 this morning. Survived by five sons Wm McSparron San Fernando Cal F A McSparron Tucson Ariz L H McSpadden Chin Lee Ariz G H McSparron Cincinnati O Robi Dolan Jr Durango Colo and two daughters Mrs B F Wilson Gallup NM and Mrs McGovern Amarillo. Body in state at N S Griggs Sons and likely to be sent to Denver Friday for burial.
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Chin Lee
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Moslem Preachers Reduced in Number
Constantinople reports that Turkish Muslim preachers and theologians will be limited to 500, equaling one per 25 000 people. The 500 will receive government diplomas and no vacancies will be filled until the cleric total falls to that cap. Government financial support to religion will drop above this limit.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Sheriff Henry Shelton Loses Stolen Revolver
Henry Shelton longtime Woodson County sheriff and former city marshal ran an all night restaurant in Vates Center Kansas. His revolver, kept for protection against bandits, was stolen from the restaurant during a late hour. The incident occurs as Shelton faces embarrassment over the loss.
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Vates Center
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Henry Shelton
Woodson County
Thrilling surf rescue leads to Philadelphia wedding in 1926
As a climax to a daring Atlantic City surf rescue, Miss Ida Jenoff and Israel Frieman, both of Philadelphia, were married here recently. The rare romance ties two locals after a perilous incident at the shore.
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Swedish flier Ahrenberg resumes trans Atlantic attempt halt in Iceland
Captain Albin Ahrenberg of Sverige the Swedish flyer returns to Reykjavik after a fuel and engine setback near Skaptaros Iceland during an attempt to reach Ivigtut Greenland. He travels with Lieutenant Axel Floden and Radio Operator Robert Ljunglund. They plan a ten hour hop to Ivigtut then proceed toward North America with a possible Gulf of St Lawrence or direct New York leg depending on weather and conditions.
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Wall Street and Society a Night of Crime and Profit
A column reviews crime and finance with tales of a mob shunning reform, a man’s suicide after $1 million loss, a poisoning death during Chopin, a cabaret robbery, and a bullish Wall Street mood. It notes banks refinancing, looming dividends, and a claim that high wages drive prosperity.
Night rodeo to feature floodlights and loudspeaker
The Texan Ball Park rodeo will have floodlit arena night shows July 3 4 and 5 with two performances daily. Chick Johnson and Donald Bennet will alternate as announcers with Dave Derden's band and radio programs entertaining the audience. entrants draw for horses at the Ross Hotel. prize money totals 7500 dollars. registration closes July 2 with about 100 expected entrants from local Panhandle towns and beyond.
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Fog Delays Flight of Mirror Girl Nightly In Coast Cloud
The Western Air Express plane carrying Miss Varda McCarty known as the Flying Mirror Girl will not arrive until late today and likely stay overnight due to heavy fog along the coast. This marks the fourth consecutive night the east-bound plane has remained in Los Angeles. McCarty had traveled from New York to Kansas City by train and is returning to New York. the New York Daily Mirror sponsors her flight.
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Kansas City
New York Daily Mirror
Hoover Favored Sugar Tariff Increase Says Leader
Stephen Love of the United States Beet Sugar Association testified before the Senate Finance subcommittee that President Hoover favors a higher sugar tariff. He cited conversations with Hoover as supportive though no rate was specified. Witnesses, including Farm Bureau and National Grange leaders, urged a three cent rise, warning of a $50 to $60 million annual impact on American consumers.
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Hoover
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Senate Finance
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Frank A. Dillingham
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Porto Rico
Republicans claim Hidalgo county ticket manipulation
Fraser said five bolted from a Republican convention and 60 others sought candidacy but the state committee threw out the ticket. Creager allegedly preferred no Republican ticket in Hidalgo county. Bullington testified Creager was in California during the Hidalgo convention. Fraser and Mrs. Schaleben argued Republicans could control Hidalgo if they desired.
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State Committee
Creager
Hidalgo County
Brilliant Future for City Seen in Amarillo
Carr P. Collins of Fidelity Union Life in Dallas called Amarillo the most brilliant future city in Texas. He praised Amarillo as the most substantial city in the state, noting the Panhandle leads in wealth and insurance in force. Collins said the company does more business here than anywhere else in Texas.
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Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company of
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Panhandle
Western Air Express Names New Field Manager
Harold Foster named field manager for Western Air Express at the Municipal Airport arrives to begin duties. He will stay with radio engineer Hershel Satterfield until his wife and six month old baby join him. Foster previously served as chief inspector at Fokker Wheeling plant.
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Harold Foster
Western Air Express
Herschel Satterfield
Markets in Kansas City and East St Louis Livestock Reports
Livestock prices drift with hogs steady to strong in Kansas City with top 10.80 and cattle and sheep varying by weight and class. East St Louis reports hogs steady to strong with tops around 11.00 and cattle, calves, and sheep figures similar to the regional market trends. Cotton and grain markets across New York and Chicago show mixed movement with rains impacting spring wheat and corn easing.
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Regental Testimony Claims Pressure to Postpone Oil Lease Sale
R L Batts testified about efforts by the UT regents governor and attorney general to delay sale of 1 500 000 acres of oil and gas leases and advertise for January. He said a fair price could not be obtained and charged some bonuses totaling 3 million were likely invalid checks including one for 711000 with insufficient funds.
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Board of Regents
The
University of Texas
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Robison
Broadcast Network Orchestrations Across Major Stations
A radio listing details the Haenschen Bourdon and Jean Goldkette orchestras with additional stations. includes WSAI WIOD WMC KPRC WPFJC WOW WSM KOA WHO WKY WFAA KDKA WJR WLW KWK WREN WAPI KSTP WTMJ WEBC WHAS WMC WIR WLW KYW KSD WDAF WGN WSB WREN KDKA KPRC KOA WHO WOW WSB WGN WREN 8:00 and 8:30 segments feature Around the World with multiple regional stations.
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Fray at adobe wall yields three defenders dead
A two day fight near the fort ends with three defenders killed and buried inside the walls. One warrior falls to Dixon's bullet as chiefs order a retreat. Nearby markets report poultry and dairy prices along with a New York stock letter noting mixed advances and broker loans concerns.
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