Three youths charged with slaying Van Alstyne bank watcher
Three youths Jimmie Dixon Robert Mason and Clifford Harris all 16 face murder charges in the death of W L Echols Van Alstyne night watchman who died after interrupting a bank robbery. Dixon and Mason were arrested near Coleman Harris was captured near Dallas Dixon and Harris allegedly admitted involvement in the Van Alstyne incident.
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Associated Press
Sherman
Texas
Jimmie Dixon
Robert Mason
Clifford Harris
W. L. Echols
van Alstyne
van Alstyne Bank
Dixon
Mason
Coleman
Harris
Dallas
Elgie Leslie
Airmen Dominate Mexican Rebel Campaign in North
A small group of airmen and a cadre of modern planes dominate the northern Mexican campaign, scouting and bombing rebels while federal ground troops push toward Jimenez. New US-supplied bombing aircraft, with multiple machine guns and bombs, enhance General Almazan’s advance as ground units repair rail and bridge damage.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Durango
Coahuila
United States
Federal Flying Corps
Almazan
Escalon
Jimenez
Havana opens police training school with specialized branches
A new Police training school in Havana introduces a traffic laws branch and a separate unit focusing on arrest methods and transporting prisoners to the jail, expanding local law enforcement education.
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Associated Press
Havana
Rain brings wheat yield talk and wild bets on 50 bushels
Farmers along Polk street and the Panhandle boast rain boosted wheat yields of 50 bushels or more. A Hereford area farmer sold excess grain for 10 dollars an acre, while a 1600 acre parcel could yield a net gain of about ten thousand dollars after costs.
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Polk Street
Panhandle
Jack Larned
Hereford
Jack
Celluloid trousers and jailhouse blues in Amarillo
A jumble of anecdotes from Amarillo includes a gag about celluloid trousers, a jailed singer with a tearful voice, a missing wrist watch linked to a fatal collision, and local reflections on school tuition and a principal's conduct.
Grand Opera in Tulsa 1929 and Reader Letters
A collection of reader letters to Tack, Grand Opera in Tulsa critiques, and musings on opera and photography. Mrs Titus A Drumm questions column use, while another correspondent recalls Nordica and Melba and criticizes Tulsa culture. A third letter notes a 20 year gap since Tack’s last photo and ponders readers’ expectations.
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Erasmus
Titus A. Drumm
Tulsa
Mr. Tack
Kansas City Sunday Star
Widow Seeks Work to Support Her Child
A 29 year old widow, Mrs Helen Curry of 1518 Pierce, asks for employment to support her six year old son. She offers to work in a motherless home or keep house for bachelors and states she is strong and willing to work.
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Helen Curry
Pierce
Letter from Newton man questions photographer work pace
Will R. Murphy of Newton Kansas criticizes the idea of photographing a man only once every twenty years urging more frequent work. He praises the Chicago Grand Opera Company article and notes admiration for candid editorial frankness. He mentions watching Panhandle events with interest and supports forthright journalism.
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Ture Taken
Will R. Murphy
Newton
Kansas
Pastor Slayer Case Reveals Turmoil and Murder Motive
Testimony describes a broken marriage and a plan to confront the preacher Wallace. The defendant stated he shot and killed him after discovering an ongoing affair and a wave from the woman signaling trouble. Prosecution notes separate affair as a factor in the Wilsons’ 1927 separation.
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Wallace
Tarburton
Wilsons
Wilson
Sex Queries Shake Missouri and Texas Campus Circulation
The report notes a rise in circulation for the new paper and its stance among unauthorized periodicals in an honor council hearing. John W. Woodruff of Paradise leads the call on 60 individuals, amid a Missouri questionnaire causing resignations of two professors and threats of others leaving.
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Honor Council
John W. Woodruff
Paradise
H. Grady Woodruff
B. Hall
Missouri
Max Meyer
C. O. DeGraff
Ozark
Missouri University
Texas
Texas Girls' Teams May Be In Cage Final
The national AAU Girls basketball tourney narrows to Southern contenders with Schepp's Aces of Dallas to face Randolph College of Cisco in the expected final after Cisco beat Kansas City Fairylands 22 to 15 and Schepp's Aces shot past Palatka 40 to 15. Golden Cyclones routed Columbus 57 to 4. Other results saw Atla Teachers 30 to 28 over Mid Tennessee and Sparkman 33 to 21 over Thurstons.
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United Press
Wichita
Mar
Shepp
Aces
Dallas
Randolph College
Cisco
Tex
Kansas City Fairylands
Schepp
Panthers
Palatka
Fla
Golden Cyclones
Columbus
Atla
Mid- Tennessee Teachers
Murfreesboro
Sparkman
Ark
Thurstons
Foundation of reparations plan laid in Paris
Reparations experts completed the foundation of their plan before a seven day Easter recess and will discuss concrete figures on returning Thursday. Delegations presented ideas for a basis of discussion to fix exact figures and suggested documenting the suggestions for delegates during the holiday.
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Associated Press
Paris
What Kisses Tell Mother About Child Health
A parenting tip style notice explains that fretful pale and ailing children may have sluggish bowels and constipation. It promotes California Fig Syrup as a gentle, effective laxative that cleanses waste, restores appetite and energy, and notes its long trusted status with mothers. It urges getting a bottle at drug stores and emphasizes the word California.
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California
Joliet Team Holds Lead in Bowling Event
The Hub Recreationists of Joliet Illinois led the five man event in the American Bowling Congress today. Beloit Wis Devine Alleys topped yesterday with 2 961 but missed the top three. Chicago pair Stewart Watson and J Sonnheim placed third in the doubles with 419 439 and 450 to total 1308.
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United Press
Chicago
Mar
Joliet
Ill
American Bowling Congress
Devine
Beloit
Wis
Stewart Watson
J. Sonnheim
Alcohol in sugar cane used for anti knock fuel
United Press from Washington reports Australia has developed an alcohol production process from ordinary sugar canes to be used as an anti knock element in gasoline. A Queensland plant will supposedly yield 600,000 gallons annually with 99 percent pure alcohol. The London General Omnibus Company is said to be testing the fuel.
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United Press
Washington
Australia
Commerce Department
Sydney
Queensland
London General Omnibus Company
Cuba Census Finds Population at 8.6 Million
The Associated Press reports Cuba’s population at 8,598,933 with Havana city and province home to 949,611 residents.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Census Bureau
Rain Helps Surface at Amarillo Airport
Rain in the Panhandle aids the Amarillo airport project by moistening soil and starting grass. City engineer H Banks Jones says wet grounds halt field work briefly but reduce dust, aid watering of runways, and improve grass growth for the new airport facility.
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Panhandle
Amarillo
H. Banks Jones
Airport Commission
Nationalist Forces Report Heavy Fighting on Hupeh Anhwei Border
The Hupeh Anhwei front saw heavy clashes as nationalist troops claimed the capture of Husueh town in Hupeh. In related news Li Chai Sum governor of Canton was executed at 11 a.m. despite assurances of safety from Chiang Kai Shek and top government members.
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the Associated Press
Nanking
Hupeh- Anhwei
Husueh
Hupeh
London
Reuter
Li Chai-Sum
Canton
Chiang Kai-Shek
Firestone visits Amarillo seeking railroad outlets and gas field opportunities
Mr. Firestone and his sons, traveling in a special car, arrived in Amarillo with Louis Smith to explore railroad outlets and nearby territory. He asked about immigration into Panhandle farm belts and urged Amarillo to develop its gas field to boost healthy payrolls as he continues to Los Angeles where he recently built a large factory.
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Amarillo
Louis Smith
Firestone
Tulsa
Impeachment Charges Filed Against Gov Huey P Long
Gov Long faced a 19 count impeachment resolution in the Louisiana House. Charges include high crimes in office incompetency corruption favoritism oppression and gross misconduct. The final count accuses Long of trying to hire H A Battling Bozeman to murder Rep Sanders Jr who opposed a tax program.
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Huey P. Long
Long
H. A
Battling
Theme Journalism Awards at School Honor Sandstorm Team
A fountain pen was awarded to Luther Cooper at 10 o'clock in the High School chapel for the best theme on Service. Five staff members of the Sandstorm received Quill and Scroll pins for outstanding journalism. Juanita Mays Rebecca Rainsworth J. J. Deiss Bill McMillen and Hollis Schriber were honored after judging by the national society. Amarillo has just been accepted.
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Luther Cooper
Sandstorm
National Honorary Society For Journalists
Amarillo
Juanita Mays
Rebecca Rainsworth
J. J. Deiss
Bill McMillen
Hollis Schriber
National Society
Canadian Pacific Builds New Observation Cars
Fifteen observation cars with vita glass solariums and lounges are being constructed by Canadian Pacific in Montreal for the Mountaineer service between Chicago and Vancouver. The cars will also be used on the Trans Canada Limited between Montreal and Vancouver.
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Chicago
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Montreal
Mountaineer
Vancouver
Trans-Canada Limited
Friday's Five Best Features on Radio
Radio program grid lists five features for Friday with times and networks. 7 CST to 10 CST include works by Dubois Bach Gaul Delsauss Wagner and a chorus performance. Sunday-like listings indicate excerpts and full cantatas broadcast across WOR CBS NBC WEAF WJZ W4JZ and WPG Atlantic City.
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United Press
WOR
CBS
Christ
WEAF
NBC
W4jz
WPG
Atlantic City
Atlantic City Festival
Mendelssohn
Strange neighbors guard walls and silent after a week
In a brief quip riddled scene Edgar A. Guest observes four men in a new home unit. They note the lack of neighborly greetings and practical help while policemen guard the gate. They question which house holds the neighbors behind the walls and mention names like the Hoovers and Jack Dempsey.
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Briggs
Fred
Market Highlights From Kansas City Fort Worth Chicago Hogs Cattle
Livestock slaughter data from Kansas City Fort Worth and Chicago show hogs trading mostly lower to steady with top around 11.80 at Chicago for 200 lb sows range 10.25 to 10.75. Cattle and calves list steady to lower with varied steers cows and vealers. Sheep receipts show lambs 25 cents higher with fat lambs around 14.50. Provinces include 190-240 lb hogs and 950-1500 lb slaughter steers with price bands noted.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Comemon
Seaenter
Chicago
St Louis Livestock and Cotton Market Roundup
Hogs and cattle prices mix as hogs ease 5 to 10 cents with 170-270 lb range around 11.60 to 11.70. vealers fall 50 cents. calves steady. sheep steady with lambs at 15.75. Cotton trends mixed with New York and New Orleans futures edging higher then easing. spot prices in Liverpool and regional quotes steady to higher. Chicago poultry and produce steady. New York stock market opens strong on oil conservation optimism and assorted gainers.
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ST. Louis
Associated Press
East ST. Louis
New Orleans
Liverpool
New York
Continental Can
Atlas Powder
Studebaker
Creene Cananea Copper
Missouri Pacific
Westinghouse Electric
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Rio Grande Oil
Marland
Mexican Seaboard
Pan American B
Pure Oil
Richfield
Anaconda
Chile
Andes
National Cash Register
Nevada Copper
Safeway
International Nickel
American Can
General Motors
Paramount Famous Lasky
International Telephone
American Express
Chicago Girl Treated for Hydrophobia After Bullet Wounding
A Chicago schoolgirl, not bitten by a dog, receives hydrophobia treatment after a policeman fired on a dog suspected of madness. The treatment aims to prevent potential infection from the bullet.
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Chicago
Stockholders Hold Vast Influence Across Major Corporations
The piece notes widespread stock ownership in firms like Gene Motors United States Steel and American Telephone and Telegraph. It claims 19 million Americans own stocks, with 104202 Gene Motors holders, 168000 US Steel, and 450000 AT&T holders, asserting such ownership gives broad national control. It also mentions a Catholic church political angle and Lady Astor’s Champagne dinner with Rhodes scholars.
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Gene Motors
United States Steel
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Girl Missing from Corsicana Found 55 Miles Away
Mary Emma Treadwell 12, a junior high student, vanished on Wednesday morning. After a full day of searching by citizens and police, she was located at midnight in Thornton, about 55 miles from Corsicana. Details of how she traveled were not provided.
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United Press
Corsicana
Texas
Mary Emma Treadwell
Mary
Thornton
Indianan Hides To Avoid Radio Plague
Aaron L. Everett 69 sought shelter in Eagle Creek bottoms to escape a home where a radio played constantly. Police found him in a hollow tree and held him for vagrancy. The judge urged him to return home and try for a month.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Aaron L. Everett
Clifton R. Cameron
Eagle Creek
Cameron
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