Father Uses Defense Plea in Christmas Eve Slaying Trial
In Tyler on March 30 a jury weighs the murder case of Hiram Wright who says Pete McKay cursed his daughter Noama at a Garden Valley Christmas Eve dance. Wright testifies he shot McKay after Pete advanced with a knife and that Barney McKay later died from a gun barrel blow during the confrontation. The state contends Wright slashed at McKay outside the house and that McKay was shot after being carried inside.
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Tyler
Hiram Wright
Pete McKay
Garden Valley
Barney McKay
Wright
Noama
Pete
Barney
Thestate
Death Halts Young Couple's Honeymoon
A newly married Nacogdoches couple Osborn Scarborough 22 and Opal Reedy eloped to Texarkana and wed yesterday. En route to Fort Worth their truck collided with a parked produce truck after a car’s lights blinded Scarborough. The bride Opal Reedy died at Sulphur Springs hospital. Scarborough survived, cradling her in his arms.
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Mount Vernon
Texas
Sulphur Springs
Nacogdoches
Osborn Scarborough
Opal Reedy
Texarkana
Scarborough
Fort Worth
Scarborogh
Hearst Opposes Brewery Owned Saloons In Prohibition Debate
In a March 30 1933 telegraph to Arthur Brisbane Hearst condemns brewery owned saloons as dangerous for workers and families. He argues prohibition should end but temperance remains, urging laws to curb private alcohol sales and prevent a return to saloon culture. He notes possible federal state and local measures to regulate or ban saloons and advocates restricting private sale to beer and light wines.
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Arthur Brisbane
Refuse Judd's New Trial on Unused Charge
Winnie Ruth Judd, known as the trunk slayer, fails to gain a second trial on an unused murder count. Superior Judge Howard Speakman orders dismissal of that information and says clemency actions by the Arizona Board may render further trial pointless. Judd remains sentenced to hang April 14 for one murder.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Winnie Ruth Judd
Trunk” Slayer
Tom Mooney
California
Howard C. Speakman
Judd
Hedvig Samuelson
Speakman
Arizona Board of Pardons and Payles
Agnes Anne Leroi
Radio XER Powers Up To 500000 Watts In Mexico City Area
Mexico City March 30 station XER at Villa Acuna Coahuila controlled by Dr. J. R. Brinkley Milford Kan has been authorized to increase its broadcast power from 15000 to 500000 watts. The radio section of the communications ministry announced the concession holder details.
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Mexico City
XER
Villa Acuna
Coahuila
J. R. Brinkley
Milford
Kan
Communication Ministry
Radio company broadcasts far from Milford
The Compania Radio fusora De Acuna 8 A programs are aired remotely from Milford. Many transmissions originate outside local studios, showcasing a wide network reach.
Hearst Telegrams on Beer Barons and Prohibition Influence
The writer cites William Randolph Hearst and telegraphic opinions from California to New York on beer saloons. It notes Hearst’s reference to “beer barons,” their pre Prohibition competition, and the government’s confiscation of saloon assets amid debates over alcohol policy.
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William Randolph Hearst
California
New York
W. R. Hearst
Zemo Skin Itch Cure Praised by Millions
The advertisement markets Zemo as a soothing skin remedy for itching rashes eczema ringworm and similar troubles. It claims 25 years of use and urges readers to try a trial to verify relief with prices 35c 60c and 1 dollar at all druggists.
Pain relief tablet advert promises fast easing
An advertised remedy claims headache and neuralgia relief in about three minutes. It targets neuralgia muscular aches toothache earache period pain and other inorganic pains without narcotics. Sold in 10c and 25c packages.
Hearst Urges Temperance Policy Based on International Practice
W R Hearst argues for a threefold temperance plan restricting alcohol: beer and light wines sold only at licensed establishments, other beverages only at government dispensaries in limited amounts, citing success of such models abroad after prohibition. He says opponents block adoption, asking why temperance cannot rely on proven foreign policies.
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Norge
Mr. Hearst
Col
Amos W. W. Woodcock
National Prohibition
Woodcock
Washington
Howard T. Jones
Randolph C. Shaw
L. A. Twigg
Compania Radiofusora de Acuna, 8. A
Jergen
Paris
Chamberlain’s
Fitch
Squibb’s
Zemo
Amarillo
Goodyear’s
Goodyear
Adkisson & Gunn Tire CO
PAMPA
Keith’s
Pole ST
the Oriental Shop
Polk Street
J. Levy
Borger
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