Pen Inmates Given Chance to Rehabilitate in Texas
The Texas prison board announced a segregation plan to place about 6,000 inmates into state farm industries and grant additional liberties and training. Segregation will be based on records, attitude, age, and health with care to separate insane or handicapped inmates. The program, described as experimental, aims to move first offenders toward reform and away from hardened crime through graded promotions tied to conduct and work ability.
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Houston
Texas
Frank Loveland
An Classification Department
W. A. Paddock
Army recruiting drive to open July first says sergeant Forsythe
The campaign to enlist 20 000 to 30 000 men into the United States Army will begin July 1, per sergeant R E B Forsythe recruiting station man. Until then only men discharged within 90 days may enlist. Youth entrants receive 21 dollars monthly plus food clothing hospitalization and housing. Opportunities include trade and mechanical schools with aviation and business courses offered.
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United States Army
R. EB. Forsythe
U.S. Army
Alumni Await Grid Fate for U. of South
SEWANEE Tenn May 51 Alumni nationwide awaited tomorrow's decision on whether the University of the South will seek its lost football glory or retire from the sport. The board of regents would decide to abolish football or authorize rebuilding the Tiger elevens. The Purple and White Tigers have not won a league game since the SEC formed four years ago.
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Sewanee
Tenn
University of the South
Board of Regents
Tiger
Tigers
Southeastern Conference
Funeral Rites Held for Thomas Mell Nabers
Funeral services for Thomas Mell Nabers 57 were conducted at Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home with Rev. Guy Newman of First Baptist Church officiating. Nabers, a prominent Panhandle businessman, died Sunday in a local hospital and was laid to rest at Llano Cemetery.
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Thomas Mell Nabers
Blackburn-Shaw Funeral
Guy Newman
First Baptist Church
Nabers
Panhandle
Llano
Crude Output Decreases In United States Oil Production
Oil and Gas Journal reports a weekly decline of 23 011 barrels in US crude output, totaling 2 918 641 barrels for the week ending May 2. State shifts include Oklahoma down 25 100, East Texas up 3 433, Texas up 5 204, California down 6 400, Louisiana up 1 935, Michigan and eastern fields up 18 325, and the Rocky Mountain region up 190.
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Tulsa
Okla
United States
The
Oil and Gas Journal
Oklahoma
East Texas
Texas
Kansas
California
Louisiana
Michigan
Rocky Mountain
Reprieve Denied for Condemned Slayer Jack Sullivan
In Phoenix on May 5 the state board of pardons denied a reprieve to Jack Sullivan condemned for killing railroad officer John Bradbury. Sullivan faces execution on May 15 after a Pueblo Colo. youth sentenced for the crime. Counsel said plans formed to seek U.S. Supreme Court review.
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Phoenix
Ariz
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Jack Sullivan
Slayer
Pueblo
Colo
United States Supreme Court
Sullivan
John Bradbury
Faith healer's snake bite proves fatal in revival
Bartow Florida May 5 Alfred Weaver 35 an itinerant bitten by a rattlesnake during a faith healing revival died refusing medical help. Weaver took the snake from a box during a meeting conducted by George Hensley who handles reptiles in demonstrations. He was struck twice.
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Bartow, Fla
Alfred Weaver
George Hensley
Weaver
Kansas City Vet Is Texas Race Titlist
Freeport May 5 The motorboating veteran Dick Neal of Kansas City held today a trophy to remind him of the easy manner in which he bested younger competitors to take the annual Freeport regatta Neal piled up 1200 points In the five mile class P hydroplane race he set a new Texas and course record of 5 58 His nearest competitors were Tommy Cooper of Kansas City national professional champion in the class A hydroplane racing meet at Tulsa last year and Frank Vincent of Tulsa Both collected 900 points.
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Freeport
Dick Neal
Kansas City
Neal
Texas
Tommy Cooper
Tulsa
Frank Vincent
Potter County library praised as finest Texas history collection
W E Marshall of Turner Publishing Co praises Amarillo area Potter County library as one of the most complete Texas history libraries in the state during his visit. Many locals and visitors are noted traveling, socializing, and conducting business across Amarillo with Rock Island, Fort Worth and Denver road staff, and Chamber of Commerce events mentioned.
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Texas
W. E. Marshall
Turner Publishing Company
Dallas
Potter County
F. R. Walling
Amarillo
Fort Worth
Denver
L. A. McDonald
Avery Rush elected president of Band Parents Association
Amarillo High School Band Parents Association names Avery Rush president after annual officer election. Other officers chosen include first vice president Mrs H G Hamrick, second vice president Mrs H Loewenstern, third vice president Mrs F Cooper, treasurer Mrs Elda Bennett, secretary Mrs C C Whitted, with W M Adams, P H Norman and G M Jones as trustees.
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Amarillo High School Band Parents Association
Avery Rush
H. G. Hamrick
H. Loewenstern
F. Cooper
Elda Bennett
C. C. Whitted
W. M. Adams
P. H. Norman
G. M. Jones
Landon Gains Momentum With Midwest Support At RNC
Governor Alfred M Landon maintains Kansas base as other Republican leaders push for the nomination. Pro Landon delegates win broad approval at state conventions signaling strong backing ahead of a Cleveland convention. If not nominated, supporters expect him to push for a role on the ticket reflecting farm policy expertise.
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Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
Cleveland
London
Middle West
Pasteur Story, Transatlantic Tunnel at Paramount and Texas
A film notice reviews The Story of Louis Pasteur at the Paramount with a dramatic inoculation sequence and strong cast, praising the direction despite minor technical flaws. It also previews Transatlantic Tunnel at the Texas, a future-set drama inspired by its premise and a comeback engagement.
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Paramount
Louis Pasteur
Paul Muni
Josephine Hutchinson
Anita Louise
Charlie Chan
Pasteur
The
Texas
Film notes on prophecy and circus mystery at Mission theater
A review notes a film about an Atlantic tunnel dream facing funding woes with Walter Huston and George Arliss as lead roles alongside a prophecy of the future. It also covers Charlie Chan at the Circus at the Mission and Professional Soldier with Victor McLaglen, praising his performance over Mae West.
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Warner Oland
Texas
Richard Dix
Madge Evans
REX
Jack Oakie
Joe Penner
Frances Langford
Filmusical
Rialto
Victor McLaglen
Freddie Bartholomew
THE
NAT
Lloyd Snyder
Texas Club
Aristocrats of Rhythm
Atlantic Ocean
Walter Huston
George Arliss
United States
Great Britain
Charlie Chan
Sylvia Sidney Honored With Song by Harry Barris
Actress Sylvia Sidney receives a dedicated song from Harry Barris, a former vocal partner of Bing Crosby, marking a tribute by a notable songwriter. Barris writes with a shared history to Crosby, highlighting Sidney’s influence in film and music circles.
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Sylvia Sidney
Harry Barris
Bing Crosby
Pants Found In Post Office Loby Mystery
A man who left a pair of cotton work trousers in the post office lobby last week may recover them by calling at the postmaster's office. The freshly bought trousers are wrapped in paper with a department store mark and Postmaster DeGrassi has asked the owner to identify them.
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Detroit
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Frank Williams
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H. G. Maxfield
C. B. Davis
Rock Island Lines
J. M. Spann
Rock Island
W. M. Conway
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Young Democrats
G. R. Baucum
Groom
FE. R. Tucker
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Jack Steger
Willie B. Putral
Chamber of Commerce
Tucumcari
H. E. McMullen
Dalhart
Band Parents Association
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