Allred Denies Pleas To Save Doomed Pair
Huntsville May 9 Gov James V Allred refused clemency for Raymond Similton and Joe Palmer two Texas desperadoes condemned for killing a prison guard. Executions to follow midnight as Justices rejected habeas corpus bids and Hamilton’s attorney returned to Huntsville with his client’s sweetheart. The prison system plans remained unchanged and wardens noted the condemned slept well despite the looming death sentence.
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Huntsville
Wupi
Raymond Similton
Joe Palmer
Texas
James V. Allred
H. S. Lattimore
F. L. Hawkins
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Camille Openshaw
Houston
Hamilton
Katie Jenkins
Lee Simmons
Texas Prison System
W. W Ward
Palmer
Major Crowson
Eastham
Clyde Barrow
State Board of Pardons and
Greatest mass ocean flight leaves Pearl Harbor for Midway
The first of 48 naval patrol planes roared from Pearl Harbor at 7 18 am for Midway Island in the greatest mass ocean flight attempted. The route covers 1323 miles with about 200 men aboard. secrecy surrounds the operation with warnings of possible weather delays and no word expected until arrival at Midway.
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Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Midway Island
United States Navy
Pacific
Navy
Hawaii
Midway
Aleutian Islands
Washington
Negro Fights Plan To Slash South Power
Atlanta May 9 A negro Republican joins white leaders opposing Midwest effort to cut Southern representation in the national convention S D Redman Jackson Mississippi negro lawyer and state party figure says Mississippi Republicans oppose any change in convention representation arguing it is unethical undemocratic and un-American The move reflects tensions over Northern black votes influencing Southern controls
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Atlanta
S. D. Redman
Jckson
Miss
Mississippi
Republican Party
Redmond
Man in Lone Cell After Wife Dies
W E Stroud, held in connection with his wife Nellie Strouds death from knife wounds, was placed in solitary confinement today. The attack occurred April 16 and he was denied bond. The case goes before the grand jury at the session starting June 3. Lamb Chops 18c lb at Simmonds Market.
Weather forecast for Amarilla and nearby regions
Partly cloudy with possible light local showers and cooler tonight and Friday. West Texas expects cloudy conditions with showers panhandle and southeast portion and cooler east and north portions tonight and Friday. New Mexico unsettled tonight and Friday. Temperatures range from 64 to 52.
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Amarilla
West Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
Hunger marchers in Illinois press for relief funds
Labor strife erupts as hunger marchers converge on Springfield urging the legislature to reopen relief stations. From Auburn Pekin and Chicago they arrive by the dozen with Gerry Allard predicting over 1,000 by nightfall as counties exhaust federal funds. Citizens must aid the hungry amid the relief deadlock.
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Springfield
Iil
U.P
Old State Arsenal
Statehouse
Public
Arsenal
Auburn
Pekin
Chicago
Gerry Allard
Amarillo Launches Bid for 1936 West Texas Chamber Convention
Amarillo officials, led by the Chamber of Commerce, begin a citywide drive to host the 1936 West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Plainview. A partisan advance group departs with plans for a special $1.50 train, along with local entertainment including the Amarillo High School Band and Melody Maids to boost support.
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Amarillo
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Plainview
Bill Gilstrap
Twenty Eight Children Drown In Soviet Russia
In Kharkoff two dozen eight and nine year old children drowned when a leaky ferry sank during a river excursion on the Psiol. Thirty children swam ashore, all from the Petrovsky Collective Farm. Authorities vow punishment for those who allowed the voyage to proceed.
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Kharkoff
Psiol
Petrovsky
Pass the Patman Bill G Men Discourage Crime
Senatorial vote on the Patman bill approves cash bonuses for veterans. The fifty five to thirty three decision falls short of a two thirds margin to over rule a presidential veto, expected to stand. Arthur Brisbane comments on the issue and the G men role in crime prevention.
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Mr. Weiss
King George
Senate
Patman
Clark
Missouri
Gore
Oklahoma
Patman Bill Suppriers
Family in Cellar Injured by Storm
POND CREEK Okla May 9 Four persons were injured as a tornado raged near the Jefferson community northwest of here last night It caused destruction to houses barns and farm structures Rex Peacock his wife and baby were injured when his home was damaged Floyd Strobolt and his family escaped with minor injuries when their storm cellar was unroofed.
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Pond Creek
Okla
Jefferson
Here
Rex Peacock
Floyd Strobolt
Knabenshue Reprimanded Over Spokane Speech
Frederick C. Knabenshue of Spokane was reprimanded and transferred after a Spokane speech predicting civil war unless government tensions are eased. The action followed the delivery on May 9.
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Washington
Frederick C. Knabenshue
Spokane
Wash
No Sign Of Truce Is Given
Labor trouble across the nation grows as multiple strikes persist and new walkouts loom. Pacific Northwest loggers and longshoremen halt vast lumber activity while Ohio auto workers press to stay out amid mediation. Missouri, Illinois and the tri state lead zinc fields report first general strike in six years with 1000 workers leaving mines and plants near Joplin.
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Associated Press
Pacific Northwest
Ohio
Missouri
Tri-State
Illinois
Pacific Coast
Edward F. McGrady
Perkins
General Motors
Toledo
Chevrolet Motor Company
Seattle
San Francisco
Maritime Federation of the Pacific
Tacoma
Aberdeen
Gray's Harbor
Joplin
Illinois Power and Light Company
Belleville
Tri-State Road
Kansas
Oklahoma
Clouds on the Way with Uncertain Rain in Panhandle
Weatherman H. T. Collman cautions that although clouds are approaching, moisture and rain are not guaranteed. Showers are forecast for the Panhandle tomorrow, but cloud cover may not bring measurable rainfall. Dust will be minimal for today and likely several days. temperatures hold and light winds are expected to calm this afternoon.
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Panhandle
H. T. Collman
Rules Sought To Keep Bill Passage Open In Texas
Texas legislature stalled with two days left as both Houses rush to suspend rules and keep alive bills. The House abandons extending a 3,000 residence homestead tax exemption while the Senate accepts a conference report on extending cigarette tax collections amid opposition from dry senators over beer revenue and a 300 foot dry zone near the capitol.
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Austin
U.P
Texas
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Capitol
Capitol Grounds
A C Johnson of Dalhart Dies at 46
Arthur C. Johnson, 46, a North Plains leader, died at 2:30 this morning at his Dalhart home from pneumonia complications. He moved to Dalhart in 1911 as Rock Island Lines stenographer, later transportation clerk, and served in the Texas House after 1930 election.
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Dalhart
North Plains
Arthur C. Johnson
Arthur Johnson
Rock Island Lines
Pratt
Kaw
John Herron
Borger
House of Representatives of Texas
Johnson
Queer Quirks in Wealth Sharing
Washington observers report the share the wealth movement has cooled since a peak two weeks ago. Senator Huey P. Long still employs a large staff to manage mail and organizing share the wealth societies, though day clerks have fallen from 22 to 16 and night shift from 14 to 9. Some residents fear the Washington chain letter craze may grow, with examples like a local citizen receiving 125 letters in a day each containing 25 cents.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
Sen
Huey P. Long
Long
Denver
No Bonus Compromise Becomes Senate Ultimatum
President Roosevelt meets with financial advisers as Patman bill supporters reject compromise and press for immediate submission of the inflationary measure. Senator Thomas moves to reconsider as leaders aim to delay a veto test until key supporters return.
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Senate
Roosevelt
Nathan Robertson
Washington
Morgenthau
Frank T. Hines
Patman
Thomas
Five Bank Robbery Slugged by Five Gunmen in Newburg
Five robbers armed with a machine gun held up the Broadway branch of the Highland Quassaick National Bank and Trust Company in Newburg New York. They escaped toward Pennsylvania in a small car with about 15000 dollars. Fifteen tellers and patrons stood in line during the heist and no shots were fired. Citizens pursued the bandits but were outdistanced.
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Newburg
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Broadway
Highland Quassaick National Bank and Trust Company
Amarilloans Plan West Texas Chamber Convention Train
Amarilloans heading the delegation plan a Plainview visit for the annual West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. A special round trip train fare is $1.50 with coupons at $1.25 for admission to all convention activities including rabbit races six dances La Fiesta dinners and dances.
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Plainview
Fight For the Convention
Amarillo
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Funeral held for Billy Thompson in Amarillo
Friends and relatives gathered at First Baptist Church for a 2 PM funeral service for Billy Thompson 24 who died in a Midland area auto crash. Clergy included Dr. R Thomson and Rev. Guy Newman with music led by John Josey. Burial was at Llano Cemetery beside his father L. O. Thompson. Christine Thompson, injured, attended after leaving Midland hospital. Messages of sympathy flowed from Gov Allred and other state leaders.
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First Baptist Church
Billy Thompson
R. Thomson
Central Presbyterian Church
Guy Newman
Midland
Jay Taylor
Tom Seay
Hollis DeGrassi
Bob Rogers
BE. M. Blackburn, Jr
Bob Higinbotham
Llano
L. O. Thompson
Amarillo
Billy Murray Thompson
Christine
John R. Dyche
el Paso
Otho Thompson
Thompson
Harold Hastings
Los Angeles
Colonel Thompson
Panhandle
James V. Allred
Walter Woodul
Bill McCraw
Texas Senate
Southwest
Roosevelt Signs Byrd Welcome Resolutions at Capitol
Two congressional resolutions welcoming Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Antarctic explorer, were signed by President Roosevelt. Byrd’s ships anchored in the Potomac near Quantico Marine Base as Roosevelt prepared to greet the expedition at the navy yard tomorrow.
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Washington
Richard F. Byrd
Roosevelt
Teer Seriously Hurt In Highway 35 Crash
In Nacogdoches May 94 John M Teer 43 of Marshall was seriously injured in an automobile accident on Highway 35 nine miles south of town today.
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Nacogdoches
John M. Teer
Marshall
Here
Soviet Design for Living Series Debuts
A new series titled Soviet Design for Living appears, promising explorations of social and cultural trends in the USSR as part of the newspaper’s ongoing design feature.
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Coughlin
N. Y
U. S
King George
Amelia
Cheater Proof Chain Letters Sweep Springfield Market
In Springfield on May 9, crowds rushed to buy “cheater proof” chain letters with initial investments of $2 to $5. Reports say three letter factories processed about $18,000 in five hours, as exchanges stayed open late and into dawn. The fad, begun as a joke, grew into a serious business drawing society women and clerks alike.
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Springfield
Madis
Lette Exchanges
Wallingfords
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Allred
Blackwell
A. M. Avery
Tokyo
United States Weather Bureau
Simmonds
of Regional Chamber
Carol Amacker
Soviet
Russia
State Penitentiary
Alfred
Weatherstrip É& Caulking
John Maynard Lor. Co
W. Sth
Arthur Brisbane
King Feature Syndicate, Inc
America
Globe
Brisbane
A.C. Johnson
A. C. Johnson
Griggs Ambulance
Dial
White House
Long-Bel Lbr, Co
John Josey
the Baptist Church
Ernest O. Thompson
The
Texas Railroad Commission
Byrd Crew
Taambh Bhouldera T Seh
Simmonda Mit
Lamb
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