Film Drama Explores News Service World Reach
The article describes a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film showing how United Press gathers edits and prints news. It follows a UP correspondent in China as a heroine faces danger. Extras flash worldwide as airplanes transmit to 40 countries in 19 languages.
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Couven
Cale
Metre- Galdeyo Mayers
Trecemienion
Modere
Chite
United Press
Witelons Mack
Globe
Wee
Dale van Piery
Colver Day
Metro-Coldwyn- Mayer
Amarillo column reports weather, prices, and local woes
A rambling Amarillo item covers hail damage to roofs raising shingles to seven dollars per thousand, Overton market chatter, and calls for price fairness. It notes a market for 1914 dimes at four twenty, local dog pest issues, and community notices about dental checks and charity aid for a rheumatic woman and her children.
Fragmented 1900s dispatch hints at road fears and Wall Street woes
The text notes characters muttering about negatives and positives on the road, a driver dodging between trucks, and reflections on a rich countryside offering chance to recover from recent Wall Street turmoil. It reads as clipped, surreal commentary from a period newspaper page.
Revival Draws Large Crowds at First Baptist Church
Dr C L Powers of Wichita Falls leads revival at First Baptist Church amid strong attendance. He urges personal commitment, counters excuses to join Christ, and outlines upcoming events including Mothers Prayers Fathers Family Night and an Old Folks morning service with a Bible gift to the oldest attendee and a Bible gift to the most populous family.
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C. L. Powers
Wichita Falls
First Baptist Church
Jesus
Dr. Powers
Christ
Body of Godwin to Hereford on Evening Train
The body of Ailen Adkins Godwin, 74, carpenter of Hereford, died yesterday from exertion after being stuck in mud ten miles from Canyon. Transported by Santa Fe to Hereford, the funeral follows at 6:20 PM. Survived by a widow and four sons Andrew Hereford EB A West Virginia M A and 7 A of San Angelo. Born in Mississippi, Baptist church member.
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Ailen Adkins Godwin
Hereford
Canyon
Santa Fe
N.S. Griggs
Mr. Godwin
Amarillo
Andrew
West Virginia
San Angelo
Mississippi
The
Baptist Church
Hail Storm Strikes Hereford Damaging Crops and Gardens
Hereford witnesses a severe hail storm that stripped trees and gardens and damaged wheat and other crops. Nearly two inches of rain fell in 86 minutes, disrupting the area yesterday.
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Hereford
Tex
Reigh Count at Derry Despite Packed Track
A Western Kentucky note recalls Dutch Mantell predicting Reigh Count would win at the track amid a full crowd. Letters describe fast horses, parking challenges, and racing chatter with praise for Reigh Count and a hint of anticipation for Saturday’s AP ticket news.
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Old Boy
Old Kentucky
Taek
Reigh
A. P
Dutch Mantell
Tom Eure
Dutch
Fort Worth Street Name Change Support Letter
A May 14 1928 letter from a Fort Worth resident expresses backing for renaming Tenth Street to Fort Worth Street, noting many Fort Worthians in the adjacent city would be delighted and that the move would help.
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Fort Worth Texas
Fort Worth Street
Fort
Save A Life Campaign Aims Car Inspections
Texas drives a Save A Life effort urging Just Kids Safety First members to ensure their fathers have cars inspected. The program targets reducing automobile accidents by fixing brakes steering and headlights and encourages children to urge owners to get inspections now.
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Texas
Just Kids Safety First Club
Just Rids Safety Club
Readers Letters and Charitable Donation Note
A Panhandle Texas reader urges action on a dangerous traffic footpath on Sixth Street in Amarillo and plans a clothing donation for the Orphan Home, recalling a Bethany Missouri editor in the family. The letter expresses appreciation for the Daily News column and requests discreet handling of the donation.
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Panhandle
Texas
Tack
Mir
Amarillo
Bethany
P. S
Negro Walks About Serving Booze Drinks in Amarillo
A man described as a walking saloon was arrested yesterday afternoon by a Potter County deputy. He carried a bottle of liquor and a whisky glass, served drinks at 50 cents each, and rode out after a towel used to polish the glass. He was jailed on liquor law violation charges.
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Sheriff's Department
Potter County
B C D Invites Two Organizations To Amarillo Conventions
The Board of City Development wired invitations to two state groups for 1929 conventions in Amarillo. Invitations were sent to the Southwestern Professional Photographers Association meeting in Houston and the Retail Merchant Association of Texas meeting in Wichita Falls.
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Board of City Development Today
Amarillo
Southwestern Professional Photographers Association
Houston
Retail Merchant Association of Texas
Wichita Falls
Seniors Mark Time for Day in Final Activities
Seniors wrap up final activities with admission to the play at 35 and 50 cents and a baccalaureate service marked by modest attendance. The high school hand performed the processional and recessional movie, Dr. George J. Nunn gave the invocation and benediction, and a boys sextet sang. Rev. F W O Malley delivered a sermon on Life Worthy of Christ urging ambition service teamwork and continual self improvement.
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George J. Nunn
Vernon Twaddell
Carrell Mitchell
Will Butler
Paul Smith
Hooper Dilday
Willard Grantham
F. W. O’malley
First Christian Church
Man Sues For Divorce After Unending Flower Gift Obsession
In Chicago a wife sought an injunction to stop her husband James Barrett Johnson from sending flowers after she filed for divorce. She claimed the flowers and related acts violated the court order, while the husband argued such gifts are protected by constitutional rights. A dissolution petition was prepared by his attorney.
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Chicago
James Barrett Johnson
Johnson
Histtorney
Court records reveal multiple guilty pleas in western Oklahoma cases
United States court cases show Jessie Varsant of Oklahoma City pleaded guilty to stealing a car and transporting it to Pampa, with an 18 month Leavenworth sentence. Wan received two years in Leavenworth. R L King admitted mail fraud and got two years. Inez Caulkins aged 18 from Friona obtained a suspended two year term after pleading to mail fraud. Edward Woodward Amarillo pleaded Mann Act violations. case dismissed after time served. J B Bounds from Lubbock, jailed for bank robbery, pleaded guilty to mail theft and received one year and one day additional. Potter Co Lbr Co advertises glass.
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Oklahoma City
Pampa
Wan
Leavenworth
Jessie Varsant
Bristow
Oklahoma
R. L. King
Texas
Inez Caulkins
Friona
Edward V. Woodward
Amarillo
Crockett
California
Woodward
J. B. Bounds
Lubbock
Huntaville
Crossword Puzzle Challenge Reel In Speeds
Crossword puzzle notes a speedy test with no unkeyed letters. Clues include Deadly, Exultant, Measure of cloth, English coin, Armistice, and Young mare, among others. The page lists both across and down entries with partial answers and hints for solvers.
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Ciese
Puzzle Word List From Yesterday’s Answers
A compact list of terms and clues with matched answers such as Tron Dread Ravine and Eggs of fishes. It includes items like Ewer Feline animal Vehicles and Native along with notes on restoration donation and wisdom.
Gas attack near Hamburg sparks fear and mystery
A deadly phosgene release near Hamburg sent a poison gas plume toward the west as officials sought its source. Professor Haber noted the gas requires very little to kill, while rain would neutralize it. The tank released gas to the Brandenburger Heath, millions feared, cattle died, and meat recalls issued.
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United States
Frits Haber
Germany
Professor Haber
Haber
Hamburg
Veddel
Wilhelmeburg
Brandenburger Heath
San Angelo Seeks Oil Scouts Convention Next Year
San Angelo hosts delegates from the West Texas Oil Scouts association and about 25 local oil men led by John Brewer of the San Angelo Standard to push for the National Oil Scouts convention in the city next year. G. Phillips W. E. Whitcomb and C. C. Pope of the West Texas association arrived in Amarillo to assist the campaign.
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San Angelo
National Oil Scouts Association
John Brewer
San Angelo Standard
West Texas Oil Scouts Association
West Texas Association
G. ©. Phillips
W. E. Whitcomb
C. C. Pope
Amarillo
Funeral for B. F. Hill of Washburn
Funeral services for B. F. Hill 40 a farmer who died at his home near Washburn will be held at the Claude Christian church. Rev. Ed S. McKinney will officiate with burial at Claude Cemetery under N. S. Griggs and Sons. He leaves a widow and four children Moselle Vineta B F and William Edward. He was a member of the Christian church and Woodmen of the World.
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B. F.hill
Washburn
Christian Church
Claude
Ed S. McKinney
N.S. Griggs and Sons
Moselle
Calcate
Washington
Vineta
B. F
William Edward
the Christian Church
O the Woodmen of the World
Keeping Faith and Skill in Every Task
A poem praising steady effort and honesty as keys to success. It stresses doing your best, earning trust, and resisting easy cheating while staying true to duty and perseverance. The piece reflects a wartime or civic virtue tone.
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Theoriste
Edgar A. Guest
Kansas City Livestock Market Report May 21
Market summary shows cattle and calves receipts with prices across holes and weights. Hogs at Chicago and East St Louis trade levels. cotton markets advance in New York and New Orleans with ongoing price shifts. poultry and butter remain steady.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Stearty
Associated Press
East ST. Louis
Vega Woman Dies In Hospital Here
Mrs. J. M. Hobbs of Vega died at a local hospital at 1 o clock this morning. She leaves her husband and two young children, a son age 4 and a daughter age 2. A Baptist church member the body will be sent to Clayton New Mexico tonight by Santa Fe Railway carrier N S Griggs and Sons.
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RB. L. Pendergraft
J. M. Hobbs
Vega
T. G
Lometa Jo
Baptist Church
Clayton
N. M
Santa Fe Railway
N. S. Griggs and Sons
Irregular Stock Open Features Mixed Early Losses
New York May 21 stock prices opened irregularly lower. Wright Aeronautica fell 434 points, General Motors down 2M, Atchixon and American Can down 2 each, while Republic Steel rose 1% and Southern Dairies and American Brown Bovert posted gains. The session reflected reactions to a Interstate Commerce Commission decision on the Chesapeake & Ohio merger.
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New York Stock Exchange
Wright
Bower
St. Joseph's
Richfield Oil
California
Otis Elevator
New York
Wright Aeronautica
General Motors
Atchixon
American Can
Eric Common
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chesapeake & Ohio
Republic Steel
Southern Dairies A
American Brown Bovert
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Selina
Suns
Johnny
Jones
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Skoot End
Highland School
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Belle
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Welcome
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Ohaw
Wall Street
Body OF Godwin
Derry
Pennsylvania
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Maryland
Kansas
Philadelphia Bulletin
Aberdeen
Jock
Catherine M. Clay
Mississippi Avenue
Port Worth Street
Anafilie
Elton Russell
Daily News
Freae
Mr. Pinity
Mr Bartlett
Aleo
Rock Island
Negro
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U.S. Court
B. F. Hill
Just Wolcs
Rel
East ST. Louis Livestock
New Orleans
Ted
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Temas
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Missouri
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Sinclair Cons
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Knabe
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