Tragic Midpacific Maneuver Crash Kills Six Naval Fliers
Six naval aviators aboard the seaplane 6P7 were killed during U S fleet maneuvers in the MidPacific near Midway. The crew of six perished after the bomber crashed at night while aiding a sister ship. Eight total fatalities now linked to the maneuvers.
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Belleville
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Pacific
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Senate backs Patman inflationary bonus veto override
The Senate vote 54 to 40 failed to override President Roosevelt's veto on the Patman inflationary bonus bill. House action had overridden the veto 322 to 98, but Senate rejection killed the bill and opened a path for a new effort. Cash bonus supporters planned a rider to naval appropriations.
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Borah
Idaho
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Wilson Won’t Quash Charge Against Cato In Texas Murder Case
Federal Judge James C. Wilson overruled defense petitions to quash an indictment charging Sheriff W. F. Cato of Garza County and three Post men with murder in the machine gun slaying of Spencer Stafford, a federal narcotics agent. The court kept a special venire and rejected motions to move the case to Garza County and to allow separate juror questioning. A second note on the jewelry store robbery in Madison reports two bandits looting $13,800 in diamonds and cash, with clerk Gilbert Montay bound and gagged.
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W. F. Cato
Garza County
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W. A. Hartman
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Wilson
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McLean, Scott & Binion
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Madison
Wis
U.P
R. W. Nelson
Gilbert Montay
Montay
Young Demos set program for June 7 8
The Young Democratic Clubs approve a two day convention in June with state officials and leaders. Speakers include Gov Allred Elliott Roosevelt James Roosevelt and key state figures with arrangements awaiting final approval and a public opening at the Municipal Auditorium.
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Young Demos
James Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Young Democratic Clubs of America
Britain Expands RAF Recruiting Network In London
The air ministry opened an enlarged recruiting station in downtown London as Britain increases home defense air strength. Ten more stations will be set up across England Scotland Ulster and Wales to speed applications and support a 2500 intake.
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London
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Royal Air Force
Great Britain
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Air Force
England
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Ulster
Wales
Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with possible showers in Panhandle. New Mexico mostly fair south and unsettled north with occasional showers. Temperatures range 50 to 54 today. Roofing materials ad and local business notices included.
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Rainfall in Panhandle and New FCC appointment
Rain fell across the Panhandle with 1/2 inch in Childress and 1/4 inch at other towns. Temperatures ranged 50 to 54 degrees as clouds lingered. President Roosevelt reappointed Anning S. Prall of New York to the Federal Communications Commission for seven years. Pratt now serves as chairman.
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Federal Communications Commission
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House
Little Goes Up in British Amateur Golf Battle
William Lawson Little Jr of San Francisco, defending champion, edged James L. Black of Wales two up to reach the quarter finals of the British Amateur Championship. Three of Little’s peers were eliminated as the fourth day of the event continued. Captain Bullock-Webster of Monterey fell to Morton Dykes 4 and 2, while Richard M. Chapman and Dan R. Whopping exited earlier.
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ST. Anne's-On-The-Sea
Eng
William Lawson Little, Jr
San Francisco
James L. Black
Little
Bullock-Webster
Monterey
Calif
Morton Dykes
Richard M
Dick) Chapman
Dan R. Whopping
Greenwich
Quick O K On Conchas Project Faces Fast Approval
Washington reports optimism for swift approval of a 4.5 million dollar Works for Conchas Dam project in New Mexico. Delegations from New Mexico Texas and Colorado back the plan to provide flood control irrigation and augment Amarillo and Tucumcari water supplies while linking Conchas Caddoa and El Reno dams as regional dust storm mitigation.
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Harry L. Hopkins
Progress Division
The
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Amarillo
Tucumcari
Colorado
Arkansas River
Conchas
el Reno
Oklahoma
Flood danger along rivers threatens Texas towns and crops
Heavy rains and rising rivers underscore flood danger across Texas with the Colorado, Brazos, Red River and Rio Grande swelled in places. Wharton faces higher Colorado water while crops suffer as farmers race to harvest potatoes and hail damages Alpine orchards as roofs and autos are ruined. Traffic halts as storms bring localized downpours.
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Colorado
Brazos
Red River
Rio Grande
Wharton
Dry marshal fights Texas repeal campaign in Dallas
United Texas drys gathered in Dallas to plan a three month statewide educational program aimed at preventing repeal of prohibition. Dry clubs will operate in every town to inform voters about the August ballot. Leader Bishop Hiram Boaz presided with Dr L N D Wells. Rep George Moffett aided the campaign.
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U.P
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George Moffett
Hardeman County
Texas
Man Held After Slaying At Tri-State Fair Track
Marvin Branson a 36 year old horse racing follower was held in the city jail after the slaying of Ramond Dority 38 at the north end of the Tri State Fair race track Dority was found with his throat cut and died en route to Northwest Texas Hospital Branson claimed self defense saying Dority attacked him with a knife after a confrontation in a car with Mrs Juanita Lester Dority had threatened to kill him and Branson said he struck Dority but did not recall wielding a knife
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Ramond
Dority
Steve Barron
Northwest Texas Hospital
Branson
Juanita Lester
San Antonia
Bill Oglesby
W. C. Gilliam
Griggs& Sons
Kansas
Salina
Kas
Kubelik to Play at 8:15 Tonight in Amarillo
The world famous violinist Jan Kubelik will perform at 8:15 in the Municipal Auditorium with his son Rafael at the piano. Proceeds go to the orchestra treasury. Tickets 50 cents, 75 cents, and 1.50. box office opens at 6:45. A police officer will be backstage for security.
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Philharmonic Orchestral Association
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College Building To Be Decided At Meet Friday
Amarill College faces decision on building at an open board of trustees meeting Friday at 8 pm. Patrons urged to attend as proposals for the college’s future are discussed.
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Amarill College
The Amazing Dionnes On Page Thirteen
The article highlights the Dionne sisters with details likely on their appeal or spectacle. It notes public and media interest and places emphasis on the famed siblings within the publication's entertainment coverage.
Society Girl Falls From Home in Accidental Sleep Fall
Miss Esther Sears a 28 year old Boston society figure died from injuries after plunging from a third floor bedroom in her home. Medical examiner Dr George Burgess Magrath ruled an accidental fall during sleepwalking. Sears daughter of Dr George G Sears Harvard Medical School faculty and a Vassar graduate.
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George Burgess Magrath
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Harvard Medical School
Cantor Recovering From Stomach Operation
Hollywood May 23 Eddie Cantor film comedian was reported recovering from stomach operation at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr Elmer Belt said he may be able to leave hospital next week.
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Hollywood
Eddie Cantor
Cantor
Good Samaritan Hospital
Elmer Belt
What Is Reality Does An Elephant Think Inflation Is Here
A 1934 syndicated column by Arthur Brisbane discusses perception of reality and reasoning, using a playful hypothetical about an elephant. It weighs how public opinion and bias shape understanding during economic concerns of the era.
Brisbane and Einstein theory tease science today
Arthur Brisbane notes in The Globe that Einstein and colleagues challenge quantum theory as a complete description of reality. The piece mocks current science while outlining a bold claim from Princeton Institute professors about a theory that could describe reality, implying skepticism about modern quantum approaches.
Noble No. 1 discovery near Kirkland stirs Texas oil men
In May 23 reporting from Kirkland area, Alma Oil Company's Noble No. 1 well near Kirkland began producing at an estimated 4 to 25 barrels daily from 5,653 feet depth after a bridge break. The discovery is viewed as a probable new field with drilling inside 1 1/4 inch pipe and 2 1/2 inch tubing. Officials paused operations for 2–3 days to arrange storage as lease and royalty trading remains brisk with representatives from major and large independent Texas and Oklahoma oil firms in attendance.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Grissom Appointed Associate Justice of 11th Civil Appeals Court
Clyde Grissom, district judge at Haskell, was named Associate Justice of the 11th Court of Civil Appeals at Eastland by Governor Alfred. Dennis P. Ratliff of Haskell was appointed to the district court vacancy. Shriner's Carnival set for June 6 7 8.
Co Ed Faces Quiz in Odd Campus Case
Tahlequah Oklahoma May 23 Lois Thompson 19 faced a preliminary hearing after shooting Daniel Shaw Chinese student on campus March 27 The case tied to extortion notes allegedly written by her sister Leila 24 and linked to a broader campus mystery involving Jack Christie Tahlequah youth wounded March 2
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Okla
Lois Thompson
Daniel Shaw
Leila Thompson
Northeastern Teachers College
Thompson Sisters
Jack Christie
Williams Found Guilty in Army Court Martial
Former assistant quartermaster general Colonel Alexander E. Williams was convicted by an army court martial of soliciting and obtaining a $2000 loan tied to war department contracts and of giving false testimony before a House committee. He was sentenced to dismissal, with the court recommending clemency for his long service. The findings, delivered after three days at the Army War College, conclude two of three specifications.
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Alexander E. Williams
Army
Williams
War Department
House
Quartermaster Corps
Army War College
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