Texas governor race heats up as Bullington campaigns
Orville Bullington moves through East Texas from Palestine to Dallas while Mrs. Miriam Ferguson and husband James E. Ferguson plan last appearances in Houston. Con L Blanton rallies Democrats in Abilene as Bullington questions Democratic title to govern. Bank robbery at Vega prompts manhunt after two masked bandits kidnap a clerk and flee with about $2,000.
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Today By Arthur Brisbane Today By Arthur Brisbane All Over Now
A Brisbane column notes voter fatigue as the campaign nears its end and discusses a new contract bridge scoring rule change. It contrasts broad public interest, including Willis Whitney’s GE retirement, with waning attention to astronomy and Temple’s comet recall.
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Sterling Any Predicts Call Will Be Today
State Senator Walter Woodward of Coleman said a Texas special session to strengthen oil and gas laws could convene tomorrow after talks with Governor Sterling. Governor Sterling and Senator Woodul of Houston weighed in as courts challenged Railroad Commission orders on East Texas oil. The session, if held, would focus on conservation powers and a short remedial bill to curb production to match market demand.
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Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Thursday. Temperatures rise to 41 to 54 by 1 PM today. southwest West Texas may be warmer with partly cloudy skies.
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Reno Panic Becomes Boom In Banking Holiday
Reno merchants and bartenders discover a sudden business boom during a two week banking holiday as banks close. Police handle heavy banking volume while gambling Activity increases with dice and roulette. Traders fear hardship but see retail uptick as money moves in unusual ways.
Final 30 Boards Decide Vanderbilt Cup Bridge Tilt
Two teams battle for the Vanderbilt Cup after 30 boards with a 225 point edge for David Burnstine's squad at half. P Hal Sims with Willard Karn face Waldemar Von Zedtwitz Harold Vanderbilt and Burnstine partners Howard Schenken in a tense final stretch.
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New York
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David Burnstine
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Four Horsemen
Willard S. Karn
Waldemar von Zedtwitz
American Bridge League
Harolds. Vanderbilt
Oswald Jacoby
Howard Schenken
Richard Frey
Charles Lochridge
Roosevelt Plans New York City Campaign Swing
Governor Roosevelt prepares for a final presidential push with rallies in New York City. He has toured 37 of 48 states since July 2 and expects Democratic support in New England. A last minute change in plans.
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P E O Session Opens in Amarillo With Delegates Visiters
Seventy five delegates and one hundred visitors gather in Amarillo for the third annual Texas P E O Convention opening. Noted guests include Mrs Zora Y Knight and Dr Virginia Allen Cottey Stockard. Mrs Wassie B Shafer presides as Mayor Ross Rogers welcomes delegates and Dr Cottey Stockard delivers the principal address.
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Virginia Allen Cottey-Stockard
Cottey College
Wassie B. Shafer
San Antonio
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National Club
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Cecelia Stubbs
Ruth E. Delzwell
Mabel Addison
Alice Pickler
Mission
Ross Rogers
Edith Henderson
Delzell
Shafer
Community Chest Raises Over One Quarter Of Goal
More than one third of the Community Chest's $75,000 budget has been raised with pledges totaling $27,310.74 as of Wednesday's report luncheon. The drive seeks the remainder in two and a half days, with divisions reporting varied sums and Amarilloans organizing a broader campaign including Fred Douglas School talks by Mayor Rogers and campaign leaders.
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Fred Douglas School
Ross D. Rogers
Hermon C. Pipkin
Fred DeCoster
Bushland Road Right of Way Widening Advances
Potter County commissioners reached an agreement with James Bush to move a store building the W. H. Bush estate had owned, creating an 80 foot right-of-way on U S Highway 66 to the county line. State Highway Engineer W J Van London planned to stake the route next week. An easement for a gas line connecting Harold English to English Field was also approved for State No. 33 northeast. Samuel Insull Jr departed Paris for New York aboard the Majestic in first class travel.
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James Bush
W. H. Bush
Bushland
Carl Hill
W. J. van London
Harold English
English Field
State No. 33
City Faces Gasoline Tax Burden On City Contract
The city’s gasoline contract tax of one cent per gallon for June and July, totaling 64.90, was deducted from the city bill. Contractor M W Lemons argues he should not pay the tax, while Mayor Rogers says the city will cover it if no refund is obtained. City manager Winterhaler and Lemons will pursue a tax refund again.
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Chinese wedge may jolt Japs in Manchuria
In Manchuria the Chinese wedge aims at Tsitsihar from north and west as two battles north of Tsitsihar leave Japanese reinforcements and Chinese irregulars clashing. Tokyo reports 33 killed and 44 wounded for Japan, while Chinese casualties exceed 1,000. Manchukuo troops in the North show revolts, signaling wider mutiny.
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Arrest Solves Murder Ride at Hit and Run Speakeasy
New York police say a blonde woman Mrs Eleanor Thompson and two men Lawrence Ganz and Herman Newbury were arrested for homicide in a case tying the beating death of Achille Milner a Paris jeweler to a hit and run speakeasy. Milner after spending about 1800 dollars on a thrill trip died Monday from injuries. Jerome Bernheim a diamond dealer is named as Milner's companion.
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Sally” Ganz
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Pretty Boy Floyd Robs Bank in Oklahoma Hills
In Ballisaw Oklahoma on November 2 1930 Charles Pretty Boy Floyd and aide George Birdwell robbed the Galsaw State Bank. They threatened staff and customers but avoided violence, escaping with about 5000 dollars into the Cookson Hills after a gun battle earlier with authorities. Floyd’s hometown raid follows a June Stonewall bank raid and ongoing manhunt.
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Stonewall
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Pretty Boy
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State Bank
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Tom Cheek
Cookson Hills
Here
Capone's Gang Chiefs Caught in Police Raids
Chicago nov 2 U P Ten top Capone figures and seven bodyguards were jailed after two raids. Detainees include Murray Humphries leader on the north side, William Three-Fingered Jack White, William Klondike O'Donnell, Charles Fischetti, and Marcus Studdy Looney among those seized at La Salle Street and a west side political HQ.
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Three-Fingered Jack
Borger Recall Vote Order Remains In Force
The Seventh Court of Civil Appeals overruled a motion for a new trial in the Borger recall election controversy. The original order to call an election stands. The suit Miller versus State of Texas involves Borger mayor and city commission seeking to delay the recall election.
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District and Appeal Court
Seventh Court of Civil Appeals
John R. Miller
State of Texas
Citizens’ Committee
Do Your Christmas Mailing to China Now
Postal warning urges timely international mailing for Christmas gifts. Final sailings from Pacific coast and New York determine deadlines to Siam Egypt China and other destinations with dates ranging from November 18 to December 15. Delays may occur due to foreign customs.
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