Navy air power under critique in 1925 column
The piece condemns the U S Navy for bungled seaplane efforts to reach Hawaii, questions Commander John Rodgers and other leaders, and argues for a unified air force separate from the fleet, noting failures, possible Japanese demonstrations, and calls for Congress to rebalance defense priorities. It cites Henry Ford and critiques distrust of stockholders and judges guiding national defense.
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John Rodgers
Hawaii
Pacific Ocean
Secretary of the Navy
San Diego
Bureau of Aeronautics
Rodgers
Weather forecast for Amarillo with hourly temperatures
Tonight and Tuesday will be partly cloudy and slightly warmer. Hourly readings show near mid 60s to lower 70s through the day with highs around the upper 60s to 70s and overnight lows near mid 60s. Last year’s extremes were 67 and 41.
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Amarillo
Noor
Stresemann Guarded as Locarno Security Talks Begin
At Locarno Switzerland on October 5 the Locarno security pact conference opened with Germany’s foreign minister Dr Gustav Stresemann guarded amid fears of ultra nationalist plots. Chancellor Luther accompanied Stresemann as talks with France Britain and Belgium aim to draft a peace pact despite tensions with Russia and Poland.
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Associated Press
Locarno
Switzerland
Europe
Germany
Stresemann
Luther
Bellinsona
Dr. Stresemann
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Berlin
Tchitcherin
Iis
Russia
Austen Chamberlain
M.briand
Poland
Just Started 10 Fight On Child Labor Green
President William Green opened the American Federation of Labor forty fifth annual convention in Atlantic City by declaring the federation has just begun to fight for the child labor amendment. He urged mobilizing economic strength of every city town and village and reaffirmed labor’s role in shaping America’s future.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
William Green
American Federation of Labor
America
Hearing on Appeals in Doheny Oil Case Opens
San Francisco date Oct 5 An appeals hearing before the U S court of appeals in Los Angeles opens to challenge Judge McCormicks May ruling canceling Elk Hills naval reserve oil leases in Kern county The Doheny interests seek to regain leases through a lengthy brief and oral arguments expected to last into Tuesday
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Edward L Doheny
P. K McCormick
Los Angeles
United States Court of Appeals
Elk Hills Naval Reserve
Kern County
Submarine S-51 rescue hampered by rough seas
Rear Admiral H. H. Christy reported that weather and sea conditions prevented diving operations to recover the 28 crewmen from the submarine S-51. The update came from the submarine base in New London, Connecticut, on October 5.
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Associated Press
New London, Conn
H. H. Christy
Tri State Fair Faces About Twelve Thousand Loss
Amarillo Tri State fair officials estimate losses will total between 12 000 and 13 000 with most deficit covered by a 17 000 guarantee from directors and business men. Ringling Bros circus the first day reduced attendance as crowds came from the Panhandle and did not return.
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Amarillo Tri-State Fair
Vernon
Globe
Ringling Bros
Panhandle
Grand jury probes state capitol and land office
Austin, Oct. 6. Grand jury investigations ordered into office holders in the state capitol, land office, and Travis county. Judge James R. Hamilton urged examining records of expenditures and calling auditors. The panel will probe where state tax funds are deposited and report violations.
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Associated Press
Austin
Grand Jury
State Capitol
Travis County
James R. Hamilton
Travis County Criminal District Court
Hamilton
Stave
Texas
World Series on Fair Theater Gridgraph
Amarillo fans will see the World Series play by play on the Gridgraph at the Fair theater. Ross Rogers announced wire service from Pittsburgh Pirates park will feed the scoreboard. First pitch is at 1 o clock Wednesday with a large crowd expected.
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Amarillo
Ross Rogers
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Fair Theater
Scout Hero Award Sought for Foy Cazzell’s Friend
Marion Bruce, 15, is asked by citizens and Boy Scout leaders to receive the national Scout hero medal for staying with his dead companion Foy Cazzell after a hunting accident. He aided to keep attacking hogs away with a piece of pipe and his feet until Foy’s body was laid to rest at Llano cemetery as a large Amarillo crowd mourned.
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Marion
National
Boy Scout Council
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Llano
First
Amarillo
F. WC Malle
First Christian Church
Virgil Fisher
San Jacinto Methodist Church
O'Malley
Caxte'l
Balle Warren
Oftev
Ims
FL H. Krueeg
Reba Utterback
Ernest Boeteher
G. Spencer
H. M. Crudging
Plenty of crude oil left says Texas man
Tulsa reports J Edgar Pew of Dallas president of the American Petroleum Institute told the opening session of the international petroleum congress that the world's supply of crude oil is far from exhausted. He said there is more oil in stock for emergency use today and more known reserves in the ground than ever before. He added that electricity generation in Germany now is three times that of 1913.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
J. Edgar Pew
Dallas
American Petroleum Institute
International Petroleum Congress
Congress
Rock Island Rail Route Backed by Amarillo Board
The Rock Island Railroad route to North Plains will not change. Amarillo’s Board of City Development voted unanimously to support the railroad’s permit to build from Amarillo, Texas to Liberal, Kansas. The board urged residents to back the railroad, arguing protests by Santa Fe and B M & E Railway would hinder regional development.
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Rock Island
North Plains
Industrial Committee
The
Board of City Development
Rock Island’ Railroad
Aeimit
North Plain
Board of Directors
Amarillo
Panhandle
Santa Fe Railway
B. M. & EE. Railway
Ranwa
Board of City
Colonel Mitchell Reports On War Department Carpet
Col William Mitchell of the army air service testified today to the inspector general as disciplinary action proceeds. He spent about 20 minutes in Col Nugent's office and refused interviews, saying I have not a thing to say. Formal action to convene a court martial likely will not occur before next week due to Secretary Davis's absence on an Ohio river inspection trip. American Warehouse Co storage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Willian Mitchell
Army Air Service
Inspector General
War Department
Mitchell
Nugent
Judge Advocate General
Davis
War profits ban urged by American Legion head
James A Drain national commander calls for no profiteers or slackers in war effort and stresses peace through preparedness and a strong federal framework. He outlines a 150 page report praising Legion service and warns members against national political involvement.
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James A. Drain
American Legion
National Legion
Wimerican Legion
Legion
Drain
Legionnaires
Omaha Hosts Legionnaires for Convention Debates Air Service Stand
Veterans in Omaha for the seventh annual American Legion convention debate Col Mitchells recommendations for a separate air service department. A message from Mitchell will be read as he could not attend due to Army orders. President Coolidge planned to speak, while the Americanism commission warned against communism. A cedar baton from Theodore Roosevelt’s Elkton ranch will be presented, brought by A B Welch of Mandan, the Sioux leader’s adopted son.
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Associated Press
Omaha
The
American Legion
Mitchell
Congress
Air Service Department
Legion
Army
Washington
Coolidge
Americanism Commission
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Elkton Ranch
Badlands
North Dakota
A. B. Welch
Mandan
John Grass
Famous For Food Amarillo Hotel Meeting Place
A historic Amarillo hotel nicknamed famous for food serves as a noted meeting place in local social and business circles. The Parhanale’s gathering spot is referenced as a key venue for community events.
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Amarillo Hotel
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