Horrors in Asturias as Armies Clash in Revolt
Madrid reports scenes of horror in Asturias where civil guards were slain and rebels attacked Campoamanes. More than 1,000 rebels repelled by the army. 150 rebels killed in one bombardment near Campomanes. Autogyros used for patrols. capt. Jacques Bosch sentenced to life imprisonment. Fossil finds in Hagerman valley Idaho reveal ancient horse skulls and other remains.
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Leon
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Vega
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Lisbon
Portugal
Jacques Bosch
Barcelona
Amarillo seeks bids for five one and a half ton trucks
The City Commission of Amarillo invites bids by 7 30 P M October 23 1934 for five trucks without beds for the Street Department. One long wheel base and four standard wheel base. Bidders must submit full specifications and accept the five trucks now in use. A five percent certified or cashier's check accompanies each bid. The city may accept or reject any or all bids. H R Smith City Manager October 10 1934 Amarillo Texas.
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City Commission
City of
Amarillo
Better Times Seen in East
Walter Irvin reports optimism about business conditions after visiting New York and eastern states. He notes fewer bread lines, self relief in Lewistown, and increased business prospects. The Irvins traveled by water from Galveston to New York and Miami, with stops along the eastern seaboard and a/VFW convention in Louisville.
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New York
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Lewistown
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Galveston
Miami
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Chicago
National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Louisville
Million for Tree Belt Hinges on Congressional Action
Washington reports the 1000 mile mid western tree belt project hinges on Congress. Forest Service head F A Silcox said a Comptroller General ruling forced the decision, with about 15 million dollars already allotted for shelter belt work from the Canadian border to Texas.
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Mid-Western
Plains
Congress
F. A. Silcox
Forest Service
McCar
Canadian
Texas
Distress Gas Purchase Plan Revived in East Texas
East Texas refiners move to revive the distress gasoline purchase plan with 85 percent of through put pledged under contracts. Officials in Gladewater will finalize stabilization details after polling majors to prevent price dumping. Jules Constantin notes two refiners refused to sign as the plan proceeds under federal approval.
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Texas State Marketing
Federal Oil Administration
Washington
Lege
Texas
Jules Constantin
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A. F. Anding
Panama Refining Company
Spot Robinson
la Pren Refining Company
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The
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H. T. Johnson
Johnson Refining Company
Harvey Campbell
Gilliland Refining Company
George Williams
Panhandle plan limits tree fund at one million dollars
San Francisco attorney Herbert E. Metcalf spent three years developing an unusual variety of petunias using X rays on seeds. Preliminary work proceeds from the one million dollar allocation designated to alleviate drought and soil erosion in the Panhandle, though the ruling restricted the funds to that amount.
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Herbert E. Metcalf
San Francisco
Mustangs Aim to Avert Tie in Rice Tilt
SMU football coach Ray Morrison led indivdual drills as the team prepared for the conference clash with Rice Institute in Houston. Freshmen learned Rice plays while reserves worked on field goals as Morrison stressed stopping Rice back Harry Witt to avoid another draw.
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Rice Institute
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Stewart
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Wilson
Harry Witt
Slaton Youth Gets Chance at Arkansas
In Fayetteville Arkansas coach Fred Thomson gave the Razorbacks a tough workout with 39 players for the trip to Little Rock to face Baylor. Choice Rucker from Slaton Texas moves to fill the missing kicker role after Elvin Geiser’s illness. Rucker praised as a top blocker, the team plans a final Little Rock drill before departure tomorrow morning.
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Arkansas
Jack Dale
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Horned Frogs Leave For Tulsa Contest
Fort Worth October 11 Coach Leo Meyer will take 27 members of Texas Christian University football to Tulsa tonight for the non conference meeting with Tulsa University Saturday. A last hard workout is planned before departure and a light drill in Tulsa tomorrow. Meyer will use the same lineup that started against Arkansas, with reserves given ample experience.
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Leo Meyer
Texas Christian University
Tulsa
Tulsa University
Meyer
Arkansas University
Rock Island Railroad Celebrates 82 Years of Service
The Rock Island system honors 82 years of steam era service with eight long and two short blasts at 10 o clock. From a 40 mile Chicago to Joliet start the network now spans 8000 miles across 14 states and operates luxury transcontinental trains like the Golden State Limited and Mid-Continent Special. The railroad promotes public service and readiness to aid travelers and shippers as a long standing community asset.
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Rock Island
Chicago
Bank Officers Move to Limit Cash After Raids
Kearney Nebraska bank officials vow to curb robberies by reducing on hand cash. After two holdups in nine months the Fort Kearney State Bank may require customers to file notice and obtain an appointment to withdraw more than 150 dollars, with larger sums moved by transfer.
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Kearney, Neb
Fort Kearney
Calhoun Appointed Temporary District Attorney Aide
Amarillo attorney Clem Calhoun was named by District Attorney Grady Hazlewood as temporary assistant prosecutor for the 47th District during Hazlewood's illness related absence. Calhoun has prior prosecutor experience in Borger during the boom era and will handle duties while Hazlewood seeks Mayo Clinic treatment in Rochester.
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Amarillo
Grady Hazlewood
Calhoun
Borger
Mob Threat Fails as Jail Force Guards Black Suspect
Beaumont October 11 A mob of about 50 men stormed Liberty County jail yard with a battering ram intending to lynch Jack Jackson a Negro charged with killing a white farmer. District Attorney Clyde F. Smith and Sheriff L. V. Hightower stopped the plan assuring lawful process and dispersing the crowd.
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Beaumont
Jack Jackson
Liberty County
Clyde F. Smith
L. V. Hightower
Liberty
Jackson
J. J. Andress
Devers
Texas
Farmer
Harvard President's Son Likes Better Football Tickets
Harvard University insider Teddy Conant, son of the president, quips that being the president's son means getting better football game tickets than before. He pauses at the presidential mansion, noting the perk with a thoughtful smile.
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Harvard University
Teddy” Conant
Harvard
Rush Completion of County Tax Rolls
Potter County Tax Assessor Houston Taylor predicted his office would finish the 1934 tax roll by next Thursday. He noted the project has moved faster than anticipated and expected the entire roll finished and balanced by that date.
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Houston Taylor
Potter County
Taylor
One Advantage for the President’s Son Noted in Bobton
A clipped note from Bobton dated Oct 11 hints at advantages tied to being the President’s son. The fragment suggests ongoing discussions of influence without detailing names or outcomes.
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Bobton
Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules Promise Restful Sleep Aid
The ad touts a 35 cent stimulant diuretic claimed to flush waste and acids from kidneys and stop nightly awakenings. It lists symptoms of weak kidneys and irritated bladder such as backache puffiness, leg cramps, moist palms, and scanty urine, urging readers to ask their druggist for GOLD MEDAL Haarlem capsules.
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Haarlem
Holland
Tulsa U. Ready for T. C. U. in Skelly Stadium clash
The University of Tulsa football squad will be at full strength for the Texas Christian University game at Skelly Stadium Saturday. All players were reported in good condition today.
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University of Tulsa
Texas Christian University
Skelly Stadium
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