Condon Convinced Hauptmann Is John In Lindbergh Case
Dr. John F. Condon, after a 70 minute jail visit with Bruno Hauptmann, declared Hauptmann to be the mysterious John who received the $50,000 Lindbergh ransom. The conclusion followed a dialogue based on lines from the ransom negotiations at St Raymond's Cemetery. Condon pressed Hauptmann with phrases from that day and left certain of the link between the two men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
N. J
U.P
John F
Jassie) Condon
Bruno Hauptmann
John
United Press
Condon
Hauptmann
St. Raymond's Cemetery
Dr. Condon
Dr. Con* & & Con
David T. Wilentz
New Jersey
Solons Signal Validity After Debater In Texas Capitol
In Austin on Oct 25 the Senate approved House amendments to the Brazos River tax remission bill by 19 to 6, sending it to the governor for approval. Senators defended constitutionality, overruled two points of order, and backed changes to ease property tax burdens as part of the governor's five point program. The House moved on hydroelectric project funding and a tax collection statute tweak, with Senate action on the latter bill by 27 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Senate
House
Edgar E. Witt
Colorado River
T. J. Holbrook
Galveston
Will D. Pace
Tyler
We Build Good Planes Says Mr Van Loon
Mr Van Loon asserts advances in airplane design reflect strong industry progress. The piece notes confidence in American aviation expertise and ongoing development, highlighting achievements and policy context shaping future manufacturing.
Bankers Back for Proposal
American bankers pledged cooperation with the government to ease private credit while demanding a balanced budget. The American Bankers Association adopted proposals calling for government cooperation and a balanced budget essential to national welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
American Bankers Association
Co-Operative
Disney To Offer Flood Control Bill In Next Congress
Oklahoma City Oct. 25 A $50 million flood control bill will be introduced in the next Congress by Rep. Wesley Disney of Tulsa. He will seek funds for water improvements and flood prevention in seven states and the creation of the Arkansas Valley authority. Army engineers are ready to approve the plan as soon as a market for water and power is proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Wesley Disney
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Disney
Arkansas Valley Authority
Army Engineers
Barbecue Honors Congressman Marvin Jones at Amarillo Ranch
Hundreds of cattlemen county agents and region citizens gathered noon at Jack Hall's ranch northwest of the city to honor Congressman Marvin Jones of Amarillo for his work in Washington. The event featured barbecue prepared by John Snider and organized by Grover B Hill and Jay Taylor with invitations sent to state and national officials arriving soon.
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Panhandle Plains
Jack Hall
Marvin Jones
Amarillo
John Snider
Grover B. Hill
Jay Taylor
Congressman Jones
Washington
Whispers For Sale In Advertising Beneath The Radar
New York reports reveal the firm W Howard Downey & Associates sells covert propaganda services. They claim to spread sentiment in public places and events across cities including New York Chicago Atlanta Toronto and Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. Howard Downey & Associates
Chicago
Atlanta
Toronto
New York World-Telegram
Downey Concern
New England
New Jersey
Detroit
Whispers and Labor Tactics Alleged by Employers
A photostatic contract form claims trained propagandists for hire exist to seed labor disputes. W. Howard Downey & Associates deny involvement in targeted whispering campaigns and note methods vary with the job. Some employers use community women during strikes to spread anti union messages to households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Howard Downey & Associates
Brisk Tokyo Air Race Rivalry Highlights Dutch and English Flyers
Arthur Brisbane notes in The Globe on the day’s topics with commentary from Van Loon and others. Dutch pilots flying regular commercial planes carried passengers as British aviators seek payback by highlighting the straights stock planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
America
Globe
Brisbane
Hostore
United States
Roscoe Turner
Clyde Pangborn
Richetti to Missouri for Death Trial
Requisition papers are in the mail and two Missouri highway patrolmen head to Lisbon to claim Adam Richetti on a Boone County murder charge tied to a June 1933 bank robbery killing of Sheriff Roger Wilson and Trooper Ben Booth. Eight indictments allege conspiracy in the Union Station massacre of June 17, 1933, naming Richard Galatas and others. See RICHETTI Page 2.
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Columbia
U.P
State Highway Patrol
Lisbon
Adam Richetti
Boone County
Richetti
Roger Wilson
Ben Booth
Highway Patrol
Kansas City
Union Station
Richard T. Galatas
Galatas
Hot Springs
Ark
Herbert Farmer
Farmer
Joplin
Frances Nash
Frank B
Fritz” Mulloy
Louis Stacci
Chicago
Vivian Mathias
Allred backs tax revision opposed to No 3
James V. Allred Democratic gubernatorial candidate denounces moneyed interests and politicians seeking to confuse voters over constitutional Amendments Nos 1 and 3. He warns of a 12 million dollar deficit and criticizes current legislative actions while urging citizens to ignore slogan rhetoric. He spoke at the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas convention opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
U.P
James V. Allred
Convention of
County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
Allred
Train breaks coast to coast record at Grand Central
The M-1001 completed from Los Angeles to New York in two days eight hours 55 minutes as 1,000 people including Mayor LaGuardia greeted the locomotive. Engineer H D Robinson collapsed soon after arrival from strain and was revived. officials cited a long 57 hour grind as the cause.
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New York
U.P
United States
Grand Central Station
Los Angeles
Manhattan
F. H. LaGuardia
Robinson
C E S installs leaders in final conference meet
Election and installation of officers and selection of a 1935 convention site were planned by Grand Chapter of Texas Order of Eastern Star at the closing session. Mrs. Mattie Mitchell of San Antonio is slated to be Worthy Grand Matron succeeding Mrs. Rose E. Potter of Texarkana. The Associate Grand Conductress post was to be filled. Funds for dredging in Houston ship canal allocated for maintenance to 32 feet depth along 50 miles between Galveston Bay and Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Grand Chapter of
Texas
Order of Eastern Star
Mattie Mitchell
San Antonio
Rose EB. Potter
Texarkana
Washington
War Department
Houston Ship Canal
Galveston Bay
Houston
Amarillo Weather Outlook Tonight Through Friday
Weather forecast for Amarillo and nearby areas calls for partly cloudy skies with a slight warmup tonight. West Texas expects fair conditions and warmer temperatures in the west and north portions, with Friday remaining fair. New Mexico should see fair skies tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Highs and lows vary from 49 to 75 across the region today.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Malin Wins Final Pirated Qt in Texas Supreme Court
Jerry Malin, sports editor of the Amarillo News and Globe, prevailed in the Texas Supreme Court on a writ of error appeal by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The suit, seeking $800 plus interest initially, grew to over $1,000. It concerned the Pirates refusing to play an exhibition in Amarillo on April 6, 1993.
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News
Austin
Jerry Malin
Amarillo News and Globe
Pittsburgh Pirates
Texas Supreme Court
Pittsburgh Athletic Company
Supreme Court
Malin
Potter County District Court
Mélin
Pirates
Amarillo
U. S. Fleet Delayed In Canal Passage
In Cristobal Panama Canal Zone the U S fleet transit through the canal expected to take 44 hours for 88 vessels. The movement slowed when aircraft carriers Lexington and Saratoga sideswiped concrete ramparts during lockage. Lexington took nearly 12 hours for a normal six hour transit and Saratoga longer. Fog and rain also hindered operations of the night maneuver.
Homes Welcoming House Campaign In Amarillo
Mayor Ross D. Rogers praised the reception given canvassers for the Amarillo Better Housing Program. He thanked Amarillo homeowners for support of the Federal Housing Act and urged ongoing participation to ease unemployment and improve the city, predicting lasting results.
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Amarillo
Ross D. Rogers
Rogers
Legion Demands Immediate cash payment of veterans bonus
At the 16th annual American Legion convention in Miami officials urged immediate government cash payment of veterans bonus certificates, voting 987 to 188. The move would cost about two billion dollars. State votes split, with New York opposing while Pennsylvania California Illinois Massachusetts Michigan and others supported the bonus.
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Standard Oil Company
Asiatic Petroleum Company
Grew
Japan
Alx Morris
State Department
Miami
Fla
American Legion
Legion
the Legion
Legislative Committee
New York
Pennsylvania
California
Ilinois
Massachusetts
Michigan
A. McCarlson
Willmar
Minn
American Legion Auxilary
Mra
Malcolm Douglas
Seattle
Wash
Carlson
Joseph H. Thompson
Beaver Falls
Mass
Fall Under Train Costs Youth Leg
The right leg of 17 year old Rochelle Gray son of H L Gray of Beverly Gardens was cut off just below the knee by a train at First Avenue and Houston Street shortly before 2 PM. He was rushed to St Anthony's Hospital by Griggs ambulance where his condition was reported as serious. Hospital attendants could not learn details of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle Gray
8. L. Gray
Beverly Gardens
First Avenue
Houston Street
St. Anthony's Hospital
Griggs
Senator Overton In Hotel Fight In New Orleans
United States Senator John H. Overton and Burt W. Henry fought in the Roosevelt Hotel lobby in New Orleans. The brawl lasted a couple of minutes with quick blows and calls for an apology. Overton was carried to his room badly battered after refusing to apologize for Senate floor remarks.
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New Orleans
United States
John H. Overton
Ben
Huey P. Long
Burt W. Henry
Honest Election League of
Roosevelt Hotel
Overton
Henry
United States Senate
North Texas Methodist Conference Opens 68th Session
Delegates convene in Dallas with Frank A. Smith presiding as reorganization to reduce districts from nine to eight. Decatur district to be dissolved and churches reassigned mainly to Denton and Venice Falls areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Methodist Conference
Frank A. Smith
Houston
Decatur
Oil Prices Fall as East Texas Hot Oil Crackdown Spreads
Small buyers in the Mid-Continent slash prices as the federal effort to halt hot oil moves to East Texas. Stanolind maintains 1.08 while others like Atlas refine drop to 60 cents and 62 cents. A congressional probe names 25 executives as witnesses and a federal tender board convenes at Kilgore to curb interstate movement.
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Tulsa
Mid-Continent
East
Texas
Stanolind
Federal Tender Board
Kilgore
East Texas
Atlas Refining Co
Globe and Kanotex Refining Companies
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Jafsie
Great Britain
Netherlands
Associated Press
King Festures Syndicate, Inc
International
Bankers
Gorton
Connecticut
Mr. van Loon
Missouri
Floyd Akins
Okla
Cookson Hills
Griggs Ambulance
Homes Welcoming House
Frank Belgrano
San Francisco
The
Sen. Overton
Ban Antonio
Tex
Renea
West Texas Methodist Brotherhood
Brotherhoods
H. A. Boaz
Sophie Johnson
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