Cotton crop along S P reports 50 percent of normal
United Press reports S P line crops show cotton at about 50 percent of normal due to drought. Wheat oats corn and rye output also down with Texas likely to import essential foodstuffs from nearby states. Rare good conditions noted in some areas by S P chairman S W DeForest.
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United Press
New York
Southern Pacific
S. W. DeForest
Dow Jones
Tfinancial
S. P. DeForest
Texas
Deere
Mystery at Delvalle Texas Leaves Questions Unanswered
In Delvalle Texas investigators say evidence from the past forty eight hours fails to warrant charges in the slayings of FL El Engler his wife and their adopted daughter near Dalvalle Sandsy. Sheriff’s office says two white neighbors and two Mexia men are held for questioning. two black suspects released after alibi review.
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United Press
Austin
FL EL Engler
Dalvalle Sandsy
Enola
Richmen Will Try Twist in Dover Channel Probe
A fragmented note from United Press hints at a prank involving a Dover channel incident and a deceased Vandered case. It mentions parks, wards, and potential swimmers, with unclear victims and sources.
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United
Ainten
Dover
Cassis
Nkoe
Mary Spas Declared 21 Falsified Age in Adoption Void
New York courts separate Mary Spas from her millionaire foster father Edward Browning and void adoption after Surrogate Daniel Noble upholds cancellation of the compact. Mary and her parents consented to the cancellation. Browning relieved of duties as Mary admits she is 21.
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United Press
New York
Mary Spas
Edward Browning
Daniel Noble
Browning
Mary
Aes
Anil
Col William Beach and QF Squad Tied to Narcotic Trafficking
Col William Beach, head of the Federal narcotic division in Northern Tennessee, and three squad members are alleged to be involved in a major trafficking scheme. The charges claim they targeted drug addicts and used covert operations to funnel profits from illegal narcotics.
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William Beach
LAW
Chicaco Awe
Willam Beach
Ager
Federal
Narcotic Divion
Ander
Government weighs ending rental and leasing of houses
Swampscott, Aug. 11. President is said to seriously consider a revenue issue to retain the federal effort and authorize a bond issue of about two billion dollars. The plan would fund building needed housing and related facilities for the government.
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Swampscott
Aue
Aieoun
Ten Commandments on Motoring
The article lists ten driving guardrails urging safe road behavior. It cautions against speeding near intersections and blind spots and stresses helping traffic officers, obeying signs, watching for children, and choosing safe stopping points. It ends with a reminder that right of way cannot restore lives.
Designated Roads Finance to Be Tax Funded
Austin August 11 Senator R A Mowers Burleson county announced at the state capital that construction and maintenance of state designated highways will be financed from motor vehicle and gasoline taxes. Senator Bowers supported raising the gasoline tax from 1 to 3 cents per gallon.
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United Press
Austin
R. A. Mowers
Burleson County
Bowers
Advertising as weapon against house to house canvass
T K Kelly of Minneapolis told merchants that newspaper advertising is the best tool to curb house to house canvassing. He noted Americans shop largely through papers and urged newspapers to use their strong economic force. He cited a Texas Chamber of Commerce drive warning door canvassers in Austin, reported as widely distributed door cards.
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Ep. Louis
T. K. Kelly
Minneapolis
America
Chamber of Commerce
Austin
Texas
Claiv
Aescount Peller
First National Bank
Texas Cotton Growers Association expands capital
The Texas Cotton Growers Association Finance Corporation, a Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association subsidiary, amends its charter to raise capital stock from 100000 to 200000 dollars to allow farmers to receive 86 dollars per bale. Dallas financier C K Bullard filed the amendment and protests to railroad rate petitions are planned.
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United Press
Austin
Texas Cotton Growers Association Finance Corporation
Tevsas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
C. K. Bullard
Dallas
Railroad Commission
Butlard
Texas
Clash between Klansmen and anti Klansmen in Framingham
United Press reports a Framingham melee after a Klansmen rally left five anti Klansmen with gunshot wounds and five Klansmen under arrest. Sixteen Klansmen pleaded guilty to assault with dangerous weapons and were granted $200,000 bail each for a Tuesday hearing.
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United Press
Framingham
Mass
Seedling peaches brought to office for evaluation
Lovelace visits the office with seedlings that resemble Elberta peaches. D E E critiques the Fas avite man, noting the uncertain identity of the fruit. The exchange explains what a seedling is and why orchardists value unknown varieties.
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Lovelace
D. EE
Boiled Ham and Varied Meats Highlight Local Deli Display
A concise local ad describes boiled ham baked ham develed ham with pimento cheese made here veal loaf made here hot barbecue and cheese varieties highlighting the deli’s meat selection and showpieces.
Heavy snow halts MacMillan expedition flight dash
Heavy snow fog disrupted Arctic exploration as MacMillan expedition planes at Ktuh halted their 750 mile hop to a nearer base until weather clears. Three naval planes set off this morning toward Bay Tjord over the ice mountain region, with MacMillan notifying the National Geographic Society.
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United Press
Washington
MacMillan Peer
Ktuh
Navy Department
MacMillen
Blesmereland
National Geographical Society
Bay Tjord
May Sell a Church for Street Paving in Asbury Park
St James Chapel known as the church of the presidents may be sold at auction after sixty communicants failed to raise $600 for city street paving. The church once hosted Woodrow Wilson McKinley Garfield and Grant visitors and residents, now has only $150 in treasury and could not cover the paving bill.
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Asbury Park
N. J
St. James Chapel
Woodrow Wilson
William McKinley
James Garfield
U.S. Grant
Simmons Executed After Twenty Fourth Appeal in Lincoln
Walter Tie was electrocuted in Lincoln Nebraska at five this morning for the murder of Frank Parl. Simmons, a former Montana prohibition agent, had been reprieved 23 times but failed on the 24th attempt. He faced the death penalty with calm dignity as he approached the chair.
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United Press
Lincoln
Neb
Walter Tie
Frank Parl
Simmons
Montana
Gertrude Ederle Resumes Channel Crossing Bid
Gertrude Ederle, the American swimmer, resumes training to tackle the English Channel. She seeks to become the first woman to navigate the stretch, confident of success. Lillian Harrison abandoned her attempt after seven and a half hours in the water yesterday. Ederle plans the next try Monday.
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United Press
Cape Criz Niez
Gertrude Ederle
English Channel
Lillian Harrison
Yale
Ederle
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