Capone Successor Says Torrio Leads Racketeering in Chicago
Chicago reports say Johnny Torrio has succeeded Al Capone as the head of racketeering activity, with Capone brought to Chicago a decade ago by Torrio. The Daily News adds that Jack Guzik now controls Capone's gambling operation and is serving a five year tax evasion sentence.
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Work Begins on Oilelinery Near Henderson
Henderson Texas June 18 The Central Refining Company has broken ground for a new 10000 barrel refinery to be built at Friar's Switch north of Henderson on the Missouri Pacific Railway The plant and tank farm will be built across the tracks from the East Texas Refining Company's plant which was the last refinery erected in the area Construction will use day and night crews with full swing soon The East Texas refinery is operating at 6000 barrels daily
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Sister Aimee in Limelight Over Tax Claim
Washington reports confusion over a 1925 case involving Aimee Semple McPherson. Tax authorities seek about 21 000 dollars they claim was diverted from Angelus Temple contributions. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in Part I regarding the disputed income.
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Earhart reprimanded over gyro crash at sea base
The Department of Commerce reprimanded Amelia Earhart for careless handling of a gyro when her aircraft crashed at Alameda last week. An inspector recommended grounding Earhart for ninety days.
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Toover and Others Meet on European Crisis in Washington
In Washington on June 19 action on the European financial crisis is expected. President Toover has conferred with Republican leaders and two Democratic senators Walsh of Montana and Class of Virginia, former treasury secretary Mellon in London conferring with British officials. Germany recently asked for a repatriation reduction.
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Zeppelin lands on Lake Constance to demonstrate water landing
German display features Graft Zeppelin on Lake Constance to prove safe water landing. Dr Wugo Ecken sought to show her prowess before opponents, as event details remain unclear.
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Pantages Trial Set for July 13
Associated Press reports the July 13 tentative date for the trial of Alexander Pantages and three others after the jury for the goal marker engine was discharged yesterday following an inability to agree.
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Gladewater Oil Well Blowout Extends Lathrop Pool Area
In Upshur County near Gladewater Texas the No 11 J Everett estate well of R M Weaver Jr and Loung Brothers Alexander blew in during coring late Thursday, spilling oil over the derrick. The well, about 3,617 feet deep, lies near the county line with Gregg and suggests a promising extension of the Lathrop area with additional wells reported nearby.
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Another Ship Pulls for Shore With Sub
A second vessel heads toward the shore with a submarine as part of wartime convoys. Reports from London note wage disruptions and unclear naval movements amid ongoing tensions in 194.
Man Can Work Out Own Destiny
John W. Carpenter of Texas Power and Light urged the Texas Press Association to stand for private enterprise and oppose government ownership. He warned that government control expands and would reach farm machinery flour mills canneries and wholesalers, risking an unwelcome return to state meddling.
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Dallas preacher targeted in late night church hanging
Dallas reports reveal B P Brown part time preacher and hotel baggage man stripped and hanged from a chandelier at North Dallas Baptist Church. He blamed congregation dissension and said a former deacon quit amid tensions. He received threats over three months with a letter from unknown sender. Federal authorities expected to probe mail delivered threats.
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New Hope Church No. 1 Drilling Near Glade Water
In Longview Texas on June 18 the Manziel Kouri group nears completion of New Hope Church No. 1 on Martha Dillard survey near Glade Water. A drilling contract is to be let soon after the church test shows production with derricks nearby and royalty funds planned for a new brick church.
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Nuncio Protests Law Limiting Priests in Vera Cruz
Associated Press reports in Mexico City that Governor Adalberto Tejeda protests a Vera Cruz law restricting clergy to eleven priests in the state. In Oklahoma, a weekly field survey finds weevils across 26 of 37 fields and twelve of fourteen counties show higher infestations than last year, with a peak of 100 weevils per acre in Choc taw County.
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Weather Outlook for Texas Today and Saturday
Temperature for 22 hours ending today shows a max of 91 and a min of 74. East Texas remains partly cloudy tonight and Saturday while West Texas experiences fair skies tonight and partly cloudy conditions on Saturday.
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