Leslie Keeps Hidalgo County Judge Post After Ruling
The Texas Supreme Court declined to rehear the case in the dispute between Gordon Griffin of McAllen and District Judge J E Leslie. Griffin had claimed the Hidalgo county judgeship after votes from Weslaco were excluded by the county canvassing board. The high court overruled lower courts, confirming Leslie as judge.
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J. E. Leslie
District Court
Hidalgo County
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Weslaco
Supreme Court
Court of Civil Appeals
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Large Damage Suit Filed in Kansas City
The Grigsby-Gruno Co of Chicago sues the radio trust for 80 million dollars in federal court. Senator James A. Reed files for the plaintiffs naming RCA, General Electric, Westinghouse, RCA Victor, and RCA Radiotron. They claim the trust caused 10 million dollars in losses and seeks triple damages under the Clayton act.
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Kansas City
Grigsby-Gruno Co
Chicago
Radio Trust
Federal District
James A. Reed
Radio Corporation of America
General Electric Co
Westinghouse Electric
R. C. A. Victor Co
R. C. A. Radiotron
Robber Shoots Two Officers Then Escapes
Sheriff Fred Sweet and Night Marshal Martin Bailey were fatally shot by a robber they had arrested in a stolen car. The gunman opened fire inside the sheriff's office and escaped, prompting organized posses and road patrols as authorities pursue him.
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United Press
Washington
Fred Sweet
Martin Bailey
Ife
William Bailey
Ottumwa
Court holds error in barring Texas firm
Wisconsin Supreme Court finds the Wisconsin Real Estate Broker Board exceeded its powers by denying the Progreso Development Company license to sell Rio Grande Valley land in Wisconsin. The case prompts reconsideration to ease tensions after Texas lawmakers urged a boycott of Wisconsin products.
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Wisconsin
Texas
Walter J. Kohler
Tan Moody
Mercury Hits 109 Degrees in Altus Heat Wave
Altus recorded a high of 109 degrees Wednesday afternoon, three degrees above the previous seasonal record. Beaver and Hollis reported 106 and 105 degrees respectively.
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Altus
Beaver
Hollis
Shoplifting Surge Moves Through Weston Events
A Weston Leader item notes a rising shoplifting pattern at numerous events, signaling growing theft exposure for vendors and attendees. No arrests or specific incidents are detailed in the readable text.
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Sewess
Hoover vetoes World pensions bill as expected
United Press report from Washington states President Hoover vetoed the World pensions bill. The House received the veto during a debate on the measure, aligning with anticipated action.
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Hoover
United Pres- Washington
House
Hunt County feed demonstrations spark call for better yields
In Greenville Texas county agent Edmund Sing outlines a county wide feed program after touring fifty demonstrations. Farmers solicit support for new variety trials and testing plans while partners discuss cooperatives and state marketing links alongside local officials.
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Greenville
Texas
Hunt County
County Agricultura
Edmund Sing
Governor race crowd hears Young on taxation and roads
At a city lawn rally R T Lipscomb introduced gubernatorial candidate Young who attacked the $350 million road bond plan and the prison relocation proposal. He urged tax reform, targeted sulfur mine taxation, and warned against special interests while naming opponents and backing a candidate to unite middle voters. He cited highway gaps in East Texas and the Tyler County bond vote leading to road losses.
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R. T. Lipscomb
Oudh
Im Young
Ross Sterling
iTe
Texas
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Mny
Feld
Tom “A
Earle Mayfield
Jim Fergu
Barry Miller
Miller
Kat Small
Small
Young
South Texas
10,000 Barrel Well at Van Sparks Local Boom
VAN Texas June 26 Citizens here cheer a new well Mrs C C Carroll No 1 which produced 10 000 barrels expanding the field three miles and revealing 4 000 acres of unexplored land A local boom seems certain. NEW YORK June 6 Captain Kingsford Smith and three companions cross Atlantic progress half way at noon heading for New York current headwinds slow speed to 60 mph due in the afternoon. They left Harbor Grace Newfoundland at 3 05 this morning sighted over Halifax Nova Scotia at 11 am traveling westward FT WORTH June 26 A petition seeks the disbarment of J Forrest McCutcheon former assistant US district attorney filed by Norman A Dodge federal district attorney charging him with trying to obtain employment via Corrinne Henderson Amarillo to solicit legal and professional work in cases and in contemplated prosecutions under prohibition laws.
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Texas
C. C. Carroll No
New York
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Harborgrace
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Newfoundland
Halifax
Nova Scotia
FT. Worth
J. Forrest McCutcheon
United States District Attorney
Norman A. Dodge
McCutcheon
Corrinne Henderson
Amarillo
Stutz Motor Founder Harry C Stutz Dies After Operation
Indianapolis June 20 Harry C Stutz founder of the Stutz Motor Company died this morning after an operation. The noted manufacturer had undergone a serious illness and passed away following the procedure.
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United Press Indianapolis
Harry C. Stutz
The
Stutz Motor
Weather update for Texas: heat in east. unsettled periods
Temperature for 24 hours ending this morning shows a high near 101 and a low around 78. North and northeast areas expect partly cloudy skies with possible thundershowers this afternoon and tonight. West Texas looks to stay fair tonight through Saturday with quiet conditions.
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Texas
West Texas
Baptist Preacher Reports East Texas Revival Success
Rev. S. R. Smith of First Baptist Church led a ten day revival in Linden Cass county East Texas with 40 to 50 additions to the church many by profession of faith. He also recalls a lively fishing tale about landing a big catch during the trip.
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S. R. Smith
First Baptist Church
Linden
Cass
Texas
East Texas
Cotton Cooperative Drive Planned in Abilene
An Abilene meeting of chambers of commerce discussed plans for a statewide cotton cooperative membership drive. The Texas Cotton Cooperative Association aims to mobilize growers across its thirty nine county district with an intensive campaign strategy.
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Abilene
Tes
Texas Cotten ¢ Eperative Association
Chanbers of Commerce
Cal Chamber of
Rotary Club Meets for Last Session of Regime
The Rotary Club gathered at the Fannin Club rooms for its final meeting of the regime. President Halsell announced new officers Tom Simmons will be secretary, Bill Holder president, with reports and a financial statement showing limited funds. Mrs Marston and others provided music and a serenade, while guests praised past service and town ties to Bonham and Galveston.
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Fannin Club
Halsell
Howard Cole
Margaret Marston
Cole
John Arledge Jr
Ity
Simmo
Sam
Soverna
Rentice
Texas
Halse
Chas
Marston
du Marston
Mrevin Gross
Prince
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Bill Holder
Tom Simmons
Denton County Plans October County Fair Schedule
Denton County officials and fair staff visited the city to inspect grounds and discuss the fair. Mayor John Bawell and County Superintendent reviewed preparations and set a date, with reports on funding and participation from local teachers and organizers.
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Denton County
Death in Texas truck crash shocks Texarkana family
Sorrow fills a Texarkana widow and five children after George Gann 54 is killed when his truck overturns in front of a train near Longview. Two others survive. He was en route to Jacksonville to find hunting work.
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United Press
Longview
George Gann
Texarkana
Jacksonville
Texas
Plane Found In Utah Believed To Be Graham's
Two shepherds near Cedar City reported discovering a wrecked plane and a folded parachute bearing the name Maurice in rocky country about eight miles south of town. Local belief centers on Maurice Graham, an air mail pilot who disappeared last January while flying from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City.
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Utah
Maurice
Rocky Country
Ile
Here
Maunce Graham
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
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