Amelia Earhart Putnam Lands in Ireland After Solo Flight
Ulster May 21 Amelia Earhart Putnam completed a solo Atlantic crossing landing at Farm ers Field after a 2026 mile flight in 15 hours 39 minutes. She said engine trouble and fuel gauge failure forced a landing in Ireland. She notified her husband George Palmer Putnam publisher and faced mist and fog along the route.
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Cultmore
Ulster
Ireland
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
New York
Paris
Putnam
Strange Coincidence Ties Old Murder Case to New Court Fight
Three figures linked to the political murder trial of David Clark, the ex LA deputy district attorney, appear in a new legal dispute. Clark, acquitted of Herbert Spencer and Charlie Crawford killings, now defends Frank Clasby in a monkey wrench attack case against investigator Ed Dudley. Dudley and his wife, Billie Rohrback, once testified against Clark.
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David Clark
Los Angeles
Clark
Herbert Spencer
Charlie Crawford
Ed Dudley
Evi
Dence
Frank Clasby
Dudley
Billie Rohrback
Aviator Captain Endres Killed in Practice Flight Crash
Captain George Endres and his mechanic died when their plane crashed during a practice flight in Rome. Endres had flown from Harbor Grace Newfoundland to Budapest with Captain Alexander Magyar last year and had come for a convention of aviators opening the next day attended by fifty two transoceanic flyers. The motor failed as Endres attempted to gain altitude over the field.
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Rome
George Endres
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Budapest
Alexander Magyar
Endres
Atlantic
Pacific
Bracketville Cuts Salaries In City Measures
Bracketville city council approved expense reductions this week. Water works manager Denver Keeney resigned. A. J. Sergent named city secretary at 125 dollars monthly, down from 225. Aldermen reduced to three with two vacancies to be filled soon.
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Brackettville
Denver Keeney
A. J. Seargent
Keerey
H. E. Veltmann
Board of Aldermen
Hold Woman After Stepson Is Hanged
MAYESVILLE Missouri May 21 Mrs Vergie West was held today after her stepson Edward seven was found hanged in the garage Authorities said it was impossible for the child to have tied the knot used in the hanging and the case remained under investigation
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Mayesville
Vergie West
Edward
Leonard Injured As Car Overturns On Brackettville Road
M. P. Leonard sustained slight injuries when his coupe burned after overturning on the Brackettville highway while en route to San Antonio from Del Rio. The driver reportedly lit a cigarette, causing the crash and fire. Earlier, Mrs. Mata Wheeler’s car also burst into flames near Sycamore Creek.
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Brackettville
M. P. Leonard
San Antonio
del Rio
Sweetwater Bank to Pay First Dividend
The comptroller of the currency has authorized a twenty percent preliminary dividend to Sweetwater's First National Bank depositors. Checks are being sent to Washington for signing, and payment will follow about two weeks. About 105000 dollars will be distributed among 1340 depositors.
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Sweetwater
W. R. King
First National Bank
Comptronler
Washington, D. C
First National Bank of Sweetwater
Washington
Austin Woman Found Dead in Burned Farm Home
The badly charred body of Mrs. Emma Billiott, 66, was found in her burned home 12 miles northwest of Austin with a bullet through the head. The coroner's tentative verdict cites murder by unknown persons. Neighbors heard gunfire and then discovered the fire.
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Austin
Emma Billiott
Pinto Pumper Dies Of Internal Injury
Ignacio Mirando, 45, died Friday night in a local hospital from internal injuries suffered days earlier at the Pinto pumping plant. He fell into an iron wheel Tuesday when his feet tangled in a chain.
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Ignacio Mirando
Pinto
Mirando
Angora Goat Raisers Set August 3 Meeting
UVALDE May 21 The annual meeting of the Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association is set for the night of August 3 at Rocksprings. J. E. Robbins of Camp Wood, president, announced the event. The association will also hold its annual show and sale at Rocksprings.
Lindbergh Baby Case Links Hint of Rum Runners
Investigation widens in the Lindbergh case as Col. H Norman Schwartzkopf reveals an unnamed informer, Arthur Mills recalls a report that the baby would be found within five miles of the estate and that a blow to the head killed the child. Mills notes a rum runner claimed three or four people were involved.
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Hopewell
N. J
Col. H. Norman Schwartzkopf
New Jersey
Arthur Mills
Maryland House of Corrections
Mills
Dr. Condon Drives to Danbury With Detectives
Danbury, May 21. Dr. John F. Condon the Lindbergh ransom negotiator arrived from New York with a squad of detectives. He said he received a communication and expected others. Details were withheld. The party was en route to Pawtucket Rhode Island and New Bedford Massachusetts. Detectives said they knew nothing of Dr. Condon's plans.
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Danbury
Conn
John F. Condon
New York
Pawtucket
R. I
New Bedford
Mass
Dr. Condon
Former Del Rio Pastor and College Leader Dies at 77
Rev J E Harrison 77 a former pastor of Del Rio First Methodist and longtime Westmoorland College president died in Mount Pleasant Tennessee He helped found Westmoorland College and served 30 years as its president Surviving are his widow a daughter Mrs Mary Harrison Bruhl of Rockport and two sons John and McCord Harrison of Arizona Funeral services planned in San Antonio at Westmoorland College chapel on Sunday or Monday
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Westmoorland College
San Antonio
J. E. Harrison
First Methodist Church of
del Rio
Mount Pleasant
Tenn
Harrison
Mary Harrison Bruhl
Rockport
John and
McCord Harrison
Arizona
Robbers Loot Plymouth Clothing Store Leave Merchandise List
In Plymouth Massachusetts robbers who looted a clothing store left a list of items taken detailing shoe sizes shirts and other articles. The note indicates the scope of the theft and may aid investigators in identifying targeted stock.
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Plymouth
Mass
Markward Rites Held For Local Sheepman
Funeral services for Charles A. Markward 58 were held Friday at the family home with Rev. Chas Nixon of First Methodist Church officiating. He died Thursday night of heart disease at Borroum Street. Survived by widow Eula two daughters Mrs Dave Cooper and Mrs Frank Greenwood Jr and one granddaughter Frankie Lee Greenwood. Active pallbearers included C B Freeman Hopkins Forrest Whitehead Homer Holman M D McNutt P W Townsend Judge Roger Gillis and John Ingram.
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Charles A. Markward
Borroum Street
Chas, Nixon
First Methodist Church
Doran Company
Eula Markward
Dave Cooper
Frank Greenwood Jr
Frankie Lee Greenwood
C. B. Freeman
Hopkins
Forrest Whitehead
Homer Holman
M. D. McNutt
P. W. Townsend
Roger Gillis
John Ingram
Liquor Taxes Cut Boost Saloon Trade at Border
Villa Acuna saloon owners paid the new federal tax after reductions. A Saltillo government inspector met with local owners to determine classifications first to fourth class. Nuevo Laredo cabarets resume hard liquor sales and prepare to pay the reduced 600 pesos monthly tax for first-class saloons. Larger bars favor the 600 peso rate. smaller bars can only sell beer if they cannot meet lower taxes.
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Villa Acuna
Mexican
Saltillo
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
U S Bureau Gives Employment to Many in Abilene
In Abilene on May 21 the local United States Employment Service office reports 4 970 days of work supplied over 3 1/2 months. Odd jobs and day labor were shared evenly among over 800 registered unemployed, with civic committees and welfare groups assisting.
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Abilene
United States Employment Service
Denied report links Lindbergh ransom bill to Acuna tourists
Villa Acuna officials denied rumors that two men and two women were arrested after trying to pay for liquor with a $100 bill said to be from the Lindbergh ransom. Mexican officials said there was no truth to the reports.
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Villa Acuna
Charles Lindbergh
New York
Lindbergh
Villa
Corpus Christi Educator Named TIAC President in Kingsville
College head E. W. Seale, prominent Corpus Christi educator, was named president of Texas College of Arts and Industries in Kingsville Texas. He will assume office June 1.
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E. W. Seale
Corpus Christi
Texas
Texas College of Arts and Industries
Kingsville
Seale
Baccalaureate Service Remains at High School Sunday Evening
Del Rio Junior School students move to High School Thursday night at 8 15 for promotion to high school. Roy M Andrews delivers address with T P Cook awarding certificates. Ed Armstrong directs music with Mrs Richard Cole as accompanist.
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SSA
Ofelock
Roy M. Andrews
Chas
Nixon
G. M. Cartier
Pilgrim’s Chorus
Rain Is Worth Millions Tanks Salvage $11.55
In Ozona on May 21 a massive rainfall is valued at 40 million dollars by Bryan McDonald, head of the Ozona water works, based on meter readings. The city salvaged only 11.55 dollars in water, the amount captured in the main tanks above the town.
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Bryan McDonald
Ozona
Ft Stockton Announces New Fair Park Opening
Fort Stockton reveals plans for a June 3 and 4 opening of the new fair grounds and race track with horse races polo games and rodeo events. Calf roping and specially matched races on the three-fourths mile track promise attractive purses announced by W. R. McKay.
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Ft. Stockton
Fort Stockton
W. R. McKay
Robbery Abducts Woman After Auto Trip In Derby
Dr Royal Pinney says two men abducted Miss Agnes O Neill after beating him during an automobile trip last night in Derby. Police were alerted today as the incident prompted a search.
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Derby
Conn
Royal Pinney
Agnes O'Neill
Banquet Honors San Felipe High School Graduates
Seven graduates of San Felipe High School were honored at a Latino Hall banquet in San Felipe. Speakers urged college attendance and praised the school's leadership, with graduates Elida Garza Estela Garza Margot Cuellar Julia Valdez Antonio Morales William Calderon and Abil Frausto expressing thanks to Superintendent Nelson and the staff. The event celebrated the first class after rebuilding and reorganization of the school.
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San Felipe High School
M. R. Nelson
Jose Rubio
Dan Gonzales
Judge Jones
Jones
Christ
Gutierrez
San Felipe
America
Water bills show Ballinger city balance and receipts
Ballinger city records report a $44,410.68 water fund balance as of April 30. Disbursements for April totaled $1,981.86 and receipts $2,184.98. The water department showed a net clearance of $349.83 above disbursements and $262.84 for filter sand.
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Ballinger
K. W. Northington
Prominent Crystal City Man Killed in Devil's Lake Boat Crash
Charles C. Busey, 46, a Crystal City farmer and shipping operator, was killed when his motor boat plummeted over the Devil's Lake dam and struck rocks below. Authorities say faulty vision may have caused him to misjudge the dam. He leaves a son, Richard Busey of King City, Mo., and the body will be sent there by Doran Funeral Home.
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Charles C. Busey
Crystal City
Devil's Lake
Busey
Mr. Busey
Senators threaten to skip party convention over tax bill
Senators Reed and Moses said they would miss the Republican national convention if Congress does not pass the emergency financial program by June 11. Moses chaired the last convention. Reed was expected to head this one. The Senate adjourned early as tariff disputes lingered in the revenue bill.
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Washington
Reed
Pennsylvania
Moses
New Hampshire
Congress
Senate
Sclons
Despondent Woman Shoots Self in Sinton Texas
In Sinton Texas on May 21 Mrs Goldie Hunt aged 37 shot herself through the heart at the Sodville home, grieving over ill health. Her husband and son had earlier suffered a fatal baseball accident.
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Sinton
Texas
Goldie Hunt
Sodville
Graduate Drowns Near Gainesville Picnic
D. E. Vann Jr. 18 drowned in Clear Creek 25 miles southwest of Gainesville while attending a high school graduates picnic.
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Gainesville
D. E. Vann Jr
Clear Creek
Here
Weather Summary for Del Rio Area
Del Rio and vicinity fair tonight with partial cloudiness Sunday. Yesterday’s high reached 90 degrees and the low was 64. This morning’s low stood at 65 degrees.
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del Rio
West and East Texas Forecast: Fair Tonight
A regional forecast notes generally fair conditions across West and East Texas tonight with mild temperatures. Sunday will see partly cloudy skies and light winds as conditions continue to improve.
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West
East Texas
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U. S. Bureau
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Richard Cole
Crockett County
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