Oklahoma Politics: Thomas Leads Roosevelts Tour Test
July 13 report from Oklahoma City details Senator Elmer Thomas leading in the first ballot test amid Roosevelt tour chatter. Murray, opposed by the president, backed Alf Landon in remarks. unofficial county counts show Thomas ahead, with Marland, Phillips, and Key competing in gubernatorial and other races. Eight Democratic incumbents seek renomination while Republicans show light turnout in key races.
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Oklahoma City
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Murray
Thomas
Gomer Smith
E. W. Marland
Leon C. Phillips
Okemah
W.&. Key
WPA
Alf M. Landon
Key
Jack Walton
Ira Finley
Veterans of Industry of America
Soulth
Senate
T. Bone McDohld
Edmond
Harry O. Glasser
Enid
Ie Senate
Rose Ridley
Guymon
Kidnaper of Ross Waits Last Hour
In Chicago the condemned kidnapper Ross Readhund faces execution by electric chair as marshal McKumell sets the time for 4:01 a.m. tomorrow after a careful countdown and last-minute appeals.
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Ross
Chicago
John Henze
Sorivty
Ghndes
Waitress Is Freed in Straws Slaying Case in Georgia
Waycross Georgia July 13. Mary Kent a brunette waitress was cleared of murder charges in the straws slaying tied to a plan to murder at her boss’s penthouse. She testified she was coerced into involvement and promised to help convict two accomplices. The case centered on a $200 life insurance payout and a plan alleged by Jol Cibser.
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Waycross
Mary ‘Kent
Brunette Wistress
Ned
Wheatoner
Harvey Nelso
Verna Mas Bowl Diher
Followler
Jol Cibser
Mary Keng
Scion Pleads Guilty in Mystery Slaying Case
Northampton Mass July 13 28 year old John F Bathelt of New York pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the mystery killing of Challis Morris a New York race horse follower. Judge Thomas Hammond sentenced him to life in Beane session lashing by 40 minutes. The body was found three weeks ago in the Connecticut river bound with wire and cement. State Detective Maurice Nelligan and South Hadley chief John J Sullivan traced Bathelt a former companion of the dead man and he volunteered to help locate the killer.
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Northampton
Mass
John F. Bathelt
New York
Challis Morris
Thomas Hammond
Beane
Bethelt Calely
Morris
Connection River
Maurice Nelligan
Islayer
Noliigan
Tim
Etsargesd
Euger
Mortis
Jarboe Solly About It Refers To Weather Work
Tim encounters the humidity and monotony of weather work as Gen Antonians wipe down surfaces and prepare for daily duties. The fragment hints at a routine involving weather-related tasks and a group named Antonians adjusting to conditions.
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Tim
Gen Antonians
Stock market surges amid rising steel and auto shares
A bullish trading day lifted stocks to new highs with strong steel and auto stock gains. Officials noted continued demand, while wheat fell at Chicago and trading remained brisk with many blocks crossing 1,000,000 shares. Major names like U S Steel, Bethlehem, GM, Chrysler, Montgomery Ward, Nash Kelvinator, Greyhound, and Allied Chemical led advances.
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J. Hy Jarbee
Bane Analyisis
Bat
Elf
Wednes Bull
Ae Reeve Center
Tered
Te Otai
Chicago
U, 6 Steel
Bethleam
General Motors
Chrysler
Montgomery Ward
Casr
Texas Corporation
Nash-Kelvinator
Greyhound
Werlinghouse Electric
Allied Chemical
Theft From Sorell Home Probed in San Antonio
Thelwl Jewelry reportedly stole at least $190 from Mrs Prank W Sorell, a prominent San Antonio clubwoman, at 301 Lobber Drive. A loony necklace valued at $100 and a silver bracelet vanished in the past three weeks. Police planned to question several suspects Wednesday afternoon as they investigate possible involvement by a former employee.
Allred Signals Choice in Court Election
In Austin on July 13 Gov. James Allred declined to reveal his choices in the upcoming high court races. He emphasized that no decision had been made on who he would support for the Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals seats, naming Judge Richard Critz and Judge Marty Graves as his potential appointees.
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Allred
Austin
James ¥. Allred
Richard Critz
Supreme Court
Marty Ni Graves
Court of Criminal Appeals
Queen Mother Marie Improves. Plans Return to Sinaia Castle
In Dresden on July 1, Queen Mother Marie of Romania showed improved condition after arrival. Her physician, liver specialist Dr Richard Schroermer, said her health improved notably since arriving in Dresden and she hopes to leave today for Sinaia Castle in Romania.
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Marie
Dresden
Germany
Rumania
Sinaia
Ruetania
Castle
Baday
Richard Schroermer
Diesen den Ler
Farmer Gored by Bull Recovers in Houston Hospital
Farer Charles Kevodeaux, 40, of Rast Houston, remained in hospital today after being gored by a fine aged bull yesterday. He suffered injuries while attempting to manage the animal on his farm near Tope. Medical authorities report the patient is stable and well on the way to recovery.
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Houston
Charles Kevodeaux
Kevodeaux
Voters warned to file transfer change before July 22 primary
San Antonio residents who moved between precincts must record address changes by July 20 to vote in the July 22 Democratic primary. Deputy tax collector Ashley Whisenant warned that failure may bar voting rights. Absentee voting remains brisk with 1374 ballots cast by 9 am Wednesday and 227 in mails, with expectations over 1000 total before the deadline.
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Amili
W. H. Whisenant
King Cotton Fete Opens Next Week in Robstown
Highlights of Robstown King Cotton Carnival include opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. Monday with Congressman Richard M. Everage, a 12:30 p.m. dinner honoring Senator Tom Connally, and Friday night coronation of the queen. Connally will climax the Cavalcade of Cabins and serve as host for the events.
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Robstown
Richard M. Eleverg
Tom Connally
Senator Connally
Mayhaw Span Bridge Funds Allocated in Cedarreek Area
County Judge BR Alexander reports state funds of 437000 for a 300 foot concrete bridge over Mayhaw creek in Cedarreek. Bids will be invited soon and work is planned to start in the near future.
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Mayhaw
Bartrop
Alexander
Mayhaw Creek
Cedarreek
British Bombing Probe Fails
London reports the British government will not pursue an international bombing probe for civilian centers in Spain. Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons the plan to enlist the United States, France, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands is "impossible" and Britain will instead send a mission of women to Spain. The United States declined Britain's invitation and Sweden followed suit.
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London
Spain
Chamberlain
House of Commons
United States
Frince
Norway
Sween
Netherlands
Britain
Sweden
Razzing Brooklyn Club Sparks Fatal Tavern Shooting
In New York a 43 year old post office worker Robert Joyce was charged with hamicide after a tavern dispute over taunts about the Brooklyn team. Joyce allegedly drank 18 beers before firing, killing Frank Harvey Kruz and wounding William J. Dimond, who may die.
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New York
Brooklyn
Robert Joyce
Leonard Ruist
Ruist
Joyce
Frank Harvey Kruz
William J. Dimond
Patrick J. Dismont
Jeader
Eleni
Film Agent Faces Contempt Charge in Beverly Hills
Thelma Todd widow and agent DiCicco, faced contempt of court after missing a scheduled examination into a $16,850 judgment by Charles Ruggles. Ruggles, a motion picture executive and pet hospital owner, sued DiCicco to collect a theater-related bill.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Pat Diciero
Thelma Todd
Cecil Hollard
DiCicco
Charles Ruggles
Comexican
Ruggles
DiCleca
Ake
Widermuth Named by Citrus Exchange
Weslaco July 18 C K Widermuth of Mission was elected president of the Rio Grande Valley Citrus Exchange board of directors for the ensuing year and Sack Drake of Weslaco was named secretary at the first meeting of the new board. Wildermuth succeeds D G Abney of Edinburg who served as president for the past two years and was acting manager prior to the selection of John B Jones of Houston.
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Weslaco
C. K. Widermuth
Mission Today
Rio Grande Valley Citrus Exchange Board of Directors
Drake
Wildermuth
D. G. Abney
Edinburg
Pash
John B. Jones
Houston
High Mohair Prices Reported in Dea Kerrville
Dea Kerrville July 18 941 L A Schreiner of Schreiner Wool Mohair Commission reports a carload of spring clip mohair sold at 40 cents for grown and for seats for kid hair double the early season price. Sale went to Guy Barriem of Forte Dupes Sawyer Co Boston.
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Dea Kerrville
Britain Hikes Air Rearmament Outlay to Canada Mission
Britain increased air rearmament spending by 14.5 million dollars and announced an immediate mission to Canada to arrange for the manufacture of heavy bombers. The move signals intensified defense production and cross-Atlantic coordination during the period.
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Britain
London
Canada
City relaxes blue law easing Sunday activities
Buffalo voters learn July 13 that Jutivens and other residents may fish play yards shoot or howl on Sundays without arrest as the city council repeals a 35 year old blue law.
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Buffalo
Weather synopsis for San Antonio area and Texas coast
Weather report notes fair conditions in San Antonio and vicinity with highs near 97 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday, lows around 73 to 75 degrees, and moderate southerly winds on the coast. East Texas lies near the one hundredth meridian, with warm spells continuing. West Texas observed fair weather midweek.
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San Antonia
Texas
Countess Barbara Hutton Drops Charges in London Case
In a London court the Countess Barbara Hutton withdrew charges that her husband the Count threatened bodily harm and alleged disapproval of their son’s residence. The move is seen as an embarrassment to European royalty and follows comments by Sir Patrick Hastings about a third party. California patrol reports say the Countess remains determined to pursue divorce and legal steps.
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Barhama Haugqita
Barbara Hutton
Woolworth Mullions
Winfield House
Paterick Hastings
Deaten
Patrick
Sacramento
Catt
The
California
Busanville
Westwood
Tassen
Jiro
Sega
Seat Prices Rise on Wall Street in Midyear Rally
NEW YORK July 19. The midyear bull market on the stock exchange pushed seat prices higher. A seat on the exchange sold for 85,000 dollars, up 5,000 from the prior transfer and about 67 percent above the low of 51,000 reached June 15.
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Stock Exchange
New York
Wall Street
Tember Tuups
Victim of Beating Is Found in Park
A retired printer W. H. Childress of Broadway was found unconscious in Travis Park before noon on Wednesday. Police suspect robbery and are determining how long he lay there. he was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital in critical condition.
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W. H. Childress
Broadway
Travis Park
Robert B. Green Hospital
Mercy Dash Plans To Aid Brooklyn Crash Victims
A twin engine monoplane carries two pilots and a nurse sped westward on a 3600 mile round trip to bring Dr Arthur Shapiro and Mrs Shapiro from Sheridan Wyoming to New York for treatment. The plane, owned by Orrin Whitney, removed four seats for stretchers and carried James Varger as reserve pilot. It took off from Floyd Bennett Field at 7 40 p m last night and was expected back tonight.
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New York
Jays
Brooklyn
Sheridan
Wyo
Arthur Shapir
Shapiro
Harry Koster
Orrin J. Whitney
James Varger
Lincoln Hilsworth
Floyd
Bennett Field
Jeering Crowd Protests NLRB Hearing at Steel Plant
In Steubenville Ohio a 300 person crowd jeered the National Labor Relations Board during a hearing into Wiertown Steel. A Wierton West Virginia parade was halted after the hearing moved to Pittsburgh, but about 200 workers crossed the Ohio River to join, while townspeople cheered attorney Clyde Armstrong who was targeted and effigied in the hotel window.
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Steubenville
Ohio
National Labor Board
Wiertown Steel Company
Wierton
W. Va
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Clyde Armstrong
Company Algerney
Grandison Smith
Smith
Ted
Belog
Fedtern Bulls
Round the World Flight Heads Toward Fairbanks Stop
Howard Hughes and crew ride toward Fairbanks Alaska with a scheduled arrival at 6 p.m. CST before resuming to New York at 1 p.m. Hughes forecasts a four day total since departing New York as Yakutsk and Omsk legs log heavy miles through Siberia.
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New York
Howard Hughes
Fairbanks
Alaska
Aod
Hughes
Grey
Janey
Atlante
Ickes suspends Riverside sewer project over lobbyist use
Administrator Ickes halted Riverside California's 153,520 WPA sewer allotment after finding the city hired a lobbyist to gain approval. The telegram to Mayor Evans ordered suspension until the city explains the lobbyist necessity and compliance with PWA rules. Glenn E. Miller was named as the lobbyist under contract with the city.
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Washington
Ickes Tony
Riverside
Calif
Ickes
William, c. Evans
PWA
Glenn E. Miller
Mil Per
WEA
Scouts Open Summer Camp Near San Saba
San Saba July 1 opening marks the Bay Scouls encampment at the W H Gibbons estate ranch 25 miles west of San Saba. Hundreds of troops from Sui Sava Lometa Lampasas Goldthwaite Qomanene ulin Hico Disen Eastland Rang aq Brackenridge join under Scout executive KN Quirl with Brown ee in charge during the Java weeks camp. First week ends July 18, second week starts the next day and ends Monday. Visitors invited on the set retrie day.
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San Saba
Billy Gibbons
Buce
Java
Kingsville May Get New Armory
Kingsville may receive a $70,000 armory to house artillery and personnel of the 133rd Field unit stationed here. Capt. Smith said a suitable donated site near town would ease the project, announced at a Kingsville chamber of commerce officers meeting. The proposed tract is about 300 feet by an unspecified measurement and well located for the facility.
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Kingsvalun
Jane
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