Tornadoes Leave Toll Across Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma
Reports from tornado stricken regions raise the death toll to twelve as wind storms threaten floods. A Webb City tornado killed Mrs. Harrison and her baby, while a South Coffeyville twister destroyed a home injuring several and killing a four month old child. A cyclonic storm near Frederick felled Elbert Reavex and many buildings were ruined. Damaged crops and rising rivers compound the disaster with volunteers aiding recovery.
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Joe McKiben
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Barbara Ewing
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Maddalena Flight Wreckage Sighting Raises Questions
Fragmentary notes describe Maddalena landing, dropping materials to Nobile, and an eastward flight. No trace of Maddalena remained. wreckage and men who departed were noted, with an apparent return at 2 10 De 3.
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Jugoslavian Parliament Gunplay Leaves Two Dead
A clash in Zagreb between government and opposition deputies ends with Paul Raditch and Bassaricek killed. Other Croatian farmers deputies Stephan Raditch Granja Jelasich and Pernar wounded. The assassin surrendered after fleeing by car as King Alexander visited the hospital. City mourns with shops closed and black drapes.
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Talking films welcomed by film industry in new report
Will Hays told the board of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America in New York that the talking picture will not hinder progress or replace other media. He cited $2 billion in investments and said American films go abroad by invitation despite foreign subsidies to local productions.
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Will Hays
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc
New York
Hays
Tried To Kill Wife Two-Year Sentence
Floyd Smith, 18, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill after luring his estranged wife into a garage and attempting to suffocate her with ether soaked handkerchief. He was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary.
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Wansas City
Floyd Smith
State Penitentiary
Chinese Facing Gallows Still Seeking to Rescue
In Phoenix on June 20 the state board of pardons and paroles planned to resume its executive session to consider commutation for five Chinese men slated to die for the murder of Kingman restaurant owner Tom King. An affidavit by a juror alleging the verdict rested on a bribe-suspect witness was presented by defense. The condemned are B. W. L Sam Shen Chin Wong Lung Jew Har and Gee King Long.
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Frank Craig
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Shen Chin
Wong Lung
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Tom King
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Mexican Flier Carranza Delays West Point Flight
Emilio Carranza goodwill flyer postpones his West Point flight from Mitchel Field due to fog after an earlier hop Tuesday. He will depart again on Saturday, officials announced.
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Gunfire at Phoenix Party Ends Night Early
In Phoenix on June 20, J. Villalobas fired a six shooter and a shotgun when guests refused to end a party. Three guests suffered minor injuries during the panicked rush to leave. The host fled the scene after the shooting.
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Withdraw petitions seek removal of names on workmen act repeal
United Press dispatch from Phoenix reports Secretary of State James H. Kerby says signers of petitions to repeal the workmen's compensation act may withdraw by written request. Hundreds have called requesting name strikes, but the office cannot cancel names unless a written request arrives.
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Richfield Oil acquires Pan-American Western and Pacific Petroleum assets
Richfield Oil Company of California announced the acquisition of all outstanding voting stock in Pan-American Western Petroleum from Petroleum Securities and Edward L. Doheny. It also bought crude and refined products, distributing facilities, storage, service stations, tank steamers, and Pacific Petroleum Products assets. The deal retires Petroleum Securities, Pacific Petroleum Products, and the Doheny interests from west coast refining and marketing. Richfield expects crude production to reach about 55,000 barrels daily with contracted additions.
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Pacific Petroleum Products Company
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Knights of Columbus elects Arizona officers at Flagstaff
The Knights of Columbus convention in Flagstaff closed with 22 candidates receiving degrees. John A. Johnson of Phoenix was elected state deputy and Yuma will host next year’s convention. Other officers include Joseph Geare of Phoenix secretary, E. J. Hoon of Prescott treasurer, P. R. Lucas of Tucson advocate, and G. W. Jackle Jr. of Flagstaff warden.
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Knights of Columbus
John A. Johnson
Phoenix
Yuma
Joseph Geare
E. J. Hoon
Prescott
P. R. Lucas
Tucson
G. W. Jackle, Jr
Democratic Convention Seeks Harmony Over Prohibition
In Houston delegates worry about tempers after prohibition debates. Smith’s nomination is seen on the second or third ballot. A draft Mc Nary Haugen plank and an extra farm relief session are on the table as Hull backs farm aid. Tariff revision may be limited as the party drifts for the year.
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Hull
Tennessee
Two Women Hurt As Car Overturns East of Joe City
Two Detroit women, Mrs Ethel Rossell and Mrs H E Westbrod, were badly shaken and cut after their Cadillac overturned four times east of Joseph City while attempting to pass a car. They were treated at Holbrook first aid and then taken to Gallup hospital. Relatives were notified.
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Daily Mail
Holbrook, Ariz
Joseph City
Ethel Rossel
H.E. Westbrod
Detroit
Michigan
Gallup
H. K. Wilson
California
Government Quits Munich in Resignation Report
The Bavarian government resigned today as announced in Munich on June 26. Officials indicated a political shift or cabinet change without detailing any new formation.
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Bold daylight theft at Rainbow service station in Holbrook
In Holbrook Arizona on June 20 at 2 30 pm three young men in a Colorado plated Ford coach robbed the Rainbow service station of 50 dollars while the attendant serviced a car. The thief slipped inside and took the money before fleeing. Police in Winslow Gallup and Springerville were alerted and are seeking the suspects. The station is run by Guy Gaetz.
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Holbrook
Ariz
Rainbow
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Gallup
Springerville
Guy Gaetz
Pilot Lieut Raymond Aldridge Killed in China Crash
An official announcement reports Lieut Raymond Aldridge was killed when his airplane crashed at Weihaiwei China. The June 10 bulletin confirms the fatal incident involving a flying officer.
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London
Raymond Aldridge
Weihaiwei
China
Work Named Chairman Of Republican National Committee
Dr. Hubert Work secretary of the interior was chosen as the new chairman of the Republican national committee. A formal announcement is expected after approval by a 26 member convention committee. Dan E. Pomeroy of New Jersey named vice chairman and Rep. Franklin Fort of New Jersey as secretary. Charles Hilles of New York illness will keep him from the meeting as Hoover prepares to be notified at Alto, California. Curtis holds talks with senate leaders on farm relief. Senator Smoot of Utah drafted the Republican platforms and predicted victory on agriculture issues.
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