NRA Survey Credits Amarillo with Gains in Purchasing Power
NRA survey shows Amarillo gaining at least 60900 dollars monthly in purchasing power based on employer reports not including railroads oil firms smelter or large wholesalers. A house to house check continues with volunteers canvassing seven city zones for consumer cooperation and violation reports.
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Amarillo
NRA
NRA Council
Council
Amarillo Credit Association
Taylor Street
Mason King
Chester Bordwell
Rolla Townsend
W. S. Kenyon
PanhandleRainstorm Tests August Precipitation Record
Rain drenches the Panhandle as rain totals climb to 6.02 inches for August, just short of the 6.76 inch 42 year record. Rail service moves toward normal after washouts near Fritch Sanford and Borger, with detours and roadwork continuing for weeks. Authorities note widespread washouts and traffic guidance from Amarillo northward. Transportation sections report limited damage to roadbeds and open rail lines, while forecasted clouds suggest more unsettled weather ahead.
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Panhandle
Rock Island
Fritch
Sanford
Tucumcari
North Plains
W. J. van London
State Highway Department
Stinnett
Borger
van London
Perryton
Stratford
Dalhart
Channing
Amarillo
Santa Fe Railway
Fort Worth
Be Ready Soon in Panhandle London Aid Readied
Secretary Wallace announced a 15 percent reduction in seeded wheat acreage for farmers in the government plan. He said up to 136 million dollars in benefit payments would be tied to the cut, affecting about 9.6 million acres and reducing output by roughly 124 million bushels for 1935, with adjustments to base periods and leases.
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Washington
Wallace
London
Argentina
United States
Gangsters Fire Machine Guns in Chicago Street Slaying
Four gangsters in a car fired a submachine gun at a crowded South Side street on West 63rd Street wounding John Scalzitti, 37, an alleged alcohol peddler, in a daylight assassination attempt. A traffic cop signalled the car to stop but was threatened as the vehicle drove away.
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Chicago
John Scalzitti
63Rd Street
Scalzitti
Lindberghs Guarded as Autograph Seekers Rally in Copenhagen
Police were called to protect Col and Mrs Lindbergh in a Copenhagen hotel after autograph hunters surged the lobby. Lindbergh gentle and Mrs Lindbergh cooperated to avoid disruption as the pair toured their plane. Ruth Bretin Owen, the US ambassador, met them. A new dance named the Lindbergh Hop drew crowds and interest in the city.
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Copenhagen
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindberghs
Ms Rities
Lindbergh
Ruth Bretin Owen
United States
Bank Robbery Ends All Night Siege in Galena
Bandits terrorized Galena Missouri during an overnight siege at the Bank of Galena. Cashier Troy Stone was kidnapped and forced to open the vault while bank president W. D. Craig was locked in the vault with Stone. The trio escaped with 1700 dollars after a burglar alarm released the pair, then halted at Stone’s home where Mrs. Stone and her six year old son Gerald were held.
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Stone
Mrs. Stone
Gerald
Washington to vote on repeal of national prohibition
Washington voters are forecast to reject national prohibition by about two to one, as the state prepares to vote on repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Washington is the 24th state to vote on repeal with 23 others voting against prohibition this year.
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Seattle
Washington
Lamson showed anguish after wife found murdered at campus home
San Jose Calif August 28 witnesses described David A Lamson as calm before the murder scene and anguished minutes later when he rushed from the Stanford campus house crying that his wife had been murdered. Mrs Place a rental agent testified Lamson held a rake near a bonfire and appeared normal as she prepared to show the house.
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San Joe
Calif
David A. Lamson
Stanford
L. M. Place
Lamson
Alfred Raas
San Francisco
Tragedy Strikes Fritch Family In Kansas Train Crash
Patricia Williams six years old was killed when a freight train backing down an incline collided with the family car near Eureka El Dorado Kansas a crash that also injured Mr Williams Mrs Williams and their two older children Larry Junior 10 lay unconscious in El Dorado hospital with a crushed skull and concussion while Patricia’s funeral set for 2:30 PM in Bartlesville Oklahoma.
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Mrs. Williams
Janet
Williams
Panhandle
Texas
Texhoma Natural Gas Company
Fritch
Texhoma Company
Cities Service Company
Mr. Williams
Larry Junior
Patricia
Larry
Bartlesville
Oklahoma
J. G. Dickerson, Jr
Wheeler County votes wet and approves beer sale
Wheeler County voters backed repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and beer sales in Texas with 515 to 495 and 538 to 459, while the local option law was rejected 502 to 521. Bond issue passed 693 to 270 and tax exemption 430 to 135, with home rule defeated 653 to 272.
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Wheeler
Texas
Urschel Kidnapping Trial Set for September 18
Oklahoma City August 28 federal court set the trial date for the kidnapped oil magnate Charles F. Urschel. Judge Edgar S. Vaught ordered arraignment next Friday for twelve suspects, three in custody.
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Oklahoma City
Charles F. Urschel
Edgar S. Vaught
Coal Code Agreement Cleared for President Roosevelt
Washington reports a long sought agreement on a competitive code for the bituminous coal industry after four days of talks between operators and miners. Hugh S. Johnson said the administration would recommend the pact and it could be completed within days. The move aims to bring the coal code into operation and align major industries with the NRA program ahead of Labor Day.
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Washington
Hugh&. Johnson
NRA
Johnson
Roosevelt
Johmson
Pennsylvania
National Labor Board
Wagner
New York
Labor Board
Weather Forecast For Amarillo And Vicinity
Tuesday outlook shows partly cloudy skies across Amarillo and West Texas west of the Meridian. New Mexico expects generally fair conditions with little temperature change. Yesterday's 24 hour precipitation ending 4 PM amounts to 0.44 inches.
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Amarillo
West Texas
100Th Meridian
New Mexico
Farm Hand Arrested at Delivery Spot
A farm hand was arrested at the delivery location under U S Court authority. The incident involves police action at the delivery spot with court engagement noted by officials.
Death threat letter led to Amarillo arrest of former cowhand
Postal Inspector M B Johnson filed a complaint against Hardy Caddell of Amarillo for sending extortion letters to cattleman R B Masterson Jr. Caddell posted $2,000 bond and pleaded not guilty to two letters demanding $6,000 by August 20 on the Amarillo Fort Worth Highway. Authorities, armed and stationed along the highway, found Caddell asleep near the railroad. he was arrested and later released.
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M. B. Johnson
Hardy Caddell
Amarillo
R. B. Masterson, Jr
Caddell
U. S
Masterson
Amarillo-Fort Worth
Goodnight
Marvin Jones
Washington
Department of Justice
Bob Barnett
Randall County
Fort Worth & Denver
NRA Members 10 Get Quick Credit Plan Outlined
President Roosevelt directed the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to create a quick temporary credit channel for NRA member firms to bridge overhead increases until returns improve. Jesse Jones conferred on expanding credit to meet New Deal needs, aiming for about a 60 day window as banks hold back.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
NRA
Jesse Jones
Jones
Washington
Ferguson appoints Simpson state auditor in Texas
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson named George B. Simpson of Corpus Christi to the state auditor post to succeed Moore Lynn who resigned. She also announced R. W. Hamilton of Stanton as district attorney for the seventieth judicial district filling the vacancy created by W. R. Smith’s move to U.S. attorney for the western district of Texas.
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Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
George B. Simpson
Corpus Christi
Moore Lynn
Ferguson
R. W. Hamilton
Stanton
Seventieth Judicial District
W. R. Smith
Roosevelt
United States
Western District of
Texas
Long Punches Huey Long Attacked Near Port Washington
The New York Sun reports Huey Long was punched Saturday night at a fashionable Long Island spot near Port Washington. The assailant is unnamed. Long offered no resistance and was escorted to a car. Long, in Milwaukee, gave an unsatisfactory reply when contacted by phone.
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New York
New York Sun
United States
Huey Long
Louisiana
Long Island
Port Washington
Sun
Long
Senator Long
Milwaukee
School Board Slashes Tax Rate Five Cents in Budget
The school trustees cut the public tax rate by five cents in a 435000 budget, down from 437000 with a 7 percent cap on teachers salaries. The move follows tax payer pleas to lower the initial 90 cent rate and includes layoffs of married women teachers.
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Supt
W. A. McIntosh
Export Trade Revival Seen
New York reports that domestic trade revival boosts US foreign trade. July exports reach 145 million dollars, up 21 percent from June, while imports rise 17 percent to 143 million. The American Manufacturers Export Association notes prices are higher here but currency depreciation abroad is lessening the gap and aiding competition.
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New York
United States
American Manufacturers Export Association
Association
Decisive Win for Armstrong County Vote Outcomes
Claude August 28 final returns show decisive results across issues in Armstrong County. Repeal 162 for 274 against. Beer 182 for 253 against. Bond issue 284 for 175 against. Home rule 238 for 104 against. Tax exemption 283 for 127 against.
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Claude
Armstrong County
Boaz Charged With Knife Attack After Hotel Brawl
Dr. ER H Boaz faces assault with intent to murder charges after a Saturday night knife fight at a local hotel. He and two other men M L May and James McCaully are hospitalized in critical condition with multiple wounds. Sheriff Bill Adams filed the complaint as officers seek more details from the incident.
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ER. H. Boaz
Dr. Boaz
St. Anthony's Hospital
Bill Adams
M. L. May
James McCaully
May
MecCaully
Railroads Report Big July Income Increase in 1933
New York Aug 28 The first 37 railroads to report for July show aggregate net operating income of 37,226,000, up 800 percent from July 1922 figures. Gross revenues reach 176,722,000, a 23.2 percent rise over last year and 3.6 percent above June. Individual road figures include Santa Fe 2,836,275 and Rock Island 727,072.
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New York
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Roosevelt ignites a light for eager Hyde Park visitor
President Roosevelt, while inspecting a conservation camp at Hyde Park, was approached by a young man who asked for a light. The President handed over a lighted cigarette, it was used and returned with thanks. He replied okay.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Wheat reduction contracts offered to Panhandle farmers
Panhandle wheat growers may sign applications for wheat reduction contracts this week after a three day county agents session in Plainview where O B Martin explained the program. A 16 percent cut for the 1935 crop was announced in Washington. Community meetings will inform farmers and allow contract applications. A County Productive and Control Association will be formed to manage allotments and contracts with landlord and tenant voting rights.
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Panhandle
Plainview
O. B. Martin
A. & M. College
Washington
Potter County
P. C. Bennett
County Productive and Control Association
Ase
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NRA Survey
H. T. Collman
United States Bureau of Weather
Canadian River
Slash
L. D. Williams
Urschel
U. S. Court
State Auditor
G. B. Simpson
Armstrong
Boaz
H. L. Holbrook
Pye
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