Industry Act Becomes Law in Roosevelt Era
Washington June 16 President Roosevelt signed the industrial recovery act calling it the most important legislation. Hugh S Johnson was named to administer the program with Colonel Donald H Sawyer as temporary administrator of a 3.3 billion public works fund and Colonel George R Spalding as assistant. Plans for 25 million dollar public buildings bids in 45 days and another 50 million in 90 days were approved, with total 100 million of new building under way by October. A 400 million highway grant and 238 million naval program were directed to start, aiming to employ over one million men by fall as funds reach states and municipalities nationwide.
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Washington
Roosevelt
American Congress
Hugh S. Johnson
Sawyer
Donald H. Sawyer
Federal Employment Stabilization Board
Public Works Fund
George R. Spalding
Mississippi River Commission
Johnson
Your Baby and Mine Sun Bath Advice from 1933
A vintage column promotes summer sun exposure for infants to build vitamin D, cautions on sun safety, and offers a leaflet from Mrs. Eldred. It mentions how winter relies on cod liver oil and viosterol, and notes sun baths should start with minutes and increase gradually. The piece also includes a Farm Aid note praising Panhandle Lumber Company’s role in securing a government loan for farmers.
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Mothes
John E. Hill
Panhandle Lumber Company
Panhandle
Vocal Trio to Sing at Bible Class in Texas Theater
The T. Newton Hill Bible Class meets Sunday at 9:45 AM in the Texas Theater. A vocal trio from the Amarillo Conservatory of Music will provide the musical feature. Judge W. E. Gee and Rev. Roy Snoderass lead the session.
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T. Newton Hill Bible
Texas Theater
Grace Golding
Marjorie Davis
Margaret Woodruff
Amarillo Conservatory of Musiczl Arts
W. E. Gee
Roy Snoderass
Search for Barrow Near Cedar Hill Shuts Dallas County
Two carloads of officers searched the countryside near Cedar Hill southwest of Dallas after a report that Clyde Barrow the West Dallas outlaw had been seen there. Sheriff Smoot Schmid led a man who claimed lifelong acquaintance with Barrow and sighting him in a car with others. Chief Deputy Bill Decker and Rangers Bert Whisnand and C. L. Sport directed the posse.
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Dallas
Cedar Hill
Clyde Barrow
West Dallas
Barrow
Smoot Schmid
Bill Decker
Texas Rangers
Bert Whisnand
C. L. Sport
Banking Changes Ahead from Glass Steagall Law
New York June 16 A survey indicates drastic banking practice changes will follow the Glass Steagall act. Roosevelt signed the measure today as Wall Street legal departments study options, including whether to separate deposit and security businesses. Major banks weigh potential moves amid stipulations forcing security affiliates to divorce within a year.
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New York
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Public Opinion Letters Welcome at The Daily News
Editor invites concise letters under 300 words for the daily column. Anonymous submissions not printed. Rejected letters may be returned. delivery cannot be guaranteed. Readers are asked to avoid religious slurs and abusive personal attacks.
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Daily News
Funeral Services Held for Sidney Woodward
Funeral services for Sidney Woodward Amarillo grocerman who died Thursday morning in a local hospital were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 from Griggs Chapel Rev J B Huckabee pastor of Buchanan Street Methodist Church officiated Burial was in Llano Cemetery Pallbearers were G E Anderson C A Cristopher H A Clinger James Holmes J M Davis and M L Miller
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Sidney Woodward
Amarillo Grocerman
Griggs Chapel
J. 8
Huckabee
Buchanan Street Methodist Church
Llano Cemetery
G. E. Anderson
C. A. Cristopher
H. A. Clinger
James Holmes
J. M. Davis
M. L. Miller
Recovery Act details explained to Panhandle civic leaders
At a Potter County courthouse meeting, T W Hanlon Jr of Austin and Col Lawrence Westbrook’s Texas Rehabilitation and Relief Commission outlined National Recovery Act public works surveys and loan options. Amarillo water system upgrades estimated at 170000 include a 5 million gallon reservoir and main duplication. Potter County seeks 180000. emergency terms allow 30 percent grant with remaining funded up to 40 years.
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Roosevelt
Panhandle Plains
Commissioners
Potter County
T. W. Hanlon, Jr
Austin
Texas Rehabilitation and Relief Commission
Col
Lawrence Westbrook
Commission
Hanson
Amarillo
Bend Efforts for No. 5 Right-of-Way
Dalhart reports federal engineers expect highway contracts under the works program within a week. Officials push to finish right-of-way on Highway 5 from Texline south 18 miles and Hartley to Dalhart, plus Highway 56 from Dalhart east to Sherman County line. Missing plans could delay early contracts.
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Dalhart
Texline
Hartley
Sherman County
Mrs Bessie Dingler to be buried today
Last rites for Bessie Dingler aged 53 who died last Saturday at her home 123 W Eighth Avenue will be held at 10:30 this morning at Boxwell Brothers chapel. Dr J T McClure will conduct the service. She will be buried in Llano Cemetery. Surviving are five children Norma Ammie Dingler Santa Anna Cal Avery Stinson Boston Okla Mary Murphy Alpine Tex William Evert and Stella Dingler Panhandle a sister Pearl Fluitt of Booker Okla and four brothers Charles Hocking of Friend Nebr.
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Bessie Dingler
Eighth Avenue
Boxwell Brothers Chapel
J. T. McClure
Polk Street Methodist Church
Dingler
Llano
Norma Ammie Dingler
Santa Anna
Cal
Avery Stinson
Pair Waiting Continued Flight Report Involving Kidnapping
The article details a group commandeering a motor car amid a kidnapping case. Floyd, Ricchetti, Killingsworth, and an elderly couple were reportedly involved. Five people were northwest of Deepwater, about 45 miles from the site, traveling west on Highway 52 aiming for the Kansas border.
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Floyd
Ricchetti
Deepwater
Here
Kansas
Highway Patrol
Jefferson City
Killingsworth
1800 Garments Donated by Red Cross in Dawson
Special to The News Lamesa June 1 The Red Cross sewing room has produced 1806 garments since January with more than 300 families served. An average of 36 workers weekly clocked 3136 hours using 3650 yards of cloth from National American Red Cross headquarters. Demand for flour and clothing has eased as RFC employment rises.
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Lamesa
Red Cross
National American Red Cross
Randall Pioneer Taken by Death
J H Bud Jowell 76 a Randall County resident for 46 years died in Canyon at 3 pm He retired from ranching two years ago and was a bachelor Survived by nephew J W Young Canyon and two Dallas nieces Funeral at 3 pm at First Methodist Canyon Rev C W Foote in charge Pallbearers named Burial Dreamland Cemetery Canyon Griggs Thompson Funeral Home in charge
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Panhandle
J. H
Bud) Jowell
Canyon
Randall County
Jowell
J. W. Young
Ruth Allman
Towne Young
Dallas
Agreement to Fix Exchange Rates Between Sterling and Dollar
The piece notes British concessions on currency policy after the dollar's depreciation post gold standard. French officials fear further dollar decline could pull France from gold backing. An Anglo American accord may fix sterling and dollar in relation while allowing adjustments against gold currencies to curb market depression.
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United States
France
30 CENTS A BUSHEL Continued from Page 1 Col. 4
The article outlines a plan to set state allotments by five year averages for production, then county and farmer quotas. It notes county organizations will be formed and that farmers agreeing to reduce output by up to 20 percent will receive a benefit payment, subject to Wallace's later proclamation.
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Wallace
Washington Univ Invites St. Louis Schools to Music Contest
More than 50 secondary schools in the St. Louis area received invitations from Washington University to participate in a regional musical contest aimed at boosting interest in the arts.
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St. Louis
Washington University
Juveniles Freed by Judge After Jail Discovery
Judge Henry Bishop freed Bill Morehead and Lou Brown after a jail ward search found two bars and blades hidden in a mattress. The youths 16 and 15 had been held for possible placement with Amarillo businessmen to seek a home. Trials remained ongoing with Morehead facing two years in the training school for burglary and Brown three years for robbery.
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Bill Morehead
Lou Brown
Henry
Bishop
Amarillo
47Th District
Morehead
Brown
Borger Talks Self Liquidating Loan For Utilities
Borger city manager Charles Chapman said the city commission will begin negotiations with the West Texas Chamber of Commerce for a self liquidating loan to fund water and electricity systems under the National Industrial Recovery Act.
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Borger
Charles Chapman
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Santa Fe President Comments On Rail Wage Talks And Wheat Crop
The Santa Fe President discusses rail wage arguments and a strained wheat outlook. He downplays concerns about a crop failure, praising the region's soil and weather while noting passenger business has declined due to four main factors. He cites limited involvement with overall wage developments and stresses focus on his line.
Santa Fe Chief Talks Rail Speed and Policy
The Santa Fe president discusses rail speeds, equipment, and routes, favoring gradual modernization over government operation. He argues private railways can improve service with better roadbeds and banked turns, opposes electricity adoption soon, and notes the company’s debt-free status aside from bonded obligations. He outlines the leadership team touring major cities and meeting with officials.
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Sion
Chicago
Edinburgh
London
England
U. S
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Bledsoe
Valley
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Dawson
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Federal Land Bank
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