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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1934
Page
5
Washington June 19. Federal relief chief Harry Hopkins advances a quiet plan to move families from crowded industrial centers to less populated regions. He seeks branch plants with government lending, and expects first relocations within two to three months, likely from coal fields.
A federal official announced plans to curb Texas oil overproduction using newly enacted revenue-law powers. A tax of one tenth of a cent per barrel on crude and refined oil will enable agents to audit production and refinery records to enforce quotas under the petroleum code.
The revival led by Rev. J H Bradley in Cheyenne Oklahoma at Pierce Street Baptist Church draws increasing attention. Meetings run two weeks with morning at 9 30 and evening at 8 led by choir director Edward Pearce under Pastor Rev J D Horton.
Mrs. Floyd Cooper postmaster announced the award of a four year contract for hauling mails between trains and the Amarillo post office and sub stations to Emory Karr Shanks of Fincastle Virginia. Shanks bid 7165 dollars, over a thousand less than the previous low bid. Current contractors are Pickering and Harris.
New Orleans June 19 cotton surged in late trading by about $1 to reach $1.05 a bale on market reports that the government had funds available to act.
Plymouth announces price reductions on the Special Six with Hydraulic Brakes and SAFETY-STEEL body. The ad touts comfort features like Individual Wheel Springing and Floating Power, urging buyers to visit any Dodge De Soto or Chrysler dealer before purchasing.
4 Door Sedan Town Sedan 2 Door Sedan Business Coupe Rumble Seat prices from 485 to 655 dollars. Hydraulic brakes advertised with safety claims and equalization. Features include T Slot Pistons four rings a four bearing crankshaft valve seat inserts oil filter temp and oil pressure indicators. Time payments available through Official Chrysler Motors Commercial Credit Plan.
Special to The News Elkhart Kansas June 19 plans for a two day July 3 and 4 celebration announced by Elkhart Boosters include ball games boxing matches foot races horse racing a giant drum corps 25 piece band a free barbecue fireworks and dancing with numerous events to draw thousands of visitors from neighboring towns and beyond.
Prices strengthened with July at 12.15 16, October 12.48 and December 12.50, up 20 to 21 points from yesterday's close. High belt temperatures aided gains as traders awaited relief shipments.
Editorial Q and A on introductions and photo submissions for engagements. It advises introducing Miss Smith to several guests by name and notes photographs should not be sent to magazines unless asked, while humorously stating butter is not served at formal dinners.
Goodrich engineers unveil the Life Saver Golden Ply tire touted as safer at high speeds. Racing tests show no blow outs on the world’s fastest track while comparable tires failed early. Silver Town Safety League emblem offered with dealer endorsement.
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