Roosevelt urges lower priced PWA projects amid funding shifts
President Roosevelt pressed for low cost work relief projects while signaling possible withdrawal of funds. He cited $1.8 billion set aside could employ 1 million men, with only $880 per man if funds remain. Ickes urged approval of $249 million for housing, though some relief funds may be trimmed.
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President approves Texas river funds project near Bluffton
President Roosevelt approved a 20 million dollar work relief fund allotment for a power dam on the Lower Colorado River near Bluff, Texas. The project includes flood control and irrigation components and marks a major infrastructure effort in the state.
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Missing Amarillo Family May Be Traveling to Colorado
An Amarillo man Jesse B Slade his wife Nannie and their eight year old son James are reported missing after planning a Colorado fishing trip two weeks ago. The mother Mrs Slade wired Denver radio station to help locate them as no word has been received since just before they were to return home.
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House Group Moves To Balance Budget and Prune Bill
The House appropriations committee submitted a $224.472 million deficiency bill reducing budgeted items by $132.193 million. Public works lead with $173.509 million including TVA and Navy projects. the Philippines devaluation issue found no injury from the dollar change.
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Public Opinion Submissions Welcomed for Celumam Section
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Housing demand and tax reform letter to the Globe
Ww. A. Askew writes to The News reacting to a Globe editorial on housing needs. He argues tenant housing scarcity will continue, urges equitable taxes on securities, and calls for tax relief on homes valued at $3,000 or under to enable any general building.
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Wagner labor disputes bill passes House amid protests
The House approved the Wagner measure to abolish company dominated unions and create a permanent labor tribunal. It sets the national labor relations board as an independent agency and limits representative employee units to single employers, with two major changes approved.
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Solons Split on Utility Bill in Washington
A sharp split emerged between the White House and Capitol Hill over the utility bill as a House subcommittee rewrote the Senate plan to end most holding companies by 1942. Speaker Rayburn met President Roosevelt after the change, saying full committee action is expected next week. The President reiterated support for eliminating holding companies not in contiguous territory.
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Around the Clock With Station KGNC Thursday Schedule
KGNC air schedule lists morning blocks from 6:00 to 12:00 with programs like Sky Pilot Farm Hour Pandoleers and Lou Childre segments. Afternoon lineup includes Luncheon Musicale Philco Party Program and Blatz Baseball Broad, ending with Micro News at 11:00. Evening features news commentary, Yellow Cab Taxi Girl, wrestling, and Texas League Finals.
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Britain Agrees To Extend Germany Naval Build Plan
London reports Britain pursues a seven year spread for Germany’s post Versailles naval program. Talks with Germany, France, Italy, Russia aim to smooth the 100 35 ratio and set ship construction dates and ship types. Germany reportedly has begun a 30 000 ton super battleship project.
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Eason Oilers edge Borger 7–6 aided by Phillips 66 errors
In Borger tonight the Eason Oilers of Enid Oklahoma defeated the Borger squad 7 to 6 with seven Phillips 66 errors aiding the win. Gib Jackson starred with standout fielding and base running including a fifth inning three bagger that scored two. The teams meet again tomorrow night.
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Forty Years Later Judge Deasy Condemns Rincon Hill School
In San Francisco on June 19 the judge ordered condemnation of the Little Red School House atop Rincon Hill to make way for the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge approach. He set compensation at nearly 39 060 dollars.
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Wake Up Your Liver Bile Without Calomel
An old advertisement urges avoiding salts and laxatives to boost liver bile flow. It claims digestion improves when Carter's Little Liver Pills stimulate bile production, noting the red label and 25 cent drugstore price.
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Parker's Minstrel Show Draws Big Benefit Crowd
A black-face minstrel at the Tri-State Fairgrounds last night drew a crowd of several hundred for a benefit performance. Sponsored by the Tri-State Fair Association, the event aimed to fund the oil test well southeast of Amarillo, promising two hours of entertainment from top local performers.
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Floods Cost State Over Two Million In Damage
The Highway Department estimates flood damage to state highways and bridges in the past 30 days at about 2.2 million dollars. Major bridges account for roughly 1.4 million and minor structures and roadways for about 800 thousand.
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