Texas Governor Signs Cotton Acreage Law For 1932 33
Texas led the South in curbing cotton by enacting a 1932 33 acreage reduction measure signed by Gov. Ross S Sterling. The law limits planting to one third of current cultivation and bars replanting on the same land in successive years. Enforcement rests with county and district officers aided by state inspectors, with penalties from 25 to 100 dollars per acre.
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Austin
Texas
South
Ross S. Sterling
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
South Carolina Assembly
Harvey Parnell
Arkansas
Russell
Georgia
American Legion
Detroit
T. G. Bilbo
Mississippi
Childress Delegation Arrives by Special Train to Amarillo Fair
A six car Fort Worth & Denver special will bring hundreds of Childress visitors to the Tri-State Fair arriving in Amarillo at 8 A M Thursday. The delegation will be led by the Fort Worth & Denver employee band and includes scores of railroad workers.
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Childress
Tri-State Fair
Fort Worth & Denver Railroad
Amarillo
Fort Worth & Denver
Master Dairymen Win First Prize at Dairy Farmers Contest
The News-Globe reports the third annual Master Dairy Farmers contest winner received 250 dollars in cash and a gold medal. The event marks a key accolade for distinguished dairy producers.
Indians Show Goes To Tent At Tri State Fair
A 30 member First American Redmen troupe performed a ceremonial show before the grandstand at the Tri-State Fair Grounds last night to a good sized audience. The final outdoor appearance will move to a large tent for the remaining four days of the fair due to chilly night air.
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Tri-State Fair Grounds
Randall County Wins First in Agriculture Four Years Running
Randall County captured first in the Tri-State Fair agriculture division for the fourth straight year with 941.17 points out of 1000, competing against Panhandle and Mexico exhibits. Lamb County placed second with 929.33, Hemphill third at 928.83, and Roberts County entered for the first time taking fourth with 918.33. County agents D A Adam and P E McMeans led the standout displays featuring wheat, alfalfa, grain sorghum, and soybeans.
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Randall County
Tri-State Fair Agricultural Department
Panhandle
Mexico
Randall
L. W. H. Upchurch
Canyon
Lamb County
D. A. Adam
Lamb
Hemphill County
Parker D. Hanna
Roberts County
P. E. McMeans
Hemphill
China and Japan urged to withdraw troops in Manchuria dispute
The League of Nations called both sides in Manchuria to pull back troops as China’s Chiang Kai-Shek urged an end to internal fights and pledged readiness for a final struggle if treaties fail to uphold justice. Canton insurgents proposed unity with the Nationalist government to confront Japan.
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Associated Press
China
League of Nations
Japan
Toops
Manchurian
Chiang Kai-Shek
Nanking
Canton
Geneva
Council
South Manchurian
Additional Rains Fell North and East with Cooler Air
Tuesday afternoon rains spread across the Panhandle bringing moisture to drying pastures and late crops. The Santa Fe logged two inches between Panhandle and Borger and a half inch between Panhandle and Pampa, with ongoing rain in the area last night. Light showers touched Potter County, while the Canadian Valley near Tascosa saw good rains. The Rock Island reported no precipitation. The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures with a chance of showers on Wednesday.
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Panhandle
Santa Fe
Borger
Pampa
Canadian
Tascosa
Rock Island
Potter County
U. S. Weather Bureau
Furniture for Sale ad offers quick cash from 35000 readers
A small want ad in the Furniture for Sale column promises a ready cash buyer among Globe News daily readers. Cost is 70 cents for a 10 word ad for 3 days.
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The
Globe News
Amherst Seeks 100 Farm Laborers For Cotton and Feed
Amherst reports cotton and feed crops ready for harvest but lacks sufficient labor. The chamber of commerce is appealing for at least 100 families to work on area farms and will arrange transportation to the fields.
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Amherst
Chamber of Commerce
Amherst Chamber of Commerce
Texas Wheat Growers Back Marketing Act in Amarillo
The Texas Wheat Growers Association meeting in Amarillo on September 22, 1931, adopted a unanimous resolution defending the Agricultural Marketing Act and the Federal Farm Board. They said low farm prices are not caused by these entities and urged they not be repealed or abolished, representing over 3,000 Texas wheat farmers.
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Federal Farm Board
Farm Marketing Act
Texas Wheat Growers’ Association
Fisk
Texas Wheat Belt
Amarillo
Texas
Agricultural Marketing Act
Farm Board
Financial Marts Of World Reach Calmer Waters
Global markets steadied as British crisis worries eased and major bourses reopened in London Paris and Amsterdam. U.S. stocks closed with narrow changes while bond liquidation persisted and a large ironed gold shipment to foreign accounts spurred talk of a world monetary realignment led by France and the United States.
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Financial Marts
Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
London Stock Exchange
Paris
Amsterdam
Brussels
France
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Ask New Low Phone Rates
Amarillo city commissioners urged further cuts in telephone rates citing a survey of 2,579 subscribers. A letter to Southwestern Bell manager G N Hailey disclosed subscriber dissatisfaction with recent reductions.
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Amarillo
City Commission
G.N. Hailey
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Ernest O. Thompson
Joe Vaughn of Tulia Named Master Dairy Farmer
The Amarillo News-Globe hosted the Third Annual Master Dairy Farmers Contest ending with a banquet at the Amarillo Hotel. Sixteen contestants and families attended as cash prizes totaling 825 dollars and medals were awarded to the top ten. Joe Vaughn of Tulsa won first prize 250 dollars and a gold medal. J E Rigler Plainview second 200 dollars. H R Fulton Canyon third 150 dollars and a silver medal. Others receiving silver included C L Carruth Canyon C C Stewart Canyon R L May Amherst and Ida Vaughn Tulia along with Robert Smith Jr Lockney W Foster Tulia and Lester Galley Hereford. Henry Ansley acted as toastmaster with talks by Earl Fuqua and Gene Howe.
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Amarillo
Joe Vaughn
Tulsa
J. E. Rigler
Plainview
H. R. Fulton
Canyon
C. L. Carruth
Miami
C. C. Stewart
R. L. May
Amherst
Ida Vaughn
Tulia
Robert Smith
Jr. Lockney
W. Foster
Lester Galley
Hereford
Henry Ansley
Earl Fuqua
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Gene Howe
Friona to celebrate grain record with big barbecue
Friona officials plan a large barbecue to mark a world record as a cooperative wheat shipping point. The event features a farm exhibit, music, rodeo, and a Friona Chiefs versus Muleshoe football game, with National Grain Corporation and Federal Farm Board speakers. More than 3,000 Texas farmers are expected.
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Friona
Oklahoma-Texas Wheat Pool
Plains
National Grain Corporation
Federal Farm Board
West Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma Elevator Pool Corporation
C. L. Sullivan
United States
Canada
William Stahl
Chicago
Farmers National Grain Corporation
John Manley
Enid
Oklahoma and Texas Wheat Growers Association
M. R. Weigle
Texas Wheat
Canyon Man Awarded 5000 in Car Crash Suit
Co. H. Pierle of Canyon, chemistry instructor at West Texas State Teachers College, won judgment of 5000 against Amarillo truck operator C. H. Espy in civil district court. Pierle sued for 25000 on his daughter Ida Martha Pierle who was bruised when the car she rode in struck Espy’s parked truck on the Canyon highway eight miles south of Amarillo in June.
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Amarillo
Junior Welfare League Barbecue Continues Today
The Junior Welfare League booth near the Merchants building serves barbecue again today after strong demand yesterday. John Snider, the barbecue cook, agreed to keep serving. Proceeds go entirely to aid needy children, and the public is urged to buy.
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Junior Welfare League
Merchants Building
John Snider
Old Settlers to Gather for Panhandle Association Meet
J M Russell presides as Panhandle Old Settlers Association hosts a 10 o clock meeting at the Livestock Pavilion. More than 500 seasoned Panhandle residents attend as Frank R Jamison, Panhandle pioneer journalist now in Denver, speaks.
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Panhandle
Old Settlers’ Association
J. M. Russell
Siz, Mussel
Panhandle Old Settlers Association
Frank Rf. Jamison
Pioneer Panhandle
Denver, Colo
Jamison
Amarillo
Frank
Nine Delegations Visit City for Major Event
Nine delegations comprising hundreds of guests converge on the city for a major event. Local officials expect substantial attendance and a busy schedule featuring meetings, receptions, and cultural exchanges.
Amarillo Tri-State Fair Draws 35000 Plus Out-of-Town Delegations
The second day of Amarillo's Tri-State Fair drew more than 35000 visitors, with nine towns sending delegations and municipal bands from Groom, McLean, Happy, Kress, Spearman, Vega and Lamesa. Out-of-town guests joined Amaranilloans for band concerts, radio programs on WDAG, and official events including Press Day Old Settlers Day and American Legion Day.
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Amarillo
Tri-State
Yubia
Borger
McLean
Happy
Groom
Kress
Spearman
Vega
Lamesa
Panhandle
Lubbock
White Deer
Hereford
Dalhart
American Legion
Leonard Stroud
W. E. Brogan
Evan Litter
Texas Woman Shot to Death in Abilene
Mrs. Leslie Wilcoxson, 26, former beauty parlor operator, died after being shot in Abilene. The shooting occurred late today with continued coverage noted on page 15 column 5.
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Texas
Abilene
Leslie Wilcoxson
Preservation of Goodnight buffalo ranch gains two appointees
Gen. John A. Hulen announces Dr. J. J. Simmons of Dallas and Wilbur Hawk editor of the Amarillo News and Globe named to the statewide committee for buffalo protection. Hulen, in Houston this week, will meet South Texas leaders to discuss plans for preserving the buffalo and its range.
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Fort Worth
John A. Hulen
J. J. Simmons
Dallas
Wilbur Hawk
Amarillo
Weather for Amarillo and West Texas Region
Partly cloudy with likely showers and cooler conditions across Amarillo Wednesday. West Texas and Panhandle: unsettled, showers probable, cooler. New Mexico: north and west central areas show showers. Yesterday highs reached 83 in Amarillo with a low near 4 historic figures noted. times listed through the day.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
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Wiese
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Sterling
News- Globe
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Manchuria
Republic
Covenant
League
Texas Wheat Growers Back Marketing Act
Ford Keller, Jr
Electra
J. W. Stump
Perryton
F. W. Reeve
R. L. Simmons
W. C. Whims
E. B. Wright
Dimmitt
L. T. Mayhugh
Running Water
A. C. Julih
G. C. Hartman
C. W. E. Bergner
Tex
Claude A. Jagger
Prank
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