Amarillo Chamber to discuss improvements projects at noon
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce committee led by Erwin C. Ochsner will meet Wednesday at the Red Room Amarillo Hotel to discuss Amarillo and Panhandle improvement projects. About 35 local businessmen compose the committee and reservations may be made by calling 5238. The luncheon costs 60 cents. Charles E. Watkins will speak on Building Better Communities.
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Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce
Erwin C. Ochsner
Red
Ochsner
The
Panhandle
Charles E. Watkins
Chicago
George Ordway
Chamber
Ordway
Wilbur C. Hawk
Watkins
WDAG
Buchanan Street
Amarillo Credit Association
Blackstone
Hanson Post
American Legion
Tulane medical student held in insurance death case
Tulane University medical student Louis Hamilton and two Texas men were arrested in the alleged insurance slaying of Hamilton's father, Dr. a prominent Jena physician, who was found dead in a burning home. District Attorney Fuller said evidence is circumstantial but points toward a possible motive tied to renewed war risk insurance.
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Winnfield
Tulane University Medical
Texas
Harry Fuller
Louis Hamilton
New Orleans
Buck Sheppeard
Burkburnett
Tex
Floyd Miller
Eagletown
Fuller
Shield of Faith Seniors Feted at Amarillo Banquet
Seniors of the Shield of Faith Bible School in Amarillo held their annual banquet at the Ross Hotel with Gene Benefiel as toastmaster. Rev. R. E. Schmidt gave invocation. Kathleen Franklin delivered the prophecy and George Mandel offered the farewell address. Rev. Guy Shields spoke as organizer. Musical numbers highlighted the program.
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Shield of Faith Bible School of
Amarillo
Ross Hotel
Gene Benefiel
R. E. Schmidt
Kathleen Franklin
George Mandel
Guy Shields
Youth jailed in flour theft case in Potter County
Johnny Stewart of Amarillo pleaded guilty in County Court to stealing flour from the Great West Mill & Elevator Co. He was sentenced to 90 days in Potter County jail and fined $100. Elmer Brunson and Sid McDaniel pleaded not guilty and await trial. In a separate Waco report Ollie McMillan, 45, war veteran, was decapitated when struck by moving box cars on a spur line. his head was dragged about 20 feet.
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Johnny Stewart
Amarillo
Potter County
Elmer Brunson
Sid McDaniels
Great West Mill & Elevator Company
Waco
U.P
Ollie McMillan
68 Automobiles for Sale Prices Reduced at Plains Chevrolet
A local dealer lists 68 used cars with prices from 125 to 319. Models include 1988 Chevrolet Master Coach 279 and 1988 Chevrolet Ltd Coach 319, with multiple Plymouth, Chrysler and Ford offerings. Dealer: Plains Chevrolet Co, Taylor at Sixth, phone 2-1237, sales and wrecking services.
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Chevrolet
Chevrolet Ltd
Plymouth
International Panel
Plains Chevrolet CO
Taylor
Pork
Fillmore
General
Teams & Trades
Wolflin Motor CO
DE Soto
Plymouth Fillmore
Three Major Tire Companies Face Labor Strikes
Akron Ohio April 2 Three rubber firms prepared for labor trouble as Goodyear workers vote on a strike while Goodrich and Firestone locals set Sunday strike elections. Sheriff Flower called 1000 special deputies as 12000 union members across the three plants seek a 30 hour week and AFL recognition.
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Akron
James T. Flower
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodrich
Firestone
United Rubber Workers Union
Goodyear
A. F. of L
President Roosevelt Explores Bahama Waters On Cruise
Wireless message from President Roosevelt reports a day of exploration in a narrow river leading to a lagoon on Crooked Island. The party caught several varieties of sunburn and later anchored near the spot where they fished on July 4 from the U S S Houston.
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Miami
Fla
Roosevelt
Atlantic
Long Island
Puerto Rico
Hawaiian Islands
Mr. Roosevelt
Crooked Island
U.S. S. Houston
Father of Charles Lowe Buried in East
The body of Joseph A. Lowe, 69, father of Charles Lowe of 1625 Palo Duro Street, was sent to Baltimore, Maryland, by N. S. Griggs & Sons after he died yesterday afternoon in a local hospital. He had lived here about three years with his son. He is survived by two other sons, John Lowe of the Navy and Kenneth Lowe of San Francisco, and a daughter Mrs. Lee J. Wurtzer of Baltimore.
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Joseph A. Lowe
Charles Lowe
Palo Duro Street
Baltimore
N. S. Griggs & Sons
Lowe
John Lowe
United States Navy
Kenneth Lowe
San Francisco
Lee J. Wurtzer
McDowell Rites Planned in Brownwood
The body of H. E. McDowell 41 was sent to Brownwood for funeral and burial services by N S Griggs & Sons. The Santa Fe fireman was found dead in a local hotel after coming from Waynoka Oklahoma seeking eye ailment treatment. Survivors include his widow Esta McDowell Waynoka his father George McDowell Brownwood and his brother Robert McDowell Brownwood.
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H. E. McDowell
Brownwood
N. S. Griggs & Sons
McDowell
Santa Fe
Waynoka
Okla
Esta McDowell
George McDowell
Robert McDowell
Angleo Ready for Musicians in San Angelo Study
Texas Federation of Music Clubs officials meet in San Angelo for the 12th annual state convention with 300 delegates and 2,000 juniors expected. Notable attendees include state president Mrs. I. D. Cole and national president Mrs. John Alexander Jardine. The event features an artist concert with Edward Kane, the Texas composers program, and junior day, with Amarillo hosting and local groups providing performances.
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San Angelo
Texas Federation of Music Clubs
I. D. Cole
Amarillo
John Alexander Jardine
Fargo
N. D
Edward Kane
Texas Composers
Independent Social Insurance Board Created by Cabinet
A cabinet committee on economic security voted to create an independent social insurance board outside the labor department to run the new program. A small business owner testified before the Senate Finance Committee that big firms used NRA code authority to pressure him over a state printing contract for bidding under cost while meeting wage rules.
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Social Insurance Board
Labor Department
NRA
Senate Finance Committee
George S. Tracy
Perkins-Tracy Printing Company
St. Paul
Little Fellow
Blue Eagle
Graphic Arts Code Authority
Chamber Plans Growth Focus With Parks Arts And Clinics
The Chamber of Commerce outlines a growth plan emphasizing parks art music and community facilities. Officials envision presenting business clinics and engaging women with questionnaires to gather input on future development.
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Watkins
Chamber of Commerce
Hamlin Case Witness Says No Past Fingerprints or Indictments
In a Hammill related inquiry Miller questions the Amarillo resident about his alleged heart illness and treatment history. The witness claims he has lived in Amarillo 17 years, never been fingerprinted or treated in Pampa, and is not employed by the Santa Fe. He describes recent lodging and meals, and says he never registered under a false name.
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Miller
Amarillo
Pampa
Lewis
Hamlin
Winsett
Santa Fe
Jackson
Miss
The
Barron
Hare
Hudspeth Sell
Negro Pioneer Frank Smiley Dies at Home
Frank Smiley a pioneer Negro church worker died at his home after several months illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 PM from Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Burial is in Hearne Texas.
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Frank Smiley
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Hearne
Texas
Congress Wagner Lewis Daughton Bill Sets Senior Pensions
In final form the measure maintains old age pension and annuity programs for those over 65 and provides unemployment insurance. The proposal outlines continued support for elderly workers and jobless relief within a broader social safety net.
Witness Testimony in Hamlin Case Highlights Defense Concerns
The record shows the defendant denying awareness of the Hamlin case before leaving January 15 and stating he did not read papers closely. He described passes to Meridian, Mississippi, as to his mother’s home, and testified about being at the Carter home on January 4 saying he did not know where the Hamlin home is. The court denied a defense motion to restrain attorneys without both sides present and the defense objected to court action after alleging a witness, L. D. Lewis, was hidden from the defense in Amarillo with prosecutors. this was disclosed to the jury by special prosecutor F E. A. Simpson and Lewis.
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Amarillo
Hudspeth
Tulsa
Miller
Hot Springs
Ark
Lewis
Arkansas
Barron
Major Simpson
John Fullingim
Hudspeths
Simpson
Hamlin
Santa Fe
Meridian
Miss
Polkville
Carter
Nelson
L. D. Lewis
F E. A. Simpson
Court actions cast doubt on defendant in Hamlin case
The court’s remarks imply doubt about the defendant’s stance that L. D. Lewis was present when Mrs. Hamlin was killed and suggest belief in Lewis’s testimony, challenging a fair trial. Both sides claimed wins, as Miller’s hospital record of Hamlin’s Oakland injury was introduced to support mental disturbance claims.
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Miller
Ham- Jin
Oakland
Cal
Depositions Support Hamlin's Mental Deficiency Claim
The record cites the first of 12 depositions aimed at proving Hamlin's deficient mental condition. It quotes John Christian Peterson a fellow Oakland Fire Department fireman from Hamlin's service era.
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Hamlin
John Christian Peterson
Oakland Fire Department
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