Charitable drive details amid hiring slump in Amarillo
The local welfare group reports rising needs with 716 families aided in recent months as 10 000 is sought for charity through the Community Chest Salvation Army and bread line at 203 South Buchanan Street. The piece also notes a Carlsbad Caverns visit with Colonel Thomas Boles and editor A W Anderson discussing radio, earthquakes, and safety in caves.
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Welfare Association
Salvation Army
Community Chest
South
Buchanan Street
Thomas Boles
Colonel Boles
A. W. Anderson
Daily Current Argus
Carlsbad
Hawaii National Park
Hawaii
United States
Park Rangers
Mr. Anderson
Anderson
Wilbur Hawk
Tack
Old Tack
Ned White
Carlsbad Caverns praised by reader and ranger
A Carlsbad Caverns feature profiles Colonel Boles and park rangers. The piece touts visitor access, 56 degree year round temperature, and a new 750 foot elevator shaft funded by the Nunn Warren Company. It notes past visits, a May excursion from Amarillo, and plans to boost regional Southwest awareness.
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Coles Boles
Ftung
New Mexico
Floyd Collins
Kentucky
Colonel Boles
Japan
Boles
Carlsbad
Nunn-Warren Company
Texas
Amarillo
Panhandy
Nunn-Warren
News- Globe
Carlsbad Caverns
State House Debates Bond Plans and Tax Measure
The House discussed issuing 100 million dollars in bonds for new road construction and 112 million to retire existing road obligations. A state income tax bill was saved from dismissal as the House voted to print the measure on recommendation of a minority committee, with Rep mood urging passage to review committee amendments.
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House
House Committee On Revenue and Taxation
J. A. Mood
Charge in Economic Set-Up Must Block United States Revolution
Letter writer defends optimism and republican government amid fears of dependence on the state. They contrast past wartime resilience with contemporary distrust, praising George Washington’s resolve and arguing for continued faith in representative government despite internal and external pressures. See TACK LETTERS Page 19.
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the News
United States
Washington
Amarillo seeks gas system financing amid bid limit
The city faces a complex bond proposal with six percent cap, first mortgage security, and engineer reviews as conditions. Mayor Ernest O Thompson notes bids on a cash basis would renew September 15 completion deadline and save about 15 percent, with nearly 7,900 connections signed and 470 new applications in two days.
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New York City
State
Dallas
Tex
Wichita
Kan
Amarillo National Bank
Ernest O. Thompson
Amarillo
City Commission
Thompson
From Bad to Worse in Pathfinder Snippet
A short quip shows a husband blaming his wife for lacking a rag on her back at marriage, while she retorts she has plenty now. The line reflects a witty exchange typical of Pathfinder’s humor.
Stolen Buick Found Burned Near Bushland
A Master Six Buick sedan reported stolen from Third Avenue and Tyler Street Sunday at about 9pm was found burned on a country lane south of Bushland by J. E. Rogers of the Hollywood Apartments. The car’s license plate confirmed identity and police have no suspects.
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J. E. Rogers
Hollywood Apartments
M. S. Thomas
Channing
Third Avenue
Tyler Street
Five day week urged to curb overproduction and unemployment
The column argues for shorter work time to balance surplus production and rising consumption. It suggests a five day week or even ten month year, noting workers need feeding and leisure. It cites Ford, industry resilience, and Liberal of Ohio State University pondering Russia’s rapid change.
Doctors draw crowds at Potter County Medical Society events
Notable physicians from Fort Worth Blooming ton and St Louis formed the drawing card for the afternoon. The first day closed with a complimentary banquet at the Herring Hotel featuring Dr Louis K Patton as MC. An entertainment segment and a dance followed at the Cactus Club. Out-of-town guests included Dr T G Brown Dumas Dr H M Wilson Canyon Dr J Anderson Austin and others from Plainview Dalhart Lubbock Dallas Abilene Perryton and Kansas City.
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Chas. H. Harris
Fort Worth
E. P. Sloan
Bloomington
Ill
E. C. Burford
St. Louis
Potter County Medical Society
Herring Hotel
Louis K. Patton
Potter County Society
T. G. Brown
Dumas
H. M. Wilson
Canyon
J. ©. Anderson
Austin
Mary Virginia Spence
J. L. Stephens
Plainview
E. A. Jones
Stinnett
J. M. Ballew
Memphis
J. F. Scott
Dalhart
M. A. Biggers
Charles F. Milligan
Victor C. Smith
Dallas
J. Krueger
Lubbock
D. M. Stewart
Elizabeth Chandler
E. L. Spence
G. W. Greer
Miami
H. Morris
Canadian
F. C. Terrell
W. R. Snow
Abilene
G. J. Budd
Perryton
E. R. Carpenter
F. B. Ma Jone
Delsu A. Williams
Kansas City
J. A. Green
Air mail night run tested by pilots of new ships
Air mail pilots will begin carrying mail on April 20 with ships testing tonight. The fast test craft travel 140 mph, reach a top speed of 170, and will deliver mail to Kansas City at 4:24 after a Los Angeles departure at 3:05 pm, with connections to New York by morning. Westbound pilots reach Winslow at 4:53 am and may wait for daylight before crossing the mountains to Los Angeles.
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Kansas City
Los Angeles
New York
Winslow
Ariz
Vision and Leadership Policies Deepen National Distress
A political critique argues that selfish and reckless policies have worsened agriculture, crippled business, damaged foreign trade, and plunged the economy into distress unseen in a generation, highlighting a quarter century of hardship.
City Dedicates Oliver-Eakle Park Tuesday
A brief ceremony near South Polk Street and Twenty-Eighth Avenue marked Oliver-Eakle park’s dedication in honor of donor Mrs. M D Oliver Eakle. Mayor Ernest O Thompson hailed the gift while Mrs. Oliver-Eakle urged more land donations as plans include a nightly color fountain show in summer after opening to the public.
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Oliver- Eakle
South Polk Street
Twenty- Eighth Avenue
M. D. Oliver-Eakle
Ernest O. Thompson
Oliver-Eakle
Oliver Eakle
Electrc
Radio Tonight Delights Offer Variety Across Major Stations
Tonight's schedule includes Roy Atwell on WABC at 5 30. James C Stone of the Federal Farm Board speaks on WBT at 7 15. Marie Dressler sings on WABC at 7 30. Martin J Insull hosts WEAF at 8 00. Mae Questel on WJZ at 8 30 and 10 15. Joe McCarthy interview on WEAF at 9 30. Nino Martini performs on WABC at 9 45. Local features run 9 to 11 with organ and Quartet. Majestic radios advertised at Amarillo Electric Co 111 East 8th St. Dial 23715.
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Roy Atwell
WABC
James C. Stone
Federal Farm Board
WBT
Dixie Network
Marie Dressler
Martin J. Insull
Middle West Utilities Co
WEAF
Mae Questel
Pleasure Hour
WJZ
West
Joe McCarthy
New York Yankees
Grantland Rise
Nino Martini
KGBS
West Amarillo
Amarillo Electric Company
East 8Th St
Dial
Hahn Dept Stores
Hudson Motors
Il Central RR
up_ Motors
Industrial Rayon
Inter Nicke
Inter Cement
Inter
Tel & Tel Jewel Ten Co
Johns Mansville
BES K
Southerg R
Kayser Julius Sae
Kelvinator Cory
Kelsey Hayes
Ken
Mack Ruc
Matheison Alkal
Miami
Montgomery Ward
Aeave
Natl Air
The
Natl Bellas Hess
Natl Dairy Pr Ory Oe
Natl Biscuit Co
Pennsylvania RR
Pillsbury Fir M Pub
Pullman
Aoe
Purity Bakery One
Remington Ran
Motor Careee
Tron & St .Sees Lily
Reynolds
Union Pacific
Arerst & Tpt
United Corp
United Carbon Aeereere
Willys Overland Watenene Bis Woolworth FW Co
Y Vow
Tr & Coach
Nicaragua Fruit Co Seeks Marine Guard at Puerto Cabezas
Directors of the Standard Fruit and Steamship Company of New Orleans asked President Hoover for a temporary Marine guard at Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua to protect $13 million in property. The move aims to allow panic stricken civilian employees to return to work and enable a civilian guard reorganization. The United States evacuated 300 citizens as the region remained volatile with several deaths and disappearances reported among Americans.
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Standard Fruit and Steamship Company of
New Orleans
Hoover
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
United States
Standard Fruit and Steamship Company
State Department
Asheville
Alfonso Bids Farewell as Spain Reigns
In Cartagena on April 15, Alfonso proclaimed Viva Espana and Long Live Spain as his farewell to a country that has honored him as king since birth forty five years ago. Expats were invited to return to Madrid as the kingdom enters a new era.
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Spain
Alfonso
Cartagena
Espana
City to Texas Points and Kansas City Rate
The article notes a rate from origin to Kansas City under 35 cents per hundred, with the rate specified as 35 cents. The piece discusses city to Texas points and compares freight or postage costs based on distance and origin.
Eight Year Old Seamstress Fashions Dolls and More
A poem extols Miss Janet an eight year old seamstress who sews and styles dolls clothes hats and even tiny coats for pets. It praises her skill with a needle, fast work, and guaranteed quality as urged by a mother figure.
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Janet
Forum Club Wins Lions Debate Cup at Amarillo High
The Forum Debate Club of Amarillo High School captured the Lions Cup in the annual debate contest against the Philomathean Club. Gerald Brown and G. L. Stanley spoke for Forum, while Clay Edward Thompson and Robert McNeill represented the Philomathean. The Forum will hold the cup for the coming year.
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Forum Debate Club
Amarillo High School
Philomathean Club
Gerald Brown
G. L. Stanley
Forum Club
Clay Edward Thompson
Robert McNeill
Philomathean
Drug Manager Badly Scalded in Store Accident
Don Linsey, manager of Hedgecoke Drug Store, was badly burned this morning when he dropped a bucket of scalding water. The accident happened after the store opened and no one was present. He was taken to his home at 1405 Ong Street.
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Don Linsey
Hedgecoke Drug Store
Ong Street
Markets Report from Kansas City and Fort Worth Livestock
Hogs and cattle seen steady to higher in Kansas City with top hogs at 87.40 and cattle values mixed across weights. Fort Worth receipts totaled 8,100 head with hogs up to 7.40, cows and calves easing. overall market activity described as higher for some lots and weaker for others. New Orleans cotton opened easier on weaker Liverpool cables with July at 10.40 and May at 10.13 in early trading.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Arizona
Fort Fort
Fort Worth
New Orleans
Liverpool
Manchester
India
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Vernon Street
Fairview Addition
W. M. Coleman
West Eleventh Street
Thos. Boles
Earth
Peking
Paris
Rome
Ohio State University
Russia
Oliver-Eakle Park
RADIO
Moss
Madrid
Edgar A, Guest
Jno
F. Clark Brokerage Co
Tacomotive
Pw _& Let
Rad & SS Big
Rolling M Boy
Smig & Ref
Sug & Ef
Stee
Tel & Tel
Tobacco Baoe
Auburn Auto
Aviation Coke
Baldwin
Blt & Ohio RR
Bendix Aviation
Best & Co Te
Bethlehem St
Bohn Alim & Br Neers
Ath Borden Co
Brisgs Mfg Co
Seers
Rz Warner
Els
Bucyrus Erie
Bulova Watch
Burroughs
Byers
Calif Packing
Aeee Ae
Canadian Pacific
Cerro de Pasco
Calumet & Heclay
Chesapeake Corp . Ra
Ohio
RIL& Prr
Boy Chrysler Corp
Coca Cola Co
Columbia G
Anee E. Gay
Utler Sseserees Vee
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del Lac & Wes RR
den RG
Renee
Detroit Edison
Dupont
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Freeport
Texas Wees
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General Bloc
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General Motors
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Decra & Co
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Ford of Can
Fox Theatre
Goldman Sachseer
Lone Star Gas
Midwest Utilities
Niagara Hud Pr
Penmroad Corp
Seer United Gas
Let & Pwr Ware
UN Verde
Western Air Express
Maracaibo
Eves
Atlantic
Barnsdall
Eeeseeereeeres
Gulf of Penn Cerseveeses
Houston
Senor One
Houston (New) Ltd
Eae
Imperial Oil
Alan Refgeeee
TTM Simms
Weneneene Sinclair
Weereee Il
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Cal
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Union Oil
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Venzuelan Pet O
Warner-Quinlan
Ohio Oil
A & Non Wiekler
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