Loos Carnival Draws Huge Crowds in Local Run
Thousands visit the J. George Loos shows at Fourth and Madison under American Legion and Elk Club auspices. Babe Ruth amarillo middle weight defeats the boxing champion in a notable bout. The circus side show and eight acts attract attention. A children matinee tomorrow offers 5 cent admission with a coupon.
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J. George Loos
Fourth
Madison Streets
Louis Heminwey
American Legion
The
Elk’s Club
Babe Ruth
Amarillo
Pat Flynn
Globe and News
House Passes 203 Million Tax Cut Bill
United Press reports the Senate Finance Committee approved a 203 million tax reduction linked to a 289 million measure. The package heads to the Senate next Tuesday with a final vote anticipated Thursday, Smoot stated after committee sessions. Hartford plans a program to plant one million trees annually on state park land.
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HOUSE
United Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Smoot
Monda Smoot
Hartford
Connecticut
Tack's Revised Program for Amarillo
A long list of proposed civic improvements and policies for Amarillo includes expanded infrastructure such as a viaduct, storm sewers, hotels, housing, and a municipal pool. lower utility rates and taxes. more newspapers and business services. stricter crime penalties. and plans for roads, depots, and an airport. The tone advocates increased livability, cheaper living costs, and expanded city services while opposing new industry recruitment.
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Amarillo
Bivins Lake
San Jacinto
Bivins
Vale Dure
Local Amarillo broadcaster reshuffles staff and plans 8:30 PM debut
E. L. Lindsey departs Harvey House for Bright Angel ramp at Grand Canyon serving as a promotion. Ile C. W. Weber from Newton Kansas succeeds him. Tactless Tack announces Saturday night radio debut at 8 30 over WDAG with Irene Beasley treble solo and other local celebrities including Mayor Bivins and W H Fuqua.
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E. L. Lindsey
Harvey House
Lindsey
Bright Angel
Grand Canyon
Mr. Lindsey
Ile
C. W. Weber
Newton
Kansas
Miss Beasley
Old Tack
Hisself
O. W
E. Percy Alogious Tack
Mayor Bivins
W. H. Fuqua
Toney Chisum
Jeff Bartlett
Harve Avery
Fred Bone
Ernest Thompson
Ross Rogers
Fuqua
Amarillo
Tack
Martin
Letters From Amarillo Readers On Parks And Politics
Citizens trade letters about park beautification and city unity. A correspondent urges less contention to avoid Amarillo remaining a small town, praising East Tenth Street and No 5 traffic as essential for tourism and growth. A second writer corrects an error about a public endorsement and a third requests broader political coverage, while another community member asks for guidance on a local gas-line issue.
Portales Fiddler Joins New Mexico Contest Field
Portales N M fiddler Lewis J Propps earns entry to the main contest after winning a preliminary event sponsored by Portales Valley News and Portales theater The segment notes an upcoming audio broadcast featuring Old Tack and others and mentions a jewelry theft case solved by police within hours with jewelry recovered.
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New Mexico
Lewis J. Propps
Portales, N. M
Propps
Portales Valley News
Portale Theater
Bremen Flight Ends In Icelandic Rescue And Loss
The Bremen, after a failed takeoff on wheels due to melting ice, returns to Greenly Island where Bennett dies and the crew abandons the plane. Clarence Chamberlin prepares to launch in his Columbia with an escort to cross the Atlantic. The Bremen will remain on improvised scaffolding until spring break-up allows recovery by steamer.
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Carl Wenzel
Junkers
Clarence Chamberlin
Charles A. Levine
Columbia
Atlantic
Chamberlin
Ford
Bremen
Bennett
Greenly Island
Baron von Huenefeld
Belle Isle
Grave awaits Floyd Bennett at Arlington burial
The funeral for Floyd Bennett, famed naval aviator who flew the first plane toward the North Pole with Byrd, is set at Arlington National Cemetery. He died suddenly and will be laid to rest near Admiral Peary, another polar explorer.
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Associated Press
Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
Floyd Bennett
North Pole
Byrd
Antarctic
Admiral Peary
Widow seeks cheap water line installation and aid
Mary Perryman writes to the paper from 400 Maple, asking for guidance on getting a water line installed at low cost since she is a widow supporting three young boys and relies on coal and wood currently. She suggests sending an envelope for further advice.
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Water Company
Mary Perryman
Local Prizefighter Kid McGreevy Hailed as Hero
A reader thanks Kid McGreevy for defending her from a nighttime attacker after a show, describing him as a real gentleman and protector. The writer asks Tack to boost him when he fights again.
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Tack
Kid McGreevy
Father of Amarillo Woman Dies After Illness
Mrs. Helen Sanderson wife of A M Sanderson of Amarillo Printing hurried to be with her father B L Thompson official in Herington Kansas who died after surgery for appendicitis and medicine reaction. Thompson lived in Herington over 50 years and leaves widow mother a son and two daughters all in Herington. funeral set for tomorrow afternoon.
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Helen Sanderson
A. M. Sanderson
Amarillo Printing Company
B. L. Thompson
Herington
Kansas
Thompson
Grief Stricken Monkeys Mourn Loss of Jerry
Jerry, a performer in the J. George Loos show, has died after years on the road with carnivals. Three mourning monkeys guard his grave beside the railroad tracks as the act ends and the carnival moves on. Jerry is said to rest in a makeshift grave, while his fellows wail over the loss.
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Jerry
J. George Loos
Monte
Latin America trade push urged by Latin American and American speakers
Ambassadors from Chile and Mexico City urged strong commercial ties with the United States to prevent disruption of capital and trade. American Speaker James A. Farrell stressed peace as a trade stimulant and urged Latin American prosperity through expanded commerce with the region.
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Carlos G. Davila
Chile
United States
Manuel Mayo Barrenchea
Confederated Chambers of Commerce
Mexico City
Ambassador Davila
South America
Mr. Barrendhen
B. A. Alameda
Mexico
Los Angeles
Latin America
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Foreign Trade Council
Europe
Fiddlers Gather for Tri-State Fair Contest in Potter County
The Tri-State Fair association sponsors a large crowd anticipated for a fiddling contest with $250 in prizes. Special performances by Eck Robertson, Hugh Roden, and Una Merrick boost appeal. Entries span numerous counties in Texas and neighboring New Mexico and Oklahoma.
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Peting
Tri-State Fair Association
Louis Franklin
Wilbarger County
Eck Robertson
Victor
Robertson
Altus
Jackson County
Oklahoma
the Fair Association
Charles Gouce
Palmer County
Friona
Eek Robertson
A. P. Copeland
Lamb County
Amherst
Texas
J. T. Marshall
Randall County
Canyon
E. W. Jackson
Swisher County
Tulsa
W. M Houston
Hardeman County
Chillicothe
John S. Ray
Crosby County
Crosbyton
New Mexico
H. G. Hastings
Spearman
C. W. Allen
Stratford
Julius Weiling
Dumas
C. P. Pursley
Miami
The Candy Man Sells Sweets and Smiles
A nostalgic poem celebrates a candy seller who greets children with laughter and friendship. The speaker imagines choosing a life selling sweets over fame, praising the joy of running a shop that offers peppermint sticks, nougat, lemon drops, and strawberry drops to happy customers.
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Edgar A
Market Reports from Kansas City and Chicago Livestock
Kansas City and Chicago markets show mixed receipts and varying bids. Hog prices slipped slightly in Kansas City while Chicago hogs rose to about 10.65 top for 200-210 lb. cattle and calves moved mixed with steers around 13.25 and calves near 12.75. Sheep receipts high with fat lambs strong around 15.50 to 18.75 for select grades.
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Ptycee Maroc Aod
Fteehe
Kansas City
Arizona
Texas
Chicago
Associated Press
Tne
East ST. Louis
Judge Henry Bishop Ill at His Home in East St Louis
EAST ST LOUIS April 27 Judge Henry Bishop of the 108th District Criminal court is ill at his home 1510 Taylor street with a light case of influenza. His condition is not serious and he is bed confined. He is expected to return to the courtroom next Monday when several criminal cases are scheduled.
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Henry Bishop
108Th District Criminal Court
Taylor Street
Bishop
Storm causes heavy damage in Jackson Mississippi
Property damage estimated at more than $100,000 occurred in Jackson Mississippi after a windstorm swept through the area today. The UPI report notes extensive damage to homes and businesses as crews assess the aftermath.
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Mississippi
United Press
Jackson, Miss
New Service Station Opens Saturday in Sanborn Park
The Sanborn Park service station at Fourteenth and Fillmore will open Saturday morning under manager E. R. Glass. The modern facility offers greasing washing and service with Phillips Petroleum products including Phillips 66 gasoline and high grade motor oils. An opening day offer awards a half gallon of Phillips motor oil or a coupon with the purchase of five gallons of gas.
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Sanborn Park
Fourteenth and
Fillmore Streets
E. R. Glass
Phillips Petroleum
Phillips
New York Stocks Open Higher With Record Gains
Stock prices surged at the opening with New York Central up 845 points to 189 in a new high. Early advances also seen for Lehigh Valley Western Maryland General Electric General Motors American Can New Haven American Linseed and International Nickel. Consolidated Gas opened 18 000 shares at 162 and Texans Pacific rose 314 points to 144 as new highs. The session noted the New York federal reserve bank directors not raising the rediscount rate and a small total increase of 15 385 000 dollars.
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Delaware & Hudson
Wabash
Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania
Pierce Oil
Sinclair, Richfield Oi
California
Texas & Pacific Land Trust
Pan-American “B
Wright Aeronautical
Collina & Aikman
Lehich Valley
General Motors
Sterling Cables
Daweaseen Ors
New York
New York Central
Western Maryland
General Electric
American Can
New Haven
American Linseed
International Nickel
Consolidated Gas
Texans & Pacific
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Erasmus
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North Fillmore
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Mr. Tack
Ben Bynum
Landis
Erasmus Tack
Amarillo Globe
Austin
Tom Love
Dallas News
Amarillo Independent
Glenwood
Mr. Mednick
Cleveland
Fighter—Hero
Polly
Polly. E.R
Findlers
Hugh Roden
Una Merrick
Roden
Potter County
Welchel
Milt Trout
Castro County
Mr. Franklin
Franklin
Hardeman
Houston
the Candyman
Cross
BAST
ST. Louis Livestock
Liverpool
New Orleans
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Minnesota
Idaho
Bliss
Chicasto
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Rock Island
Hupr Motors Ilinois Central
Independent Oil & Gas
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Eseeee International Panert
Kansas City Southern
Kelly Springfield
Kennecott Copner
Louisiana Oil & Refining
Mack Trucks
Esresreee Marland Oil
Mexican Seaboard Co
Mid-Continent Petroleum
Middle Statea Oi
Missouri, Kaneas & Tex
Missouri Pacific
Montgomery Ward & Co
Nash Motors
Packard Motor
Pan-American Pet
Trans
Phillips Petroleum Producers & Refiners
NEW York Stock Letter
Knabe
Metropolitan Opera Company
Chickering
Gerts
Wurlitzer
Victor Records
Panhandle
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