Ford plans giant Skytane plane and racing tests
The article details Henry Ford and Edsel Ford advancing a giant all metal Skytane with a 100 passenger capacity, six motors, and a top speed of 125 mph. It mentions plans to begin construction in 60 days, comparisons to Pullman comfort, and broader aims in aviation including high speed planes and national safety.
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Henry Ford
Edsel
Mayo
Ford
Mr. Carry
General Motors
Mr. Dupont
Madson
A. J. Williams
U. S. Navy
Amarillo drives toward 2000 dollar fair fund boost
Amarillo business leaders expect to near a 2000 dollar mark this afternoon as they push toward the 25,000 dollar goal to save the Tri-State fair by Tuesday noon. Subscriptions total 9,560 from 32 firms and individuals with committees assigned to collect the balance.
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Amarillo
Tri-State
Amarillo Hotel
The
Globe News
W. A. Laybourn
Rock Island
Third Street
Tyler
Taylor Streets
F. C. Shroeder
W. A. Palmer
Albert S. Brown
Amarillo National Bank
John B. Gil
L. A
County seeks injunctions to close two Amarillo area resorts
County officials announced plans to padlock two well known resorts near Amarillo. The county attorney’s office prepared injunctions against the resorts’ proprietors to restrain further operation, targeted to be filed this afternoon.
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Amarillo
Weather Forecast With Thunder Showers Cooling Trend
The forecast calls for tonight and Tuesday thundershowers and cooler conditions. Highs and lows are listed with hourly readings from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. including 67 to 81 degrees, with prior day extremes noted as 04 and 64.
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Moon
Deane
Fair Honor Roll entries and contributions list
A fragmented list shows names such as Reese Alem Lee Bivins and Ernest Thompson with varying amounts from donors, employees, and businesses. The item includes totals and multiple organizations like Globe-News Amarillo Sun and local firms such as Panhandle Lumber and Mistletoe Creamery contributing sums ranging from 20 to 1,000 with a final total near 99,660.
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Reese S. Alem
Capitol Hotel
Lee Bivins
Globe-News
Eresee
Ernest Thompson
Wilkinson and Turner
J. W. Crudgington
Ross Rogers
John Gilvin
Bill Lampe
A. Director
W. O. Gatton
Howard Ferguson
Sesesere
Panhandle Lumber Re Reeveses
Russell & Cockrell
Goulde Brothers
Amarillo Refinery
Bob Emmett
Veeee
Amarillo and Herring
Bired Norris Ewing
The
Amarillo Sun, Cash
Cabecete
J. R. Gant
Isea
Tom Nelson
Albert S. Brown
Csccacoeees
I. D. Cole
W. M. Cooper
Austin Drug Co
Wind storm damages poles along Fort Worth and Denver line
A four mile stretch between Malden and Goodnight suffered severe wind and cyclonic damage, razing over fifty telegraph poles and disrupting Denver Road traffic. Trains regained near normal service by noon as crews repaired lines. Amarillo saw a brief blackout. rainfall aided crops, while Clarendon recorded heavy rain with little wind. Roads around Lubbock remained muddy.
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Panhandle
Malden
Goodnight
Fort Worth and
Denver
Denver Road
Clarendon
Amarillo
Lubbock
Train Service Impaired by Washouts and Flood Risks
Train service into Wichita Falls on the Fort Worth and Denver line was disrupted by Sunday washouts on the Colorado and Southern line from Texline to Denver. High waters in the Canadian River at Tascosa may damage the bridge, with rainfall reported across the region and uncertainty about the bridge's status depending on New Mexico mountain rainfall.
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Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Denver
Colorado and Southern
Texline
Canadian
Tascosa
Des Moines
New Mexico
Canadian River
Childress
Wichita
Amarillo urged to fund Tri-State fair revival
Citizens rally at a mass meeting urging a quick funding drive to raise 25 000 for this year’s Panhandle exposition. Local support grows as Amarillo population of 50 000 is urged to give 50 cents per person to keep the fair afloat and avoid a drawn out campaign.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
City Today Becomes Owner and Manager of Its Water Plant
Amarillo voters learn the city has taken over the Southwestern Public Service Company water system. Deposits for service rise typical amounts around three dollars with early payment urged. Final billing will settle refunds for deposits after water system transfer at City Hall offices.
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Southwestern Public Service Company
Amarillo
Fourth and
Tyler Streets
Lubbock Boy Leads Lone Wheel Marathon to Amarillo
Alpha Wiggins 16, a mud stained rider from Lubbock, led seven youths in a nonstop Lubbock to Amarillo and back wheel marathon. He and others checked in at The News Globe after the 187 mile leg to Amarillo then 137 miles back, facing deep mud portions and pushing or carrying bikes. Mayor Pink Parrish started the event and tracked progress as riders used a motorcycle escort and auto support.
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Alpha Wiggins
The
News-Globe
Lubbock
Amarillo
Globe-News
Pink L. Parrish
Wiggins
Avalanche
Joe Nelson
Oth
Canyon
News Globe
Walter Clazener, Jr
Marvin Fann
Warner Barnes
Albert Bates
Dugan Branch
Amarillo Refining Leader Funds Tri State Fair Support
Allen of Amarillo and Wichita Falls says he will donate 1000 dollars if Amarillo residents raise 24000 for the Tri State fair fund. He urges diversification in farming especially poultry and recently toured California to study the industry. He is expected to be named an honorary Amarillo citizen for his city support.
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Reese
Allen
Amarillo
Wichita Falla
Amarillo Refining Company
Tri- State
Ietaluma
California
Voters Lightly Cast Ballots on Amendments Across Texas
Amarillo and Dallas reports show a light turnout with fewer than ten percent expected statewide. The main focus is a taxation amendment, plus proposals to abolish the fee system, raise the governor’s salary to 10000 dollars, and expand the state judiciary. Elections are at regular polling places and close at the end of the day.
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Amarillo
State Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Associated Press
Texas
Dallas
Proposal Aims to End Amarillo Taxi War With New Lines
Amarillo eyes a truce as Santa Fe railway officials submit a proposition to taxi firms. Black and White Cab's Smith Sharp says he will consult an attorney before any action. The plan suggests new parking lines and pickup zones for cab drivers.
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Amarillo
Santa Fe Railway
Smith Sharp
Santa Fe
Sharp
Blackburn ambulance and Coffee shop at Amarillo hotel
Ambulance service identified as Blackburn with phone 21 visits the Coffee shop at the Amarillo hotel famed as Famous for Food.
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Blackburn
Amarillo
Three Sunday Air Accidents Fatal Across Nation
Six people died in plane crashes over the weekend. In Newcastle Indiana a mono plane with three onboard burned after a crash, killing Lieut George Myers and two residents Paul Wise and Evan Davis. In Wichita a reserve officer survived briefly after a crash but died, while another officer was injured. In Chicago a plane fire led to deaths of George Zabriskie and James Rose, prompting talk of mandatory parachutes.
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United Press
Wichita
Kansas
Y United Prena
Newcoastle
Ind
Swallow
George Myers
Reserve Corps
Paul Wise
Evan Davis
Newcastle
Chicago
Aug
George Zabriskie
James Rose
Zabriskie
Rose
Harry Lauder Prostrated By Wife’s Death In Scotland
Sir Harry Lauder was overcome with grief in Dunon after the death of his wife of 37 years at a Glasgow nursing home. He had planned to return to the stage but yielded to deep sorrow and likely will remain out of public view. The Lauders had previously endured the loss of their son Captain John Lauder in the Somme.
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Associated Press
Dunoon
Scotland
Harry Lauder
Lady Lauder
Glasgow
John Lauder
The
Somme
Detective Recovers Stolen Money Here
Floyd Reagan of Plainview reported theft after leaving a bill fold with $15 and registration papers under a pillow in a rooming house. Detective Scott recovered the money within three hours. no charges were filed.
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Floyd Reagan
Plainview
Scott
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