Weekly Farm Bulletins Show Price Reports to Curb Profiteering
Washington reports reveal farm administration will issue weekly price lists for both consumer and farmer prices on food and textiles to counter profiteering and tax pyramiding. Hugh S. Johnson pressures mine operators and labor to end coal strikes while a public code hearing for the coal industry nears, with 18 bituminous codes moved to August 9.
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Washington
Hughs. Johnson
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Johnson
Recovery Administration
NRA
NRA plan in Texas outlined by Tutt brief notice
United Press reports E. L. Tutt head of the Texas department of commerce bureau outlined the NRA plan in Texas in a brief notice. The item references exploration of profiteers and directs readers to Page 2 HIT PROFITEERS for more details.
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United Press
NRA
Texas
E. L. Tutt
Department of Commerce Bureau
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
Amarillo and vicinity expect partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday. West Texas west of the 400th meridian also has chances of thunder showers, while New Mexico sees unsettled weather with showers and thundershowers north and east portions. Highs reach 75 and lows around 66 by early afternoon.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Per Hour Contracts Not To Be Abrogated By NRA Rules
The NRA ruling allows firms to keep hour based contracts if they specify a set weekly hours, while urging those with unspecified hourly pay to fit within maximum hours to spread work. Richberg says contracts cannot be abrogated and Blue Eagle approval remains possible for compliant employers.
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NRA
Washington
Recovery Administration
Donald R. Richberg
The
Roosevelt
Richberg
Texas Railroad Commission to Hear Gas Rate Increases
Lon A. Smith said the Texas Railroad Commission will not push rate hikes but will review gas rate cases on their merits. Amarillo gas firm and West Texas Gas sought NRA code guidance claiming prices must rise to offset higher costs, while the commission emphasized fair value and proper hearings.
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Austin
Lon A. Smith
The
Texas Railroad Commission
NRA
R. E. Wertz
Amarillo Gas Company
West Texas Gas Company
Dalhart Gas Company
Smith
Railroad Commission
Kidnay by Installment Ends Kidnapping Case
Nathan Baskowitz the sports promoter was freed after his captors demanded 35000 dollars. He offered 2000 dollars in time claiming credit, while police noted his family’s marked money and ongoing cooperation. In Albany threats to kidnap Edward J. OConnell or his brothers were reported, tied to the ransomed youth.
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New York
Nathan Baskowitz
Baskowitz
Artie
Albany
N. Y
Edward J. O'Connell
O'Connell
John J. O'Connell, Jr
O’connells
Urschel Kidnapping May Involve $30000 Ransom
Oklahoma City reports pry eyes focus on St. Louis and Tulsa as investigators probe a $30,000 ransom claim for oil executive Urschel. John G. Catlett Tulsa Democratic leader refused to discuss involvement in paying the ransom.
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Urschel
Oklahoma City
Charles F. Urschell
St. Louis
Tulsa
John G. Catlett
Amarillo NRA Drive Plans Unfold With Speakers Bureau
Four minute speakers will tour civic clubs churches theaters and other meetings to promote the National Recovery Administration drive in Amarillo. George E. Broome heads the speakers bureau with Bill Day arranging appointments and Mason King coordinating seven city zones and volunteer canvassers.
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NRA
Civic Club
George Broome
Movement For A
Bill Day
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Broome
Roy Cullum
Cleo Clayton
Information Bureau
Mason King
Army of Workers
C. S. McKeig
Fred H. Galle
Lewis Fields
H. G. Wilson
H. E. Smith
C. M. McCullough
Johnson Shirked Oil Code Defies Price Regulation Push
Oscar Sutro of Standard Oil California told the recovery administration that Hugh Johnson’s oil industry code does not solve industry problems. He argued the plan increases burdens and avoids liberal administration aims, urging price fixing as the key issue. Sutro highlighted disputes with Standards of New Jersey and Indiana, Texas Company, and Royal Dutch Shell. C E Arnott of Socony Vacuum suggested retail employees be covered by the blanket code rather than the 40 hour week.
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Washington
Oscar Sutro
Standard Oil Company of California
Recovery Administration
Hugh S. Johnson
Johnson
Sutro
Standards
New Jersey
Indiana
Texas Company
Royal Dutch Shell
Cc. E. Arnott
Socony Vacuum Corporation
Local NRA Answers Clarify Wage Rules for Amarillo Businesses
Amarillo leaders and a newly formed NRA information bureau answered questions on wage rates and hours under the code. They advised paying 7.50 for a part time 17 year old, and confirmed flexibility for small firms while noting compliance on minimums and hours.
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Amarillo
Horace M. Russell
Russell
Dalhart Sees Drouths End in Dry-to-Wet Shift
Amarillo remained the Panhandle’s dry spot as rains spread north and east. Dalhart joined the wet list with an inch of rain late Wednesday while 8th Francis reported three inches. Denver’s Union Station flooded and trains were delayed as scattered showers hit Wildorado Vega Adrian and Tucumcari.
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Amarillo
Panhandle Plains
Francis
Dalhart
Denver
Colo
Union
Fort Worth
Texline
Tascosa
Panhandle
Union Bus Company
Claude
Washburn
Rock Island
Wildorado
Vega
Adrian
Glen Rio
San Jon
Tucumcari
Hold Up RFC Jobs In Amarillo For Several Days
Regulatory changes by federal relief administrator Harry L. Hopkins paused RFC work in Amarillo Thursday noon with plans to resume Monday morning. Potter County relief officials said most projects were halted to implement new accounting and administrative procedures effective August 1.
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Harry L. Hopkins
RFC
Amarillo
J. O. Gulekie
Potter County Relief Committee
Federal
Texas
77 Cent Tax Rate Limit Set for Current Year
The Texas state tax rate for the current year is fixed at 77 cents per $100 of value, up eight cents from last year's 69 cents. The levy allocates 35 cents to the general fund, 35 cents to the school fund, and seven cents to the Confederate pension fund. The board of education set scholastic apportionment at $16 per capita, with deficits exceeding $5 million in the general fund and over $3 million in the Confederate pension fund. The rate was set by the automatic tax board of the governor, treasurer, and comptroller based on expected receipts and expenditures.
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Austin
General Fund
School Fund
Confederate Pension Fund
State Board of Education
Biggest Train of All To Fair in Prospect at Present Selling
Reservations for the third Globe News tour of the world fair are rising with interest from New Mexico Oklahoma and the Panhandle. Mason King tour manager and Miss Loise Black are handling deposits of 10 at The Globe News with balance due by August 15. Checks go to Wilbur C Hawk sponsor. Price remains 67.50 from Amarillo despite higher Pullman rates. Details available from The Globe News advertisements or Mason King and Miss Black by phone 6262.
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Globe News
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Panhandle
Texas
Mason King
Loise Black
The
Wilbur C. Hawk
Amarillo
Pullman
Here
Chicago
Miss Black
Exemptions In NRA Campaign Wages Rule
Executives earning over 35 dollars weekly registered pharmacists and other professionals plus outside salesmen are exempt from the temporary NRA code for retailers. The code does not apply to them so they do not get overtime pay beyond 40 hours and face no hourly limit.
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Mr. A
Mr. B
Adjustment Committee
Washington
National Recovery Administration
Want Ads Spotlight: Sell Used Stock Saddle Cash Treated Tires
News oddities note a buyer willing to PAY CASH for a used Stock Saddle. A hose sprayer for garden pests is offered under classification 35. A local firm ad promotes retreading tires at special weekly prices. A new classified contest titled Chuckle Ads is announced on the Want Ad Page.
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WANT
Heat hits 100 in shade as July 31 record tops
Arthur Brisbane notes New York thermometer climbs to 100 in the shade marking the hottest July 31 on record. He cites 1917’s 98 degrees and links the heat to national events while Mexico unveils a six year prosperity program led by Plutarco Calles with a US trade accord and plans for continental economic cooperation. Page 5 today.
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New York City
Mexico
Plutarco Elias Callies
United States
Calles
Full Inquiry of Ballot Due in New Orleans
New Orleans August 3 A complete investigation of the November 8 general election will be conducted by District Attorney Eugene Stanley leader of anti Long forces. He plans to examine all 262 New Orleans ballot boxes after discrepancies were found between certified votes and ballots cast in court.
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New Orleans
U.P
United States
Huey P. Long
Eugene Stanley
Stanley
Arlington Downs To Get First Race
The Texas racing commission tentatively set October 19 to November 11 as the first Texas racing meet under the new wagering certificate law. The initial permit will go to W D Wegagoner, operator of Arlington Downs between Fort Worth and Dallas, which will host the meet.
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Austin
Texas Racing Commission
Texas
W. D. Wegagoner
Arlington Downs
Port Worth
Dallas
Denver Flood Sweeps Lower City After Cherry Creek Breaks
A cloudburst flooded Denver after Cherry Creek breached barriers along its route. The Castlewood Dam released 6000 acre feet of water, forcing 5000 people from homes and leaving power and transit cut as downtown businesses burned by candlelight. No deaths reported.
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Denver
Cherry Creek
Here
Color Boulevard
Logan Street
Robert W. Speer
Mathieson
Claude Hill
Champa Street Bridge
Candle Light
South Platt River
Denver Country Club
Cherry Hills
Castlewood
Hugh Payne
South Platte River
City Auditorium
Contracts Set for 31 New Navy Ships
The Navy Department awarded contracts for 21 ships to private yards and ordered 10 ships built in government shops. Financed by a $238,000,000 public works allotment, the program aims to expand the fleet toward London treaty limits and provide thousands of jobs in shipyards.
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Washington
U.P
Navy Department
United States
Free Golf School Pupils Return For Second Lesson
The Globde News Free Golf School saw near full attendance at four courses River Drive Amarillo Country Club Wolflin Park and Indian Hills in morning sessions while some original pupils failed to report. Over 300 are enrolled and evening classes at 7 will conclude the second series. Pros praise renewed turnout as evidence of serious interest in the sport.
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Globde News Free Golf School
River Drive
Amarillo Country Club
Wolflin Park
Indian Hills
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Farm Administration
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O’connell
Knotty
NRA Council
George E. Broome
Broome Electric Company
J. M. O’brien
Trades Council
King
Standard Oil
Q—Mr. A
Will & Ass
Drouth
Southeast Panhandle
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Guleke
Gulerie
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W. J. Kelly
Julius Dorenfield
Llano Cemetery
Arthur Brisbane
Mr. O'Connell
Florida
King Feature Syndicate, Inc
America
Globe
Brisbane
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