Amarillo City Water Plan Delayed Over PWA Deadline
Amarillo leaders postponed a bond election for a $150 000 water and fluorine remover plant to avoid missing a Jan 1 1939 construction deadline. Mayor Ross T. Rogers said federal funds chances are vague and the city will await a better opportunity as PWA rules require timely elections and possible reallocation if not held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Cit Commission
PWA
Ross TD. Rogers
Fort Worth
George M. Bull
H. R. Smith
Washington
Bull
Rogers
Oil Prices Cut in East Texas as Commission Slashes Production
Humble Oil and Refining, a major Panhandle crude buyer, revised its price schedule for 40 to 45 gravity oil, raising top prices by two cents per degree above 40. Other Texas fields followed with lower East Texas prices and new gravity-based differentials. Houston reports show Texas Company posting 1.25 dollars per barrel for East Texas crude, with Stanolind and Humble matching cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastrule
Texas
Humble OW & Refining Company
Panhandle
Gray and Wheeler
Carson
Hutchinson
Humble
Phillips Company
Houston
U.p
Texas Company
East Texas
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Stanolind Crude Oil and Purchasing Company
Stanolind
James Anderson
West Central
Gray
Hutchinson County
Conroe
Ball
Raccoon Bend
Satsuma
Gillock
Cedar Point
Fairbanks
Turtle Bay
Anahuac
Dickinson
Refugio
Miranda
West Central Texas
Gray County
Philharmonic Director Due in Amarillo
Murray Meeker, composer-director, arrives Saturday to become conductor-manager of the Amarillo Philharmonic Orchestra. The native Kansan will direct the orchestra and lead the annual campaign, aiming for full-time service and modern and classic works during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Philharmonic Orchestra
Murray Meeker
Meeker
Holden
N. Y
Kansas City
Wichita
Kan
Thurlow Lieurance
Minneapolis Symphony
The
Philharmonic Association
Kansan
Jess
Ted Shawn
Men Dancers
Amarillo
New Mexico
Dies Committee Demands Bridges Deportation
Chairman Martin Dies of the Dies Committee urged Secretary Frances Perkins to deport Harry Bridges, Pacific Coast director of the CIO, saying the committee authorized action after a witness testified Bridges cursed the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Martin Dies
Texas
House
Frances Perkins
Harry Bridges
Pacific Coast
Committee For Industrial Organization
Miss Perkins
Dies
Department of Labor
Bridges
United States
Cranium Crackers Word Puzzle Twist
A playful word puzzle asks which blocks in a sentence form a true statement. It presents groups like Gouache pizzicato trope syncope as options and hints at mappings to painting, military, cooking, or architecture.
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Heliogabalus
Comus
Taurus
Artifex
Sofia
Bangkok
iFex
Yokohama
Turkey
Siam
Albania
China
McFarlane Fails in Texas District Race
Representative W D McFarlane charged that five thousand Republicans voted in the last Saturday's Democratic election to defeat him in the Thirteenth Texas District. He was defeated by Ed Gossett of Wichita Falls by two thousand one hundred ninety seven votes. total ballots cast 56 879 across 15 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
W. D. McFarlane
Texas
McFarlane
Roosevelt
Ed Gossett
Wichita Falls
Drive Launches for Amarillo YMCA Project
A two fold plan to build youth facilities and a recreation center aims to establish a YMCA in Amarillo. Local steering committee members say the move broadens YMCA programs for families and seeks a suitable location before fundraising for a pool and gym. The group will gauge public interest before defining concrete steps.
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Amarillo
Grover Good
Southwestern
Good
Porter Underwood
Allen Early
I T
United States
Farly
Mie Landergin
Sixteenth Avenue
Polk Street
Early
Underwood
Bill Conway
Bert Levy
Guy Carlander
Bill Pheiffer
European powers move to prevent war amid Czechoslovak crisis
In London and Paris, Britain and France announce emergency measures to deter German aggression and prepare for possible war, agreeing on a coordinated diplomatic and industrial mobilization. British and French cabinets authorize intensified actions while leaders plan further talks with officials from the United States and other allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
France
Europe
Romes
Tmeountries
Forfeign
Germany
Jouth
Czechoslovakia
Britain
Franer
Czechoasciak
Saturday Girl
Srisnire Ttagaki
Downing Street
Charles Corbin
Viscount
Halifax
Paris
Neville Chamberlain
Balmoral
Scotland
George VI
Joseph P. Kennedy
United States
Neville
Two Gunmen Killed In Wild Exchange With Deputies
In Indianapolis three deputies halted a taxi inquiry when two armed men opened fire. The deputies returned fire and killed both gunmen, none of the officers injured. Authorities tentatively linked the men to Earl Linglsay and William Davis from Council Bluffs Iowa. A vehicle with Arkansas plates and a police dog were found with the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Robert Wharritt
Earl Linglsay
William Davis
Council Bluffs, Ta
Peegs
Okla
Arkansas
Insurgent Seaplanes Strike Alicante Port
On August 30 insurgent seaplanes attacked the Port of Alicante on Spain's Mediterranean coast, killing three workers and destroying two warehouses before government anti-aircraft guns repulsed the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Alicante
Spain
Mediterranean
Fire Civil Service Considered by Amarillo Officials
Fire and police leaders in Amarillo weigh civil service for their departments. Firemen have studied models in El Paso and Dallas and met with Mayor Rogers. police favor the move though no committee has yet discussed it with officials. An amendment vote would be needed, with pensions already a point of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Ross D. Rogers
el Paso
Dallas
Texas
City Commission
Fire Department
Ross
Minstrels To Help Crippled Children in Amarillo
The Crippled Children's Council of Amarillo announces a professional minstrel show in November to raise funds. Rehearsals start within 10 days under Oma Link Rowley with 8 end men and a 40 voice male chorus. The production features new gags, costumes from a Philadelphia firm, and a Gay 90s number. Paul Ellis of Amarillo College will sing in the pallet number. Date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yessir
Crippled Children’s Council
Amarillo
G. A. McCullough
Oma Link Rowley
Philadelphia
United States
Airline Revenue Rises At Amarillo Offices
Transcontinental and Western Airlines and Braniff report a roughly 20 percent rise in revenue at the Amarillo ticket office for January through August 1938 over the same period a year earlier. Vernon L. Gunn predicts August will reach a new revenue peak. Build Now! See John Maynard Lumber Co. for estimates.
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Transcontinental and Western Airlines
Braniff Airlines
Amarillo
Vernon L. Gunn
TWA
John Maynard Lbr Co
W. 5Th
Labor Parade and Dance Planned for Labor Day
Central Labor Union prepares a city wide parade next Monday morning with 27 to 30 craft groups expected to attend. A 9 o clock meeting will report finals entries while a dance at The Nat will cap the observance after the parade at 11 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Central Labor Union
Perk" Rogers
Ernest Rollins
Amarillo
Rogers
Flood Toll Rises as Mexico City Faces Mass Displacement
In Monterrey and Brownsville reports, 19 people are dead and thousands displaced after floods and a hurricane strike. Rescue teams search wreckage as Rio Santa Catarina bursts its banks and floodwaters threaten the Rio Grande frontier communities and shelters fill with homeless residents.
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Monterrey
Mexico
Ang
Red Cross
Rio Santa Catarina
Rio Grande
Timoteo Hernandez
Hernandez
Brownsville
Rio Grande Valley
San Juan River
Rio Grande City
San Juan
Widow of Creek Indian millionaire pleads poverty in court
Anna Laura Barnett widow of Jackson Barnett the Creek millionaire asks for mercy over a 15 000 judgment tied to legal fees for her failed appeal to annul her marriage. Court commissioner Kurtz Kaufmann defered ruling and kept case open as she cites $40 rent from an Oklahoma farm and her daughter’s 90 dollar monthly income. She faces eviction from Barnett’s mansion after his death.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Anna Laura Barnett
Jackson Barnett
Kurtz Kaufmann
Paul R. Hutchinson
Kauffmann
Hutchinson
Barnett
Eleven Miners Rescued From La Peregrina Mine Cave-In
Eleven miners trapped by a sand and rock collapse at La Peregrina mine in Guanajuato were rescued yesterday after suffering thirst and hunger since the cave-in occurred on Thursday. Local authorities coordinated the response with mining officials and rescuers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guanajuato
Mexico
la Peregrina
Rooseveltian Purge Tested In Two Coast Primaries
The Roosevelt campaign seeks liberal lawmakers in Democratic primaries on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. In South Carolina Senator Ellison D. Smith faces backing from the president while California’s race centers on McAdoo's pension plan clash with Downey and other New Dealers. Outcomes affect Georgia and Maryland races and test presidential influence in shaping Senate contests.
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Roosevelt
Atlantic
Pacific
Ellison D. Smith
Carolina
William G MccAdoo
California
Hnd
Smith
Guy Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
Senate
Georgia
Maryland
George
Tyding
McAdoo
Sheridan Downey
John W Preston
John W Mellen
Sheppard
Texas
Treasury
Morgen
Ray L. Riley
Philip Bancroft
Farmer
Frank F. Merriam
George Hatfield
Seversky Bets Flight Record Won’t Stand
Alexander P. De Seversky declares the 10 hours 3 minutes 7 seconds record from New York to Los Angeles will be broken soon by an Army pursuit ship. He notes the monoplane for Jacqueline Cochran can fly 3 000 miles without refueling and argues for long range escort aircraft to defend bombers. He estimates speeds over 300 mph and expects Jacqueline Cochran to prove the Bendix Dash flight speed.
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Los Angeles
Alexander P. de Seversky
New York
Jacqueline Cochran
Spain
China
Seversky
Jacky
Three Injured in Barnsdall Refinery Blast in Odessa
An explosion and fire at the Barnsdall Oil refinery in Odessa injures three men Glen Carlton Robert Brooks and Scott, all refinery employees. The blast caused about 400000 in losses and damage.
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Odessa
Alig
Barnsdall Oil Corporation
Glen Carlton
Robert Brooks
Scott
Fleet To Be Adequate After Building Program Says Leahy
Admiral William D. Leahy announced in the Army and Navy Journal that after the current expansion the U S fleet will be adequate to deter any foreign naval threat. He cited a homogeneous, well balanced fleet with modern weapons, and Secretary Swanson detailed authorized totals: 18 capital ships, 8 carriers, 18 heavy cruisers, 28 light cruisers, 144 destroyers, 56 submarines, totaling 272 ships and 1,517,480 tons.
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Washington
William D. Leahy
United States
Leahy
Army and Navy Journal
Swanson
Weather outlook by Mr. Collman foresees slim moisture
Mr. Collman says chances for considerable moisture are very slim. Slight sprinkles may occur but no real rainfall is expected. It will be partly cloudy and slightly windy with relief from heat. The maximum temperature today should not exceed 90 degrees.
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Mr. Collman
Weather Summary for Amarillo and West Texas Loop
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with some scattered showers possible in the southwest. New Mexico remains partly cloudy to tonight and Wednesday, with little temperature change. Maximum 81, minimum 61. See E A Regal Co for FHA loans.
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Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
James O Guleke Services Set for Wednesday Afternoon
Funeral services for Amarillo attorney James O Guleke prominent Mason and benefactor will be held at 2 30 PM tomorrow at Central Presbyterian Church Dr R Thomson pastor will officiate Pallbearers include Col Ernest O Thompson Carl S Maker John Snider Ben T Morning Charles Ware Ernest T Miller Far Fuqua and John McKnight The body arrived this morning and will lie in state at N S Griggs and Sons Funeral Chapel until one hour before the service Burial will be at Llano Cemetery with N S Griggs directing Honorary pallbearers are Amarillo High School 25 Year Club members Dave Park John Bovee Terry Thompson Morris Browning Milton Cox John Crudgington and Thomas L Lands.
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Bar Association
James O Guleke
Amarilla
Central Presbyterian Church
R Thomson
Col
Ernest 0 Thompson
Carl S Makerc
John Snider
Ben T
Charles Ware
Ernest T. Miller
Far Fuqua
John McKnight
Amarillo High School
Dave Park
John Bovee
Terry Thompson
Morris Browning
Milton Cox
John Crudgington
Thomas L. Landis
Sheriffs Converge for Texas Association Convention in Amarillo
More than 500 peace officers are expected at the Texas Sheriffs Association annual convention in Amarillo Thursday through Friday. Early arrivals include Sheriff Love Kimbrough of Brady and Sheriff Ira Herd of Refugio. The program features Senator Tom Connally, a John Snider barbecue, lie detector demos, Palo Duro Canyon trip, dances, and pistol shoots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Sheriffs’ Association
Amarillo
Love Kimbrough
Brady
Ira Herd
Refugio
Bob Daniels
Edinburg
Joe L. Ray
State Organization
F. A. Gormley
National Auto Theft Bureau of
Dallas
Bill Adams
Herring Hotel
Gib Landis
Tom Connally
John Snider
Palo Duro Canyon
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PWA Snag
Mayor Rogers
Russells Rental Library
YMCA
Democracies of Europe
Minstrels
Sambo
Witchcraft
Sharleen Barker
Beautiful Queen
Horrible Witch
Municipal Auditorium
Cotillion Clib
Fox Drug Company
U. 5
E. A. Regal Co
James O. Guleke
J. B. Arnold
Father Drees
Ross Rogers
Cris Fox
Paso
Liquor Control
Sheriffs
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