Lanford insurance suit proceeds in district court
Mrs Minnie Lanford sues to collect a 2500 policy issued by Southwestern Life Insurance Co to the late E. Lanford who was killed February 11 while razing the First Baptist Church building at Ninth and Polk. Policy dated January 30, premium unpaid, delivered after death, case to go to the jury. Lanford’s mother and administrator of the estate, four children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Anna Lanford
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
E. Lanford
Sanford
First Baptist
Ninth and Polk
Mr. Lanford
Bank Robbery Trial Testimony Details Vigilante Shooting
Witness Alsup described spotting two black men near the bank on April 7 to 10 and firing on them after a bank heist. He claimed he shot to prevent a robbery. prosecutors noted no money was found, and disputes arose over co conspirator claims with A P Boyt.
Old Book on the Shelf Motif in a Silent Years Poem
A reflective verse describes a speaker who remains distant from a stern old book kept on a shelf. The tone is somber and isolated as years pass and flattery fails to bridge the gap between reader and artifact. The fragment hints at inner conflict and unfilled companionship.
Bell Telephone executives tour Panhandle area
A Dallas and Fort Worth Bell Telephone Company team spent Wednesday night in Amarillo on a Plains tour. W. L. Prehn praised rapid growth, noting changes since last year. M. P. Caldwell and J. B. Patterson accompanied, with Patterson returning to Amarillo after leaving in 1929. They planned visits to Plainview and Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Panhandle
Bell Telephone Company
Dallas and
Fort Worth
Plains
W. L. Prehn
Dallas
Bell Company
Texas
North Plains
Prehn
M. P. Caldwell
J. B. Patterson
Patterson
Mr. Patterson
Plainview
Lubbock
South Plains
Slaying of Grocer McCarrick Sparks Amarillo Homicide Probe
Witnesses describe two men fleeing after the shooting of grocer McCarrick at Lincoln and Fourth. He carried a .38 long barrel pistol found under his body. seven dollars were in his pockets. The victim died en route to a hospital as police and sheriff investigated the ambush and sought two suspects described with light hats and a gray overcoat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCerrick
A. B. Bowerman
Northeast
Third Avenue
East Fourth Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Lincoln Street
Bowerman
McCarrick
Santa Fe
Martha Joyce McCarrick
Central Junior High School
Martha Joyce
G. G. Laing
Fillmore Street
Free Patients in a 1927 Slaying Case Terrorizes City
A heavily armed cowboy butcher killed Harry Katz at his doorstep, shot Sam Tolz at Tolz market, and fatally wounded Morris Klass in a deli. Jack Cohen was wounded in the leg as Gordon fled. Police pursued him amid Jewish district turmoil. Gordon confessed but was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Katz
Tolz
Sam Tolz
Gordon
Morris Klass
Jack Cohen
Klages
Water power, world court and Russia in uneasy balance
A column cites Senator Norris against corporate control of public energy and critiques a push toward a world court. It notes Borsh may delay action, Dr. Wilson opposes apportionment changes, and Russia faces Western suspicions while praising US firms like Du Pont GE Ford for aiding its five year plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoals
Norris
World Court
Supreme Court
Europe
Senaor Borsh
Dr. Wilson
Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Russia
Britain
France
du Pont Company
General Electric Company
Henry Ford Company
United States
Mohammed
Rain Drenches West Texas and Wichita Falls
Rain fell across a wide area of West Texas with Forsan reporting three inches in Howard County. In Wichita Falls, the downpour continued through the night and into Thursday morning, totaling .79 inches with lighter rain extending to Childress and northern Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Aon
Associated Press
San “Angelo
West Texas
Forsan
Howard County
Wichita’ ‘Falls
Wichita Falls
Childress
Oklahoma
Dublin
Old Tack Returns Amid Weather Rumors and Ticket Scalp Talk
The columnist Old Tack announces he's back after a brief vacation and reports on unseasonably warm weather, mild winter indicators from squirrels and corn, and concerns about football game ticket scalping in Amarillo. He notes Texas scalping laws, possible official action, and a Pampa game plan. He also mentions a widow in distress and an upcoming Friday visit to Pampa with a banquet in his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. McQuiddy
Maj Shepard Trial Opens in Kansas City Today
The trial of Maj Charles A Shepard, army surgeon charged with murdering his wife, began in federal district court, with defense waiving arraignment and entering a not guilty plea. Twelve jurors were questioned as panel selection started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Kansas City
Kan
Charles A. Shepard
Railroads Face Financial Pressure and Possible Consolidation
The commission notes that Class 1 railroads faced a 14.2 percent drop in net operating revenue in the first eight months of 1980 amid a broader economic slump. Competition from water, pipelines, and trucks, plus slower ton mileage growth, threatens passenger losses and future demand. No carriers have pursued consolidation into two trunkline systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Banquet for Weather Prophet Invites Local Guests
A private banquet honoring a noted weather prophet will be held. The event is described as quiet and private, with attendees known to be a group of highly intelligent men. The speaker says they will attend the big football game at Pampa on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Tack
Pampa
Ranger
Help for a Young Man Seeks Room And Work in Junior College Aid
Medora Duncan appeals for a room and board arrangement near downtown for her son, a former ward who attends Junior College. He can work evenings and at night in groceries cafes or hotel settings. She seeks a quiet place with kitchenette, furnished or unfurnished, or nearby housing for herself and a helper. Call 6407.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Medora Duncan
LOOKING FOR A JOB IN AMARILLO
A 20 year old with two years of college and high school graduate seeks work in Amarillo after moving from Piedmont Missouri. He has limited experience but has clerical exposure from a bank and an insurance agency. He asks for suggestions or leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
Missouri
Amarillo
Amarillo Officials Crack Down On Ticket Scalping For Game
Mr. Rogers urges the public to report scalpers by calling 6506. An Amarillo attorney cites state and federal laws prohibiting scalping, while Mr. Rogers vows prosecution of anyone selling seats at inflated prices. Extra box seats go on sale at Gibson Drug Store at 1 pm, and 1,600 bleachers are being added on the east side for better viewing. School board urges fans to refuse scalpers and promote fair ticketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Amarillo
Gibson Drug Store
Graft Case Details Narrowed By Cross Examination
During cross examination a farmer testified his mother died soon after his arrest and his wife fell ill after being told to leave the farm and seek relatives in Frederick. He had previously stated he was paid $250 for the privilege, highlighting the graft case continued from page one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Assault case adjourned as defense and witness clash
In the Paul Haisting assault trial a witness for the state testified via Billy Burke about the girl of 12. Haisting denied the claims saying the girl never visited his cabin. The girl and relatives testified to her age. Counsel planned further argument this afternoon with a possible jury verdict tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Haisting
Billy Burke
Willis Roberts
El Reno May Get New U.S. Penitentiary
Negotiations are under way for locating a west regional federal penitentiary at El Reno Oklahoma. Sanford Bates director of federal prisons says 1000 acres government owned are involved. El Reno site is the only one under consideration. The prison would cost 8 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Ree
Washington
Dec. T
Federal Penitentiary For
Dolan Dies At Daughter's Home In Amarillo
John Henry Dolan, 75, died at 5 30 today at the home of his daughter Mrs W Hall of 1111 North Fillmore Street. A Christian Church member, he had lived in Amarillo four years and is survived only by his daughter. The body is in the care of N B Griggs & Sons pending arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Dolan
Hall
North Fillmore Street
Christian Church
Amarillo
Griggs & Sons
Mrs Glenn 80 Dies at Home in Amarillo Area
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Glenn 80 died at 4:80 this morning at her home after a long illness. A native of Alabama she lived in Texas since youth and spent 25 years in Roswell Clarendon and Amarillo. Survived by three sons all of Amarillo a sister in San Antonio and a niece. Funeral Friday 8:80 pm at home of her son with Rev Ira F Key and Bishop E C Seaman officiating. Burial Llano Cemetery Blackburn Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Glenn
Alabama
Texas
Roswell
Clarendon
Amarillo
Methodist Church
Glenn
Robert B. Glenn
N. O. Glenn
E. Q. Glenn
A. O. Fanning
San Antonio
W. B. Patterson
Ira F. Key
Polk Street Methodist Church
E. C. Seaman
Llano
Blackburn Funeral Home
E. C. Brittain
G. C. Davis
Perry Blackburn
J. W. Collins
Frank Taylor
G. H. McKinney
Auto crashes kill three at Houston
United reports three deaths in Houston last night. Motorcycle Officer J D Landry, 31, died after his bike hit a car driven by Fred Seland. J H Helman, 50, died after stepping into a speeding ambulance. Melissa Gonal es, 23, a Mexican laborer, was struck by a truck driven by N D Warren, 31, who faces intoxicated driving charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United of Houston
J. D. Landry
Fred Seland
J. H. Helman
Melissa Gonerales
Market Street
N. D. Warren
Escapee Vanderkuylen Returns to City Homes
Frank Vanderkuylen, an escaped prisoner from the state hospital for criminal insane, fled to New York City and sought shelter with his wife Lydia Vanderkuylen. She refused entry and alerted authorities, prompting a hospital and police search. Known as the mad killer, he is a 31 year old painter and decorator, admitted in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Beacon
N. Y
Frank Vanderkuylen
State Hospital
New York City
John F. McNeill
Lydia Vanderkunglen
New York
Vanderkuylen
Lydia Vanderkuylen
Heo
Panhandle Auto Club Reports Road Conditions
The Panhandle Auto Club, Inc with headquarters in the chamber of commerce notes roads are good on routes from Amarillo to Fort Worth via Wichita Falls U S 287 to Fort Worth and to Oklahoma City U S 66 to Roswell New Mexico U S 366 to Tucumcari and U S 60 to Higgins Amarillo to Clayton U S 385 Amarillo to Borger and the oilfield highway paved Amarillo to Lubbock U S 385.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
U. S
Oklahoma City
Roswell
Tucumcari
Higgins
Clayton
N. M
Borger
Lubbock
the Panhandle Auto Club, Inc
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City Livestock Markets Report Hogs and Cattle Prices Move
Hogs totals around 8 500 at Kansas City with prices 10 to 16 cents higher and top at 8.30. Cattle volume ~2 000 with calves 600. fed steers up to 25 cents, other classes steady. steers 600-900 lbs 10.50 to 18.60, 900-1500 lbs 9.25 to 19.60, cows 5.26 to 7.25, vealers 6.00 to 10.00. sheep 6 000 steady with lambs 7.00 to 7.75 per 90 lbs and feeders 6.00 to 6.85. Chicago market reports hogs 81 000, slow. cattle 6 000. vealers 8.50 to 11.50. sheep 11 000 with lamb values 7.75 to 8.85. St Louis hogs 12 500. cattle 2 000. vealers weaker. sheep 1 600 steady.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Chicago
The
Perel
ST. Louis
East
Louis
U. 5
D. A
Fort Worth
New York
Jno
F. Clark
Amarillo
Maracaibo
sseceseners _ Allied Chem, & Dye
Atlantic Refg
Sesss Eee
Allegheny Corp
Barnsdall
Allis-Chalmers
Car & Fdy
Wrens
Gulf of Penn
International
M. Locomotive
I. T. Dossess
Power & Light Core
Internat
Rad. & S
Kirby Pet
Smiting & Ref
Louisiana O. & R
Steel Fadrys Aes
Mexican Seaboard
Tel & Tel Ac
Mid-Continent
Wks & Elec
At&s. R
Panhandle P. & R
Auburn Auto
Petroleum Corp
Aviation Corp
Phillips
Bethlehem Steel
Bohn Alum, & Brass
Tae
Caltheeeabes
Borden Co
Reiter-Foster Sv Beeeeneereeee Ly Borg-Warner Seer
Esceces Vanvae
Briggs Fg. Co
Anes Ee
Royal Dutch
Scecesseneeves
Btuns-BailliesColl
Bucyrus
Anne Beens
Shell Union
Sinclair
Thee Skelly
Calif
Land Royalty San Eeewenane
Penn Oil
Ase (J ) Co
St'd of Kansas
Csss
N.Y
Chesapeake Corp
Indiana
Cri&p RR
Tener Ve
Texas Corp
Chrysler Corp
Tex Pac Ld & Trt
Tide Water Ass'deeene
Coca Cola Co
Tex Pac Cl & Gil
Cola
Fuel & Iron
Columbia G. & Ly
Wee
Columbia Grapho Berens
Warner-Quinlan —_teehee
Comwith & Sthrn
Aly
Am Superpower
Coty, Inc
Ark Nat Gas Oa
Crucible Steel Sees Ass'd Gas
Elec
Cubs Company
Eens Canadian Marconi Eli Curtiss Wright
Curt Wright
Cuban-Am
Sugar Cent Pub
Davison Chem
Baenereaee
Columbia Picture
Dela, & Hud. Co
Meee DeForest Radio
H Dei Luc & Wes
RR Ae
Detroit Aircraft Ory
Durant Motors
Ar, Field & Co
Shar Niagara
Fisk Rubber
Fos-Wheeler Inc
Eenee
St Pen. and Corp
Freeport Texas
Egis Paper
Fox Film
Air Trans
Sae
United Gas Fris
Fort Worth Livestock and New York Cotton Report
Fort Worth markets show hogs steady with top truck hogs at 8.25 while cattle yarded 4 800 with calves 2 400 as demand weak and prices easing. In New York cotton, prices rise on steady buying as December posts to 10.44 and May to 11.05 amid light selling and cover activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Liverpool
Cotton Firms in Opening Trade Across Markets
Cotton opened firm with gains as Liverpool cables showed strength. January and March futures rose to about 10.49 and 10.78 respectively before easing. By midmorning prices climbed again with May reaching 11.05, then slight declines near noon as stock market trends cooled the advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Coton
Associated Press
New Orleans
Liverpool
Avsaie Press
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Robert A. Stuart
Police’department
Charles A. Pippen
Leo Brewster
A. P. Boyt
Boyt
Him
Churl
Jook
Blan
Gray
Edgar A. Guest
Conway
Crudgington
Sheriff's Force
McCarricks
Clay Adams
Scotts Bliffs
Nebraska
Hildred McCarrick
Topeka
Kansas
Okardie
Patsy Ann
Will McCarrick
Okardhe
Doris Casner
Wheaton
Illinois
Vic McCarrick
Fort Wayne
Wolf
Hoover
Dan
R. T. Alexander
Canadian
North Pierce Street
Maj. Shepard
K. C
Wn Wy
Nenze SC
EL Reno
U.S. Penitentiary
John H. Dolan
Houston
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Idaho Russets
Colorado McClures
Atchison
San Francisco
New York Central
Jersey Central
Lackawanna
American Telephone
A. S. Steel
Westinghouse
Sears Roebuck
Shattuck
Neers
General Mills
General Otors
Ate
Signal Gillette
Razor
Tee
Glidden Co
Beeeres
Oh Gold Dust Corp
Goodyear T & Gotham
Graham
Rize Ps
Nrtha Ry Pfd
Seese
Western Sugar
Seees Ou
Hudson Motora
Seseseeees Hahn Dept
Essss
Ill Central RB Upp Motors
Inter Cement
Inter
Harv
Johns Mansville
Int
Tel & Teles
Southern RB
Kayser (Julius
Kelvinator Corp
Oy Kolster Radio
Kennecott Copper Aee
Kresge (Ss) Co
Kroger Gro
Krueger Toll
Lambert Co
Montgomery Ward
Prarey Corp
Wees
Nath Bellas-Hessi
Natl. Biscuit Co
Natl
Pow & Leght
Nor Pace RR
North America
TUG
Oliver Farm Imp
Paramount-Publix
Pathe Exchange
Packar
Penney (Jc
Pennsylvania
Pillsbury Fkr M
Pullman Ae
Radio-Keith-Orph
Remington Rand
Co Motor Car
Rep
Iron & St
Reynolds
St. Joseph Lead
Schulte
My Kay Simmons O
Sou'n
Cal Edison
Stan. Brands Inc
Gas & E
Stone & Webster
Stewart Warner
Studebaker Corp
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Ryay United Corp. . Oe
United Fruit
Union Carbide
U.S
West'house Electric
West‘house Air Br
White Motor Co
Willys-Overland
Woolworth
Fw) Co
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