New Ford Cars Display Saturday At Walter Irvin Inc
The 1934 Ford models go on show Saturday morning at Walter Irvin Inc showrooms at 205 Taylor Street with deliveries available immediately. President Walter Irvin announced after a trip to the Oklahoma City branch that most models will arrive Friday night for public viewing. Improvements include dual carburetion, 12 percent more horsepower, enhanced ventilation, better oil and gas economy, water line thermostats, easier steering, new body finish, upholstery, radiator, hub caps, and front window arrangement for clear visibility.
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Ford
Walter Irvin
Identification of Hart lynchers awaited by authorities
San Jose leaders not yet identified as investigators prepare to press charges after Marco Thurmond and John Holmes confessed to killing Brooke L Hart in a $40,000 extortion plot. District Attorney Fred L. Thomas warned of prosecution if proper evidence is produced. Sheriff Emig, injured during the jail assault, said no immediate arrests are planned.
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San Jose
Calif
Brooke L. Hart
Fred L. Thomas
William J. Emig
Thomas H. Thurmond
John M. Holmes
Hart
Army couples exchange wives and settle at Fort Leavenworth
The Bradfords and MacDonalds chose an exchange while both officers were stationed at Fort Leavenworth. The wives moved to Bentonville Arkansas and later formalized the arrangements before a justice of the peace. Anne Bradford remained with the Bradfords at the fort. Major MacDonald was reassigned to Berwick Pennsylvania where his new wife said they are happier now.
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Bentonville
Ozark
Arkansas
Bradford
Anne
Berwick
MacDonald
Canning Plant Nearing Operational Readiness With Inspection
The relief canning plant at 1301 West Sixth Avenue awaits federal inspection to begin operating. Local CWA workers have nearly finished equipment installation and uniforms for female workers are in progress at 223 West Seventh Avenue under Mrs. N. P. Sneed. Health certificates are being secured and watchmen timekeepers and laborers arranged as inspection is sought to be completed next week. Queen Wilhelmina remains the sole reigning queen in the world.
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N. P. Sneed
Roommate Wanted by Widow Seeks Share in Columns
A widow asks Tack for a room mate, seeking a young woman to share her living space. She describes herself as a reader of the column and requests assistance via the Tack letters page.
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Movie Listings and Stars At Local Theaters
A roundup of film showings notes James Dunn and Lillian Roth in Take a Chance at Paramount while Kay Francis appears in Mary Stevens M D at the Mission and Eric Linden stars in Flying Devils at the Texas. Victor Jory is in Smoky at the Pair and Edmund Lowe in Hot Pepper at the Rex. Other titles include The King of Wild Horses and Blonde Bombshell with Jean Harlow, and The Cat and the Fiddle with Ramon Novarro and Jeanette MacDonald.
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James Dunn
Lillian Roth
FAIR
Victory Jory
Oea Kay Francis
Mary Stey
Texas
Flying Devils
Eric Linden
Rialto
Victor Joty
Will James
Smoky
Pair
Kay Francis
Mary Stevens M
The
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King of Wild Horses
Edmund Lowe
Rex
Bailey Urges Votes for Convictions in Texas Campaign
Bailey, nearing 41, argues that most lawmakers abandon convictions for popularity and re election. He plans to vote for what he believes right, opposing Tom Connally in next summer's race. Bailey spent a day in Amarillo meeting many callers and avoiding politics, returning to Dallas late. A dinner hosted by Mr. Whittington included E A Simpson toastmaster and numerous attendees such as J R Barnhill Tom Seay Marvin Jones Grover Hill Jay Taylor and others.
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Marlin
Bailey
Amarillo
Whittington
Dallas
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J. R. Barnhill
Tom Seay
Marvin Jones
Grover Hill
Jay Taylor
J. H. McCracken
Bob Bonner
Jim Cannon
Oscar Randal
T. E. Johnson
Hal Peck
Jim Baldridge
J. D. Wrather
John L. Sullivan
W. H. Fuqua
Ed Green
Hugh Exum
Bill Askew
Lon Sellars
T. M. Montgomery
M. T. O'Neill
John Sellars
John Harper
Police Protect Suspect After Lynch Threats Reported
Witnesses describe a crowd ready to abduct a Black suspect as police move him to safety to prevent further violence. A hospital or official statement was sought to determine any additional involvement and to verify the suspect’s condition.
Cotton crop forecast rises slightly above earlier estimate
The 1933 United States cotton crop is estimated at 13,177,000 bales by the Department of Agriculture, up about six tenths of one percent from the November forecast. Production sits about 10 percent below the 1928–32 average, and 1.3 percent above 1932. The 1933 yield per acre is 208.94 pounds, highest since 1914 aside from 1931, aided by favorable growing and harvesting conditions.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Grand Jury Returns Felony Indictments
Potter County grand jury returned two felony indictments Thursday with arrests not yet made. The names of defendants were not released and the panel adjourned until next Wednesday.
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Potter County
Grand Jury
Grand
Cuban Unrest Surges as Havana Braces for Terror
In Havana on December 8 heavy detachments of soldiers and sailors moved into midtown as President Ramon Grau San Martin and other leaders faced sleepless nights. Talks with Grau supporters and opposition figures raised questions about a coup and a 50 percent native Cuban labor rule. Stores closed at midnight and security tightened as Puerto Batista met with factory workers and the American Electric Company to avert strikes amid rising tension.
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Havana
Ramon Grau San Martin
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Interior and War
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Lindberghs Leave Brazil for Miami Flight Home for Christmas
Lindberghs completed a South Atlantic passage landing on the Potengi River with crowds controlled by police. They inspected their red monoplane after motor tests and departed north along a Brazil to Caribbean route totaling about 3740 miles. Mrs Lindbergh expressed hopes to reach the United States by Christmas as Colonel Lindbergh continues as technical adviser to Pan American Airways.
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Amarillo School Warrants Payable at Banks
Amarillo schools and Amarillo College warrants totaling 5600 and 600 respectively are cashable at any city bank. George M. Waddill, school business manager, announced Friday. The warrant series dated October 1 1933 supports payrolls and related retirements. The school collector’s office is paying 6000 in current bills and a 10 note at the bank, with the December 1 payroll of 31000 in cash. A state per capita payment is due soon to cover 1932 3 salary warrants.
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Amarillo College
George M. Waddill
Texans Spend Two Weeks in Mexican Jail
E F Bandy and John Falk Randolph field army aviators recounted two weeks in Villa Acuna jail after crossing from Texas on November 17 with rancher Rutledge. They faced charges under the customs act for not declaring saddles and gear. Bandy and Falk were released on cash bonds of 250 pesos and 100 pesos fine. Rutledge remained jailed in lieu of bond.
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Amarillo Health Program Opens With Teachers Invited
The opening meeting of Amarillo's health program will be at Amarillo High School auditorium tomorrow from 9 to 12 and 2 to 4. Miss Jeanie Pinckney UT chief will speak on Teaching Health Education in Elementary Grades. FP M Hemphill will discuss health objectives and W A McIntosh will address health instruction in the elementary curriculum.
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Amarillo High School
Panhandle
Jeanie Pinckney
Bureau of Nutrition and Health Education
University of Texas
FP. M. Hemphill
Bureau of Nutrition
The
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W. A. McIntosh
Laura V. Hamner
Potter County
Alice H. Miller
University Bureau
B. M. Primer
Flexible work plans eyed for postwar recovery efforts
CWA leaders discuss expanding recreation and housing projects as a means to stimulate lagging industries and regions. The group predicts a lasting shorter work week and flexible geographic allocation to address local depressions. Hopkins cites housing development as a key emergency program avenue.
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Hopkins
Smugglers Wounded as River Fight Leads to Arrests
Smugglers were badly wounded and vanished in a river search. Alamis Jesus Avalos Jose Delgado and Domingo Alvarez were arrested near the clash. Police tie Avalos and Delgado to the smuggling ring while Alvarez and Alamis face murder charge prospects in relation to the patrolman’s death.
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Jesus Avalos
Jose Delgado
Domingo Alvarez
Avalos
Delgado
Alvarez
Likey Collaer
Roy Jackson
Melton
Texas
El Paso Smugglers Battle Patrolmen After Ambush
District Judge W D Howe voices murder prosecution for death tied to liquor smuggling. Police linked band to the Nichols case, where Customs Inspector Nichols and two others were ambushed in East El Paso two weeks earlier. Officers recovered 150 gallons of liquor seized from smugglers who opened fire as Melton and five patrolmen ordered a stop. A sniper fired from the American bank, wounding Melton in the initial volley.
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Rollin C. Nichols
el Paso
Nichols
Mexico
Melton
New Orleans Cotton and Midwest Market Updates
Cotton opened steady in New Orleans with government crop report due at 10 o'clock and prices moving from 10.11 to 10.26 before bureau estimates. Kansas City hogs and cattle showed varied, steady to higher noted. New York stock letters highlighted mixed sentiment with modest gains in some names and overall dip in grains and returns, amid a rebound expectation for coming week.
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