Labor leaders urge expansion as Amarillo unions rally
Bishop Robert F. Lucey challenged labor to unite and expand organization while criticizing NRA abolition and company unions. The mass meeting at Municipal Auditorium drew over 500 as W R Williams and local officials emphasized stronger unions, better wages, and shared ownership in industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Lucey
Labor
Amarillo
Bishop Lucey
NRA
Lucey
W. R. Williams
Southwest
American Federation of Labor
Ross D. Rogers
R. EF
Bob) Gragg
W. W. Finch
J. N. Riggs
Rogers
End Fetes for Vet Minister in Silver Anniversary
Dr. R. Thomsen of Central Presbyterian Church marked 25 years in the pulpit with a week of celebrations ending in a Monday banquet and a Tuesday reception. The Detroit pastor, moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly, was praised by Dr. Joseph A. Vance for his friendship and humanity as clergy from McLean and Canyon participated in readings and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Thomsen
Central Presbyterian Church
Joseph A. Vance
Detroit
Thomson
Vance
Presbyterian General Assembly
W. A. Erwin
McLean
Robbery Fails as Boss Goes Missing in Dallas
Two men attempted to rob the Progress Laundry payroll of 1000 dollars in Dallas. Armed with a sub machine gun they asked for the safe but failed to locate the manager C. C. Peters. They fled as workers and bookkeeper Joe Hunt directed them toward the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Progress
Gladys Matthews
Hunt
C. C. Peters
Anniversary tribute praises Dr Vance and Dr Thomson in sermon
Presbyterian pastor and Amarillo moderator Dr Vance paid tribute to Dr Thomsen on his anniversary calling him a man preacher and pastor. He framed The Worth of a Man and Emersons Three Qualities praising disinterestedness practical power and courage noting the anniversary as initiation to larger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Presbytery
Vance
Thomsen
Emerson
Thomson
Detroit
Veteran General Royston offers Abyssinia aid in war with Italy
General J. R. Royston, a 75 year old veteran of four campaigns, announces from Cuba and South Africa his offer to the Abyssinian emperor to raise a brigade for service in the war against Italy. He says he has received streams of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
J. R. Royston
Cuban
South Africa
Italy
Royston
Silver Buying Policy Upheld Amid Market Collapse
Washington reports the treasury continues the congressional silver buying policy as prompted by yesterday’s London market collapse. Democrats and global financiers weigh the impact of Far East silver surpluses and the treasury’s cautious steps on purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Congress
London
Far East
Volunters Across the Union Seek Service in Natal
Officials report daily calls from Natal and Johannesburg as ex service men and trained nurses offer to join. A telegram from Johannesburg promises 1,000 volunteers and nurses, while a reply from the Abyssinian Government on service terms and pay is still awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natal
Johannesburg
Senate to Probe U S Entry and J P Morgan Role
The Senate Munitions Committee plans an inquiry into the U S entry into World War I and the currents that drew the nation in. J P Morgan is named as a potential witness for questioning about financing the Allied forces. The probe aims to inform new neutrality legislation and assess how American trade aided the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Munitions Committee
J. P. Morgan
New York
Senate Banking Committee
Munitions Committee
J. P. Morgan and Company
Silver policy defense sparks debate in Reno
Critics claim the treasury abandons the silver policy which buys until 25 percent of monetary stock is silver or the price hits 1.29. Senator Pittman of Nevada states Roosevelt would not change the program and efforts to abandon it will fail. He cites British financial control and propaganda aimed at demonetizing silver to tie to the pound for stabilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Pittman
Dnev
Reno
Roosevelt
Great Britain
United States
Treasury daily position shows deficits and rising debt
Treasury data for December 9 reports receipts of 18.43 million dollars and expenditures of 50.38 million, leaving a balance of 1.3498 billion. Fiscal year figures through July 1 show receipts 1.5673 billion and expenditures 3.3277 billion, with emergency spending noted and gross debt at 29.6059 billion, down from the previous day. Gold assets total 10.0629 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Amarillo Junior College building to rise with PWA funds
Foundation pouring awaited after Amarillo Independent School District trustees awarded the contract for the $100000 project to S F Pelton. The two story 20 room facility will sit between Twenty second and Twenty fourth avenues with main entrance on Washington Street. Local funds about 45000 to be raised without tax increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
PWA
Fort Worth
Amarillo Independent School
S. F. Pelton
Pelton
Washington Street
Guy Carlander
T. B. Gallaher
Aspironal Quick Relief for a Cold Advert
An advertisement touts Aspironal as fast cold relief that warms you, soothes runny nose and eyes, and eases discomfort. It promises gentle bowel movement to help nature throw off the cold and offers a money back trial with a family-size bottle for fifty cents at the druggist.
Redistribution of income urged by Wallace during annual report
Secretary Wallace urged redistribution of income as essential for economic recovery. He favored a larger share of national income reaching lower income groups to boost consumption and production, contrasting with AAA crop reduction as emergency measures. He called for comprehensive coordination to achieve balanced expansion and full employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
AAA
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert &. Lucey
Viola Dana
America
Miami
Fla
Jimmy Thomson
Demo Solon
U. S
Eo Dutt
U.S
Mani
Arrow
Ackburn Bros
Bach
Mussolini
Lindbergh
Garbo
Pope
Carter
Eleana
of White & Kirk Quality Footwear
I. Miller
Rice O'Neil and
Johansen
Rice O'Neil
I. Miller Shoes
T. Miller
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!