Global retail giants expand holdings and postwar finance notes
Gimbel Brothers add Kaufmann and Baer Pittsburgh to its New York Philadelphia Milwaukee network boosting annual sales to 130 million. James Simpson borrows 17 million at 4 12 percent. New York bootleg crime case involving teens alarms postwar morals and blood pressure cures, currency crisis in France. Hoover cautions against US funding of European schemes. British evacuation of Cologne restores German housing and signals relief.
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Gimbel Brothers
New York
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Kaufmann and Baer
Pittsburgh
Gimbel
Hoover
United States
Son Born to Visitors From China in Amarillo
Mr and Mrs Terrel Adams of Tsing Tau China welcomed a son Thursday at St Anthony's Sanitarium in Amarillo. Mrs Adams and their 14 year old son stayed since October. the new baby followed a period of illness and is named later. The Adams family includes another son 17 in China and a prominent father with warehouse holdings and boat unloading contracts. Mrs Adams is sister to Mrs E J Schalk of 1205 West Nineteenth Street.
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Terrel Adams
Tsing Tau
China
St. Anthony’s Sanitarium
Adams
E. J. Schalk
West Nineteenth Street
Weather Forecast Fair With Stable Temps Through Weekend
Tonight and Saturday look for fair skies and little temperature change. The daily high reaches the mid fifties with morning around the mid thirties. Historical note shows one year ago highs near 42 and lows near 19.
Essex Coach Offers $599 Plan with $295 Down
If it’s pictures you want to see, go to the Mission. The Essex Coach ad promotes a $599 total with a $295 down payment and urges customers to visit for visuals.
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Essex
Texans Press For Inheritance Tax Repeal Faces Funding Question
Washington dispatch reports a Texas delegation pressing for federal inheritance tax repeal. Texas leaders including Speaker Lee Satterwhite and Rep. Garner clash over funding, with questions about who backs the tax abolition and credit provisions. They note Texas would seek 80 percent state tax credit and recall past banquet funding.
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Associated Press
Washington
Texas
Garner
Hig Party
Wigs and Means
Lee Satterwhite
Texas House
Texas Tax Clubs
American Bankers’ League
American Bankers’ Association
John W. Davis
Campaign
Satterwhite
Blanton
Ways and Means Committee
Banquet Tonight With City Development Board and Commissioners
The annual meeting of the Board of City Development officers and directors together with the county commissioners and city commission is set for 7 30 tonight at the Amarillo hotel. J N Riggs will lead an informal program.
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Amarillo Hotel
J. N. Riggs
Moody and May Questioned by Travis County Grand Jury
Attorney General Dan Moody and assistants C A Wheeler and Ernest May testified before the Travis County grand jury about the Texas highway situation. Four jurors had urged Moody to appear and discuss the matter.
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Dan Moody
Ernest May
Associated Press
Austin
C. A. Wheeler
Travis County Grand Jury
Texas
Famous For Food Amarillo Hotel Panhandle Meeting Place
The Amarillo hotel known as Famous For Food is described as the Panhandle region’s meeting place, serving guests and locals alike. The article highlights its role as a hub for events, meals, and community gathering.
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Amarillo Hotel
the Panhandle
DIPS AT THROTTLE ON M C RAILWAY TRAIN
Robert Savage a 64 year old engineer on the Michigan Central railroad died today with his hands on the throttle just after bringing his train to a stop at a block signal near Buffalo New York.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Robert Savage
Michigan Central Railroad
Here
Manhattan man in critical condition after car crash
Malcom Aye of Manhattan Kansas, who spends part of the year in Amarillo, is in critical condition after a automobile accident near Junction City. Reports say his condition is desperate and doubt exists he will survive. Aye owns ranches near Manhattan and cattle pastures near Amarillo and Panhandle cattlemen, with extensive business ties in Amarillo.
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Malcom Aye
Manhattan
Kansas
Amarillo
Aye
Junction City
Ele
Members back tax proposal at Amarillo luncheon
The American Business Club at Amarillo hotel voted 10 unanimous to back a charter amendment raising the tax limit to sell the 1,750,000 bond for a water system. Sir Adams urged the increase to secure water supply, and members pledged to support the election.
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The
American Business Club
Amarilo Hotel
Sir Adams
Adams
Amarillo
John L. McCarty
the Globe
Upx
Cisco and Cleburne Meet Today in Pre-Semi Gridiron
The Cisco Big Dam Loboes clash with Cleburne high in Cleburne for the pre semi finals contest. Amarillo backs Cisco to win and hopes for victory in today’s game as Forest High Dallas Waco Beaumont and today's winner advance in the race.
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Cisco Big Dam Loboes
Cleburne High School
Cleburne
Forest High
Dallas
Waco
Beaumont
Abilene Chiropractor Acquitted in County Court
Abilene chiropractor G. L. Newman was acquitted of violating the state medical practice act in county court. The trial drew notable local attention with County Attorneys Smith of Abilene and Cox of Sweetwater, plus Lee P. Pierson of Dallas, for the state medical association. Newman was defended by Judge Frank Winter of Wisconsin and Ben L. Cox of Abilene.
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Associated Free
Abilene
G. L. Newman
Smith
R. D. Cox
Sweetwater
Lee P. Pierson
Dalls
State Medical Association
Newman
Frank Winter
Wisconsin
Ben L. Cox
Brymer Named President Of Amarillo Real Estate Board
W H Brymer is the new president of the Amarillo Real Estate Board at a luncheon at the Hotel Palo Duro. Ben Short is named vice president and C P Atnoal re-elected secretary. Directors include Royce Gant H E Knapp W N Cooper John McKenzie and T M Bruner. Judge H C Reeder praised ethical real estate and Amarillo bankers during his talk.
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W. H. Brymer
Amarillo
H. C. Reeder
Death toll rises in Overton mine disaster at Birmingham
Rescue teams labor through the night at Overton mine No. 2 in Birmingham as they recover 26 more bodies bringing the total to 48. Officials fear only five remain unaccounted for after a gas explosion. Local deaths include 43 Negro and seven white victims.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Overton Mine No. 2
Overton
Virginia
Congress delays postal rate change for a year
Washington reports Congress completed action on a resolution to continue existing postal rates until the next session convenes in December. The note adds a separate item about a split Christmas recess from December 22 to January 4 and mentions immigration talk by Rep Bloom on domestic servant policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Associated Prevay
Representative Bloom
Democrat
New York
Cook
Housemaild
House
Senate
Mrs. J. C. Riders Funeral Set for Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. J E Rider 88 who died after being struck by a car will be held Sunday at 2 PM in Central Presbyterian Church with Rev Ek Thomson officiating. Burial follows in Griggsville Illinois beside her husband. Pallbearers include George Ordway and Ernest Thompson among many others.
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J. E. Rider
Central Presbyterian Church
Ek. Thomson
Griggsville
Illinois
George Ordway
Guy Saunders
Ernest O. Thompson
D. G. Hume
I. W
Davies
Allen Early
J. L. Higinbotham
J. W. Crudgington
C. M. Neely
F. M. Lefforge
Bishop FE
C. Seamon
R. C. McCallum
G. J. Irvin
Cooney Traded From Cardinals To Cubs For Keen
Samuel Breadon president of the St. Louis Cardinals announced a trade sending shortstop Jimmy Cooney to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right handed pitcher Vic Keen. No cash was involved in the deal.
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Associated Press
New York
Samuel Breadon
St. Louis Cardinals
Jimmy Cooney
Chicago Cubs
Vic Keen
Shamrock Woman Charged With Murder After Husband Slaying
Mrs J S Clem of Shamrock is charged with murder after a written confession alleging she shot her husband while he slept at their home near Shamrock. She waives preliminary hearing and may post bond. she refuses to view his body as funeral arrangements proceed.
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Shamrock
Globe
J. S. Clem
E. T. Scott
Wheeler County
Cim
Alaska
Clem
Lake Lorraine
Red Grange faces tumbling moves as injury and film row unfold
New York report tracks troubles for Red Grange near a million dollar goal. A blood vessel burst in his arm after a Pittsburgh game sparks questions about his health. Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America threatens to block his film debut if escrowed $300,000 is deemed bank publicity. Grange plans Detroit medical consultation. Boston Herald cites teammate dissension as a factor in a poor showing. George Ade defends college football against professionalism.
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Associated Press
New York
Red Grange
Wheaton
Chicago Bears
Pittsburgh All Stars
Pittsburgh
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America
Arrow Pictures Inc
Grange
Detroit
Boston Herald
George Ade
Washington
Red
Ade
Ublic
Teachers to Hold Last Meeting of Year Saturday
Amarillo schools will dismiss Friday December 18 for Christmas and resume January 4 as announced by W A McIntosh superintendent. Teachers will meet at 9 am Saturday and hear a speaker from the Community Chest and Mayor Lee Elvins on the proposed city charter amendment.
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W. A. McIntosh
Amarillo
Community Chest Organization
Lee Elvins
Doctor’s Morphine Supply Stolen in Office Break-In
Dr. E. A. Johnson’s office in the Puckett building was broken into last night. The thief cut the screen, crawled through the transom, searched medicine cases, and stole the entire morphine supply leaving the main door open and lights on. No other items were taken.
No Harmony Here In Oklahoma City Divorce Suit
Oklahoma City attorney W. T. Music files for divorce from Sable Music alleging lack of harmony in their home. The action cites marital discord as the basis for the split and seeks court relief.
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The
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
W. T. Music
Tosfiy
Sable Music
Police seek photograph to identify severed head mystery
Chief Cain in Stephenville Texas wires Stephensville sheriff for a head photo after a youth's severed head found in a sack near Amarillo. Families in Amarillo report missing men Cotten and McPherson, while locals fear the victim may be their son. officials expect a possible arrest within 24 hours.
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Clark Cain
Stephensville
Texas
J. W. Cotten
Spruce Avenue
M.D. Cotten
Ramrillo
Cairn
Amarillo
Cain
Cotten
McPherson
Associated Press
Stephenville
Erath County
Hassell
Three Local Poison Deaths Reported in Dallas
Dallas authorities report the death of Robert L. Booth, 32, from poison after weeks of job hunting. A third similar case is noted with Mrs. Thos. K. Randall, 29, dying from a pistol wound while ill. Mrs. Elmer Pace, 35, drank poison in the presence of her three children.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Robert L. Booth
Thos. K. Randall
Elmer Pace
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