Fort Worth society book controversy sparks talk
A Fort Worth based novel titled The Inheritors is drawing sharp reactions for thinly disguised locals and scandalous depictions. The author, a 27 year old former Dallas area journalist now in New York, faces backlash over alleged misrepresentation and sensational content. The piece notes editorials praising and condemning the book and its West to East reception.
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Markets drift as Dow gains amid varied sector moves
Price headlines show Dow Jones averages firming with gains in rails and utilities while volume remains light. Kansas City livestock notes include hogs trading up to 6.05 and cattle steady with slow sales. lambs weak, calves steady, and dealer prices holding. Financial market entries cite a liquidation price near 1.677 and curb quotes for Amer Dynamo B share at 35 and other items.
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Farmhand seeks steady farm work with machinery skills
Letter from a nineteen year old man requesting steady farm employment. He notes strong tractor driving ability and experience with various machinery including wheat harvest work. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18.
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Collector Displays 5000 Miniature Bottles in New York
Peter Siskind plans a public showing of his 5000 miniature bottle collection, the largest in the United States. He has traded doubles with fellow collectors Ethel Merman and Jay C Flippen, noting an estimated 15000 collectors nationwide. One exhibit once insured for 100000 at the Hotel Exposition in Grand Central Palace. The prize piece is a Zombie bottle, the sole miniature of its kind.
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Nazi Leaders on Secret Mission Reported From Berlin
New York December 13 CBS broadcast from Berlin says Adolf Hitler and Joachim von Ribbentrop have departed Berlin for an unknown destination on a secret mission.
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Amarillo Fireman Endorses Hoyts Compound Relief
A Amarillo fireman Henry H. Pharris of Fire Station No. 3 testifies Hoyts Compound gave lasting relief from constipation nervous indigestion and shoulder pain after other medicines failed. He reports renewed strength better sleep and appetite and urges learning more from the Hoyt Man at Cretney Drug Store Sixth and Polk. Hoyts Compound advertised by Cretney Drug Stores with mail order option.
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Explosion Heard Near Amarillo During Routine Powder Test
Hundreds in West Amarillo heard a noon blast from a Hercules Powder Company magazine eight to ten miles west of town. Company reps said damp weather and low clouds kept the sound near ground level, noting such tests are routine to check stored powder. The piece also recalls early career of French Huguenot Pratt, journalist and diplomat in Paris and Washington.
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French Castle In Ohio Stands In Musty Glory
In the Mad River valley at Mac-O-Chee Castle locals can view an authentic four story reproduction of a European model. Built for 85000 by Donn Pratt the castle finished in 1881 features hand painted walls French fireplaces and inlaid wood floors. Though walls show wear visitors still admire the architecture and construction.
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Alma Richardson Goes to Jacksboro to Be With Ill Mother
Alma Richardson a city tax office clerk travels to Jacksboro to be with her seriously ill mother.
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Nelson Attends Perryton Chamber of Commerce Meeting
N F Nelson assistant manager of the chamber travels by bus to Perryton for the annual Perryton Chamber of Commerce meeting tonight. A separate note says married women and spinsters have a longer life expectancy after 50 than widows.
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Texas U Maps Vitamin Tests Over 3 Years
The University of Texas will conduct three years of vitamin tests on living tissue using new equipment funded by the Clayton Foundation of Houston. Dr. Roger Williams will direct the research, following his achievement in pantothenic acid synthesis.
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Permit Granted For $9,000 Home On Bonham Street
H. O. Stark received a city hall permit for a $9,000 eight room brick house at 160 Bonham Street.
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Floods Hit Adrianople Area In Thrace Turkey
Ankara radio reported heavy rains and floods continuing in Thrace. A large part of Adrianople was inundated and cut off from the surrounding country.
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Genuine Sheffield Silver tale from old British ware era
The piece explains that true Sheffield Silver is solid silver on a copper base made between 1740 and 1840, with Victorian Sheffield spanning 1840 to 1889. It warns that post 1889 pieces are not Sheffield and urges buyers to know manufacturing facts. Complete displays are at John Furbach's, 811 Polk.
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