Woman’s Skill Seen Easing Mint Director Job
Washington December 15 Miss Mary O Reilly has long dominated the Director of the Mint office by efficiency and judgment. The $8000 a year appointive post oversees mints and assay offices, directs personnel, and compiles production statistics. Grant a longtime holder of the post notes O Reilly’s influence, while her antique collection fills the director’s crowded office.
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Judge Refuses Injunction In Swiss Oil Case In Texas
A Dallas based Swiss Oil Corporation sought to block Texas Railroad Commission proration orders. Judge W F Robertson declined the injunction leaving a possible appeal. Seven oil firms face parallel actions as tense East Texas field enforcement continues amid legal battles.
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64 Rattlers Fished Out Of Den At Sterling City
A den of rattlesnakes near Sterling City yielded 64 reptiles captured by five men using poles with fish hooks. Some snakes showed 15 rattles. Participants included Max Benge John Edwards Bill Pate Lee Angle and E U Fritz from nearby towns.
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John Edwards
Bill Pate
Lee Angle
Fort Worth
E. U. Fritz
Financial warning prompts school salary cuts to dodge deficit
A committee warns the school system faces a deficit unless tax collections improve. With 12 months ahead needing about 495000 cash plus 40000 existing debt, the group fears a 235000 deficit even if state aid and taxes rise. They urge reviewing salaries, especially higher brackets, and delaying further payments to avoid financial danger.
Counterfeit Pennies Reported in Boston Market
Counterfeit pennies have appeared in Boston, signaling a downturn in the local counterfeit industry and a note of concern over the circulating currency. Local vendors report dubious coins in recent transactions, prompting caution among cashiers and shoppers.
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Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Ad
An old ad promotes Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine as a quick cure for a cold. It claims four actions including opening bowels killing germs relieving headache and toning the system. Appears in a pocket size cellophane wrapped box available at drug stores.
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Winter Cold Grips Much of Nation with Chicago Suffering
The Associated Press reports a severe winter spread across the nation with temperatures near zero or below in the Midwest. Chicago records deaths and firehouse smoke incidents as Milwaukee inmates flee a snowbound aged home while relief arrives on the Pacific coast.
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Carnera to Be Welcomed by Fort Worth Italian Colony
Primo Carnera, boxing's giant, arrives in Fort Worth tonight to meet Consul A Ortolani and other Italian colony members. He will box Joe Rice in a ten round match Monday night with a special Italian cheering section prepared at the arena.
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Tokyo Fire Tragedy at Store Amid Panic and Death
A fire at a Tokyo store trapped 1,300 workers and many customers. one woman attempting a drain pipe escape died while others leapt to their deaths. In the chaos, troops with bayonets forced back frantic relatives as bodies tumbled to the street.
Noted Visitor Addressed Amarillo Parents and Teachers
Mrs. Charles E. Roe of Denver field secretary for the National Congress of Parents and Teachers attended a luncheon at Central Presbyterian Church hosted by the Amarillo Council of Parents and Teachers. She led a discussion on Our Parent-Teacher Associations and will lecture Friday night at Amarillo High School on The National Congress of Parents and Teachers Its Activities and Achievements. The public is invited to the 8 o clock lecture.
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Mrs Minnie Griggs to be buried in Wichita Falls
Burial services for Mrs Minnie C Griggs 52 of Magenta will be held Saturday in Wichita Falls. Her body at Griggs Chapel will be forwarded Saturday morning over the Fort Worth and Denver Railway to Wichita Falls. She is survived by her husband O B Griggs and a son W H Griggs of Fort Worth. She was a member of the Methodist church and the G L A railroad order.
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Wichita Falls
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Pampa Visit Planned by P T A Leaders
Officers led by Mrs J E Riggs district president Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers and Mrs George B McLellan Amarillo Council president will visit Pampa on Saturday.
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Amarillo
Pilot Dies In Snowstorm Crash At English Field
Two TWA pilots attempted a mail and express run through a snowstorm at English Field. They overshot the field and possibly tried to land in a snow covered plowed field two miles south. Bowen regained consciousness briefly after the crash. Montee had ten years of flying experience and both men had over three years as TWA pilots.
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P. T. A. Affair Postponed Due to Weather and Illness
The River Road and Glenwood Parent-Teacher Associations postponed their planned entertainment this evening because of bad weather and illness among participants.
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3.2 Beer Bill Advances Through House Committee
Democratic leaders push for wine bill passage as Ways and Means approves revision of the Volstead Act to legalize 3.2 beer. Collier plans a new measure for a Tuesday vote with a projected $175 million annual revenue, liquor licenses raised and new wholesale and retail fees.
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