Radio Commission steadying chaotic broadcasting in 1927
The International News Service reports the U S Radio Commission moves to reduce band congestion and set 25 long distance channels between 600 and 1000 kilocycles by December 1. It shifts many smaller stations to less desirable frequencies while favoring stronger outlets on the midband. The Radio Act of 1927 becomes law February 25 and temporary permits pave the way for wavelength allocations begun June 15.
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International News Service
Washington
Federal Commission
Commission
Radio Commission
United States
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Dred Scott
Chicago
Commerce Department
Congress
Texan theme stamps sales and town notes in Amarillo text
An Amarillo column reports on quick book sales for Them Texans and a profit joke about a charity check. It covers local exchanges, promotions, and a community chest, plus notes on Alimony, Lindbergh’s fame abroad, and a local athletic club debt clean-up. It also mentions reporter John Gould resigning for Wichita Falls and a newsboy named George Cass selling 850 copies for over 20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Nobles
Nobles
Amarillo Athletic Club
Grocery Stores Stay Open Late for Christmas Buyers
Amarillo shops will stay open until 9 pm tonight and tomorrow for Christmas shoppers. Piggly Wiggly and M System stores announce extended hours, joined by Johnson Groceries, Marony’s, Jitney Jungle, and Anderson and Hudson. Meat markets plan 6:30 pm close tonight and 9 pm tomorrow for buyers.
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Amarillo
James H. Futrey
Piggly-Wiggly
E. J. McCartt
M-System
Johnson Groceries and Markets
Marony's Grocery
Jitney-Jungle
Anderson and Hudson
Meat Butcher's Union
Children at home receive gifts from store purchase spree
In a storefront charity event, Mother Irvin and the home children are given one dollar each by Colonel Tack. The youngsters buy gifts for peers and staff, with many choosing keepsakes and clothing, while observers and clerks cheer the charitable effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Irvin
Charlotte Ferguson
Mildred
Lena Harris
Father Irvin
Dorothy Lee Covington
Junior Wall
Junior
Irvin
Tack
Santa Claus
Globe
Colonel Tack
J. L. Hunter
Orville
Little Billy
Kenneth
John
B.B
Hunter
Mrs. Maude L. Blackwell Buried Today
Funeral services for Maude L. Blackwell 57 of 1501 Fillmore will be at 4 p m today at Griggs funeral chapel with Rev J C Sisemore officiating. Burial in Llano cemetery. She survived by son W F Blackwell of Los Angeles and three daughters Mrs G Boney Mrs Chas Dunlap and Miss Juanita Blackwell and Mrs R B Martin of Wichita Falls.
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Maude L. Blackwell
Fillmore
Griggs Funeral
J. C. Sisemore
Llano Cemetery
Juanita Blackwell
City
R. B. Martin
Wichita Falls
Christmas Wishes Amid Small-Town News and Candid Notes
The column mixes local updates with light humor about checks from San Jacinto Creek National Bank, a suspect named Low, bootlegger cordons, and a sister's unusual marriage tale. It closes with warm Christmas wishes and reflections on family time and luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto Creek
Fourteen Indictments Return in County Grand Jury
The district court grand jury returned fourteen indictments yesterday, bringing total bills at the present term to sixty. Eighteen charges were liquor law violations and four were driving while intoxicated, defining over a third of the indictments. The rest covered a wide range of offenses.
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District Court
Grand Jury
Elsie Little Wins Tack's Poster Prize
Miss Elsie Little, 15, won first prize of 7.50 in Amarillo school poster contest promoting the Community Chest. Second went to Georgia B. Roberts, 13, and Maxine Gregg, 14, received third prize of 2.50. Over 800 pupils participated and posters were displayed at the Community Chest office and twelve local businesses.
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Georgia Roberts
Ed Roberts
Old Tack
Elsie Little
Amarillo
Community Chest
Georgia B. Roberts
San Jacinto School
Maxine Gregg
L. F. Morrison
Taylor Street
Tack
Flats gang robbery attempt ends with arrests in King County
Henry Lark and two youths Cr I Davis and Hilton Patton were seized after a failed attempt to rob the Tate family, who held about a hundred dollars. Davis allegedly gave Patton and Barnhill revolvers and Hilton Patton aided in hiding recovered money. Police expect assault with intent to murder charges alongside robbery. Confessions are being taken as officials link the group to other petty holdups.
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Henry Lark
Cr. I. Davis
Hilton Patton
Riley
Davis
Patton
Barnhill
Hilton Pattoon
Lark
Tate
Civic clubs still matter for fellowship says Amarillo leader
Guy Saunders told the American Business club at the Amarillo hotel that civic clubs no longer handle much work done by larger groups but remain valuable for the fellowship they foster. The meeting featured vocal selections by Mr. Davis and Miss Ledford with Mrs. Ted Neeley at the piano.
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Guy Saunders
Amarillo
Davis
Ledford
Ted Neeley
Illness Fatal to Thomas B Cox 56
Thomas B. Cox of 308 North Buchanan died last night after illness at age 56. He worked for a transfer company and was a member of I C O F W O W and the Methodist church. Survived by widow and one daughter. Body held at Griggs funeral parlors pending arrangements.
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Thomas B. Fox
North Buchanan
Fox
Mr. Fox
Methodist Church
Griggs
Soviet Official Blames British for Canton Executions
Moscow dispatch reports George Tchitcherin, Soviet commissar, declares Canton executions of Soviet officials and citizens must be punished and holds the British government responsible for acts of violence. The statement reflects wartime tensions and demands accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moscow
Canton
George Tchitcherin
Sport Pictures Promote Athletics in Paris Art Scene
In France sport themed art gains prominence as propaganda for athletics. Despite yearly rejections in salons, boxing scenes like Georges Pacouil’s are showcased by sporting papers to argue for displaying all sporting works.
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Paris
France
Georges Pacouil
Sporting
Certificates Given for Air Baptism
Paris reports certificates of air baptism are being issued in France to promote air travel. The Aeronautic Club of France first issued them in 1918 to members, and now air club officials nationwide urge issuing a souvenir to everyone on their first air trip as propaganda.
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Paris
France
The
Aeronautic Club of France
Air Club
Mob violence flies Hickman extradition plan across states
Taylor is flown from Pendleton Oregon to jail with Asa Keyes James Davis and Cline in pursuit of Hickman extradition from Governor Young. Officials fear public danger and keep preparations secret as reports say Hickman will be moved by train or car to the border then flown south, though officials refuse comment.
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Taylor
Pendleton
Oregon
Asa Keyes
Heman Cline
James Davis
Sacramento
Hickman
Young
California
Hickman Maintains Denial in Marion Parker Case
Pendleton Oregon December 23 William Edward Hickman, a Kansas City graduate turned kidnapper, again denies killing Marion Parker. He says he kidnapped the girl for money to enter college and claims his partner did the murder naming Andrew Cramer. Police doubt Cramer exists and search for Jane Dunning yielded no match in Los Angeles.
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United Press
Pendleton
Oregon
William Edward Hickman
Kansas City
Marion Parker
Hickman
Los Angeles
Andrew Cramer
Marion
Cramer
Jane Dunning
Kidnaper Craves Publicity Says He Calls for Fame
Ed ward Hickman, jailed in Pendleton Oregon as the confessed slayer of Marion Parker of Los Angeles, desires contact with Perry Parker to deny the child’s death. He worries about lacking publicity compared with Leopold and Loeb and fears being forced to religion, according to guard L R Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pendleton
Ore
Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Los Angeles
Perry Parker
Hickman
Nathan Leopold
Richard Loeb
Robbie Free
Chicago
L. R. Connor
Fox
Mother Days For Son After Edward Is Taken
Colonel Edwards, ex police chief, tells Mrs Hickman his parolee son Edward has been captured and will get a square deal. The mother pleads for understanding while Mary consoles her and insists a trial will prove Edward’s innocence. The family grapples with grief as they await legal proceedings.
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Charles Edwards
Edward
Marian
Hickman
Mary
United States
God
Rixey Burial Planned in Platte City Missouri
The remains of Jessie Raymond Rixey eighty eight year old Raton resident were found dead in a Palo Duro hotel room Thursday morning. The body will be sent to Platte City Missouri this afternoon for burial. His wife and three children Nadine Harry Raymond and Doris accompanied the body.
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Jessie Raymond Rixey
Palo Duro Hotel
Platte City
Santa Fe
Blackburn Funeral Home
Rixey
Raton
Nadine
Harry Raymond
Doris
Amarillo
Railways Propose Glass-Lined Milk Tank Cars
The London Midland and Scotland railways propose to convey milk in glass-lined tank cars of 3,000 gallons capacity, replacing the existing milk cans now in use.
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London, Midland and, Scotland
Just Folks S ci Edgar A Guest Christmas Reflection
Poem reflects on the swift passage of years and changing desires as children grow from toys to dress suits. Parents are urged to cherish Christmas moments while children remain young, noting Bud asks for a tie and books, while future demands shift to more adult gifts.
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Bud
Edgar A. Guest
Kansas City Hog and Livestock Markets Report
Hogs 3 000 head were active with packing sows 6.50 to 7.50, stock pigs 7.50 to 8.25. Cattle 400, calves 60, fairly active, fine fed steers 10.10 to 12.00. Sheep 1 500 strong, fed western lambs 12.90, natives 11.60 to 12.00. Also New York cotton opened firm, poultry and produce prices mixed, and a volatile New York Stock Letter noted gains in U S Steel and copper shares with overall market irregularity.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
New York
Annecott Copper
Allied Chemical
International Nickel
Houston Oil
U. S. Steel Common
Anaconda
Chile
Cerro de Pasco
Kennecott
Montgomery Ward
Foreign Exchange
New York Stocks A to Z Across Major Firms
A scan of listed companies shows heavy representation from sectors including oil, steel, autos, and chemicals. Names such as U S Steel, General Motors, Chrysler, Kennecott Copper, Texaco, Studebaker, and Union Pacific appear amid a broad roster of lenders manufacturers and energy firms.
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Miami Copper
Nash Motors
Phillips Petroleum
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Sinclair Coal, Oil
Southern Pacific
Studebaker
Texas Pacific Coal & Oil
United States Steel American Smelting
Barnsdall Corporation
A . Crucible Steel
General Motors
Illinois Central International Harvester
Kansas City Southern
Eas Mack Trucks
Middle States Oil
Missouri Pacific Packard Gra
Klircacst Pure Ofl
Esse Shell
Union Oil Southern Railway
Texas Oil
Timken Roller Bearing
Victor Talking Machine
Allied Chemical & Dye
Chrysler Fleischmann Yeast
Hudson Motors
Oi International Nickel
Kennecott Copper
Mexican Seaboard Oil
Montgomery Ward & Co
Pan-American Pet
Trans B
Radio Copr
of America
Simms Petroleum
Stewart Warner
Texas & Pacific Union Pacific
White Eagle O, & R
Willys-Overland
Funeral services for Mrs Della Hughes Kinkead
Funeral services for Mrs Della Hughes Kinkead 38 who died in Kansas City Wednesday will be held this afternoon at 3 30 from Polk Street Methodist church. Rev Walter P Jennings pastor of the Lubbock Christian church will officiate. Will A Miller Charles Austin Sam B Motlow John Trollinger Will Benton and Toney Chisum will be pallbearers.
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Della Hughes Kinkead
Kansas City
Polk Street
Controversy Over Precise Crime Control Methods
The article discusses escaped suspects and the idea of using scientific methods to prevent crime. It cites a Los Angeles pursuit of a murderer and a Santa Monica case involving a caretaker over a youth with a criminal past. It contrasts civil liberties with proposed reforms and notes music can boost activity.
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Santa Monica
Christmas Welfare Drive Organized in Amarillo
A broad coalition including the 40 and 8, Elks lodge, Santa Fe audit office, Painters Local 1338, First Baptist, Central Presbyterian, Salvation Army, Svestika club, Junior Women’s club and others mobilize volunteers to care for Amarillo’s needy families on Christmas Day. Families are listed and tracked for postholiday welfare work, with many assignments completed and more to cover by late Saturday.
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Santa Pals
Amarillo
The
Elks Lodge
Santa Fe Audit Office
Painters Local No
First Baptist Church
Central Presbyterian Church
Salvation Army
Svestika Club
Junior Women’s Club
Amarillo’s bold program for a bigger, fairer city
Old Tack outlines aims for lower utility rates and rents, more parks and streets, public lake access, a municipal pool and golf course, and stricter traffic controls. He calls for cleaner streets, new industries, and more livable living conditions for residents.
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Bivins Lake
Amarillo
San Jacinto
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Mike
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Enna
C. P. Hutchings
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
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Wichita
Times
George Cass
Cass
Cal Farley
Martin Jarret
Martin
Children Home
Mrs. Blackwell
Thomas B. Cox
Henri Duvernois
Platte City, Mo
Just Folks Sci
Whe van
Liverpool
James E. Bennett & Company
Abilene Deans
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