Ickes Warns PWA to Cancel Delayed Projects
Secretary Ickes warned the Public Works Administration would cancel or rescind allotments for communities delaying contract execution. He cited 586 nonfederal allotments, with 279 contracts returned and 307 not. Over $50 million in potential payrolls hung on slow contracts. officials said adjustments could be allowed for legal delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Public Works Administration
Ickes
Public Works Administrator
Public Works Board
Public Wars Administration
PWA
Public Works
ROOMMATE WANTED BY READER AT 714 HARRISON STREET
A reader seeks a employed responsible woman or girl to share living space near 714 Harrison Street with affordable rent. Also, a black purse lost Thursday night contained money and valuables. reward offers return of a compact fountain pen and library card.
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Tack
Harrison Street
Rail Road Rounds and Rumblings
A history of grade crossing dangers and national rail trends highlights rising accidents at unprotected crossings in the United States and Canada, alongside reports on railway finances, leadership moves, and ongoing freight and passenger service issues.
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United States
Canada
Katharine Hepburn Leads Amarillo Film Run
Two top films now playing star Katharine Hepburn with Little Women at the Paramount and Morning Glory at the Texas. The program notes the era’s musical trend and industry shifts as studios woo talent and radio competition grows.
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Paramount
Katharine Hepburn
Alice Bray
Texas
Randolph Scott
Rialto
Amarillo
Louis A. Alcott
Jean Parker
Miss Hepburn
Joan Bennett
Frances Dee
Edna Mae Oliver
Christmas Day Duty to Help the Needy and Happy
The piece urges Christmas charity for believers and unbelievers alike, stressing kindness and compassion. It notes scientific progress feeding millions, providing work and wages, and a national resolve to guard the poor from hunger and hardship. It frames communal duty as love thy brother and keeper.
Jewish Butcher in Germany Sentenced
Wiesbaden reports Ludwig Frohwein a Jewish butcher was sentenced to two months in prison for the kosher killing of meat, deemed a grave offense for following the Talmud over German law. The article notes a historic long-distance balloon flight on November 7, 1846 covering 500 miles.
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Wiesbaden
Germany
Ludwig Frohwein
Opportunity Day and The Christian Mission
A reflection on government action to provide bread and supplies, contrasting with demand and supply. Emphasizes Christian duty and reverence for the divine founder, urging all to live by Christ’s teachings and aid the needy in deeds and charity.
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Tage Letters
J. R. Brooking
North Choctaw Street
Shamrock
St.Joseph
Stewart Warner
Dada of the Stat
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Aesarillo Electric CO
Harry Copeland
Center
Ohio
Indiana
Chicago
Copeland
John Dillinger
Lima
Associated Press
F. E. Cook
Santa Fe
Company
Arlon Saddoris
Arlon le Roy
Ella Green
Dalhart
Will
Hartley
American Railway Association
Earl Walker
Liberal
Kans
Rock Island
Chamber of Commerce
Walker
William Conway
Memphis
Tenn
J. H. Stegar
Stegar
Alan
Mary Lou Wright
North Mirror Street
Elaine
Taylor Street
Dial
Mr. Stegar
Guy Bennett
James Holmes
L. R. Dee
W. D. McClure
I. M. Crotty
J. C. Montgomery
A. G. Osborn
H. 8. Pierce
W. B. Futral
Fort Worth
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
New York
London
Southern Pacific Lines
Commerce Commission
Gulf and West Texas
Fredericksburg
Rio
Joan Crawford
Hollywood
Burns and Allen
Bing Crosby
Rudy Vellee
Guy Lombardo
Lanny Ross
Baby LeRoy
Miss Fane
Dorothea Wieck
Alice Brady
Jack LaRue
Will Rogers
Dr. Bull
Mr. Skitch
Zasu Pitts
Ed Wynn
the Chief
Louise Keaton
Buster Keaton
Waco
Clyde W. Shoefer
Santa Fe Shopcraft Association
Atha
Hea Little
Wet Frances Dee Edna
Douglass Montgoa
George Caron
Kenneth Macgowar
Aery
Merian Wodacer AJ
Alcott
Paul Lukas Jean Parker Oliver Henry Stephenson
C Cooper
Chancellor
Austria
Engelbert Dollfuss
Vienna
Christ
Farth
Charles Bickford
Neil Hamilton
Guy Kibbee
Shelia Terry
Martha Sleeper
Joseph Cawthorn
Beryl Mercer
Buster Phelps
Yues
Vicks
Katharine Saichanian Jr
REX
Madge Evans
Frank Morgar
Matinez Senta
Maureen O’sullivan
Franchot Tone
Phillips Holmes
Ted Healy
Ponto
Potter's
Pierce
Bob Crudgington
Bell Telephone
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