Amarillo Christmas decorations contest judged lights to 10 p m
Amarillo homeowners produced many original lighting displays as judges continue evaluating home decorations for the holiday contest. Winners will be announced as judging finishes with a 10 p m rule kept all week. The event, sponsored by local groups, offers 200 dollars in prizes.
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News-Globe
Dry Shakeup in Washington on Prohibition Enforcement
Senate leaders map agenda for Detroit convention as Senator Harris from Georgia presses a resolution for a report from the law enforcement commission before new funds are allotted. Attorney General Mitchell says enforcement methods will be corrected, while Treasury plans border patrol expansion. Hoover and Borah meet at the White House to discuss the shakeup and potential executive actions. Harris continues the fight for higher enforcement appropriations.
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Sixty Communists Arrested During West 26th Street Picket
In New York on December 27, police dispersed a group of about 150 radicals who gathered in front of a shoe company on West 26th Street. Sixty pickets, including 28 women, were arrested for disorderly conduct after blocking the street and singing.
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Associated Press
New York
West 26Th Street
Man Brands Wife With Electric Iron Ninety Days
San Leandro California December 27 Sentenced on a charge of branding his wife on the chin and chest with an electric iron John Silva 26 today faced a ninety day term in jail. Silva was arrested when screams from the Silva home on Christmas day brought neighbors who called the police. Mrs Silva said her husband had been drinking. In court yesterday Silva denied his wife's accusations and said he was only playing. He insisted the iron slipped in his hand scaring Mrs Silva. She was severely burned.
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Associated Press
San Leandro
Calif
John Silva
Silva
Hard winter prophecies and local curiosities in Amarillo
The columnist jokes about weather forecasting in the Panhandle Texas era, recounting mock praise and jeers for forecasts, predicting a severe winter yet noting unexpected mild spells. The piece blends anecdotes about townsfolk, jokes, a book promotion, a bogus coat gift, a job ad, and local notices from Amarillo. It mentions Hemphill County and Canadian readers, with a playful tone about civic life and upcoming developments.
Coast Guard Defended In Death Of Man On Lake Erie
Seymour L. Lowman assistant secretary of the treasury defended coast guard actions after Eugene F. Downey Jr. of Buffalo was killed when a guard crew fired on a boat on Lake Erie. He said the boat failed to stop for inspection under tariff act authority and was a rum runner despite no liquor found.
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Buffalo
Seymour Lowman
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Oldest inmate at Sing Sing celebrates Christmas after 25 years
Emil Totterman, the prison's oldest inmate, is released for Christmas after 25 years at Sing Sing. He has $1,080.50 of his own funds plus $44.68 in prison wages, earning 1.12 dollars per day, and faces finding a home and work in a world that has moved on since his imprisonment. Pope Pius XII condemns Mussolini's government for attacking Catholic Action and unjustly treating the Catholic press as biased.
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Youth Confesses Slaying In Raymondville
A 20 year old Raymondville youth was under arrest and confessed to fatally shooting Buddie Palmer 18 at his home on Christmas Day. Palmer had just returned from a party in Matamoros Mexico. No motive was given.
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Raymondville
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Palmer
Matamoros
Mexico
Bessie Love to Wed Broker in Elaborate Hollywood Rites
Hollywood California December 27 motion picture star Bessie Love real name Juanita Horton will wed Beverly Hills broker William Hawks in a ceremony at St James Episcopal Church with Blanche Sweet as maid of honor and Bebe Daniels Carmel Myers Irene Mayer Norma Shearer Athol Shearer and Margaret Aster as bridesmaids The couple both 28 come from film and financial circles and the event draws Hollywood elite.
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Fiend Sews Dog’s Mouth. Cash Reward Tops Three Thousand
Public response in St Louis surges as authorities seek the person who sewed a terrier’s mouth shut. Special detectives hunt for the cord’s source after humane society workers report hundreds of tips and a rising reward fund surpassing three thousand dollars.
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Cockeyed World at Mission theater Amarillo debut
The Cockeyed World, a United States Marines comedy andWhat Price Glory? talking sequel, plays at Mission theater tonight at 11 30 PM in Amarillo. It follows Quirt and Flagg famed for clashes and romance.
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Amarillo
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New York City
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Pierce-Arrow Head Quits After December 31
Myron E. Forbes resigns as president of Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company effective December 31. He has led the firm since November 28, 1922, with Buffalo serving as the headquarters and the announcement made today by company officials.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Myron E. Forbes
Pierce- Arrow Motor Car Company
Monster redfish and sea trout sent by friends help
In a grateful note, the writer thanks M. G. Mathis and Hedgecock for a monster redfish and a great sea trout. J. E. Rowland of Tri-State Candy Co. is praised for a 15 pound candy gift. Dr. Parcells seeks a lost police dog Fritz and offers rewards, with contact at 1906 Van Buren Street and phone 21729.
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Olympic Takes Jap Delegates to England
The Japanese delegation arrived in Southampton aboard the Olympic, ending their journey from Tokyo via Washington and New York to attend the London naval disarmament conference. Southampton's mayor and Japanese embassy officials welcomed them to port.
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Associated Press
Southampton
England
Olympic
London
Old Memphis Church Bell Missing in Amarillo Transition
A reader recalls a planned Memphis church bell that was never installed. The note mentions the old Ama rillo Methodist Church replacing its structure and the bell not being moved to the new building.
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Memphis
Amarillo
U S Britain Delay Japan Acceptance Th 10 10 7 Plan
Tokyo dispatch reports Baron Shidehara saying Britain and the United States have not accepted Japan’s 10 10 7 naval ratio proposal and related undersea fleet recommendations. The government reviews the Allied stance and contemplates substitute ideas.
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Family Perishes in Farrel l Fire Tragedy
In Farrell Pennsylvania a mother Mrs Rose Capson aged 22 and two of her children Marie 4 and Paul 2 died of suffocation as a fire wrecked their home. Two other children Sarah 6 and John 3 were seriously injured.
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Pantages Hospitalized as Doctors Probe Bond Release
Alexander Pantages multimillionaire theater magnate awaiting judge Fricke's decision after two physicians testified he suffered three dangerous heart attacks and is genuinely sick. Doctors cite need for rest and better diet, and say stress of confinement contributes to his condition. Further testimony from more physicians is pending.
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Marshal Foch warned on evacuation in note to Paris
Paris dispatch reports a 1926 note from Marshal Foch urging against early Rhineland evacuation. Briand expressed shock at the disclosure and read criticism of a former official. Foch warned that advancing evacuation would leave France in a grave security position as troops restructured.
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Rubio Places Wreath on Soldier Grave
President elect Pascual Ortiz Rubio visited Arlington cemetery with Ambassador Tellez and Hoover aides to lay a wreath on the unknown soldier tomb. The White House procession included State Department dignitaries and embassy spouses in the presidential suite.
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Mexico
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Mystery Fire At Vacant Buchanan Street House
Police know little about yesterday afternoon fire at 102 Buchanan Street. The locked vacant building housed transients before the blaze caused no damage to nearby structures. Officials suspect incendiary origins but have no further details.
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Fire destroys Savage Wholesale Grocery in Edinburg
A blaze at the Savage Wholesale Grocery warehouse in Edinburg Texas caused an estimated 100000 dollars in damage. The fire, whose cause was not determined, was discovered before dawn yesterday.
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Associated Press
Edinburg
Texas
Savage
Identifying the Marked Tree Mystery Murder Victim
H L Fontenberry of Blytheville says the Marked Tree murder victim is his daughter Mrs Thelma Howard 25 missing about a year. He has examined the body many times and insists it is his daughter though official confirmation awaits full investigation.
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Campbell Resigns From Interstate Commerce Commission
Johnston B. Campbell, a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission since 1921, tendered his resignation to President Hoover. He will retire once a successor is chosen and plans to resume legal practice. Campbell, of Spokane, was appointed during the Harding administration with two years remaining.
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A B C Luncheon Postponed For Week By Club
The American Business Club will not meet this Friday at the Amarillo Hotel due to the holiday season. The group will reconvene January 3, per president Clyde Rehmeyer. In other news, Sofia reports the Bulgarian steamship Varna sank near the Bosphorus entrance with about 30 deaths after a collision with the Greek steamer Chryssi. four men were rescued.
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United Press
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Live stock markets brief from Kansas City and peers
Market summaries show Kansas City hogs steady to weak with top hogs at 9.50 and cattle and calves varying by weight. Chicago and East St Louis reports note declines for hogs and mixed moves for cattle, with New York and New Orleans cotton trading firm to lower as January contracts react to Liverpool and nearby liquidity. Strong entity mentions include U. S. C. A. and U. S. D. A. reports, with prices across hogs cattle sheep and cotton in multiple regions.
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I Do Not Ask to Go There With Boastful Tales
A short reflective verse excerpt from Edgar A. Guest, dated 1929, expressing a preference to cherish a life well lived over grand boasts. The lines emphasize humility and personal memory.
Market quotes and cotton futures from Liverpool and Chicago
The report tracks March 17 47 and May 17 72 opening figures, with quiet morning trade and prices near highs. Liverpool cotton futures closed steady, with spot prices higher. U S stock letters show a Christmas rally, oil and steel shares advancing while federal reserve loans shrink.
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Associated Press
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