Slaying Murders Three Men Near Granite City
Investigators hunted clues amid rumors after three men were found slain by machine gun fire at Lovers Lane near Granite City. Victims J. P. Carroll Theodore Kaminski and David Hoffman linked to East St. Louis operations and a kidnapping racket. Sheriff Munie weighed possible motives tied to Carroll and Kaminski’s alleged kidnaping ties.
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Associated Press
East ST. Louis
Ill
Ttme
St. Louis
J. P. Carroll
Theodore Kaminski
David Hoffman
J. J. Munie
St. Louis County
Carrol and Kaminski
Government should back faster warplanes and stronger air defense
The article argues for increased U S aviation capacity and state backed aircraft research, criticizing tariffs on beer and praising a projected mimic air war off the Atlantic coast. It cites wages in China to argue for protectionism and laments reliance on private effort for rapid aviation development. It calls for pursuit planes at 300 mph, heavy bombers, and long range, with advanced machine guns.
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America
Denver
Davison
Women’s Patriotic Conference
Atlantic
United States
West Amarillo adopts full day sessions at new Bivins school
West Amarillo students begin full day attendance as about 300 pupils shift from half day classes to the new Bivins building. San Jacinto and Margaret Wills consolidate space, Sam Houston Junior High opens a full floor for San Jacinto, and two teachers join Bivins with a possible third. The 1.5 million project completes the 1930 31 building program.
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West Amarillo
Bivins
San Jacinto
Margaret Wills
Sam Houston Junior High
W. A. McIntosh
Fifteenth Avenue
Disengaged Life and Widow Woes Prompt Letters
A reader comments on letters to the columnist noting mixed feelings about widows ex-widowers and single life. The writer argues long single status breeds selfishness and unfitness for marriage, urging change before it is too late. The letter references readers F. M. Red-Head and "Old Maids" and directs readers to Tack Letters on Page 11.
Fire Losses In Amarillo Small During January
Fire losses in Amarillo for January were small with only 2175 dollars paid by insurers. The monthly Fire Chief report lists 34 alarms, including four vacant-house fires, one of which was insured, and only one false alarm.
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Amarillo
G. B. Cooper
Cooper
Radio networks drop long running shows in late 1930s transitions
The report lists several long running programs ending their runs on CBS and other chains including Dutch Master Minstrels Ipana Troubadours Studebaker Champions and Roxy with S L Rothafel ending last December. It notes Roxy touring for charity and previews new radio offerings across WEAF WABC WJZ and other outlets with varied acts and discussions.
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CBS
Ipana Troubadours
Sam Lanin
Studebaker
Chicago
Len Kaney
Roxy
S. L. Rothafel
Radio Schedule Highlights Local Programs and Contests
KGRS 6 80 to 7 features Milt Taggart's Orchestra followed by an organ program by John Josey. WDAG 8 80 to 9 offers a Red and White Treasure Hunt then Mayors Loyalty Program runs 9 30 to 16 30.
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KGRS
Milt Taggart
John Josey
WDAG
Yeomen Anniversary Celebration Planned in Amarillo
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen marks its fourth anniversary with a 6 PM banquet at the Amarillo hotel hosted by Mayor Ernest C. Thompson. A program at 8 PM in the Odd Fellows hall features guest George N. Frink, with other officials arriving from Des Moines and Dallas to attend the two day event.
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Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Amarillo
Ernest C. Thompson
Odd Fellows’ Hall
George N. Frink
Lodge
Des Moines
Iowa
J. L. Allison
Frank F. Bailor
Sidney B. Pope Dies at 65 After Illness
Sidney B. Pope 65 longtime city police officer died in a local hospital at 1 30 Tuesday morning after a six week illness. He is survived by his widow Georgianna two sons Cathey L. and William D. Pope Amarillo and a daughter Mrs J M King Houston. Funeral services set for 3 pm Wednesday at Boxwell Brothers chapel with Dr R Thomson officiating. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Sidney B. Pope
R. Thomson
Central Presbyterian Church
Boria
Memorial Park Cemetery
Program for Scout Jubilee Announced in Amarillo Area
Carl Hare announces a week long program for Amarillo Area Boy Scouts February 8 to 14. Scouts will parade led by Claude Troop 17, attend Scout Sunday in uniform, and a mass meeting at City Auditorium. Plans include a court of honor, a Polk Street Methodist banquet, Patriotism Day flag duties, Citizens Day aid to officials, Home Day at home life focus, and Outdoor Day hike finale.
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Carl Hare
Amarillo
Claude
Canyon
Rock Island Tracks
Bishop E. ©. Seaman
Map discussion on state station plan in Panhandle region
The Panhandle A M Club agricultural committee met Monday night with P C Bennett Amarillo Chamber of Commerce ag department manager to discuss a regional map for the bill seeking a State Experimental Station. Attending were C M Henderson club president Jess Smith committee chair Hal Moseley Dallas A M Club member and Seth B Holman.
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Agricultural Committee
Panhandle A. & M. Club
P. C. Bennett
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Bennett
C. M. Henderson
Jess Smith
Hal Moseley
Dallas A. & M. Club
Seth B. Holman
Sportsmen of Plains Call Meeting To Boost Quail
Panhandle sportsmen are urged to attend a 7 30 pm conference at the Texas M and M office near the Elks Club. Sponsored by the Northwest Texas Field Trial Association, the gathering seeks actions to increase quail numbers and foster quail clubs for better hunting.
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Panhandle
Texas M. & M
Elks Club
Northwest Texas Field Trial Association
Chile Leads World as Iodine Producer
Chile supplies about 90 percent of the world’s iodine per the US Bureau of Mines estimate. The element comes as a by product of Chile’s nitrate industry. caliche yields one half to one pound of iodine per ton. Japan France follow. Java Great Britain and Norway are minor producers.
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Chile
United Press
Washington
United States Bureau of Mines
Japan
France
Java
Great Britain
Norway
Lindbergh Signature Turns Out To Be Aali Atlanta Clerk
A Georgia auto tax license clerk mistook a signature reading Charles Lindbergh for the famed aviator. The applicant, a resident of Atlanta Go, clarified the error after a second look.
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United Press
Atlanta
Georgia Auto Tax License Bureau
Charles Lindbergh
Will Rogers in Oklahoma Wins $10,000 Relief Fund
Will Rogers clashed with Gov. Alfalfa Bill Murray in Oklahoma City at Shrine Auditorium. He secured a $10,000 relief fund after a day of satire and staged antics, including an honorary colonel appointment and a humorous Nut Brigade assignment, disrupting the legislative schedule.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Wil Rogers
W. H
Murray
Will
Tishomingo
Senate Vehicle Act Tightens Fees and Safety Rules
The measure imposes an $8 license for operators and $25 annual per vehicle fees with a $25 regular base fee. It sets driver limits of 16 consecutive hours and requires highway department input before permits. Vehicle size limits cap length, height, width, and loads while specifying weight, speed, and penalties including fines up to $500 and possible imprisonment. It classifies fees by weight and tire type, with emergency status for public safety.
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Railroad Commission
Highway Commission
County Commissioners
Commission
Highway Department
Dr Webber to Start Series Meetings Here
Dr E F Webber of Los Angeles opens a four day missionary conference at the Fundamentalist Tabernacle 900 Van Buren Street Amarillo tonight at 745 with an orchestra for special music. He travels on behalf of a radio project to spread a gospel message to millions in South America. Rev Clarence W Jones arrives Thursday to sign a contract with South American officials to build a 5000 watt radio station to broadcast religious programs for 25 years. Public invited to attend.
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E. F. Webber
Los Angeles
Amarillo
Fundamentalist Tabernacle
van Buren Street
Dr. Webber
Gerald B. Winrod
Defenders of Christian Faith Movement
South America
Clarence W. Jones
Safecracker Leo J. McNamara Known For Police Cooperation
Leo J. McNamara, a 14 year safe-cracker, has never served jail time and is described as friendly with police. Since 1917 he has studied vaults and strong boxes and is regarded locally as a safe cracking authority, frequently aiding police in robberies involving the act.
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United Press
Pawtucket
R. I
Leo J. McNamara
McNamara
Road Conditions from Amarillo Highlight Good Highways
Amarillo to Fort Worth via Wichita Falls on U S 70 and 66 shows roads good. Amarillo to Oklahoma City on U S 66 reads good. Amarillo to Roswell on U S 365 reads good. Amarillo to Tucumcari on U S 66 and to Higgins on U S 60 reads good. Amarillo to Clayton New Mexico on U S 385 roads good. Amarillo to Borger on Oilfield Highway paved. Panhandle Auto Club Inc headquarters in Chamber of Commerce.
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Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
U. S
Oklahoma City
Roswell
U.S
Tucumcari
Higgins
Clayton
N. M
Borger
Amarill
Lubbock
the Panhandle Auto Club Inc
Congress votes for suspension of constitutional guarantees
Havana labor organizations meeting separately last night voted to call the walkout with indications the order would be widely obeyed. Most Havana newspapers and their employees said they would publish no issue.
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Congress
Havana
City Commission to Meantime Review Routine Items
The commission meets Tuesday with routine business. Five and a half miles of curb and gutter in the Country Club district are proposed. Gober and Thompson hold contracts. Parks bids referred to city officials for trees and shrubs. A second reading on an ordinance affecting Rock Island and Fort Worth and Denver railroads and the North Fillmore Street subway is expected.
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Country Club
Gober & Thompson
San Jacinto
Oliver- Eakle
Bill Durham
Temple Robinson
Rock Island
Fort Worth & Denver
North Fillmore Street
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested After Canyon Heist
Mills was arrested after a bank robbery at Canyon in which six directors were bound and gagged. In Mills' car officers found two high power rifles an automatic pistol an automatic shotgun and sixteen boxes of shotgun shells. Cooper and Vanderpool worked the case for days in Canyon and by here early last week. The robbery totaled over 13000 dollars and targeted the directors room until the vault opened by time lock.
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American Bankers’ Association
Mills
Cooper
Canyon
Vanderpool
Canyon Bank
Services For Blair Infant Today at 3 30
Dale Norton Blair infant son of Mr and Mrs F M Blair of 400 North east Eighth Avenue died at a local hospital at 3 30 this morning. Funeral services will be held at Griggs Funeral Chapel at 3 30 this afternoon conducted by Rev Jack Neville pastor of the Fundamentalist Baptist Church. Burial will be in Llano cemetery.
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Dale Norton Blair
F. M. Blair
Eighth Avenue
Griggs
Jack Neville
Fundamentalist Baptist Church
Llano
Insurance suit recalls Forty and Eight war cars
Ernest E. Osborn sues in federal court in Terre Haute seeking $10,000 war risk insurance for total disability suffered in 1918 when a Forty and Eight railway car fell on him near Pont-en-France. He rode in the car when it jumped the track and collapsed, with soldiers helping to lift it.
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United Press
Terre Haute
Ind
Ernest E. Osborn
Ponten
France
Osborn
Return From Market Firms Ship Spring Goods
Virgil Moore in charge of the piece goods department and Wells Faulkner in charge of the ready to wear department have returned from New York and other eastern markets where they purchased spring goods.
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Virgil Moore
Moore- Poston
Wells Faulkner
New York
Bus Lines Set to Cut Rates to 2 Cents a Mile
Twelve motor bus companies in the Southwest agreed to a 2 cent per mile fare to counter railroad competition led by the Frisco. The plan covers round trips with a 10 percent extra reduction, effective Thursday, and includes Missouri Pacific Pickwick Greyhound Crown Dixie Southern Kansas Southeastern M K O Greyhound Oklahoma Southwestern Nevin and Golden Eagle lines.
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United Press
Kansas City
Southwest
Frisco Railroad
Frisco
Missouri Pacific Transportation Company
Pickwick-Greyhound Lines
Dixie Motor Coach Lines
Crown Coach Lines
Southern Kansas Stage Lines
Southeastern Greyhound Lines
Greyhound Lines
Oklahoma Transportation Company
Southwestern Transportation Company
Nevin Bus Lines
Golden Eagle Bus Lines
New Zealand Quake Flatters Town as Death Toll Rises
The harbor tremor unleashed a tidal shock giving Auckland and Napier district residents a piercing alert. Relief ships from Auckland carried sixty six doctors and fifteen nurses toward Napies as Veronica wireless reported a town aflame.
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Diomede
Dunedin
Auckland
Veronica
Morgan
North Island
Napier
New Plymouth
New Zealand
Fulton Baby Bites To Be Wednesday
Gwen Rex Fulton 11 year old son of Mr and Mrs W F Fulton 403 North Tyler Street died at 7 this morning in a local hospital Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 from Boxwell Brothers Funeral Chapel with Rev Guy Shields of the Assembly of God Church officiating Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by father mother and a sister Peggy June 4.
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W. F. Fulton
North
Tyler Street
Boxwell Brothers
Guy Shields
Assembly of God Church
Memorial Park Cemetery
Peggy June
Kansas City Hogs and Cattle Market Report
Hogs 6,000 head steady to weak top $7.55. cattle 6,000 head calves 600 market slow to weak with steers and heifers in the $5.00 to $12.50 range. stockers $6.50 to $9.25. Sheep 5,000 steady. lambs 37.50 to 8.36 per 90 pounds, ewes up to 35. CHICAGO: Hogs 34,060 weak to 10¢ lower. top $8.00. Cattle 6,500. steers and yearlings steady to strong. cows and butcher heifers strong. Lambs 11,000 steady. prices for 90 pounds and under $8.25 to $9.10. NEW ORLEANS COTTON opened fairly steady with declines in March, later recovering some. NEW YORK STOCK: firm tone early, some gains across major names. call money 14%.
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Associated Press
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D. A
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Air Reduction
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Manville
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Tin Plate
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Simms
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Schulte
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Simmons Co
Loun Cal Edison
Stand Brands Inc
Stand Gas & Fl
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Studelker Corp
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Known and Unknown Oh We Have Mastered Time and Space
A reflective poem contrasts mankind’s vast achievements with persistent human suffering. It notes cancer, infection, and incurable ills while praising progress in science and discovery. The piece closes recognizing daily forward steps amid enduring limits.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted for Children's Cold Care
Advertises Dr Caldwell a renowned pediatric specialist claiming over 3500 births without loss and endorsing his laxative Syrup Pepsin a safe simple remedy for children and infants to relieve constipation and related symptoms. It touts quick action without grinding and appeals to all ages with a syrupy taste.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
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