Rumors and reflections from Amarillo on local affairs
In Amarillo rumors swirl about a potential merger of radio stations and general chatter spreads regarding the Hamlin case. The piece criticizes sensationalism and gossip that harms neighbors, noting a rise in murder lore and scandal mongering while contrasting with calmer, reasoned voices. It also shares light local notes on football players and early fishing catches.
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Amarillo
Hamlin
True Detective
Oklahoma paddling probe widens to Pauls Valley boys school
Oklahoma City Feb 4 The state training school for boys at Pauls Valley was added to the penal institutions to be investigated by the board of affairs after reports a 15 year old inmate was publicly paddled reached the capitol. Mabel Bassett condemned the punishment as brutal and urged changes. J J Quarrels heads the school, while Paul Calvert said an investigation will likely be ordered this week. Cox, the boy paddled, had recently been returned after a year at large and received 16 licks.
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Oklahoma City
Pauls Valley
Oklahoma
Board of Affairs
Capitol
Mabel Bassett
State Commissioner of Charities and Corrections
J. J. Quarrels
Fairfax
Full Steam Ahead For Cotton Trade
AUSTIN February 4 UP signaled by the federal restriction program a move to accelerate foreign cotton competition Dr A B Cox UT expert says cotton production curtailment has hurt farmers dairymen and ranchmen by reducing cotton seed for livestock during drought and current shortages.
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Austin
U.P
A. B. Cox
University of Texas
Worker Needed For Housework Letters To Tack
An appeal seeks a worker to help with house chores. The page hints at jobs and requests assistance writing or replying to Tack letters. Details are fragmentary but indicate an employment request and a call for help with tasks.
Amarillo Youth Helps Run Colorado Camp For Youths
Frank H. Cheley of Denver visits Amarillo praising the Cheley Colorado Camps 70 miles north of Denver near Estes Park. Amarillo sends the largest camp staff and students with six camps run by a centralized team. Amarilloans on staff include Mrs. Ralph Kenniston Lois Smith and H F Smith. The 1935 season runs June 20 to August 29 with many local youths attending.
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Frank H. Cheley
Denver
Amarillo
Cheley Colorado
Estes Park
Mr. Cheley
Cheley
Former Amarilloan killed in car crash
Dell Peck aged 57 long time Amarillo and Panhandle resident died in a car accident at St. Joseph Missouri Saturday. He had moved to St. Joseph six months ago. A daughter Mrs. Jack Fleming lives at 413 East Eighteenth Avenue. Funeral services probably tomorrow in Weatherford Oklahoma.
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Dell Peck
Amarillo
the Panhandle
St. Joseph
Mr. Peck
Jack Fleming
East Eighteenth Avenue
Weatherford
Okla
Six Amarilloans Attend Clarendon Chamber Banquet
Six Amarilloans will leave this afternoon for Clarendon for the annual Clarendon Chamber of Commerce banquet tonight. They are C. B. Makeig, George Broome, R. R. Carrie Nation, L. Ted Taylor, Mason King and Bob Epperson.
Drunk Driving Case Testimony Completed in Hawkins Trial
Testimony finished at noon in Ora Hawkins drunk driving case in the 47th District Court before Judge F E C Nelson Jr. Jurors expected to hear verdict early afternoon. Laura V Hamner of Wichita Falls mourns aunt Mrs H C Young who died at 93. Police officer Dc Babb recovering at home after illness.
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47Th District Court
Ora Hawkins
F E. C. Nelson, Jr
Laura V. Hamner
Wichita Falls
H. C. Young
Young
House Fights Over Senate Amendment Ends Conference Track
Passage battles continued as House leaders urged rejecting the Senate amendment and bypassing a conference committee. Russell planned a simple employment resolution for House members while signaling no further action via a joint proposition. The Senate amendment might be printed in the House Journal.
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House
Russell
Senate
Weatherman Predicts Rain By Weekend In Plains
Weatherman Collman reports a potential soaking by Saturday with possible rainfall lasting one to two days. The official forecast for tonight and Tuesday remains fair, continuing several days of dry conditions.
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Collman
Panhandle
Hijacker Takes $9 From J F Odom in City Hijacking
J F Odom of 907 Jefferson Street reported being hijacked late Saturday night by a man about five feet seven inches tall and 160 pounds wearing a dark suit. The hijacker boarded a running board of a parked Ford sedan and drove off. The event occurred at Tenth Avenue and Jefferson Street.
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J. F. Odom
Jefferson Street
House committee on oil, gas and mining clash in Texas
Insistent debate marked a Wednesday session of the House criminal jurisprudence committee as opponents and supporters of repealing the horse race betting law prepared to clash. Governor Allred named four women to state posts in Austin and urged Senate approval.
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H. K. Stand
House of Representatives
Austin
Texas
House Committee On Oil, Gas and Mining
House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Ring
Spell
Railroad Commission
Supreme Court
Mandamus
Roy Hofheinz
Houston
Hardware tax debate in New Mexico public funding
Mr Wilmot argued against another tax, blaming citizens for current deficits. He said progress requires funding, and that much of New Mexico's sales tax revenue supports public schools, noting no school closures due to lack of funds.
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Jst
Wilmot
New Mexico
Gas problem near solution in Panhandle
Sen. Clint Small and Rep. H. K. Stanfield push bills to curb gas wastage with ratable taking of gas offered to pipelines and commission-set prices. Hearings begin Tuesday before a legislative committee as state plan for public works coordinates recovery program.
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House
Gias
Panhandle
Wiate
Clint Small
Austin
Amarillo
Senator Small
Rep
H. K. Stanfield
Railroad Commission
Small
Senate
Governor Allred
State Planning Board
Bushland Post Office Robber Sought After $60 Theft
A sneak thief took $60 from the Bushland post office cash box Saturday afternoon. J W Walton of Carl Hill store witnessed the theft while waiting on a customer at a service station. The postmaster Mrs Hill was away. only money vanished. Federal authorities pursue the suspect. The sales tax topic is discussed elsewhere in the piece with opinions from local figures.
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Bushland
J. W. Walton
Carl Hill
Treaty Talks Advance After Anglo French Accord
Premier Pierre-Etienne Flandin traveled to Paris by air while Foreign Minister Pierre Laval rode the train after weekend talks that yielded an Anglo French agreement. The new formula aims to settle all European stability issues, save for Hitler, giving France’s security drive its strongest push since World War II era efforts.
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Pierre-Etienne Flandin
France
Paris
Pierre Laval
Hitler
Farm bankruptcy suits filed under Frazier-Lempke act
Thirty suits petitioning bankruptcy under the Frazier-Lempke act, passed by the last Congress, have been filed by Panhandle farmers in United States District Court here. None from Potter County. The act creates a special farm bankruptcy form, though its validity is under challenge by at least one federal judge. Conciliation commissioners to hear the cases have been named in all counties of the district by Judge Wilson.
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United States
Potter County
James C. Wilson
Wilson
Follies at Municipal Auditorium A Night of Music and Dance
The Ziegfeld Follies features Fannie Brice Willie and Eugene Howard with strong singing and dancing. Vivian Janis performs two songs and is highlighted as a rising star linked to Ben Bernie. The revue plays one night February 13 at the Municipal Auditorium.
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Fannie Brice
Willie
Eugene Howard
Vivian Janis
Germany rejects Franco British accord seen as old stuff
Berlin reports say Germany, after preliminary review, brands the Franco British pact as old stuff apart from the aviation clause. Hitler remains reserved and noncommittal about the accord while demanding equality in all respects before any return to the League of Nations. Ambassador Phipps delivered a copy of the draft to Hitler.
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Germany
League of Nations
Adolf Hitler
Melvin K. Whiteleather
Berlin
Geneva
von Neurath
Foreign Ministry
Market Wrap Delayed Gold Decision Dampens Trading
Cables traded lower while sterling held firmer as Washington signaled no immediate decision in the gold case. A slight opening advance of 2 points appeared on covering by disappointed shorts, with July slipping 1 point to 1201 and other months steady. Through the first half hour prices were modestly higher versus Saturday’s close, with most months active on the opening call. Nearby quotes showed mixed activity as traders weighed expectations and coverage dynamics.
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Washington
Government departmental appropriations in 1936 budget
The four departments total 98,185,500, only 1,449,257 under budget. State draws 13,789,000, 1,650,484 less than this year and 95,100 under estimates. Justice share 34,550,000, up 3,528,791 from current funds and 182,120 under budget. Commerce 34,486,500, up 2,960,915 over 1935 but 250,215 under budget. Labor 15,360,000, 1,325,195 more than this year but 921,822 under budget.
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State Department
Justice Department
Commerce Department
Labor Department
Markets KANSAS CITY LIVESTOCK REPORT SUMMARY
Kansas City market notes show cattle and hog trading with modest gains over Friday. Hogs sold around 6.75 to 7.85 per cwt. sows near 6.00. Cattle include steers and heifers around 4.50 to 5.75, with good and choice grade between 5.25 and 7.00. Sheep and lambs move mildly, best lambs around 5.25 with ewes near 4.90. New Orleans Cotton opened steady amid Liverpool trade context.
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Kansas City
D. A
Pritay
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