Burglaries Hit Local Stores In Amarillo
Burglars broke the J. W. Broaddus store front on Northeast Eighth Avenue and stole groceries, candy, tobacco, cheese, bacon, pennies, and a cash register valued at 15 dollars. The Barfield Lumber Company office on Pierce Street was entered by breaking a window but nothing was taken. a typewriter had been stolen previously. FBI notes show a drop in burglary cases in Amarillo over December and January.
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J. W. Broaddus
Northeast
Eighth Avenue
Amarillo
Barfield Lumber Company
Pierce Street
Lumber Company
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Denver County Finance Prison Appeal Seeks Support
Pearl O Loughlin serving life for the murder of her step daughter filed a pauper's oath in Denver district court asking the county to finance her appeal to the state supreme court. Her prior petition for her husband to pay 450 dollars for the appeal costs was denied by Judge Calvert who said the alimony claim did not appeal to the conscience of the court. The district attorney indicated no opposition to the county paying for the appeal.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Pearl O'Loughlin
Denver County
Supreme Court
Leo O’loughlin
Henley A. Calvert
Calvert
O’loughlin
Coffey of McLean Dies Here at 46
Luther F. Coffey, 46, dry goods merchant of McLean, died in a local hospital at 8:30 this morning. He is survived by his widow, one son J. B. Coffey, one brother T. J. Coffey of McLean, and four sisters in Amarillo Slaton Childress and Ericks. The body will lie in Griggs Funeral Chapel until 7 Saturday morning, then be taken to McLean for funeral services at 10 in the Presbyterian church led by Rev. W. A. Erwin. Burial follows in the family ground at Erick, Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther F. Coffey
McLean
J. B. Coffey
T. J. Coffey
C. E. Smith
J. R. Hutto
Amarillo
Clifford Simmons
Slaton
C. E. Troves
Childress
Salt of the "Earth" Dear Tack
A farmer letter from Texas Plains laments railroad freight rates and middlemen enriching the railroads. After years of toil and little profit, government intervention offers relief, while politicians fear defeat and panic about the plan.
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Texas Plains
Ers
Iticians
Chicago trip notes contrast crime and economy with Amarillo visits
The writer recounts Chicago's crime scene compared to Amarillo, noting many ambulances and few killings, and recalls packed shows in Amarillo with a leg show drawing large crowds. He jokes about Hoover and comments on national prosperity, health declines, and staying home as travel slows, preferring home life over busy outings.
Belle Livingstone Faces Court Contempt Prison Term
Belle Livingstone, the Bohemia nightlife figure, faces a one year prison term for contempt of court over violations of a restraining writ on her prohibition busting venue. She argued life abroad and literary aims as she claimed innocence and described her nightlife as a pastime.
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Belle Livingstone
United Press
New York
Kansas
Bohemia
Caffey
England
The
Riviera
Belle
Livingstone
Darkest Amer
Campbell Wrests Segrave Water Speed Mark in England
Campbell and Segrave battled for the water speed record in England. Segrave had set 251 mph and Keech previously held it. Bible and Lockhart died racing on Daytona sands after Keech’s loss. Campbell, labeled a fatalist, found thrill in yesterday’s runs, especially when shifting to high gear and the car leapt.
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Segrave
England
Campbell
Keech
Bible
Lockhart
Daytona Sands
Altoona
Vigorous cross examination in a safety council session
The excerpt recounts a tense Pullman meeting with 12 elders questioning a detective about accident statistics. It cites 1928 national fatal accidents at 96,000 and 114 rail passenger deaths in 1929, eight of them in Pullmans during a bridge-collapse incident. It notes home safety risks and the speaker’s departure with casual remarks.
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Now
Helen McCallum
Morgan
Cannon
National Safety Council
United States
Pullmans
Pullman
Congress Hopes for Relief Plan Amid White House Skepticism
Congress offers a relief compromise to President Hoover through an extra 25 million dollar drouth loan, replacing a Red Cross fund. Hoover remains firmly opposed to appropriations for feeding drought and unemployment sufferers, while the plan hints at a possible food fund without naming it.
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White House
Hoover
Senate
Drouth
Red Cross
Clash over automatic reapportionment in House committee
In Washington lawmakers spar over automatic reapportionment for the House of Representatives set for March 4. Representative Clancy of Michigan accuses rural members of trying to kill the legislation while Representative Knutson of Minnesota argues the new apportionment should be delayed for two years to allow more time for redistricting.
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Associated Press
Washington
House of Representatives
House Census Committee
Clancy
Michigan
Knutson
Minnesota
Editor seeks public apology over veils pajamas shorts claim
The article reports a demand for a public apology after a minister's remarks about veils pajamas and shorts at sorority and Bible class events. A reply notes misquotation and a possible shipwreck party, while Mr Lowe defers apology and demands proof of charges.
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Lowe
Southwestern
Thompson Case Witness Conflicts in Green County Trial
Clark oil worker of Lefors testified he saw a motor car and three men near the Crabtree scene. Thompson denied being at that point. Six McLean witnesses to Crabtree remarks and Hefner will not testify due to a prosecution defense agreement. The last state witness was due this afternoon as court adjourned after judge’s charge conference.
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Clark Oil
Lefors
Clark
Crabtree
Thompson
McLean
Hefner
Silver to New Low in New York and London Markets
Bar silver slid to record lows in New York and London. In New York the quote stood at 26% cents per ounce, down a fraction of a cent, while London traded at 12% pence per ounce, a halfpenny lower than yesterday. Selling pressure stemmed from India and China.
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Associated Press
New York
London
Spence
India
China
Presbyterians Fall Short In Borger Scoring Battle
In Borger high gym on January 6 the Presbyterian Green Wave, missing most regulars, trailed early then surged to nearly overturn the Borger Independents who held on 31 to 30. Lovelady led with 6 field goals as Long of Borger netted 10. Hasley starred for the Green Wave in a hard fought, spuriously tense city contest.
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Long
Borger
H. G. Wilson
Presbyterian Green Wave
Borge N Dependents
Borger High School
Independents
Green Wave
Presbyterians
Bergerites
Greens
Oil Town
Lovelady
Presbyterian
Hasley
Wilson
Perryton
FT. PF
Stokes
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D. Long
Vvoreses
Sscvswsocee
Black
Werdedeseoethae Lf
Briscoe
Alexandre
Scosesseess
Ccresngeseneeese
Radio Schedule Highlights From Major Networks
Broadway star Tom Powers substitutes on stage with crutches for a 6 30 p m one act play broadcast. Franklin Fort of New Jersey gives a debt of the American people to Arkansas at 6 15 p m. Clyde Doerr and the Sax quartet perform on WJZ at 7 p m followed by Brad Browne and Al Lewellyn at 7 15. The Eskimos present Night Club of the Arctic on WEAF at 8. Irvin S Cobb and mixed chorus on WJZ at 8 30. Henry L Stimson speaks at 9 30 to 10 15 on WABC. Conte Grande theater on WEAF at 9 30. Vincent Lopez hour on WEAF at 10.
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Tom Powers
WEAF
Franklin W. Fort
New Jersey
Arkansas
Arthur Murray
WJZ
The
Arctic
Eskimos
Irvin S. Cobb
Paris
WABC
Henry L. Stimson
Network
Vincent Lopez
Local radio weeknight lineup features Alburtus and Sam Wilson
WDAG schedules Alburtus from 8:15 to 8:30 p m and KGRS from 9:30 to 10 p m Sam Wilson performs old time mountain ballads joining the slate of programs for tonight on local airwaves.
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WDAG
Alburtus
KGRS
Sam Wilson
Rites for Mrs. Augusta Miller Planned in Nazareth
Last rites for 70 year old Mrs. Augusta Miller of Nazareth will be held at the Catholic Church of Nazareth Saturday at 9 a.m. Father Burgler to officiate. Burial will follow in Nazareth cemetery under Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home Amarillo. She leaves four sons Philip Otto Andrew Nazareth and Paul Chicago and four daughters Mrs. Tom Bower Mrs. M L Holping Nazareth Mrs. Mary Muzzall Dodge City Kan and Miss Katherine Miller Amarillo.
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Augusta Miller
Nazareth
Catholic Church of
Mary Muzzall
Dodge City
Kan
Katherine Miller
Amarillo
Dirigible Los Angeles Flies From Cuba to Panama City
The navy airship Los Angeles departed Guant a m o Cuba at 8 20 a m for Panama following a record 24 hour 5 minute 1535 mile flight from Lakehurst New Jersey. It will join fleet maneuvers in Panamanian waters this month.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Los Angeles
Guantanamo
Cuba
Panama
Lakehurst
N. J
United States
Green Leafy Vegetables Are Correct Diet
Amarillo Potter County health unit lists daily diet items for children who fail physicals. Suggestions cover milk, cereal, green leafy vegetables, fruit, water, limited meat, moderation in sweets, sleep, open windows, hygiene, vaccination, and toxin antitoxin for diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo-Potter County Health Unit
Masters Denounces Lincoln Praise as Robbery of Great Americans
A biographical critique argues that Jefferson Whitman and Emerson outrank Lincoln and that praising Lincoln undervalues those authors. Masters claims Lincoln married for wealth and that Lincoln Douglas debates would have made Douglas more visible if they had both died.
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Jefferson
Whitman
Emerson
Lincoln
Douglas
United States
Lincoln biog criticized as sensationalism says Fay
H W Fay custodian of Lincoln's tomb and Lincoln expert calls Edgar Lee Masters critique of Lincoln lazy unkempt and mannerless sensationalism to gain publicity. Fay cites personal friends of Lincoln and 300 pictures showing him clean and neatly dressed.
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United Press
Springfield
Ill
Edgar Lee Masters
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
H. W. Fay
Fay
United States Senate
Tremors Hit Napier Area Amid Ongoing Evacuations
New tremors shook Napier today as evacuation continued after a quake and fire devastated the town. The harbor bottom, raised by the quake, shifted again and the naval sloop Veronica grounded once more. rescuers combed debris for victims with 200 known dead and 1,000 injured.
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United Press
Auckland
New Zealand
Napier
Veronica
Strong earthquakes felt in Cumana Venezuela
Strong earth shocks were felt at Cumana Venezuela today. The city near the Colombian frontier has about 12 000 residents. No damage or fatalities were reported in advices received here.
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Cumana
Venezuela
United Press
Caracas
Junior College Badgers Stage Charity Dance Tonight
A dance at the Nat is set to benefit the Badgers fund. The college band will perform and part of the proceeds will go to the Badgers. The event is not an official college function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badgers
Badgers’ Fund
Harvester Head Sued for Divorce
Dorothy Linn McCormick files divorce suit in Chicago superior court charging cruelty by Cyrus H. McCormick Jr. International Harvester vice president. Her attorney states McCormick, en route to Europe, is expected to contest. no alimony requested.
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United Press
Chicago
Cyrus H. McCormick,Jr
International Harvester Company
Dorothy Linn McCormick
Kansas City Livestock Market Report February
Hog ratings rise as 9 000 head sold with strong to mostly 10 higher bids. Top hog price 7.70, sows 5.40 to 6.10, stock pigs 7.00 to 7.65. Cattle and calves: 600 cattle with calves 200, steady to strong trade.
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Kansas City
The
Associated Press
U. 8
Fort Worth
U.S.C.A
Sensitive Man Who Feels Every Slur And Sigh
A 1931 verse by Edgar A Guest portrays a highly sensitive man who takes offense easily and magnifies trivial slights. Friends find him hard to be with yet others remain cheerful beneath the same sky while he endures loneliness and repeated hurts.
Fort Worth cattle and New Orleans cotton market notes
Fort Worth stockyards report slow demand for cattle with varying prices for steers heifers cows and vealers and mixed results for hogs and calves. New Orleans cotton traded lighter with an early drop then partial rebound as May and October contracts moved within a narrow range.
New York Stock Letter Brisk Upturn Rebounds Early Trade
The New York stock market opened with a brisk upturn as bears retreated. Auburn showed an erratic rise, Eastman Worthington and Underwood Elliot gained about two points, and American Telephone US Steel Montgomery Ward International Harvester Liggett and Myers and Coca Cola rose. Losses such as American Smelting and Baltimore and Ohio trimmed later as call money set at 1 percent.
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Cerro de Pasco
CM & St P Chesapeake Corporation
Chrysler Corporation
Coca Cola Company
Colorado Fuel & Iron
Evers
Columbia Gas & Light Congoleum
Columbia Graph
Curtiss Wright Bee
Curtiss Wright A . Davison Chemical
del, Sac & Weat
I Drug
Detroit Edison
Dupont
Eastman Kodak
Ooe
Eaton Axle & Spring Ave
Electric Power & Light
ATA Endicott Johnson
Erie Railroad
Stevens
Lorillard Tobacco
Louisville Gas & Tr
Bel
Mack Trucks
Mathieson Alkali
Pai
Mk& Tre
Thy
Miami Copper
Ail
Missouri Pacific RR
Montgomery Ward
Murray Corporation
Aeaee
Aes Netto F Air Transport Weeewens
National Bellas Meas
National
Packard
Sss
J C Penney Company
Pennsylvania
Pillsbury Flour Mills
Public Service of NJ
Pullman
Radio Corporation
Radio-Keith-Orpheum
Remington Rand
Iron & Steel
Seers
Repub
Is Tobacco B
Reynol
St. Joseph
Schulte
Seseesee Ee
Senna Roebuck
Bit Simmons Company
Senee
Southern California Edison
Pha
Standard Brands, Inc
Wseeee Bay
Standard Gas & Electric
Et Stone & Webster
Stewart Warner
United Corporation
United Fruit
United Carbon Sersere
US Pipe & Foundry
Am Natural
US Steel
Caeeeeeens
Superpower
Gig
Amer
Nus Ark
Nat
Westinghouse Electric
Deere and Coeure
Westinghouse Air
White Motor Company
Detroit
Tee iv
Willys Overland
Elec Bond & Share Tee
Woolworth Company
General Avitaion
Yellow Truck
Fort Motor Ltd
Kelsey Hays
Ford of
Can
Fox Theatre
Ford
France
Goldman Sachs
MG Thy
Lone Star Gas
Niagara Hud
Maracaibo
Air Trans Westerns
United Gas
Atlantic
UN Leht & Pwr
Majestic Household Utility
Bhau
Continental
Mid-West
Neee
Ase
Gulf of Penn
Aee
New York
Humble
Jno
F. Clarke
Amarillo
Mexican Seaboard
Secceenenes
Allied Chemical & Dyewea
Allegheny Corporation
Mountain iPod
Bae Allis Chalmers
Pan-American
Amerada Corporation
Wstreee
Panhandle P & R
American & Foreign Power
Petroleum Corp American An . Aeteee
Jill Phillips Teaee
American Car & Foundry
Pierce Pet
Enee
Prairie O & G
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American International
Prairie Po Line
American Locomotive
American Power & Light
Cal Lane
American Rolling Mills
Reiter-Foster Aves
American Smelting
American Steel Foundrys
Royal Dutch Eens
American Tel & Teleg
American Tobacco
Shell Union Ones
American Winks & Electric
Simms Associated Dr Voee
Sinclair Seer
At&sfer
Skelly
Auburn Auto
Aviation Corpor
Baldwin
St'd
Baltimore & Ohio RR
Calif
Bendix Aviation
Stitof N
Tide Water Ass
Briggs Mfg Company
Texas Pec C & Oil
Bucyrus Eriec
Eees
Bulova Watch
Aeee Vacuum
Aes Eeeeeteeees
Burroughs Adding Machine
California Packing
Een
arner-Quinlan
Canada
TY Psreeeeeresee Reee
Sunray Ol
Iy Cane Company
Ohio Oil
Canadian Pacific
Imperial Oil
Jly
Celotex Company
Seeeeeeres Ieee Iy Pacific Western
Seeee O
Associated Press
Bears
Auburn
Eastman, Worthington
Underwood Eliott
American Telephone
U. S. Steel
International Harvester
Liggett & Myers
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Broaddus Grocery
ASK
Denver County Finance Prison Appeal
L. F. Coffey
M’lean
Houston
Mr. Hoover
Ireland
Ica
Willard Mogland
Buffalo
58Th Street Country Club
Wright
Panhandle
Wotan
Richard Gross Hunding
Carl Braun
Carl Hartmann Sieglinde
Esther Stoll Bruennhilde
Margarethe Baumer Fricka
Marie von Essen Helmwige
Gee Gerhilde
Annette Roysk Ortlinde
Isolde von Bernhard Siegrune
Marie Masure Rossweisse
Elizabeth Andres Walturaute
Adi Almossino Grimgerde
Elizabeth Riegels Schwertieite
Ida von Barsy
Max von Schillings
Jan Heybekker
Honding
Tack
O. W
Congress
Fast Borger
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Clyde Doerr
Chocolateers
Brad Browne
al Lewellyn
Playboys
Mrs. Miller
Dirigible
Panama City
Junior College
Harvester Head
Edgar A, Guest
New Orleans
Liverpool
May
Jno. F. Clark Brokerage Co
Marchanes
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