Amarillo Man Recaps Brief White House Visit with Hoover
Erasmus Tack of Amarillo describes a brief encounter with President Hoover in the White House. Tack notes a quick introduction to Mr. Hoover via Larry Richey and a short, cordial exchange about California travel and Panhandle pride.
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Hoover's comeback impression fuels White House optimism
Reporters describe Hoover gaining warmth and confidence at the White House. He shifts from aloof to engaging, garners mixed polling, and faces Wall Street bets on a 3 to 1 edge for a possible Democratic winner.
Transfer of Students to be Discussed at Board Meeting
No action yet on transferring children from Wolflin to the Lee Bivins building. The transfer committee of the school board is expected to meet this afternoon, after protests from several parents delayed moving about 40 students from nearby schools.
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Weekend Arrests Reported by Amarillo Police
Amarillo police made only two arrests over the weekend. At the city jail Monday morning seven inmates remained, five since Friday night. One prisoner was transferred to county custody on a charge of carrying concealed weapons.
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Tack: Reader Defends Gas Bill Payment in 1930 Letter
A reader replies to letters about gas charges, stating he paid a November 1930 gas bill of 3.04 dollars and referencing the letters column. The note appears in Tack Letters on page 13.
Oil commission fixes gasoline rate scales for northeast and west
The railroad commission adopts maximum charges for gasoline and refined products moving across regions from Louisiana to the East and from Western refineries to major cities. It sets mileage based scales from 11 to 60 cents per 100 pounds and delays final tariff levels until carriers file schedules. Chairman Brainerd notes the gasoline rates exceed previous allowances and may divert traffic away from railroads.
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Radio Listings Highlight 7:30 PM Orchestral Night and Panel
NBC today features Samuel Untermyer speaking from Los Angeles on social and economic follies at 3 PM before the University Club with Einstein and Millikan as expected guests. Radio tonight offers the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on WJZ at 5 15, Cabooch on WABC at 6 45, Brigadiers quartet at 8 30, Silveira with Rochester Civic Orchestra at 9, Lombardo and Leney on WABC at 9, and Willard Robison's Deep River Orchestra at 9 30.
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Radio Schedule Says Philco and Fiddlers Return
WDAG airs 8:30 to 9 Philco Program followed by KGRS 9:30 to 10 KGKO Fiddlers 10 to 10:30 with Jack and Mack and the novelty Boys once of WACO.
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Independent oil producers press import limits
Independent oil producers wrapped up their case for restricted petroleum imports while Representative Nelson opened the opposition to the Copper Garber bill. They urged a three year limit of 16 million barrels annually on imports and pressed for a place in the legislative program. Nelson cited a tariff commission report noting higher costs for American oil at Atlantic coast refineries and argued domestic crude could be cheaper than imports.
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Obscene show at Grand Opera House stalls under injunction
The late wire reports a court injunction by Judge Justin F. McCarthy stopping police from closing the show for a fourth week at the Grand Opera House. Stars and chorus girls were arraigned Saturday in the judge's courtroom as the injunction limited further interruptions.
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McDaniels Trial Over Auto Theft Charge
Blackie McDaniels stood trial in district court on charges of stealing W. M. Beaman’s Chevrolet coupe. Beaman testified he never knew McDaniels and denied giving permission to drive the car while McDaniels claimed Beaman lent him the vehicle and whiskey duties. The car was recovered 49 days later by Sheriff W. M. Mosley of Clarendon who arrested McDaniels.
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Spanish King Faces Pressure Over Abdication and Republic Demand
The article states that European constitutional monarchs, including Spain's King Alfonso, may see abduction of a constitutional convention as leaders push for a republic. Critics accuse Alfonso of violating his oath by not summoning a new parliament since 1923 and blame him for the 1921 Moroccan debacle and his role in the Primo de Rivera dictatorship.
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Texas oil rates trimmed by commission order
The railroad commission issued a March order covering benzine benzol gasoline kerosene naphtha paraffine wax petroleum oils greases and related products. It noted proposed rate reductions would cut railroad revenue but favored lowering freight charges on agricultural shipments while leaving many special rates intact and rejected Texas City's bid to join Houston.
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Prohibition Debate Splits Senate Over Wet or Dry Stance
In a senate statement Sheppard challenged Shouse on states backing repeal or modification of prohibition. He urged naming those states while Tydings argued the bureau pressure on cider enforcement could harm legitimate drinks. The exchange highlighted disputes over enforcement and fairness in current laws.
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Lillian Leitzel Dies After Circus Ring Accident
The famed aerialist known for the body whirl died after the iron ring broke during a performance. Born Nellie Leamy, she rose from vaudeville to international fame performing with her husband’s trapeze troupe. Her death followed injuries to the spine and head at Copenhagen.
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Ford Singer to Broadcast Tonight From Amarillo
C H McCandless Ford Motor Company representative, visiting Amarillo for the Ford Automobile Show at Polk and Ninth, will host a 15 minute radio broadcast on WDAG at 7 30. He is billed as a singer with national radio experience and a style of songs people enjoy sung as they like. Accompanying him is Miss Anna May Jamison Amarillo’s Queen of the Air. The pair will also visit area luncheon clubs during the week.
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Pope addresses world with divine authority and Catholic pride
The piece notes Pope Pius XII delivering a powerful address to bishops priests and laity seen as universal in scope. It contrasts vast Catholic influence with secular concerns noting working mothers and the cost of raising families. It highlights different incomes from $60 to $25 weekly reflecting economic strain on households.
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Paving Improvements Continue Across City Streets
The city advances with cured pavement that avoids loose gravel unlike the Amarillo type. The Margaret Wills school loop shows the contrast between old and improved Amarillo paving on Kansas and Dixie Streets for 180 feet south of Sunset Terrace. After a weather lull before Christmas, paving resumes with contracts awarded for Twenty second Avenue North Houston Street and Nineteenth Avenue.
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Farm Loan Board Sets Up Admin Structure for $20 Million Fund
Washington hosts a conference with officials from intermediate credit banks to determine loan allocations from the 20 million dollar fund. The plan covers direct loans for food clothing and medicine and loans via credit corporations with coordination by the Farm Loan Board.
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Two Houses Damaged by Fires In Amarillo Area
A stove fire at 2303 West Second Avenue caused slight damage early Monday after an alarm at 9 43. A vacant house at 703 West Fifth Avenue burned Sunday with origin undetermined. An air compressor motor at 810 West Sixth Avenue incurred light damage. A water tank exploded at 828 Carolina Street with minor damage and no injuries reported.
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Vet Bill Proposes Veterans' Pensions and Widows Benefits
The bill sets a first year funding of 000,000 to 14,000,000 with 2,000,000 extra annually. It would grant 26 per month to a widow and one orphan of World War veterans, regardless of service connection. Each additional orphan gets 6, widows without children excluded. Dr. E O Howell, former Amarillo resident, now in Oklahoma City, visits on business and retains Amarillo property interests.
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Kansas City Livestock and New Orleans Cotton Report
Hogs at Kansas City show 9,000 head with gains up to 10 cents and top price around 7.60 while cattle and sheep volumes move and prices edge various directions. New Orleans cotton opens slightly lower on light volume then steadies with May around 11.19 and October near 11.68 as firmer stocks and domestic demand support prices.
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Glory in a Son Shapes Hidden Life’s Destiny
A reflective verse recalls a life of toil, despair, and effort failed to earn recognition until the blessing of a son reveals how God designs each man’s path. The speaker notes the persistent labor, the constant struggle, and the eventual, quiet insight into meaning beyond worldly notice.
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