Vets Call For Stronger War Drive At Home
A wartime letter urges veterans to renew effort against Japan and bolster Washington action. It questions Patman Connelly and Jones, asks for engineers infantry artillery air units, and stresses unity to win the battle. The writer argues veterans must reinforce leaders, cast the zero hour, and mobilize for stronger naval and army forces.
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Washington
Japan
Patman
Connelly
Jones
Alrready
China
Washington, D. C
Prudes and Otherwise Dear Tack Letter to the Editor
A reader, posing as a preacher, defends leg shows and advertising in newspapers. He argues criticism rests on implied hypocrisy, questions fashion and art as drivers of comedy shows, and challenges moral double standards while addressing Hungry Comedian and charity defenders.
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Fcam
A HUMAN PREACHER: ON MORALITY AND MODERN VICES
The letter from a Shamrock Texas preacher questions why scandals sell and argues modern art exposes raw human nature. He contends prudes misread sexual culture, laments lost moral guidance, and blasts psycho social trends while urging honest, accountable parenting and restraint in society.
Why the government cannot pump more money backed by gold
A columnist notes public questions about increasing money in circulation during hard times. He explains the need for gold reserves in Washington to back new currency and begins to outline how the government might acquire more gold. The piece frames the basic finance issue and promises further explanation.
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Treasury
Washington, D. C
Proposal to lease gold lands and repurpose prohibition force
A reader argues that if a gold mine is found the finder owns it but government profits only after costs. The remedy proposed is for the government to lease or buy gold lands for 50 years, use prohibition personnel as prospectors, and end wasteful taxpayer spending. Wagoner suggests broader issues but focuses on this plan.
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Prohibition Force
Germany
Japan
Co. C. Wagoner
Boise City
Okla
Saturation point gripes over high class shows in Amarillo
In a letter to Tack V C Stafford lashes out at L E M and L B M for beliefs and free speech, then blasts Gigli’s failed appearance and local philanthropy. He argues Amarillo should skip big shows, railroads benefit elsewhere, and bread and meat are needed while foreigners and radio noise illustrate cultural change.
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Tack
Armory
V. C. Stafford
Gigli
Dallas
Fort Worth
Amarillo
Tri-State
O. O. McIntyre
Broadway
Walter Winchell
Santa Monica
Woman Seeks Job and Shelter After Move from Anvrillo
A woman describes urgent need for work and housing after leaving Anvrillo three months ago. She states she will accept any type of job and is willing to learn new skills. She mentions her sister will care for her child if she can secure a place to live.
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Anvrillo
Woman seeks housing and help to keep man nearby
Mrs Viola Mason of Floydada Texas asks Tack to secure a place quickly saying he minds well and is easy to get along with. She notes she must have a place and laments unemployment while a reader taunts about a married woman keeping jobs.
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Tack
Viola Mason
West Georgia Street
Floydada
Texas
Influenza Epidemic Claims Five Lives in Alpine
Authorities in Alpine report a mild flu outbreak that has killed five people in the last two weeks. Health officials express concern and outline plans to combat the epidemic.
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Alpine Alpine
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