Despite High Finance Ladies Hear About Russia
Arthur Brisbane reports in a Globe column on U S policy and a House vote approving veterans loans amid warnings of ruin. He contrasts high finance with distribution needs and cites Russian era dangers, referencing Mellon and prominent financiers and a California doctor’s grim Russia observations.
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Emergency measure funds summer teachers colleges
The Texas House approved an emergency bill to appropriate 250 000 dollars for summer school operation of state teachers colleges in a 114 to 9 vote. An amendment to devote 12 000 dollars to freight for donated petroleum engineering equipment to Texas A and M failed. Long of Wichita Falls floated wells on penitentiary lands by students, seeking no private leasing.
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CBS picks Natalie Towers as ideal television girl
Natalie Towers has been chosen from hundreds of candidates as the ideal television girl by CBS. She will undergo extensive testing with lighting, makeup, and distance variations to determine optimal broadcasting conditions for future TV experiments.
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Hoover to Consider Veterans Loan Bill After Lunch
President Hoover postponed action on the Veterans' Loan bill that Congress passed over his objections. He took the measure to his desk shortly before lunch and will study it before deciding whether to veto. Vice President Curtis and Speaker Longworth signed the bill and sent it to the White House as White House aides weigh when the ten day period begins.
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Skirt Lengths As Economic Barometers Warn Of Trends
Northwestern University professor Prof. Baker Brownell told students that women's skirt lengths reflect economic mood. He noted shorter skirts signal improving times, longer skirts signal downturn, linking fashion to the stock market boom and subsequent crash in 1929.
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Texas Legislature Bans Movie Passes Amid Reform Push
In Austin on February 20, Texas lawmakers consider a bill by Rep. B. J. Forbes banning passes to amusement venues for legislators and seeking a state movie censor board. Forbes says most reps have passes. he claims none for himself. The session also debates a 24 hour marathon rule with fines and a Sunday movie bill amendment.
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FireKills Three Children As Family Trapped In House
In Chicago on February 20, a blaze trapped a Havlicek family on the second floor killing Adeline 10 Leonard 8 and Dorothy 3. The parents and five siblings were injured as firemen recovered two children from beds. The blast is suspected to result from a gas coal stove leak.
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The Globe Turns Eight With Birthday Flourish and Flowers
The Globe marks its eighth year starting with Eighth Year No 1 and its first issue dating back to February 20 1924. Baskets of birthday flowers from Radio Station WDAG and Cunningham Flower Shop bedeck the offices as staff celebrate the milestone.
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Trial Postponed For Rent Corruption Suspect Shortie McGee
In Pampa Roy McGee known as Shortie faces a postponed trial for robbing the Alaneed State Bank. His co defendant Roy Stephenson was sentenced to 15 years on two felony counts. McGee plans to plead guilty with character witnesses to seek a lighter sentence. The bank robbery involved guard duty and a shooting injuring Jim Bryant.
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Earthquake Shakes Georgetown Observatory In Early Hours
An earthquake lasting over two hours was recorded at Georgetown University Observatory. It began at 12 45 54 this morning with maximum intensity at 12 56 am and eased by 3 am. The center was estimated about 3 000 miles from Washington.
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Banks Close Citywide For Washington's Birthday
The Amarillo Clearing House announces all banks in the city will be closed all day Monday to observe Washington's Birthday.
Weather glimpse for Amarillo and West Texas notes unsettled trend
Forecasts show unsettled conditions in Amarillo tonight with likely rain and cooler temperatures by Saturday. West Texas remains mostly cloudy with possible rain in the west and warmer southeast, while northern areas face colder conditions. No Mexico region expected fair south with chances of snow north and northwest tonight into Saturday. Temperatures around 60 and 39 in the early afternoon.
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Radio Clock sketches return to WEAF on radio
Rapid Transit sketches depicting city life are back on radio after a nearly two year absence. The revived series will air at 10 p m on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with 15 minute episodes. A roller skating stunt will be tried out. Pat Flan- is noted in the text.
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Gas Interests Meet Here Today To Plan Tax Fight
Gas producers and owners from Panhandle counties gathered in Amarillo to oppose a proposed 2 cent per thousand feet tax on natural gas. Delegations voted to form committees to travel to Austin to press for more time and protest the tax as excessive and ruinous.
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Border Cities Plan Big Fete
LAREDO observers Washington's birthday with a four day celebration drawing 30 000 visitors from both sides of the Rio Grande. Matadors Sidney Franklin and Marcial LaLanda will perform at the Plaza de Toros in Nuevo Laredo as excitement builds for the Sunday event following a prior Piedras Negras exhibition.
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Paderewski to Play Tonight at Municipal Auditorium
Celebrated Polish statesman and pianist Paderewski will appear in concert at 8 15 tonight at the Municipal Auditorium.
England Hails Speed King and Cinema Idol
England welcomes home Captain Malcolm Campbell and Charlie Chaplin. Campbell, holder of the world land speed record, arrives after a banquet in Southampton was missed. Chaplin leaves the Mauretania at Plymouth, proudly with his signature cane and shoes, symbols of his cinema fame.
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Poage Seeks Prize for State Highway Yearbook
Senator Poage of Waco urged awarding the wooden button prize for the most expensive state department yearbook. He proposed selling copies distributed to lawmakers to fund road building. The highway yearbook of 260 pages was presented to the Legislature and praised as magnificent.
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Amarillo High R O T C unit reviewed by Fort Sam official
Federal inspection of the Amarillo High School R O T C unit occurred at 1:30 today. Colonel Castle of Fort Sam Houston led the event with Second Lieutenant H T O'Neal in command of the cadets. The troops passed in review before several hundred visitors on the campus.
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Boy Rider Killed by His Show Pony
Fort Worth reports 9 year old Jerry Farrell died after a pony he hoped to ride at next month’s Fat Stock Show threw him to the ground in Trinity Park. He died Thursday night in a hospital. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John K Warren. The father held a half interest in Gregg County discovery wells.
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Mrs Warner urges Texas parks funding at legislature
Mia Phebe K. Warner, secretary of the State Park Board, urged Texas lawmakers to provide more than enough funds to buy postage stamps so Texans can enjoy state parks at home. She spoke before a national drainage conservation group, arguing current spending drives residents to Colorado and New Mexico each summer.
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Paderewski to Perform at Amarillo Auditorium Tonight
Renowned pianist and statesman Ignace Paderewski arrives by private car for an 8 16 p m recital at the Municipal Auditorium in Amarillo. Manager notes he rests to avoid interruptions. Emil Myers brings the event as part of the Artist Course series with near capacity advance sales.
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Fat Stock Show Schedule At Tri-State Fair Grounds
Fat Stock Show runs March 2 to 5 at Tri-State Fair Grounds with swine and pig club shows on March 2, baby beef and hog sales on March 4, Hereford sale on March 4, and baby beef sale on March 5. Auto show operates in Automobile Building. Junior College Band performs. cattlemen and Panhandle Swine Breeders Convention in session.
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Extension urged for Interstate Commerce Commission over railroads
Walter M W Splawn submitted a 1500 page report to the House Interstate Commerce Committee urging prompt legislation to grant the ICC jurisdiction over railroad holding companies and broaden its reach to all interstate holding firms. The study names the 36 largest stockholders and lists interlocking directors as part of a nationwide consolidation analysis.
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