West Texas dream of a new state stirs political fever
An Amarillo postmaster hints at a West Texas state bid with capital fights centered on Plainview or Lubbock. Plainview would be ideal geographic center. Amarillo would likely lose. Real estate figures back the plan, but nostalgia for Texas and political barriers threaten the move.
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West Texas
Amarillo
United States
Plains
West
Texas
Plainview
Lubbock
Hill to Head Meat Contest at Amarillo Fat Stock Show
Carl Hill appointed superintendent of the new ham bacon and meat exhibit at the Amarillo Fat Stock Show. The contest invites farmers and farm women in the Panhandle, with about $100 in cash prizes across six classes. Entries due by March 2, with final show dates March 6 to 9. wrapped and labeled meat eligible for auction. blue ribbon winners must be sold.
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Carl Hill
Amarillo
Panhandle
Mill
Hill
Congress and States Debate How to Convene Conventions
The article reports a split over who should set rules for convening conventions. House figures Sumners and LaGuardia push congressional direction, while Senators Walsh Robinson and Borah argue states alone should decide, with Kean seeking a legal department opinion. It also notes legislative moves on the Smith cotton aid bill and the Steagall loan payment postponement bill gaining House and Senate support.
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Congress
Sumners
House Judiciary Committee
Representative LaGuardia
New York
Walsh
Montana
Roosevelt
Robinson
Borah
Idaho
Kean
House Rules Committee
Democratic House
Senate
Steagall
Federal Land Bank
They 7 Write To Tack Share Crop Maker
A reader writes from a muddled national scene seeking a contact for a share crop maker. The letter expresses desire to locate someone willing to work a cooperative arrangement and asks Tack for guidance. The tone is personal and problem solving.
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Tack
Negro Rhythm at Best to Be Shown Monday
Amarillo news notes Irving O C Miller presents Black and Tan Revue at Municipal Auditorium sponsored by Wilbur C Hawk. The 40 member cast includes Harlem recruited performers and Lennox Avenue entertainers. Main floor reserved for whites. balcony reserved for Negroes with varied prices. Proceeds support local show season.
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Harlem
Municipal Auditorium
Amusement Center of the Panhandle
Irving OC. Miller
Wilbur C. Hawk
Lennox Avenue High
Amarillo
the Globe News
Amarillo Mozart Society concert feats orchestra program
The concert features a 54 member orchestra conducted by Ellis B Hall and includes a Mozart Opera scene from Cosi Fon Tutte A School for Lovers. The event is tied to a chamber of commerce outreach for new members with four civic luncheon clubs aiding. Friday marks the fourth season concert and second for members only.
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H. A. Shaw
Ellis B. Hall
Mozart Society of
Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce
Prohibition era views and foreign policy reflections
The piece recalls early anti alcohol sentiment with Jeffersons quote on beer versus whiskey, laments prohibition, and critiques League of Nations and foreign entanglements. It warns against United States involvement in China Japan tensions and notes Japan's wartime learning via observers, plus a report on American war material moving and cheap oats on western farms.
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Thomas Jefferson
Charles Yancey
Europe
Britain
Japan
London
League of Nations
China
England
United States
Philippines
Hong Kong
Old England
Chinchow
Manchuria
Associated Press
Texas Senate OKs increases for five state officers
The Texas Senate adopted three resolutions by a two thirds vote proposing constitutional amendments to raise salaries for five state officers. If approved by the House these increases fiscal year governor from 4000 to 12000, attorney general 4000 to 10000, land commissioner state treasurer and comptroller from 2500 to 6000, and sent to a general election for a popular vote.
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Austin
U.P
Senate
Walter Woodul
Houston
House
Slaying Hearing at Wellington Delayed
Wellington Texas February 23 preliminary hearing for Jack Allred 25 year old Quail farmer who surrendered last night after killing John Daves filling station operator at Quail was postponed until Friday or Saturday Allred is held without bond attorney R H Cocke said domestic affairs caused the shooting and that Allred will plead self defense
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Wellington
Tex
Jack Allred
Collingsworth County
John Daves
Quail
Allred
R. H. Cocke
More Hopeful Condition Report On Mayor Cermak
After a night of anxiety with two physicians at his side Mayor Anton Cermak showed improved condition today doctors said the painful colitis that troubled him for more than 48 hours and caused concern last night seemed diminished in Miami Florida February 23.
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Miami
Fia
Anton Cermak
Oats pricing and Zangara case raise distribution questions
A Chicago oats price discrepancy shows 16 3 4 cents to farmers versus 42 3 8 cents to New Jersey buyers. The farmer earns six to eight cents. distribution adds 34 to 36 cents. The piece notes systemic faults and compares it to auto pricing. It also reports Zangara's four charges and 100 year quip.
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Chicago
New Jersey
John F. Clarke Co
Rte
ITV
Kansas City
New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Then Falls on March Notices
Cotton prices opened steady as Liv 1 in shade better than due with gains in March options. March, May, and July futures moved from near the opening lows to intraday highs, then eased on March notice circulations. By late morning, March 5.94, May 6.05, July 6.17 with market recovering slightly after short covering.
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New Orleans
New York
March
Prohibition Agents Boost Federal Court Activity
The report notes slow business at the federal court in the territory yet reliable activity from probation officers investigators and prohibition agents. The U S commissioner continues to compile her ongoing report.
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U. S
Hen compares egg and brake business pricing
A speaker reflects on egg prices dropping from fifty cents a dozen to ten or fifteen and argues the brake business can cut prices similarly. She notes hens work the same hours and supply the same quality, urging equal price competitiveness.
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Anright
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Dalhart
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Georgia Street
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Morris Sheppard
Tom Blanton
Morgan Sanders
Wright Patman
Cermak
Zangara
Cms
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Safeway
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Tex Gulf
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Fox Film Bodes Unie der Impvt
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Vanadium Corp Oneness Teeewe
Gillette Razor
Dust
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Goodrich
Western UN Ear
Il Westinghouse F Pet Ad
Ahi Graham Paix
North Rr Willys Over
Worthington Pump
West Sug Tree Eerh Grigsby Grun
Yellower & Coach
Youngstown Sheet & Traeee
Hershey Houston Oil
Ouston Oil New Eee
Seenee
Mt Nickel
Gulf Oil
Teeebeee
Renee
Shoeween
Humble
T&t
Lone Star Gas
Niagara
Johns Man
Senee
Penn Road
Setae
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Kennecott Cope
Kresgeeee Veseer Hs
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Acmone
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Nynh&h
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Nat Steel
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Penney J C
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Mit Osst
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U.S
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American Topei Company
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