Demo Chief Sees Oil Industry Quietly Dominating State Politics
Hillsboro February report notes Democratic Chairman Calvert warned during a Hillsboro Lions Club luncheon that the oil industry is in complete control of state politics and government. He said the claim is broad and not entirely evil, citing the industry's vast influence and income. The remarks reference a shift in the Railroad Commission’s role toward oil, gas, and trucking oversight, with focuses on economic and social impact.
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Hillsboro
Robert W. Calvert
Col
Ernest O. Thompson
Calvert
Thompson
Hillsboro Lions Club
Railroad Commission
Maintaining Democratic Way Stressed at Banquet
Dr. Mattie Lloyd Wooten of Texas State College for Women urged Amarillo Civic Club members to defend democracy as the core of peaceful life. She cited George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Susan B. Anthony as February-born figures shaping American democracy.
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Dr. Wooten
Margaret Z. Ventress
Faye Gordon
State Federation of B. & P. W
Helen McNeil
Danny Boy
Garden of My Heart
Mattie Lloyd Wooten
Texas State College For Women
Denton
Amarillo
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Susan B. Anthony
Booth on Trial on Swindling Charge
Ulysses Booth, 24, is on trial in 47th District Court for swindling over 50 dollars. He was returned to Amarillo after custody in Denver. The jury began deliberations late this morning and a verdict is expected this afternoon. Represented by Culwell and Culwell.
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Ulysses
Booth
47Th District Court
Amarillo
Denver
Culwell & Culweill
Naval Reserve V-6 enlists four men and a WAVE
Lt Comdr John J Vandale on active duty announces enlistment of Frank Raymond Farris Wanda Joyce Stroud Virgil Paul Handley Frank Hickmott and Malcolm Alvin Dilday in Naval Reserve V-6 The WAVE reenlisted at the same time The listed individuals reside in Amarillo and nearby areas and will serve in the reserve force
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John J. Vandale
Naval Reserve
V-6
Frank Raymond Farris
West Seventh
Wanda Joyce Stroud
Colorado
Virgil Paul Handley
van Buren
Frank Hickmott
Amarillo
Malcolm Alvin Dilday
Fillmore
Vest and Pants Demand Decline in Local Suit Trade
Amarillo clothiers report a shift away from vests and extra pants in men’s suits. War shortages and changing tastes reduce vest demand, though some still favor vests with hard fabrics. Many buyers prefer matching sets or looser Western styles. A few note price and outdoor work influence, with some predicting a rebound if extra trousers return.
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Paul Smith
Davies & Co
Mr. Smith
Smith
Louis Gold
Levine's
Mr. Gold
Walter Parr
Blackburn Bros
Felix Mandell
Bert Levy's
Milton Meyer
Meyer & Meyer
Herbert Hoover
Bert Levy
Harold Darryl
Hub Clothiers
Odessa Man Identified as Wreck Victim
A traffic accident south of Tulia killed Joe W. Hamilton of Odessa. Officials from Baash-Ross Tool Co identified him in Tulia. Sheriff White said his car overturned on a straight road due to slippery conditions and excessive speed. Hamilton died of a head injury at Wallace Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral services are pending.
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Tulia
Joe W. Hamilton
Odessa
Baash-Ross Tool Company
Hugh White
Hamilton
Wallace Funeral Home
Injured Girl in Wreck Involving Car and Truck
Mrs G A McDowell a 17 year old resident of 610 East Tenth was injured last night when a car driven by O F Darnell 19 collided with a cattle truck in the 900 block on Buchanan. She is reported resting well at St Anthony's Hospital with a deep head gash. The car she rode in belonged to Albert Fleming of 2013 Rule.
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G. A. McDowell
East Tenth
St. Anthony's Hospital
O. F. Darnell
North West Hth
Buchanan
Darnell
Albert Fleming
Candidates File Additional Names For City Offices
Two candidates filed extra names to their petitions. S. F. Pelton, for commissioner No 1, added 299 signatures this morning for a total of 323. Charlie Crowe, for mayor, added 33 names this afternoon bringing his total to 671.
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S. F. Pelton
Charlie Crowe
Man Charged With Murder Attempt
Trial of Fred F. Parriss, charged with assault with intent to murder, began in 47th District Court. Parriss was indicted Jan. 14 by Potter County grand jury in the Dec. 22 shooting of Oran Reddoch, operator of a service station at 901 North East Eighth. Reddoch was shot in the abdomen but recovered. Parriss is represented by George McCarthy. Lloyd King, district attorney, is assisted by Branch T. Archer Jr., recently appointed assistant district attorney.
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Fred F. Parriss
47Th District Court
Parriss
Potter County
Grand Jury
Oran Reddoch
North East Eighth
Reddoch
Farriss
George McCarthy
Lloyd King
Branch T. Archer, Jr
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Texas
Bushkow Gowers
Taylor
Maddux Construction CO
Globe
Amarillo High School
Polk
Tyler
Elizabeth Nixson
San Jacinto School
Margaret Wills
Bill Boyd
Class Nix
Mr. Nix
Harry Holland
Army Air Field
Panhandle Record Store
Popular & Hillbilly Records
Elat
L.N. Pittman
Optometrist
Polk St
Kohler Bros
N. L. Boykin
Kensco
Miller
Tamag
Freedom
Tor
Omanille Gas Company
Ares
Fas
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