Weather duels and a Protestant faith in hard times
A long reader letter from Amarillo discusses forecasts of rain and sun, warns against selling assets, and urges buying property as a path to wealth. It notes harsh winters, upcoming January February sun, and resilience of the country amid economic strain. The letter from Grover Texas criticizes Russia coverage and defends cigarette advertising in local newspapers.
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Hansford County News
Grover
Texas
Mr. Kreiger
Russia
Reds
Amarillo
Rye
United States
News-Globe
Plains
Mr. Macdonald
War Ace, Tax Fears, and Women as Drivers
The article recalls a naval ace at age 18 and his airborne displays for voters amid a debate on national and New York state taxes. It also argues women are safer drivers and better in many roles, cites Julius Rosenwald’s wealth and gifts, and notes the wartime defeat imbalance between Japan and China.
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United States
Roosevelt
New York
America
William J. O'Shea
New York Public Schools
O'Shea
Julius Rosenwald
Mrs Zilch Laughs At Corporate Contests In Suburban Rally
Chicago report says sponsors of a popularity contest in River Grove counted votes, elected to verify Mrs Zilch who had 440 votes. A visit to her address revealed a stable owned by a cemetery company. The groom admitted she is a mare, exposing the hoax by pranksters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Farmer is shot by two men in Sherman County
Two men who shot 17 year old Sherman County farmer Johnnie Gumm with his own rifle were sought in Amarillo. Sheriff Arthur Uliom of Stratford led the chase from Amarillo police headquarters. Gumm found one assailant in his home 13 miles east of Stratford, grabbed a rifle but was disarmed. The intruders fled in a waiting motor car after shooting him through the shoulder.
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Johnnie Gumm
Sherman County
Amarillo
Arthur Uliom
Stratford
Gumm
Fisherman Freed in Probe of Texas Hunter's Death
Ap Frank W Geer a fisherman was cleared today of a murder charge filed after the death of J L McElrath of Houston The charge was dismissed at an examining trial McElrath body was found in Galveston Bay ten days after he left home on a hunting trip Some officers suspected foul play
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Mont Belvieu
Texas
Frank W. Geer
J. L. McElrath
Houston
McElrath
Galveston Bay
Red, blue and politics in the United States
A reader denounces European socialism and warns against too much government, urging faith in democracy and the Democratic party led by Roosevelt, Baker, or Reed, while contrasting with Stalin and socialist options.
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United States
Democratic Party
Franklin Roosevelt
Newton D. Baker
Jim Reed
Red Bird
Stalin
What They Write Tack DEFENDS TEACHERS
Letter from a reader named Tack on page 3 urges parents and taxpayers to unite in defense of teachers. The missive argues for support of educators amid ongoing public debate and policy discussions.
Winter Storm Impacts Navajo Herds and Western Towns
Winter storms disrupted roads and threatened losses to Navajo herds as California saw rare snow in Santa Maria. Arizona faced angry weather cutting Prescott and Flagstaff from outside traffic while Wyoming towns reported subzero temperatures and a Northwest gale pushed Oklahoma temperatures down to below freezing.
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Midwest
California
Santa Maria
Los Angeles
Arizona
Prescott
Flagstaff
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Mercury
Italy Aims to Cancel War Reparations Demands
Premier Mussolini writes an unsigned editorial in Popolo D Italia urging Europe to drop reparations. He warns the United States would not press war debts if Europe forgives claims and asserts U S restraint after victory. The piece is attributed to Il Duce and circulated nationwide.
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Milan
Italy
Popolo D'Italia
Mussolini
Europe
United States
Il Duce
Soviet Air Experts To Visit Amarillo
Six Russian aviation experts led by A. V. Petroff arrive in Amarillo in two or three days on a survey of the Transcontinental and Western Air system. The party includes G. I. Silim A. D. Angeloff S. I. Davidoff P. I. Michaelofski and A. Kofman.
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Amarillo
A. V. Petroff
Amtorg Trading Corporation
New York
G. I. Silim
Aviation Commission
All-Union Civil Aviation Trust
Testimony Begun in Canyon Damage Suit
The case of H. K. Grimes seeking 100000 dollars in damages from Continental Oil Co opened with testimony today. A jury was completed late Wednesday and several days are expected for questioning. The accident occurred west of Canyon in June 1930.
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Canyon
U.P
H. K. Grimes
Continental Oil Company
Will Penciled on Shingle Is Filed
In Chicago on January 14 a three inch square pencil will was filed in probate court for the late Mrs Mary Gormaly aged 60. The handwritten will left most property to her husband Charles and was described by court staff as the smallest ever filed here.
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Chicago
Mary Gormaly
Charles
Former tax collector Mills jailed for county fund misappropriation
Arthur Mills, former McLennan County tax collector, convicted in Franklin district court of misappropriating 44823 dollars in county funds. He received four years in prison. The case moved to Franklin, Robertson County seat, on venue change. Mills served eight years as a county official ending December 31, 1930.
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Waco
Arthur Mills
McLennan County
Franklin
Robertson County
Mills
Senators Seek Directors for Hoover era corporation
Senator Connally urged White House officials to consider Jesse H. Jones and Nathan Adams for director posts. In Washington, evidence linked the Commerce Department to promoting South American trade as a policy. A letter from Thomas R. Taylor described officials as builders promoters and propagandists for American business despite difficulties.
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Hoover
Senator Connally
Texas
White House
Jesse H. Jones
Houston
Nathan Adams
First National Bank
Dallas
Washington
Commerce Department
Senate
Hiram Johnson
California
Oliver Townsend
Lima
Peru
Thomas R. Taylor
Taylor
Seek to Place Airlines Under Rule of I C C
Washington January 14 An aviation bill would place air lines under the Interstate Commerce Commission and set a national aviation policy. Senator Bratton sponsors the plan with hearings planned by the I C C committee chaired by Senator Couzens. The measure aims to coordinate air transport with rail and road systems and to maintain lighted airways and landing fields for military use.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bratton
New Mexico
Interstate Commerce Committee
Couzens
Republican
Michigan
House Wets Prepare To Gather Forces
Antiprohibitionists in the House prepared to back a constitutional amendment to restore liquor manufacture control to the states while the federal government would keep interstate shipments. Committees from Republican and Democratic blocs agreed to submit the proposal tomorrow to full groups led by Rep. Beck and Rep. Linthicum. The amendment would be approved in state constitutional conventions rather than legislatures.
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Washington
House
Beck
Republican
Pennsylvania
Linthicum
Maryland
Bank Commissioner sued over 5071 bond payment
In San Antonio on January 14 a suit was filed in 78th district court against James Shaw as state banking commissioner for 5071 dollars. Turner Roofing and Supply Co. claims the amount was posted with City Central Bank and Trust Co. for United States bonds. The bank closed September 28 and Shaw, who took charge, allegedly refused to honor a draft for the posted bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
James Shaw
Turner Roofing and Supply Company
City Central Bank and Trust Company
United States
Shaw
Youth Who Killed Cellmate Convicted in Texas
Turner Bratton, a local youth, was convicted and must serve two years for the slaying of A. Thompson, a farmer, in a jail cell in Marlin Texas. Jailer testimony says Bratton, held on a drunkenness charge, became violent and was placed with Thompson who faced insanity charges. Bratton allegedly jumped on Thompson after returning to the cell.
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Marlin
Texas
U.P
Turner Bratton
A. Thompson
Bratton
Thompson
Heiress Convicted in Mechanic Fiances Death
Flint Michigan January 14 Miss Helen Joy Morgan 27 was convicted of second degree murder in the April death of Leslie Casteel a garage mechanic. A circuit court jury of 12 farmers and businessmen returned the verdict after about four hours of deliberation. Delivery of the verdict was delayed until she was brought into court.
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Flint
Mich
Helen Joy Morgan
Leslie Casteel
Convicted of murder in fatal stabbing case
Houston report states Eda Taylor, 43, of Shreveport was found guilty of murder in the September stabbing death of A. L. Woodring and was under a 10-year prison sentence today.
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Houston
Eda Taylor
Shreveport
A. L. Woodring
Choice Seats at Apple Cart Selling Fast
Shaw's new comedy The Apple Cart draws quick reservations with Eva Lewis handling sales at City Drug Polk Street. Matinee and evening shows at City Auditorium Saturday with prices 50 cents to 1.50 for matinee and 50 cents to 2.50 for evening. student tickets must be exchanged before the Saturday matinee. Mail orders accepted via Wilbur C Hawk Globe News Amarillo.
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Shaw
Eva Lewis
City Drug
Polk Street
City Auditorium
Wilbur C
Hawk
Globe News
Amarillo
Charity Shoe Repairers Seek Work at Globe News
Five men at the Globe News shoe headquarters 214 East Seventh Avenue work 8 AM to 5 or 6 PM with no pay. They plead for jobs and donations of money shoelaces and shoes to support the campaign. Shoes are distributed daily from 10 AM to 5 PM. Call 052 for pickup.
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Globe News Shoe
East Seventh Avenue
The Oak and Man Poem by Edgar A. Guest
A reflective poem contrasts a venerable oak with human life. The oak endures storms and time while people endure sorrow and duty. It laments mortal fragility yet suggests nobility in bearing grief and serving duty despite suffering.
Grain and Livestock Market Quotes Across Regions
Amarillo markets show quotes for Wheat No 1 hard Kaffir Mile and Barley. Kansas City notes hogs cattle calves and sheep prices with top figures. Chicago reports hogs cattle and lamb values, with declines and top bids. New Orleans cotton opens firm as March May July futures rise. New York stock letters note gains from short covering and dividend news for American Telephone, with steels and rails firming.
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Amarillo
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
New Orleans
Census Bureau
British Board of Trade
New York
American Telephone
U. S. Steel
General Electric
General Motors
Crucible
Colorado Fuel
Republic
Eastman, Lehman
Augurn
Lorillard
McKeesport Tin Piste
McKeeson & Robbins, Inc
Mac
Macy
Alkali Corintiene
Missouri
Kansas & Tex
Missouri Pac & Co
Montgomery
Nashesaard van Deebenrsresseeee
Eerewe Addy Net
Pac Gas Electric CO Saeewee Bi
Paramount Publix Ane
Pathe Exchange Weeveees
Penney (J
Sess
Pennsylvan
Pillsbury Fir Mills Pry
N J
Pullman
Ssoseveres
Purity Bakery
Weeweee
Oh Radio
Keith Orph
Waee
Am Steel Foundry
Porto Rico
Sug & Ref Oesseaeee
Sou'n Cal Edison
Am T & Tone
Southern Pacific
Tobacco
Southern RR
Am Wi Wks & BE Pwesis
Standard Brands, Inc
ALY Stone & Webster
Assoc Dry
Studebaker Corp
Auburn Auto
Aviation Corp
Aeeeenee
Tex Gulf
Bohn Alum & Brassessere
Borden Co
United Carb
Eae
Borg-Warner Dee
United Corp
Aklyn-Manhat Trans UN Gas Impro
Brunswick Tem & Ry
Burroughs
U S Pipe & Fdy
Teeneeee
Calif
U U S Steel
Calumet & Hecia A
Utilities
Pw & Ltweeee
Canadian Pacific
J_I Co
Vanadium Corp Cater Tractors
Cerro de P Copper
Corearee
Warner of Pic
Chesapeake
Warren Bros
Che
P & Pac RR
Lg Wes Maryland RR
R. T. & Packess
Western Union
Chrysler Corp
Lily West House
F_ W) Co
Cola Fuel & Iron
Worthington Pp & Moh
Columbia G & L
Columbian Carbon
Cowee
Previou
Comwith
Sthrnwee
Am Superpower
Ark Nat
Elec
Canadian Marconi
Bnesenen
Coty Es Eeeeretteens Us
Weetges
Davidzon Chem Bareeees
Deane
del Lac & West RR
Ford Motor Ltd
Dome Mines
Sy Ford of
Can “A
Fox Theater
Dupont Goldman
Pennoad Corp
Erie RR
Eureka Vacuum
Swift
Wee
United Gas
Ne Field
Marshall
Woolworth Ltd
Ine
Fox Film
Bly Goodyear T & R
Gen Gas & Elec
Graham Paige
Grand Union Co
So Gr
West Sugar Case Wee
Hahn
Dept
Hershey
Ill Central
Indus
Inter Cement
Internat
Johns Manville
Ady Kans City Southern
Kelvinator Corp Cere
Kennecott Copper
Lambert
Lehman Corp
Meter Boys Earn Safety Cup at Southwestern Public Service
The meter department of Southwestern Public Service received the silver loving cup for the best safety and accident prevention record across the system in the past year. Carl C. Cox, general superintendent, presented the award at the safety committee meeting Tuesday night. John Price leads the meter department and E. Todd, Amarillo plant chief engineer, was elected secretary to replace G. F. Branson. Don Loden serves as committee chairman.
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Southwestern Public Service Company
Carl C. Cox
John Price
E. Todd
Amarillo
G. F. Branson
Don Loden
Chamber Employees Take 20 Percent Salary Cut
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce will cut all 15 employees' salaries by 20 percent effective Friday after a board meeting. Manager O. V. Vernon chose the wage reduction over staff layoffs, marking the second cut in six months following a 10 percent decrease in July.
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Amarillo
Tax on Natural Gas On Actual Receipts
Austin January 14 1931 state comptroller George H Sheppard announced a new basis for the state tax on natural gas. The tax will be computed on actual gross receipts for the fourth quarter of 1931 instead of the fixed price per thousand cubic feet used previously.
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Austin
Jan
Oil Men To Oppose Federal Gasoline Tax
The Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association prepares to oppose a federal gasoline tax at a Friday executive committee meeting in Dallas. Edward T. Moore, the association president, argues the tax unfairly hits the average driver while multimillionaires with real estate holdings pay little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Mid- Continent Oil and Gas Association
Edward T. Moore
Germany Might Accept Six Month Moratorium Extension
Berlin Jan 14 Germany could accept a six months extension of the Hoover moratorium if Lausanne fails to secure immediate cancellation of all reparations payments. Government wants full cancellation but hesitates to openly default if creditors demand payment.
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United Press
Berlin
U.P
Germany
Lausanne
Heinrich Bruening
Woodmen of the World mourn Texas state manager McDill
Funeral services were held for Robert Hood McDill 60 state manager of the Woodmen of the World in Texas and a World War I brigadier general in the Texas National Guard. He died Wednesday burial followed in Oakland cemetery. McDill joined the Woodmen in 1906 and became state manager in 1913 succeeding W A Razer now national head of the order.
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Dallas
U.P
Woodmen of the World
Robert Hood McDill
Texas
Texas National Guard
McDill
Oakland Cemetery
The
W. A. Razer
Grand Juror Charged With Gasoline Law Violation
San Antonio telegram reports M. A. Kahn an oil company press man was charged by authorities with violating gasoline laws. The case centers on alleged improper fuel handling and distribution practices tied to his role. Local officials say the matter is under review and a formal court filing is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio, Tex
U.P
M. A. Kahn
Oil Company Press
Creomulsion Promises Relief for Colds and Pneumonia Risk
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold medicine to soothe and heal inflamed membranes while inhibiting germ growth. It claims creosote as a key healing agent and promises relief from persistent coughs, colds, bronchitis, and aftereffects of flu with a money back guarantee if not relieved.
Grand Jury Member Faces Gasoline Sales Charge
A dent and exar County grand jury member today faced misdemeanor charges for violating gasoline sale laws. The case will not be presented to the grand jury of which he is a member. If convicted, fines range from 25 to 200 dollars or up to one year in jail.
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Dent
Exar County Grand Jury
Grand Jury
Kahn
Bank at McLean Closes Doors
The McLean state bank in Pam pa Texas closed its doors yesterday. The bank examiner declined to comment on its financial condition.
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MC Lean
Pampa
Tex
McLean State Bank
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A. B Macdonald
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American Automobile Association
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China
South America
Tack
Winter
U.S
Bank Commissioner
Edgar A. Guest
Chamber
Lark Brokerage Co
Jnc. F.C
Allegheny Corp
Alaskan Juneau
Allied Chemical
Allis Chalmers
Amerada Corp Oe
Caneee Bay
American Can
Corepnes Sro
Car & Fdy
Rosedale
Rosedale Peaches
Kellogg
Northern Corn Fed Beef
G. S. Griffith
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