Nye seeks Cord in arms inquiry in Senate probe
Nye Munitions Committee orders a formal inquiry into why FE L Cord, NY Shipbuilding owner and FEA procurement figure, is unavailable for questioning in the Senate arms investigation. Cord is in Europe. subpena possible if he does not return or cooperate. The panel notes Cord’s name will recur as it probes Navy relations with private shipbuilders. House panel to hear Legion leaders on wartime profiteering.
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Washington
Nye Munitions Committee
FE. L. Cord
Senate
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Cord
New York Shipbuilding Corp
Nye Group
Europe
Nye
Navy Department
Navy
House
Frank Belgrano, Jr
The
American Legion
John T. Taylor
Legion
Creomulsion Promises Fast Relief for Coughs
A drug advertises Creomulsion as offering seven benefits in one remedy for coughs and colds. It claims to be powerful yet harmless and pleasant to take with no narcotics and offers a money back refund if relief is not achieved.
Area residents seek honest work and housing exchange
A reader from Amarillo offers to trade services for rent, listing wife available for house work by day or hour and references. Billie, a housekeeper or nurse, seeks work in Amarillo after three months away, noting five years as a practical nurse and willingness to work in a store or cafe.
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Amarillo
Kentucky Street
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Second Ave
East Seventh
Reward for dog named Tack missing near home
A brief appeal requests help locating a missing brindle dog with a screw tail. The owner asks anyone who sees the animal to contact them and expresses sincere gratitude for aid in recovery.
Tackles glare from headlights and lens law critique
The letter argues that diffuse headlight lenses reduce a driver’s view and increase glare for oncoming traffic. It claims laws favor lens manufacturers, citing how parabolic reflectors with plain lenses improve distance without glare. The writer contends the law benefits manufacturers at the public’s expense and accident toll.
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Globe
Harold English
S. F. Pelton
Help Wanted Personal Classifieds Highlight Local Job Seekers
Several individuals publish short self descriptions seeking work. The notices list housekeeping child care ironing sewing alterations beauty work cafe dining room clerk cashier hotel or cafe positions with contact details and ages or statuses.
How Calotabs Help Nature To Throw Off a Bad Cold
Advertised Calotabs claim to cleanse the intestinal tract of mucus and toxins and to act as a diuretic to kidneys. The copy urges taking one or two tabs the first night and repeating on the third or fifth night if needed. It markets a family package for twenty five cents and a trial package for ten cents.
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Thedford
R. M. Gabriel
Huntersville
N. C
World Court support urged by Mrs Roosevelt and women
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed about a thousand women urging speedy adoption of the World Court. Carrie Chapman Catt pressed for a vote this week as Mrs Roosevelt argued the gesture could advance peace and deter war, noting profit and greed drive conflicts.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
World Court
Carrie Chapman Catt
Robinson
Mrs. Roosevelt
Texas Farmer Lives In River Cave Prefers It To Home
J M Becker a 58 year old Kaufman County farmer was found living in a hole on the Trinity River bank amid rags and junk. He told Salvation Army workers he prefers the river dwelling for fresh air and independence and declined breakfast while noting he has $12 and can care for himself. Becker previously worked on a sister’s Angleton farm and says his cave is clean enough for his needs.
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Dallas
J. M. Becker
Salvation Army
Kaufman County
Becker
Trinite
Captain N. Gibson
Angleton
Tex
Captain Gibson
Episcopalians to Look Into Faith Healing at Texas Council
At the Episcopal Diocese of Texas annual council in Waco on January 23, a special committee was formed to study Christian faith healing and church stance on child labor legislation. Rev J W F Airey of Houston chaired the panel. The Social Service Department will review social legislation. Houston was chosen as 1936 meeting site. 1939 and 1940 venues picked for centennial celebrations at Christ Church and Trinity Church. Five new executive board members were named, and women’s work was reorganized under a new board with representatives from Mart, Waco, Galveston, and Houston.
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Waco
Episcopal Diocese of
Amarillo Orchestra Rehearsal Moves to College Venue
Tonight the Amarillo Symphony rehearses at the Amarillo College of Music instead of the Municipal Auditorium with a chili supper served beforehand. The Sicilians will attend at 7 o clock. A dedication committee includes Mrs Blackwell Fuqua Williams and Fish. The Junior Symphony shifts to tomorrow afternoon. college is at Thirteenth Avenue and Taylor Street.
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Amarillo Symphony Orchestra
Amarillo College of Music
Municipal Auditorium
B. V. Blackwell
HE. Fuqua
George S. Williams
8S. E. Fish
Thirteenth Avenue
Taylor Street
Last Rites for Mrs. Krizan Held at Canyon Presbyterian
Mrs Mary Lou Krizan 30 died at Amarillo hospital Monday her husband E C Krizan of Pleasant Valley and two sons survive her along with her mother and two brothers Funeral was set for 3 pm at Canyon Presbyterian Church with Rev Cok Dickey presiding and burial in Dreamland Cemetery under Griggs Thompson. Sideburns named after Gen Ambrose Burnside noted in the section.
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Mary Lou Krizan
Canyon Presbyterian Church
Cok Dickey
Dreamland Cemetery
Griggs- Thompson
Krizan
E. C. Krizan
Pleasant Valley
Amario
Ships Stand By To Save Crew Of Brighter
The light cruiser Frobisher and the net layer Guardian stand by the disabled tanker Valverda unable to tow due to heavy weather. Guardian, a new net laying ship with a stern motion picture theater, weighs 3 050 tons and the fire caused $75 000 in losses.
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London
U.P
Frobisher
Valverda
Admiralty
UNC Alumni in Congress Noted in Brief
The article mentions UNC has 124 alumni who have served in Congress. It also records a man placing kindling into a five gallon can and his sister assuring her worry about him due to the farm and money.
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The
University of North Carolina
Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Promises Quick Cold Cure
An advertisement urges immediate use of Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine at the onset of a cold. It claims four internal effects: laxation, infection control, headache and fever relief, and system fortification, with a 24 hour recovery claim.
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