Roosevelt poised to curb air and ocean mail subsidies
President Roosevelt may use congressional authority to revise air and ocean mail subsidy contracts revealed by the Senate investigation. Preliminary report due in about a month, with Postmaster General Farley preparing a report. Subsidies totaled 42.5 million in 1933, air 19.5 million and ocean 23.05 million, amid strong defense arguments and calls for reform.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Independent Office
Black
Senate Investigating Committee
Farley
Air Mail
Ocean Mail
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Post Office Department
Treasury
Public Opinion What Do The People Want
Amarillo debates Marcus Show attendance and public taste. Author L Gough critiques using press tallies showing 4 200 attendees with 76 percent from outside Amarillo and questions what the city’s 40 000 residents truly want. Church attendance data suggest different engagement levels, prompting citizens to consider duty in shaping public appetite.
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The
Daily News
Amarillo
Marcus
Ound
84th Birthday Celebrated by J H Gouldy
J H Gouldy marked his 84th birthday with quiet anniversary ceremonies. He dined with daughter Mrs Allen Early at 2100 Harrison Street, then visited friends. A longtime Amarillo resident, he moved from downstate after teaching, practicing law, and engaging in politics and real estate. He plans a future trip to Scotland.
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J. H. Gouldy
Allen
Harrison Street
Mr. Gouldy
Amarillo
Downstate
Tennessee Mountains
Bosque County
Gouldy
Scotland
Robert Bruce
Gough to Speak at Maverick Club in Amarillo
Judge L Gough will speak this afternoon at 3 o clock at the Maverick Club headquarters 317 Van Buren Street. Emmett Galloway sponsors the club for Amarillo boys and will lead songs. Pie will be served as refreshments after the program for parents and visitors.
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Judge L. Gough
Maverick Club
Judge Gough
Panhandle
Emmett Galloway
Amarillo Boys
van Buren Street
Three Days Remain to Pay Poll Taxes
State and county collectors reported strong totals Saturday for poll taxes and property taxes with only three days left to buy poll tax receipts and pay without penalties. Four days remain to purchase 1934 truck and motor car licenses without penalties, as lines may form from Monday ahead of elections.
Southwestern Life Moves Its Amarillo Office
Southwestern Life Insurance Company moved its local office from the fourth floor of the Oliver Eakle Building to a suite on the 10th floor rooms 1008 to 1012. G W Mills supervises the Amarillo branch and lists associates James Bowen Maud V Cook C L Johnson J M McMahan R D Robinett E A Ryan J A Ryan J H Tanner and George S Williams. R R Jacobs grew two crops outs and hegari on irrigated land near Plainview Texas in 1933.
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Southwestern Life Insurance Company
Oliver Eakle
G. W. Mills
Amarillo
Southwestern Life
Texas
Mills
James Bowen
Maud V. Cook
C. L. Johnson
J. M. McMahan
R. D. Robinett
E. A. Ryan
J. A. Ryan
J. H. Tanner
George S. Williams
Amarillo Chamber Organizes Details Of Fees And Plans
Frank Butler and Rolla Townsend collect dues for Amarillo’s new chamber of commerce set at 5 dollars from now until April 15. After that a combined chamber and city development board is planned. Steering committee of 16 business leaders will govern temporary setup with H. W. Galbraith as acting chairman.
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Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Butler
American State Bank
Rolla Townsend
Amarillo Credit Association
Board of City Development
Horace Russell
Cleo Clayton
E. P. Bordwell
Phil Reppert
R. D. Kirk
A. N. Olver
Tom Cotten
Will R. Winch
Ruth St Dennis to Perform at West Texas College
Canyon Jan 27 Ruth St Dennis renowned American dancer is booked for a February 15 museum engagement at West Texas State Teachers College. She will perform a full solo program featuring classic and modern dance interpretations, showcasing her esthetic dance style to an audience likely to include students and local patrons.
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Sunday News Globe
Canyon
Ruth St. Dennis
West Texas State Teachers College
Miss St. Dennis
Powell Realty Company Moves to New Quarters
Mrs. W. M. Powell announced yesterday that Powell Realty Company relocated its real estate office from 313 West Seventh Avenue to 1207 Van Buren Street. Powell has long operated in the local general real estate market.
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Powell Realty Company
W. M. Powell
The
West
Seventh Avenue
van Buren Street
Five Amarillo dances honor Roosevelt and aid Warm Springs
Amarillo bands donate dance services for President Roosevelt's 52nd birthday with five benefit dances citywide. Vaughn Brothers Orchestra volunteers at the Elk's Club and proceeds support the Warm Springs Foundation as senior high band parades downtown to promote ticket sales.
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Amarillo
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Vaughn Brothers Orchestra
Elk's Club
Vaughn Orchestra
Roy Diven
Nat
Peggy
Legion Hall
Joe Norman
Roseland
Santa Fe Orchestra
Khiva Shrine Temple
Howard Federer
WDAG
Governor Frees Three Convicts On Conditional Pardons
Governor Miriam A Ferguson ordered three Texas convicts released on conditional pardons. Joel Carol of Anderson County received a 25 year sentence for robbery with firearms, convicted in early March 1933. Frank Turnine of Hays County got two years for theft over $50, convicted in March 1933. Paul M Waldrop of Coleman County was granted three years for perjury, convicted in February 1933.
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Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Joel Carol
Anderson County
Frank Turnine
Hays County
Paul M. Waldrop
Coleman County
Jimmy Allman Chosen Manager for Roseland Ballroom
Jimmy Allman former Nat Dance Palace manager will serve as master of ceremonies at Roseland Ballroom starting Tuesday. He has years in amusement venues including the 66 Club in New York City and a summer resort in the Alleghany Mountains. He arrived three months ago and was manager of the Nat.
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Jimmy Allman
Roseland
Nat Dance Palace
Roseland Ballroom
Joe Norman
Mr. Allman
66 Club
New York City
Alleghany Mountains
Nat
Smith to Seek Clerk's Office
E. L. Smith a long time Amarillo jewelry and music store proprietor has announced his candidacy for Potter County clerk. A resident for over 25 years he seeks his first public office and asks voters for support in the upcoming primary election. He previously worked in railroad offices and was born in Missouri with parents who moved to the Indian Territory.
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E. L. Smith
Amarillo
Potter County
Mr. Smith
East Fifth Avenue
Smith
Missouri
Indian Territory
National Speakers Set for Panhandle Hardware Convention
Nationally known hardware leaders will address the twenty fifth Panhandle Hardware and Implement Association convention in Amarillo on February 5. G E B Gallaher of Norwalk will discuss ongoing problems under the new code, with E W Peterson of Florence and R W Carney of Wichita offering talks on price competition, code enforcement, and selling before the sale. The event honors FEW Hardin, the association’s first president, and features banquets, golf, gun shoots, and dances.
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Panhandle Hardware and Implement Association
R. W. Carney
Wichita
Kas
Witmer
Chicago
Oliver Farm Equipment Company
Hardin
Amarillo
Cattle Tuberculosis Testing Program Launched in Curry County
The U S Department of Animal Industry began a free tuberculosis testing and accreditation program for all Curry County cattle. If at least 51 percent of cattlemen cooperate by February 15, the plan proceeds. Accreditation will allow shipment to other accredited areas without on arrival TB testing.
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Bunday News
Clovis
N. M
United States Department of Animal Industry
Curry County
Family Ties Highlight Longtime Amarillo Roots
The text traces a family story beginning in Oklahoma, their move to Amarillo in 1906, and marriage in 1910 to Miss Mayor Amarillo Cornelius. They raised three daughters, all graduates of Amarillo High School, living at 1913 Fillmore Street. Also mentions Madame Rabier-Vaucher of Til Lenroy, France, mother of 18 children, who received France’s Legion of Honor.
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Oklahoma
Amarillo
Mr. Smith
Amarillo Cornelius
Amarillo High School
Fillmore Street
Madame Rabier-Vaucher
Tillenroy
France
Chilren, Das
Washing Machine Sales Jump Sixty Percent
G. B. Hamnett of Maytag visits Pinklea Electric Company and notes a 60 percent rise in washer purchases from 1932 to 1933. He cites a shift in housewives attitudes and calls washing easier with modern methods, highlighting more first time buyers.
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G. 8. Hamnett
Maytag Company
Pinklea Electric Company
Dr Rea Clinic Coming To Amarillo For Health Screening
Dr Rea of Minnesota internal medicine specialist arrives at Amarillo Hotel on Sunday February 4 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Licensed physician touts extensive treatment range including stomach and liver diseases, chronic disorders, and skin growths with hypodermic injections. Free consultation and examination. services and medicines offered at reasonable costs. Dr Rae Bros Medical Laboratory Minneapolis listed as affiliation.
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Amarillo
Rea
Rae
Rea Bros
Minneapolis
Minnesota
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Warm Springs (Ga
J.H. Gouldy
R. R. Jacobs
Plainview
Tex
Yler
C.C
PLAN
W.t.s.1.g
Bands Donate Dance Service
Wanith
Eg. L. Smith
Plains Hardware
EK. W. Hardin
Curry
Fred Frame
Elgin
Stewart Warner
Amarillo Electric Company
8Th Ave
Dial
DR. Robinson
United Cigar Store
Fifth and
Polk
P.O. B
Detroit
Bampers
Ford Finance Plans
Universal Credit Company
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