Amarillo Urges HOLC Continuation Backed by Connally Jones
The Amarillo city commission seeks continued operation of the Home Owners Loan Corporation. Senator Tom Connally and Congressman Marvin Jones express near certainty of favorable Senate action and support for extending HOLC bonds. The city notes many delinquencies and pending applications as homes near foreclosure. The British Medical Register lists 55,291 doctors.
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Home Owners Loan Corporation
Amarillo
City Commission
United States
Tom Connally
Ross Rogers
Congress
Senate
Jones
Steagall
HOLC
Texas
Washington
Roosevelt
Garner
Rogers
Funds to feed needy run out February tenth
Relief officials warned funds to feed the needy would be exhausted February 10 as debate on the four and a half billion work relief bill continued. Senators expected a week or more of discussion while President’s pressure was sought to speed passage.
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Senate
Washington
Relief Administration
Appropriations Committee
Morton M. Milford
The
Glass
Milford
Congress
Virginia
Senate Committee
Christian J. Peoples
Treasury
House
Peoples
Major blow hits Uruguayan rebels seeking to topple dictatorship
Uruguayan authorities arrested Domingo Baque, president of the Nationalist party, as Congress granted President Gabriel Terra sweeping powers to quell the revolt. About 500 rebels faced an army detachment amid fighting that killed several and wounded Ovidio Alonso. The government said the situation was under control as troops and aerial patrols hunted insurgents along the border.
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Unrruguay
Gabriel Terra
Domingo Baque
Nationalist Party
Congress
Terra
Baque
Frayle Muerto
Costa de Colla
Department of
Colonia
Vazquez
Ovidio Alonso
Batllista
Basilio Munoz
Montivideo
Blames Racing as He Takes Own Life
K. W. Alford, 43, an oil company employee in Houston, swallowed poison in a downtown hotel after noon yesterday. An inquest verdict ruled death by his own action. A note on his person said race horses caused this and urged repeal and enforcement of gambling laws.
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Houston
K. W. Alford
Oil Company
Justice of the Peace
Texas
Roosevelt and World Court Debate Touches Senators
The Senate faced intense pressure as more than thirty thousand telegrams opposed joining the world court. A New York senator reported pledging himself to the world court to avoid disobliging President Roosevelt, while others hope to work with him without a preemptive commitment. The Dionne quintuplets, eight months old, are described as healthy and individual, a marvel to observers. Mayor La Guardia is shown discussing gas and electric utility matters with city providers.
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League of Nations
World Court
Senate
New York
Washington
Roosevelt
Night auction set for Amarillo 4-H stock show event
Amarillo Fat Stock Show directors voted to hold this year’s 4-H calf sale at night opening March 4 and running through March 7. The move aims to boost attendance with hundreds more buyers and features 115 Hereford bulls in the Panhandle Hereford Breeders Association sale.
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Amarillo
Grover B. Hill
Show Association
Panhandle Hereford Breeders Association
Ralph R. Thomas
Pampa
Lewis Dodson
E. R. Duke
Channing
Edd Rogers
Claude
W. J. Hill
Ted Taylor
Mason King
Garford Wilkinson
Frank Farley
Groom
John Adams
Tulsa
Charles Martin
R. T. Alexander
M. P. Leaming
Panhandle
Frank R. Phillips
Canyon
Ed Rogers
Jack Hudson
Excessive charges spark calls for fair utility pricing
A column urges utilities to charge the poor as little as the rich for gas and electricity, arguing decency over confiscation. It cites New York strike turmoil, Hauptmann trial notes, and a youth who endured a 24 mile daily walk ordered by a judge, softened by a priest.
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United States
Death on the highways spurs Amarillo safety drive
Amarillo joins a nationwide traffic safety push urged by President Roosevelt. Police say double parking is a major offense signaling careless driving. Officials emphasize courtesy and rules to reduce the high toll of road deaths.
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America
Amarillo
Roosevelt
Elmer Green
Tnsually
Oklahoma enters oil compact. Senate pass opens federal control path
Oklahoma Senate unanimously passes Governor Marland's oil compact measure after House approval. Oklahoma becomes third major oil state to back the plan, joining New Mexico and California. Governor foresees $1.50 to $2.00 per barrel oil if an interstate agreement reduces waste and production, while a floor clash over Patrick Hurley’s wealth and motives highlights the debate. Texas claims it can curb production without federal oversight.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Senate
F. W. Marland
House
New Mexico
California
Patrick J. Hurley
Hurley
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Aid Kidney and Bladder Trouble
An advert promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe diuretic and stimulant for weak kidneys and irritated bladder. It claims relief from nocturnal urination, with additional signs like aching, puffiness around the eyes, leg cramps and moist palms, urging readers to buy the genuine Haarlem product from Holland.
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Haarlem
Hulland
Farm pond and terracing talks set for Friday meeting
The Great Plains Farm Pond and Terracing Association will host Texas and Oklahoma experts in Amarillo this Friday February 4 to discuss pond construction and terracing to conserve moisture and curb drought. Notables include C M Evans W R Bentley J B Keely and J E Gaston with invitations to Judge James D Hamlin. Irvin R Buchanan reports growing interest and a large turnout expected.
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Great Plains Farm Pond and Terracing Association
Texas
Oklahoma
C. M. Evans
Marshall
William Burkes
Austin
Conservation Department of Rural Rehabilitation
W. R. Bentley
Texas A. & M
Harley A. Daniel
Experiment Station
Goodwell
Okla
H. H. Finnell
Dalhart
Department of Interior
J. B. Keely
Texas Relief Commission of Texas
W. H. McPheters
Stillwater
W. H. Sewell
Follett
J. E. Gaston
State Highway Department
James D. Hamlin
Farwell
West Texas
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H. W. Curtner
Geyer St
Little Rock
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Uruguay
Slano Water Softener CO
Mr. la Guardia
Chon Day
W. R. Ballard
John L. Summers
U.S
New York City
Thomas C. Smith
Wilentz
New Jersey
Bruno Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Edward Foster
Smith
Anderson
Indiana
Alexandria
Reformatory
Father Scheets
Double-Parker
State Senate
Marland
Henry Johnston
Pat Hurley
H. M. Curnutt
Barnsdall
Jim Nance
Hoover
T. Joseph
St.Joseph
Dodgeis Amozaed
Americe
Dodge
Dodge Brothers Corporation
Carysler Motors
Chryales Motors
YONGE
Cullum Motor Company
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