Radio aids cut motor thefts in Amarillo
Four motor cars were stolen in Amarillo in June and only one remains unrecovered. A Ford roadster stolen June 25 from the Amarillo Tent and Awning Co. was found in Albuquerque with three escaped Colorado penitentiary convicts. A Kansas license plate was on the car, and slips bearing the tent’s name were found inside. Police say the drop in thefts is notable, despite fewer accidents. The department’s daily radio broadcasts, aired via WDAG, describe stolen cars.
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Amarillo
Albuquerque
N. M
Colorado State Penitentiary
Pat O'Grady
Kansas
Police Department
Traffic Accidents Decline in June at Police HQ
Records show a marked decrease in motor car accidents for June while traffic violations remain steady. Police headquarters report only 43 motor car accidents, indicating improved roadway safety despite ongoing violations.
One Man Band Teaches Cripples Guitar Playing
Amarillo's M. L. Baugh, a one man band, offers free guitar and mouth organ lessons to cripples and others with chronic joblessness. For 25 years he has taught over 50 people to earn money in the band business by playing both instruments together with a copper collar mouth organ. He trains entirely by ear and promises a repertoire of about two dozen pieces in three weeks.
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M. L. Baugh
Amarillo
Rauch
Mr. Baugh
Baugh
Fatal June 18 Car Crash Kills Ada Williamson
In Amarillo during June there were over two motor accidents a day with fifteen injuries and one fatality. The fatal crash occurred early on June 18 at Tenth Avenue and Jefferson Street, with Ada Williamson dying after admission to St Anthony's hospital. London Police Court Mission reported 2,272 persons placed on probation in the last year.
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Amarillo
Tenth Avenue
Jefferson Street
Ada Williamson
St. Anthony’s Hospital
London Police Court Mission
Amarillo Building Boom Sets State Pace in 1931 Half-Year
Amarillo leads Texas cities in building activity for the first half of 1931 with estimated construction costs totaling 1,798,303.70 across 65 permits issued in June and the year to date. Permits issued last month totaled 148,283.70, and breakdowns show mercantile, residential, industrial, and repair projects.
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Texas
Amarillo
Hallie Harper
Frank French
Harper
Mercantile
How To Stop Skin Itching In 2 Minutes
An advertisement promotes Tetterine ointment for skin eruptions including pimples itch tetter ringworm eczema claiming quick permanent relief. It says the product cools and antiseptically soothes while killing parasites that irritate the skin and notes 60 cents per box, sold by Shuptrine Co Savannah GA or direct postpaid.
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Shuptrine Co
Savannah
Complaints Filed On Freight Service
Amarillo merchants faced uncertain freight service affecting business at New Mexico points. J. J. Cole of the Chamber of Commerce cited delays from seven to 11 days on routes including Clayton to Raton and Dalhart to Tucumcari, with Rock Island and Colorado & Southern lines named. Local officials promised remedy and direct routing from Amarillo to Tucumcari.
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Amarillo
New Mexico
J. Cole
Chamber of Commerce
Rock Island
Colorado & Southern
Cole
Clayton
Raton
Dalhart
Tucumcari
Southern Pacific
Mosquero
Mills
Here
Morse
Nelson orders cost estimate for triple-turret salute
The cost of firing a triple-turret salute by the H. M. S. Nelson is $2100, according to a recent estimate.
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Harding Ranch
Devil's Kitchen
Gray Mare
University Club
Minters Leave On Vacation To Old States
Justice of the Peace J. W. Minter, Mrs. Minter and their son Norman, court reporter for the Potter County Criminal District Court, depart today for an extended trip to Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia. Judge Minter is a native of Ken-
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Ter
Minter
Norman
Potter County
Texas Resident TH Minters To Be Away A Month
A Texas resident known as TH Minters will be away for about one month. The note indicates temporary absence from local duties or residence without detailing purpose or destination.
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Lucky
Texas
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THE
HUB Clothiers
Lee
S & Q Clothiers
Polk Street
Portage Oxfords
Kongola
Uv. Levy
Crosset
Oxfords
Stetson
Belfast
Ireland
Black Flag Company
Oruere
Old States
Justice of the Peace
J. W. Min
B. Younger
Oliver Eakle
Brighten UP
Star Lumber CO
P. M. Waltrip
DRS. Waltrip & van Haltern
Fort Worth
Amarillo Hotel
Post & Gatty
Goodrich Air
New York
Goodrich
Post and Gatty
Cal Farley
Pampa
Borger
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