Hoover bans booze expense at consulates abroad
President Hoover issued an executive order prohibiting government funds for champagne and wine at nearly 100 American diplomatic missions. The ban also covers auto hire, printing, engraving, and club dues, while allowing receptions, flowers, tips, dinners, and other entertainments. State Department officials expressed surprise at the scope of the ruling and noted liquor costs were a major personal burden for foreign service officers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Congress
State Department
Foreign Service
Department
Jim Harris
W. C. Id
Chawford
Dumas
Amarillo
Paul Biddle Still Missing in Shamrock Produce Case
Missing since July 4 night, Paul Biddle trusted night helper at Shamrock Produce Company, abandoned a drive-it-yourself car in Plainview. More than $400 cash missing from the company office per J L Glasgow, manager.
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Paul Biddle
Shamrock Produce Company
Buchanan
Plainview
Max Long
Third
Pierce
Biddle
J. L. Glasgow
Gas Riot Gun Added Police Equipment Amarillo
One of the newest and most powerful police weapons, a gas riot gun, was added to Amarillo police equipment. The 26 inch chromium firearm fires long range time fused projectiles over 100 yards releasing tear gas, with short range cartridges for 40 feet. Cartridges cost 8 and 5 dollars. Designed to disperse mobs and quell riots.
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Amarillo
Prisons Adopt Riot Guns Said to Be in Use
Routing barricaded criminals and protecting guards. Similar riot guns now are in use at Auburn Sing Sing Dannemora San Quentin and other prisons, it is said.
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Auburn
Sing Sing
Dannemora
San Quentin
New Arrivals for City Employes
Two city water department families welcomed newborns at city hall over consecutive days. Robert Andrews, a water works department superintendent, and his wife announced a daughter last Tuesday. James Lankford, also in the water department, and his wife announced a son named James K. P. II the next day. Mrs. Lankford was born Vera Ziegler of Shawnee, Oklahoma.
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Water Department
City Hall
Robert Andrews
Andrews
Municipal Water Works
James Lankford
James K. P. II
Lankford
Amarillo Real Estate Company Chartered
Amarillo Real Estate Company of Amarillo was chartered today with capital stock of 10000 dollars. Incorporators include Hugo W. Loew enstern H N Wheeler Homer A Callaway and Mr and Mrs H T Morley. The Morleys and family left yesterday for Colorado and Wyoming for a trip.
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Amarillo
United Press
Austin
Amarillo Real Estate Company
Hugo W. Loewenstern
H. N. Wheeler
Homer A. Callaway
Mra. H. T. Morley
Colorado
Wyoming
Bob Morris for Sheriff Headquarters Visit
A campaign headquarters at 121 East Fourth St urges voters to call 5131 if they cannot reach the polls, offering to come for them. The message promotes Bob Morris for sheriff and provides contact for transportation assistance.
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Bob Morris
East Fourth St
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