Pinkney Packing Buys Grand Champion Pig At Amarillo Show
Pinkney Packing Company of Amarillo paid 25 cents a pound for the Grand Champion pig weighing 240 pounds owned by Guy Brock of Erick Oklahoma. They also bought the Reserve Champion pig from Jack Adams of Tulsa at 14 cents a pound weighing 215 pounds. C R Garner of Amarillo bought several head and the 16 pound Grand Champion ham at 50 cents a pound. The Panhandle Hereford sale featured 95 head and was led by renowned auctioneers Col Fred Reppert and Col Earl Gartin. The event preceded the grand finale pig and baby beef auctions at the Tri-State Fair Grounds.
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Pinkney Packing Company
Amarillo
Pig Club
Guy Brock
Erick
Okla
Jack Adams
Tulsa
R. R. Pinkney
C. R. Garner
Garner
Panhandle
Hereford Breeders’ Association
Fred Reppert
Earl Gartin
R. J. Kinzer
American Hereford Breeders’ Association
Kansas City
Frank Farley
American Hereford Journal
Frazier Biggs
Western Livestock
Albuquerque
Mason King
Globe
Bert Weil
Hale Center
Tulia
Great Jurist Dies In Sleep Military Funeral Planned
Oliver Wendell Holmes died peacefully at 2 15 A M after a ten day illness at age 93. President Roosevelt led tributes saying the nation has lost one of its first citizens. Cabinet leaders and officials praised the former Supreme Court justice as plans for a military funeral were arranged by relatives at his Eye Street home. Chief Justice Hughes paid respects as arrangements moved forward.
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Washington
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Eye Street
Holmes
Charles Evans Hughes
Four Die In Shamrock Car Truck Crash Near Alaneed
A late night collision two miles west of Alaneed on Highway 66 left four dead and two injured. The dead include Ralph Inman 4 and Norma Jo Inman two, both of Shamrock, and Ralph E Daly 43 and Mrs. Inman's father. Mrs. Ralph F Daly is seriously hurt. others, Mrs J B Stringer and Miss Jakie Cude, sustained minor injuries. The truck driver fled after aiding victims. Funeral plans were pending relatives’ word.
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Shamrock
Alaneed
Highway 66
Ralph Inman
Norma Jo Inman
Ralph E. Daly
Inman
Ralph F. Daly
Daly
Groom
American Natural Gasoline Plant
FDR Warns Dollar High as Grain Prices Rise on Debt Relief
President Roosevelt said the dollar remains out of line with debts and noted progress in readjusting the debt structure. He indicated no plan for further devaluation, while markets rallied then receded as stocks and grains moved on the day’s statements.
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New York
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Washington
U.P
Re-Passage of Oil Cure Bill Seeks Gas Wastage Cut
In Austin on March 6 a bill to reenact Texas market demand oil production limits was introduced in the House. It would extend the current law beyond September and aim to curb gas waste by mandating ratable gas purchases, restricting certain uses, and allowing state set prices, with constitutional safeguards tying the act to ratable taking.
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Austin
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas House
Albert Walker
Vernon
Texas
Walker
James V. Allred
Texas Panhandle
House Committee On Oil, Gas and Mining
State Railroad Commission
Sidney Latham
Longview
Committee Votes on Legion Bonus Cash Payment Bill
The House Ways and Means Committee, by 14 to 11, approves moving to consider the American Legion bonus cash payment bill over the Patman currency expansion plan. Two motions decide the path: immediate cash payment favored. Vinson plan chosen as the committee preference with amendments postponed to afternoon session. Representative Vinson explains the measure at news hearing.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
American Legion
Cooper
Tennessee
Vinson
Representative Vinson
Kentucky
Legion
Whither Dear Friends New Civilization
Column by Arthur Brisbane contemplates a puzzled United States as Fremont Older reflects on the rise of a new civilization and its implications for American life.
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Fremont
U.S. A
Fremont Older 78, noted California newspaper man
Fremont Older, a fearless California journalist for over five decades, died in Miami at age 78. He earned acclaim for defending the weak and aiding the imprisoned, with a life likened to a day’s end worthy of admiration.
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Miami
Fla
Fremont Older
California
Victor Hugo
Gladstone
Flying Instructor Run Over by Ship
Dallas aviation instructor Arthur T. Glau aged 25 was fatally struck at Love Field when a Chicago bound American Airlines plane began to roll for takeoff. He died from a fractured skull and broken neck after being hit by a wing and landing gear as he stood on the ramp. John Maynard Lumber and Paint.
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Dallas
U.P
Arthur T. Glau
Glau
Love Field
American Airlines
Red Letter Day for Allred After 14 Hours in Amarillo
Texas governor Jimmie Allred called his Amarillo visit a red letter day as he spent 14 hours making speeches to cattlemen, mothers in law and other groups. He boarded a late train after his final appearance and said it was one of the busiest days of his political career.
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Texas
Amarillo
Jimmie Allred
Allred
Governor Allred Makes Amarillo Visit A Large Welcome
Governor Allred arrived in Amarillo unrecognized by Murrell Buckner who handed a note to Secretary Ed Clark during the entrance. Buckner called the governor a real guy and good sport, while hosts praised his easygoing humor and ability to meet every occasion.
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Austin
U.P
Allred
Amarillo
Murrell Buckner
Dallas
Ed Clark
Clark
Buckner
The
Panhandle
Jimmy
Gover
Snow Storm Clears Panhandle With Cold Night Ahead
Snow flurries faded after 8 to 9 this morning as clouds broke up over the Panhandle. Forecasters expect partly cloudy and colder tonight with a 18 degree low tomorrow. North Texas, Oklahoma, and the Panhandle face a cold snap with winds easing in a few days.
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Panhandle
Colorado
Amarillo
Kansas
United Press
North
Texas
Rocky Mountain
Southwest
J. L. Cline
East Texas
Texas Panhandle
Oklahoma
Cline
Palmer death verdict upheld in Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the death penalty for Joe Elmer for the murder of Major Crowson a prison guard during the 1934 Fastham farm escape linked to Clyde Barrow. Palmer and Raymond Hamilton were convicted of murder. Blackie Thompson was killed in the gun battle.
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Austin
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Joe Elmer
Major Crowson
Clyde Barrow
Palmer
Raymond Hamilton
Blackie
Thompson
State Penitentiary
Death House
Kentucky
Hamilton
Crowson
Fastham Farm
George Fe, Christian
Commission of Appeals
Shawn Tickets On Sale For Ted Shawn Show At Municipal
Tickets go on sale at City Drug No 1 in Polk Street for Shawn and His Men at the Municipal Auditorium Friday night. Prices are 65 cents front parquet 1 10 rear parquet and 55 cents balcony. Eight young dancers and a carload of costumes go with the troupe. Shawn is billed as a leading American dancer with acclaim in Europe.
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Ted Shawn
Municipal Auditorium
City Drug No
Polk Street
Shawn
United States
America
Europe
Greek Armies Attack Three Rebel Flanks
Three loyal Greek divisions advance from three directions to liquidate rebel forces in Salonika. Government troops push into Struma valley while others strike from the northwest and north, aided by a weathered front as censored casualty lists emerge amid ongoing fighting near Seres and Drama. A separate report from Belgrade cites a train tragedy toll of 300 to 400 killed across Greece, with officials underestimating overall losses.
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Associated Press
Athens
Salonika
Aegean Sea
George Kondylis
Struma
Ioannides
Gialystras
Macedonia
Alexandroupolis
Seres
Drama
Xanthi
Aegean
Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Athens- Belgrade
Greece
Amarillo Weather Outlook and Panhandle Frost Warnings
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday in Amarillo with a low around 18. West Texas expects fair skies with colder conditions in the Panhandle and southeast areas. New Mexico also fair with frost in the south portion. Dial 4311 for Griggs Ambulance.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
Threats Facing Huey In New Deal Attacks
Sen Huey P Long drew threats of counter moves as General Hugh S Johnson attacked the anti New Deal coalition including Father Coughlin. Johnson prepared a radio reply and Long aimed a broadcast of his own. Democratic leaders weighed the impact while Johnson’s reception in New York appeared favorable.
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Huey
New Deal
Washington
U.P
Huey P. Long
High Administration
Hugh 8
Johnson
Long
Kingfish
Father Charles
Coughlin
General Johnson
Senate
Joseph T. Robinson
New York
Hugh S. Johnson
Charles F. Coughlin
Red Book Magazine
Belt and Belt Taken to Leavenworth Prison
A. J. Kelly and J. S. Belt were en route to Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary to serve five and four year sentences for mail fraud from 1933. Deputy U. S. Marshal Bill Lampe escorted them aboard a Santa Fe passenger train. Grocera sall Grow White Davy Braduete.
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A. J. Kelly
J. 8S. Belt
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
U. S
Allred Urges Plains Relief For Texas Panhandle
Governor Allred, returning from Amarillo, said conditions there are worse than a year ago. He telegraphed Hopkins, National Relief Administrator, urging immediate survey and early decision on aid to complete the North Panhandle school term amid dust storms and drought.
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Austin
U.P
Amarillo
Allred
Harry Hopkins
Texas
Alfred
Washington
North Panhandle
Panhandle
Ways and Means backs repeal of income tax publicity section
The House Ways and Means Committee reported favorably the Dougton resolution to repeal the publicity section of the Revenue Act. Speaker Joseph W. Burns said the pink slip repeal will be given right of way in the House.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Dougton
Joseph W. Burns
Walker Notified of Bankruptcy by Croydon Court
Former New York mayor James J. Walker received a bankruptcy notice in Croydon County Court Surrey. A $13,000 debt judgment against him was obtained by Hat tie Carnegie, a New York dressmaker, last year. Walker claims malice behind the suits and says bankruptcy would hinder his ability to pay.
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London
UPA
James J. Walker
New York
Walker
Hattie Carnegie
Croydon County Court
Surrey
Betty Compton
Oslo Professor Drinks Heavy Water Under Risk
Prof Klaus Hansen of Oslo University swallowed one fortieth pint of heavy water, a mysterious new fluid, claiming it burned his mouth and tasted bad. He paid $25 for the experience, described as a hazardous stunt with little reward and high cost. A Globe News Want Ad offers a cheaper, practical listing instead.
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Klaus Hansen
Oslo
Norway
Globe News
Remember the Alamo 99 Years Ago Today
An old newspaper recalls the 1836 siege at the Alamo with Lt. Col. William B. Travis’s famed Texas resolve. It notes 120 defenders including David Crockett and James Bowie, and cites shortages of corn and cattle found in deserted houses as reinforcements arrive.
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Alamo
Southwest
San Antonio
Travis
Santa Ana
William Barrett Travis
David Crockett
James Bowia
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Dial
Belt, Kelly
Plains
Wires Hopkins
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T. Crowe
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