Rescue ships begin relief for survivors
Three more Viking sealer survivors were rescued by the steamship Boothic off Orse Island after explosion wrecked the Viking. The rescued men John Johnson Alfred Kean and Fred Best were in a dory on the ice and not seriously hurt. Officials expected about 29 dead from the disaster as crews work to count the missing.
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Viking
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John Johnson
Alfred Kean
Fred Best
Associated Press
ST. John's
Amd
Orse Island
Teacher Examinations Scheduled for April 4 5
Examinations for county teachers will be held in the county superintendent Miss Baura V Hamner office on April 4 and 5. Applicants are urged to submit as soon as possible. The school office is in the Western Building across from the courthouse.
Funeral for James Helm Tomorrow at Groom
Funeral services for James Willis Helm 78 Panhandle pioneer will be held 2:30 Thursday at First Baptist Church Groom Rev C B Brooks officiating Interment at Groom Heem died Tuesday morning on his 78th birthday at the home of his daughter Mrs C R Slay in Groom Survived by widow and three sons G Otis Helm Amatillo James Helm Groom and Jodie Helm Jerico and by another daughter Mrs M E Haletead Long Beach California ready to attend the services
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the Panhandle
First Baptist Church
Groom
Blackburn Funeral Home
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Mr. Helm
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M. E. Hal
Girl Scout Leaders Set Training and Conference Plans
The second class of the Girl Scout Leaders training school will meet tomorrow night at the Johnson building Scout headquarters. Miss Alice Mulkey urges all new leaders and interested residents to attend. The advanced leaders' school will be led by a national officer at the Cactus Regional Conference April 24 to 26.
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Alice Mulkey
Victim Recovering After Canyon Car Crash
Ervin Lovell, 23, a West Texas Teachers College student, is improving at Northwest Texas Hospital but remains in serious condition with internal injuries and severe facial and hand lacerations after a car overturned near Canyon. A defective steering gear was cited as the cause.
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West Texas Teachers Colege
Canyon
Northwest Texas Hospital
Sterling
Lovell
Sanborn School Play Friday at 7 80 oclock
Sanborn School presents the one act play How the Story Grew Friday night in the school auditorium. The event is sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association with an additional song by Mrs. D A Nicholas. Billy Foran Max Iby Rowena Burnam and an instrumental trio will appear in school life vignettes with musical numbers.
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Sanorn School
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Old Erin
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Max Iby
Rowena Burnam
Istrumental
Lee Campbell
Fire destroys garage and car on Pierce Street
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a frame garage and a Whippet coupe at Pierce Street. The car belonged to Charles Wooten. Fire crews received the alarm at 2 40 o clock.
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Pierce Street
Charles Wooten
Wide Open gambling bill nears governor signature in Nevada
Nevada Senate approved the Wide Open bill 13 to 8 and assembly action is finished on minor amendments. Gov. Balzar is expected to sign promptly as the measure legalizes most gambling forms with a $50 monthly license for each game and revenue sharing of 50 percent to cities, 25 percent to county and state.
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Assembly
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Preliminary Interscholastic League events set for tomorrow
County schools will compete in spelling reading memory arithmetic and Three R at Soney School under director-general Mrs. W D Ward. Eight schools attend including Ady Cliffside River Road Brady Soney Bushland Highland Park Allison Masterson. Friday features track finals declamation and debate with assistant director Mrs. Barney Wood.
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Dracula Contest Adds Fear Moment Narrated By Genna Harmon
Genna Lee Harmon recounts a chilling moment reading Dracula at home. She began at 11 PM, read until 3 AM, and froze when Dracula neared the Doctor as her light failed and she screamed before fainting. The item ties to Globe’s Fear Moment prize and a Fair theater showing ending tonight.
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Pierce Street
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Five Die in Cave-In at California Tunnel Site
Five men were reported killed in a cave-in during construction of a Western Pacific extension tunnel near Keddie California. Sheriff deputies investigate as details remain sparse.
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Quincy
Calif
Mar
Western Pacific
Keddie
City 10 Follows State Law On City Jail Fines
An ordinance introduced to align city police court fines with state law proposes raising daily jail work pay from $1 to $3. Previously prisoners paid cash fines. habeas corpus releases arose from conflicts with state rules. The city may use prisoners for labor under the new plan, as warned by past weed-cutting orders.
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Radio Highlights: Indoor Tennis Semis and Extras
Mid June radio plans feature Ted Husing narrating the Men's National Indoor Tennis semi finals and final on WABC and network. Broadcasts include Bobby Jones golf talk from Los Angeles on WEAF, Buddy Rogers musical on WABC, an interview with polar explorer Sir Hubert Wilkins on WEAF, and various local programs on KGRS WDAG.
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Bobby Jones
Los Angeles
Weaf and Chain
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Buddy” Rogers
Wabc Group
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Grantland Rice
WEAF
Majestics Show Off Automatic Volume Control
The Amarillo Electric Co showcases new Majestic models at 111 E 8th Ave. The unit allows setting volume for faint fading, but when the program returns the volume stays unchanged.
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8Th. Ave
Walton Rises in Oklahoma City Mayoral Race
Oklahoma City voters chose two nominees in a six man field as ex governor Walton, impeached in 1923 and under mail fraud indictment, surged to within 172 votes of front runner Blinn and eyed a comeback in the April 7 runoff amid crime and chief Becker controversy.
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Walton
Blinn
Charles Becker
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Oklahoma City
Rarin
Jack” Walton
Oklahoma
Jack
C. J. Blinn
Briand’s 25 Years in Public Life Highlighted
The speech notes Briand’s 25 years in public service with 11 terms as prime minister and 36 portfolios across 25 cabinets. It credits Briand for a peace-focused message, urging governments and people to understand rather than fight.
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France
McDade Drilling Firm In City Water Site Plan
A McDade Drilling Company proposal outlines city acquisition of water sites and the company drilling wells to develop new water infrastructure. The plan focuses on expanding water access and supporting municipal needs with borehole development and site assessment.
Water supply bids to meet demand with possible sixth well
A commission considered two fixed-sum bids to ensure water from five wells and to drill a sixth free of charge if needed. No action was taken yet as members voted to study the proposals and decide at a later session.
Amarillo Music Festival Sees Large Turnout and Prizes
Nearly 1,500 contestants entered last year with 3,000 out of town attendees expected this year for the three day festival. Cash prizes will be awarded in a parade contest Friday noon in downtown Amarillo led by Prof. Oscar Wise of Amarillo High School. Gladys Marsallis Glein is festival general director and Miss Mattie Mae Swisher heads the teachers' association.
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Amarillo
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Teachers’ Association
Murder trial over fatal hotel shooting near Cat tlemen's Convention
Will Moore was shot in the Terminal Hotel during the Cat tlemen's Convention. Pete Moore's companion Allen Mitchell Thurman Dobbins testified police say Pete Moore acted without provocation. Clark Cain now Amarillo police chief and others testified as voir dire proceeds.
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Amarillo
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Canyon
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Pampa
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G. Kelly Stout
Dalhart
Bethany
Veniremen
East Texas oil men back proration dispute and rail commission plan
East Texas oil leaders in Kilgore approve resolutions praising Railroad Commissioners Neff and Terrell while criticizing Commissioner Smith for opposing local interests. They promise to accept proration if petroleum imports are curtailed, and note Governor Sterling proposes an appointive commission on oil matters.
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Associated Press
Kilgore
Tex
Neff and
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Smith
Continuance of Statewide Oil Proration Ordered
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission ordered continuance of statewide oil production proration on the same basis as the first three months of the year. The hearing set for March 25 was indefinitely postponed to decide further proration policy. The current order allows 6 percent deduction from the Oklahoma City field and up to 50 percent in other areas, expiring March 31.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Hearing Postponed in Oil States Field
The Oil States Advisory Committee hearing was postponed by the Federal Conservation Board. Senator Borah Idaho warned proposed import and production limits could violate law. Secretary Wilbur asked for postponement to April 9 to 10, to align with a six month petroleum needs report due April 9 prepared by a special committee.
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Associated Press
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Borah
Republican
Idaho
Wilbur
Gas distribution project to start connections by next month
Avenue and several large gas users will be connected to the line as the project advances. Officials estimate the entire distribution system will be completed and ready for service by September 1, per the notice to material men and contractors. The winning bidder must post a performance bond and a $500 forfeit penalty.
City to issue deed of trust for gas system bonds
City officials explained Wednesday that a deed of trust will be executed to protect bondholders, covering operation of the gas utility and providing a sinking fund with monthly deposits at Amarillo National Bank to cover annual interest and principal. If deposits lapse, the bond trustee may operate the gas system until the sinking fund is restored.
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Amarillo National Bank
Market roundup from Kansas City to New Orleans lifting stocks
Kansas City hogs and cattle prices mixed with gains and steadys across weights. Chicago hog and cattle markets showed strength while New Orleans cotton opened steady with later gains as trade supported. Liverpool cotton futures and New York stock letters noted overall modest rally with specific names moving.
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Associated Press
eLen Owerd
New Orleans
Liverpool
Relieved stomach ailment touted by 60 year old
Riverton New Jersey man M A Funk aged 60 credits ACIDINE with instant relief from acid, fermentation and gas after trying other remedies. Ad claims two million packages sold, includes Japtase enzyme, promises neutralized acids, calmer nerves, better sleep, immunity to colds, money back if not delighted.
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Riverton
N. J
Cherished Joys in Life From Fortune to Quiet Content
A poem reflection on life’s joys from high fortune and books to games and leadership. It contrasts pursuits like fame, power, and exploration with the simple, peaceful contentment found in gardening and a trouble-free day.
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