Amusing suit talk and weather woes from Amarillo column
The writer vents over a $600,000 lawsuit involving Dr. Brinkley and The Globe News, blaming editor Kreiger and pledging a counter suit while joking about bankers, lawyers, and Del Rio. He notes extreme wind and blizzard impacts, forecasts spring, questions tax fairness, and praises local contractors amid grim economic talk. He criticizes Hoover salaries and government taxes, calls for austerity, and ends with weather reflections.
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Kreiger
Grover
News-Globe
Russia
Amarillo
Dr. Brinkley
Brinkley
Mr. Stalin
Globe News
Bragg Funeral Rites Tonight for Mrs. Bragg
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Justice Bragg 46 wife of Rock Island Railroad official R R Bragg are set for 7 PM at Peeples Chapel Dalhart Rev Palmer of Dalhart Methodist Church will conduct. She died suddenly at 3 PM yesterday at 1700 Jackson St Amarillo where she had lived two years after coming from Dalhart. Her survivors include husband a daughter Ruth Bragg Amarillo her mother Mrs Emma Justice and four sisters Ada Dorsett Greenfield Ind.
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R. R. Bragg
Rock Island Railroad
Peeples Chapel
Dalhart
Palmer
Rock Island
Greenfield, Ind
Bragg
Ruth Bragg
Amarillo
Emma Justice
Ada Dorsett
Nick Eddy Death Ruled Natural by County Coroner
Nick Eddy aged 43 died of natural causes, coroner Justice of the Peace J W Minter ruled after investigating a one room shack death at 208 North Tyler Street. The body found at 5 pm by passer-by Jess Deadwiley. relatives sought in Amarillo were not located. Eddy’s body held at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.
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Justice of the Peace
J. W. Minter
Nick Eddy
North
Tyler Street
Eddy
Jess Deadwiley
Amarillo
Boxwell Brother
Field agents hear details on loan plan meeting
Detailed discussions on granting loans to area farmers under the Reconstruction Finance Corporation were held yesterday. Panhandle field inspectors and Knox Parr of the Dallas offices attended, along with H. W. Fendley Amarillo C L Geesey Pampa Glenn W Stinnett Spearman and John O Stovall Childress.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Panhandle
Farm Loan Plan
Knox Parr
Agriculture Department of the Corporation
Dallas
H. W. Fendley
Amarillo
C. L. Geesey
Pampa
Glenn W. Stinnett
Spearman
John O. Stovall
Childress
Fireman Awakened By Flames In His Own Home
Fire alarms woke A. M. Williams a fireman at 405 North Pierce Street as flames appeared in a clothes closet at 9:55. Damage was slight to a duplex owned by Ben Ratliff. A second, early morning closet fire caused about 300 dollars in damage. Mrs. B. W. Brown, 2607 Hayes Street, was roused by a barking dog as flames leapt from a second closet at 1:35. Origin not yet determined. Mr. Brown is a Fort Worth & Denver firefighter.
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A. M. Williams
Williams
North Pierce Street
Ben Ratliff
B. W. Brown
Hayes Street
Amarillo Building Permits Temporarily Surge
After a lull, Amarillo sees a burst of activity with nearly $20,000 in permits issued by the city building inspector. The state highway department begins an $8,000 brick and stone warehouse at 1601 West Fourth Avenue, due June 21. Repairs of about $4,000 are underway at 504-06 South Polk Street. Hugh McIntire serves as contractor, with Los Angeles resident Mrs. Mattie Anderson listed as owner. A $5,200 permit was issued Saturday to George L. Stone for a brick home at 1216 Travis Street, set to finish May 19.
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State Highway Department
West Fourth Avenue
South Polk Street
Hugh McIntire
Mattie Anderson
Los Angeles
George L. Stone
Travis Street
Burglary Prompted by Hunger Hits Local Store
Amarillo police reported the only burglary of the day at the Square Deal grocery 1701 East Tenth Avenue. A broken front window allowed access to a lock. cured meats canned goods and vegetables were taken valued at about ten dollars. The cash drawer was untouched. The building is owned by Mrs Burt Daniels.
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Amarillo
Square Deal
East Tenth Avenue
Burt Daniels
What They 4 Write To Tack Give Him A Break
Dear Tack, I write seeking a break as I feel my life will never be a success and fear I will have nothing to do with the future. The letter expresses resignation and a request for guidance or relief from pressure.
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Tack
Skin Specialist Explores Inland Market For Cleansers
Miss Julia Foster arrives at English Field after an Oklahoma City flight and surveys skin care needs in the Panhandle. She promotes cleanliness rest diet and gentle cleansing with lukewarm water and mild vegetable soap and says bleaches work best on clean skin. Foster plans to stay several days to study local beauty concerns and consult with experts.
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Panhandle
Julia Foster
Palmolive Company
English Field
Oklahoma City
Miss Foster
Foster
Panhanese
Kate Smith
Garner described as energetic Democratic House leader in Washington
The piece portrays John N. Garner in his Capitol office as a tireless, honest, and practical speaker. It notes his health, routines, restraint on controversy, and ability to manage a diverse House faction. Garner, a long time Democrat, expresses devotion to the United States and openness to cross-party welfare.
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John N. Garner
Garner
Texas
Capitol
Mr. Garner
Republic
United States
Neff Named Eighth Baylor President Informal News
Pat M. Neff has accepted the presidency of Baylor University, becoming the eighth leader since its founding 87 years ago. He will assume duties after the current school year ends in June, with Dean W. B. Allen praising the appointment and the university.
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Waco
Tex
Pat M. Neff
Baylor University
W. 8. Allen
Senate election group to hear Bailey charge
Washington March 21 A formal attempt to unseat Senator Bailey of North Carolina on charges of fraud in the 1930 election will be laid before the Senate election committee tomorrow This brings to two the number of Democratic Senators whose ouster is being sought The petition of complaint against Bailey is placed before the committee on behalf of George M Pritchard defeated Republican candidate The group will receive two reports of the sub committee which inquired into the contest against Senator Bankhead of Alabama
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Washington
Bailey
North Carolina
Senate Election Committee
George M. Pritchard
Bankhead
Alabama
Two Hijackers Arrested After Austin Police Chase
Two men, who gave names Pete West and Ervin Kametsky, were arrested in Austin after an automobile chase in which officers fired 23 shots. Mayo T. Brewer, a chain store manager, was accosted by two masked hijackers at midnight. he fired a few shots and alerted Constable Arthur Woody. West and Kametsky, driving a car with stolen plates, were arrested after a several block chase. Neither was wounded by the gunfire.
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Austin
Pete West
Ervin Kametsky
Mayo T. Brewer
Arthur Woody
West
Kametsky
YEGGS LOOT SAFE IN CHURCH IN HOUSTON
Yerg men entered the First Church of Christ, Scientist after services and cracked the church safe stealing 175 dollars in cash. The church treasurer R. D. Steele found the loss when opening his office. The thieves left checks worth several hundred dollars.
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Yeggs
Houston
Yergmen
First
Church of Christ, Scientist
R. D. Steele
Drybread Pleads Guilty to Driving While Intoxicated
Amarillo resident Sam Drybread pled guilty in district criminal court to driving while intoxicated. Judge Henry Bishop assessed a $10 fine and costs.
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Dybread
Sam Drybread
Amarillo
Henry 5. Bishop
Rail shops reopen at Bellmead after three months
The Missouri Kansas Texas railroad shops at Bellmead reopened for a 10 day period giving work to 245 men. Fifteen hundred more women are enrolled in home economics extension projects in Michigan this year than last.
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Waco
Tex
U.P
Missouri - Kansas - Texas
Bellmead
Michigan
Baby Injured by Auto Regains Consciousness
Wayne Kenyon three years old regained consciousness after Friday’s motor car collision. Doctors say chances of recovery are much better. He is son of Mr and Mrs Kenyon of 606 Carolina Street and a patient at Northwest Texas Hospital with a fractured skull.
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Wayne Kenyon
Wayne
Kenyon
Carolina Street
Northwest Texas Hospital
Odd Fellows In Meet Opens Texas Grand Lodge Session
In Waco on March 21 the 92nd annual Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of Texas and the 38th annual Rebekah Assembly began with a parade. About three thousand members from both groups attended. Lawrence Beyer, 13, son of Mr and Mrs P L Beyer, is recovering after an appendectomy at St Anthonys Hospital following surgery Saturday. Mr Beyer works as a dispatcher for the Santa Fe.
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Waco
Texas
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of Texas
Rebekah Assembly of Texas
Lawrence Beyer
P. L. Beyer
Ong Street
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Mr. Beyer
Stanva Fe
Club Market to Open Here in Amarillo This Saturday
A Home Demonstration Club market opens in Amarillo Saturday morning in the north foyer of the Municipal Auditorium. The non profit sale will feature farm products from Potter County and local citizens, including eggs rabbits chickens and items for an Easter menu. Mrs. Howard Vaughn named market manager and Miss Mary Sitton supervises the Potter County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs.
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Amarillo
Municipal Auditorium
Potter County
Howard Vaughn
Potter County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs
Mary Sitton
Raymond Ford Defies Bandit in Garage Clash
Raymond Ford, 21, of Pleasant Valley, fought off a robber in his garage at 11 pm. A bullet grazed his side as the assailant fled in a coupe with a woman. Ford was treated at St Anthony's Hospital and released. Police found no suspect. Ford is son of Quincy Ford, local realtor.
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Raymond Ford
Pleasant Valley
Ford
Buddy
St. Anthony's Hospital
Quincy Ford
River Road
Federal Agents Take Gathright To Denver In Theft Ring Case
Federal agents in Amarillo take suspect George F Gathright to Denver on federal charges related to an interstate theft ring. Three other Amarilloans also face charges with arrests in Abi lene and Denver. Cromer, once Johnny Adams, pled guilty in Abilene after a 19 car theft recovery. The ring is said to have operated across Colorado and the Panhandle with Amarillo and Denver as hubs.
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Amarillo
George F. Gathright
Gathright
Denver
Cromer
Colorado
Panhandle
The Queen's Husband Tickets On Sale At City Drug
Tickets for The Queen's Husband went on sale today at City Drug No 1 on Polk Street. Amarillo Little Theater will stage the Robert Sherwood satire Tuesday and Wednesday at McKinley School auditorium with William D Russell directing and in the leading role. The cast includes Bill Flenniken Frank A Gants Robert Johnson Walter Mitchell and others.
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City Drug
Polk Street
McKinley School Auditorium
Amarillo
Arkansas Man Held for Texarkana Murder
John G. Harris of Bono Arkansas was held to the Bowie County grand jury after an examining trial on a murder charge. Royal body found battered beside a Texarkana road. Harris confessed to killing in anger during a drive from Indio California to the scene. He was captured at an uncle’s home east of Bono and waived extradition.
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Tex
John G. Harris
Bono
Ark
Bowie County
Ed Royal
Harris
Royal
Indio
Calif
California
Creighhead County
National Cash Register reports 1931 net profit drop
The National Cash Register Co. and domestic subsidiaries announce net profit of 842,399 for 1931, down from 2,584,830 in 1930. After depreciation and taxes, earnings per share were 69 cents on Class A stock in 1931 versus 3.01 dollars in 1930.
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New York
National Cash Register Co
Acquitted of Murder in Texas Neighbor Slaying
R. O. Brown was acquitted by a district court jury in Crockett Texas on murder charges connected to the death of his neighbor E. J. Dolan over a dog penning dispute. In Columbus Ohio a sheriff candidate faces questions over alleged lies. one contender is an aviator and owner of three planes since 1928.
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Crockett
Texas
U.P
R. O. Brown
E. J. Dolan
Columbus, O
Hidden Mentor Among Roaming Children
A reflective line recalls a figure who kept watch as youngsters played nearby, often seen guiding and shielding them. The scene evokes quiet guardianship and shared trust between caretaker and children in a simple, enduring neighborhood tableau.
Cotton crop figures and New Orleans market update
The 1981 U.S. cotton crop totaled 16,595,780 running bales or 17,060,772 equivalent 500-pound bales per census data, with 1980 at 13,756,518 running bales. New Orleans trading opened quiet with slight declines, May at 6.77, July 6.93, October 7.14, later firming on short covering and improved stocks, final season figures 16,595,780 running bales. Livestock markets in Kansas City and Chicago showed mixed bids, with hogs and cattle mostly steady to lower and prices listed for several weight classes.
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Census Bureau
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Brinkley sues over false statements about his candidacy
Seated gubernatorial candidate William Randolph Brinkley sues in Val Verde County claiming a Texas New Mexico Oklahoma readership was misled by an Amarillo Daily News report. He seeks 100000 dollars in damages plus 500000 exemplary damages, alleging libel per se and malice with express intent to injure his reputation. The district court hearing is scheduled for April 4.
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Federal Aid Stops Bandits Near Laredo Train Attack
Dispatches from Queretaro say a passenger train linking with Missouri Pacific to St. Louis at Laredo on the border struck a pile of stones but cow catcher was damaged. A freight train bound for Mexico City was halted to avoid the same danger. Ruiz helped prevent looting by about 30 bandits.
Indifference Is Rapped By Bishop Boaz
Bishop H A Boaz of Houston addressed Polk Street Methodist Church on Indifference as the chief spiritual illness. He drew parallels with the paralytic and his helpers, warning that indifferent and critical members hinder religious progress. He urged greater contraltion and specialization of church ideals, with tonight’s talk on Troubles Their Cause and Cure at 7:45.
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H. A. Boaz
Houston
Polk Street Methodist Church
Boaz
Christ
D Boaz
Church
Harvester Life Agents Meet in Amarillo Conference
Harvester Life Insurance Company of Dallas held a conference in Amarillo yesterday led by Layden L. Stroud vice president and agency director. Attendees included Joh Archer Amarillo John Toles Happy D A Witt Canadian Tonz Holloway McLean Huger Wilkins Paducah Ray Christopher Perryton. Fancher Upshaw manages the Amarillo agency. Amarillo and Panhandle area notes.
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Harvester Life Insurance Company of
Dallas
Amarillo
Layden L. Stroud
Joh Archer
John Toles
Happy
D. A. Witt
Tonz Holloway
McLean
Huger Wilkins
Paducah
Ray Christopher
Perryton
Fancher Upshaw
Amarillo and
Panhandle
NKINS MOSIC CO Sold by Jenkins for Over 40 Years
Jenkins sells NKINS MOSIC CO items for over four decades with best prices and flexible terms. Phone contact provided for inquiries and orders.
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Jenkins
NKINS
Mosic CO
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