Murder in New Orleans and the Shayne Investigation
Private eye Michael Shayne is hired after a banker from Cheepwee is found dead in New Orleans. He traces a late night call to a Park Plaza guest, questions a hotel clerk, and plots how to outmaneuver Capt. Denton while shadowing two tenants, Miss Etta Hobson and Mrs Sydney Jones, for clues.
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Michael Shayne
Dolph Denton
New Orleans
Shayne
W. D. Carson
Cheepwee
Denton
Rodell
Park Plaza Apartments
Park Plaza
Bourbon Street
Bourbon
St. Charles
Etta Hobson
Sydney G. Jones
Sydney Jones
Elaine
Lucy Hamilton
Michael
Captain Denton
Margo Macon
Lucy
Inspector Quinlan
Guy Jones
Syd
Miss Hobson
Vogue
Shayne investigates murder clues from New Orleans to Cheepwee
Private investigator Michael Shayne pursues a murder case involving a banker’s special pistol. He examines the New Orleans client Denton, checks for laundry marks, and travels to Cheepwee to access Carson’s files with bank staffer Holcomb guiding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shayne
Carson
Board of censors notice publication names listed
Public notice from The board of censors names individuals for publication including Paul Allingham N rady cone Mrs Sarah Win Mrs Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe and Charley Underwood for official action or designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Censors
Paul Allingham
N. Rady Cone
Sarah Win
Babb
Lewis Nordyke
Joe and
Charley Underwood
March Winds Bring Rain Chance and Warmer Days
March winds reverse January February lull and there remains a chance of rain before month end. The forecast emphasizes a longing for warmer days and nights across the region.
Letter Critique on Amarillo City Street Lights
A visitor compliments Amarillo’s modern shop fronts and architecture but criticizes downtown traffic signals. He compares the city to a well dressed youth with a hand me down necktie, insultingly urging red and green lights on steel posts at street corners and complains of wind causing sea sickness from swaying signals. The writer signs as Friendly Visiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Traffic lights in New York City alter driving speed
An old report notes that early traffic signals hung at intersections and appeared to speed traffic by about ten percent. It cites drivers who fail to position themselves to see green signals promptly, causing delays in starting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Itoop
Plea for Faster Traffic on Polk Street Bells Recalled
A Polk Street observer urges quicker traffic flow and reinstallation of overhead bells, noting crowding and slow movement. The writer recalls prior bell clanging as a reminder of needed signals and accuses current timing of delays.
Hemphill County humor and old sayings showcase wit
A brief Hemphill County humor piece relays a joke about a kid napping in Canadian ending with the punchline they woke him up. It also notes old proverbs about three movings equaling a fire and a catfish calling a bullfrog big mouth, reflecting local folksy wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemphill County
Mencken book stemmed from brides smarter than grooms says Cerf
Bennett Cerf reports Henry L. Mencken claimed In Defense of Women grew from discovering that every bride he met was infinitely wiser than her befuddled groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Cerf
Henry L. Mencken
Ten Words That Define Beauty to a Reader
A writer lists Dawn hush lullaby murmuring tranquil mist luminous chimes golden melody and a critic adds Carnation azure peril moon for lorn heart silence shadow April apricot. The speaker offers meadow maiden purring rose violet brook lovely starlight emerald chastity rainbow blush dew modest and more.
Prairie fires blaze across Hemphill County plains
A Hemphill County epidemic of prairie fires surpasses any in plains history with scores of blazes and huge losses. Ranchers blame the Santa Fe railway for right of way fires amid dry winter soils. Lawsuits are expected as long time ranchers and communities fight the blazes. Meanwhile Tack nears 64 and reflects on a half century in newspapers and a life in the craft, with aging optimism about continuing to write as long as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Post
Hemphill County
Plains
Big IV
Santa Fe Railway
Tack
Territory talk and treason talk in Oklahoma and beyond
The piece quotes Robert St. John contrasting a fascist image with street naming and pursuit, urging Congress candidates to back a platform demanding harsher treason penalties. Rural sentiment favors stricter punishment, with treason penalties rising from five to ten years and calls for removal of those convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Leavenworth
Congress criticized as chicken hearted on war nerves
A speaker denounces Congress for timid war posture and urges sending men to the mill, arguing Russians are not children and warning of doom in the next war. The remark reflects heightened anti-war sentiment and calls for decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Spies Lobby in Washington and International Ties
A clipping describes a belief that professional spies lobby in Washington with a global network. It warns that harsh US laws could deprive spies of work, triggering mirrored crackdowns abroad, noting Russia’s past violations and widespread influence in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Washingtons
Lost black glove near Polk and Tenth Street area
A reader reports losing a black stitched white glove, likely around Newberry's or nearby drugstores between Polk and Tenth Street at Pierce. If found, call 2-4518 after 5:30 PM or Wesley's at 2-1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry’s
Skaggs Drug
Walgreens Drug Store
Polk
Tenth Street
Pierce
Wesley
Lost square head scarf with horn blowing men
Mrs A Markman reports a lost large square scarf with blue border and brown center showing four horn blowing men. Lost around 3 pm on March 15 at North Fifth and Fillmore near a drug store or corner. Reward offered. call 3-9795 after 6 or 38-4388 before pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fifth
Fillmore
A. Markman
Childcare available for working mothers in Industrial City
Experienced caregiver with three schoolchildren offers home childcare for families in Industrial City district. Provides good care and flexible hours. Contact by phone at 2-9155 for arrangements.
DOES DAY WORK I AM IN NEED OF DAY WORK
A reader offers daytime work including cleaning, cooking, and laundry with a preference for ironing. Availability includes laundry at home and ironing on Monday Tuesday and Friday. Interested parties may contact or meet at 1313 North West Twelfth.
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North West Twelfth
Small brown female rat terrier missing near Nel son Street
A small brown female rat terrier with a little harness strayed from 823 North Nelson on Monday March 13. If seen, please call 3 4638. owner will respond to the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Nelson
Lost purse found in envelope style bag belonging to Mrs Nedlin
Small black cloth purse with address book and Blue Cross hospitalization certificate made out to Mrs Mary Nedlin. Return to 2009 Washington and receive a reward. Call 23-6201. Mrs Mary Nedlin, 2009 Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Mary Nedlin
Washington
Lost dog seeks new home in Madison area
Coal black seven month old retriever watchdog seeks owner or new home after being found near 700 West Seventeenth. Call 7828 or visit 1607 Madison to meet her. Also a red mitten found near Rex Theater may be claimed at 511 East Twelfth or by calling 2 6040.
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Tack
Gabby” Barker
Madison
Rex Theater
East Twelfth
First Presbyterian Pastor Installed in Texas in 1847
On this day in 1847 Rev. James Weston Miller was installed as Texas's first Presbyterian pastor in Houston after arriving as a 1844 missionary. The Texas Synod of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church organized in 1843 had nine ordained preachers and over thirteen hundred communicants by 1847. The era notes earlier Protestant services by Daniel Parker and Methodist worship, with formal church organization developing later.
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First Presbyterian
Texas
James Weston Miller
Houston
United Ae
Miller
Live Oak
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Daniel Parker
Room and board offered by Mrs Potter in Lincoln home
Mrs Bernice Potter of 407 Lincoln seeks a live in assistant for night shifts. Provides room and board and a small salary.
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Bernice Potter
Lincoln
Glasses found in 1900 block on Washington
The item lists glasses found with the name Dr Milton Adams Here ford. Owner may claim at 1709 Madison with Mrs Eddie McLaury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Milton Adams
Madison
Eddie McLaury
Lost dog Rocky missing with red harness
Lost on Thursday March 16 a black 9 month old cocker spaniel named Rocky. He is our son's playmate and a reward is offered for his return or information. Call 3-1650 Mrs Graves 512 A West Tenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky
Curtain Cleaning Service Seeks Local Work
Experienced woman offers curtain washing and stretching from home. Bring curtains in morning or evening. ready the next evening on time. Charges are reasonable.
Seamstress Offers Alterations and Quilting Services
Experienced alteration lady offers mens and womens clothing alterations at moderate prices plus machine quilting. Phone 8147. A READE.
Home ironing and crochet services offered locally
Experienced worker offers fast ironing at home and crochet work. Contact by phone at 3-1470.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Baby clothing bassinet and women's wear for sale
I am selling baby clothes and a bassinet that is almost new. Also two ladies suits in size 14 with shoes in varying sizes. One nearly new pair of brown kid high heel pumps. Contact Mrs J B Mann at 611 A East Fifteenth.
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J. B. Mann
East Fifteenth
Girl Scout Uniform Wanted By Teen Seeks Size 14 16
Linda Pennington of 1905 Buchanan seeks a good condition Girl Scout uniform in size 14 to 16. Willing to pay a fair price and offers babysitting services. References available.
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Linda Pennington
Buchanan
Coat Lost At Sunset Reader Seeks Return Reward
A reader at 1014 Sunset reports a three-quarter length brown Gian coat with braid trim missing. Rewards offered for its return and contact number 2-2001.
Lost gold ear screw between Kline's and Third and Polk
Besse McAdams reports a missing gold ear screw lost on the 16th in the area between Kline's and Third and Polk. Anyone who finds it is asked to call 9157 or 2 5575.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline’s
Third
Polk
Besse McAdams
Found blouse offered for claim by owner
A blouse found is awaiting its owner to claim it by identifying. Contact by calling 8693 to claim the item.
Kelley couple offers paperhanging services with references
Mr and Mrs Ray F Kelley of 2637 North West Eleventh advertise paperhanging work promising quality and supplying references. They present themselves as ready to complete jobs for local households and businesses.
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Ray FE. Kelley
North West Eleventh
Wants farm job to care for two boys and keep house
Person seeks farm employment to look after two small boys and perform household chores. Desires steady work, reasonable hours, and a safe rural setting. References available on request.
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Mike
Homicide
Quinlan
Zack
Moran
St. Louis
Baton Rouge
Main Street
Travelers’ Hotel
First National Bank
Mr. Holcomb
Holcomb
Car
King Features Syndicate, Ince
Felix Molzer
Studentenwanderungen
Municipal Auditorium
Vienna Boys Choir
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Polk Street
Canadian
Higgins
East
Territory
Oklahoma
Robert St. John
SCARF
PURSE
Barbara Wiseman
Black Cocker
S. Johnson
Coat
Blouse
Amarillos Finest
Blackburm-Shaw
Deason
Diai
Western Fence CO
Colorado Fuel & Irop
Beery
Amarillo Optical
Sales Polk
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