British Troops Await Action in Shanghai
CHATTANOOGA Tenn March 28 Little Virginia Joanne Fraizer two year old fighter of Acting Mayor and Mrs Fred B Fraizer held by kidnappers for four days was on the front porch of a min its home here last night on partially clothed but apparently unhurt Mrs Fraizer had aid a ransom of 3353 38 rlier in the evening The child was found after a ransom call and police traced the bundle to the home with the parents reuniting with the baby The note from the kidnapper warned of the cold weather and demanded payment before the reunion was effected in a tense city drama. Public notices speak to Amarillo Wolflin Estates development with strict residential restrictions and planned civic improvements including a large paving contract and a English village style shopping area within the new subdivision.
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Amarillo
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Mr. Tack
University of California acquires earliest North American arithmetic book
The University of California library has bought the 300 year old Berkeley arithmetic tract, noted as the continent’s first book on arithmetic. Found in Mexico City by Prof Florian Cajori, the item dates to about 1626 and was published by Pedro de Paz in 1626.
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al News Service
International
Berkeley
Hector
University of California Library
Mexico City
Florian Cajori
Pedro de Pazites
Livestock and grain markets across cities report mixed moves
Chicago hogs and cattle prices hold near steady levels while Oklahoma City hogs slip and St. Louis cattle rise. Cotton trends show modest gains in New Orleans and New York as wheat nearby ebbs despite early gains. Butter and eggs advance with creamery products firming.
New York stock market opens with broad gains and high notes
The New York stock market opened with broad gains as big blocks traded and several issues advanced. General Motors Nash Motors Atchison United Drug and Baldwin opened higher while Solvent B and Commercial Solvent reached fresh records amid rising optimism and strength in rail, steel, and motor shares.
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News Stock Exchange
Central
General Motors
Nash Motors
Atchison
United Drug
Baldwin
Kiy
Reinl
Elaware
Hudson
Okawanna
di Ghesapeake
Ohio
Reading
Aston Oil
Da_ Pont
Pri | Pathe
Studebaker
Savage Arms
Interborough
Starts War on Obscene Tire Cover Slogans
A reader writes to Mr Tack urging action against obscene slogans on tire covers in Amarillo. She cites vulgar examples seen on cars, calls for an ordinance, and asks Tack to publish the offender’s license number to protect girls and public morals.
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Mr. Tack
Amarillo
First Swimmers of Season at Lake Palisades
Yesterday’s warm weather drew crowds to Lake Palisades with Vilas Newby and Byron Dews performing an impromptu swim and dive show viewed by hundreds. More than 1,000 cars filled the Palisades area as the preserve plans limited public access after three remaining Sundays. No injuries were reported though a woman fell into the lake and a Ford coupe rolled over nearby. both incidents left no serious harm.
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Vilas Newby
Byron Dews
Palisades
Washington Park
Peter Phillipson
Wichita Falls
Casino Drive
Cedarbrook
James Z George Illness Strikes City Development Chief
James Z George, manager of the Board of City Development, was confined to his home today with an attack of influenza. The health setback sidelines the longtime official as the city continues its planning and development efforts.
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James Z. George
Board of City Development
Texas House Appropriations Panel Charts Next Biennium Funds
The Texas House appropriations committee met in Austin to lock in funding for the next biennium. The Board of Control estimates operating needs total about 54 million dollars, a major portion of the 175 million originally requested by department heads. A tour of state institutions is planned, with fourteen lawmakers visiting Fort Worth Arlington Denton Lubbock Canyon El Paso Alpine and East Texas facilities to gather details for the special session money bills.
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Associated Press
Austin
House &P
Claude Teer
Mittee
Board of Control
Senate Finance Committee
House
Appropriations Committee
Fort Worth
Arlington
Denton
Lubbock
Canyon
el Paso
Alpine
East Texas
High School Band Appeal Heralds Local Slogan Critique
Letters to Tack discuss Amarillo civic spirit urging patronage of hometown groups and question why city events invite out of town bands. A reader praises a $100 fund for Mrs. Dean’s family after a house fire and calls for more aid. Another correspondent defends Amarillo’s rest room, noting its ample facilities and a visiting matron.
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Amarillo
Globe
Lubbock Tech
Rest Room Confusion Sparks Library Debate in Poetry Column
Ralph A. Alveling, librarian at Potter County Free Library, defends basement rest rooms for patrons. He challenges a columnist to visit and reassess the library’s amenities, including beds, writing tables, and a tea stove, as a space for well behaved patrons to rest and converse.
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Mencken
Tack
Ralph A. Alveling
Potter County
University donors listed with total of 208750 dollars
A long list of individual and corporate donors contributes to a university fund, totaling 208 750 dollars. Names include McCaskill, W M Moore, Mayer, Mathis, Nunn, News Globe, Odom Cotten Turnley Co, Palo Duro Furniture Co, Taylor & Lyles, Williams Orr Agency, Gaines Whitsett, and many others. The entry itemizes each donation amount, ranging from 250 to 15 000 dollars, reflecting broad support.
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J. Ray
Pp. L. Reppert
Jac. G. Riding
J. Rasco
J. Roy Smith
Mrs. Ben Short
Rev. L. N. Stuckey
C. F. Smith
J. N. Simpson
JL. Smith
J. L. Scott
Ernest O. Thompson
Thos. F. Turner
T. A. Trusty
Taylor & Lyles
Clay Thompson
W. N. Thompson
O. Y. Vernon
5. P. Vinyard
Ss. D. Vaughan
Jim Williams
Williams-Orr Agency
Judges Works
Gaines Whitsett
H. Wright
Krate Wilson
Geo. M. Waddill
Chas
A. Wolflin
A. BE. Wolflin
H. P. Witherpoon
Howard Williams
A. E. Winsett
Whittington
Shanghai Evacuation Under Naval Protection Reported
Admiral directs evacuation of Yangtse ports with British and American warships providing cover. About 1,500 marines on shore, with additional forces to be deployed from Philadelphia and Quantico toward San Diego. Expeditionary force of 1,500 enlistees to sail April 4 aboard Henderson, with 1,700 currently landed and 1,000 more from Honolulu via Richmond Marblehead Cincinnati arriving early April.
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Philadelphia
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Virginia
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Henderson
Nicaragua
Admiral Williams
Honolulu
Richmond
Marblehead
Cincinnati
San Jacinto Baptists Launch 3000 Drive
San Jacinto Baptists aim to add 300 new members and raise 3000 for church treasury in May. Rev. J F Johnston dubs May the 8000 Month and calls for 3000 calls, 3000 visits, 3000 in Sunday attendance, 300 new Sunday school members, 300 in B Y P U, and a 3000-person praise event in a 3000 tabernacle costing 3000 on the new corner site. He previews April sermons on Gods first four questions.
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Rev. Johnston
Carolina and
Sixth Streets
Johnston
San Jacinto
Hoot Owls to Broadcast Weekly Radio Show
The Hoot Owls of the American Business club return to Station KGRS tonight from 9 to 10 PM for a regular weekly program. The group aims to raise funds to purchase radio sets for hospitals and other county institutions.
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Hoot Owls
The
American Business Club
KGRS
First Rabbinical Meet in Texas Opens Today
The first rabbinical convention in Texas opened Monday at the Hebrew Institute in Houston with prominent statewide rabbis attending. Dr. David Lefkowitz of Dallas will address tonight on Our Answer to Henry Ford's Charges amid heightened interest over Aaron Sapiro’s $1,000,000 libel suit against Ford.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Hebrew Institute
Henry Ford
David Lefkowitz
Dallas
Aaron Sapiro
Industrial stocks reach new high marks on NYSE
New York March 28 industrial stocks led by United States Steel American Telephone and Telegraph and General Motors hit record highs on the New York Stock Exchange. Steel rose to 165 7 8 a record high Telephone at 169 the peak since 1903 and GM to 182 a fresh peak. Rail and other major issues also surged as investors welcomed Secretary Mellon’s upbeat outlook on business and credit ahead of his European trip.
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Associated Press
New York
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
General Motors Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
United States Steel
American Telephone and Telegraph
General Motors
Baltimore and Ohio
Delaware and Hudson
Mellon
Europe
Prince Carol's Daily Life Revealed by Former Valet
Georges Labranche, once valet to Prince Carol of Roumania, describes intrigue, financial worries, and constant domestic tensions at the prince's Paris household. He cites arguments over Bogdan’s arrest, Lupescu's influence, and shifts in money flow after Queen Marie's return. The prince's late nights, love for card games, and Lodging routines are noted along with Zizi Lambrino’s weekly reports on her activities.
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Prince Carol of
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Carol
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