Stock slump follows failed short squeeze in loan rules
New York stock market stalled after initial dip as expectations of a short squeeze tied to new loaning rules failed to materialize. Utilities weaken, rail shares slide, with Santa Fe down seven points to 1908 lows and U S Steel dropping over a point amid tax-on-transfer proposals.
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Chicago
Jno
F. Clark
New York
Santa Fe
American Telephone
American Can
Union Pacific
New Haven
Missouri Pacific
Standard Gas
American
Power and Light
Southern California Edison
Consolidated Gas
North American
Public Service
N. J. U. S. Steel
House of Representatives
Making the Best of It Versus Hard Times
A reflective piece questions resilience during hardship and asks how effort and serenity influence outcomes. It ponders transforming burdens into rewards through diligence and calm, urging action over indolence and seeking a brighter result despite difficulties.
The Farmers and Tariffs Debate in Amarillo Newspaper
A long local column rails at Eastern commentators led by Mencken, arguing tariffs hurt farmers and fuel bad wages. It urges farm relief through tariff adjustments, farm board reforms, and targeted subsidies while criticizing school board politics and local figures in Amarillo.
Khiva Shrine Special Train Reservations Promoted
Advance for the Khiva Shrine special train to Canadian drew interest after H G Wilbur and Carl Studer of the Canadian Shrine Club visited Amarillo. The train leaves Amarillo at 3 PM arrives Canadian at 5 PM with a return at 11 PM arriving Amarillo at 1 AM. Round trip fare is 2.65 dollars. The Canadian Band Shrine Club and city officials will meet the train and a short parade is planned. Passes to Khiva Traveling Minstrel and Vaudeville Show will be issued to those aboard.
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H. G. Wilbur
Carl Studer
Canadian Shrine Club
Amarillo
Canadian
Shrine Club
Khiva
School census reports deadline set by county official
County superintendent of schools Miss Laura V. Hamner announced today the deadline for school census reports. The survey has been under way for several weeks with only a few reports submitted.
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Laura V. Hamner
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE ARE PLEADING FOR MERCY
Letter writer Tam urges readers to show mercy to political candidates during campaigns. He argues sponsors and promoters should not monetize dinners or box suppers that cost little to produce. He calls for sportsmanship and asks supporters to give complimentary tickets rather than demand fees.
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Tam
Club Women Endorse Special School Board Ticket
Amarillo women endorse a four-candidate school board ticket in rank order: Fred Galle, A. L. Morgan, Dr. W. M. Curl, and Dr. D. Roach. The slate was chosen from nine by club representatives after meetings with Mrs. B. E. Fish aiding federation outreach to affiliated clubs.
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Amarillo
Globe
Fred Galle
A. L. Morgan
W. M. Curl
D. Roach
8. E. Fish
Potter County Federation of Women's Clubs
Life of the sea as told by a fisherman on Cocolobo Island
A narrator describes tropical fruits and crabs for lunch on Cocolobo Island. Jim Jones shows how he catches stone crabs by breaking claws and releasing the crab to regrow, while a whale head and massive sharks are observed nearshore.
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Jim Jones
Cocolobo Island
Eldred Earl Kenney Buried at Spearman
Eldred Earl Kenney 34 a Dalhart area farmer died yesterday in a local hospital. His body was moved to Spearman by N B Griggs & Sons for services and burial this afternoon at the Spearman Methodist Church with interment in Spearman Cemetery. Survivors include his widow four young children his mother Mrs A P Kenney of Dalhart four brothers and three sisters.
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Eldred Earl Kennedy
Dallam County
Griggs & Sons
Spearman
Spearman Methodist Church
A. P. Kenney
Dalhart
Negro Choir to Sing at Bible Class Program
Ebenezer Baptist Church choir of more than 20 voices will be the feature of the Friday night Fundamental Bible Class program. The class meets at First Fundamental Church 406 Polk Street and is led by C. C. Elrod.
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Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir
First Fundamental Church
Polk Street
C. C. Elrod
Writers Reply on Teacher Cuts Sparks Letters
A Reader notes W A McIntosh and George Wad dell accepted a reduction in pay for teachers. The exchange references a prior article in The News and mentions a tack letter published on page 8.
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W. A. McIntosh
George Waddell
Glasses Lost Reward Offered for Return
A purse containing glasses a fountain pen and a vanity was lost. The owner Mrs M G living at 408 Carolina Street offers a $1 reward for the return of the glasses only, due to inability to replace them and potential school impact.
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M. G
Carolina Street
Reporter Blocked In Attempt To See New Ford V Eighth
A Globe reporter failed to view the highly touted Ford V-8 as crowds filled the Walter Irvin showroom at Second and Taylor Streets. The scene resembled a first night, with spectators speculating on performance while salesmen promoted the new V-8 and four cylinder models. Prices ranged from 460 dollars for the roadster to 650 dollars for the convertible sedan.
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Globe
Second
Taylor Streets
Walter Irvin, Inc
Amarillo
Snodgrass To Speak Tonight in Revival
Dr. R Snodgrass speaks at 7 45 tonight for the fifth sermon in the First Christian Church revival The evangelistic service runs nightly this week through Sunday with a 40 minute motion picture each evening Tonight s titles Hawaii Jewel of the Pacific and Wild Life in the Canadian Woods shown by operator T M Caldwell Public invited to view the pictures during services beginning at 1 45 o clock
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Dr. R. ©. Snodgrass
Hawaii
Canadian Woods
T. M. Caldwell
Ford Bets on End of the Low Mood with New Eight Cylinder
Henry Ford unveiled an eight cylinder automobile priced as low as 460 dollars f o b Detroit making it the first in its class in the low priced field and only fifty dollars above the new Ford four. Ford aims for value at the right price as public demand grows. The eight cylinder mirrors the four with the main difference being the motor.
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Detroit
U.2
Henry Ford
Ford
Declamation Contest Friday Night in Amarillo
City declamation contests will be held at Central Junior High School auditorium at 7 30 o clock tomorrow night. Miss Elizabeth Nixson in charge announced. Schools entering are Senior High Central Junior High and Sam Houston Junior High. Three boys and three girls from each school compete. Judges are professors from West Texas State Teachers College at Canyon.
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Amarillo
Central Junior High
Elizabeth Nixson
Canyon
Sam Houston Junior High
West Texas State Teachers College
Services for Kirkpatrick Child Held This Afternoon
Services for Donald Andrew Kirkpatrick six year old son of Mr and Mrs C B Kirkpatrick were to be held at 3 oclock this afternoon at the family home with Rev Ira F Key pastor of Polk Street Methodist Church officiating Pallbearers were Perry Blackburn W Mitchell J R Collard and C H Tyler Burial in Llano Cemetery arranged by N B Griggs Sons The boy died early Wednesday morning at the home He is survived by his parents and a sister Kathryn Jane 6
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Donald Andrew Kirkpatrick
C. B. Kirkpatrick
Washington Street
Ira F. Key
Polk Street
Perry Blackburn
W. ©. Mitchell
J. R. Collard
C. H. Tyler
Llano
Griggs & Sons
Kathryn Jane
GM Parade of General Motors Cars Planned for Saturday
Amarillo residents will see a GM parade along Polk Street starting at 4 PM Saturday, featuring the latest GM designs. Shows follow next week at Plains Chevrolet with open houses, orchestra, and a Frigidaire giveaway. Participating firms include Nunn Electric, Harman Motor Co, Plains Chevrolet, Amarillo Oldsmobile, Frost Motor, Cowie Electric, GM Acceptance, and Chevrolet Motor Co.
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Amarillcans
General Motors
Polk Street
Plains Chevrolet Company
Eleventh Avenue
Second Avenue
Taylor Street
Nunn Electric Company
Harman Motor Co
Amarillo Oldsmobile Company
Frost Motor Company
Cowie Electric Company
General Motors Acceptance Corporation
Chevrolet Motor Company
Harvey York Burial Rites To Be Today
Services for Harvey 8 York 38 year old restaurant man of El Paso who died there Wednesday will be at 4 o clock this afternoon at the Griggs Chapel with Rev E B Fincher pastor of the Ellwood Park Presbyterian Church officiating. Pallbearers include Charles Fife Perry Andrews Keath Taylor Lewis Finklea Orville Campbell and Ted George. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Survived by his mother Mrs J 8 York 907 Lincoln Street and four sisters.
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Harvey
York
el Paso
Griggs Chapel
E. B. Fincher
Ellwood Park Presbyterian Church
Charles Fife
Perry Andrews
Keath Taylor
Lewis Finklea
Orville Campbell
Ted George
Llano Cemetery
Lincoln Street
Markets Update from Amarillo and Chicago Livestock Reports
Market notes from Amarillo show grain prices for oats barley and Wheat per bushel with figures. Kansas City March 31 livestock report lists hogs cattle calves and sheep with bids, top prices, and classes. Chicago market details include hog and cattle prices, weights, and seasonal shifts with typical ranges and top values.
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Sscessevese
Kans
U. 8
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
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Kirkpatrick
GM Parade
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