Texans greet Postmaster Farley with big western celebration
A colorful Amarillo parade welcomes Postmaster James A. Farley as 50 000 onlookers line the streets.-riders in dusty garb and four bands present cheers, then a breakfast, speeches by Gov Miles and other dignitaries, and a reception at the Crystal Ballroom before Farley's party departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Farley
Texas
Dalhart
Mr. Farley
Crystal Ballroom
Herring Hotel
Farley
Dedication ceremony for Amarillo post office draws wide regional delegations
Postmaster General Farley led a parade to the new Amarillo post office on Fifth Avenue with Dynamite the Arabian horse. Delegations from Dalhart, Happy, Canyon, Tulsa, Dumas, Portales, Tucumcari and many plains towns attended, showcasing hatbands and band ensembles amid a public open house and formal address by Postmaster DeGrassi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Farley
Mason King
Amarillo
Southwest
John McKnight
Parley
Uncle Sam
Happy
Sandie
Sam Houston
Tulia
Mr. Farley
Rock Island
Oklahoma City
Ray
XIT
Dalhart
Jack Wade
John Colquitt
Charley Coombes
Frank Farwell
Roy Taffinder
Allyn Finch
DeGrassi
Panhandle
Matthew
Hoeppel
Miss Dalhart
Plains Cities
Happy, Canyon
Tulsa
Dumas
Perryton
Canadian
Tucumcari
N. M
Portales
Big Spring
Hereford
Vega
Wildorado
Pampa
Canyon
Wayside
Roswell
Jim Farley
Anvil Park
Happy Uncle Sams
Appropriation Panel Backs Ban on Argentine Beef in Navy
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a 773 million naval bill while upholding a house provision barring navy purchases of Argentine canned corned beef. The 9 to 7 vote followed debate over a Roosevelt authorized 48 thousand pound order and western senators backing the restriction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Navy
Roosevelt
O'Mahoney
Wyo
Pink Toes On A Horse In Farley Parade
A child notices a horse with pink painted toes during a parade honoring Jim Farley. Spectators filled the business district from upper floors to curbs as cowboys stirred delight and crowds discussed Farley potential as 1940 presidential candidate. Local quotes praise Farley as a strong national figure and possible Democratic nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sitton
Jim Farley
Farley
Hamil
Childress
Parley
Roosevelt
Homer Harris
Near Clovis
George Dickson
Brice
FE. B. Watson
Claude
Mr. Roosevelt
Jack Garner
R. P. Jarrett
West Texas State College
Dean Jarrett
J. Blaine Sewell
Garner
Democratic Party
Weather Forecast For Amarillo and Vicinity
Fair tonight and Thursday with mild temperatures in West Texas. Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday in New Mexico with showers or thunderstorms possible in northwest areas. Temperatures range from high of 71 to low of 52 with about .02 inches of precipitation. Advertising notes from Amarillo Hardware Co and Lewis Gas-Less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Farley predicts swift upward trend in national business
Postmaster General James A. Farley declares the postal service a reliable barometer and predicts a record 730 million dollar business for the fiscal year ending June. He notes growing confidence, potential tax fears fading, and European stability aiding U S commerce while praising Roosevelt's administration and Amarillo post office plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Nordyke
James A. Farley
Farley
Post Office Department
Should Trotlining Be Permitted In Our Public Lakes
Globe announces a weekly letter contest with a $5 first prize and a $2.50 second prize. Submit your letters by Thursday noon on the topic Should trotlining be permitted in our public lakes. Entries limited to 300 words.
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Globe Office
First air mail drop to postoffice in Amarillo
The event describes Paul MiNor delivering a mail pouch from a Braniff plane to the Amarillo post office, landing in the southeast corner of the roof. The scene includes Postmaster General James Farley addressing a crowd and a humorous note on the men’s aim and duties.
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James Farley
Paul Mlinor
Amarillo
Paul Miinor
Braniff
English
Amarilo
Postoffice Department
Jim
Denver
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Albert Law
Tom Summers
Roy Smith
Dee Howard
Santa Fe
West Coast
W. D. Degrassi
General Farley
Bishop Lucey
Robert E. Underwood, Sr
Cecil Lockinghbill
John Maynard Lpbr. Co
W. Ltd
Lewis
Neely-Greenhill Agey
Amarillo Hdw. Co
Tully Garner
Amarillo First National Bank
Congress
National Democratic Party
Postal Service
Oklahoma
Ambrose O'Connell
Oliver Quayle, Jr
National Democratic
Edward L. Roddan
Vincent Datley
New York Democratic Committee
W. D. DeCrassi
Federal Building
KIT Ranch
Bones Hooks
Mr. Parley
Post Office
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Ience
State of
Office of the
Supervising Architect
Treasury Department
Algernon Blair
Montgomery
Alabama
United States Court
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Department of Agriculture
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Social Security Board
Agricultural Extension Service
Federal Housing Administration
Smiling Jim
Rock Island Station
Sunshine State
John F. Miles
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