Yale Economist Says Mood Recovery Under Way
Irving Fisher, Yale economist, told Kiwanis delegates that the economic low mood is being stopped and credit currency is restoring recovery. He warned against wealth destruction, urged higher reserve ratios to curb inflation, and noted two main depression theories. Nominations announced for Kiwanis officers include Harper Gatton, Clinton Harley, Gordon Doddington, H. G. Hatfield, and Fred Parker.
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Ban Antonio
Irving Fisher
Yale University
Kiwania International
Hoover
Roosevelt
Fisher
Marriner
Fecles
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Kiwanis
Harper Gatton
Madisonville
Clinton S. Harley
Seattle
Gorton
Doddington
Toronto
H. G. Hatfield
Oklahoma City
Fred C. Parker
Chicago
Frank Cates Faces Trial Over Paramount Theater Heist
Frank Cates, brokerage operator, stood trial in 47th District Court for allegedly receiving and concealing 2060 dollars stolen from Will R. Winch, Paramount Theater manager, on August 25. Burglars used a drill to break into the office safe. no indictment has been filed for the burglary itself.
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Frank Cates
47Th District Court
Will R. Winch
Paramount Theater
Golf Champions Narrow Field With Tight Matchups
Conn and other top players advance in a round where Chapman defeated Aus treng 6 and 4 before losing to Eric Fiddian 2 and 1. Henriques, the dark horse, defeats Topping 4 and 3 and faces Little in the quarterfinals as Fiddian meets Tweddell and Torrance faces Dykes tomorrow morning.
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Conn
Chapman
Eric Fiddian
Topping
Edward Kyle
G. L. Q. Henriques
Henriques
Leonard Crawley
Leslie Garnett
Jim Wallace
Prestwick
Fiddian
William Tweddell
Tony Torrance
J. Morten Dykes
What Th Write to TACK What Th Write to TACK Dear Tack
A blind man appeals for help in a newspaper letter asking readers to purchase his handmade items. He explains he is not begging and seeks support from those who can contribute. The note appears in See TACK LETTERS on page 19.
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Tack
Four Mexicans Rescued From Submerged Rio Grande Isle
Four Mexican laborers stranded on a slowly submerging island in the Rio Grande near Roita farming community eight miles southeast of Eagle Pass were rescued by W B Stroman an Eagle Pass oil driller who rowed to shore one by one. Three men were from the Mexican side and had tried to help Anastasio Perez a 54 year old Rosita farmer after their raft capsized.
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Eagle Pass
Rio Grande
W. B. Stroman
Stroman
Roita
Anastacio Perez
Allred Seeks Guidance on Marble Tax Bill
Governor Allred solicits Attorney General McCraw for legal guidance on the marble machine tax bill. He asks whether it legalizes gambling, affects pending cases, or hinders enforcement, with negative expectations cited by State's Attorney Davidson, per Rep Reed of Dallas.
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Austin
Allred
William McCraw
Lloyd Davidson
W. O Reed
Dallas
Three Hit in Gun Fight at Robbery
In the harbor district early today a holdup of a money car ended with one man killed, a robber-suspect possibly fatally shot, and a police officer wounded. Léland Mac Arthur, 22, of Long Beach, driver of the money car, died. The gunman, unidentified, was shot between the eyes by pursuing officers after he opened fire, injuring Detectives Henry Evans and William Massey as they closed in.
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Los Angeles
Harbor District
Léland MacArthur
Long Beach
Henry Evans
William Massey
Evans
Peace in Ethiopia Is Diplomat's Goal
In Geneva Premier Mussolini rejected Anglo French mediation ideas on the Ethiopia dispute. Eden and Laval work on a new method to solve the conflict while officials in Washington report treasury figures and radio construction permit applications including Kilgore Texas and Shreveport Louisiana stations.
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Ethiopia
Geneva
Mussolini
Italy
Anthony Eden
Pierre Laval
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Oj Capital Broadcasting Association
Kilgore
Tex
KWEA
International Broadcasting Corporation
Shreveport
Officer acquitted in 1934 loan and false testimony case
An officer then brigadier general and assistant to the quartermaster general faced charges for a $2000 loan from a tube firm representative seeking War Department contracts and for giving false testimony on December 10 1934. He was acquitted of a separate specification alleging another $2000 receipt with no documentary evidence.
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Quartermaster General
Quartermaster Generals Office
War Department
Committee of Military Affairs of the House
British air expansion plans prompt cautious reaction
Lord Londonderry says the nation welcomes the expansion plans but will not accept inferiority in the air. He urges full public backing as the policy of rearmament continues and Germany’s offers of limitation are viewed with care.
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Lord Londonderry
Hitler
Bread Raisers Ready to Vote on Production Program
Farmers in the wheat belt will vote on whether to continue the production adjustment program beyond the 1935 crop year. Eligible voters include those who produced wheat in 1929, 1931, 1932, and 1936, with one vote per farmer. Polls run 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. under local community and county committees, with results tallied to state extension directors.
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Washington
AAA
Farm Administration
Belgium Coal Miners Strike Threatens Cabinet Crisis
In Charleroi district two thousand more coal miners join 12,000 in a strike across 31 of 59 shifts. Police deploy tear gas to clear hundreds from pits while 15 strikers barricade a mine and threaten a hunger strike. A note to government protests tear gas use. Separately in Cincinnati the first Major League night game between the Reds and Phillies is postponed due to rain and cold.
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Brussels
Charleroi
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
German traitor executed for betraying secrets
Berlin reports the execution of Wilhelm Krueger of Dusseldorf for betraying military secrets. Convicted last October, Krueger was put to death today after Reichsfuehrer Hitler refused clemency.
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Berlin
Wilhelm Krueger
Dusseldorf
Potter County Grand Jury Re convenes after recess
The Potter County Grand Jury reconvened this morning after a week’s recess. Foreman Emmett Galloway says jurors will be dismissed tonight subject to call for the balance of the court term.
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Potter County
Grand Jury
Emmett Galloway
Slaying at Tri-State track shocks Oklahoma circuit
Emma Dority of Barnsdall Oklahoma, described as ground man for Race Starter McMillan, was found fatally wounded near the Tri-State Fair Grounds after a murder at the race track. Bran son was arrested early today as he returned to the fair grounds covered in blood. Barron, who discovered the victim, heard a faint cry for help and investigated near the track railing.
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Emma Dority
Barnsdall Okla
Dority
McMillan
Lester
Jesse Layton
Chickasha Okla
Tri-State Track
Branson
Tri-State Fair Grounds
Barron
Dounty
Texas Company
Dortty
Kubelik Concert Final Season Event and Conductor Plans
The upcoming concert will close the season sponsored by the orchestra association as Kubelik is not performing. Conductor Christian Thaulow of the Amarillo Symphony departs for New York for business after staying over for the Kubelik event and will return in the second week of July to open violin classes. He has also applied for the orchestra's directorship next year.
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Orchestra Association
Christian Thaulow
Amarillos Symphony
New York
Christie charges spark murder case in county
Christie was fired by an officer. Both girls pleaded not guilty to the Christie charge and were released under SA bonds. Assistant Attorney General Owen Watts, assigned to the case by Cov F E W. Marland, said there is no motive. The charges were filed yesterday by special state investigator Robert Huston. The information states Christie was shot during a commandist plan by Lars Thompson to county officers.
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Christie
Thrres
Rhime
Owen ID Watts
Cov
E. W. Marland
Robert Huston
Lars Thompson
Communism in Church Sparks Decatur Ballot Decision
Riverside Baptist Church members in Decatur will vote tonight on withdrawing from the Northern Baptist Conference amid pastor Rev. E B Shute allegations of Communist influence in modernist sermons and church affiliations across northern states. Several churches have already withdrawn in Chicago New York Wisconsin and Indiana.
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Decatur
Riverside Baptist Church
Northern Baptist Conference
EB. C. Shute
Riverside Church
Shute
Belden Avenue Baptist Church
Chicago
New York
Wisconsin
Indiana
Bystanders Shot as Police Seek Thieves
In Dallas a running gun fight between officers and four automobile thieves sent bystanders fleeing. Witnesses say W. L. Renfrew aged 31 and David H Motley aged 34 were hit by a single pistol shot. Investigators could not determine if the bullet came from police or the thieves. The victims were on Motley's front steps when struck.
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Dallas
W. L. Renfrew
David H Motley
Motley
Thoroughbred Horses Entered for Dallas Charity Show
More than 150 thoroughbred horses are entered for the annual spring charity show at Fair Park Dallas. Competitors arrive by trailer and train from the Southwest and some have won blue ribbons at national events. R B George predicts it will be the finest exhibition of horseflesh in Dallas. Archie Copeland arrives in Amarillo to lead a policy selling drive for Trinity Life Insurance. Sam J Elkins and John Smithee travel to Clovis for the New Mexico Pharmaceutical Association convention.
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Dallas
U.P
Fair Park
Southwest
America
R. B. George
Archie Copeland
Fort Worth
Trinity Life Insurance Company of
Amarillo
A.B. Hall
Sam J. Elkins
John Smithee
Clovis
New Mexico Pharmaceutical Association
Midway Patrol Planes Lose One Aircraft in Crash
Two squadrons from Midway engaged in a simulated attack on Vice Admiral Harris Laning's fleet. The 6P10 lost engine power and crashed into the ocean after a 7 P.M. overflight. The 6P7 circled a disabled sister ship, aiding search efforts until it disappeared in a spin at sea. Breese and Raleigh rescued 6P10's crew. 6P7's fate remained unknown. The maneuvers followed a near-disaster when another patrol ship sank but was saved by a mine-lighter. The fleet planned return to Hawaii, with patrol planes resuming a routine withdrawal.
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Hawaii
Midway
Harris Laning
Breese
Raleigh
Midway Island
Lonely Midway
Carr
Ates
Ates But the Mall Engagement At. Min
Hawai
Mideo
Snoes
Hurt Badly in Auto Accident
Max Silverman of Amarillo was injured in a two car crash at Fourth Avenue and Polk Street at 8 03 this morning. Police said he may have a fractured skull and internal injuries and was bruised about the legs. Les Blenis, driving a Southwestern Public Service truck, collided with Silverman as Blenis turned onto Polk Street. Blenis was uninjured. The wreck was investigated by Officers Turner Harper Snider.
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Max Silverman
Amarillo
Jackson Street
Fourth Avenue
Polk Street
Silverman
Les Blenis
Blenis
Southwestern Public Service Company
Marshall Turner
Sid, Harper
John Snider
Flood drives thousands from homes as Oklahoma city braces
Floods reach 31 feet at Arthur City and rise along the Red and Brazos Rivers forcing about 4 000 people from Texas and Oklahoma homes. Oklahoma City plans to divert waters from the North Canadian River with a city reservoir to limit damage as rains continue.
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Oklahoma City
Texas
Oklahoma
Bryan
Brazos River
Red River
Durant
Okla
Tom G. Banks
City
Harry Wahlgren
Federal
Borah Tries to Save Soldier Compensation Plan in Senate Debate
In a sharp Senate session, Borah rebuked delaying veteran pay while noting three bills favored immediate settlement. He cited a veteran’s letter from St Louis and argued against rigid contract terms, warning that printing press money could threaten funds as eight and a half billion in gold loomed in view.
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Borah
Coughlin
Louis Ward
Father Cowglin
Senate
Congress
Europe
Harrison
Roosevelt
St. Louis
Cananyone
Market snapshot Kansas City and New Orleans (May 28) trading
Kansas City livestock mixed with hogs and cattle steady to weak as demand-sized sales reflect a 9 000 hog run with top prices near 9.80 while cattle and lamb markets show gains and losses across feeder and slaughter lots. New Orleans cotton futures drift with July near 11.98 early, slipping to 11.04 with uncertainty over the bonus bill and currency inflation concerns cited.
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Kansas City
D. A
New Orleans
Royal Wedding Nears Climax with King as Host
In Stockholm on May 23 princess Ingrid and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark reached a wedding climax with a City Hall reception for visiting royalty and celebrities. The couple attend a gala at the Royal Opera House before the ceremony the next morning that will place Ingrid as Denmark's queen. King Gustaf hosted a musical at the royal Palace with European monarchs and nobles attending. The bridal couple will be joined by two Norwegian princesses for the wedding.
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Stockholm
Ingrid
Frederik
Denmark
Royal Opera House
Gustaf
Royal Palace
Rotarians Plan Panhandle Trip From Amarillo
Amarillo Rotarians head to the Panhandle tomorrow for the Rotary program. The caravan departs the Oliver Eakle Building at 11:00 AM, with Jim Williams supervising and transport available for all who wish to join.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
Rotary
Oliver Eakle
Jim Williams
Potter County Young Democrats Plan Panhandle Convention
A reception at the Herring Hotel precedes a convention hosted by the Potter County Young Democratic Club. James Roosevelt will speak on Saturday, with a key floor fight over resolutions and a barbecue at Tri-State Fair grounds. Officials predict a record turnout for Amarillo and the Panhandle. Russia to make English language movies.
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Herring Hotel
Potter County
Young Democratic Club
James Roosevelt
Tri-State Fair Grounds
Palo Duro Canyon
Final Day For S S Contest At Polk Street Church
Sunday marks the last day of the Vaughn Sunday school class membership contest at Polk Street Methodist Church. Led by the T-Anchor outfit, leaders include Marion Hill Hubert Cole and 8 F Rose with Jim Webb as T-Anchor boss. Attendance averages 189 with a high of 212 and an expected 250 for Sunday.
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Vaughn
Polk Street Methodist Church
T-Anchor
101 Ranch
Jim Webb
Marion Hill
Hubert Cole
F. Rose
Mrs. Julia Sorenson Dies at 81 Near Amarillo
Mrs. Julia Sorenson 81, wife of James Sorenson, died at 2 15 this morning at a local hospital after several months illness. A Pot ter County resident for 20 years, she lived two miles southeast of Amarillo. She belonged to the Baptist Church and had no children. Body at Griggs Chapel pending funeral plans.
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Julia Sorenson
James Sorenson
Potter County
Amarillo
Cantrell Infant Robert Dale Cantrell Funeral Held
Funeral services for infant Robert Dale Cantrell, son of Mr and Mrs B Cantrell, were held at 10 this morning with Rev J D Horton of Pierce Street Baptist Church officiating. Rites conducted by N S Griggs and Sons Funeral Home. Interment in Llano Cemetery. The child died yesterday afternoon at 2 at the family home 700 Buchanan Street.
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Robert Dale Cantrell
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