Loan Demands of R F C Drop to New Low in October
Washington reports October loan requests from agriculture commerce and industry to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation fell to a new low for the nine months of its existence, with 601 applications. Total authorized loans reached 1.8437 billion, with 1.1440 billion outstanding after repayments. Farmers and regional credit bodies show substantial activity and repayments continue to reloan. Also notice: Amarillo Realty firm Polk Street offices relocate to 420 Polk Street and announce a swap day for real estate.
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Washington
Reconstruction Corporation
Secretary of Agriculture
Finance Board
Treasury
POLK
Amarillo Real Estate Company
Polk Street
T. J. Wagner
H. N. Wheeler
Man Without a Country Tries to Reclaim US Citizenship
A nameless truck driver in the Panhandle seeks to return to the United States after four years abroad. A naturalized Canadian, he lacks his naturalization papers and asks a U S Commissioner for help. Canadian officials demand proof. the United States claims no jurisdiction.
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Panhandle
U. S
United States
Warn Householders On Garbage Rules
City enforces garbage ordinance with notices left by inspectors for noncompliance. Each notice warns that conditions must be corrected to conform to garbage and health ordinances or a complaint will be filed in corporation court. Call 2 3892 to register complaints about garbage collection.
Turkey Shipments Light Prompt Higher Prices Sought
Texas turkeys for Thanksgiving show shipments at 60 to 70 percent of last year’s pace. Growers hold for prices beyond 9 to 12 cents per pound despite a 14 percent larger crop. Receipts at dressing plants are light across regions. In boxing, Dula and a Brownwood bout end in a draw after 10 rounds. Other results: Schnecke defeats Lance. Stanton stops Greenfield.
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Dallas
Texas
Dallas News
Southwest
Art Dula
Brownwood
Jackie Fields
Ray Schnecke
Waterloo
Iowa
Emory Lance
Gainesville
Johnny Stanton
Milwaukee
Ben Greenfield
Chicago
Duke Tramel and Art Dula Fight to Draw in Fort Worth
A ten round bout in Fort Worth ends in a draw as Duke Tramel faces Art Dula. Tramel’s known hard right hand and competitive style keep the match even through all rounds.
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Duke Tramel
Art Dula
Fort Worth
Pune Trame
Governor's Answer On Bentz Extradition Awaited
Deputy Sheriff L M Parnell of Colfax Washington waited in Fort Worth as Gov Sterling hunted. The extradition of bank robbery suspect E W Bentz 37 hinges on the governor's return to Austin and a formal requisition decision.
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Fort Worth
L. M. Parnell
Colfax
Wash
Rockwell Funeral to Be Held Thursday in Amarillo
The body of Mrs. Missouri A. Rockwell of Anthony Kansas arrives in Amarillo Thursday morning. Funeral services are at 3 PM Thursday at Polk Street Methodist Church with Rev E B Fincher and Dr J T McClure officiating. Burial follows in Llano Cemetery. A sulphur refining plant with capacity 260000 tons yearly has been built in New Iberia parish Louisiana.
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Missouri A. Rockwell
Anthony
Kan
Amarillo
Polk Street Methodist Church
Blackburn Funeral Home
E. B. Fincher
Ellwood Presbyterian Church
J. T. McClure
Llano Cemetery
New Iberia Parish
Hero at Switch in Vincennes Heroic Train Switch Thwarted Disaster
In Vincennes Indiana on November 16 James Freeman was hailed as a hero after leaping from a train to throw a switch. He was injured in the attempt with two broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder but managed to avert possible disaster by ensuring a fast passenger train passed on a clear track. He fainted beside the switch.
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Vincennes
Ind
Frreman James Freeman
Freeman
Pay Day Hold Up at Cleveland Transfer Company
Four men robbed eight employees at the Cleveland Transfer Company, taking 1800 dollars after a phone verification. The incident occurred during a busy express hour as the crooks pursued speed and cover, with Durbin confirming the hold up details. Police pursue leads and review security footage.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Transfer Company
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R.F.C
Bureau
Dee Paes
Vicks Plan
Vicks
Turkey
Sterling
Rockwell
Amarillo Greenhouse
Taylor St
J. T. Durbin
Durbin
Tennessee
Russell Middleton
Certified Public Accountant
Oliver Earle
Westinghouse
Hotpoint
Graybar Brands
Ike Walton
Thompson
Universal
China
Valear Ever Aluminum
Windsor Kettle
Johnson
Pashat Rives
Ee Company
Taylor Street
Amarillo, Texas
Box
Simmons Steel
Stevade
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