Drought Strikes 32 States as Weather Bureau Warns
Washington reports 32 of 48 states face the most general drought since 1930. Fall moisture has been scanty, delaying wheat planting, drying ranges, and reducing water for people and livestock. Arkansas Missouri Oklahoma and others suffer with springs wells and winter wheat hardships across the west and southwest.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Missouri
Ansas
Abraska
Unsettled Weather to Return to Plains Region
Unsettled weather with light rains and colder temperatures is forecast for tonight and Wednesday in the Panhandle Plains. H T Collman of the U S Weather Bureau says a north and northwest air flow brings the change, with non freezing temperatures likely tonight but uncertain for Wednesday.
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Panhandle Plains
H. T. Collman
U. S. Weather Bureau
Body of Mrs. Faust To Dallas for Burial
The body of Mrs. Stella Faust, 59, will be sent to Dallas tonight by N. S. Griggs & Sons. Funeral services will be held there at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. She died Monday afternoon at her daughter Mrs. M. J. Sayer's home. Survivors include three other daughters, two sisters, a son and a brother.
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Stella Faust
Dallas
N. S. Griggs & Sons
Marie Faust
C. D. Fromme
J. B. Faust
John Moss
C. FE. Suddath
Octagon
Ala
Arch Williamson
Faust
the Baptist Church
Blue Star Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief
Advertises Blue Star Ointment to relieve eczema itching ring worm tetter rash or foot itch. Claims soothing treatment melts in quickly killing germs ending itching and healing skin with no burning or blistering. Describes safety and reliability.
Greatly Relieved By Black-Draught Constipation Relief Story
Mrs J W Alver son of Danville Virginia describes relief from constipation after using Black-Draught at night. She reports improved energy and a return to feeling well and encourages others to try it. Children are offered a new pleasant tasting syrup form of Black-Draught.
Code Aims to Curb Excessive Movie Salaries
President Roosevelt approves the fair competition code for the motion picture industry after hearings in Washington. The code requires a 90 day investigation of unfair practices including salaries and names Marie Dressler and Eddie Cantor to the code authority. It promises balanced representation across production distribution and exhibition.
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Hollywood
Roosevelt
Washington
Hugh 8. Johnson
Marie Dressler
Eddie Cantor
Johnson
Mrs Isabel Russell Buried Today At Llano Cemetery
Mrs. Isabel Russell 21 is to be buried at Llano Cemetery after a 4 oclock funeral service at Tabernacle Baptist Church Rev J C Sisemore officiating pallbearers named Dr L V Cradit Dr L J Vick William Brune Alfred Huke Allen Gifford Walton Zima. N S Griggs Sons in charge. She died yesterday morning. Her husband J H Russell 1500 West Eighth Avenue survives with her parents Mr and Mrs C C Pangle 212 B East Nineteenth Avenue a small daughter two brothers and a sister.
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Llano Cemetery
Tabernacle Baptist Church
J. C. Sisemore
L. V. Cradit
L. J. Vick
William Brune
Alfred Huke
Allen Gifford
Walton Zima
N. S. Griggs & Sons
Russell
J. H. Russell
West
Eighth Avenue
C. C. Pangle
Nineteenth Avenue
Ford Child Buried In Memorial Park
Last rites for Charline Ford a two year old were spoken at two o'clock from the Church of Christ by Rev. Robert C. Jones. Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery under Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home direction. She was the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Ford of 606 Louisiana Street and died Sunday night at a local hospital.
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Church of Christ
Robert C. Jones
Memorial Park Cemetery
Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home
Charles J. Ford
Louisiana Street
Bible Church Holds 10 Days of Special Meetings
The Church of the Open Bible on Fifteenth Avenue and Ong Street marks its first anniversary with ten days of special meetings led by Rev. H. A. Somerville. Tonight’s topic is Can Faith Save a Man, with a Thursday Thanksgiving service at 9 am and a Wednesday night session at 7 45 pm titled The Question of the Ages.
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Ong Street
H. A. Somerville
Farm Debt Committee Named by Governor
Governor Ferguson appoints Potter County Farm Debt Conciliation Committee members C V Wooley H F Mitchell C M Thomas Will Gilvin and Fancher Upshaw to review loan applications for farms and ranches under the National Farm Credit Administration.
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H. F. Mitchell
C. M.thomas
Will
Prizes Await Winners In Armistice Day Parade
Winners of the Armistice Day parade may receive prizes at Hanson Post headquarters at the Municipal Auditorium. Eight $5 prizes were awarded for early entries, announced Proud L Sloan post adjutant.
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Municipal Auditorium
Proud L. Sloan
Post
Transient Bureau Nearing Completion in Potter County
Potter County to open a plain serviceable hotel at 601 Johnson Street as part of a national federal program to place transient bureaus along highways. The goal is humanitarian aid with food clothing and shelter while reducing welfare burdens on private charity and curbing panhandling and petty theft.
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Amarillo
Beer stand robbery near Mineral Wells prompts manhunt
In Mineral Wells on November 28 a police search widened for three men who robbed James Butler and his wife at a highway beer stand five miles east. One assailant struck Butler with a blackjack as Mrs. Butler tried to intervene. The thieves escaped with a purse containing wheat proceeds intended to pay the lunch stand expenses.
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North
Texas
James Butler
Highway No. 1
Here
Butler
Officials to Consider Police Radio Patrol Bids
City commission will review bids to install equipment for a police radio patrol in the regular weekly session at 7 30 tonight. Proposals were received last Tuesday but the meeting was postponed due to Mayor Ross D Rogers absence. Junk dealers in Amarillo planned to attend to seek interpretation of a recently enacted licensing ordinance.
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Ross D. Rogers
Amarillo
Last Rites for Mrs. Mary Talley Held at Griggs Chapel
Funeral services for 69 year old Mrs. Mary Talley were conducted by Rev. J. D. Horton at Griggs Funeral Chapel this afternoon. Interment followed at Llano Cemetery. She died Sunday. widow of J A Tawey trucking contractor of 214 North West Eighth Avenue. Survivors listed include three sons three daughters two sisters and two brothers.
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Griggs
J. D. Horton
Pierce Street Baptist Church
Llano Cemetery
District One Scouts Banquet Tonight Initiates Amarillo District
Boy Scouts from Troops 2 3 8 and 13 in District One will host a Father and Son banquet at Central Presbyterian Church. The event marks the start of the district scouting system for the Amarillo area. District commissioner H G Wilson will lead the program starting at 6 18 o clock.
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Amarillo
H. G. Wilson
Jailer Reports Few Prisoners in Potter County Bastile
Potter County jail houses the fewest inmates since the new courthouse opening. Jailer Gib Landis says 33 inmates, with two from other counties Randall and Armstrong, eight federal prisoners, and one from each of Randall and Armstrong. The past year ranged from 70 at peak to average 45 to 50.
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Potter County
Randall and Armstrong
Gib Landis
Capitol repairs eyed with civil works funds in Texas
Texas officials consider using Civil Works Administration funds to repair the historic state capitol after a heavy glass ceiling panel fell in the Senate chamber. No injuries. desks and chairs damaged. plan to renovate the red granite building discussed with state officials.
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Austin
Civil Works Administration
Texas
Capitol
Texas Relief Commission
Lawrence Westbrook
Commission
Senate
Westbrook
Board of Control
Civil Works
George Purl
Dallas
W. R. Cousins
Beaumont
Margie Neal
Carthage
Cecil Murphy
Gainesville
Secret Band Rounded Up in Negro Murder
In Greenville Washington nine or more men in white robes and hoods were arrested in connection with the murder of 73 year old George Gree. Eleven suspects were detained including C. M. Suttles who posted a 2000 bond while H. E. Cook James Allison and John Cureton were among those charged with murder. The motive remains unclear though a prior dispute with white neighbors is noted.
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D. C
George Gree
C. M. Suttles
H. E. Cook
James
Cuban political chaos may reach settlement
Havana November 28. Uruguayan minister and mediator Benjamin Fernandez y Medina announced strong hope for an early settlement of Cuban political chaos. He said conciliation between the government and political leaders had virtually been reached and final acceptance by the ABC revolutionary society would require a day or two.
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U.P
Benjamin Fernandez Y Medina
Uruguyan
Fernandez
ABC Revolutionary Society
Blackshear Murder Trial Deferred to December 11
The trial of Barney Blackshear for the murder of Mrs. Viola Brimberry was continued to December 11 in Tyler. Judge Ruben A. Hall of Marshall presided, after defense cited the absence of three witnesses not resummoned by the state.
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Barney Blackshear
Viola Brimberry
Ruben A. Hall
Marshall
Texas Cotton Ginners approve industry marketing pact
The Texas Cotton Ginners Association approved a marketing agreement for the cotton ginning industry at a directors meeting in Dallas. George Hagn of Seguin, the association president, announced the action after the meeting as it waits in Washington for final approval.
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Dallas
Washington
Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association
George Hagn
Seguin
Oil districts cut output to meet federal allotments
United States heavy producing regions reduced daily crude oil output to 2,269,868 barrels, down 58,622 from the federal cap. Oklahoma and California reported notable declines, Texas and Rocky Mountain areas varied around their allowances, while Kansas and Eastern fields showed marginal changes.
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Okla
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Oklahoma
Texas
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Rocky Mountain
Murder Charged in Fatal Stabbing Fray in Texas
W. H. Inmann, 26, was held on a murder charge for the fatal stabbing of Henry Bennett, 25, near Lovelady after a quarrel tied to an old feud. Bennett died near the heart after midnight, with officers saying the wound appeared in the arm earlier.
Collision Damages Two Vessels On Mississippi River Near New Orleans
The oil tanker FE. J. Sadler bound for sea and the freighter Elmsport inbound from Manchester collided in the Mississippi River just below New Orleans causing about $100,000 in damage. Sides of both ships were reported damaged and inspections were begun by harbor authorities.
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Standard
FE. J. Sadler
Baton Rouge
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Elmsport
Manchester
Eng
Mississippi River
World Wheat Commission Sees Glut Despite Pact
London reports a long session of the world wheat commission finds demand lagging supply. France considers taxing excessive acreage while France and Germany show willingness to cooperate. American observers note continued overproduction amid bumper European crops and distress selling.
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London
World Wheat Commission
France
Commission
Germany
Russia
Hidalgo relief fight prompts threat of injunction
Hardin county attorney warned that the states relief setup is unconstitutional and would seek an injunction to halt all relief disbursement unless the Hidalgo County Relief Board personnel dispute is resolved immediately. He stressed he does not want to stop aid but will act if the disagreement continues.
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Edinburg
Tex
Nova Uy Sid
Hardin
Hidalgo County Relief Board
Hidalgo County Board
Hardin Aald
Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported
The treasury on November 25 shows receipts of 5 766 405 93 dollars and expenditures of 23 138 421 76 dollars leaving a balance of 1 150 700 356 95. Customs receipts for the month total 23 690 068 30 dollars. Year to date receipts since July 1 amount to 1 122 162 279 68 with expenditures of 1 849 670 18641 including 649 603 321 51 for emergency relief, excess of expenditures 727 507 906 75.
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Washington
Navy
Treasury
Amarillo Attorney In Channing On Misdemeanor Case
Attorney at Channing W. J. Plesher, Amarillo, visited Channing on a misdemeanor case for a client Monday. The 1933 Texas potato crop is expected to be under half the 1932 season according to the state horticultural society report.
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Channing
W. J. Plesher
Amarillo
State Horticultural Society
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