UT Fraternities Face Probe After Student Death
University of Texas initiations under scrutiny as regents order a faculty panel to study all fraternities and sororities and to investigate Nolte McElroy’s death from an electrically charged bed springs incident during a fraternity initiation. Delta Kappa Epsilon prompted the inquiry as authorities prepare for a grand jury review, while McElroy’s funeral is set near Buda with Longhorn football teammates and fraternity members serving as pallbearers.
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University Board of Regents
H. Y. Benedict
Nolte McElroy
Delta Kappa Epsilon
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Buda
E. A. Severn
Longhorn
Tri State fair profits noted and debts eyed
The Amarillo talk centers on the Tri State fair breaking even with free gate and plans to clear about $15,000 in indebtedness. Wilbur Hawk and Bob Emmett are lauded. readers’ letters pour in on politics and community spirit as the town weighs future leadership and funding.
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Wilbur Hawk
Bob Emmett
Hawk
Governor's Island Aviation Field Sparks Washington Debate
The article notes opposition to placing military barracks on Governor's Island south of Manhattan and urges using the site for an airport. Congressman W W Cohen of New York asks for a plan shift, while Secretary of War Davis may decide. Phillip Sassoon begins a India-bound flight from London as Britain pursues serious aerial efforts.
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Census figures show Amarillo near 30k in 30k+ class
The report lists Amarillo as a newcomer in the above 30,000 population class with an estimate of 29,200. Tulsa joins the big city tier with 170,600, tying Fort Worth, while major cities like New York and Chicago top the list with 6,917,500 and 3,157,400 respectively. Nearby southern cities include New Orleans 429,400 and Atlanta 255,100.
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Mae West Arrest Shocks City Theater Event
Mae West was arrested after a theater production and taken to the police station. Spectators saw actors led away in patrol vans while West finished another show at a second theater before a taxicab ride to the station. All will be arraigned later under state theater laws. Patterson Leaves for Vacation and Missouri Visit with Daughter
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Airport landing surface to be ready for planes in six weeks
Within six weeks or two months the Municipal airport landing field will be ready for planes officials say. A 480 acre site near the Rock Island line on the Panhandle highway is being graded rolled and fenced with a water well planned. The city voted 100000 in bonds for purchase and development of the airport.
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Diamond Ring Recovered After Classified Ad Pickup
A diamond ring set in emeralds advertised as lost in the Globe classified column drew a reader's search. Mrs. T. C. Wall found the ring after reading the notice, returning it to its owner who paid the reward of 8100. The incident underscores the value of classified ads.
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Roosevelt Campaign Speech Targets Albany Democrats
Roosevelt, seeking renomination, addresses Democratic state convention delegates and rebuts Syracuse opposition claims. He argues the party aims to restore progressive policy in Albany and criticizes Republican obstruction, saying no constructive state achievement in six years had Republican support until defeated.
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Plan Highway From Liberal To Amarillo
Commissioners from Hansford and Potter counties discussed an Amarillo to Liberal highway along the Rock Island line. Judge Sam F B Motlow presided as plans drew enthusiastic response. route would pass Stinnett and Grover with a second meeting set for October 10 at Stinnett with delegations from Hansford Potter Hutchinson counties and Guymon Oklahoma to attend.
Imperial Sugar Declares Sixteenth Quarterly Dividend
Imperial Sugar stockholders receive their sixteenth quarterly dividend at seven percent preferred stock. The Texas firm, a major local employer, owns all its stock by over a thousand Texas citizens. Sugar Land payroll exceeds one million dollars yearly, plus two million spent annually with Texas manufacturers and retailers. Annual taxes surpass one hundred fifty thousand dollars and last year’s school tax was twenty one thousand. Imperial Sugar products are widely sold in Amarillo stores.
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Senator Robinson to Speak on Campaign in Arkansas
The longtime Arkansas figure and Senate prohibition leader will tour with Mrs. Robinson and aides, speaking in Fort Smith area about Al Smith and graft claims, promising facts over personal attacks. Harry Robinson, Fort Smith papers' business manager, assists in travel and logistics for the tour.
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Robinson Now Heads For Oklahoma In Campaign Tour
Senator Joe Robinson travels toward Claremore Oklahoma after a sweeping Kansas speech tour He plans four prepared talks and several extempore speeches from his private car focusing on religion farm relief and prohibition This follows a Wichita appearance where a heckler questioned prohibition and sparked another run through his topics
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Man Arrested in Canyon Held in Amarillo Jail
V. McElrath arrested in Canyon Sunday night on a charge of embezzlement was brought to Amarillo this morning and jailed in Potter County. He is alleged to have embezzled 25 dollars from S. W. Hudson of Amarillo.
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Amarillo Building Permits Rise Slightly in September
Amarillo building permits for September totaled $124 585 an increase from August says A W Smalley city building inspector. The report notes a slight rise in total permits for the month and provides the latest figures from the city office.
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No Car Accidents At City Fair On Tenth And Third Streets
More than 60000 vehicles passed through the fair corridors on Tenth and Third streets between Grant and Grand without a single accident, per Earl Curry the fair traffic chief. Curry and aides were on guard. Rhodes improving at St Anthony hospital and leaving today.
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Panhandle Special to Leave for National Legion Convention
Hanson Post announces the Panhandle Special will depart Sunday by Santa Fe rail, carrying Hanson Post, American Legion Drum and Bugle corps to the national convention in San Antonio October 8 12. A delegation leaves Saturday evening with plans in San Antonio for delegations arrival Monday morning. Commander A Peterson and friends plan a Saturday night stopover in Dallas. Reservations remain with Sergeant Barend. Hanson Post meets tonight at 8 for final delegation plans and officer elections.
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Caravan plans for eligible women to join voyage
A traveling sales rep describes a caravan that will invite lonely single men and women at each stop. Miss Davis favors careful matching based on love and finances, cataloguing prospects before marriage. The caravan will visit Uniontown and Greensburg in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Huntington, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Nashville, Memphis, Little Rock, Louisville, Kansas City and Los Angeles.
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Cooking School at Palo Duro Furniture Co
Miss Aileen Chartier of Michigan Stove Company will conduct a four day free cooking school at Palo Duro Furniture Co in Amarillo starting Wednesday October 3 with 3 PM demonstrations through Saturday. Each day features different menus and questions on food prep and Garland Ortho-Thermal gas range features. Conducted at the local store through manager Buford Jones.
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Santa Fe Offers Special World Series Sleeper Service
Santa Fe to run a special sleeper from Amarillo to St. Louis for World Series games. Tickets priced at 44.65 dollars round trip plus sleeping car fare. Depart Amarillo 1:45 p.m. October 5 to arrive St. Louis 4:20 p.m. October 6, with many patrons planning to travel.
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Bids Sought for North Amarillo Fire Station
Bids on the North Amarillo Fire Station at North Fifth and Fillmore will be received by the city commission tonight in City Hall. The 1928 tax assessor rolls are completed and will be presented to the commission for approval.
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Rev Foote Lion Speaker at Noon Lions Club
The Rev. Gaston Foote of White Deer Methodist church addressed the Lions Club at today noon meeting urging clubs to pursue service to others and the community. The group voted to invite Baltimore businessmen touring Texas to Amarillo. Prairie Oil & Gas’s John West pledged a field trip and luncheon. Bill Childers sang. John Ross led the program.
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Prairie Oil & Gas Company
Market Roundup Kansas City Chicago Oklahoma City and East St Louis Livestock
Market reports from Kansas City Chicago and Oklahoma City list cattle calves hogs and sheep with prices by weight and class. Notable figures include top hogs at 10.40, steer and cow values across several weights, and mixed lamb and veal prices. East St Louis and New Orleans notes cover poultry cotton and stocks with brief directional moves.
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Be a little rash and break routine for youthful charm
The passage urges abandoning sensible habits at age eighty to recapture youth and charm. It advocates walking at dawn, attending sales, and indulging in small extravagances such as fine gloves, a Venetian handkerchief, foie gras, a glamorous gown, rhinestone heels, and light makeup. It argues these acts restore vitality and a sense of freedom, warning against conformity as signs of old age.
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