League of Nations eighth assembly advances peace
The eighth League of Nations assembly in Geneva closes with delegates from over fifty nations praising a war outlaw stance, arbitration emphasis, and security machinery. Observers say the gathering resembled a large family united to fight war, urging universal participation and US acceptance of League decisions on aggressor states.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Switzerland
League of Nations
United States
Trial continues as Theodore Garber testifies repeatedly
The Juvenile defendant and his wife face cross examination as Theodore Garber, a key witness, testifies three times today to clarify points in dispute. The focus shifts to the Wadell shooting in the store after a confession and alleged relationship with Odell surface. The defense says Junior fired to protect his life as the state counters with prior robbery claims.
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Odell
Junior
Local Businesses and Individuals Listed in Acknowledgments
A long list of names and company affiliations appears on page one including Harman Gault Henry Propst Ramming Lampe C M Holt Humble Oil and Refining Frank Gilvin Tire Sixteenth Street Service Jno Wasser Berry Cleaners Amarillo Refining Sigmon Furniture Coe Parks Lumber Robertsilver Clem Lumber Panhandle Lumber Amarillo Hotel Gouldy Furniture Great West Mills Prideaux Platt Lumber Green Bros Rosse Cockrell Fakes Palmer K S Loving Gaines Whitset Westmoreland Amarillo Printing Dempster Geo Stapleton Am arillo Tert and Awning Gilvin Gilvin E T Martin Mr and Mrs Filsing P C Bennett Howard Ferguson Bob Emmett Mistletoe Creamery Walter G Russell Harve Ratley J Lindsay Nunn and thirty band members.
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Howard Ferguson
Bob Emmett
Mistletoe Creamtery
Walter G. Russell
Harve Ratley
J. Lindsay Nunn
Old Tack’s Amarillo Program for a Bigger Fairer City
A list of reforms and improvements proposed for Amarillo including lower utility rates and rents, more parks and trees, a municipal pool and golf course, extended bus routes, river crossings, and stricter traffic signal enforcement. It calls for no parking on courthouse lawns, open Bivins lake, and targeted urban livability gains while promoting industrial attraction and lower crude oil price spreads.
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Bivins Lake
Amarillo
San Jacinto
Poisoned dogs at San Jacinto school alarm Amarillo readers
A concerned resident warns of a dog poisoner near San Jacinto school after six pets died in days. The piece cites a coach dog, shepherd, police dog, English setter and Spitz among victims, urges guardians to keep dogs indoors during school hours, and notes legal difficulty securing convictions. The column also covers local anecdotes and notes Bivins lake naming, plus community garden efforts along Alabama street.
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San Jacinto School
Tack
T. E. Kennedy
Alabama Street
When the Frost Is On the Punkin In Rural Reverie
A reflection on frost arrival and autumn evokes Jim Riley’s poem When the frost is on the punkin. Nostalgic verses describe crops in shock, turkeys, corn tassels, fall scenery, and the homestead’ s rhythms as days cool.
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Tack
Jim Riley
Mr. Riley
Oil Controversy Letters Rally Panhandle Support
Monroe Arnold writes from Hedgecoke Street praising Hedrick and Holmes, rebutting S. Coyle on oil practices, praising Heywood and Holmes as pioneers, and urging public investigation of Bureau of Mines data as Magnolia advances oil prices. The letter defends rotary drilling legacy and calls for action against cheap oil and widespread overproduction.
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Ofl
Heywood
Tack
Mr. Coyle
Rotary
United States
Hedrick
Cable
Mr. Hedrick
Mr. Holmes
Mr. Heywood
Holmes
Coyle
Russia
Seminole
West Texas
Standard Oil Bulletin
Standard Oil Company
California
Pecos
Bureau of Mines’ Statistics
Panhandle
Repairs for Children's Home Crowded Ceiling Dangers
A reader describes plaster deterioration in two large Children’s Home bedrooms where twenty children sleep. Falling plaster poses injury risk to sleeping children. local officials have raised concerns but received no response. A fundraiser may fix rooms. a benefit dance is planned to fund plastering and safety improvements. Citizens debate circus funding and city parade costs and criticize modernism.
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Mother Irwin
Lindy Land
Praise for the Fair theater orchestra led by Mr Lutz
A letter praising the return of the Fair theater orchestra under Mr Lutz. The writer lauds how the musicians convey emotion in the screening of A Million Bid and encourages tangible rewards beyond words. The note ends with the writer’s Carolina address.
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Lutz
Fair Theater
You
WEAK HEART LETTER ON FIGHT FURY FEARS FOR NERVES
A letter signed S. T. Pettingrew laments rising deaths from heart attacks linked to the Tunney Dempsey bout. He warns the public shows signs of weak hearts and nerves and urges calm. The note closes with a wartime sentiment lest we forget.
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Mr. Tack
S. T. Pettingrew
Reynolds Enjoys Travel After Departure to Chicago
The private detective Reynolds speaks of the fuss around his capture and says he likes making trips alone. He notes sending Miss Marie Houston to St. Louis and planning a train trip to Chicago with his chauffeur aware of his travels.
Funeral Home Battle Over Residential Impact in Texas Case
Mr and Mrs Bishop sued to stop a funeral home near their home arguing it harmed peace and comfort by disease risk and constant activity of ambulances and hearses. Judge Randolph endorsed strong home protection principles and allowed slight damages, with injunction granted in trial court for the operation of the funeral establishment nearby.
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Randolph
Texas
Bishop
Goebel Reveals Plans After Pacific Flight
Goebel discusses finances and futures after the Pacific flight. Navigator Bill Davis earned 7500 dollars and plans to marry. Goebel expects income from writing and articles. He rejected vaudeville offers and aims to sell stories to major magazines while visiting Amarillo and Bartlesville backers.
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Goebel
Jensen
Bill Davis
Florida
Bill
Los Angeles Examiner
Saturday Evening Post
Goebeel
Bartlesville
Okla
Frank Phillips
Phillips Petroleum Company
Phillips
Amarillo Hotel
Bob Lynn
Jim Dunn
Gibson Oil Company
Bob Taylor
Ernest O. Thompson
Julian Bivins
Robert H. Gray
Don Emery
Phillips Company
Bob Kay
Gene Howe
News-Globe
Bivins
Travelair
Amarillo
Mystery man uses alias while recalling escape and dog races
The speaker discusses disappearing often without notice and a car found at Chicken Point. He mentions new name play acting as a salesman, staying in moderate hotels, and meeting Eddie Crenshaw at the races, while enjoying dog racing and hotel anonymity in Chicago.
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Chicken Point
Joy K. Fleet
Chicago
Reynolds
Eddie Crenshaw
The serious cares of old hearts and childhood smarts
A reflective verse note contrasts aging concerns with childhood wit and resilience. The speaker recalls a doll’s broken head as a symbol of lasting memories and the enduring impact of youthful experiences on mature hearts.
Stock Raisers Group Offers $500 Prize for Baby Beeves
The Panhandle Stock Raisers association announces a $500 cash prize for winning junior calves fed by boys and girls aged 10 to 18. Opens eligibility to club members and vocational students with entry forms from P C Bennett. Exhibits will appear at the Amarillo Fat Stock show during the Panhandle Steer Raisers association annual meeting in March.
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Panhandle Stock Raisers Association
Gover B. Hill
Agricultural Department
Board of City Development
P. C. Bennett
Municipal Auditorium
Amarillo
Panhandle
Stecl Raisers Association
Bennett
St Louis Livestock Market Report and New York Cotton Forecast
Hogs in St Louis area sale 13 000 head, top 11.90, cattle 5500 with steers and fat stock prices rising, sheep and lambs strong with top 18.75. New York cotton opened steady up 1 to 9 points, December to 21.82 and March to 21.12, gains trimmed by selling and profit taking amid weather signals.
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ST. Louis
Associated Press
East ST. Louis
New York
Liverpool
Weather Bureau
Poultry Prices and Foreign Exchange Reported
Chicago reports poultry prices with varied values for fowls springs turkeys roosters ducks and geese. In New York foreign exchange rates show Britain demand $4 863 16 France at 3 924 and 8 924 for cables with 60 day bills on banks at 4 82 4.
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Chicago
The
Associated Press
New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Fort Worth Livestock Market Report
Fort Worth market notes hogs steady with top at 12.15 while packing sows range 9.25 to 9.50. Cattle totals 6200 including 1800 slow with beef cows up to 7.60 and butcher cows 5.00 to 6.00. Lightweight stock yearlings 9.10 bulls 5.00 to 5.75, years 12.00. Sheep 500 steady with fresh shorn slaughter wethers 800 and yearlings 10.00 feeder lambs 10.00.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Utah
Chicago
Fort Worth
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O. W
Amarillo Lake
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Carolina
Edgar
Edgar A. Guest
Erasmus
Welfare Association
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Martha M. Nelson
Kansas City Livestock
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
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Germany
Tokyo
Montreal
James E. Bennett & Co
Allied Chemical & Dye
American Can
American American Steele & Foundry
American Tele & Telg
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Corn Products
Dodge Motors
Famous Players
Fleischmenn
General Motors
Great Western Oper
Houston Oil
Hudson Motors
Hupp Motors Independent Oil & Tom Inspiration Copper
Nickel International Bi
International Tele & Jordan Motors
Kelly-Springfield
Kennecott Copper Mack Trucks
Marland
America
Tees Nee Vi Dee
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Corn— Stewart Warner
Studebaker
Asty White Earle
Albuquerque
Amarillo Sane
Boston
Denver
el Paso
Los Angeles
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