2000 Survey Seeks Food Stamp Plan for Amarillo
A survey led by the Amarillo Better Business Bureau evaluates extending federal food stamps to 2000 local residents. If adopted, 17 food commodities would replace six current items, boosting purchasing power and benefiting merchants, farmers, and relief clients as part of a broader plan to lift living standards.
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Plains
Amarillo
Gordon K. Morrison
Better Business Bureau
Community Chest
WPA
Sam
Milo Perkins
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
America
Uncle Sam
Norway Warns of War if Free Shipping Interfered
Oslo reports Foreign Minister Halvdan Koht told Parliament that Norway would go to war if Allied interference halted free shipping in Norwegian waters. He warned such action could provoke retaliation by Germany and drag Norway into the European conflict while stressing Norway’s neutrality. Rumors swirl over neutrals status and Narvik iron ore shipments to Germany.
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Halvdan Koht
Norway
Britain
Norwegian
Germany
Koht
Sweden
London
Narvik
Santa Fe official Edward J. Engel visits Amarillo on inspection
Edward J. Engel president and chairman of the Santa Fe executive committee arrives in Amarillo with J. A. Gillies G. H. Minchin and H. C. Vincent all Amarillo officials and other executives for an early morning visit. The party plans to depart at 8 35 oclock as Engel, a rail career climber, has risen from stenographer to railroad president.
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Edward J. Engel
Santa Fe
Amarillo
South Plains
New Mexico
J. A. Gillies
Western Lines
G. H. Minchin
H. C. Vincent
Fred G. Gurley
W. K. Etter
Mr. Etter
Chicago
Engel
Samuel T. Bledsoe
Thompson Plans May Campaign Push in Waco
Col E O Thompson a railroad commissioner said he would launch his gubernatorial campaign in May at an outdoor event likely in Waco. He spoke in Dallas on the way to Austin from Oklahoma City and praised Governor O Daniel for clarifying the tax issue. He proposed a five cent oil tax paid as oil is produced, arguing it would not burden the poor and would aid financing amid debate over federal control of oil. The oil states compact meeting attendees largely oppose the Cole bill and a limited federal act.
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Col
E. O. Thompson
Railroad Commission
Waco
Thompson
Austin
Oklahoma City
O’daniel
Texas
Million-dollar gift to University of Chicago announced
Marshall Field II donated property in the loop worth 1 million dollars to the University of Chicago. President Robert M. Hutchins announced the gift today, enhancing campus endowments and public access to university resources.
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Chicago
Marshall Field
University of Chicago Loop
Robert M. Hutchins
Fire damages Dumas smelter
A blaze at the American Zinc Company smelter in Dumas caused about 1000 dollars in damage. A fuel line defect started the fire, forcing a 24 hour shutdown of half a block. One employee suffered a minor injury during firefighting after the alarm at 4 am.
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DUMAS
American Zinc Company
Three Women Hurt In Highway Crash Near Portales
In Portales New Mexico three women were injured when their car skidded on an icy curve of the Clovis Portales highway during an 18 mile approach to their Mexico City trip. Josephine Garcia of Roswell suffered a broken collar bone Mary Garcia a sprained back and Mrs H G Rowley of Portales was badly bruised. Mary Garder of Wagon Mound and Lionel Melendez escaped injury.
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Mary Garder
Wagon Mound
Lionel Melendez
Relief Hike Considered as Economy Slows
Washington April 6 Relief advocates in Congress expect a higher relief fund beyond the 985 million budget, with estimates possibly reaching 1.3 billion. Senators and representatives signal growing support for increasing WPA funding while awaiting White House direction and further testimony from WPA officials. The House committee plans action by month’s end, amid tax and budget tensions.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Mode Cox Gunn Win In Amarillo School Board Vote
In Amarillo, J W Jinks Mode E R Cox and Bill Gunn won seats on the school board in a record turnout of 2818 votes. Mode and Cox were reelected while Gunn filled the seat of retiring Fan cher Upshaw.
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Cox
Gunn
J. W
Jinks) Mode
E. R. Cox
Bill Gunn
Amarillo
Mr. Gunn
Fancher Upshaw
Modeled
Floyd C. Hissong
R. C. Kay
Dr. J. F. Brown
Will F. Nix
Elmer Sowder
Henry M. Beverley
W. E. Konkle
Lewis C. Griffin
Co. R. Farra
Sixteenth Avenue
Hissong
Griffin
Sowder
Konkle
Farra
Nix
Bleeverly
Brown
Kay
Wolflin School
Beverley
San Jacinto School
Buchanan Street
Sanborn School
George Waddill
Allies Tighten Economic Blockade Across Balkans to Baltic
Allied leaders push the economic siege of Germany from the Balkans to the Baltic as Britain and France vow to tighten the blockade. Norway and Sweden receive stern warnings over neutrality while observers debate potential reprisals for one sided neutrality.
Tech Dormitory Plan Deferred at Texas Tech College
Proposals for a $375000 women's dormitory at Texas Technological College in Lubbock were discussed by directors in Fort Worth but action was deferred. President Clifford B. Jones called the dormitory badly needed amid a long waiting list. the college now has three dormitories and an enrollment of 4246. Also, over ten lumber yards from Amarillo will send representatives to the Lumbermen's Association of Texas convention in Fort Worth with elaborate exhibits and speeches from major industry officials.
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Fort Worth
Texas Technological College
Lubbock
Clifford B. Jones
Amarillo
Lumberman’'s Association of Texas
Hotel Texas
Rain Intervenes in Mordecai Ham Revival
Fort Worth reports evangelist Mordecai Ham prayed for rain Thursday night. A downpour followed but mud blocked access to the revival tent and board walks were laid to continue services.
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Fort Worth
Mordecai Ham
Panhandle Rain Bodes Well for Spring Crop Plans
Light rainfall tracked a diagonal Panhandle path after April showers boosting soil moisture for wheat and early planting. Dalhart reports two inches snow totaling 2.43 inches moisture this season, Pecos and Dumas saw up to four inches rain and snow, while hail near Tyler caused about 300000 dollars in damages.
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Amarillo
Dalhart
U. S
Pecos
Sherman
San Antonio
del Rio
Trinity
Colorado
State Agricultural Department
South Plains
Don L. Jones
Cooking School Opens Tuesday
The Globe News presents a free three day cooking school led by Mrs. Arreva D. French in the city auditorium April 10 11 and 12 from 2 to 4 pm daily. The program covers budgeting shopping and meal planning with practical demonstrations and time saving tips plus samples. A nursery for children will be provided at the Social Center for Girls building behind the Municipal Auditorium.
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Arreva D. French
Globe News
Crowell
Panhandle Medical Men
Amarillo
Texas
Garner Club
Thomas B. Love
Serred Ass
Austin
West Texas
British Building Army
Childress
Army of Kress
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Sey
Knife and
Rille
Red Sox
Hutch
Sun
R. E. Underwood
Lem
Inson County Granite Wash
Amarillo College Prize
Europe
Asia
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Surrounding Areas
Weather forecast notes light rain and warmer conditions expected Sunday over Amarillo and vicinity. North Texas cloudy to partly cloudy with fair conditions by Monday, little change in temperature. New Mexico mostly fair with partial clouds east portion Sunday and Monday. Temperature readings from yesterday show midday around 39 to 40 degrees. 24 hour precipitation totaled 0.67 inch ending 4 pm yesterday.
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Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
Roberts and Metz Lead Borger School Board Race
Borger April 6 Lou Roberts 338 votes and Dave Metz 328 votes clearly outdistanced the field to win the two vacancies on the Borger Independent School District board of trustees. Wallace Hooks 189, L. B. Nichols 153, Mrs CG A Carleton 127, E B Rinbold 44 for reelection and other seats.
Sandie and Westerner Bands Win District Music Contests
The Amarillo Sandie Bang won first division in Class A at the Plainview District Music Contests. Lubbock placed first division, Pampa earned third division. About 3,000 student musicians attended. A full meet review appears on page 8.
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Amarillo
Plainview
Lubbock
Pampa
Vets Hospital Opens Monday in Amarillo
The Amarillo Veterans Administration hospital will admit first patients early tomorrow with emergency cases prioritized. The 156 bed facility awaits full admissions as applications fill the capacity. A May 12 dedication for National Hospital Day will feature Col. Louis Johnson as principal speaker.
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Veterans’ Administration
O. E. Herndon
National Hospital
Col
Louis Johnson
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