Hoover signs 116 million for immediate jobs program
Washington reports President Hoover signed an 116 million dollar emergency bill to fund immediate federal improvements and related industry work. The measure, passed by Congress, aims to start employment within one to three months, with work in building construction, steel, brick, quarrying and machinery sectors. Senators urged larger relief, while administration backers emphasized self reliance and rapid site preparation. The funds will be allocated promptly and loans to farmers amounting to 45 million are to be arranged after holidays.
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Francis M. Stephenson
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Senate
LaFollette
Republican
Wisconsin
Walsh
Massachusetts
Gillett
America
Film Company Leaves Town for Mammoth Western Trek Titans
Harold Binney and associates announced plans to film The Trek of the Titans using Palo Duro Canyon as locations. After arriving a week ago, Binney checked out of the Herring hotel and left a North Hollywood address signaling an abrupt departure. Rumors of a movie colony near Amarillo spurred hopes for local work, but Hollywood authorities cited a film slam involving Binney and associate Wharff. Binney called the charge absurd, while cast members indicated partial agreements or contracts, leaving the project in doubt.
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Palo Duro Canyon
Harold
Josh” Binney
Interstate Production and Amusement Company, Ltd
Binney
Herring
Laurel Canyon Boulevard
North Hollywood
California
Amarillo
Allene Ray
Don Terry
Robert E. Wharff
Hollywood
Hollywood News
Four Days Left To Enter Home Lighting Contest
Four days remain to join the Christmas Home Exterior Lighting and Decoration contest. Mrs. W. R. Browne, general chairman, notes all coupons must reach the Chamber of Commerce headquarters by 6 pm Wednesday. District prizes will be awarded, with a sweepstake for the city’s most attractive home. entrance coupon appears on page two.
Uvalde Police Chief Shot in Alley Fatal Scuffle
Uvalde chief of police John Connor, 45, was shot to death in an alley during a scuffle with Bert and Lester Hunter, confectionery operators. County Attorney Darwin Smith planned murder charges. The shooting occurred at 9 p.m. and motive remained unclear as details were scarce.
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Associated Press
Uvalde
Tex
John Connor
Darwin Smith
Bert
Lester Hunter
Connor
Weather Forecast For Amarillo And Vicinity
Fair Sunday for Amarillo and vicinity and fair conditions for New Mexico with little change in temperature. Temperature readings show a variable pattern with daytime highs around mid thirties and nights around the twenties, reflecting typical seasonal variation.
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Amarillo
New Mexico
Clovis Man Sued Over Alleged Attack on Nurse
Alice Williams of Plainview Texas files federal suit against W. J. Patton of Clovis for 25600 dollars alleging an attack at the Patton home on June 15 while Williams was nursing an infant. Williams was pregnant at the time and Patton knew she was in a delicate condition. Attorney J H Atwood of Lovington represents Williams. case slated for Albuquerque term in January.
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Sunday News Globe
Roswell
N. M
W. J. Patton
Clovis
Alice Williams
Plainview
Tex
Patton
Dallas
J. H. Atwood
Lovington
Albuquerque
Pendleton Taken to Pampa for 1927 Bank Robbery Trial
Ace Pendleton, accused of robbing the First National Bank in 1927 and taking $32,000, was brought to Pampa and placed in jail. He denied knowing the town and said he never saw the place before. His trial is set for the second week of January.
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Associated Press
Pampa
Ace Pendleton
First National Bank
Senate panel cites post office leases as treasury raid
Washington December 20 chairman Blaina of the senate commission argues that annual post office leases drain the treasury by 10 to 15 million dollars. The remark highlights concerns over lease costs and government spending tied to postal facilities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Blaina
Senate Commission
Verdicts Possible As Jury Instructed In Shepard Case
The jury in the Major Charles A. Shepard poison murder trial retired for deliberation after being charged by Judge Richard J. Hopkins. The prosecution urged that Shepard killed his wife with bichloride of mercury to wed Grace Brandon, a government witness, while the defense said the case was trumped up and Shepard was crucified by the government.
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Associated Press
Kansas City, Kans
Charles A. Shepard
Kansas City
Kas
Richard J. Hopkins
Sardius M. Brewster
Shepard
Grace Brandon
San Antonio
Brewster
Harry S. Class
Denver
Army
Fort Omaha
Shanghai
Texas
Philippines
Medical Corps
Brandon
Shepards
Fort Riley
Kansas
Major Shepard
Brooksfield
Pampa Doctor Robbed Of Ring And Money
In Pampa Texas two armed men robbed Dr WY E Von Brunow a pioneer physician of a diamond ring valued at 3500 dollars and 150 dollars in cash in his apartment above a downtown store. The doctor and his wife were dining when the robbers knocked and demanded they write prescriptions. He fought back knocking aside a gun and fled through rooms toward a bedroom where he kept a weapon.
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Associated Press
Pampa
Texas
WY. E. von Brunow
von Brunow
Dr. Brunow
Sandie Boosters Urged To Meet Special Sunday
The Sandstorm team that reached the state championship finals will arrive in Amarillo at 8 15 this morning along with hundreds of loyal supporters from the Denver special. Thousands of Amarilloans missed the Fort Worth game yesterday but can greet the team at Denver station tomorrow and show continued support.
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Amarillo
Denver
Demand for Probe of Proration Pact by Oklahoma Republican
Washington dispatch reports Representative Milton C. Garber plans to petition the Justice Department for a thorough investigation of proration administration in Oklahoma Texas and California. Garber argues the Interior Department forced the plan without authority, violating federal anti trust laws, while seeking a suspension of state proration until Congress acts on tariff questions. The issue centers on alleged threats from imported Venezuelan Mexican oil and the impact on domestic producers.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Texas
California
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Justice Department
South America
Congress
United States
Christmas Cheer Trek Starts Wednesday in Amarillo
The Christmas Cheer drive led by the American Legion mobilizes 600 plus volunteers to deliver baskets toys and clothing. Santa Fe employees supply flour sacks while the Elks and Salvation Army aid multiple trees and meals. A 25 foot high municipal Christmas tree lights up the auditorium as the Junior College Band plays.
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Salvation Army
Municipal Auditorium
Santa Claus
Amarillo
American Legion Auxiliary
Great West Mill
Radio Attack Case Ends With Fine For A. K. Sears
A. K. Sears of Sears Emerto Electric was fined five dollars and costs by Justice J. W. Minter for simple assault on J. E. Young. The incident followed accusations aired on KGRS after Delano attacked Rev. J. Frank Norris’s revival and comments about women. The fight occurred near the Tri-State Fairgrounds at 7:15 p.m. Friday.
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A. K. Sears
Sears & Emberton Electric Company
Pierce Street
Justice of the Peace
J. W. Minter
J. E. Young
Sears
W. A. Neville
J. L. Neville
Fundamentalist Baptist Church
Ninth
van Buren Streets
Neville
KGRS
Delano
Tri-State Fairgrounds
J. Frank Norris
Fort Worth
German Opera Tickets Are Good Christmas Gift
German Grand Opera arrives February 6 and 7 in Amarillo with 156 east orchestra members and 56 German musicians. A seven baggage and eight Pullman train brings the company. Tickets offer a 10 percent season discount. single tickets can be reserved now but seat assignments begin after January 15.
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News-Globe
Amarillo
Wilbur C. Hawk
News- Giibe
Lions win 25 15 as second half surge downs Golden Sandstorm
Tyler Lions upset Amarillo Golden Sandstorm 25 to 15 to claim Texas state championship hopes. Key plays include Tom Glass interception return for a touchdown and Morris 32 yard run setup by strong line blocks. Sandies rally stall as Bufkin and Fowler shine for Tyler.
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Fort Worth
Tyler Lions
Amarillo
Texas
Lions
Sandies
Tom Glass
Fooner
Johnson
Clifford Gregory
Lion
Morris
Hill
Sandie
Burl Bufkin
Twier
Conaley
Fowler
Tyler
Cherry
Glass
Plainview man named vice consul at Guadalajara
The state department announced that Charles C. Gidney Jr of Plainview has been appointed vice-consul in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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the News
Washington
State Department Today
Charles C. Gidney, Jr
Plainview
Guadalajara
Mexico
Fair Theater Ticket Draw Noted for O Y Vernon
A brief notice indicates a ticket was issued to Fair Theater with the name O Y Vernon as part of a likely drawing or event. The readable fragment suggests attention to an early shopping push and upcoming updates in this space.
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Svest
O.Y. Vernon
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