Thompson Seen As Likeliest Governor Candidate In Texa
The News Messenger notes Col. C E O Thompson gains growing support and a stronger record from Amarillo mayor and railroad commissioner. It urges voters to judge candidates by past deeds, not promises, and calls Thompson the standout choice in the governor race. Winchell predicts various future trends including birth rate declines and shifts in politics and society.
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Oldest Star on the Mound Lefty Groves Shines in 1938
The Boston Americans left hander Lefty Grove, aged 38, dominates early 1938 with a 10–1 record in 11 starts. Grove, who began major league play with Baltimore and later starred for Philadelphia, rebounded from a 1932s setback to still show a strong arm and durability.
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College president balancing board and alumni pressures
A popular college president finds the role demanding yet rewarding as he must please the board of control undergraduates parents and alumni. After losing his job he returns to the campus to check if the institution remains active.
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Federal Surplus Commodity Corporation Powers Expanded
Washington reports that the FSCC is authorized to survey each state to assess if extra farm commodities are needed to feed the unemployed and clothe families. Purchases aim to support relief officials while stabilizing prices amid crop surpluses.
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Henry A. Wallace
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Odd Bits of News From Here and There
A scattered column notes lighthearted local items and oddities including a fire destroying a home in Olmstead Michigan, a stork racing a speeding police car to Columbus Ohio, a baby born in a machine, a $100 bill mystery in Branaville Indiana, and quirky family marriage tales from Sabattus Maine and Henderson Kentucky.
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Cleo Mueller
Columbus
World Wide Commission Reflections On Resurrection And Mission
The article analyzes the June lesson Mark 16 4 8 14 16 19 and 18 The open tomb confirms the resurrection and inspires a global commission to preach to all creation. It emphasizes women's pivotal role at the tomb and connects Old Testament roots to Jesus ministry, urging continued study of Israel's history to understand the Messiah.
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A Penny Saved in Silo Storage and Fencing
T C Richardson urges farmers to save crops by ensiling hay and crop residues to prevent loss from drought. He advises trench silos for hay and green crops, notes needed fencing for livestock access, and suggests consulting county agents for proper methods. The piece ends noting continuation on the back page.
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IsSAW Chronicle Reflects Thursday Morning Disaster
Narrative notes light moments amid a local calamity. Citizens recalled a hospital visit for a baby, a hospital bouquet, and a river cliffside scene with six white Perdians used to tow cars. Townsfolk joked about repairs, gas costs, and a plane sighting near Am arillo as neighbors shared scenes around Salt Fork.
Miniature Worlds Parade From Five Curious Citizens
Frank Salisbury of Pittsburgh built a 28 foot miniature carnival with concession stands dance halls an airplane ride and even sweethearts on park benches Charles Cole of Racine Wisconsin spent 22 years creating a miniature city of 160 electrically lit buildings some so small they were made under a magnifying glass Mrs Harriet Gwen of Sherborn Massachusetts chartered a plane to fetch a forester mother for her 15 day old cocker spaniel puppies After a hospital operation Patrick Mahoney of Fort Worth Texas had eight ride mounted on cardboard beside his bed Robert Walp of Allentown Pennsylvania handed a thief his $2 after mistaking the gun for a shaving cream tube Mr and Mrs Harry Greenlaw and their 15 children of Greenlaw Maine eat more than two pecks of potatoes daily William Fowel of Hereford England won a separation after his wife slept with a dagger under his pillow to stab him if he snored A burglar alarm in St Paul was answered by police finding the intruder to be a cat.
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Bert Weaver
L. Lowry
Myre
John McWhirter
Mr. McWhirter
Salt Fork
AJ RO Pepper
Fred LeDerer
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Stanley Larsen
LeDorer Hardware
Moon Royal
Stella Mae Tennison
Marie Harrison
Mariana Shields
Margaret
Amarillo
J. Frank Johnson
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Guy Ho Winton
Frank Salisbury
Pittsburgh
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