Helium Rules Tighten as U S Bans Military Use Abroad
The Interior Department, seeking to keep helium from military use abroad, imposes strict sale regulations. A bond, high deposits, and U S inspections will govern shipments. the munitions board approved a 2 6 million cubic feet shipment to Germany and a total allotment of 17 9 million feet at about 1 cent per cubic foot. Ickes awaits Roosevelt's return to sign the contract.
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Secretary of the Interior
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Frankfort
Munitions Board
Warm Springs
Coleman Youth Held On Burglary Charge
J. R. Rae Jr., 22, of near Coleman, bound over on robbery charges after waiving examining trial. Rae to await grand jury action on alleged March 17 theft of $5 and a gold watch from Sam B Bardwell, Lubbock businessman. Rae remanded to jail under $5,000 bond. Sheriff Tom Able filed the charges.
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Weather Balloon Reaches 89 300 Feet Over Boston
A weather balloon ascended to 89 300 feet near Boston, reaching an unprecedented height for the area. It recorded a temperature of 59 degrees below zero, illustrating the extreme conditions encountered at high altitude.
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Frances Perkins Refuses Interviews on Amarillo Stop
Frances Perkins United States secretary of labor and the only woman in the President's cabinet declined interview requests during a 20 minute Amarillo stop over. She remained in her compartment and told reporters she could not be disturbed. News men and Santa Fe officials observed her aloof reception and noted the senator like mannerisms drawing criticism from writers and officials.
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L. J. Cassell
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Washington
Roosevelt Defends Dictator Bill in Reorganization Fight
President Roosevelt labels his stance as anti dictatorship in a letter as he pushes the reorganization bill. Observers say the move pressures House supporters while underscoring a defensive administration stance amid economic strain and party splits.
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Navy Seeks Its Missing Bomber in Pacific Search
Honolulu reports a massive search as 240 planes and about 65 ships hunt for a missing bomber with six crew. The aircraft vanished yesterday during reconnaissance near Oahu while aiding Hawaii defense. 24 aviation deaths noted in 1938 Pacific operations and salvage crews recovered three bodies from the wreckage.
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C. R. Oulundsen
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Speech Raises Congress Ire in Hopkin s Welfare Debate
In Washington on March 31 Representative Lamneck charged the Roosevelt reorganizat ion plan would create a new Department of Public Welfare led by Hopkins. He warned the octopus like relief machine would be permanent and a potent force, while accusing Hopkins of spending others’ money. The GOP fought to delay final action amid a push for telegrams from supporters and filibustering tactics as they sought to sway House opinion.
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Deserters Flee to France as Franco Forces Advance in Catalonia
Thousands of Spanish government militiamen and civilian refugees streamed toward the French border near Hendaye as Franco's insurgent armies push through northeastern Spain toward Lerida and Barcelona. Refugees crowded frontier towns as authorities warned of looming humanitarian strain.
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Sakurajima Volcano Eruptions Force Island Preparations
Earth tremors on Sakurajima island in southern Japan continued with stifling gases from the crater. About 10 000 residents prepared to evacuate if the eruption worsens.
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Independence as safeguard against world war urges Hoover
Former President Herbert Hoover tells the Council on Foreign Relations that the United States must pursue absolute independence in political action and adequate preparedness to avoid involvement in another European war. He warns that joining Britain and France risks entangling the U.S. in their imperial policies and in clashes between democracies and dictatorships.
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Relief Work Begins as Tornado Toll Tops Thirty Five
Tornadoes across five states killed 35 people and caused nearly $2 million in damage. Red Cross groups report 1,000 plus structures damaged while 6,600 people are acutely affected. Illinois accounts for 18 deaths around Pekin and Columbus, Kansas sees nine dead. Arkansas floods threaten, Missouri and Oklahoma report multiple fatalities and extensive property losses.
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April Fools Traditions Across The World
The article traces the origins and customs of April Fools Day from India and England to Scotland France and Europe. It explains the vernal equinox roots the term gowk meaning cuckoo and notes widespread playful pranks in schools colleges and homes on April 1. It also mentions hockey-themed mischief in Panhandle schools as part of the day’s playful energy.
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Globe News Want Ads Real Estate Directory
Collectors of autograph waste papers should invest in lots for homes as Uncle Sam offers up to 90 percent loan on building. Best locations are being picked off in Amarillo's Globe News Want Ads, so act quickly to secure real estate opportunities.
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Striking Dairymen at Albuquerque Riot
Police intervened as about 100 pickets disrupted milk delivery at a dairy in Albuquerque New Mexico with a non striking driver beaten wires cut and a truck windshield smashed during a strike for union recognition and collective bargaining. Teamsters secretary Fred M Lowe denied union involvement.
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Ed Donahue
Fred M. Lowe
Teamsters and Truckers’ Union
Pact Discarded As Big Guns Are Needed
Washington reports mark a shift in naval policy as the United States discards the 35,600 ton limit to allow larger battleships. Secretary Hull informs Britain France and Canada while Britain signals a similar move. France opts to build supers only if peers do so. Japan's status remains uncertain and escalator clause is invoked.
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France
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Italy
Japan
Tonight Is Deadline For Auto Licenses
The Potter County tax office stayed open to midnight to process auto license taxes amid long lines. About 8,000 passenger vehicles had licenses issued, near last year’s figure. delays stemmed from missing papers.
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Jewel Davidson
Horse Drags Snyder Stockman to Death
Fred Wasson a 30 year old stock farmer and Snyder businessman was dragged to death while roping a calf on Charlie Miller’s ranch. A tree limb knocked him from his horse and a lariat tightened around his arm as the horse dragged him about a half mile before the rope was cut.
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Charlie Miller
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Chrysler and UAW Deadlocked Over New Contract
Detroit March 31 Chrysler Corporation and the United Automobile Workers Union remained deadlocked tonight in talks to replace their contract which expires at midnight. No settlement was reached as negotiations stalled.
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Chrysler Corporation
United Automobile Workers Union
Cantor Reveals Nazi Threats Against Family
Eddie Cantor told the Hadassah Society he has received anti Semitic and Nazi threats targeting his life and his wife and children The threats included a call urging his wife to tell Cantor to leave Los Angeles before he is carried out in a pine box Cantor said he would continue his work with fellow Jews supporting his broadcasts sponsors were threatened with a German boycott if his programs continued
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