Secrecy Hides Climax Plans in Charles Mattson Kidnapping
In Tacoma on January 7 the Seattle Times reports a dramatic ad signaling ongoing talks between the kidnapper and Charles Mattson’s family. The note, signed by Ann and allegedly from Dr W W Mastson, hints messages are being received and surveillance halted. The ransom began at $28,000 with a weekly doubling threat, as authorities monitor near-record cold and Charles’ safety.
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Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mattson
Seattle Times
Mable
Ann
W. W. Mastson
Charles
Mattson
Mahan
Prelate Inspects New Wheel Chair At Vatican
Pope Pius XI, refreshed by a good night’s sleep, inspected today the specially constructed wheelchair he planned to use. Church circles say the pontiff aims to resume work within his doctor’s allowances and continue the fight against Communism from his sickbed, hoping the February Eucharistic Congress in Manila will curb spread in the Philippines.
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Vatican City
Pius XI
Aminta Milani
Manila
Philippines
Man Burned to Death in Waco Crash
In Waco on January 7 a car collided with a parked truck killing Hardy Aford Jones, 22, who died of burns after two hours. Passenger Faye Cross, 25, was critically burned but believed to have a chance to recover.
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Waco
Hardy Aford Jones
Faye Cross
Peiping Crackdown Seizes 100 Narcotics Dwellers
Peiping authorities began a public narcotics sweep arresting about 100 prisoners from opium dens. General Sung Cheh Yuan led the crackdown in Hopei Chahar, as officials warned that captured users would be executed by Friday and sellers may be shot when seized.
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Peiping
Sung Cheh-Yuan
Hopei-Chahar
Death Valley Scotty Sued by Wife for Separate Maintenance
Mrs. Ella Josephine Scott, 60, claims she is Walter Scott’s wife and seeks $1,000 a month alimony, $25,000 attorney fees, and half of community property valued at $1,000,000. She alleges cruelty and desertion since 191? and accuses Scott and partners of conspiring to hide their marriage for business.
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Long Beach
Cal
U.P
Ella Josephine Scott
Walter
Death Valley Scotty
Scott
Death Valley
Robert M. Johnson
Chicago
Hollywood
Walter S. Scott, Jr
U. S. S. Minneapolis
Death Valley Castle
Social Security Act challenge filed in Supreme Court
Howes Brothers Company of Boston filed a petition in the Supreme Court arguing the Federal Social Security Act is unconstitutional and that Massachusetts unemployment insurance law likewise violates the federal framework. The suit stems from a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling that dismissed the complaint for lack of constitutional violation.
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Washington
Jan
Supreme Court
Howes Brothers Company of
Boston
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
Suffolk County
Two Injured When Amarillo Bus Overturns Near Wildorado
An Amarillo bound bus struck a concrete culvert near Wildorado and overturned injuring two of 16 passengers. George Parsons L E Kline Buck Trammell were treated at Northwest Texas hospital and expected to leave today. Several others escaped with minor injuries as authorities continued the investigation at 7 15 o clock.
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Wildorado
Northwest
Texas Hospital
George Parsons
Hermosa Beach
California
L. E. Kline
Pasadena
Buck Trammell
North Fillmore Street
Helen E. McConahay
Long Beach
Cal
W. L. Jones
Mesa Rica
N. M
Robert Goodey
Tucumcari
Lawton
Okla
Phoebe Barnett
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
Amarillo and vicinity expect a Friday of partly cloudy skies with continued cold and strong northwest winds cooling into Saturday. West Texas areas west of the 100th meridian will see colder conditions, with the southern portion even colder. The day’s hourly temperature pattern shows a variable range through the day with notable low readings in the early morning and higher values by late afternoon.
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Amarillo
West Texas
100Th Meridian
Bo Isis
Tox
Negotiations Blocked in Car Strike in Detroit and Flint
General Motors and the United Automobile Workers refused to retreat from sit-down strikes in face of plant shutdowns. Fights at the Chevrolet plant gate in Flint involved union and nonunion workers. In San Francisco maritime negotiators moved quickly toward ending the shipping strike with new agreements and upcoming talks. Governor Murphy joined labor conciliators without success as talks collapsed over sit-downs at Fisher Body. Continued on Page 19, Col. 4.
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Detroit
General Motors Corporation
United Automobile Workers of America
San Francisco
Marine Engineers
Frank Murphy
Michigan
Department of Labor
Fisher Body Company
Socialist retake of key Madrid point amid fierce battle
In Las Rozas the key Madrid Escorial line was retaken after bitter fighting. The government claims Guido Pirelli of the Garibaldi battalion was killed. Nine thousand Germans are said to have replaced insurgent troops in the Majadahonda Las Rozas sector as Madrid's siege enters its toughest phase. An insurgent attempt toward El Escorial failed with heavy losses on both sides.
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Madrid
U.P
Las Rozas
Madrid-Escorial
Guido Pirelli
Garibaldi
Majadahonda-Las Rozas
el Escorial
Court dissolves marble injunction in Texas case
The Tenth Court of Civil Appeals ruled Judge Fountain Kirby lacked authority to stop Harris and Freestone County officers from interfering with marble machines. It dissolved the injunctions, saying the petition was vague and civil courts cannot restrain enforcement of criminal laws until trials. Justice James P. Alexander noted the petition’s wording suggested gambling devices.
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Waco
Tenth Court of Civil Appeals
Fountain Kirby
Groesbeck
Harris
Freestone County
James P. Alexander
EF. F. Conklin
Netherlands Crown Princess Marries German Prince in Dutch Rite
Crown Princess Juliana weds Prince Bernhard at civil and church ceremonies in The Hague. About two million Dutch subjects line streets as royalty from Europe attend including the Duke of Kent. The couple vow marriage at old town hall and Groote Kerk with royal decree making Bernhard a Dutch citizen and possible prince consort.
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The
Hague
Netherlands
Juliana
Bernhard Zu Lippe-Biesterfeld
Europe
Duke of Kent
Groote Kerk
H. T. Obrink
Nazis Propose Ejection of Foreign Participants in Spanish Conflict
Berlin report says Germany and Italy urge stopping foreign volunteers in Spain with a note to France and Britain. The note argues an embargo would help Bolsheviks, and cites past German urging while accusing Britain and France of shifting views. Page 19.
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Berlin
Germany
Italy
France
Britain
Spain
Lawmaker seeks rule change to speed bill review
Rep. Penrose Metcalfe of San Angelo vows to push a constitutional amendment in the 45th Legislature for an orderly bill consideration process. He cites that only about 300 of 1000 bills last session reached second reading and condemns two thirds rule suspensions that keep many proposals on the calendar.
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Austin
Penrose Metcalfe
San Angelo
Metcalfe
Credit Extension to Tenants Considered in Alabama Plan
President Roosevelt's farm tenancy committee studied a $50 million program to extend credit to land tenants. Governor Bibb Graves and Alabama agricultural leaders proposed linking the state extension service with the Resettlement Administration and other federal rehabilitation bureaus to provide loans without capital or collateral.
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Montgomery
Ala
Roosevelt
Committee On
Bibb Graves
Alabama
Resettlement Administration
Lufkin and Tyler CCC districts to merge in Feb
Eighth Corps area announces consolidation of the Lufkin and Tyler Civilian Conservation Corps districts into the Lufkin district on February 1. Major John Hilldring of the Tyler district will lead the new combined unit, with Major Marvin W. Marsh becoming executive officer. Tyler HQ to handle motor supply and repairs.
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San Antonio
Eighth Corps
Lufkin
Tyler
Civilian Conservation Corps
John Hilldring
Marvin W. Marsh
Hilldring
Army plane with seven aboard lands safely in Nebraska
Maj. Joseph Wilson of Sherman Field Fort Leavenworth said the army plane that left Leavenworth with seven men had been reported missing for several hours but landed safely at North Platte Nebraska at 12 05 PM
Are You A Fiddler Are You A Fiddler
Amarilloans are warned of rising home prices with property values creeping up over last year. The notice advises buyers to act now and consult Want Ads for today’s best home buys before prices become prohibitive.
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Nero
Rome
Liquor Reform Debate Grows in Texas Legislature
Austin reports a rising push to liberalize liquor laws permitting sale by the drink rather than only by package. Dallas Representative J D Stinson Vernon’s Albert Walker Cameron’s Jesse James back local option, while others oppose loosening rules. Lawmakers emphasize local option as key to enforcing drink sales in communities with strong demand.
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Austin
J. D. Stinson
Dallas
Albert G. Walker
Vernon
Jesse James
Cameron
Stinson
Dallas Police Seek Missing Youth
Dallas police launched an intensive search for 13 year old A. T. Stewart Jr a grade school student who disappeared Wednesday morning after leaving for school and has not been seen since. Principal G H Reagan described him as a model student.
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Dallas
U.P
A. T. Stewart, Jr
G. H. Reagan
Stewart
Influenza Increase Reported Across Nation
Public Health Service reports influenza rising nationwide with 3 998 cases for the week ending January 2, up from 2 088 the prior week. Officials say figures are only a fraction of actual cases, with New York City noting a surge to 487 from 36.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Health Service
Health Office
New York City
Can Plant Planned for Houston Texas by American Can Co
American Can Co announced plans for a new 1.4 million dollar can plant in Houston Texas. The facility will produce sanitary and general line containers and construction will begin as soon as possible.
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New York
Houston
Texas
American Can Co
Frigid Blasts Continue Across Panhandle Snow
A Panhandle blizzard leaves near zero temperatures with light snow and sleet across the region. Amρarillo reports nearly an inch of snow and two degrees, while other towns record two to six degrees. Railroads report snow or sleet along all lines as a second cold front is forecast.
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Panhandle
Mercury
Amarillo
English Airport
Here
H. T Collman
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Perryion
Strong Earthquake Felt In Pasadena
A strong earthquake shock, probably originating in central Asia north of Tibet, was recorded in Pasadena. Dr. C F Richter of the Carnegie Institution laboratory warned that if the quake were in a populated area it would cause great loss of life.
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Pasadena
Cal
Central Asia
Tibet
C. F. Richter
Seismological Laboratory
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Townsend Trial Date Announced
Trial of Dr. Francis E Townsend and two associates in the Old Age Pension movement for contempt of the House was set for February 8 in Federal District Court. They face charges after refusing to testify before a House committee.
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Washington
Francis E .Townsend
Old Age Pension Movement
Federal District Court
House
Norwegian steamer Ibis halted by Spanish gunboat in Straits
The Norwegian steamer Ibis was detained in the Straits of Gibraltar and forced to sail to Algeciras where its papers and cargo are under examination by a Spanish Fascist gunboat.
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Gibraltar
Straits of Gibraltar
Algeciras
Four Die As Storm Lashes Texas Panhandle
Four lives were claimed as winter's worst storm hit the Texas Panhandle. In Paso, a 35 mph wind endured with brick debris from a five-story building killing Mr and Mrs Phin Fisher while Mrs Fisher’s sister Mrs V Holleman was critically injured. An unidentified man died after entanglement in fallen power lines on Pumper Street in Paso. Ben Welch, 55, a pumper on an airline in Eastland, was killed when his car was struck by a truck on a sleet slick street. Mrs Welch was injured. Temperatures ranged from 4 to 20 degrees with snow and sleet forecast across the region. Continued on Page 19.
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Paso
Phin Fisher
Wien
Vv. G. Holleman
Fisher
Pumper
Fl Paso
Ben Welch
Eastland
Colorado Fort Worth
Dallas
Waco
San Antonio
Wisconsin Regents Dismiss UW President Glenn Frank Amid Turmoil
The University of Wisconsin regents voted 8 to 7 to discharge President Glenn Frank, ending his tenure begun in 1925. A stormy public hearing preceded the vote as students protested and the governor's appointees moved to seek a new leader, with the dismissal effective after the current school year.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
Glenn Frank
la Follette
Progressive Bloc
Harold M. Wilkie
Dawes Firm to Pay RFC Judgment in Bank Liquidation
Gen. Charles G. Dawes said his family firm Dawes Brothers Inc will pay its 1,156,000 share of a judgment awarded to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The RFC sued stockholders of the old Central Republic Bank and Trust Co for 14,000,000 to help liquidate an 80,000,000 RFC loan. Dawes Bros. Inc. was the bank’s largest stockholder.
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Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Dawes Brothers, Inc
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Old Central Republic Bank and Trust Company
Dawes Bros., Inc
Dictatorship Proclaimed In Nanking By Local Leader
Yang Hui Chen, Shensi military chieftain and ally of Marshal Chang Hsueh Lian, declares himself dictator of the interior province as reports reach the central government from Nanking.
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Nanking
Yang Hui Chen
Shensi
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Approaching Crisis Seen in Roosevelt Conflict With Court
Washington eyed an imminent crisis as President Roosevelt faced a Supreme Court clash over a liberal constitutional reading. Anticipation centered on the Wagner Labor Relations Act and possible delays in new labor measures until the court rules. The administration warned of action if the act proved unconstitutional, while Roosevelt urged aligning laws with national needs.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Capitol Hill
NRA
Congress
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