Baal Declared God of Forces of Prohibition in Debate
In Washington on January 8, debate over the war department supply bill touched on prohibition as dry advocates faced critics. Representative Black invoked Latin lines and compared drys to Baal, urging action against alcohol while Representative Schafer warned of casualties on the “altar of prohibition.” The exchange included references to Bishop James Cannon Jr and Horace as theme song. Continued on page 15.
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War Department
Representative Black
New York
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Schafer
Wisconsin
Horace
Black
Dallas Race With Death Ends For San Angelo Girl
A 294 mile perilous journey through sleet and rain to Dallas ended with doctors using a bronchoscope to remove a walnut kernel stuck in Martha Jones's windpipe. The San Angelo girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones, arrived in Dallas after a dangerous trip aided by swift hospital transfer.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Dallas Hospital
San Angelo
Martha Jones
Robert Jones
Canadian Farmer Vanishes From Home
Special to The News Canadian Jan 8 55 year old farmer J F Hood living 15 miles southwest of here disappeared December 31. Authorities fear murder or he may be lost in canyons after an extensive search found no clues. Hood left home to inspect traps on his farm. a Christmas handkerchief he valued was found on the road by the farm.
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J. F. Hood
Here
Hood
Amarillo and West Texas Thursday Weather Outlook
Amarillo forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions on Thursday with northwest winds. West Texas and New Mexico regions anticipate fair skies with variable temperatures during the day and a cooler night. Maximums near 18 to 20s, minimums around 13 to 28, with recent data showing high and low readings in the mid twenties.
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Amarillo
Texas
Nis
Former Governor Candidate Seeks Alimony From Mate
Edith M Wilmans Born twice sought the Texas Democratic gubernatorial nomination and now requests $500 monthly temporary alimony while pursuing a separate maintenance suit against Henry A Born, president of a refrigerator company. Married Feb 26 1929, they met in Tulsa Feb 22 1928 during a prohibition speech. Mrs Born, 47, with three children from a prior marriage, was a 1923-24 Texas legislator. Continued on page 15 col 1.
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Texas
Henry Born
Born Refrigerating Company
Chicago
Dallas
Associated Press
Edith M. Wilmans
Henry A. Born
Joseph Sabbath
Born
Tulsa
Okla
Love urges Texas Democrats to cut booze at Jackson Day
In Dallas on January 8 State Senator Thomas B. Love, a Texas gubernatorial candidate, condemned the Democratic party to dump its Republican platform, reject Tammany, and end booze. He spoke at a Jackson Day dinner hosted by the Dallas County Women's Democratic Association amid tense questions about Hoover votes.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Thomas B. Love
Hoover Democrats
Democratic Committee
Hoover
Dallas County
Escape as Roof Collapses at Oklahoma Revival
A mid winter revival in a frame tabernacle in Demu lg ed Oklahoma sees 300 attendees flee as heavy snow and sleet burdened the roof. The structure collapsed soon after the crowd left, with no immediate reports of severe injuries. Authorities investigated the incident and urged caution for other gatherings in snow laden buildings.
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Associated Press
Okla
Dollar Day In City Sparks Big One-Day Sale
Amarillo hosts a city wide Dollar Day with local merchants joining in a post holiday bargain event. Class merchandise from Christmas and new spring stock go on sale, promising revolutionary one-day pricing. Start early to reap the best bargains.
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Amarillo
Young Guards Recognized by Senate Finance Committee Move
Senate Republicans recognized western independents and the young guard on the finance committee after a two day struggle over party reorganization. La Follette of Wisconsin and Thomas of Idaho were favored for seats, over the previous absence of independents on the panel, signaling a tentative step toward healing a rift in the Republican ranks during the tariff debate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Republicans
Young Guard
la Follette
Wisconsin
Thomas
Idaho
Smoot
Utah
Reed
Pennsylvania
Moses
New Hampshire
Bingham
Connecticut
Senate
Committee On Committees
Senator Borah
Nye
North Dakota
Leaders Hope To End Reparations Work Next Week
At The Hague Jan 8 Paris and Berlin talks move toward final decision by next Wednesday. Premier Tardieu heads French delegation as sanctions and payment schedule remain under study. France drops military occupation plan and proposes intermediary references ending at the international court if needed.
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Associated Press
Hague
Netherlands
Tardieu
Germany
International Court
Amarillo Insurance Man Injured in Head-On Crash
Lahroy C. White of 1517 Jackson Street is hospitalized in Adair, Clarendon after a head-on collision between Leiia Lake and Hedley at 3 pm yesterday. He suffers fractures to both arms a dislocated hip and severe head injuries. Ralph Moreman of Hedley the other driver sustains a broken leg.
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Lahroy C. White
Hed Ivy
Clarendon Hospital
Jackson Street
Pioneer Insurance
Amarillo
Adair
Clarendon
Leiia Lake
Hedley
Mr. White
Ralph Moreman
White
Delegates to Arms Meet Embark Today
Washington January 8 Bound on a mission to limit the sea fighting strength of the five great naval powers the American delegation to the London naval conference which opens January 21 will sail tomorrow for London The official American contingent totals 92 with some already in London The remaining members headed by Secretary Stimson as chief delegate will sail from Hoboken tomorrow afternoon on the 85 S S George Washington Secretary Adams with some 80 ad-
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Associated Press
Shington
London
Stimson
Hoboken
George Washington
Adams
Dallas men charged in highway death on Fort Worth Dallas pike
Dallas builders Ryan and Connor were charged with driving while intoxicated in connection with the killing of William J. Neal near Arlington on the Fort Worth Dallas pike Tuesday. Each man posted $1,000 bond and offered no comment.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Jan. Or
Ryan
David C. Connor
Dallas
William J. Neal
Denison
Fort Worth- Dallas
Arlington
Connor
Panhandle wheat hopes rise after winter snow
Panhandle farmers with 2 600 000 acres in winter wheat watched snow blanket the region. About two inches fell in Shamrock and a crust covered the South Plains near Lamesa as temps hovered near 20 degrees. No livestock losses reported, cattle in good condition, but roads remained slick and visibility poor after the storm. The weather outlook called for unsettled skies and a warmer sun today.
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Panhandle
Amarillo
Hedley
Lahroy
Lamesa
South Plains
Snook Seeks US Supreme Court after Ohio Death Rehearing Denied
Ohio State Supreme Court rejected Dr James H Snooks request for rehearing of his death sentence in the electric chair for the June murder of Theora Hix a University of Ohio co ed Cincinnati attorney Arthur Fricke said an appeal to the United States Supreme Court would be filed very soon leaving Snook with two escape options US Supreme Court and Governor Clemmency appeal to Myers Y Cooper.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
State Supreme Court Today
James H. Snook
Ohio State University
Theora Hix
Ohio State
Arthur Fricke
Cincinnati
Snook
United States Supreme Court
Ohio Court
Myers Y. Cooper
Belgian Princess Marries Italian Crown Prince in Rome
A recent picture shows Princess Marie Jose of Belgium who yesterday wed Crown Prince Humbert of Italy. The ceremony in the Pauline Chapel of the Quirinal Palace drew royalty including five kings five queens twenty eight princes and two princesses as guests.
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Marie Jose
Belgium
Humbert
Italy
Pauline Chapel
Quirinal Palace
Royal couple married amid rich pageant in Rome
Princess Marie Jose of Belgium wed Crown Prince Humbert in the Pauline chapel at the Quirinal palace. The ceremony was attended by kings, queens, princes, and dignitaries. Pope Pius XI blessed the couple at the Vatican, marking a historic papal acknowledgment of a future king and queen of United Italy.
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Rome
Marie Jose
Belgium
Humbert
Italy
Pauline
Quirinal Palace
Vatican
Pius XI
Papacy
Brady Ships One Million Pounds Dressed Turkeys
Brady produce houses shipped about 1,000,000 pounds of dressed turkey during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. The average price paid was 20 cents per pound liveweight. Shipments were ten carloads less than 1928, but January shipments are expected to reach the prior season’s total.
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Associated Press
Brady
Brady Produce Houses
Youth Thought Murder Victim Denies Report
Springfield reports say R. Boles, 17, previously linked to a Greenville shooting, denies being dead. Boles confirms he was near Amarillo recently and acknowledges a tie to a Blackburns label found on the victim. Police seek links to a Illinois killing and a Blackburn Brothers burglary tied to a redhaired suspect.
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Associated Tress
Springfield
Greenville
Boles
Bowles
Amarillo
Cay
Blackburn
Illinois
Blackburn Brothers Clothing
RK. J. Dutcher
Rock I Sland
Cotton Body Ready to Function Monday in New Orleans
Carl Williams of the federal farm board announced at a New Orleans business meeting that the 30 million dollar national cotton corporation would be ready to do business next Monday. He said the charter would be filed and that the company would begin with a million bales of cotton, unlimited government credit, and broad powers to buy and sell, although headquarters locations were not disclosed. Cities like New Orleans, Memphis, and Dallas are contending for the HQ placement.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Carl Williams
Federal Farm Board
National Cotton Corporation
Willams
Memphis
Dallas
Spare rooms sought as city fills with workers and students
Advertisers urge homeowners to rent spare rooms to cover costs. Many young people arriving for work or study need homelike surroundings. Call 6262 to place ads and start earning rent.
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