Dust storms disrupt Southwest as rails plan underpass talks
Duster strikes Oklahoma Panhandle and eastern New Mexico with high winds and heavy dust. Fort Worth and Denver officials push underpass construction at Buchanan Street, seeking quick agreement with Rock Island after talks faltered in Amarillo. Denver agrees to cover more than half the $400,000 cost, aiming to employ about 250 workers.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Kansas
Oklahoma Panhandle
Texas
Pecos Valley
Plains
New Mexico
Fort Worth & Denver
Buchanan Street
Rock Island
J. A. Stewart
Chicago
Amarillo
City Hall
J.D. Farrington
Fort Worth
Denver
Farrington de
Disappearance Letter Mention Ties to Lava Bed Hole
East Vaughn New Mexico Postmaster Crespin reports an unsigned letter from Yuba City California referring to four Illinois tourists missing last summer. It claims the car was found in Dallas Texas and that the missing persons and others are in a lava bed hole. The note, likely from an elderly writer, was handed to authorities. Names of involved residents and towns are listed.
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East Vaughn
N. M
Crespin
Yuba City
Calif
Illinois
Dallas
Texas
Colonel Fountain
George Lodius
East St. Louis
Ill
Albert Heberer
Duquont
Two Believed Dead In Towboat Blast
In Murphysboro Illinois two firemen aboard the Mississippi Barge Line towboat William C Clyde were believed killed when its boiler exploded near Grand Tower Illinois. Four crew members were scalded two seriously the towboat blew apart sank at once and two missing firemen were believed blown into the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Ill
Mississippi Barge Line Co
William C. Clyde
Grand Towe
Weather Observations and Temperatures Noted
Fragmentary weather data lists times and readings with numbers like 44 and 38 and 46 and 48 followed by notes such as 3 PM and 5 PM. Mentions 1935 dates and a 62 minute or 39 minute reference appear, but many terms are garbled and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms Vevveeves
Hidden Names in Want Ads Offer Free Rialto Tickets
Amarillo readers are told 12 names from the directory were drawn for a free pair of tickets to The Big Broadcast of 1936 at the Rialto Theater. The notice urges scanning the Want Ads for the random names and suggests the ads contain profitable information across hundreds of classifications.
Utah Penitentiary Inmate Is Killed
Ora Thornton a 24 year old convict at the Utah state prison was stabbed to death. Richard Cotti 24 a fellow inmate is named his slayer. Both men were serving five years to life for robbery. A prison made knife is believed to be the weapon. it has not been found yet.
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Salt Lake City
Ora Thornton
Utah
Richard Cotti
Thornton
Cotti
Democratic and Republican clash over New Deal at Senate
In Washington on March 4 the Senate raged over Roosevelt policies as Senator Robinson led Democrats claiming prosperity while Dickinson of Indiana attacked the New Deal. The GOP pamphlet labeled Roosevelt a bureaucrat as Dickinson cited $15 billion squandered and “11,000,000” men still in need, amid political theater and warnings of relief panhandling.
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Washington
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Minton
Indiana
Bone
Dickinson
King
Utah
Barkley
Kentucky
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Republican Congressional Committee
Holt
Virginia
Texas Centennial Stamp Sale Sets First Day Record
Gonzales Texas reports final opening day sales of Texas Centennial stamps with 1,020,000 stamps sold and 319,150 covers serviced. Official Robert E Feilers notes the figure breaks all first day records, surpassing Hartford Conn prior best. The issue marks Texas event commemoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Tex
Robert E. Feilers
Post Office Department
Fellers
Hartford
Conn
Texas
Gotham Strike Chiefs Refuse To Ground
New York March 4 strike leaders threaten nationwide walkout of building service workers and a general labor strike in the city. About 1200 sympathizers clashed with police near union headquarters leading to stabbings and vandalism as demonstrations spilled into Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
New York
James J. Bambrick
William C. Dodge
Bambrick
Park Avenue
Heart of Fish Exchanged by Scientist at GWU
Washington March 4 The transfer of a living heart from one fish to another was described by Professor George Bain Jenkins at George Washington University. He said transplanted hearts stayed alive in sea minnows’ embryos for eight to ten days, slowing briefly then resuming normal rhythm after an hour. The work followed three years by Dr. Jenkins and Professor F J Brinley of North Dakota Agricultural College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington University
George Bain Jenkins
Jenkins
F. J. Brinley
North Dakota Agricultural College
War problems worry League at Geneva
March 4. Two international issues stirred speculation at Geneva as League of Nations delegates awaited Italian and Ethiopian replies to a peace appeal. Observers doubted Mussolini would flatly reject the appeal though some fear he might seize the chance to bargain for delaying oil embargo actions.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Mussolini
Three Whites Among Battle Dead in Eritrea Conflict
In ASMARA, Eritrea, an unofficial report says three unidentified white men were found dead after recent fighting between the Tembien sector and Amba Alaji. Among the possibilities were a British doctor, an Indian doctor, and an Austrian with Ethiopian Red Cross unit ties. The Italian high command counted about 30,000 Ethiopian killed or wounded since February 10, with 2,000 Italian deaths.
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Asmara
Eritrea
Tembien
Amba Alaji
Italy
Red Cross
Grand Jury Hears Espionage Witness in Navy Secrets Inquiry
U S District Attorney Peirson Hall presented a witness before a federal grand jury in an espionage related inquiry involving sale of Navy secrets. The informant was William James Turntine of Long Beach, linked to Harry Thompson who faces charges for illegally wearing a naval uniform to access vessels in the San Pedro Long Beach area.
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Los Angeles
U. S S
Peirson Hall
Federal
United States Navy
Washington
William James Turntine
Long Beach
Harry Thomas Thompson
Thompson
San Pedro
Court Is Selected to Try Jap Rebels
Tokyo reports a special tribunal was established to try 22 officers who joined last week's coup in treason proceedings. Prince Konoye, 42, asked the emperor to excuse him from the premiership citing health, as Japan seeks a leader to steady the emergency turmoil.
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Tokyo
Japan
Prince Konoye
Cattle Raisers Meet Opens In Amarillo With Governor To Speak
Amarillo prepares for the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association convention with 3000 attendees expected. Gov. James V. Allred will speak on opening day as Panhandle cattlemen and local leaders host three days of meetings, shows, and entertainment. Generous donations support the convention expense fund and the Panhandle welcome is on display.
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Alfred
Amarillo
Texas-Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Buzning
Surance
Amarillo Js
Panhandle Plains
Panhandle
Allred
James V. Allred
Southwestern Convention
Panhandle Cattlemen
W. T
Yom) Coble
The
Southwestern
Jay Taylor
Panhandle Livestock Association
Grover B. Hill
Austin
Texas
Gene Hows
W. F. Donald
Traffic crash near Elk City claims life of farmer
Mrs. R. B. Harper 40 a Elk City farm woman was killed and Max Bale of Oklahoma City and Jim Creswell of Elk City were critically injured in a collision near Elk City. Jim Creswell in critical condition from the accident yesterday. Carl Clifft Potter County supervisor of schools, was advised and had been unconscious for 12 hours.
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Elk City
Okla
R. B. Harper
Max Bale
Oklahoma City
Jim Creswell
Will Rogers
Here
Carl Clifft
Potter County
Creswell
Clifft
New Zeppelin Makes Perfect Maiden Voyage
Germany reports the LZ129 Zeppelin's flawless maiden flight from Friedrichshafen to Lake Constance with Dr. Hugo Eckener at the helm. The 2.75 hour test followed by a 15 minute maneuver marks the first in a planned series of inspections ahead of mail and passenger trips to the United States. Eckener said the airship more than fulfilled expectations.
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Friedrichshaufen
Germany
Lake Constance
Hugo Eckener
United States
Norris Rural Electrification Bill Advances in Senate
Washington March 4 backed by administration support Senator Norris Nebraska won over opposition to new spending limits on his 420 million dollar rural electrification bill. He aims to move the measure through the Senate with President Roosevelt backing. An amendment to trim the 10 year authorization was offered and later debated alongside a competing cut proposal.
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Washington
Norris
Nebraska
Senate
Roosevelt
Departmental
King
Utah
Farm program head named Chester Davis
Secretary Wallace announced that the new farm program would be administered by Chester Davis and staff directing AAA. The statement was issued in response to numerous inquiries.
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Washington
Wallace
Chester Davis
AAA
President Roosevelts tax plan sparks heated hearings
Secret hearings opened as Treasury experts urged a 33 14 percent levy on undistributed corporate income to fund farm relief and the bonus. Borah signaled cautious support amid opposition from Republicans and grumbling Democrats. The Ways and Means subcommittee met behind closed doors to study revenue options. Treasury said surpluses taxed to pay dividends could raise about 1.6 billion.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Treasury
Tam
House
Ways and Means
Man Arrested at Pampa Denied Bond
Willie J. White, brought from Pampa Texas, was arraigned on murder charges in Earl Liming's August stabing. He was ordered held without bond pending a March 26 preliminary hearing. White had signed a statement admitting the slaying and formerly lived in Norman Oklahoma.
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Kansas City
Willie J. White
Pampa
Texas
Earl Liming
White
Liming
Norman
Okla
Mother-in-Law Day Luncheon Held in Amarillo Hotel
About 75 mothers-in-law gather for a luncheon at the Amarillo Hotel commemorating the third annual Mother-in-Law Day. James O. Gulekie delivers the main address while Mrs. James O. Curtis presides. Also present are Mayor Ross Rogers and Old Honest Tack as guest of honor.
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Amarillo
James O. Gulekie
James O. Curtis
Armarillo
Old Honest Tack
Ross Rogers
Amarillo Hotel
C. C. Can
Nebraska Chief Ten Days Early For Exposition
Fort Worth March 4 The Nebraska governor Sam R McKelvie and wife arrived in Fort Worth en route home from Jamaica and Haiti They asked to be taken to the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show which opens March 13 They said they would return to see it then
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Fort Worth
Nebraska
Sam R. McKelvie
Jamaica
Haiti
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Allegheny River
Pittsburgh
Monongahela River
Duster
New Mexico, Oklahoma and
Guymon
City
Tingley
West Texas
100Th Meridian
IOWAN
Robinson Interrupts
With
U. S
Austria
Norris Power Bill
Connally
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Idaho
Mr. Roosevelt
Morgentheu
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