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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1939

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What It Means Mussolini May Spark War

Washington March 24 A senior official weighs whether Mussolini will press for African and Mediterranean gains and risk war, contrasting Mussolini's moves with Hitler's. The piece notes France and Britain patrolling the Mediterranean, the Bab el Mandeb Strait significance, and doubts about Italian naval strength versus air power. It hints Mussolini's address may reveal demands and examines the trade repercussions.

Washington Europe Mussolini Hitler East Britain France Germany England Mediterranean Italy

Tornadoes Hit Near Lubbock Cause Property Damage

Severe weather near Lubbock spawned two tornadoes within hours, damaging homes and farm buildings while sparing injuries. A vacant farmhouse was wrecked and roofs were torn from several structures. Hail and electrical storms accompanied rain across the Panhandle and South Plains.

Panhandle South Plains Lubbock Boise City Oklo Shallowater H. S. Gray Mrs. Gray Walter J. Gray Walter J Lorenzo John Hargrove Lubrock Crosby County Stockton Kenry Lorenzo Tribune Hargrove Henry English Albuquerque Okla Santa Fe Shattuck Waynoka Follette Texas Claude Amarillo Washburn Fort Worth Denver Clarendon Childress Shamrock Estelline Quitaque Hart Pampa Plainview Tulsa Swisher County Randall County Rock Island Elk City West Texas

Madrid Readies Unconditional Surrender of Republic

Spanish Nationalists prepared for an almost total surrender of the Madrid government ending the 32 month civil war and siege. Reports from Burgos said a Republican mission led by Wenceslao Carrillo negotiated terms with General Franco as Madrid authorities debated the proposal.

Hendayf France Madrid Segismundo Casado Defense Council Jose Miaja Valladolid Burgos Spain

Texan Wins 2000 Mile Pony Race For $750 Prize

Shannon Davidson, 23, a Matador cowboy, won the Texas to Oakland pony express race finishing nearly 2000 miles ahead of rivals. He rode ponies Rocket and Ranger from March 1 starting in Nocona and arrived at 11:53 AM in Oakland. Davidson received 750 dollars at the Alameda Contra Costa building amid a celebratory reception.

Oakland Calif Shannon Davidson Davidson Matador Nocona Texas

Globe-News Want Ads Call For Quick Classifieds

Hurry to place a Wanted to Rent Sell or Trade ad in tomorrow's Sunday News Globe Explore 70 classifications for cash results at bargain 7 and 3 time rates Ad cancellation available after results Dial 6262 for Want Ad Headquarters.

Big Sunday News Globe Globe-News

Fight on Interference In Tech Case Opens WACO

The Tenth Court of Civil Appeals granted leave to file a petition seeking a writ prohibiting further contempt proceedings by Judge Fountain Kirby of Groesbeck against Texas Tech. The court scheduled a hearing to decide a temporary writ pending a final ruling. The case centers on the election of Clifford B. Jones as president of the school and Kirby’s injunction against that election.

Waco Tenth Court of Civil Appeals George Barcus Fountain Kirby Groesbeck Texas Techwalawinal Gallams Directoare Luiuklual Wuilg Manewerrenys Clifford B. Jones Kirby Barcus Ira Butler William Brown Fort. Worth Higher Court of Kirby Wealth Attorneys For Jones George W Winningham Gerald Mann Houston Attorney General's Department Winningham

Ticket Sale Under Way For Coronado Jones Extravaganza

Mail orders for tickets to Coronado Jones the elaborate musical extravaganza to be given here April 3 and 4 should be sent at once to Lois Black care of The News Globe. Prices are 2 1 75 cents and 50 cents. Local advance sale opens today with Rockie Reeder Arnold as ticket chairman. High School Congress and glee club members will sell advance tickets. The downtown reserved ticket board opens next Thursday at Tolzien's Music Store.

Coronado Jones Lois Black News- Globe Monty Rockie Reeder Arnold Congress Glee Club Tolzien

Money Needed In Hopper War War across the Texas Panhandle to fund grasshopper fight

Ranch and farm folk from the Panhandle urge state and federal aid to combat a heavy grasshopper invasion. Texas is slated to receive only 75 000 of a 3 million federal package, prompting calls for at least 200 000 for Panhandle needs. Miss Ruthelle Bacon led the telegram, urged by Ted Houghton, urging congressmen to act.

Panhandle Texas Panhandle Plains Texas and Southwestern Cattle Panhandie Miss Bacon

Plane crash near Port Arthur kills twelve aboard

Tokyo reports nine passengers and three crew believed dead after an airliner departing Tientsin crashed in the Yeran near Port Arthur. Dairen cor respondent notes the Domei Agency.

Tokyo U.P Domei Agency Dairen Tientsin Yeran Port Arthur

Father Flanagan Praises Amarillo Boys Club Effort

Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame addressed Amarillo at the Maverick Club Jamboree praising the local effort for neglected youth. He lauded Ralph Dykeman and the group fostering a Boys Ranch at Old Tascosa donating 160 acres to house about 60 boys. He urged all citizens to support the project and highlighted the Tascosa site as ideal for a youth program.

Old Tascosa Julian Bivins Amarillo Father Flanagan Flanagan Tascosa

Perkins Probe Bill Killed In House Vote

The House tabled a resolution for an impeachment probe of Secretary Perkins by a voice vote following judiciary committee staff recommendations. Rep Thomas of New Jersey had urged impeachment for alleged high crimes in deportation law administration.

Washington House Perkins Judiciary Committee Rep Thomas New Jersey

Mann Leaves for Oil Hearing in Washington

Attorney General Gerald C. Mann said he would ride by train to Washington to testify Monday before a congressional committee on the Nye resolution claiming submerged coastal areas for the federal government.

Austin U.P Gerald C. Mann Washington Nye

Weather Outlook for Amarillo and Surrounding Areas

Partly cloudy and warm Saturday across Amarillo and West Texas with mild changes in New Mexico. General conditions show fair skies in the afternoon with temperatures in the 60s and 70s, record highs and lows noted from yesterday.

Amarillo Texas 100Th Meridian New Mexico Masciaccas

New Deal Maps Tax Change To Aid Business

Secretary Morgenthau proposed deferring part of the 50 percent Social Security tax increase and abandoning the large reserve fund plan as a business recovery step. He outlined schedules to Congress, noting a contingent reserve instead of a full reserve, with debate among lawmakers and support from President Roosevelt.

New Deal Morgenthau House Ways and Means Committee Roosevelt Social Security Board Congress House Committee Treasury Lowers

Gray Processes Company wins patent case in federal court

Federal District Judge James C. Wilson ruled the Gray Processes Company patents for a polymerizing cracked gasoline process are valid and infringed by Danciger Oil and Refining Company at their Pampa refinery. The suit, filed almost three years ago, seeks injunction and surrender of profits.

James C. Wilson Gray Processes Company Danciger Oil and Refining Company Wilson Pampa Thomas T. Gray Gray Corporation Danciger Company

Pension Debate Stalemate Looms Over Texas Pension Tax Plan

The Texas House adjourned with the old age pension tax proposal in doubt. Governor O'Daniel urged a constitutional amendment plus a 2 percent sales tax, but 79 votes fell short of the 100 needed. Rep Alfred Petsch plans a fresh House attempt next Wednesday to gain support. The Senate may begin work on the tax plan Monday. The House also moved a luxury sales tax bill to an education committee for hearings next Wednesday and approved a sulphur tax increase proposal. The chamber asked Attorney General Mann for an opinion on who may vote if a pension tax amendment is submitted. A deficiency appropriation of 167 040 was sent to the Senate for the governor’s office.

Austin House W. Lee O'Daniel Alfred Petsch Fredericksburg Senate Pat Dwyer San Antonio Education Revenue and Taxation Committee FE. R. Wright Huntaville James V. Allred

Powell bank bandit Durand ends siege with suicide

The Powell Wyoming case ends as Karl Durand a renegade ranch hand is killed by a self inflicted gunshot after a bank robbery attempt. Bank clerk John Gawthrop is fatally wounded and bank president Bob Nelson shoots Durand after Durand uses him as a shield. Durand had led a 9 day manhunt, kidnapped a deputy, and escaped into Sawtooth Mountain country.

Karl Durand Tarzan Verne Durand Bob Nelson Sawtooth Mountain Harry Moore Powell Cody Wyo Wyoming Clark Forks Canon Country Lato Moore Hopkins Ranch First National Bank Nelson Maurice Knudson Knudson Gawthrop Col

New Farm City Coalition Aims for Large Relief Fund

In Washington on March 24 a farm and city bloc forms to push a 750 million dollar agriculture bill with 500 million for benefits and 250 million parity payments. The plan also seeks 150 million for relief and 260 thousand for farm parity payments amid debate on funding and strategy.

Washington Agriculture Department Roosevelt WPA House Farm

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