Panhandle Vacation Pitch Invites War-Weary Leaders
A Texas Panhandle plea invites leaders like Hitler and Stalin to visit Dalhart and Amarillo for a free vacation at the XIT Ranch reunion. The letter touts beef, barbecue, cattle, oil, wheat, and cotton, promising warm hospitality and no guns, with an offer to swap goods and a message to forget war.
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Texas Panhandle
Dalhart
John Snider
Palo Duro Canyon
High Plains
John
Amarillo
Haile Selassie
King Zog
Edouard Benes
Chicago
Albania
South Plains
Texas
Panhandle
the Panhandle
Neville
Reds Are Reassured On Military Pact
London May 10 Britain publicly reassured Soviet Russia that its security pact proposals bind Moscow to aid in Eastern Europe only after British and French forces enter the field in any future war. Prime Minister Chamberlain told Parliament there is no plan to commit Russia to intervention without Western support, though doubts linger about guarantees for Poland Romania and other western frontier states and what Western powers would do if attacks occur.
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London
Great Britain
Russia
Moscow
Europe
Ndon
Chamberlain
House of Commons
France
Soviet Union
Britain
Poland
Romania
Latvia
Estonia
Lithuania
Finland
Rumania
Polish Soviet leaders meet in Warsaw to smooth ties
A Warsaw conference between Polish and Soviet leaders described as a step toward improved Polish Russian relations. Potemkin and Beck discussed for an hour and a half. Observers noted potential gains for Poland and a shift toward Russian initiative in easing tensions with Britain and France.
Trying a Speech in Public With Nervous Patches
A speaker contemplates giving a speech and battles nerves and a flushed face. He fumbles gestures, sips water, and seeks a private space to practice, joking about moving into a private home and buying a better microphone or setup, then hints at Globe News Want Ads.
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Globe News
Lessee
Globe-News
Lindbergh Stops at Roswell on West to East Flight
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh landed at Roswell New Mexico for an overnight stay with Dr. Robert Goddard a Guggenheim Foundation rocket researcher. He flew east from March Field California refueling in Tucson Arizona and pausing at Biggs Field El Paso Texas before continuing toward Midland Texas and tomorrow’s eastern leg.
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Roswell
N. M
Charles A. Lindbergh
R. H. Goddard
Guggenheim Foundation
March Field
Calif
Tucson
Ariz
Biggs Field Army
el Paso
Midland
Texas
Dr. Goddard
Here
Lindbergh
Army Air Facilities
Amarillo Judge Overrules Habit in Deadlocked Trial
Veteran attorney Alex Lumpkin presided in judge’s absence as the case against W J Cower on liquor law violations proceeded. The trial ended for the night with the jury deadlocked and ordered to resume deliberations tomorrow.
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Alex Lumpkin
Amarillo
J. N. Riggs
Tom Seay
W. J. Cower
Liquor Control Board
S. F. Rose
Lumpkin Rose
Refersndum proposal urged to require public consent before US troops abroad
Sen La Follette leads a judiciary subcommittee hearing on a neutrality amendment that would force a national referendum before sending troops overseas. He argues Congress cannot veto war once executive policy pushes for intervention and ties the plan to the Ludlow Amendment defeated last year.
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Judiciary
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate
LaFollette
Great Britain
America
Canyon Highway To Be Widened
The Texas Highway Department announced 11 road projects with bids due May 23. One project widens U S Highway 60 from Amarillo to 8 10 miles north of Canyon, increasing driving width from 18 to 24 feet by adding 3 foot asphalt shoulders atop a caliche base installed by WPA labor. Contracts typically finish in two weeks with work starting about a month after bid opening.
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Texas Highway Department
Austin
Amarillo
Canyon
WPA
State Highway Department
Panhandle Plains
Jack Little Votes For Tax Measure
The Texas House again rejects the sales natural resource tax constitutional amendment. Voters for the amendment include Bgay Longview Bundy Wichita Falls Celaya Brownsville Hankamer El Paso Leonard McAllen Little Amarillo McFarland Wichita Falls Tennant Longview. Opposition includes Bradbury Abilene Bridgers El Paso Gordon Waco Hardeman San Angelo Isaacks El Paso McNamara Waco Pope Corpus Christi Talbert Tyler Wilson Waco.
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San Angelo
Isaacks
el Paso
McNamara
Waco
Pope
Corpus Christi
Talbert
Tyler
Wilson
Eugene Butler Named New Head of Texas FSA Advisory Panel
C M Evans announces the retirement of A G Pat Mayse as chair of the Texas advisory committee of the Farm Security Administration and the election of Eugene Butler to succeed him. Butler edits the Texas Oklahoma edition of the Progress Farmer Southern Ruralist and has served on the nine member panel since its creation two years ago.
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Dallas
A. G
Pat) Mayse
Texas
Farm Security Administration
Eugene Butler
C. M. Evans
FSA
Butler
Progress- Farmer-Southern Ruralist
Knights of Columbus select Corpus Christi for next year’s convention
In Waco tonight the Knights of Columbus State Council concluded its 36th annual meeting. Corpus Christi was chosen as next year’s convention site and officers were re elected. Grand Knight J Co Farmer of Waco and Rev Francis Ximmerer of Muenster were named delegates to the Supreme Council in Seattle next August.
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Waco
Tex
Knights of Columbus State Council
Corpus Christi
J. Co. Farmer
Francis Ximmerer
Muenster
Supreme Council
Seattle
Amarillo Chamber drives past $30,000 goal with breakfasts
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce fund drive reports progress and plans breakfasts as leaders, speakers, and division sponsors push to raise at least 125 dollars per squad and 2500 by activities fund group. Campaign remains 10,980 short with three days to go despite progress. Maypearl bank robbery ends in fatal shooting of bank president Wilemon. $1,000 to $1,800 suspected taken in separate Coleman County Santa Anna bank holdup.
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Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Sales Army
Activities Fund Group
Hinton
Lewis P. Fields
Division No. 5
Amarillo Hotel
Guy Saunders
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Lawrence Wilemon
Midlothian
Wilemon
First State Bank
Jess Cariker
Wiseman
Coleman
Roy Richardson
Stafford Baxter
Santa Anna
Canadian River Dam Proposal Backed by County and Local Groups
Hutchinson County commissioners approved a $10 million Canadian River dam and bridge plan at Sanford. Borger Chamber committees and Lions Club endorsed the project, with Rock Island Railroad officials and A. & Stinnett involved. Sanford Kiwanis plans a regional meeting to pursue support.
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Borger
Sanford
Hutchinson County
Borger Chamber of Commerce
Borger Lions Club
Fritz Thompson
Rock Island Railroad
A. &. Stinnett
Panhandle
Rock Island
Amarillo
Kiwanis Club of
Dallas Sees 92 Degree Day Early This Season
The Dallas temperature reached 92 degrees setting a warm record for the date. last October’s peak was cooler and last year heat arrived around May 30.
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Dallas
Filibuster Halts Fair Trade Bill In Texas Senate
In Austin on May 10 a long Senate filibuster delayed floor action on the fair trade bill. Senator Morris Roberts proposed a committee study of liquid petroleum production, sidelining the rural aid measure and the trade act on minimum retail prices. If unresolved tomorrow, the measures may not reappear until next week amid debate over Roberts head to a public hearing.
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Austin
Morris Roberts
Pettus
Roberts
Senate
Texas
Clay Cotten
Bennett To Attend State Soil Rally In Temple
Dr. H. H. Bennett head of the U S Soil Conservation Service will attend a statewide rally in Temple on May 29 as the new state soil conservation board is organized.
Heroic Girl Saves Child From Fire in Tucumcari
In Tucumcari New Mexico on May 10 12 year old Dollie Hill acted swiftly after seeing 5 year old Mae Shockley on her front steps with clothes ablaze. She leapt from her bicycle wrapped the child in a blanket and smothered the flames. Mae Shockley received burn injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
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Tucumcari
N. M
Dollie Hill
Mae Shockley
Dollie
Shockley
Household Fire Traced to Child’s Matches in Tucumcari
It is believed that the Shockley child accidentally set fire to her clothing while playing with matches while her parents were away from home. Charred match stubs were found in the home. Mae Shockley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Shockley of Tucumcari. Dollie Hill is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hill, also of Tucumcari.
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Shockley
Mae
J. B. Shockley
Tucumcari
Dollie
C. M. Hill
Farley to Visit as Dalhart Hosts Postoffice Dedication
Postmaster General James A. Farley will visit for the Plains area post office dedication in Dalhart next Wednesday. Local postmasters and cowboys from eastern New Mexico to western Oklahoma will attend with Col. F E A Simpson leading the parade and the Happy High School Band supplying music. A 25 minute conference with Farley follows the ceremony in the federal courtroom.
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James A. Farley
Plains
Amarillo
Jack Wade
Dalhart
Wade
Colquitt
John Colquitt
Panhandle
Farley
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Mason King
Clay Thornton
Milton Cox
Col. FE. A. Simpson
Happy High School Band
Uncle Sam
Abilene Heat Reaches 102 Degrees for Year
Abilene reports a high of 102 degrees today, the hottest observed this year. The extreme heat affected outdoor activities and prompted brief weather advisories.
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Abilene
The Old West Still Lives in Tucumcari
Mr and Mrs R L Payne of Tucumcari report a near encounter with three antelope and three buffalo while returning from a fish fry at Eagle Nest Lake. A buffalo bull weighing about a ton to 1400 pounds charged the road, breaking a headlight and crushing a fender.
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Tucumcart
R. L. Payne
Tucumcari
Eagle Nest Lake
Paynes
Payne
Tennessee Lake Program Scored
House investigating committee heard WPA in Tennessee aided lake construction to boost real estate values of prominent persons. Col. Berry allegedly said $46,315.43 was spent on a lake at Pressman’s home, associated with the Printing Pressmen’s Union. Army engineers found Pressman’s Lake defective.
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Washington
House
Harry 8. Barger
WPA
Tennessee
Barger
Col
Harry 8. Berry
Works Relief Organization
Pressman
Printing Pressamen's Union
George L. Berry
Eugene R. Kuhne
State Fish and Game Commission
Laurel Lake
Clear Creek
Army Engineers
Pressman's Lake
Texas House Sees Stunning Rejection Of Constitutional Tax Amendment
In Austin on May 10 the Texas House rejected a constitutional amendment to levy sales and natural resources taxes for old age pensions. 83 ayes to 60 nays, short of the needed 100 votes, ending hopes the measure would pass this session. The vote underscores opposition to a tax plan supported by Governor O Daniel and flirted with in the Senate.
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Austin
House of Representatives
House
W. Lee O'Daniel
Senate
Texas
Albert L. Derden
Marlin
G. ©. Morris
Greenville
Harold Hankamer
el Paso
KE. H. Thornton, Jr
Galventon
O'Daniel
Comement
B. T. Johnson
Fort Worth
Hankamer
Morris
Hereford Pioneer Day Parade Welcomes Amarillo Delegation
Amarillo's Cowboy Caravan heads to Hereford for Pioneer Day events led by Chamber of Commerce officials. A 40 piece Buffalo Band from West Texas State College will perform in the parade. More than 7,500 visitors are expected for a noon barbecue and varied festivities across the Hereford celebration.
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Amarillo
Hereford
West Texas State College
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Clay Thornton
Clovis
James Witherspoon
Pioneers
L. Gough
Castro
Palmer
Oldham
Deaf Smith Counties
D. H. Alexander
Alexander
Vega
Dimmitt
Friona
Dalhart
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Joseph Beck
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Canyon Highway
Jack Little
Amarillo Hdw. Co
G. C. Saunders
Ray Minner
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Bruce Autry
Bill Gilstrap
Carl Hinton
Jim Blyth
American City Bureau
Aubrey Jackson
John Ballard
Bill Conway
Homer Rice
al Clark
Raymond Hollingsworth
Jim Bush
Lelia Hickox
Marie Jenkins
Canadian River
Mercury
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Eneree
Tennessee Lake
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