House approves 30 hour week bill in Labor Committee
The Connery 30 hour work week bill passed the House Labor Committee unanimously. It would ban interstate shipment of goods produced by laboring more than five six hours a day for two years with an emergency class designation. An exemption for canning and packing perishables is possible. The panel also advanced the Simpson production cost guaranty plan and studied the Roosevelt mortgage refinancing program. The House Democratic leadership proposed rule changes to grant Speaker Rainey and committee chairs greater power to kill bills in committee.
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Hitler Boycott and Holy Door Openings Featured in Brisbane Column
Arthur Brisbane discusses the Nazi boycott against Jews and their businesses, arguing the move harms Germany more than Jews and cannot threaten world Jewry. The piece notes the opening of St. Peter’s holy door in Rome by Pope Pius XI and mentions the ceremony amid tense headlines.
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Amarillo voters edge toward mayoral election amid radio appeals
TODAY Page 5 reports tamest Amarillo campaign as voters prepare to marshal turnout for Tuesday's mayoral race and two city commissioners. Mayor Ross Rogers and challenger Lon Marrs plan radio speeches, with Marrs citing reforms and Rogers defending eight months in office after cutting city expenses.
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Lon D. Marrs
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Terror Reign in Field Told by Governor
Governor Miriam A Ferguson urged passage of a gross oil production tax and warned of a "reign of terror" in East Texas oil fields. She cited unrest with citizens arming themselves and threats to take law into their own hands, urging legal protection for property owners.
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Miriam A. Ferguson
East Texas
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Roosevelt to Seek Executive Tariff Powers to Cut Rates
Washington reports President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress for broad powers enabling him to reduce tariff rates by executive agreement. He aims to lower world trade barriers to spur business revival, while Senate Republicans worry over delays and potential party squabbles delaying tariff proposals.
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Lyle C. Wilson
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Weather forecast for Amarillo and Panhandle region
Forecast issued for Amarillo and West Texas Panhandle and New Mexico predicts fair weather with warmer temperatures. Tonight and Tuesday show little changes with highs near 59 and lows around 45, and southeast areas warming more.
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Britain to propose limits on Soviet imports
In London Premier Ramsay MacDonald announced in the House of Commons a bill to govern imports from Soviet Russia. The act would grant wide powers to curb Soviet goods and allow an embargo when the Britain Russia trade treaty expires April 17.
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Roosevelt Nominates Welles and Bowers for State Posts
President Roosevelt named Sumner Welles of Maryland for Assistant Secretary of State and Claude G. Bowers of New York as ambassador to Spain in Washington on April 3.
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Local Lad Enters National Contest
Hugo Loewenstern Jr the sole performer among 750 entrants to receive top ratings in multiple divisions at the Panhandle Music Festival will compete nationally in Chicago next June. The saxophonist earned highly superior marks in three age groups with Judge J W Wainwright noting no criticism and Mrs Wainwright providing the accompaniment. Dewaxed Oil 10c qt. 1900 W 3rd.
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Chicago
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J. W. Wainwright
Indiana
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Even Wets Demand Beer Restrictions By Friday
The United Press notes wets push for beer limits as 3.2 beer may be sold after Friday in 23 states representing about 619 percent of the population. New York and others may set restricti ons before statewide laws take effect to regulate saloon licensing and avoid undermining repeal of the 18th Amendment. Pennsylvania and New Jersey face deadlocks, while Connecticut abandons hopes for Friday effect.
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Roosevelt urges refinance aid for farmers and home owners
President Roosevelt asked Congress to authorize refinancing of farmer debts with readjusted principal and lower interest rates. He proposed temporary amortization relief to restore land ownership and suggested extending the program to small home owners while seeking reciprocal tariff reforms. The plan aims to ease forced liquidation and boost purchasing power.
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Texas Panhandle-Plains Dairy Show Tickets On Sale
Round trip Santa Fe special train to the sixth annual Dairy Show in Plainview goes on sale via the chamber of commerce committee led by Bill Beechler. Fare is 1.35. Amarillo Day on the second show day aims for 200 riders. Queen Princess elected April 11 at 3 pm. Amarillo hopes its registrations boost the city’s chances. Amarillo College band and Melody Maids accompany the delegation.
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Amarillo
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Booster Plant Fire at Fritch Burns Two Men
Fire at Texhoma Natural Gas booster station in Fritch damages refrigeration system. A company chemist and an ice deliveryman suffered severe burns. Hammerschmidt’s employee treated in Borger hospital. Iceman’s truck destroyed. Borger and Phillips Company crews aided. blaze under control by the time help arrived.
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Amarillo Voters Urged to Support City Commission Race
About 6 000 voters in Amarillo qualified to vote while less than a third cast ballots in the trustee election. Eight candidates vie for three city commission seats in a two year term with Amarillo urging citizens to vote early and show public enthusiasm despite low campaigning.
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H. Ernest Smith
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Kansas Bank Robbed by Five Bandits in Leavenworth
Five robbers held up the First National Bank of Leavenworth and escaped with between 4000 and 5000 dollars after a chase. Special Officer James Thompson exchanged shots as the bandits fled in a large motor car toward Kansas City.
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Jewish Shops Open in Berlin Amid Tense Boycott
Berlin reports say Jewish and Gentile shops reopened under a feeling of relief after days of tension. The government announced at midnight no one could leave Germany without police passport clearance. Koenigsberg authorities also withdrew passports from Jews in East Prussia. The boycott threat lingered but party leaders showed division over its efficacy and many opposed a continued push due to abroad impact.
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Train wreckers hunted after deadly Pennsylvania RR wreck
An intensive manhunt was launched in Dover for train wreckers blamed for a plot that derailed a Pennsylvania Railroad train carrying the Boston Red Sox northward, killing the engineer and fireman.
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France Impatiently Backs Mussolini Peace Outline
Paris reports the French cabinet endorses Mussolini four power peace proposals as a basis for talks on European disarmament. It aims to protect the Little Entente, keep Poland involved, and demand French control of German armament beyond existing treaties. A memorandum will be sent to London Berlin and Rome.
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Dandelions Meet City’s Dandelion Nuisance Law
Amarillo officials cite an ordinance from three years ago declaring dandelions a nuisance and a misdemeanor for owners to allow them to grow. City manager urges public cooperation to curb the spreading yellow plants and protect lawns and parks.
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H. EB. Smith
Smith
Texas Oil Group Fights 40 Barrel Per Well Rule
Fort Worth attorney R E B Hardwicke, representing the Texas Oil and Gas Conservation Association, urged the Texas Railroad Commission to avoid a 40 barrel daily minimum for East Texas wells. James V. Alfred, attorney general, said it was doubtful the commission could cap production below 40 barrels per day, a figure he claimed is allowed for marginal wells by statute.
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R. EB. Hardwicke
Fort Worth
Texas Oil and Gas Conservation Association
Texas Railroad Commission
East Texas
James V. Alfred
East Texas oil proration hearing opens before railroad commission
Officials opened a statewide oil proration hearing as the railroad commission heard testimony on East Texas field conditions. The governor noted widespread petitions and visits urging action to ease the bitter situation and a new proration order was anticipated after Panhandle testimony.
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Burial Alive Case Shocks California Cult Suspects Held
In Martinez California eight Filipinos were jailed after exhuming and burying 26 year old Celine Navarro as part of a Kalaya-An-Marie-Clara cult ritual. She was accused of unfaithfulness to her sick husband during a Redmen's Hall meeting in Stockton. Her husband has since died. Police say torches were used as she was buried alive on Jersey Island in the San Joaquin River. A purse with 130 dollars was found in her face. Investigators expect more arrests as the case unfolds.
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Leon Rantinello
Jersey Island
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