Death of Isaac Gimbel and Prince Takamatsu Visit
A Globe column notes the death of Isaac Gimbel and discusses Prince Takamatsu's US visit. It highlights Japan's rapid progress, American admiration, and contrasts immigration debates with friendly ties. Arthur Brisbane’s syndicated views frame the piece in contemporary day topics.
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Isaac Gimbel
Longworth
Congress
King Feature Syndicate, Inc
Arthur Brisbane
America
Globe
Brisbane
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas and New Mexico
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday, cooler in Amarillo and western areas. West Texas partly cloudy and colder, New Mexico fair with little temperature change. Advertisement for roof replacement by John Maynard Lumber Co at 800 West Fifth.
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Amarillo
Viwinity
West Texas
New Mexico
John Maynard Lbr. Co
W. 5Th
Opening the doors to spring home services
Spring brings workmen painters paperhangers carpenters gardeners and more ready to serve. Read the business service ads today for efficient local help and contact details.
Bandit Trio Escapes With 3273 In Loot
In Dalhart at Fort Worth and Denver station three unmasked bandits with guns robbed six railroad workers and office tills. They took about 275 dollars in loot, including 73 dollars cash and four watches. W. O. Crumpton Harold Tate and W. B. Gill were relieved of cash and watches as a gun beatings occurred during the theft. Bill Miller of the Crossell Ranch near Foss New Mexico was also robbed and struck on the head.
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Dalhart
Fort Worth & Denver
W. O. Crumpton
Harold Tate
W. B. Gill
Railroad
Crumpton
Tate
Gill
Bill Miller
Crossell Ranch
Foss
N. M
War on Slot Machines Launched by Texas Officials
Austin reports Adjutant General Bill Sterling has launched a statewide battle on slot machine gambling. Local officials will be called to act, with State Rangers possible. Governor Ross Sterling sides with enforcement, citing slot machines near schools as a finance source for crime and detailing offenses with penalties of two to four years.
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Austin
Bill Sterling
Ross Sterling
Sterling
Adjutant General
Attorney General's Department
Elbert Hooper
Adjutant General’s Department
Amarillo City to Start New Administration Tonight
Amarillo enters a new two year city administration with unchanged elected officials. After a canvass of last week's election, department heads will resign as a formality. Oaths of office will be taken, and the first session is set for April 21. Three charter amendments become effective, extending pavement payments to ten years, authorizing park bonds, and simplifying legal notices.
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Amarillo
City Commission
State Health Head Pleased With Amarillo Health Unit
Dr. J C Anderson head of the Texas department of health toured the Amarillo Potter County Health Unit before the Panhandle District Medical Society convention. He praised Amarillo as an ideal site for a full time unit and noted progress and high standards. He cited flu outbreaks but said overall health conditions in Texas are fairly good. He will attend sessions and visit his son at the Amarillo Bank and Trust Company.
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J. C. Anderson
State Department of Health
Amarillo-Potter County
Panhandle
Texas
Anderson
Medical Society
J. C. Anderson, Jr
Amarillo Bank & Trust Company
Battle of Century in Dempsey Divorce Drawn Fight
LOS ANGELES April 14 The prospect of a famous fight between Jack Dempsey and Estelle Taylor in a divorce court cooled as both sides exchanged statements. Dempsey said he went to Reno to obtain a divorce after Taylor urged him to leave. Taylor denied plans for a divorce and vowed to fight the case if it arises.
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Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Reno
Nev
Estelle Taylor
City to Ask Cash Bids on Gas Lines
City arrangements announced late Monday will permit cash bids for the gas distribution system. The city commission will authorize City Manager Bill Durham to re advertise proposals under a new financing plan. The million dollar project aims to save the city at least 15 percent and follows a special Monday session.
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Bill Durham
Durham
Flag Raising Band Playing to Open Games
Baseball’s major league season opened across the eight clubs with sun and mild weather. The American League scheduled Detroit at St. Louis Chicago at Cleveland Philadelphia at Washington Boston at New York while the National League matched Brooklyn at Boston Pittsburgh at Chicago St. Louis at Cincinnati and New York at Philadelphia.
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Cameron
United Press
New York
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Medics Open Meeting Here Panhandle District's Largest Attendance
The Panhandle District Medical Society opened its two day meet at the Crystal Ballroom Herring Hotel with record turnout. President J P Lattimore presided as Dr F B Malone led minutes. papers by Dr E L Spence and Dr Wm R Snow framed the first sessions. A Potter County Medical Society banquet at the Herring's Cactus Club followed by entertainment and a dance capped the day. Out of town members may join golf after the afternoon program.
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Wm. R. Snow
Abilene
Potter County Medical Society
Cactus Club
Covent Garden Opera Broadcast Set for April 27
The first act of Strauss De Rosenkavalier will air for American listeners on Monday April 27 via the WABC coast to coast network at 1 45 P M Mortimer Stewart a New York radio writer will direct television programs for New York sound sight stations WGEBS 2XCR Stewart will oversee early television studio technique and development The combined Chicago stations WENR WLS will broadcast See RADIO Page 2
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Associated Press
New York
Covent Garden
London
Strauss’ “de
Sound Sight
Stewart
Insurgents Intensify Threats as U S Forces Hold Puerto Cabezas
The Asheville gunboat reports four Americans killed and three missing within 48 hours near Puerto Cabezas as insurgents converged on the port. Sandino orders fighting resumed across fronts, pledging to fight while any U S soldiers stay in Nicaragua, with operations directed near the Jicaro River.
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Washington
Asheville
Navy Department
Puerto Cabezas
Standard Fruit
S. S.ompany
Bragman’s Bluff Lumber Company
Cefalu
Puerta Cabezas
Nicaragua
Sandino, Blandon
Pedrom
Nic
United States
Zepeda
Sandino
Jicaro River
Pan America Day aims at peaceful settlement of disputes
President Hoover urged western hemisphere nations toward conciliation and arbitration as Pan American Day was observed across 21 republics. He spoke at the American Union with Stimson, Tellez of Mexico and Ferrara of Cuba present while flags were raised in the capital.
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Washington
Hoover
Americas
The
American Union
Stimson
Tellez
Mexico
Seraphin O’Toole Stirs Up Just Kids Strip
In the Globe Ad Carter’s daily juvenile comic Just Kids features Seraphin O’Toole as the central character. The panel teases tough antics and lively mischief in a classic newspaper strip tone.
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Seraphin
O’toole
Seraphin O'Toole
Ad Carter
County City Rule Vote Soon in Texas Legislature
In Austin April 14 a county home rule amendment resolution sponsored by Representative Beck of Fort Worth, passed the House 103 to 24 and faces Senate action soon. The measure would let counties adopt home rule charters, allow city county government combinations, and aim to reduce petty politics and fees while boosting efficiency and savings.
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Beck
Spain Becomes Republic After Abdication Proclamation
King Alfonso abdicated at 6 pm after Republican ultimatum, ending the Bourbons. Niceto Alcala Zamora named provisional president as Republics rise in Madrid and other cities. Proclamations across Barcelona and San Sebastian confirm the new regime and immediate transfer of power.
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Clarence Dubose
Associated Press
Madrid
Alfonso
Niccto Alcala Zamora
Alcala Zamora
Royal
Barcelona
Baragossi
San Sebastian
Love Duel Ticket Sale At City Drug
Tickets for The Love Duel go on sale tomorrow morning at City Drug Store No 1. Currently they are available at the Tri State Fair Association offices, 600 Fillmore Street. Ethel Barrymore stars in The Love Duel with prices ranging 1 to 2.50 dollars and no extra charge for reserved seats. Out of town reservations may be requested by writing Wilbur C Hawk, president of the Tri State Fair Association.
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Tri-State Fair Association
Fillmore Street
Ethel Barrymore
Wilbur C. Hawk
Royal Family Plans To Quit Spain
United Press reports from Madrid indicate during the fall of the Bourbons the royal palace was tense with activity. Officials say the queen is too worried to answer questions while the king and queen are busy. Frantic packing and hurried preparations suggest possible departure, though palace officials deny it at the moment.
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Richard D. McMillan
United Press
Paris
Royal Palace
Madrid
Spain
Royal
Federated Club Women Discuss Texas Goals in Memphis
In Memphis the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs outlined six main aims before 300 delegates at the tenth district convention. President Mrs. R F Lindsay emphasized promoting a dean of women in every high school, public health improvements, prison sanitation legislation, drug-addiction institutions, a statewide beautification drive, and a permanent club building in Austin. The federation backs three national parks including Palo Duro Canyon and the Davis Mountains.
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Memphis
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
R. F. Lindsay
Austin
Texas
Palo Duro Canyon
Davis Mountains
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Prince Takamatsu
Japan
Price
William the Conqueror
Bandit Trio
Dempsey
Honus-Bolognus
Medics
C.e.butterfield
Wenrwls
Aragua
Mexico City
Augustino Sandino
Managua
Pedro Zepeda
Eeleven
Sanitary District
William Coyne
William Karstens
Edward Pratt
John Litwin
John Gwalda
John Miller
John Paleones
Joseph Brosdetkis
Julius Jurgalls
Harry Fielder
Patrick Pierce
Griggs Ambulance
Tough
Philip V
Alphonso
SPAI
Berry
City Drug
Federated Club
Lindsay
J. D. Cole
L. A. Wells
R. EB. Buchanan
Fort Worth
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