Linton Wells Discusses South America Voyage Plans
The diary piece notes Linton Wells, noted adventurer, planning a forthcoming sea and air voyage around South America. It recounts sights at the New York Stock Exchange, mentions Weatherford exchanges, and includes observations on traders, a newborn, and Cecelia Cudahy Casserly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Driscoll
New York
Linton Wells
South America
Wells
Joseph Christopher Glenn
Hospiital
Jack
Texas
Lindbergh
le Bouret Field
Paris
Harry Silvey
The
Stock Exchange
George Clark
Boston
Exchange
Mystery Fleet Off Davao Remains Unconfirmed
Reports on a fleet of suspected warships off Davao remain unconfirmed as Maj. Gen. Paulino Santos declines to comment. Three army fliers who scouted the area returned to Manila with Lieutenant Williams Lee of Weatherford, Texas, leading the air squadron. It is unclear if the vessels stay in Davao Gulf as radio reports are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
P. I
Davao
Mindanao
Paulino Santos
Philippines Army
Santos
Williams Lee
Weatherford
Tex
Davao Gulf
Dandelion Killer Sparks Lawn Talk in Amarillo
A Wisconsin developed dandelion eradication method gains attention in Amarillo. Residents test iron sulphate or salt sprays, with caution on grass damage, as experts warn 깊 about roots and proper application for large and small lawns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ama- Tillo
Mr. Seay
Wisconsin Department of Agricul
Biggest Battle In Making for Japa-Chinese
Shanghai reports describe the massive clash in Shantung as China massed about 1,000,000 troops against 500,000 Japanese near Yihsien and Suchow. The fight, cited by Chinese, Japanese and foreign sources, threatens a decisive turning point in the nine month war. Casualties run into thousands and both sides oblate strong defenses along Lunghai rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghat
China
Shantung Province
Yellow River
Yihsien
Shantung
Taierhchwang
Lunghai
Henkow
Suchow
Sunghai
Tientsin- Pukow
Natural Gas Provides New Gasoline Supply
Dallas April 18 The American Chemical Society heard that reforming natural gas into liquid gasoline could add about 20 percent to the national supply, with possibilities of larger gains. Dr. Per K Frolich of Standard Oil labs noted current limits include methane and that refinery gases already supply substantial gasoline. He said the industry moves fast as hydrocarbons yield many byproducts and lead usage boosts octane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Dallas
United States
American Chemical Society
Per K. Frolich
Dr. Frolich
Chemical Laboratories
Standard Oil Development Company
Elizabeth
N. Y
Frolich
American Motors
Texas oil proration hearing overlooks Sunday shutdowns
At the Austin proration hearing on April 18 no changes were requested to May oil production as many Texas fields continued Sunday closures. Current Texas output stands at 1,323,744 barrels daily, slightly below federal April demand estimates and above May demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
U.P
State Railroad Commission
Commission
C. V. Terrell
Federal Bureau of Mines
Federal Bureau
Amarillo Weather Forecast Looks Clear This Week
Weather forecast for Amarillo and vicinity calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with a low around 58 degrees. West Texas areas show partly cloudy skies, while New Mexico parts expect generally fair and warmer trends north central and southern regions tonight and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Nationalist forces trap near Tortosa across Ebro delta
Nationalist troops crossed the Ebro River and advanced on Tortosa from the south while Italian units battered the north. Franco landed reinforcements at Vinarez as brigades near the city, amid a 43 mile coastal breach toward the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendaye
U.P
Ebro
Tortosa
Francisco Franco
Spain
Mediterranean Sea
Bonicarlo
Vinaroz
Amposta
Maidenverge
Santa Barbara
Black Arrow
Franco
Vinarez
White House Says FDR Garner Rift Not Confirmed
The White House insists there has been no break between President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner over spending. Secretary Early rejects reports of a split, while sources acknowledge possible differences. Garner, who spoke of stopping the pump program, warned it could hurt national morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
FDR
Garner
Washington
Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Stephen T. Early
Early
Jack
Airlines Sought for Amarillo to Add Air Routes
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce aviation committee approved a three part plan to add three new flight lines from Amarillo. The routes target San Antonio via Lubbock Big Spring and San Angelo Denver and Oklahoma City. The group pledges full support to a temporary airport solution and urges cooperation with airlines while fire-damaged English Field is rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee
Chamber
Amarillo Hotel
Tom Cotten
Chamber Board of Directors
San Antonio
Lubbock
Big Spring
San Angelo
Denver
Oklahoma City
Chamber of Commerce
English Field
Mrs FDR Approves Kennedy Ban On Court Presentations
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt calls the rule by Joseph P. Kennedy ambassador to Great Britain very sensible. The policy bans American women from being presented at court unless they live in England or are relatives of American officials domiciled there. She says she never understood the need for presentation without a real reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joseph P. Kennedy
Great Britain
England
Cranium Crackers Five Word Series Outliers
In each group one word does not fit the pattern. Group 1 has Boongary as the outlier among European capitals. Group 2 contains Kwangsi Shikoku Sikang Kyeichow with the latter two being Chinese provincial names. the odd one is Shikoku a prefecture in Japan. Group 3 lists Syracuse Boise Buffalo Binghamton the lone outlier is Syracuse a New York city name shared by others in the state list. Group 4 includes Baikal Tanganyika Pyrenees Superior where Tanganyika is a lake in Africa and the others are mountain or oceanic features. the odd one is Tanganyika. Group 5 presents Valparaiso Nome Arkhangelsk Reykjavik with Nome as a U S city. the rest are international ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Budapest
Boongary
Belgrade
Kwangsi
Shikoku
Sikang
Kyeichow
Syracuse
Boise
Buffalo
Binghamton
Baikal
Tanganyika
Pyrenees
Superior
Valparaiso
Nome
Arkhangelsk
Reykjavik
Amendment Would Remove Exemptions
President Roosevelt urged legislation to end tax exemptions on government securities and salaries. Senator Byrd of Virginia proposed a Constitutional amendment to achieve the same goal, arguing it would boost revenue, broaden the base, equalize tax burden, curb evasion, and reduce government extravagance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Byrd
Virginia
Senate Judiciary Committee
War Department asks 220 million for nonmilitary activities
The House appropriations committee urged Congress to provide 220,634,725 dollars for the War Department nonmilitary activities for the next fiscal year starting July 1. The amount includes 37,000,000 dollars for flood control per a Roosevelt relief message, and is higher than four months ago and the current year estimates by 23,618,838 and 25,008,662 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
War Department
Roosevelt
Budget Bureau
Frome Search Is Fruitless In West Texas Slayings
El Paso April 18 A nationwide hunt was ordered for ex convict Leo Wahler and his blonde companion in the slayings of Mrs. Weston G Frome of Berkeley California and her daughter Nancy 23 near Van Horn Texas three weeks after the March 30 murders in the cactus and mesquite desert Sheriff Chris Fox leads the investigation as authorities seek the killer and moll who fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Moll
Weston G. Frome
Berkeley
Calif
Nancy
West Texas
van Horn
Chris Fox
Leo Wahler
Kansas City
Cop's Clothes Get Him in a Bad Situation
New York police story reports Detective Joseph Downey mistaken for a real officer by two pickpockets in a subway. They called for help, a mob beat him until reserve officers intervened. The assailants, Corporal William McMahon and Edward Daly, were booked for disorderly conduct. the thieves escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Downey
Downey
William McMahon
The
Field Artillery
West Point
Edward Daly
Cleveland
House approves 5000-man army reserve plan
The House approved and sent to the White House legislation to form a regular army reserve of about 5,000 men over four years as part of the administration’s national defense program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
White House
Administration
Townsend Pardoned By FDR of Contempt
President Roosevelt granted clemency to Dr. Francis E Townsend, the aged pension advocate, just as he was to begin a 30 day contempt sentence after leaving a House committee witness stand. The pardon followed a March telegram from House Ways and Means chair Bell and statements from Townsend directors blaming prior planning and age for the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Francis E. Townsend
House
Townsend
Congress
White House
Bell
Democrat
Missouri
House Committee
Townsend Board of Directors
Baltimore
First prize in News Tips contest awarded to Isla Layton
The weekly News Tip contest honors Isla Layton of 914 Roberts Street for unroofing a filling station in a wind incident. Second prize goes to Eva Warren of 731 North Arthur Street for a death at a Sanford City fire. Third prize to George Meyers of 306 Fillmore Street for tips on J. H. McCracken injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isla Layton
Roberts Street
Eva Bell Warren
North Arthur Street
Sanford City
George Meyers
Fillmore Street
J. H. McCracken
R. B. Peterson
Alabama Street
8. L. Edwards
West Tenth Avenue
G. W. Tower
West
Eighteenth Avenue
White Collar Man in London on Armament and Peace
A London interview with Mr X, the analyzer of Britain’s armament program. He defends rearmament as insurance and stabilizing, notes high taxes, and supports a friendly stance toward dictators. He rejects the idea of a new war but cautions against underestimating threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
France
Japan
Mr. X
London
Tokyo
Berlin
Paris
Britain
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Newsweek
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Cecelia Cudahy Casserly
Michael Cudahy
Connecticut
McNaught Lynd
Lewis Nordyke
R. I. Beeman
Mr. Beeman
Tom Seay
Europe
Asia
Carol
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Roumania
Carol II
Cronellu Zelea Codreanu
Iron Guards
Armand Calinescu
Ion Antonescu
Octavian Goga
Antonescu
Iron Guard
Codreanu
Klime
George Catacuzin
Catacuzin
Mme
Madga Lupescu
John Maynard Lbr. Co
Frome
Leslie Stevens
Hayden Street
F. F. Roberts
Lincoln Street
Bertha McGregor
Harrison Street
Christine Smith
Taylor Street
Irene Dick
Mississippi Street
R. 8. Wright
Goliad Street
R. F. Givin
Fourteenth Avenue
Florence Freeman
East Tenth Avenue
L. P. Jones
L. O. Hasley
Tennessee Street
Earl Langston
Herring Hotel
E Scott
R. E. Work
West Sixth Avenue
Loren Reed
North Johnson Street
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