Dewey as fighter and glamour boy shapes GOP hopes
Ambitioning Republican politics center on Tom Dewey as a rising star in New York City justice and national campaigns. Observers note his toughness against grafters, charisma, and cautious warmth may determine whether he secures a nomination and perhaps victory, while public opinion shifts in his favor amid extensive media scrutiny.
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Roosevelt to Depart for Warm Springs Georgia Today
President Franklin D. Roosevelt planned to leave Washington on April 18 for Warm Springs Georgia to seek rest and medical treatment. The trip signals a return to scheduled duties after recent activities and fits his pattern of using the Georgia spa for therapy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
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Missing Scottie Scratchie Reported By Owner
A resident reports a lost six month old Scottie named Scratchie. The dog wears a black collar with a padlock and has a bare spot on the body. The notice continues on page 10.
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FDR Seeks Quick WPA Spending Authority in Eight Months
President Roosevelt asked Congress to approve a $975 million WPA budget for the coming year with power to spend the entire amount within eight months if needed. He argued spreading the funds over 12 months would average about 1.43 million employed, prompting the request.
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He Didn't Practice What He Preached in Waseca
Police arrested Lawrence F. Lafave after an accident at a stop sign collision with two cars. In the back of his car they found a sign saying Look both ways before crossing. Lafave claimed state highway employment. He was fined $100 or 90 days in jail.
Tornado Hits Elizabeth Area. Alexandria Mayor Reports Damage
Alexandra La April 18. Mayor W V Lamkin of Alexandria telephoned from Elizabeth about 50 miles away that a tornado struck last night around 7 pm. It blew down four houses and damaged 25 or 30 more, with one person seriously hurt.
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Gallant Is the Word for Tom Connally
Senator Tom Connally of Texas entertained 72 ladies at breakfast in his bachelor apartment. Invitations went to 56 Lone Star delegation members for the DAR convention, but the guest list grew before breakfast was served.
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Washington
Gallant
Tom Connally
Texas
Lone Star
Joint Installation For Legionnaires
Amarillo Post 1907 VFW and Auxiliary held a joint officer installation at the Amarillo Hotel. W S Birge installed the officers. Mrs T H Rodgers installed the women. About fifty members attended.
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Woo Woo Exhibits Scar and Wins Suit
Hollywood comedian Hugh Herbert known as the Woo Woo gained 10863 dollars after jurors saw a scar on his hip. He claimed 67500 dollars against Consolidated Film Company for an auto crash 18 months earlier. The company admitted fault by one truck but contested injury estimates. The case concluded with four women jurors approving the verdict.
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Max Factor Predicts Return of Platinums
Hollywood based makeup expert Max Factor Jr predicted the platinum blonde trend will return this year after studying 20 years of hair color changes. He said the revival would likely be introduced by a rising movie personality this fall, noting the brunette vogue led by Hedy Lamarr and Vivien Leigh has exhausted itself.
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Collman forecasts warm dry weather and light breeze
Mr. Collman predicts a Republican style warm and dry spell. He notes last night's cold snap likely caused little damage thanks to prior rain and a 25th snow. Recorded lows were 25 in the country and 30 in town. tonight's low may be 38 to 40. Today’s high around 60 with a light southwest breeze and little dust.
Mrs Harriman Freed Four Get Prison Terms
In Santa Fe four associates of Mrs Oliver Grace Harriman in a proposed 10 million dollar lottery were sentenced to prison. A fifth companion received a jail sentence. Harriman was acquitted by the jury that found the others guilty of conspiracy to violate anti lottery laws.
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Police Warn Drivers Over Due 1940 Tags In Fredericksburg
Frederickburg police warned motorists that failure to renew 1940 license tags would bring arrest on sight. The force temporarily shelved its automotive equipment after a dead day, awaiting a new tag to resume normal operations.
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Fredericksburg
Van Zandt Jarvis Found Dead in Car
Fort Worth mourns Van Zandt Jarvis 67 former Fort Worth mayor and West Texas Chamber of Commerce president found dead in his ranch car after noon police say heart attack suspected Jarvis was son of J J Jarvis founder of Marshall and headed the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show at his death
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Birds nest delays fountain at Rockefeller Center
New York April 18 The fountain at the Rockefeller Center Statue of Prometheus remained dry as two nesting bird sets were discovered. Nelson Rockefeller president of the Center ordered no disturbance until the eggs hatched likely in May, delaying water use for now.
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City Commission Buys Two New Motorcycles
At a special session the city commission purchased two three wheel motorcycles for the police department traffic squad. Successful Harley Davidson bids were 402 each. Proposals were opened Tuesday night but the commission decided to buy only two. The police department previously had one three wheel motorcycle used by a traffic officer to mark cars in time limit parking zones.
Government calls 55,000 territorial troops in Switzerland
Zurich report says the government ordered an additional 55,000 territorial troops. About 32,000 are to report in May, 6,000 in June, and 17,000 in July, with the May group likely to begin training soon. France and Britain remain on alert as regional defense measures expand.
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Movies Stop Blind Selling Plan Across Industry
The commerce department suggested ending blind selling on films to settle anti trust suits and ban discrimination against independent theaters. Proposals were sent to Thurman Arnold and Hollywood producers and may be included in a consent decree if both sides agree.
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Amarillo Tech Club Meeti ng Tonight at Amarillo Hotel
The Amarillo Texas Tech Club will meet at 6 45 this evening at the Amarillo Hotel. President Gene Jordan urged all members to attend.
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Gene Jordan
Kid McCoy Dies After Overdose in Detroit Hotel
Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy the former world middleweight champion was found dead in a downtown Detroit hotel. Deputy Coroner Lyle C. Ling said he took an overdose of sleeping medicine. He rose to fame after beating Tommy Ryan and competed worldwide, including South Africa.
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Rubber Check Tops All Bouncers in Portland Case
Police deem a hand printed rubber check the nonpareil. The $20 draft on a nonexistent Boston School Trust Company bore identical signer payee and endorser names, all printed by hand. A dress shop clerk accepted it for merchandise and gave $9 change to the man.
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