Rescue Hope Shrinks as Miners Face Nine Days Enclosed
Michael Dwyer Nova Scotia's minister of mines directs a rescue from the Moose River gold mine where two men have endured nine days underground. A Toronto surgeon earlier supplied the tube and instruments for down‑hole instructions. officials say a few hours more could reach the trapped men.
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Associated Press
Moose River
N. 8
Michael Dwyer
Nova Scotia
D. E. Robertson
Toronto
Rescue efforts continue as miners trapped after Easter Sunday collapse
In a Nova Scotia mine tragedy, oe me Eeeeeeee and Charles Alfred Scadding remain trapped with fellow miner Draegermen leading the bold rescue, while Toronto lawyer Hermann Magill lies dead in the corridor. Dr Robertson and Charles Ivey of London await word as crews drill toward the tomb.
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Charles Alfred Scadding
Hermann Magill
Toronto
Robertson
Draegermen
Nova Scotia
Dwyer
Charlies Ivey
London
Outcom
Dr. Robertson
House Passes Revenue Bill Aims at Corporate Tax Overhaul
The House introduced a 249 page revenue bill by Democrat Coughton of North Carolina. It seeks broad tax reform with a graduated tax on corporate income and raises an estimated 70 to 800 million dollars. The measure follows Roosevelt's tax request and affects AAA processing taxes. The bill shelves as a major item before adjournment, with floor time prioritized for three weeks.
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Washington
House
Coughton
North Carolina
Ways and Means Committee
Hopper
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
German Fortification of the Rhineland Report
Paris reports Germany has begun building a line of steel and concrete fortifications in the militarized Rhineland along the Dutch Belgian and French frontiers. A belt of fortresses runs from the Effeld forest to the Swiss border via Aachen Treves the Saar the Palatinate and Baden. Laborers near Aachen struck for 12 hours overwork.
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Paris
Excelsior
Germany
Rhineland
Wiesbaden
France
Effeld Forest
Aachen
Treves
Saar
Palatinate
Grand Duchy of Baden
Forsten
Romans Chase Fleeing Foemen
Addis Ababa reports a fierce battle north of the capital with details not yet available. In Rome Mussolini hailed the 2689th anniversary of Rome calling it a ship arrived in port with sails spread as crowds cheered in Piazza Venezia and across the kingdom.
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Addis Ababa
Reuters
Ethiopia
George C. Jordan
Associated Press
Rome
Mussolini
Il Duce
Piazza Venezia
America
Kingdom
Mussolini Fireworks and Firepower in Ethiopia Campaign
The Globe reports Mussolini aims to smash the Ethiopian empire with high altitude air raids and machine gun fire on Addis Ababa. Italian planes bombed and sprayed the capital as troops advance, with the emperor’s palace attacked and residents moved for safety.
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Ethiopia
Mussolini
Addis Ababa
Emperors Palace
DC Congressman Zioncheck Issued Bench Warrant for Speeding
Judge Walter Casey of the District of Columbia traffic court ordered a bench warrant for Rep. Zioncheck Democrat Washington after he failed to appear to answer a charge of speeding 70 miles an hour.
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Washington
Walter Casey
District of Columbia Traffic Court
Rep
Zioncheck
Italian Forces Press North in Ethiopia Campaign
Rome reports Triumphant Italian troops pursue Ethiopian forces north along caravan routes toward the Hara Jijiga region in southern Ethiopia. Marshal Badoglio confirms northern front actions as tribal leaders submit west of the Takkaze River. General headquarters moves to Dessye. no mention of the feared flying Dutchman.
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Rome
U.P
Ethiopia
Hara-Jijiga
Pietro Badoglio
Takkaze
Dessye
Addis Ababa
Four Die After Tank Truck Collision Near Tulare
Four men were burned to death when two tank trucks collided six miles south of Tulare California. The trucks from Signal Trucking Service Los Angeles and Rector Transfer Company Chowchilla burst into flames as coroner deputies waited to identify the bodies.
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Visalia
Calif
Tulare
Signal Trucking Service, Ltd
Los Angeles
Rector Transfer Company
Chowchilla
Cotton spindles operated at 108.1 percent capacity in March
The Bureau of the Census reported near capacity usage for U.S. cotton spindles in March at 108.1 percent. This reflects sustained high production levels as mills run near full capacity throughout the month.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of the Census
Oil Operator Dies in Graham After 30 Years
Dr. E. R Riggs an oil operator with a 30 year career died today in Graham. He was known in local industry circles and leaves a legacy of work in the regional oil field.
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Graham
E. R Riggs
Confession in Titterton Slaying Case
Police Commissioner Valentine announced that John Fiorenza admitted killing Nancy Evans Titterton, a 34 year old author, in Beekman Place apartment. Fiorenza said to have assaulted and strangled her, identified by a binding twine found at the scene.
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New York
Lewis J. Valentine
John Fiorenza
Nancy Evans Titterton
Titterton
Beekman Place
Valentine
Fiorenza
Tests for hearing to begin soon in Amarillo survey
Hearing tests will start Thursday in Amarillo as part of a United States Health Service survey. Measurements will be taken in a sound proof booth in Room 825 of the Amarillo Building with officials from Washington Detroit and New York City and local Texas health staff directing and training. Between 50 and 60 dental examinations are conducted daily as the survey progresses to gather data on mottled enamel and defective hearing.
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Amarillo
United States Health Service
W. C. Beasley
Washington
Detroit
United States Public Health Service
M. B. Gardner
Bell Telephone Laboratories
New York City
Helen Hardy
Texas Department of Health
A. H. Holding
Mr. Gardner
W. T. K Brown
Washington University
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Brown
Dallas
Houston
Palmore Currie
Dr. Currie
W. O. Stephens, Jr
Morris S. Minton
Little Freddie Bartholomew Center of Real Drama Today
In Los Angeles on April 21 a custody dispute centers on child star Freddie Bartholomew. His mother Mrs. Lillian Bartholomew seeks to overturn a six month old guardianship award, claiming the boy was brought to Hollywood without her consent. She charges Freddie has been kept from her since her arrival.
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Little
Freddie Bartholomew
Center of Real Drama Today
Los Angeles
Myllicent Bartholomew
Lillian Bartholomew
England
Perior Court
Bartholomew
Hollywood
Freddie
Allred Emphasizes Need for Patriotic Leaders at Texas Battle Site
Governor James V. Allred urged patriotic leadership at the San Jacinto battlefield centennial celebration in Houston. He warned that some seek romance over action while stressing the need for decisive citizens to meet present problems. The event echoed Texas history with references to the Alamo and Sam Houston.
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Houston
James V. Allred
San Jacinto
Amarillo
Texas
Sam Houston
Marc Anthony
Lone Star State
Sam Whurton
Alamo and
Goliad
Riots in Jaffa Tel Aviv Escalate Fire Toll Climbs
Fire and arson deepen violence between Jews and Arabs in Jaffa and Tel Aviv. Rioters set fires in Neve Shalom, shops burned, 16 dead and 110 wounded, 12 Jews and 4 Arabs among the dead, curfew in effect as Arab leaders threaten general strike to stop immigration. Lt Gen Wauchope consults authorities to curb spread.
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United Press
Jerusalem
U.P
Jaffa
Tel Aviv
A. G. Wauchope
Mandated Palestine
Amarillo Weather: Cooler Tonight and Warmer Wednesday
Forecast covers Amarillo and West Texas with partly cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures vary with a 44 to 36 degree high to low today in Amarillo and cooler conditions across the Panhandle and New Mexico regions.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
Buchanan Street underpass plans to be sent to Austin
Amarillo officials will forward plans for the Buchanan Street underpass to the state highway department in Austin by Friday. The US Bureau of Public Roads has not definitively approved the project, but a forwarding is planned and tonight the city commission will introduce resolutions pledging maintenance if completed.
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Buchanan Street
Amarillo
State Highway Department
Austin
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Rock Island
United States Bureau of Pub
Rains Dampen Panhandle Map. Amarillo Sees Light Showers
Rains moved across the Panhandle this morning with showers varying from light drizzles to downpours in places. Amarillo and southeast areas reported sleet and light snow, with temperatures dipping into the 30s. rainfall amounts ranged from a quarter inch in Lubbock to an inch near Shamrock and Memphis, while multiple South Plains towns logged scattered showers.
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George May
Amarillo
Panhandle
Oklahoma City
Shamrock
Memphis
Clarendon
South Plains
Lubbock
Snyder
Sweetwater
Spur
Hale
Center
Muleshoe
Amherst
Anton
Shallowater
Ropesville
Seagraves
Levelland
Lehman
Idalou
Lorenzo
Ralls
Crosbyton
Wilson
Slaton
Post
Bovina
Methodist Parley Opens With Women From Northwest Texas
Methodist women from across the Northwest Texas Conference arrive for the annual Woman's Missionary Society meeting at Polk Street Methodist Church. Hostesses include Mrs. J O Haymes and others. An executive session is at 2 30 PM followed by a Fellowship Banquet at 7 PM with toastmaster Mrs. Morris Randal.
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Northwest Texas Conference
Conference Woman's Missionary Society
Polk Street Methodist Church
J. O. Haymes
C. C. Grimes
O. M. Addison
W. C. Smith
W W., Pitman
Morris Randal
God
Nat G. Rollins
Abilene
Eugenia Smith
A. B. Smith
Oscie Sanders
West
Senators He Look Like Carl Hinton In Park Visit
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce secretary and Congressman Marvin Jones attended the opening Washington game last Wednesday as 12 000 fans were unable to buy tickets. President Roosevelt planned to toss the first ball while thousands crowded the park entrances. Police guarded the manager amid the crowd.
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Washington Baseball Park
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Marvin Jones
Yankees
Senators
Roosevelt
Washington
Messrs. Hinton
Jones
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