Roosevelt seeks funds to boost navy air bases
President Roosevelt asked Congress to provide 31 million 621 thousand dollars immediately to launch a program he just authorized to strengthen naval air bases. He plans to sleep through Hitler’s Friday peace reply, staying at Hyde Park as radiocasts begin. Diplomatic channels will forward Hitler’s speech text to Roosevelt for study.
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Roosevelt
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United States
Kansas City Markets Livestock Report April 26
Markets show cattle and calves slow with limited sales and lower bids. Hogs rise 10-15 cents with top at 6.75, while sheep sell sparingly with spring lambs around 10.75 and wooled lambs near 9.75 amid thin activity at Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Two Divorce Actions Filed in District Court
Two suits for divorce were filed today in district court. May DeShong seeks a divorce from Pete DeShong, and H. S. Speer seeks a divorce from Juanita Speer. Divorces granted yesterday in 471 district court included Helen Cultra from George Cultra and Elvie Chamberland from H. B. Chamberland.
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Pete DeShong
H. S. Speer
Juanita Speer
Helen Cultra
George Cultra
Elvie Chamberland
H. B. Chamberland
Neutrality repeal urged by Dorothy Thompson
Dorothy Thompson urged Congress to repeal the neutrality act so the United States could have greater freedom of action in troubled times. She testified before the Senate foreign relations committee that current neutrality laws would not have kept the U S out of World War and noted much of the world is already at war again.
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Washington
Dorothy Thompson
Congress
United States
Roosevelt popularity slips to new low in magazine poll
New York April 26 An American magazine reports President Roosevelt’s personal popularity among voters fell 4.7 percent in two months to the lowest level since surveys began in January 1936. Excluding non opinions 13.6 percent see him or a man like him as essential. 45.2 percent feel the good he has done outweighs the bad, totaling 58.8 percent in favor versus 65.5 percent two months ago.
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New York
U.P
Fortune
Roosevelt
Girl seeks 11250 damages for park slide injury
Marie Asbery a minor through her father G A Asbery filed suit in district court asking 11250 damages for an alleged injury received on a slide in a city park. The City of Amarillo was named as defendant. The petition contends the 11 year old girl was injured.
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G. A. Asbery
District Court Today
Amarillo
Insurance Murder Plot Claims 75 Linked Victims
Philadelphia April 26 In a sweeping expose at least 75 persons are said to be connected with a murder for insurance syndicate that is blamed for around 100 deaths across several states. The sensational report notes many were harmed when a hand caught on a nail, triggering the alleged scheme.
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Funeral services for Ruth Cornelius held in Causey
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon in Causey New Mexico for Mrs Ruth Cornelius 45 wife of Fred Cornelius with Rev A Lorts of Clovis officiating Pallbearers included J D Garner A A Killian Buel Hardin Elmer Cheek Cass Lyons and Lee Carter The body was moved from N B Griggs and Sons Funeral Chapel to Causey Survivors include husband son George Merrick Cornelius daughter Mrs Elmer Pruitt three brothers Frank Croft William Croft and Pete Croft and a sister Mrs Fred Culver Burial followed at Causey Cemetery under N B Griggs and Sons direction
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Elida
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GOP Plans Fight Against FDR Plan
Rep John Taber of New York introduced a resolution to reject Roosevelt's first reorganization plan, though he admitted it cannot overturn the order. The measure would need approval by a majority in both houses within 60 days to be effective. Taber, ranking minority member of the House committee, aims to press the administration to explain the so called rotten job of reorganization.
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John Taber
New York
Roosevelt
Taber
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Legionnaires Launch Membership Drive at Silver Grill
Hanson Post of the American Legion opened a breakfast meeting to start a membership drive seeking at least 24 new members. Post commander Bruce Autry outlined plans for a district convention set for May 6-7 in Childress, with Lloyd Sloan and Carrie Wilcox announced for Amarillo duties at the district department meeting.
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Childress
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Amarillo Grants Two Building Permits as Costs Pass 900000
City hall approved two new home permits totaling over 900000 for 1939. Tom Lene plans a five room frame home at 1708 Monroe Street estimated 3800 dollars. H N Loewenstern plans a six room brick house at 1901 Madison Street estimated 5000 dollars.
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Amarillo
Tom Lene
Monroe Street
Amarillo Quietly Extends Community Cleanup Drive
Thousands of cleanup forms are being printed as Amarillo plans its annual spring cleanup and paint campaign. The fire department and Civic Club workers support the effort and will start next Saturday, assisting the committee directing the drive.
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Campelsa
Britain plans first summer cruise to the eastern Med
April 96 A.P. reports Britain intends a first summer cruise in the eastern Mediterranean visiting ports such as Ferpt Palestine Cyprus and Chreoe. American butter stocks in November were estimated at 193000000 pounds, 75000000 pounds above permanent.
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Czech Consul Defies Nazi Orders from Prague
New York April 26 A P Karl Hudec Czech consul general defied a second order to turn the consulate over to German authorities citing that the United States has not recognized German occupation. Hudec met with Eduard Benes former president and Vladimir Hurban Czech minister to Washington.
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Prague
Hudec
Eduard Benes
Czecho- Slovakia
Vladimir Hurban
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Hurban
United States
Shinono gives up drinking justice minister Shiono
The Asahi reports Justice Minister Suehiko Shiono quit drinking due to an acid stomach from excess drinking. Shiono, who was gently chided by his daughter, has ceased the sake cup. The note contrasts with a Tokyo press climate restricting political talk but free on personal habits. An unrelated line mentions Oakland port activity.
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U.P
Fortune Reported Tax Plan Shift Amid Roosevelt Debates
Fortune magazine notes a tax conference favoring higher income tax on middle income earners earning under 50 000 a year while calling for relief for both rich and poor. The report says the current system does not raise enough money and middle men are largely unaware of federal taxes.
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Fortune Magazine
Round Table
One Hot Water Heater Downs Three in Huntington
Mrs J G Webb was overcome by fumes from a water heater in Huntington. Her husband called their nearby son and daughter-in-law, who found both couples sick. Dr J B Eviston arrived, a nurse was summoned, and the doctor, who also fell ill, later recovered. He treated all and pronounced everyone out of danger.
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Webb
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Eviston
Mrs Grace Elliott Dies After Brief Illness
Grace Golden Elliott 40 of Tucumcari New Mexico wife of rancher Guy Elliott died last night at 11 after a brief illness. The body was sent from Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home to Tucumcari. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Dunn Funeral Home of Tucumcari.
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Tucumcari
N. M
Guy Elliott
New Mexico
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Tucumcart
Dunn Funeral Home
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