Europe’s Peace in Balance Warns Chamberlain in Commons
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Europe’s peace hangs in the balance and that a very little shift could trigger war while he defended peace time conscription. He stated that war is not imminent but warned the nation must act to avoid disaster and maintain British pledges despite opposition from labor.
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London
U.P
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
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Attlee
Mediterranean
Russia
Clement R. Attlee
Army unveils contracts for 571 new air defense planes
Washington April 27 The army released detailed contracts for a balanced air defense program including 571 new planes as the first step toward a goal of 6 000 fighting aircraft. Louis Johnson announced plans to award an additional 19 000 000 in contracts within days.
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Washiington
Army
Louis Johnson
War Department
Dandelion Lawn Filler Planned by County Officials
County commissioners decide to remove about three inches of soil from the courthouse lawn to bury dandelions and reseed with bluegrass or Bermuda turf. A combined dandelion and grass hopper project may employ workers full time. The plan aims to prevent reinfestation while providing filler earth for nearby roads.
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Lewis Nordyke
Bermuda
J. N. Riggs
Senator Pittman Seeks Trade Embargo Power Against Japan
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Key Pittman proposes a bill to let the President place embargoes on Japan and any violator of the Nine Power Treaty of 1922. The plan would allow restrictions on trade and commerce with violators, enforceable by proclamations 10 days after submission to Congress.
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Key Pittman
Nevada
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Japan
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China
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Soma
Cowtown Welcomes Jaycee Convention in Fort Worth
Fort Worth hosts the eleventh annual Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce convention with 63 Texas towns sending delegates. Goals include electing a state official candidate and bid for 1940 convention city. Amarlio delegates staged a helium blimp stunt from Hotel Texas roof. Galveston seeks next year’s meeting with a bathing beauty revue. El Paso promotes 1940 conclave with Ferdinand the Bull mock announcement. Lindbergh flies from Indianapolis to New York to reunite with family after England visit.
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Texas
Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Dark Horse
Galveston
I. J. Vacek
B. Stuart Cox
Ferdinand the Bull
el Paso
Army Chief Marshall Nominated to Head United States Army
President Roosevelt nominated Brigadier General George Catlett Marshall to replace General Malin Craig as army chief of staff. Craig plans retirement August 31. The president also named Colonel James Carre Magee to be surgeon general with major general rank, replacing Surgeon General Reynolds whose term ends May 31. Amarillo Shade & Equipment Co. listed as specialists at 313 West Sixth.
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Roosevelt
George Catlett Marshall
Malin Craig
Army
James Carre Magee
Reynolds
Amarillo Shade & Equipment Co
West Sixth
Want Ads Promote Public Service During National Week
Want Ads praised as vital to community welfare offering bargains during National Want Ad Week from April 23 to 29. Ads feature 15 word lines at reduced rates for 7 or 3 day placements, aiming to boost small businesses and individual needs.
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News and Globe
Globe-News
Whizzer the flying car built from crash experience
Captain Clark of Enid Oklahoma built a 26 foot long combination airplane and automobile named the Whizzer after a 3,600 hour crash left him cautious. The three wheeled craft uses a cockpit, rear rudder, and foot pedal brakes, capable of near 200 mph though he has reached only 140 mph. He spent four years building it at a cost of about 600 dollars for the steel and says the design lets him stay close to flying. See DANDELIONS Page 2
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Roy Cullum
Captain Clark
Enid
Okla
Pacific Coast
Clark
Mystery submarine sighting prompts coast watch off Halifax
Navy officials confirm reports of a possible submarine sighting near the Tusket Islands as minesweepers Gaspe and Fundy patrol the coast with Royal Canadian Air Force bombers aiding search. Lobster fishermen Herman and Victor Nickerson reported the oil slick and near contact.
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N. S
U P
H. E. Reid
Reid
Failure Predicted For Legal Move To Stop Church Unity
In Kansas City on April 27 the Rev. Orion W. Fifer of Indianapolis predicted that any legal action aimed at stopping the unification of the three Methodist Church branches will fail. He said courts won’t touch religious matters, calling the Atlanta plan a tempest in a teapot and unlikely to succeed.
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Orion W. Fifer
Indianapolis
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlanta
Anti-Trust Charges Filed Against 14 Filmmaking Firms
Washington reports the justice department will file civil anti-trust actions against 14 motion picture companies. The suit targets local monopolies and cites four theatre chains in Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico and major producers for unreasonable restraint of trade in film distribution.
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U.P
Justice Department
District Court
Western District of Oklahoma
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Scattered Showers Dampen Northern Panhandle Area
Scattered showers fell in northern and eastern Panhandle areas with Dumas reporting 1.03 inches and Stratford 0.75. Spearman 0.25 and Elk City 0.22 inches followed. forecasts call for fair cooler tonight and warmer tomorrow with light north winds and little dust.
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Panhandle
Ship Canal Bill Sent to Floor Without Recommendation
Senate Commerce Committee voted to report the Florida ship canal bill to the Senate without recommendation. The measure by Senator Sheppard would authorize completion of the $200,000 waterway started by President Roosevelt in 1935 with relief allotments totaling $5.4 million.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Senate
Sheppard
Texas
Roosevelt
Clarendon Gas Rate Fight Opens in Austin Court
The legal case over Clarendon’s domestic gas rate opened in Austin before Special District Judge Roy Stout. The city had set a 63 cent per 1000 cubic feet rate, reduced it to 51 cents, and the state railroad commission’s gas utility division approved the cut.
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Clarendon
Austin
Roy Stout
Waxahachie
State Railroad Commission
House Probes Misconduct Charges and Tax Bill Action
The Texas House asked the Travis County grand jury to probe alleged misconduct by members following a Houston meeting claim about a motor truck payoff. It sent a tax remittance bill of about 3 500 000 to Harris County for flood control and passed a Senate bill taxing strict travel bureau regulations amid opposition.
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House of Representatives
Travis County Grand Jury
Houston
House
The
W. Lee O'Daniel
Harris County
Texas
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Fort Worth
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity
Amarillo and vicinity: fair tonight and Friday, warmer. West Texas partly cloudy cooler east portion tonight, Friday fair warmer north portion. New Mexico generally fair to night and Friday, warmer northwest portion tonight. Temperature extremes show a maximum 10 and minimum 53.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Erskine writes to teach writing at West Texas State
John Erskine, famed author critic and teacher, explains his move to writing a novel to teach others. He recounts a Columbia class where students quit after plans were abandoned and explains his practical view of education. He will speak at West Texas State College auditorium at 6 15 tonight before a large crowd.
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Columbia University
Greybeard
Mr. Erskine
Columbia
Erskine
West Texas State College
Law Miscarriage Possible Under Complex Drunken Driving Laws
A Amarillo report explains how drunken driving statutes appear straightforward but yield miscarriages in practice. It notes wrongful settlements, the need for a complaining witness, and juries often leaning leniently while drivers may still lose in court.
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Amarillo
Texas
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