Prominent Chinese Jailed as Assassins
Two leading Chinese figures were arrested in Peiping on charges of leading an assassination corps that killed several Left Wing Kuomintang leaders. Huang Po yao, said to be tied to General Chiang Kai-shek, allegedly planned to murder Wang Ching-wei and others in North China after arriving last May. Wang Ching-wei had kept to Hongkong pending factional talks.
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United Press
Peiping
Kuomintang
Huang Poyao
Chiang Kai-shek
Nanking
Huang
Shanghai
Canton
North China
Wang Ching-wei
North Ching
Wang Chingwei
Hongkong
Wang Chiangwei
Chiang Kaieshek
Ukulele Ike in Court Over Alimony Suit
Cliff Edwards known as Ukulele Ike faced court to justify paying $250 weekly alimony to his estranged wife Irene while her divorce suit proceeds. He argued he already gave more than $150,000 in a property settlement a year earlier and joked he has nothing left but his old ukulele to play if required.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cliff Edwards
Ike
Irene Edwards
Edwards
Claims of Chiang Opponents Cite Shanghai Gunmen Allegations
Newspapers allied with Chiang Kai-shek opponents accuse him of sweeping assassination campaigns with gunmen from Shanghai and Canton. No independent evidence supports these charges. Marvin Erhardt of Phillips Petroleum Co. has returned from a short Denver vacation.
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Shanghai
Canton
Chiang
Marvin Erhardt
Phillips Petroleum Company
Denver
Amarillo Junior College appeals for jobs and housing
An appeal from Amarillo Junior College urges local business men to provide jobs for students attending the college this year. Housewives are asked to offer room and board or part-time work. Officials emphasize citizen support to help students finance education amid expected enrollment growth and housing needs.
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Amarillo
Amarillo Junior College
B. E. Masters
Greece orders two new battle cruisers from Italy
The Elefteron Vima reports the Greek government ordered two battle cruisers of identical design to two Italian-built cruisers already in service. The ships will be supplied by an Italian shipbuilding firm with delivery to follow.
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United Preas
Athens
Elefteron Vima
Schoble
Stetson
Smoked Cigarettes Questioned by Budapest Magistrate
A Budapest prisoner was asked by a magistrate what brand of cigarettes he usually smoked. He replied that anything his friends happened to have on them was acceptable, but he claimed to be polite and asked what brand they were.
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Budapest
Amarillo Amazons Agree To Duel At San Jacinto Park
Two Amarillo women planned a clash at San Jacinto park at 2:30 PM with their seconds, drawing a crowd before a motorcycle patrolman dispersed them. A child joked about hidden knuckles as the scene broke up quietly. Nearby, Major General Harry G. Bishop lead a field artillery inspection tour at Texas A&M College.
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Amarillo
Policeman
College Station
Herry G. Bishop
U. S. Army
A. & M. College of Texas
Donley County Seeks State Highway 75 Route Designation
Citizens of Donley County petition the state highway department to locate and approve the route of State Highway 75 U S 66 to enable local financing of improvements. John Frazier of Boydston discussed the move in Amarillo with W W Chilton of the Chamber of Commerce highway division. A Texas Highway Association led regional efforts with Judge J t Knorpp of Groom as president.
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Donley County
State Highway Department
John Frazier
Boydston
Amarillo
W. W. Chilton
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Highway Association
J. T Knorpp
Groom
Tapia Quits as Governor Mexico State
General Jose Maria Tapia resigns as Baja California governor. General Andreu Figueroa named by President Ortiz Rubio to succeed him and will head to Mexicali soon. Tapia to return to Mexico City for a new assignment.
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Mexico City
Excelsior
Jose Maria Tapia
Baja California
Andreu Figueroa
Jalisco
Ortiz Rubio
Figueroa
Mexicali
Tapia
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