Roosevelt worries over ship bombing as funeral time nears
President Roosevelt, en route to Salt Lake City for Secretary Dern's funeral, stays in close touch with Washington after news of an attempted bombing of the destroyer Kane off the Spanish coast. He plans meetings with Gov Landon and other officials at Des Moines, with two more stops en route.
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D. Harold Oliver
Roosevelt
Salt Lake City
Utah
Kane
Spanish
Washington
Saltlake City
George H. Dern
Alf M. Landon
Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Brouth
Sidney
Neb
Julesburg
Colo
Hull
Rapid City
Mount Rushmore
Black Hills
Gutzon Borglum
Thomas Jefferson
McIntyre
Ruth Bryan Owen Rhode
Denmark
William Jennings Bryan
Salt Lake
Order U S Vessels To Fire If Attacked
Washington reports that naval officers in Spanish waters may open fire in defense if attacked. The Kane bombing prompted protests to Madrid and the rebels while commanding officers retain full discretion to protect ships and crews. No firm instructions were issued to the five ships now in Spain, and official comment was restrained.
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Washington
Kane
Madrid
Navy Department
Spanish
Spain
United States
Ickes' son found shot in Winnetka home
Wilmarch Ickes 37 foster son of Secretary Harold Ickes was found dead in the Winnetka house with a 38 caliber pistol on his chest. Police deemed the death suicide after caretaker Erickson Magnuson found the body at 7 10 A M. CST. Mrs Ickes and three children were en route from Chicago when notified.
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Chicago
Wilmarch Ickes
Secretary of the Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Ickes
Winnetka
Harold Lewis
Magnuson
Mackinac Island
Mich
Lewis
Cal Farley Returns From Turbulent Europe Tour
Cal Parley recounts a 4000 mile motor tour across six European nations after winning a Goodrich tire sales contest. He describes Germany’s prosperity and Hitler’s popularity, speaks of Berlin Rotary talks, and notes low unemployment while highlighting unrest in France under Blum. He hints at future writings on Europe.
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Cal Parley
Amarillo
Occupation
Goodrich
Germany
Parley
Berlin
Ralph Bedke
Hitler
Farley
France
Blum
United States
Fall Styles To Be Displayed Tonight In Amarillo
Awaited Fall Style Show lights up downtown Amarillo at 7 pm with unveiled shop windows on Polk Street. Music by Carlton Seales Orchestra and live models highlight the event as merchants unveil original displays for the season amid evening concerts by Maynard Sbr. Co.
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Amarillo
Polk Street
Carlton Seales
Maynard Sbr. Co
Business Up Another Rung Records Improve July August
Washington reports broad gains across business and industry lifting the recovery curve to a post low peak. The U S Chamber of Commerce notes the uptrend while criticizing government interference. Farm income reaches a six year high despite drought.
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Washington
U.P
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Indictments Sought For Coast Seaman In Waterfront Killing
Oakland news reports district attorney Earl Warren seeks grand jury indictments against four Maritime Union members in a five month waterfront killing. He aims to indict three before a habeas corpus hearing at 10 A M. Suspects include Earl King A M Murphy and E H Ramsey. George Wallace named as one of two actual slayers of Chief Engineer George Alberts aboard the freighter Point Lobos arrived in custody from Brownsville. Ben Sackowitz remains sought.
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Oakland
Calif
Earl Warren
Maritime Union
Earl King
A. M. Murphy
E. H. Ramsey
George Wallace
Warren
George Alberts
Point Lobos
Brownaville
Texas
Ben Sackowitz
Milk price set to rise a cent per quart in Amarillo
Milk will increase to 12 cents per quart in Amarillo tomorrow after a two year average of 12 cents. Producers cite higher costs for feedmeal and hay amid dry weather and shortages, noting milk deliveries in Amarillo reach about 5,000 gallons daily with 3,000 bottled for retail.
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Amarillo
Economic Bureau of the Agricultural Department
United States
Carl Clifft to Remain as Potter County School Chief
Carl G Clifft withdrew his resignation as Potter County school superintendent and the county commission accepted the move The dispute over successor selection has stirred local politics with 26 aspirants for the $3000 a year post The commission may appoint a temporary successor until the next general election in November 1938 or until a duly elected candidate qualifies.
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Potter County
Carl G. Clifft
County Commission
Clifft
Democratic Executive Committee
Amarillo Weather Forecast Fair and Warmer Through Tuesday
Fair tonight and Tuesday with generally fair conditions for Amarillo and West Texas. Expect slight warming with possible showers in the extreme southeast portion. temperatures reach 62 this afternoon and 86 later today.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
Sizes of Stars Feet Revealed by Hollywood Shoemaker
Emidio Spezza, Hollywood’s veteran shoemaker, discloses Greta Garbo’s shoe size as 7 B and notes other stars’ measurements. He recalls early clients like Pauline Frederick and D W Griffith, with prices then 125 dollars per pair, now around 60 for women and 45 for men. He lists sizes for Bing Crosby George Raft Rudy Vallee Barbara Stanwyck Mae West Marlene Dietrich and Garbo’s preference for low heels to flatter feet.
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Hollywood
Greta Garbo
Emidio Spezza
Signor Spezza
America
Tomers
Pauline Frederick
D. W. Griffith
May Allison
Spezza
Raft
Marlene Dietrich
Marlene
Greta
Barbara Stanwyck
Loyalists claim victory over rebels near Madrid
A Spanish government communique reports Loyalist forces repelled repeated rebel attacks near Talavera de la Reina west of Toledo and on a main road to Madrid. Rebels, mostly Foreign Legionnaires and Moors, had advanced from Badajoz and threatened Madrid, with claims of a 10 mile push in Navasperal and plans to seize Escorial. Iran evacuated women and children amid rebel threats, while authorities warned of bombardment risks to hostages including the bishop of Valladolid. Signs of disaffection grew among rebel Moors and Legionnaires.
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Talavera de la Reina
Toledo
Capitol
Foreign
Talavera
Guadarrama
Madrid
Foreign Legion
Navasperal
Escorial
Iran
Valladolid
Rebels Launch Aerial Attack Reported by Iran Spain
Rebels launched a vicious aerial assault reported from Iran and Spain on August 31. The Associated Press account by Robert B. Parker notes fascist rebels conducted the attack, detailing initial casualties and regional impact.
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Robert B. Parker
Associated Preset
Iran
Spain
King Edward Plans Vacation in France with Maxine Elliott Chateau
Arthur Brisbane notes The Globe column discusses King Edward's announced Mediterranean vacation. French police prepared protection while the king rented a chateau from American actress Maxine Elliott near New York's Metropolitan Museum. The story ends with a sudden development.
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King Edward
England
France
Mediterranean
Maxine Elliott
East 81St Street
New York
Metropolitan Museum
Baldewin
Globe's New Dress Draws Favorable Comment
The Globe reports positive reader and advertiser feedback on the new head type placed last week. It enhances headline readability and benefits display advertising, with merchants urged to discuss possibilities with advertising solicitors.
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Globe
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U.S
Bath State Department
Seville
Europe
Brooklyn
N. Y
Atlantic
Dick Merrill
Harry Richman
London
Merrill
Co & Com
Cal Farley
Russia
Bismarck
Frederick, the Great
Marchig
Singer
Berger
der Fuhrer
FHA
Long-Bell Lbr, Co
Carl Cliff
By Paul Harrison
Italy
Miss Dietrich
Miss Garbo
Adolfo DA Rosa
United Press
Lisbon
Arthur Brisbane
Brisbane
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