Mussolini pledges defense of Italian interests in Senate
Premier Mussolini told the Senate that Italian interests in Africa and Europe would be defended strenuously. The 59 word address was delivered before princes, cabinet members, and 6 royal family members amid EU wartime rhetoric and questions on peace talks with Britain and France.
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Hauptmann loses final appeal in Lindbergh case
Washington on December 9 the Supreme Court refused to review the conviction of Bruno Richard Hauptmann for the kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh baby, closing nearly the last avenue of escape from execution.
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Santa and the Queen of Fairy Steal Snow Mechanisms
In a snowy toyshop scene Santa crafts delicate spool dolls, bees, birds and a gold chain of twelve spools. A mysterious Moonbeam Queen appears, turns a wooden bee to gold, and steals the singing spools, vanishing without a trace as Santa and the others pursue into the night. Tomorrow The Tron Queen
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Slaying Case Opens Against H H Wachtendorf
Former deputy constable and East Tenth Avenue nightclub operator H H Wachtendorf goes on trial in 47th District Court for the fatal shooting of 29 year old R W Graves on September 18. A 300 man venue filled the county courthouse fourth floor as the case began. Graves, a produce house employee, was killed at the nightclub scene and Wachtendorf was arrested minutes after the shooting.
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Pat) Graves
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Banquet Tonight Honors Dr Thomsen After 25 Years
Amarillo observes the silver anniversary of Dr. R Thomsen’s arrival at Central Presbyterian Church with a 6:30 PM banquet in the Crystal Ballroom of the Herring Hotel. Reservations were closed at noon after plans expanded to seat 125 more guests. no admission without reservations.
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Wilbur C. Hawk
Film actress Carnelia Geraghty hurt in fall and war protests in China
Film actress Carnelia Geraghty told police she fell from a couch then rolled down stairs after waking unconscious at home. In Peiping, about two thousand Chinese students demonstrated for war on Japan and the autonomy bid for North China, amid preparations for a new Hopen-Chahar political council to govern the region.
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Report Shows Cotton Bales Total in 1935
Washington reports the 1935 crop total production estimated at 10,734,000 bales with ginnings to December 1 at 9,362,343 bales. Indicated lint yield is 188 pounds per acre on 27,331,000 cultivated acres after 19 percent abandonment from 27,872,000. 1934 production reached 9,639,000 bales.
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U.P
Fire Sweeps Kent Mine Trapping 56 Men Underground
A mine fire at Kent Mine near Edmonton traps 56 workers below ground after flames engulfed the hoist house. Efforts continue to evacuate via the air vent as rescue teams respond to the emergency.
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Traffic Violations Highlight City Enforcement Efforts
The report lists multiple infractions including wrong driving, double parking, overtime parking and running stop signs. It notes seven incidents of reckless driving and seven counts of speeding. Officers urge citizens to observe traffic regulations and be good road users.
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Clee
Amarillo hosts interstate highway meeting on 60 and 66
The opening session featured blistering denunciations of the Texas Highway Commission for failing to improve U S Highway 60 and 66 in the Texas Panhandle. Delegates urged the U S Bureau of Public Roads to close unpaved gaps promptly and planned to push similar resolutions in other states. Copies went to senators, congressmen, Gov Allred, and the state highway department. The groups pledged to press Washington for immediate paving and to carry out the aims through direct representation.
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Texas Panhandle
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Bay City Man Dies in Flood Crossing River
Water from Buffalo Bayou receded after flooding drenched over 100,000 acres in South Texas. Arnold Holub, 26, of Bay City, the only confirmed fatality, died attempting to cross near East Bernard on a bridge railing. Search efforts increased for several missing persons.
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Supreme Court to Hear Hoosac Mills Tax Case
The New Deal farm program faces a crucial test as the Supreme Court schedules oral arguments in the Hoosac Mills case challenging taxes on processors to fund farmer subsidies. The American Liberty League criticizes the Guffey Act as unconstitutional while Norris accuses utilities of seeking to paralyze defense of the utility holding company act. The National Labor Relations Board seeks swift court ruling on Wagner Act challenges regarding employer domination and the right to collective bargaining.
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Boos Break Up Industry Meet In Washington
The Industrial conference broke up amid boos as opponents urged to be heard in defense of industry critical of the New Deal. Maj. George Berry urged delegates to convene round table talks while P. P. Haake pressed for opposing voices to be heard during the proceedings.
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Alaska Japan Learns War Starts Two Die Praying
Arthur Brisbane notes editorials on air power and calls for strong U S air bases in Alaska highlighting General Mitchell claims the security of the United States in Asia hinges on Alaska. The column cites a plea for a major air base and critiques Washington neglect of air power.
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Roosevelt Celebrates Farm Aid At Chicago Meeting
President Roosevelt told the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Chicago that the administration’s farm relief program delivers just benefits to consumers and seeks justice in the common sense interpretation of the word. Governors Horner and Kelly welcomed him as 15,000 filled the amphitheater while Edward A. O Nea l introduced Secretary Wallace before the address ended with cheers.
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Weather forecast for Amarillo and nearby areas
Fair and colder tonight and Tuesday with low around 32. West Texas Panhandle fair and colder tonight, Tuesday partly cloudy and much colder in the north. New Mexico fair tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Temperatures today range from 34 to 51.
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Sabotage damages new navy cruiser at Fore River yards
Boston Evening American reports sabotage ruined the turbine reducing gears of the navy cruiser Quin cy at Fore River shipyards in Quincy. Cumulative damage and replacement costs may total about $200,000. Navy intelligence and department investigators probing the incident.
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