Buffkin Leads Sandies In Corsicana Victory 33 25
Capt Burl Bufkin bursts eight yards through the line in the final quarter as the Sandies overpower the Tigers 33 to 25 at Corsicana. Amarillo end Canaley blocks Tiger back Roas while Bengal quarterback Hornbeak mishits tackle and Wilson trails the play behind. White jerseys noted.
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Bufkin
Sandies
Tigers
Corsicana
Burl Bufkin
Canaley
Amarillo
Roas
Tiger
Hornbeak
Bengal
Wilson
Einstein on preventing war and US role
Arthur Brisbane surveys Professor Einstein’s call to avert European wars and US involvement. He sketches the risk of rapid conflict spreading to America, noting plans and incidents in Europe. The piece questions how the United States can prevent wars started abroad and avoid costly entanglements.
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Einstein
United States
Europe
France
Professor Einstein
Fairbanks Plans Long Hunt Trip Across Asia
Hollywood star Douglas Fairbanks will depart January 2 for Siam French Indo China and India to hunt big game. He will be accompanied by writer John Monk Saunders and director Victor Fleming. The party expects to be away several months.
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Hollywood
Douglas Fairbanks
Siam
French Indo- China
India
John Monk Saunders
Victor Fleming
Rout Spanish Rebels Halted by Government
In Spain, a second bid for power by rebels ended as the government claimed absolute control. Martial law was imposed after Alcala Zamora was proclaimed president of the Republic, and King Alfonso appeared to preserve the crown as government forces recaptured Cuatro Vientos airfield, ending the uprising with rebels put to flight.
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Associated Press
Spain
Alcala Zamora
Alfonso
Madrid
Leopoldo Mattos
Cuatro Vientos
Seek Farnum in Death Valley
Grizzled desert wanderers comb Death Valley for Ralph G. Farnum, New York theatrical agent, as one of his pack mules staggers into town exhausted. Readers are urged to turn to page 2 for updates on the search and outcomes.
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Farnum
Death Valley
The
Associated Press
Los Pangeles
Sons of the Desert
Ralph G. Barnum
New York
Mystery Fire Destroys Malibu Homes of 15 Stars
An explosion and blaze devastated Malibu Beach houses of 15 film stars in Los Angeles. Fire loss estimated at $800,000 as residents fled in night clothes. Firefighters battled three hours amid north wind. origin undetermined and mystery unsolved hours after containment. Stars named include Louise Fazenda and Oliver C Marsh.
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Malibu
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Malibu Beach
Louise Fazenda
Mark Prevost
Allen Dwan
George de Sylva
James Malcolm Taylor
Oliver C. Marsh
de Sylva
Lubbock Parachute Jumper Lies Injured After 2000 Foot Jump
Louis Tjaden an itinerant aerial daredevil from Bismarck North Dakota remained unconscious in a hospital after a parachute jump at an air circus. Doctors fear a fractured skull and brain concussion from a 2000 foot leap into a gale. He struck ground hard and was dragged 300 yards through mesquite before bystanders halted the wind driven chute.
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The
Associated Press
Lubbock
Louis Tjaden
Bismarck
N. D
Tjaden
Mandamus sought over general election returns in Texas
Austin Dec 15 Mandamus proceedings against County Judges who failed to make returns on general election amendments were ordered by the state canvassing board. Atty Gen Robert Lee Bobbitt to institute action after checks showed 24 counties did not file proper returns. several counties later found returns. Some Gray County amendments listed without indicating which vote applied.
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Associated Press
Austin
Atty
Robert Lee Bobbitt
Secretary of State
Hidalgo
Hopkins
Gray
Upshur
Navarry
Nolan
Young
Gray County
Potter County Courthouse construction eyed for Wednesday start
Contractor C. 8. Lambie says Amarillo crews will staff the project with local workers, basing the schedule on midweek groundwork. Excavation will begin, steel shipments are due in about 10 days, and the project costs 391,366 dollars. Trees on the site are being relocated to Tri-State Fair park.
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Potter County
Lambie
Tri-State Fair Park
Fillmore Street
Cold and Snow in Amarillo
United Press reports a cold north wind bringing winter weather to Texas and the Southwest. Snow covered most of Oklahoma and sprinkled the Texas Panhandle while forecasts predicted freezing temperatures across East and West Texas. Severe cold expected from Boise City to Houston with travel hampered by low ceilings and winds.
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United Press
Dallas
Texas
Southwest
Oklahoma
Texas Panhandle
United States Weather Bureau
East
West
East Texas
Gulf
Panhandle
Amarillo
Dalhart
Pampa
Sweetwater
Boise City
Miami
Okla
Oklahoma City
Houston
San Antonio
Plains Area Gets First General Snow报道
Amarillo and the Panhandle region report their first general snow of the season. Snow cover and travel impact noted across the area.
Kills Her Girl On Wedding Eve
Denver telegram reports Mrs Genia Prowant 48 shot her daughter Helen Hidinger 21 as she slept before the wedding. After the murder Mrs Prowant killed herself. Edward Prowant, Christina Prowant, and Florence Myers were in the adjoining kitchen at breakfast. Coroner rules murder and death by own action. No inquest.
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Denver
Genia Prowant
Helen Hidinger
Prowant
Edward Prowant
Christine Prowant
Florence Myers
Jury Selected To Try Bradley Celino In Assault Case
In Criminal District Court a jury pool formed for Bradley Celino, fourth of five men charged by a 12 year old girl with criminal assault. Seventh juror sworn in as proceedings run into the afternoon. Of three tried, one acquitted and two convicted, each given the minimum five year sentence. Columbia Missouri
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Bradley Celino
Criminal District Court
Unarmed Man Leads Trio to Mother's Home in Shootout
In Clarendon a man named T N Naylor surprised three burglars at his garage then marched them to his mother's house where the group was intercepted. One attacker shot Naylor during the confrontation. Naylor and his sister subdued him. A hired hand with a shotgun injured the fleeing suspect. Police seek identification and fingerprint analysis.
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the Globe
Clarendon
T. N. Naylor
Naylor
Joe Moss
Armarilio Police Department
Gold Seekers Flock to Scene Of Nevada Strike
Hundreds of gold fevered men and a few adventurous women rushed over sagebrush and alkali beds to the Nevada strike at Seven Troughs range Rabbit Hole district. A tent city sprang up and a saloon opened as the first business. Old miners staked claims hopeful of the new mine's vast potential after a quarter of a million dollars produced since last August.
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United Preen
Scossa
Nev
Nevada
Seven Trougha Range
Rabbit Hole
Great Black Rock Desert
Seven Troughs
Four I C C nominees approved by Senate committee
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee approved four of President Hoover's nominations to the power commission and postponed action on Frank R. McNinch. The confirmed members were George Otis Smith of Maine as chairman, Ralph B. Williamson of Washington, Marcel Garland of Louisiana, and Claude L. Draper of Wyoming.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Hoover
Power Commission
Frank R. McNinch
North Carolina
George Otis Smith
Maine
Ralph B. Williamson
Marcel Garland
Louisiana
Claude L. Draper
Wyoming
Senate resumes action on Jones maternity bill
Congress Today reports Senate resumes consideration of the Jones maternity measure while the House reviews the suspension calendar. Naval committee holds hearings on the building program as Immigration committee continues work on immigration suspension legislation. The Communist committee examines Boris Skvirsky of Amtorg Corporation in New York.
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Congress
United
Senate
House
Naval Committee
Immigration Committee
Communist Committee
Boris Skvirsky
Amtorg Corporation
Senate panel approves nominations amid potential floor opposition
The committee advanced several nominees with Williamson and Draper approved without objection while Garland drew 13 to 4 and Smith 11 to 1. Some members who abstained or did not vote against Smith signaled possible later Senate opposition.
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Senate
Williamson
Draper
Garland
Smith
Republicans press for quick vote on drought relief bill
In Washington on December 16 the House faced a test as Republicans aimed to block a Senate drought relief sum. Chairman Haugen prepared to seek suspension of rules for immediate consideration of a $30,000,000 agricultural draft. Speaker Longworth was thought likely to grant permission. A two thirds vote was required.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Haugen
Agriculture Committee
Longworth
Supreme Court Adjourns for Holidays until Jan 5
United Press reports the U S Supreme Court adjourned after the noon session for the holidays and will reconvene on January 5. Griggs ambulance noted with phone number 4311.
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United Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Griggs Ambulance
Plains Cities Tell I C C Why New T P Should Build Line
Haskell C. Davia of the I C C heard why a Texas & Pacific Northern route should pass through Littlefield Dimmitt Hereford Vega and the northern Lamb County towns. J P Staton of Hereford led as attorney with B S Rowe testifying to population growth and farm expansion while noting long rail drifts to current lines. Distances would shrink dramatically making North Lamb County farms more accessible and boosting grain movement amid rising wheat yields.
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Associated Prensa
Lubbock
Haskell C. Davia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Littlefield
Marth
Dimmitt
Hereford
Vega
Texas & Pacific Northern
J. P. Staton
Rowe
Staton
Lamb County
Texas & Pacific
Kanaan City
Fort Worth
Slaton
Deaf Smith County
Army Doctor Testifies At Shepard Trial
Maj. K. E. Strickler from Fort Riley testified in Maj. Charles A. Shepard's murder trial that Mrs. Zenana Shepard showed signs of alcohol poisoning the night she fell ill. He described odor of alcohol on her breath and symptoms. the defense sought to prove mercury poisoning instead.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kans
Dee
KE. J. Strickler
Fort Riley
Charles A. Shepard
Zenana Shepard
Major Strickler
Shepard
Grace Brandon
San Antonio
Zenana HH. Curtis
Strickler
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
Amarillo and vicinity forecast fair tonight and Tuesday. West Texas expects fair weather with a colder east portion and a hard freeze tonight. New Mexico also fair tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Today’s temperature extremes at 1 pm were 90 and 27. The sun will rise Tuesday at 7:48 and set at 6:87.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Alliance of police and gangsters at Capone sister’s wedding
In Cicero a police gangster alliance formed to prevent trouble at Mafalda Capone’s wedding to John J. Maritote attended by about 2000. Police arrested five guests for carrying guns as rumors spread of fortress like coronation by the Capone and Diamond families in a North Shore style celebration.
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Capone
United Press
Chicago
Cicero
Scarface al Capone
Mafalda
John J. Maritote
Frank Diamond
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Scarface al
Ralph Capone
North Shore
Bank of Mars Hill Closes for Depositor Protection
The Associated Press reports Mars Hill Bank of Mars Hill closed today. The bank held capital of 15000 dollars and surplus of 19000 with deposits around 108000 dollars. The director announced action was taken to safeguard depositors.
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Associated Press
Mars Hill
N. C
Bank of Mara Hill
Prince of Wales to Speak On Radio From London Tomorrow
New York December 15 AM radio listings note the Prince of Wales will deliver his third overseas address of the year, a 20 minute talk from Guildhall to be retransmitted by WABC and WJZ if conditions permit. Other programs include Saltzman on radio government, Mardi Gras on WABG, Holmes adventure, Rochester Civic Orchestra, and Virginia Gardiner Christmas play.
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C. EB. Butterfield
Associated Preax
New York
America
Prince of Wales
Amarillo
London
WABC
WJZ
Atlantic
Prince
Incorporated Sales Managers Association of
United Kingdom
Guildhall
Charles McK. Saltzman
Federal Radio Commission
WEAF
Mardi Gras
Helen Nusgent
Ben Alley
WABG
Chain
Crooked Man
Sherlock Holmes
WEAP
Rochester Civic Orchestra
WJZ Associates
Vincent Astor
Symphonic Rhythm Makers
Montana
Virginia Gardiner
Brad Browne
Wabc and
Colquit Davis Eludes Peace Officers In Texas Chase
Col quit Davis and his Indian companion elude officers after a morning sighting in a Mc Lean restaurant. A six member posse follows toward LeFors while the fugitives head toward Allanreed. The hunt continues as earlier violence ties the trio to a December 4 shooting and two Oklahoma holdups.
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Colquit Davis
Colquitt Davis
McLean
Allanreed
LeFors
Amarillo
Canyon
D. I. Davis
Colquit
D. I
Harold McCarrick
Wirt
Okla
Don Kiersey
Vernon Cass
Fox Sisters
Ardmore
Marie Fox
McCarrick
Davises
Oklahoma
Wichita
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R. J. Bell
Columbia
University of Missouri
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WDAG
Zeb Tucker
KGRS
Gloria Kaye
Bob Poole
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Joe
Chief Bomer
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