Dixie leaders fence Roosevelt in for nomination
Atlanta reports the South remains split over Roosevelt with Dixie leaders pledging solid support yet church groups opposing a wet candidate. Roosevelt’s Warm Springs visits are described as strengthening his bid while the region’s dry stance looms as a barrier to a smooth first ballot victory in 1932.
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Atlanta
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
New York State
Dixie
South
Herbert Hoover
Death of Mother Cancels Christmas Plans
Mrs. T. C. Mann aged 58 died from burns suffered when gasoline spilled on a bathroom floor exploded, igniting her clothing. Her husband is an attorney. Neighbor John Eads helped fight the flames as Mann tried to wipe up the spill with a map. Her children Tom and Bessie, Baylor students, were home for the holidays.
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Lee Ye Laredo
Tex
U.P
T. C. Mann
Burns
Tom
Bessie
Baylor
Rock light that floats on water discovered in Switzerland
Switzerland develops a sponge like rock light in a new material that floats on water and remains buoyant. The lightweight rock aims to combine durability with buoyancy for potential industrial uses.
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Switzerland
Spain Celebrates Christmas Despite Hard Times
Madrid reports a democratic holiday mood as Spaniards, even those strained by economy, purchase lottery tickets and festive foods for Noche buena. Homes display nativity scenes while public ceremonies dwindle and Three Wise Kings Day remains a gala tradition.
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Madrid
U.P
Spain
Santa Claus in Lockup After Panhandle Mixup
A man claiming to be Santa Claus spent the night in jail after a chaotic mix up in the Panhandle. He complained he should be working a Christmas Eve gig, but police dismissed the claim noting Christmas comes around yearly.
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the Panhandle
Santa Claus
Snowfall Helps Big Bend Stock In Pecos Area
December 25 report notes eight inch snow blanketing Big Bend area in Pecos improving stock conditions and outlook for local ranches and farms.
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Pecos
Winter range outlook bright in Big Bend country
Cattle will enter winter and spring in excellent condition as grass improves past years. Davis Mountain range reports heavy snowfall and ranchers anticipate knee high grass, turning highlands into prime pasture land for cattle.
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Big Bend
Davis Mountain Ranges
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Turkey
Toledo
Alicante
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GE. Jones Electric Co
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Panhandle
Merry Christmas
Amarillo
W. A. Barlow
Burrus Panhandle Elevators
Henneman Grain & Seed CO
Martin-Lane Grain CO
Kearns Grain & Seed CO
Lester Stone
J.N. Beasley
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Amarillo Grain Exchange
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N.S. Griggs & Sons
Santa Fe
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Dallas, Tex
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FT. Worth, Tex
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