Plan Formed To Defend Hilo Water Supply From Mauna Loa
City officials and plantation owners urged Gov. PoinDexter to seek federal funds for 1,000 guards and volunteers. They would build a mountain road for supplies, mobilize 400 Civilian Conservation Corps workers, 200 RELA personnel, and call in the U.S. Army if needed to protect Hilo’s water source as lava flows threaten the Wailuku River and surrounding areas.
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Hilo
T. HL
Dee
U.P
W. B. Poindexter
National Guard
Civilian Conservation Corps
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Kilauea
U. S. Army
Wailuku
Leap Year Hunt Picks High-Profile Eligible Bachelors
Chicago reports a list of leading leap year bachelors as 1936 approaches. Notables include Frank Crowninshield editor of Vanity Fair, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, J Edgar Hoover, Rush D Hold, Turner Bat tle Jr, Melvin Purvis, Henry Horner, and Hollywood stars Dick Powell Fred MacMurray Randolph Scott Gene Raymond Nelson Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Collins
Chicago
New York
Washington
Hollywood
Frank Crowninshield
Vanity Fair
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Harvey Laden
Jimmy and
Woolworth Donahue
F. W. Woolworth
Barbara Hutton
J. Edgar Hoover
Rush D. Hold
West Virginia
Senate
Turner W. Battle, Jr
Secretary of Labor
North Carolina
Melvin’ Purvis
Dillinger
Arthor Metz
Milwaukee Road
Government ends new gold suit rights after Dec 31
Washington moves to bar further citizen suits for 1.69 dollar gold value on gold clause obligations. After today holders may not sue for full value though ongoing suits continue. Over 8 billion in such obligations remain outstanding, to be paid at basic value. A separate Supreme Court filing questions Congress to outlaw gold clauses on foreign debt issued here and owned abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
New York State
Congess
Pasadena Scalpers Face Ticket Market Crash
In Pasadena California on December 31 the Rose Bowl ticket market collapsed as a flood of tickets appeared for the first time since the Stanford Southern Methodist game. Ducefraudsters saw prices rise to 100 dollars for four dollar seats, then fall to seven fifty with few buyers. Weather threats and crowds dogged speculative activity while veteran scalpers lamented the glut and warned against overreaching profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Stanford
Southern Methodist
Ducat
Violence erupts as Cairo hosts International Surgical Congress
In Cairo the opening of the International Surgical Congress at the Cairo University building sparked clashes. British outriders guarding Premier Nessim Pasha were harassed by a crowd shouting anti British slogans. The justice minister was manhandled and the premier blocked from reaching the venue. Sir Miles Lampson and King Farouk canceled their attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
International Surgical Congress
Cairo University
Nessim Pasha
England
Egypt
Miles Lampson
King Faud
Operation Soon in Venture of Insull
Samuel Insull's new Associated Broadcasting Company ABC plans to operate within two months. The ABC chain will include 21 to 26 low power radio stations in Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
U.P
Samuel Insull
Affiliated Broadcasting Company
ABC
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Three Children Die as House Fire Rips Covington Home
In Covington Virginia three children died and seven others were burned or injured when a large frame house burned. An oil stove explosion trapped William Lacks 12 and his brother Lawrence 7 and their 2 year old sister, causing the fatal blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
U.P
William Lacks
Lawrence
Purvis In Auto Accident Near Atlanta
Melvin Purvis former federal agent and Dillinger foe escaped with bruises after a collision in Atlanta while en route to Birmingham. His car hit a vehicle driven by E W James of East Point. James was uninjured but Mrs James suffered minor injuries. Purvis had a bumped knee as his only serious hurt.
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Atlanta
Melvin Purvis
John Dillinger
Purvis
Timmonsville
S. C
Birmingham
Ala
E. W. James
East Point
James
Shriners Hold New Year Ceremonial at Masonic Temple
Shriners from the Panhandle gather for the Khiva Shrine New Year ceremony at the Masonic Temple. Rites start 8 PM with a 10 PM resume, 11:59 PM ball opening, continuing until dawn. Potentate N. H. Mohler sick at home, Hammock notes public open house with Carleton Scales Orchestra. admission $1 per couple for guests.
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Masonic Temple
Panhandle
George Stapleton
Khiva Shrine
N. H
Jake’ Mohler
Temple Ballroom
George Hammock
Khiva Entertainment Committee
Hammock
Carleton Scales
Shriners
United States Seeks Protection for Nine American Missionaries
The United States embassy in Peiping urged China’s foreign office to protect nine American missionaries menaced by a Communist army incursion into western Henan. The tense situation forced several missionaries to flee to the mountains as bandit activity increased. FHA Loans. Long-Bell Lbr, Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peiping
China
United States
Chinese Foreign Office
Henan
Ethiopians Claim Victory in Fight Against Italians
Dejazmatch Hailu Kebede reports to Haile Selassie that Ethiopian forces repelled Italian troops in a dawn to dusk battle. He cites 200 Italian infantry and 20 officers killed amid heavy cannon and machine gun fire, praising divine aid for the Lion of Judah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haile Selassie
Dejazmatch Hailu Kebede
Guffey Coal Act Declared Unconstitutional by Judge Reeves
In Kansas City Missouri on December 31 United Press reports Judge Albert L Reeves of the Federal District Court held the Guffey coal act invalid. He ruled the 15 percent tax on nonparticipating companies unconstitutional as it exceeds constitutional authority and coercively burdens the plaintiffs six Missouri coal firms seeking an injunction against enforcement of the act by internal revenue officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City. Mo
Albert L. Reeves
Federal District Court
Reeves
Congress
Guffey
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Missouri
Dan M. Nee
Internal Revenue
Gain in Silver Talk With Mexico
Secretary Morgenthau reported a successful preliminary talk with the Mexican silver delegation led by Eduardo Suarez. The two sides met for over an hour and planned further conferences later in the week, with Suarez staying in Washington for two to three days. Morgenthau hosts Suarez at dinner tomorrow night. members of the Congressional silver bloc will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morgenthau
Eduardo Suarez
Treasury
Suarez
Congressional Silver Bloc
Hoover to Address Nebraska on Farm Program
Herbert Hoover will discuss the administration's farm program in an address at the University of Nebraska coliseum. The January 16 event seats 8,000 and tickets will be distributed by Republican organizations across Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Herbert Hoover
University of Nebraska Coliseum
Lyle Jackson
Republican State Central Committee
New Year Outlook for Amarillo in 1936
City officials and business leaders look ahead to a prosperous 1936 as Amarillo prepares for new initiatives. Mayor Rogers envisions metal keys for delegations and solid cash management while Chamber figures stress cooperation and a bigger Tri-State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Time
Carl Hinton
Amarillo
Italian Askari Fight on Ethiopian Front Amid Preparations for New Year
The Northern sector sees intense clashes as Italian Askari units confront Ethiopian forces. A photo report shows Sergeant Abai Lakeum, 28 years in service, and a ritual grave, while Addis Ababa confirms an aerial bombing killed 9 Swedes and 23 Ethiopians of a Swedish Ethiopian ambulance unit near Dolo. Reinforcements arrive as Mussolini signals a sober New Year with special rations and wine for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Addis Ababa
Southern African Front
Ras Besta Demtu
Haile Selassie
Dolo
Italy
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Weather Outlook for Amarillo and West Texas
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with colder conditions. West Texas remains partly cloudy, cooler north and west portions, New Mexico mostly fair with snow possible in northwest areas tonight and Wednesday. Temperature extremes 33 and 46.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Free Guest Tickets Offer For New Year Show
Advertises placing a Want Ad to receive two free tickets to see Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler in Shipmates Forever starting New Year's Day at the Fair Theater. Emphasizes holiday timing and a holiday readers reach. Call 6262 to place ads.
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Lava
Bruno
Mauna Loa Volcano
Associated Preas
Lloyd Dehreas
Liverpool
Charles A. Lindberghs
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Cariff
Wales
Aubrey Neil Morgan
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindberghs
Morgan Home
Stamer American
Adelphi
Jon
Colonel Lindbergh
America
Rush D. Holt
Henry Horner
Case
Insull
John Maynard Lbr, Co
N.H. Mohler
FHA Loans
Long-Bell Lbr, Co
Arthur Brisbane
King Features Syndicate, Inc. International
Miss Duffy
Globe
Brisbane
Mexico
Hoover
Askari
Ray Rousseau
NEA Serv
Ice
NEA Service
Luc
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