Today by Arthur Brisbane and the pacifist view in Asia
The column argues pacifism is misdirected as China is unprepared against Japan, which sends battleships and aircraft to Shanghai. It notes U S attention to Asia and potential intervention if Japan threatens Australia or New Zealand. It cites Dr. Chen at the League of Nations and a Chevrolet pitch tying fear to economics.
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Amarillo Hosts Stage Run Of The House Beautiful
A touring troupe led by Ethel Intrepidi and John Griggs arrives to perform Channing Pollock's The House Beautiful at Municipal Auditorium with matinee at 2 15 and night show at 8 15 Tickets available at City Drug Store No 1 or the box office The play spans 30 years from 1901 to 1931 with 60 plus costumes and 20 scene changes in under six minutes.
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Amarillo
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Apollo Theater
Wilbur C. Hawk
Anti Freeze Fatal to Nine in Springfield
Four more deaths from drinking anti-freeze bring Springfield total to nine over three days. One victim was not expected to live.
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Mass
Chinese Halt Enemy Push in Chape Sector
Chinese guns from Woosung Fort reportedly sent a Japanese destroyer to the river bottom as defenders held the fort amid Japanese naval bombardment. British troops aboard a passing ship claimed the fort fired back, while shells touched U S Parrott and Texaco assets. Japanese planes reportedly bombed a nearby Chinese oil storage plant, starting a fire.
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China Accepts Terms Women and Children Leave Nanking
Evacuation of women and children from Nanking began by boat to Shanghai after China accepted the British American peace proposals. British consulate urged citizens to move, while U.S. consulate offered assistance. Japan’s stance on the five point plan unclear as talks aim to ease Shanghai danger and halt hostilities.
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China
Foreign Office
Oil Men Fight U S Gas Levy
Protests against a federal gasoline tax were presented to the House Ways and Means Committee by leaders of the American Petroleum Institute and allied groups. Witnesses argued the tax would harm merchant marine and business, while officials pressed for an import levy to aid government revenues and support domestic producers.
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Ways and Means
American Petroleum Institute
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Mariime Association
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Doctors Split Over Mrs Judd Sanity In Slay Case
Alienists disagree on Winnie Ruth Judd sanity after she confessed to killing Agnes Leroi and Hedvig Samuelson. Dr. Paul E Bowers testified the defendant is sane, provoking her to lunge at him as she was escorted from court. He noted she is in love with J J Halloran, a Phoenix lumberman and early case figure.
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Amarillo Rotarians to Visit Pampa for Ladies Night Banquet
More than 150 Amarillo Rotary Club members and their wives will be guests of the Pampa Rotary Club at a Thursday night banquet at the Baptist Church in Pampa. The Amarillo club will run the program as Pampa observes its annual Ladies Night. A round table meeting at the Amarillo Hotel Thursday noon will preserve attendance records for those unable to attend.
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Battleship Wyoming Ships In For Mardi Gras Festivities
The U. S. battleship Wyoming arrived at the Port of Galveston to take part in Mardi Gras events from February 6 through 9 and will stay in port until February 15.
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Penney Store Manager Dies in Amarillo
C. C. Gordon, long time J. C. Penney Store manager, died at his home 1028 Bowie Street at 1 PM after several days illness with pneumonia. He had been a resident of Amarillo for many years and was active in civic affairs. Quilt scraps. Ideal Mattress Co.
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Two Pilots Dead as Planes Suffer Weather Toll
AP reports two pilots killed and three planes missing after severe weather. John W. Sharpnack perished near Rio Vista in a snowstorm. Albert Devore fell to his death at Laredo. Francis Rust found critically injured near Marcellus. Century Pacific airliner, Bimini Airways craft, and Lt Hoffman’s service plane also linked to ongoing searches.
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Florida
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Japan Rejects Neutral Participation in Manchuria Talks
Tokyo reports Foreign Minister Kenzeki Yoshizawa after consulting Prince Saionji says Japan opposes any neutral role in Manchuria negotiations. He will present counter proposals to the powers involved, indicating modifications to points Japan finds unacceptable.
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Influenza Epidemic Hits Pampa Texas Schools
An influenza outbreak in Pampa Texas has struck 200 school children with an undetermined number of adults affected. Superintendent R. B. Fisher considered suspending classes to curb spread as city authorities moved to control the epidemic.
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influenza epidemic waning in Wichita Falls schools
In Wichita Falls an influenza outbreak has removed about 25 percent of the public school enrollment over the past ten days. On February 3 teachers and students were absent in similar numbers to the day before, while city physician Dr. R B Wolford noted about 450 charity patients and reported the epidemic may be easing.
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Weather Outlook for Amarillo and West Texas
Weather forecast shows unsettled and much colder conditions tonight with temperatures around 20 degrees above normal. Thursday will be partly to mostly cloudy with cooler highs, Panhandle forecast 16 to 20 above, southeast portions cooler and fair, New Mexico generally fair then colder tonight and Thursday. Temperature extremes today at 1 PM were 38 and 46.
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Japs Fall Back Before Chinese In Shanghai Battle
Chinese forces held off a Japanese assault at the Hongkow border in Shanghai and drove them back despite heavy fire and air bombardment. Concurrent fighting occurred at Chapei and Woosung forts as Japanese ships bombarded the area. casualties were announced for the Japanese while U.S. and other observers watched for peace.
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Planes unpacked from England shipment for China
Bulletin dispatches describe Chinese soldiers and engineers sorting and attempting to assemble air force equipment delivered from England 12 years ago. The 1920 order of 140 airplanes was never unpacked due to government disorganization but may still be salvageable.
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China
Ten Die and 200 Hurt in Santiago Quake
A strong earthquake in Santiago de Cuba killed ten and injured about two hundred, with over 700 Americans safe. Navy airmen aided relief from Guantanamo, and Havana reported the injured near three hundred as residents fled in darkness. Conditions described as reassuring amid widespread panic and disrupted services.
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