Winter Blast Across Texas Stuns States As Cold Hits Deep
Winter weather sweeps Texas and the central U S with subzero lows in Amarillo Paris and Lubbock and freezes Dallas Fort Worth Houston and San Antonio. Winds up to 50 mph lash East Texas oil fields and ice coats five states as rail service slows and drivers face hazardous highways.
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Marvin Jones Defends Head of Farm Acts
In Washington the House heard Rep Treadway call for Secretary Wallace impeachment over a tax ruling. Rep Marvin Jones of Amarillo replied that Treadway is engaging in carp ing criticism and urged judging officials by record, not a single remark.
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Supreme Court
Hamlin Jury Still Out In Second Hamlin Murder Trial
Jurors deliberated less than two hours after a late-night start in the Hamlin murder case. Special Prosecutor E. A. Simpson delivered the closing argument for the state in the hammer slaying of Irene Hare of Amarillo.
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Amarillo
Simpson
Jimmie Witherspoon
Senate votes to repeal Bankhead Cotton Control Act
Washington February 4 Senate approves a brief bill repealing the Bankhead Cotton Control Act the Kerr Smith Tobacco Control Act and the Potato Control Act amid pressure from President Roosevelt to end wartime price controls.
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Vargas Gomez Sinking Off Argentina Claims 19 Drown
Nineteen people drowned when the passenger ship Vargas Gomez sank off Corrientes Argentina today. Rescue efforts continued as officials investigated the cause and scope of the disaster reported by local authorities.
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Weather Outlook for Amarillo and West Texas
Forecast maps show fair and warmer conditions for Amarillo tonight and Wednesday with lows near 14 degrees. Panhandle mostly partly cloudy with milder nights, southeast area freezing tonight, and warmer conditions in north and east portions by Wednesday. New Mexico expected generally fair in the south with continued cold tonight and slight warmth Wednesday. Plus a line about bottle buy request at 320 W 4th.
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Brisbane Foresees War Costs and Vows for Peace
Arthur Brisbane notes in The Globe that treasury tallies show forty five billion two hundred million dollars spent on World War I to date including the soldiers bonus. He argues the pension costs will be many billions more and says the war was unnecessary and the nation remains unharmed aside from debt and nerves.
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Governor Horner Forms Inquiry Panel After Loeb Death
Governor Horner named a 16 member commission to probe general prison conditions in response to charges of lax administration following the death of Richard Loeb at Stateville. The inquiry could begin promptly as experts from varied fields are asked to reply immediately. A Will County grand jury is to consider whether Loeb was killed in a deliberate murder plot or in a private fight with convict James Day, who admitted 56 razor slashes but claimed self defense. State welfare director A L Bowen discussed the Loeb affair with the governor for five hours.
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Amarillo Goodfellows Provide Hot Noon Meals for 900 Children
Nine hundred school children in Amarillo received hot meals at lunch for the first time in weeks. Food from local stores, prepared by school cafeterias with WPA and NYA help, was rationed by principals and teachers using cards or check lists.
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Controversy Rocks Young GOP at National Convention
Republican leaders plan to urge Senate panel to probe relief funds use for political aims amid internal clashes. The Lashed by factions, Young Republican leaders backed Bradley for executive chair as Carton balked at a unanimous vote. Daniel Morgan's Capitol visit fuels Borah primary talk in Ohio amid party rifts.
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Italy Likely to Quit League If Oil Embargo Is Pledged
Italian circles reported that Rome would leave the League of Nations if an oil embargo were imposed as punishment for Ethiopia. Italians doubted embargo effectiveness but warned the move would be a hostile gesture likely to fracture League unity.
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Third party plan urged to aid Al Smith against Roosevelt
Liberty League backers push a conservative third party to draw votes from Roosevelt and pave the way for Al Smith as its presidential candidate. Rumors say Smith would accept if urged, with other figures like Ritchie and Ely as possible nominees. White House circles reportedly believe the scheme could broaden dissident support among Democrats, though Smith has denied pursuing a nomination.
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al Smith
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Striking Pekin Labor Faces Troops as City Grinds to Standstill
In Pekin Illinois union workers launched a general strike led by the trades assembly after a two week distillery walkout. Sheriff Goar sought federal National Guard aid as 600 workers faced 90 strike breakers at the American Distilling plant amid arrests and a blizzard.
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Backing by Bankers in World War I Loan Debates
The Senate munitions committee examined Allied use of first US funds, seeking proof that American private bankers were paid from loans. J P Morgan attended re opened testimony with Morgan partners noting the loans owed to bankers totaled 2 262 000 000 and that funds were used to meet war emergencies despite treasury objections.
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Rioting Erupts During Curacao Oil Strike
In Willemstaal Curacao on February 4 rioting flared as oil refinery workers strike for higher pay. Several strikers and one policeman were wounded in the clashes.
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Howard faces murder case in Potter County jail
A 17 year old, charged with the murder of his former step father Ray Howard, is held in Potter County jail as grand jury prepares to act. The shooting occurred outside Green Hut near the Tri-State Fair grounds at 7 20 p m. He surrendered after returning the shotgun to his home and confessing the act to police.
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Joe” Taylor
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Shortage of rental ads prompts appeals to landlords
The Globe and News urges Amarillo landlords with vacancies to place rental ads due to a shortage of available properties. It notes renters rely on ads to find units and advises starting an ad in the next issue to avoid daily rental losses. Call your rental Want Ad to 6262.
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Amarillo
Socony-Vacuum Oil Declares Higher Dividend
Socony Vacuum Oil Co of New York raised its semi annual dividend to 20 cents a common share from 15 cents. The March 16 payment is for stock recorded February 19. Previously 15 cent dividends were paid in September and March, with four 15 cent quarterly distributions in 1934.
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Socony- Vacuum Oil Co
New York Millinery Workers Strike Hits 400 Shops
Twenty thousand millinery workers walked out in New York City as part of three threatened strikes. Elevator operators and building service workers were expected to join, with 105000 garment workers threatening a walkout. Police guarded districts as owners set up strike breaker staffing.
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Garner Promises Dinner Surprises at White House Dinner
Vice President and Mrs. Garner pledge surprises at a formal dinner for President Roosevelt and their wives. Garner hints one surprise comes from Texas and another from California, saying even the President will be surprised. In past years Will Rogers was the featured guest at these Garner dinners.
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Farmer's Future Rosy Says Parley Speaker
H. K. Nelson of the Minneapolis-Moline Power Implement Company spoke at the Panhandle Hardware and Implement Association convention. He predicted a confident 1936 for American farmers, stating AAA concerns would be addressed with new plans and that government benefits comprised only 7.4 percent of 1935 farm income.
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