Wheeler says army lacks modern combat planes in 1940
Senator Wheeler cites sources claiming the army has 639 planes on January 1, none suitable for modern warfare due to missing self sealing tanks or sufficient armor. He contrasts with secretary reports of 650 first line combat planes, calling most aircraft tactical rather than fighting types. Dr. Charles Beard warns the Britain aid bill risks U.S. involvement and outlines limits on credit and production.
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Wheeler
Great Britain
United States Army
Navy
Britain
Stimson
Montana
Charles A. Beard
Europe
Asia
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House
Beard
Denver Boiler Blast Injures 27 At Downtown Crossing
A Denver & Rio Grande Western locomotive boiler exploded in downtown Denver injuring 27. Ehalt escaped with minor injuries while 16 were taken to Denver General Hospital. Fire firemen described dazed victims as ambulances rushed to the scene. An additional derailment occurred near the Fort Worth & Denver freight house with no injuries.
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Denver
Colo
UPI
Denver & Rio Grande Western
George Ehalt
Union Station
Ehalt
Denver General Hospital
Ray Shaffer
First Fire Department
Shaffer
Fort Worth & Denver
Washington Congressman Targets Dies in Public Letter
Spokane report says Rep. Knute Hill accuses Rep. Dies of Texas of chasing publicity and money from the Dies committee work. The letter, released by American Legion Post No. 9 commander Jack Sams, cites Hill's reply to a post appeal for support. John Maynard Lumber Co.
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Spokane
Wash
Knute Hill
Washington
Rep. Dies
Texas
Hill
Jack ‘Ams
American Legion
Weather forecast for Amarillo and surrounding regions
The Weather Bureau forecast fair conditions for Amarillo tonight with a low around 30 and a fair tomorrow. West Texas shows fair skies with high clouds and light rain possible in the southwest mountains late Wednesday, and warmer conditions inland. New Mexico expects high cloudiness, possible light rain in extreme southwest late Wednesday, with warmth continuing into Wednesday. Temperature extremes noted: 24 hour minimum around 28 to 32, noon reading about 54.
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Amarillo
West Texas
100Th Meridian
New Mexico
Batista Arrests Chiefs to Halt Cuban Plot in 1940 Crisis
President Fulgencio Batista announced the arrest of army and navy chiefs to suppress a seditious plot aimed at overthrowing him. He suspended constitutional guarantees for five days, took command for hours, and replaced top security heads as armed forces secured utilities and public order. The Cuban Congress was set to meet within 48 hours as authorities pursue those involved.
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Associated Press
Havana
Fulgencio Batista
Navy
Batista
Camp Columbia
Army
Col
Manuel Lopez Migoya
National Police
Jose Pedraza
Angela Gonzalez
Pedraza
Provisional Army
Ramon Gutierez de Velazquez
Oriente
Oscar Diaz
Jesus Gomez Casas
Manuel Benitez
Matanzas
Bernardo Garcia
Garcia
Duchess of Windsor Facelift Denial Reaches Nassau Bureau
Captain Vyvyan Drury denied a New York report that the Duchess of Windsor had undergone a facelift between Christmas and New Year. The Nassau information bureau quoted Drury saying Dr I Daniel Shorell, claimed surgeon, was unknown locally or by Nassau authorities.
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New York
Duchess of Windsor
Vyvyan Drury
Duke of Windsor
Nassau, Bahamas
Drury
I. Daniel Shorell
Nassau
Texas House considers parimutuel betting on horse racing
A bill to reinstate parimutuel wagering on horse races was introduced in the Texas House with sponsors Reps. Bell Harris Hartzog and Dwyer. Tracks would be run by horse raisers and profits used to improve tracks. Revenue estimate is 2.5 million annually from a 5 percent take plus licenses and taxes. Gov. O Daniel opposes legalization. The House also strengthens weights and measures laws and investigates farm equipment price hikes.
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Austin
Texas
House of Representatives
John Bell
Cuero
Fred Harris
Dallas
Howard Hartzog
Port Lavaca
Pat Dwyer
San Antonio
House
A. H. King
Throckmorton
Senate
Jefferson County
State Safety Commission
Moonlight Recreation in Austin City Program
The editorial highlights Austin's expansive city funded recreation program featuring baseball, swimming, symphony music, contests, pageants, boating, bands, style shows and dramatics. It claims Austin built the world's finest recreation program for its citizens with city support and invites readers to read the Yesterday Today Tomorrow column for details.
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Austin
Japs Say Roosevelt Doesn't Want War
Tokyo, Feb 4. Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka told the house budget committee he did not believe President Roosevelt desired war with Japan and that he had not abandoned hope of improving Japanese American relations despite Tokyo's alliance with Germany and Italy. 25 years ago today, Feb 4, 1916, Zeppelin sank a British vessel. Frank Fisher.
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Tokyo
Yosuke Matsuoka
House Budget Committee
Roosevelt
Japan
Germany
Italy
Zeppelin Ginks
Frank Fisher
Cavalry Leader Urges New Knock-Out Fighting Force
Maj. Gen. Robert C. Richardson Jr. advocates a combined aviation mechanized and horse unit team to form a modern knock-out force. He argues aviation boosts mobility and firepower, enabling rapid strikes across varied terrain, and urges U.S. cavalry to train with light bombers for flexible operations.
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Washington
U.P
Robert C. Richardson, Jr
United States
First Cavalry Division
Ft. Bliss
Tex
Cavalry Journal
Richardson
Poland
Lowlands
France
Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Resigns Amid Axis ties
Sofia February 4. Agriculture Minister F Bagrianoff resigns after clashing with Premier Bogdan Philoff over allowing Nazi troops through Bulgaria. Bagrianoff, a known ally of Germany, was seen as a potential successor to Philoff, and Philoff assumes the portfolio.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
F. Bagrianoff
Germany
Bogdan Philoff
Bagrianoff
Philoff
Weather report notes little change in temperature
Mr Collman reports the same conditions with a low of 27 degrees and a high of 60. Tonight's low 28 with a west wind 5 to 10 miles per hour. Weather settled with nothing brewing.
Explosion wrecks three Marlin brick stores
A mysterious blast in Marlin damaged three brick buildings in the business district and left a fourth ravaged by fire. No injuries are reported as investigators probe the cause of the explosion and ensuing blaze.
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Marlin
Prize Wins for J. T. Swink Story in News Tip Contest
The article notes J. T. Swink of 305 Taylor Street won the weekly news tip contest with a story about a blackout wreck at Grand Avenue and Highway 66, earning $5. Lucille Hogge of 1004 Taylor Street claimed second with a tip on a cattalo calf birth, winning $3. L. T. Manning received third with a runaway horse and wagon tale. Other contributors include Betty Wright, Lee Shores, Nancy Lou Meyer, Sidney Neal, Edwin Garner, Mrs. Ernest Gaines, Joe Witt, and Mrs. Jean Winningham.
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Grand Avenue
Highway 66
J. T. Swink
Taylor Street
Lucille Hogge
L. T. Manning
Butler Field
Betty Wright
Tyler Street
Lee Shores
Madison Dining Room
Nancy Lou Meyer
Bowie Street
Sidney Neal
Polk Street
Edwin Garner
East Third Avenue
Ernest
Gaines
Harrison Street
Joe Witt
Court House
Jean Winningham
West Twelfth Avenue
RAF Blasts Tripoli as Troops Near Bengasi
CAIRO Feb 4 The RAF attacked Tripoli as Australian ground forces moved toward Bengasi. In East Africa British forces pushed into Eritrea Ethiopia and Somalia, aiming to crush Italian resistance before spring rains. British and German losses mounted at sea as Mussolini and Hitler announced torpedo and aerial strikes.
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Associated Press
Cairo
Egypt
Tripoli
Bengasi
East Africa
Derna
Middle East High Command
Rodolfo Graziani
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Somalijland
Sudan
Kenya
Italy
Barento
Gondar
Dukana
Lake Rudolf
Rome
Berlin
Hitler
Mussolini
Red Sea
China ready to fight Japan indefinitely if U S aid continues
Hong Kong February 4 China declares willingness to sustain war against Japan indefinitely and to go on the offensive if American aid remains forthcoming. Confidence grows as U S assistance and Soviet aid bolster Chinese resolve amid internal economic and political strains. USSR aid steadier than expected, no fear of Russo Japanese rapprochement.
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John R. Morris
Hong Kong
U.P
China
Japan
Anina
Russia
South Pacific
U. S
U.S
Chiang Kai-Shek
Europe
French Admiral Darlan to Vichy with Laval talks
Admiral Jean Darlan left Paris for Vichy to carry a message from Laval after their talks on Laval returning to power. Laval’s supporters seek broad authority including foreign minister post and control of negotiations with Germany, information services, and police.
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Vichy
France
Jean Darlan
Paris
Pierre Laval
Laval
Darlan
Philippe Petain
Ime
Friends
Petain
Germany
Police
National Council of 51
Welfare Board Is Defended by Fort Worth Chairman
Marvin Leonard of Fort Worth, chairman, testified before a Senate investigation into old age assistance administration. He defended the policies and actions of the state public welfare board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Senate
Old Age Assistance Administration
Marvin Leonard
Fort Worth
State Public Welfare Board
Funeral in Plainview for Col. R. P. Smyth
Funeral services were held in Plainview today for Col. R. P. Smyth age 85 a longtime civic leader. Masonic Eastern Star and military honors were included in the service.
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Plainview
Col. R. P. Smyth
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Congress
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John Maynard Lbr. Co
U. S. Weather Bureau
Newby’s
Royal Portable
Neely-Greenhill-Lowndes Insurance
Russell Stationery Co
Wally
W. Lee O’daniel
Justice Court
Mr. Collman
RAF
High Command
Brest
English Channel
London
East Anglia
R. P. Smyth
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