Germany weighs oil monopoly plan and foreign anger
Berlin reports a contemplated government monopoly of fuel oil in Germany possibly with Royal Dutch shell. Officials say secrecy hides attempts to secure Shell's position while Germany accelerates oil production from lignite and new wells near Hanover to cut foreign exchange dependence.
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Berlin
Germany
Royal Dutch Oil Company
Henri Deterding
Deterding
Shell
Sir Henri
London
Shell Oil
Hanover
Paramount Showcases Mrs Wiggs and Great Expectations
The Paramount bill today features Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch led by Pauline Lord with a color La Cucaracha short. The Texas theater presents Of Human Bondage with Leslie Howard and Bette Davis, while the Mission screens Great Expectations with Henry Hull Florence Reed and Phillips Holmes.
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Paramount
Mrs. Wiggs
Pauline Lord
W. C. Fielda
Steffi Dunn
Filmusical
Henry Hull
Florence Reed
Phillips Holmes
Texas
Leslie Howard
Bette Davia
The
Dickens
Jane Wyatt
Miss Reed
New York Stage
Magwitch
Charles Dickens
Fox Movietone News
White House Teas Hit By Storms And Sandwich Shortages
Storms keep guests away as Mrs Harold Ickes and Mrs Henry Wallace prepare to entertain at the White House. Iced streets delay 300 guests and a sandwich count remains unsettled. The piece also notes Roosevelt era anecdotes and social scenes among diplomatic and political figures.
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Sigrid Arne
Associated Press
Gio
Harold Ickes
Secretary of the Interior
Henry A. Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
Palestine To Open Shipping Service
The first Palestine owned ships of modern times will start service this month from Haifa. Two vessels named Mount Zion and Tell Aviv will fly the Palestine Maritime flag, with Jewish captains and crews. The ships will sail between Palestine, Con stance, and Trieste, reviving ancient maritime ties.
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Haifa
Palestine
Palcor
Mount Zion
Tell Aviv
Constanza
Trieste
Legion Officers Convene in Waco Texas Meeting
WACO Feb 11 Several hundred officers of American Legion posts from Texas met to discuss the bonus hospitalization and other veterans aid measures. National vice commander Quimby Melton and Texas commander H Miller Ainsworth urged immediate cash payment of the bonus. James A Edmond Post of Waco hosted with delegates attending a dance and reception.
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Waco
American Legion
Texas
Quimby Melto
Griffin
H. Miller Ainsworth
Luling
Melton
Economy League
Legion
James A. Edmond Post
Plan to Tighten Liquor Law Enforcement Expanded
A tri-party program linking the Treasury alcohol tax unit the New York State ABC board and New York City police, tested in New York, is likely to spread to other states. About 100 unemployed men and an equal number of police attended a New York School. Graduates canvassed liquor outlets and treasury officials reported several hundred violations found.
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Washington
New York
Treasury Department
New York State
ABC” Board of Liquor Control
New York City
Treasury
Boston sergeant wins prize for dramatic gambling bust
Sergeant Andrew Neeley nabbed nine men at an alleged gambling joint after puffing smoke through a keyhole. Believing a fire, those inside opened the door and the sergeant with another officer arrested them.
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Boston
Andrew Neeley
Neeley
Tunneling Route Found Into Czechoslovakia
Frontier police in Halmi Hungary uncovered a 15 mile tunnel that extended into Czechoslovakia. Scholars say it was likely dug by smugglers in medieval times.
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Halmi
Hungary
Czech unemployment rises in late 1934
Unemployment in Czechoslovakia climbed from 668,937 in October 1934 to 755,149 in December 1934. The December total was 3.2 percent lower than December 1933, indicating a year‑over‑year decline despite the month‑to‑month increase.
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Praha
Czechoslovakia
Three men nabbed at big still southwest of Fort Worth
Federal officers raided a farm six miles southwest of Fort Worth and seized a 400 gallon still 19 large vats 7000 gallons of mash and 146 gallons of whisky. Three men were captured and held for charging before a commissioner while agents dismantled the operation.
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Dallas
Fort, Worth
D.G. Coffman
W. E. Guinn
C. W. Pierce
W. W. Thompson
Fort Worth
Coffman
Walter
Guinn
Lee R. Smith
Tiny Stars In Big Show Of Oddities
The smallest stars of a big show arrive in Amarillo for Ripley’s Believe It or Not at 502 Polk Street. Lord Leo weighs 28 pounds and stands 21 inches. his wife weighs 31 pounds and stands 21 inches. The exhibit runs 10 am to 11 pm with school special showings 3:30 to 5:30 pm.
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Terday
Robert L. Ripley
Polk Street
Lord Leo
Kilgore Man Killed In Hit and Run Near Kilgore Gladewater
Lawrence Miles aged 26 was found dead beside the Kilgore Gladewater highway early Sunday Justice of the Peace H B Manley ruled he was killed by a hit and run driver. The body was mangled.
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Kilgore
Lawrence Miles
Kilgore-Gladewater
Jutice of the Peace
H. B. Manley
Seek Victims in Storm Area Grapeland Tex
Red Cross officials surveyed the tornado torn East Texas region for hospitalization needs as recovery accelerates. The storm left 12 dead and 23 seriously injured with 65 more hurt. 193 homes destroyed and 141 seriously damaged. Refugees housed in schools and by neighbors while permanent quarters are arranged. Colder weather and blocked roads hampered relief efforts.
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Grapeland
Tex
Red Cross
East Texas
A. L. Evans
Leon County
Modern Cure Promises Fast Relief for Kidney Ailments
The ad warns kidneys harbor 9 million filters and may suffer from neglect or harsh drugs. It promotes Cystex a doctor prescribed treatment claimed to work quickly for various kidney and bladder symptoms and guarantees a refund if not satisfied within a week.
Torn House and Roads Blocked After Severe Storm
A storm left a torn house and impassable roads with relief centered at the Archie Murray farm, 16 miles west. Ten black residents were killed and 31 houses demolished. In San Quentin prison the number of inmates taking educational courses rose from twenty to over 2,930 out of 6,000.
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Archie Murray
Here
San Quentin Prison
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