North wind shift and Panhandle fish hatchery plan noted
A northern air change is expected with winds then clouding up on Friday. A fish hatchery for the Panhandle is approved by Mrs. Hal Peck of the Texas Game and Fish Commission, to be built below City Lake with water drawn from City Lake and state supervision of construction.
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Panhandie
Hal Peck
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Peck
Panhandle
Game Commission
Northwest
Texas
Rogers
Mra
Peckix
Hemphill County
WPA Session to Discuss Farmer Aid
A WPA conference in Chicago will review Midwest drought relief as the third government step this week to aid farmers. Secretary Wallace and farm leaders agreed on an evergreen granary plan for crop control, while the Plains committee proposed a long range economic plan. Hopkins indicated WPA would absorb farmers from the Resettlement Administration for periods tied to crop spare time, then return them.
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Washington
Works Progress
Chicago
Wallace
Great Plains
Mississippi
Rockies
Rep. Nichols
Oklahoma
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
Resettlement Administration
Amarillo groups plan welcome for La Junta visitors
A noon meeting of the American Legion Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and civic clubs outlined plans to entertain Colorado visitors from La Junta. The goodwill trade trip will travel the Boise City Las Animas line by Santa Fe. If plans hold, the visitors will reach Amarillo about 2 30 Sunday afternoon, per wire to Floyd Sloan Hanson Post adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Amarillo
Lindberghs Begin North Africa Flight Stopover in Tunisia
Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh left Lindy Airport in Tunisia at 12 30 A M 5 30 A M G T for Tripoli where they will be hosted by Gen. Italo Ballo governor of Libya The pair rested an hour after crossing the Mediterranean from Palermo Sicily en route across North Africa
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Tunis
Tunisia
Charles A. Lindbergh
Tripoli
Italo Ballo
Libya
Lindberghs
Mediterranean
Palermo
Sicily
North Africa
Violinist Faces Death Row For Girl's Murder
Alfred Volckmann Jr. a 31 year old former Catskill church choir member from Ossining is scheduled for execution in Sing Sing tonight for the 1984 murder of 9 year old Helen Glenn. He asks prison officials to keep the radio on as he seeks consolation in music before death.
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Ossining
N. Y
Catskill Mountain
Sing Sing Sing
Alfred BE. Volckmann, Jr
Helen Glenn
Greenville
N.Y
Letters to Tack on Constitution and timber concerns
A reader criticizes government spending to conserve land and timber near Amarillo. The writer recalls lawyers pursuing constitutional defense and recalls past leaders involved with an outlaw group, claiming remnants remain in the city and influence pacers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Eusta
Jack Pate Improves After Auto Crash Near Hereford
Jack Pate, 19, injured in a Sunday night auto accident between Hereford and Canyon, is reported doing nicely at St. Anthony's Hospital. He sustained a broken leg and other serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pate
Hereford
Canyon
St. Anthony's Hospital
House votes to extend Texas oil proration law
The Texas House passed a bill 125 to 10 to extend the market demand oil proration law for two years from September 1. The measure now goes to the Senate for consideration in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
House of Representatives
Senate
Texas
Drive Begins to Obtain New Coal Law Revival
Washington February 11 A drive to revive the Guffey coal control act was launched today at the current session by prominent congressional Democrats seeking a new coal law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dalhart to Host ICC Hearing on Logan NM Wreck
Railway officials said M. Bell ICC representative would hold a hearing this afternoon on the Tuesday Logan New Mexico wreck that killed two crewmen. Fireman A B Sutton 40 of Dalhart and Engineer John Holm e died from the accident and each train crew member would be represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalhart
M. Bell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Logan
N. M
A. B. Sutton
John Holmi
Widow at 13 defends early marriage in Houston
Mrs. Clarice Lassiter, widow at 13 after marrying at 12 and becoming a mother, says she saw nothing wrong in her early marriage. She also approves the union of 12-year-old Leona Roshia and 19-year-old Stanley Backus of Watertown, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
U.P
Clarice Lassiter
Leona Roshia
Stanley Backus
Watertown
N. Y
Texas Estate Settlement Tied to 1928 Railroad Death Suit
The state of Texas lays claim to the estate of Don Fitzgerald killed while working with a railroad maintenance crew in 1928 as the basis for a county court suit. With no known heirs, Tom Lumpkin is appointed to represent the state to settle the estate which holds substantial cash deposits. The case opened yesterday and continues this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Fitzgerald
Here
Square Dance Tonight in Pampa With Hugh Roden Band
An old fashion square dance is set for tonight at High School Gym in Pampa. Hugh Roden and his Pampa string band will perform with a floor show, drawing a large crowd similar to the last event when over 450 couples attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pampa
Hugh Roden
Chamber of Commerce of
Roden
Five Year Suspended Sentence For Auto Theft
Glen Davis, a young Panhandle cowboy, pleaded guilty to an automobile theft charge and received a five year suspended sentence from District Judge C. Nelson Jr. Davis, arrested in Tulsa in December 1936, has been jailed since December 6 awaiting trial. An Amarillo girl and a Borger youth were released after Davis absolved them of involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Davis
Panhandle
C. Nelson, Jr
Davis
Amarillo
Tulsa
Kidney Detox Ad Claims Quick Relief and Money Back
An ad promises cleansing of acids and improved kidney function through a product touted as filtering 2 million tiny kidney tubes. It warns against harsh remedies and urges readers to call for a free sample and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bane of
America
Pelyre
Efply
Britain outlines two billion defense loan plan
London February 11. Neville Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that Britain plans to float a defense loan up to two billion dollars. A bill would be introduced to authorize borrowing or using realized surpluses for defense expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Methodist leaders prepare statewide drive against gambling
Texas Methodists organize to combat gambling and liquor law relaxation. A Fort Worth conference on missions is planned for April 12 to 14 as Bishop Hiram A. Boaz leads the commission on future work. The SMU meeting drafted a strong liquor and gambling resolution. Amelia Earhart departs for New York for a belated wedding anniversary with George Palmer Putnam, four days late due to weather.
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Dallas
U.P
Texas
Fort Worth
Hiram A. Boaz
Texas Methodism
Southern Methodist University
ST. Louis
Amelia Farhart
New York
George Palmer Putnam
West Coast
Democrats Plan Credit Style Banquet For 4000 Invites
The Democrats expect 4,000 invitations for a banquet at a hotel with only 1,100 seats. They will collect 25 dollars down and 25 dollars every two months until October to cover costs. Only 5 dollars of every 100 goes to food. the rest funds party expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delancey Street
Victory
Fred Wiesinger
Amarillo Central Labor Union backs Supreme Court changes
The Amarillo Central Labor Union representing 15 local labor groups endorses the proposed Supreme Court changes and sends telegrams of support to President Roosevelt Senators Connally and Sheppard and Congressman Jones. The union includes printers bricklayers carpenters culinary workers plumbers and barbers.
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Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Tom Connally
Morris Sheppard
Marvin Jones
Amarillo Central Labor Union
Amarillo
Central Labor Union
Brotherhood lodge backs Roosevelt on Supreme Court changes
Amarilla lodge members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen adopted resolutions at their semi monthly meeting last night praising President Roosevelt’s Supreme Court plan. Jeff Capehart, legislative representative of the trainmen, spoke on the issue.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen Lodge
Amarilla
President Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Jeff Capehart
Capehart criticizes Supreme Court over child labor amendment
Capehart urges Congressmen Jones Connally and Sheppard and Amarillo leaders Small and Little to back a child labor amendment. He says nine justices overstep in blocking remedial laws and links reform to judiciary revamping. He argues constitutional intent favors voter change through amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Jones
Tom Connally
Morris Sheppard
Roosevelt
Clint Small
G. H. Little
Amarillo
Capehart
Supreme Court
Kidnap Leader Walter McGee Sentenced to Life Inmate
Walter McGee, arrested in Amarillo, led a kidnap ring that seized Miss McElroy nearly four years ago for a $30,000 ransom. The victim was released unharmed after payment and most funds were recovered. McGee faced gallows but the court commuted the sentence to life imprisonment after Miss McElroy’s plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McGee
Amarillo
Miss McElroy
Kansas
McGee
GM raises pay five cents as strike ends in New York
The General Motors Corporation announced a five cent per hour raise for all plants amid a concluded strike. Governor Murphy declared the peace lasting with no force used, local organizers planned discussions in striker-held plants to explain the accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
General Motors Corporation Today
Murphy
William S. Knudsen
General Motors
Flint
Adolph Gehmer
GC I. O
Fisher
Chevrolet Motor Co
Evacuation Deferred Amid Mass Demonstrations
Germer stated the agreement contemplates delaying the actual evacuation possibly until Saturday or Sunday to allow large demonstrations. The plan focuses on timing to avoid immediate uproar while keeping to the acceptance terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germer
Lewis Called Labor Racketeer by House Rep Mason
Rep Noah M. Mason assailed President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers as a labor racketeer. Mason labeled Lewis the greatest labor royalist and warned that dividing labor into camps makes him dangerous to organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Washington
John L. Lewis
The
United Mine Workers
Noah M. Mason
Illinois
Mason
Legislature backs higher oil tax with no major opposition
Rep Jasper Reed of Texar Kana defends a straight production tax at 10 cents per barrel, saying the present 2 percent oil tax remains. Majors offered little resistance as committeemen noted a protest was dropped when the pension bill added 4 cents. Reed claimed independents opposed the 10 cent tax for majors, estimating his bill would pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Reed
Texarkana
Reed
Tax measures cap poll tax and oil revenue note
The document cites an annual revenue figure of 40 million dollars and projects 47,861,200 dollars per year from Texas oil production for February. It records a committee vote to set poll tax at one dollar, with current payment required at 1.50 or 1.75 in different counties. The revenue reduction is estimated at 500,000 dollars, with an 11 67 vote in favor of the reduction.
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Beeniae Ahe
Arth
Los Angeles
Boombay
Vermont
Cspita
New York
Philadelphia
Hove
Beng Dome
Twit
Feipe
Texas
Amarillo Home to consider long range upkeep plan
Mr Rand al outlines a plan to keep personal contact with the Home after a general repair program. Discussion of federal funds for repairs or a new building has stalled since WPA money requires government sponsorship. The Children’s Home is run by a board led by Ed Hardin and backed by endowed funds, which are inadequate for needed repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buch
Randal
Amarillo
Children’s Home
Ed Hardin
Thomson
Howard Paul
Modern Way to Ease Cold and Sore Throat Quickly
A quick treatment promotes Bayer Aspirin to fight fever and relieve cold pains. Internally two tablets. gargle with three crushed tablets dissolved in water for throat relief. Guidance suggests repeating as directed and to ask for Bayer Aspirin by full name at the druggist.
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Wes Itgard
Maxinet
Joe Louis
Sam Page
Opean
Chamber of Commerces
Ceramanine
Spectatera
Rhatipian
Janor Chamber
Canmere
Fr & P
Amarin Polite Arbor
Carnation
Woodman Heil
Sevenip Avenue
Tavioe
San Lansford
Eiverybody
Amarillo Country Club
Heywood Broun
Walter Winchell
Mamma
Ehipa
Alf Landon
Mattison
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Mattson
Anne
Gratia
Spain
James A. Garfield
General Hancock
Uncle Sam
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Mrs. Simpson
Monroe
U. 8
Tex Angeles
Seattle
At & Leading
Boston
Colorado
Lindys
A. J. Black
Farry
Panhandle Cowboy
Cruft
Africa
Britain
DEMOS
Bass
Maxwell House
KGNC
Elephant Luggage CO
Polk Street
Mgee
Committee For Industrial Reorganization
Calvert
Chance
Manhattan
Calvert's “Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
RAL Timgre
Louisville, KY
Chrysler
N.Y. C
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