Banks Jones Returns to Amarillo
Banks Jones former city engineer of Amarillo has returned from a long stay in Mexico and plans to spend summers in Amarillo and San Antonio. He praised Mexican roadwork irrigation and education while noting safety and polite, accommodating people.
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Banks Jones
Amarillo
Mexico
San Antonio
Jones
Republic
United States
Mexico City
Columbia
Pacific Northwest
Chihuahua
San Luis Valley
Appeals Court Keeps Judge in Oil Case Victory
The U S circuit court of appeals denied the government plea that Federal Judge Patrick Stone acted without authority in dismissing 11 defendants guilty of conspiracy to fix Midwest gasoline prices in Madison Wisconsin. Stone said he reserved the right to grant dismissals and the government had been warned.
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Chicago
U.P
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Patrick Stone
Madison
Wis
Midwest
House Denies O'Daniel Control in Pen Probe
In Austin the House rejected allowing Governor W. Lee O'Daniel to name part of a prison investigation committee but created a legislative panel for the inquiry. The plan needs Senate approval to take effect. O'Daniel's role sparked debate as opponents argued his voice is improper. The measure would form a 6 member House and 3 member Senate committee. The House also adopted a resolution inviting him to a transactions tax hearing, which he may not attend. Additionally, a legal ruling upheld a $900,000 pension warrant and debates over funding taxes continued with pro pension advocates planning a parade to the capitol. The land vacancy law faced hearings, and a Senate resolution urged Congress to curb freight-rate discrimination, with Thompson heading to Washington to press for reductions.
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House of Representatives
W. Lee O’daniel
Senate
O'Daniel
House
J. K. Russell
Cleburne
Gerald C. Mann
State Old Age Assistance Administration
Texas Pension Association
Texas
State Capitol
Chislers
House Land Committee
Paris Smith
Matagorda
United States Congress
Southwest
George Moffett
Chillicothe
Erenest O. ‘Thompson
Washington
Thompson
Britain to Recognize Nationalist Spain in Principle
London February 15 British cabinet decided in principle to recognize the Spanish Nationalist government led by General Franco, with actual recognition delayed for further consultations with France. Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax presented a report favoring recognition, while Britain weighs public opinion in Britain France the United States before acting. Prime Minister Chamberlain said Hitler told him in Munich he would withdraw troops from Spain if others do the same.
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France
Lord Halifax
Francisco Franco
Britain
United States
House of Commons
Neville Chamberlain
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Munich
Spain
High Court Reverses Death Penalty for Johnson
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the death sentence of J. D. Johnson, a Black man convicted of criminal assault in Harrison County. Prosecution was dismissed for errors including the long gap since a Black grand juror served, and trial procedures were found faulty. Johnson faced charges from an April 9, 1938 incident involving a white woman.
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Austin
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
J.D. Johnson
Harrison County
Johnson
Vermont Moves to Allow Sunday Movies by Vote
Vermont clears the way for Sunday cinema and other events by letting communities vote on permitting films lectures and concerts on Sundays. Five Burlington residents seek the first vote before the March 7 town meetings.
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Montpeiler
Vermont
George D. Aiken
Green Mountain
New Mail Route Expands in Bivins No 2 Area
More than a score of new homes in Bivins No 2 received mail service for the first time this morning. Henry Tyler, superintendent of mails, said Lipscomb Street and Parker Street from Fifteenth Avenue to Eighteenth Avenue were added to a growing route. Postmaster W D DeGrassi noted Amarillo districts are expanding and routes require inspection before opening or extension.
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Henry Tyler
Lipscomb Street
Parker Street
Fifteenth Avenue
Eighteenth Avenue
Amarillo
W. D. DeGrassi
Flu Outbreak Follows Storm Across Midwest
Health authorities report a secondary outbreak of mild influenza and severe colds causing school shutdowns in several midwestern communities. Most cases are in Illinois Indiana and Michigan along a broad eastward path similar to the winter storm route. In Illinois alone about 3 000 cases have been reported among students.
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U.P
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Texas
South Carolina
Virginia
New York
New England
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West
Kansas
Missouri
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Work Draft Order Issued by Nazi Field Marshall
Berlin reports Field Marshal Goering has empowered the labor office to draft any worker for duties deemed urgent for the state. Germans and foreigners excepted may be drafted, with employers required to grant leave and reinstate them after service. Wages during absence may differ from the original post.
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Berlin
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Federal Labor Office
Germany
Goering
Hungarian Premier Resigns Over Jewish Ancestry Claim
Bela Imredy, premier of Hungary, announced his resignation citing his grandmother’s Jewish ancestry as the reason. The move follows intensified anti Semitic sentiment and political pressure within Budapest.
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Hungary
U.P
Bela Imredy
Italian Consulate in Corsica Guarded Amid Protests
In Ajaccio Corsica February 15 police guarded the Italian consulate after demonstrations against Fascist demands in France. Demonstrators shattered windows and chanted French songs while banners cited Italian press claims of Italy's natural aspirations and Corsica being handed over.
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Corsica
France
Italy
Aviation School at Tech Urged as Training Site
Rep. Mahon of Texas urged that Texas Tech at Lubbock be chosen for civilian pilot training if the presidents defense program proceeds. He noted West Texas geography climate and existing tech courses as advantages as the plan envisions $10 million yearly for 20 000 reserve pilots across about 30 schools nationwide.
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Washington
Rep. Mahon
Texas
Texas Technological College
Lubbock
E. J. Noble
Civil Aeronautics Authority
West Texas
Mahon
Weather Update From Mr Collman
Mr Collman notes the weather is mild and unsettled with warming tonight then cooler conditions tomorrow. Light winds and little dust are expected as the region cools, with near freezing lows at night and temperatures around 32 degrees anticipated today.
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Mr. Collman
Distribution Restarts on Expropriated Coffee Plantations
Government engineers have begun distribution to peas ants of about 125000 acres of expropriated German French and British owned coffee plantations in Tapachula Chiapas Mexico on February 15.
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Tapachula
Chiapas
Mexico
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
Amarillo and vicinity: fair and slightly warmer tonight. Thursday fair and slightly colder. West Texas: fair. warmer east and north tonight, Thursday fair and colder Panhandle. New Mexico partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. warmer west and north portions tonight. Temperature extremes: maximum 53, minimum 30. Insurance! See Neely-Greenhill Agey.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
Washington awaits king and queen social splash
Washington braces for a royal visit this spring as the King and Queen of England are expected to draw the city’s largest social gathering in years. The event promises high society attention from political figures and prominent Washingtonians.
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Sigrid Arne
Washington
England
Washington preps for King and Queen of England visits
The article notes Washington social leaders plan for the June arrival of the King and Queen of England. Two White House suites will host the royal couple with Monroe room as a lounge. A state dinner for about 90 guests is planned as a highlight.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelts
New York
Monroe
Spain
Victoria
State Department
Monroe Room
Senate Debate Over FDR Dictator Method Sparks War Charge
Senator Hiram Johnson accuses the administration of pursuing the method of dictators in secret policy while the Senate Military Affairs Committee resumes probes into government aid to a French air mission ordering American planes. The embassy cites orders totaling about 700 aircraft from four manufacturers with motors from Pratt Whitney. Admirals Leahy and Kraus testify as the inquiry continues.
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UPR
Roosevelt
Senate
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Johnson
Senate Military Affairs Committee
North American Aviation Corp
Martin
Prance
Senate Committee
Supreme Court seating chaos sparks bids for new justices
The article humorously chronicles changes in Supreme Court seating as rooms and lighting are altered after shifts due to a proposed enlargement bill. It notes Justice Brandeis and others objecting to changes, and mentions President Roosevelt's potential future appointee and court expansion debates.
Loan Ruling Is Reversed by Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court held Fort Worth's personal loan licensing ordinance unconstitutional. The ruling reversed lower courts and sent the case back for rehearing. The decision cites that penalties for usury are exclusively a legislative power. The ordinance tied licensing to fines and license forfeiture and barred lenders from contacting a borrower’s employer to harass.
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State Supreme Court
Fort Worth
L. Berry
Richard Critz
District Court
Court of Civil Appeals
Minister to China Charles R. Crane Dies in California
Charles R. Crane former minister to China in 1920 1921 died suddenly in Palm Springs California from pneumonia at his winter home He was a Chicago business leader and former diplomat who also served in Turkey and Russia under President Wilson His sister Mrs Kate Crane Gartz rushed to Palm Springs after the death was announced ALTADENA California Feb 15
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California
Altadena
Calif
Charles R. Crane
Palm Springs
Chicago
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Kate Crane Gartz
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Russia
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Dogs Wake slow and steady say experts in health advice
Dr. William A. O'Brien of the University of Minnesota urges people over 40 to mimic dogs waking with gentle stretches and patience. He warns against cold showers and heavy exercise as heart risks and says regular rest maintains youth. He notes scholarship athletes do not live longer than other students and warns that fatigue and laziness accelerate aging.
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Kansas City
U.P
William A. O’brien
University of Minnesota
Dr. O’brien
O’brien
Amarillo Fire Insurance Credit Could Change Costs
The Amarillo News reports that annual fire insurance savings for Amarillo property owners may rise from 75000 to 101000 dollars due to a 20 percent credit. Fire Marshal Ed Spann notes Amarillo keeps a good fire record credit for another year but could face a debit up to 15 percent.
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Amarillo
Ed Spann
Open Store After Robbery Attempt Ends Calm
Amarillo police found a furniture store at 401 Taylor Street with the door and safe open but money undisturbed. The manager was contacted and reported everything in order, noting the scene as O K on the blotter.
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Amarillo
Taylor Street
Naval aviation bill okays Guam base expansion
The House naval committee rejected a move to drop Guam from the aviation bill by 15 to 5 and then approved the measure authorizing 68.4 million dollars for new and expanded bases. Admiral Cook defended Guam dredging and construction as vital for a Far Pacific air scouting outpost protecting U S from threats from Australia to Kamchatka. The bill plans new facilities or expansion in Alaska, the Caribbean and the Pacific.
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House Naval Committee
Pacific
Guam
Arthur B. Cook
Cook
Navy
Far Pacific
United States
Australia
Kamchatka Peninsula
Russia
Naval Air
Alaska
Caribbean
Police Investigate Flickering Lights At Headquarters
In Indianapolis on February 15 police found a man in front of an office door flicking electric wall switches after reports of flickering lobby lights. He demanded odd questions about an ellavasser and claimed to have been ringing for one.
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Indianapolis
Headquarters
Ellavasser
Roosevelt Absent From Desk Sixth Day Over Illness
President Roosevelt continues convalescing from grippe and stays away from the desk for the sixth consecutive day in Washington.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Procurement Officer Arthur Shea Dies in Amarillo
Arthur P. Shea regional procurement officer for the Soil Conservation Service died at a local hospital at age 38 after sudden illness at his Herring Hotel residence. He came from Washington, D C to Amarillo in 1936. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Cathedral with burial planned in Manchester New Hampshire. pallbearers named.
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Arthur P. Shea
Soil Conservation Service
Shea
Herring Hotel
Amarillo
Washington, D. C
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Rev. Benasac
T. Si
Grand Jury Reconvenes in Potter County Session
The Potter County grand jury reconvened today, resuming its investigative duties. Prosecutors and jurors gathered for proceedings at the county courthouse as witnesses are expected to appear in coming weeks.
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Potter County
Seabiscuit Out After Hobbling at Santa Anita
Seabiscuit’s racing career is reportedly finished as track observers at Santa Anita believe a stiffened knee will end his season. The handicap champion was seen hobbling while being walked around the Charles S. Howard barn.
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Cal
U.P
Seabiscuit
Charles S. Howard
Santa Anita Track
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