Senate Delays Veterans Loan Relief Amid Rules Clash
A Senate stalemate blocked quick action on the veterans loan relief bill as rules prevent immediate floor consideration after House passage 363 to 39. Supporters aim for a vote tomorrow while debates focus on loan rates and potential amendments.
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Francis M. Stephenson
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Mellon
Dill
White House
Congress
Steady Rains Bring Hope to Panhandle Crops
Persistent rains across the Panhandle boost moisture for wheat fields and pastures after a dry spell. P C Bennett of the Chamber of Commerce notes improved conditions though overall rainfall remains light. Amarillo reports 12 inches and rail lines note similar totals. Roads are slippery but passable as buses run near schedule. forecasters expect fair weather tonight and Wednesday.
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P. C. Bennett
Agriculture Department
The
Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Panhandle Auto Club
Censorship in Spain Amid Move Toward Military Rule
Madrid reports a factional crisis as King Alfonso XIII allegedly plans to quit the throne. Reformist leader Melquiades Alvarez declines premiership while Jose Antonio Sanchez Guerra fails to form a Liberal government. Armed units move toward Madrid with guards mobilized and troops held ready.
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Melquiades Alvarez
Reformist
Spain
Alfonso
Jose Antonio Sanchez Guerra
Sanches Guerra
Alvares
Constitutionalista
Sanches
Primo de Rivera
United Press
Alfonso XIII
Fornells
Living to One's Self and the California Ranch Vision
Arthur Brisbane reflects on Hearst Ranch at San Simeon, describing a 240000 acre spread along the Pacific with private schooling, new public schools, and a life focused on simple, self-reliant living. He contrasts cosmic questions with a newborn calf learning life, while noting political cautions from Secretary Mellon about war bonds and loans.
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Hearst Ranch
San Simeon
Calif
California
Pacific
Weather Outlook for Amarillo and Nearby
The forecast notes fair and slightly colder conditions tonight and Wednesday in Amarillo and vicinity. West Texas expects partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with slightly cooler readings especially in the northern area. New Mexico likewise sees fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with colder extremes in the southeast portion. Temperature extremes today at 1 o'clock range from 40 to 37.
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Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
City Board Meet Postponed Amid Tree Planting Plan
No city commission session Tuesday night as Mayor Thompson is away and no urgent business is scheduled. City Manager Durham notes bids for 10 000 copper name tags are not yet received. The tree planting ceremony begins March 1 with 500 trees planted daily by school children. tags bear each child’s name.
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Ernest O. Thompson
Bill Durham
Durham
City Section
Pencil flood greets Amos n Andy as fans mail in
Arete the Radio Clock notes Amos n Andy receive a flood of pencils after listeners use lead to help with calculations on their skits. Mary Charles announces a CBS song recital on WABC next Friday with a drama leading to a song portion. Voters Service topic The Job Security and Government airs on WEAF at 6 pm. Irene Bordini guest artist in the See RADIO Page 2 Griggs ambulance. Phone 4511.
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New York
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Chicago
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WABC
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Train Robbery On Crescent Ends With Escaped Bandit
Seven passengers in the observation car of the Crescent limited were held up near Newman and Moreland Georgia as a lone two gun bandit collected about $300. Pullman porter M. Pierce kept the robber from entering the dining car while cashiered cash and valuables were seized. The bandit fled after a gun fight with flagman J. R. Cheatham and escaped on a side road. Passengers reported losses varied from $25 to $200 plus jewelry and a diamond brooch.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
New York-New Orleans Crescent Limited
Georgia
Newman
Moreland
M. Pierce
Pierce
C. H. Thornton
L. C. Waller
Santa Maria
Calif
Los Angeles
J. R. Cheatham
FE. H. Barker
New York
Old Fiddlers Contest Opens Entries for 40 Plus
Fourth annual Old Fiddlers contest invites entrants over 40 from the area to perform at the Municipal Auditorium on February 28. Over $150 in cash prizes to be awarded plus separate square dance prizes yet to be announced. Proceeds support the Amarillo Fat Stock show. Deadline February 24. First prize $50, then $25, $25, $15, $10, and smaller awards through tenth place.
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Tri-State Pair Association
Wilbur C. Hawk
Municipal Auditorium
Jess Morris
of Dalhart
Amarillo
SLAINMAN HAD RECORD HERE
James Harwood 25 was killed during a failed robbery at the Midwest Supply Co in Melrose New Mexico. Police said Harwood had Amarillo police records and had been released from Huntsville penitentiary recently. Arrests in Amarillo included John Meeks 30 and Hane Fitzgerald in a separate car-park incident.
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James Harwood
Lato
Melrose
New Mexico
Amarillo
Harwood
John Meeks
Hane Wixgerald
Dick Fitzgerald
Walter W. Larue
Clovis
Larue
Midwest Supply Company
Fitzgerald
Meeks
State Penitentiary
Huntsville
Pecos
Fitter, Fatter And Fairer on 28 Cents a Day
Nine young women on a 28 cent daily diet for four weeks were deemed fitter fatter and fatter by physicians. The plan excluded meat butter and milk but included eggs peanut and soy products cottage cheese oranges and tomatoes. Two instructors and seven students at the Washington Missionary College conducted the test under the government Bureau of Home Economics oversight.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fitter
Fatter
Fatrer
Washington Missionary College
Bureau of Home Economics
Westminster Best Dog in America Named for Morristown Owner
Pendley Calling of Blarney a wire-haired female fox terrier owned by John G Bates Morristown New Jersey was chosen best dog in America at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York. The title marks its second consecutive win among about 2 500 entrants this year.
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Pendley Calling
John G. Bates
Morristown
N. J
America
Westminster Kennel Club
New York
Peace talks in India overshadowed by Gandhi boycott and federation talk
Mahatma Gandhi and Viceroy Lord Irwin spent four hours in New Delhi discussing civil disobedience and India’s federation and dominion status, with both sides silent on details but hopeful for further talks tomorrow after Gandhi finished his spinning ritual. In New York, Rome C. Stephenson of the American Bankers Association condemned installment buying, urging debunking of the American standard of living and warning that credit expansion fuels economic doldrums.
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India
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Lord Irwin
Associated Prensa
New York
Rome C. Stephenson
American Bankers’ Association
Business Policy Forum
School of Business and Civic Administration
College of the City of New York
China
Stephenson
Resolution seeks McGill retract or prove senate lobby charge
In Austin on February 17 a senate resolution circulated for signatures demanding Rep. Joseph McGill prove or retract his claim that the senate is dominated by the corporation lobby. Senator Joe Moore urged evidence and cautioned quoting, McGill said the charge referred to a prior house hearing.
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United Press
Austin
Joseph McGill
el Paso
Senate
Joe Moore
Greenville
McGill
House
Moore
Medill
House Committee
Alfalfa Bill Calls for Truce in Corn Pone Dispute
Oklahoma Governor W H Murray known as Alfalfa Bill urged a truce between factions in the south over whether corn pone should be dunked or crumbled. He said the matter warrants further study after receiving a telegram from the Atlanta Constitution about a dispute involving Huey Long.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
W. H
Murray
Oklahoma
South
Atlanta Constitution
Huey FP. Long
Louisiana
Constitution
Oil import limit faces House committees debate
The Capper-Garber bill to cap petroleum imports at 16 million barrels yearly draws critique from Rep Nelson of Maine who warns it would raise the national gasoline bill. Separately the House commerce committee opens Hochs bill to split oil firms from pipelines under ICC, but the commission declines to endorse, citing a long standing pipeline oil company bond and limited jurisdiction.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Nelson
Republican
Maine
House Commerce Committee
Hoch
Kansas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commitsion
Oil production decline in 1930 noted by Commerce Department
Washington reports American petroleum production for 1930 at 98 million barrels, down 109 million from 1929’s record amid a industry campaign against surpluses. Crude stockpiles fell to 612.8 million barrels on Jan 1, imports totaled about 273 million barrels, and motor fuel output rose to a new high of 441.5 million barrels.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tnst
Commerce Department
United States
Parcells Joins Amarillo School Board
Dr. I. P. Parcells was named to the Amarillo School Board to fill a vacancy after Frank M. Butler's resignation. Parcells, a civic leader and former Rotary district governor, backs Amarillo schools and athletic programs. Current members include G. G. Ordway, George M. Waddill, Fred Young, B. D. Bynum, W. M. Curl, W. A. Askew, and FE. R. Cox with terms expiring in April. No action yet on transfers from Wolfin to the Lee Bivins building.
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I. P. Parcells
Amarillo
Frank M. Butler
Parcells
Rotary Club
G. G. Ordway
George M. Waddill
Fred Young
D. Bynum
W. M. Curl
W. A. Askew
FE. R. Cox
Young, Bynum and Cox
George Waddill
Wolflin School
Lee Bivins
Kung Hay Fat Choy Chinese New Year Opens in Chinatown
San Francisco marked the 448th Chinese New Year in Chinatown with water lilies flags and street lanterns as 26 000 residents join in a week long celebration. Children collect lai see red lucky coins while lion dances and midnight festivities await.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate
China
All China
Amarillo Chinese New Year Celebrations Shrinking
Amarlio's Chinese population remains small for a full celebration though recent picture brides join the community. The festivities began Monday and run through March 1 with fireworks playing a big role in traditional observance.
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Amarillo
Joe Soyo Shing
Joe Kim Lan
Jim Wing
Lee Sing
Empire Cafe
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