Democrats Seek Peace Within Ranks Ahead of 1940
Washington February 17. Democratic senators fear a split in the party as Roosevelt plans a Caribbean cruise return. They urge the White House to pursue harmony through talks with centrists and anti administration members to solidify unity for the 1940 fight. Senator Brown of Michigan advocates midline unity. Senator Wheeler of Montana, a former court plan foe, supported the WPA funding recently.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Brown
Michigan
White House
Wheeler
Montana
Stole Cars To Pay College Expenses
Dallas report says Paul W. Alexander, 25, confessed stealing eight automobiles to fund college. He claimed enrollment at Cameron College in Lawton Oklahoma and admitted six thefts locally and two at Port Arthur since last Thanksgiving. He noted he financed high school likewise. Sun spots’ year cycle noted by dentists.
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Dallas
Paul W. Alexander
Alexander
Cameron College
Lawton
Okla
Port Arthur
Fire destroys Beauport Insane Asylum in extreme cold
In Quebec a blaze and fuel tank explosions destroyed the Beauport Insane Asylum. Militia escorted 1,797 patients to safety as the 15 below zero cold worsened the fire. One patient died and two firemen were injured. authorities praised the nuns for orderly evacuation.
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Quebec
Beauport
Order of
Grey Nuns
St. Lawrence River
Situa
22Nd Regiment
House Committees in Recess On O'Daniel Tax Proposal
Texas lawmakers recessed committees after two days of hearings on Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel transactions tax and pension plan. Townsend supporters urged tax passage to fund state needs while Rep. Reese Turner defended legislative representation and pensions. Former gubernatorial candidates spoke, including Homer Brooks urging tax measures and resources taxes. The House and Senate adjourned until Monday.
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House
O'Daniel
Austin
U.P
House of Representatives
W. Lee O'Daniel
Townsend Plan
Reese Turner
Cameron
Townsendite
H. W. Moore
Francis) Townsend
O’daniel
Texas
George C. Stephens
Sulphur Springs
Senate
Getting Ready for Royalty Visit by Just Another Chore
Washington profile of Henrietta Nesbit who manages White House meals and logistics for royal visits. From bread baker to White House steward, she schedules weekly menus, tracks dozens of items, and coordinates chefs and staff to ensure smooth receptions, even on diplomat nights.
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Washington
England
White House
Henrietta Nesbit
Duluth
Hyde Parker
Mrs. Roosevelt
League of Women Voters
New York
Roosevelts
Albany
Courthouse Records Transfers and Registrations
Courthouse records list transfers from Mtg Liv Corp to Life Ins Co of Va and from Fuqua Devi Co to F R Small with parcel notes. Vehicle registrations include 39 Chev Sed to Chev Motor Co and multiple transfers to individuals. divorces and marriage licenses noted for several pairs. District Court cases show divorces Ivalee Murray v L A Murray Maud Putman v Haskell Putman Ollie B Alexander v Ray Alexander.
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Mtg
Liv. Corp
Life Ins. Co
Va. L
Wolflin. Co
L. Munday
J. BE. Foster & Son
Bivins No
Fuqua Devi. Co
F. R. Small
O. T
G&m
D&p
Chev. Motor Co
Pont
Maud
Dallas Rabbi To Be Honored Here
The Amarillo Lodge No. 602 B'nai Brith will honor Dr. David Lefko witz Jr rabbi of Temple Emmn El of Dallas with a banquet at the Herring Hotel Sunday at 6 30 oclock. Members of Temple B'nai Israel and its sisterhood join the lodge to hear Dr Lefkowitz speak on Bnai Brith activities and communal responsibilities. The rabbi will speak on Hear Ye Sons. Charles Berwald will preside. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs J Zofness or Charles Berwald.
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Amarillo
B’nai Brith
David Lefkowitz
Temple Emnn-El
Dallas
Herring Hotel
Temple B'nai Israel
B’nai B'rith
Lefkowitz
B'nai B'rith
Charles Bernald
J. Zofness
Charles Berwald
Army Air Base Builders Cited for Safety First
Supervising engineers praise the U. S. army air depot in Sacramento for its safety record as construction nears completion on a 7 million dollar project. One fatality and three major injuries over roughly two and a half years. Engine test block remains to be finished.
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Army Air Base
Sacramento
Cal
U.P
U. S. Army Air Depot
S. F. Dreyer
Quartermaster
Army
Rockwell Field
San Diego
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Saratoga Club
Old Todd IF
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Akih Mee
Etiaiaih
Annette
Nanan Nema
California
Little Red Riding Hood
London
Elizabeth
Great Britain
Margaret Rose
South Carolina
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Nainsock
Terry Bibs
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Schulte United
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