Anti Hoarding Campaign Plans A Quick Bond Drive
Col Frank Knox, chair of Hoover's Anti Hoarding Commission, announced a government bond selling plan modeled after the first Liberty Loan. The treasury issues will be low denomination to draw money from teapots and safety dep osit boxes, with details to be settled by a conference with Secretary Mills. Knox said demand would be strong and the drive should be short and quick, possibly winding up the citizens reconstruction effort in early March.
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Col
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Hoover
The
Treasury
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Mills
Treasury Department
Chicago Daily News
Citizens’ Reconstruction Organization
Manchuria Proclaims Independent Manchurian State
In Mukden on February 18 the Northeastern Manchuria executive committee declared an independent Manchurian Mongolian state to be named Ankuoa Land of Peace. Chinese leaders with Japanese advisers outlined a ground plan for the new government and constitution. General Mah Chan-Shan planned Heilungjiang governorship. emblem to be a modified five barred flag with the Rising Sun.
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Manchuria
Yamato Hotel
Shigeru Honjo
Mah Chan- Shan
Tsitsihar
Mah
Heilungiang
Ankuoa
Land of Peace
Japan
Today e . By Arthur Brisbane Today e . By Arthur Brisbane
A brief column by Arthur Brisbane titled Today e surveys public concerns. A line on a brilliant actress appears as a featured item, followed by a note about a frightened baby bear and a mention of Gen. Woods new store, indicating varied quick notes.
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Gen. Wood
Ultimatum To Be Spurned In Shanghai Clash
The United Press report says Japan delivered a Shanghai ultimatum demanding Chinese withdrawal by Saturday night as Chinese officials draft a refusal. US and Britain warned both sides they would be responsible for lives and property in Shanghai amid looming battle. An independent Manchuria state was proclaimed at Mukden. A Tokyo spokesman said the League warning was drafted in Washington and finalized at Geneva. Artillery bombardment continued late Thursday night in Shanghai.
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United States
Britain
China
Japan
Manchuria
Mongolia
Mukden
Tokio
League Council
Washington
Geneva
Citizens Reconstruction Org launches war bonds drive
The Citizens Reconstruction Organization announced a campaign to draft slacker dollars for the war on low mood, opening February 22 with nationwide advertising and a house to house drive to sell prosperity bonds by February 28. James Keeley, vice chairman, announced telegrams to 328 daily newspapers and materials sent to publishers.
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U.P
Citizens Reconstruction Organization
Daily News
Treasury
James Keeley
CityS school cash to grow in Amarillo district
Approximate 18500 will be received by Amarillo schools in a few days. The city receives a 2 per capita share from Texas annual disbursement of 17.50 per pupil. An assessment of 1493.70 from 20000 goes to the county superintendent under a two year old law. Marrs estimates the remaining 1250 per pupil will be paid from March to September, boosting local funds by about 10000.
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Amarillo
S. M. N. Marrs
Marrs
Weather Outlook for Amarillo and West Texas
Forecast shows probable rain tonight and Friday with cooling Friday. West Texas stays cloudy with local showers, warmer tonight in the west and north, colder in those zones. New Mexico expects rain or snow in the north, rain in the south tonight and Friday, little temperature change. Today’s extremes reach 32 to 49.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Wilkins Plan to Speak in Amarillo Tonight
Sir Hubert Wilkins, famed polar explorer, will describe his air and submarine exploits at the Municipal Auditorium in Amarillo this evening. He flew from Dallas after lecturing there, bringing moving picture reels of his Nautilus expedition. admission ranges from 25 cents to 1 dollar and school children are invited.
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Sir Hubert
Dallas
Tex
Amarillo
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Arctic
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Wilkins
North Pole
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Explorer
Municipal Auditorium
United States
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Former French Premier to Form New Cabinet
Paris February 18 Former Premier Paul Painleve a popular statesman and mathematician accepted an invitation from President Paul Doumer to form a cabinet to succeed Premier Pierre Laval who resigned Tuesday Painleve warns no disarmament without security against invasion and is expected to preserve France Geneva disarmament program if he forms a ministry
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Paul Painleve
France
Paul Doumer
Pierre Laval
M. Painleve
Geneva
Costa Rica War Update on Bellavista Barracks Siege
In Costa Rica the government prepared to begin a general bombardment of Bellavista barracks held by rebels led by Manuel Castro Quesada who contested the presidency. Earlier rounds of artillery fired, rifle fire continued with some casualties, and the barracks were reportedly surrounded by nightfall.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Bellavista Barracks
Manuel Castro Quesada
Massachusetts Girl Takes Own Life Here
A Massachusetts girl about 22 years old, Marian Winsor, committed suicide in the Main Hotel Amarillo after failing to raise money for a trip home. She left a note to her mother, spoke of fur coats, and wished her gray fox fur coat sent to her mother at once. Her husband was not located. The body lies at NS Griggs & Sons funeral home, Amarillo.
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Marian Winsor
East Fourth Avenue
James Haynes
Justice of the Peace
J W. Minter
Amarillo
N S. Griggs & Sons
Griggs
Roses Series by Arlington Expert Starts Monday
Beginning February 22 the Globe will run a 13 part series on Roses by W. B. Hillock of Arlington Texas. The noted professional rose grower shares tested Texas knowledge from soil prep to mature blooms. Watch for the articles beginning Monday Griggs ambulance Phone 4311.
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W. B. Hillock
Arlington
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Hillock
Texas
Lovers of
Hatchet Man Midnight Matinee At Mission Theater
Detective lovers and fans of tong war tales are invited to a midnight presentation of The Hatchet Man at Mission Theater. Ed G. Robinson stars as the insider on Chinese crime activities, with Loretta Young also in the cast. The screening begins at 11 30 p m Friday night.
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Mission Theater
Ed G. Robinson
Robinson
Loretta Young
Washington Rejects Recognition of New Manchurian State
Washington predicted the United States will not recognize the new Manchurian state proclaimed at Mukden after Japan’s campaign in China’s Three Eastern provinces. In Tokyo the Mukden correspondent reported Henry Pu Yi, ousted Boy Emperor, is believed named president for life of the new state.
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Washington
United States
Mukden
China
Tokyo
Nichi Nichi
Henry Pu-Yi
Move to Force Highway Work on Route 66 East of Amarillo
Texas Highway Department threatens drastic action to resume paving on Highway 66 east of Amarillo after a 30 day shutdown. About 75 Potter County workers lose jobs as Tulsa contractor did not get department authority to halt work. If work does not resume, bond company will be advised the contractor is unsatisfactory and the job canceled. Weather delays cited by contractors previously.
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Amarillo
W. J. van London
Tulsa
Highway Department
van London
Borger Commission Reduces Power Rate
Borger Texas February 18 The city commission cut electricity rates from twelve to eight cents per kilowatt hour for home and business use after a hearing with the State Railway Commission Panhandle Power and Light argued higher charges were needed for returns A competing gas system operates here under a granted franchise in a move to lower utility prices
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State Railway Commission
Panhandle Power & Light Company
German disarm plan urged at Geneva conference
Count Rudolf Nadolny, the German spokesman, presented a drastic disarmament scheme at the world conference. He called for other nations to disarm to the same extent as Germany under the Versailles Treaty as part of a comprehensive plan for global disarmament.
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Geneva
Germany
Rudolf Nadolny
Noted Writers and Leaders Comment on Era Faces Economic Trough
The Los Angeles dispatch notes Arthur Brisbane's Globe column, Minnie Maddern Fiske's death, and editorials by Paul Block and Charles Bund. It highlights bankers' optimism with Rukeyser's outlook, Sears Roebuck's Chicago expansion, and General Wood's lease terms. Ruth Nichols pilots a world record flight, climbing to 21 300 feet before engine trouble.
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R. E B. Wood
Julius Rosenwald
West Point
Sears
Shanghai Crisis Deepens As Japan Demands Troop Pullout
Japanese deliver ultimatum to withdraw from Shanghai by Saturday amid renewed bombardment. Chinese forces estimated at 50,000 defend the city against 20,000 to 80,000 Japanese troops. Mayor Wu Teh-Chen and Gen. Tsai Ting-Kai receive the demand as fresh troops pour in and heavy artillery roars along the international settlement borders.
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Paturaay
International Settlement
Hongkew
Wu Teh-Chen
Shanghai
Tsai Ting-Kai
19Th Army
Japanese Sentries Wear Modern Armor In Shanghai Streets
Reports from Shanghai dated February 18 describe Japanese soldiers on exposed sentry posts wearing painted light armor that covers the body to the waist and trench helmets. Officials say the armor is for sentry use only and will not be general.
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Shanghai
Charles V
Demands for Chinese forces to withdraw from Shanghai area
An ultimatum delivered to Mayor Wu’s home demanded Chinese first lines leave by 5 A M Saturday and second lines by 5 P M, with immediate withdrawal to 20 kilometers from Shanghai. It called for permanent demilitarization of the delta, effectively removing Shanghai from Chinese control, including the Woosung forts.
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Shanghai
International Settlement
Woosung
Whangpoo
Yangtze
Millions Pour Into Industry Amid Reconstruction Funds
Washington reports massive injections of Reconstruction Finance Corp funds over two weeks, surpassing 100 million dollars plus 50 million to Agriculture. Small banks resume operations, railroads Wabash and Missouri Pacific receive aid, Agriculture expands seed loan handling, and jobs surge as applicants seek positions amid a demanding setup.
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Department of Agriculture
Wabash
Missouri-Pacific
Department
Ife
Job Hunters Meet City Campaign To Find Jobs
City wide drive led by Hanson Post of the American Legion aims to survey every block in Amarillo to locate employment for unemployed residents. Adjutant Floyd L. Brown urges Americans to report job needs and pledges full cooperation to finish the campaign successfully.
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Hanson Post
The
American Legion
Amerilcans
Floyd L. Broan
Legion
Santa Rosa motorcade plans underway for mine visit
Organization of a motorcade to visit the Santa Rosa rock asphalt mines at Santa Rosa New Mexico is under way. Invitations were sent to county commissioners engineers chamber of commerce officials and citizens from across the Panhandle. The Amarillo caravan will depart at 7 AM Monday aiming to reach the site by 11 AM.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas and Pacific Railroad Company
Big Spring
Amarillo
Vega
Tex
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Panhandle and Santa Fe
Fort Worth and Denver Railroad
Burlington
Santa Rosa Rock
Santa Rosa
N. M
Chamber of Commerce
Panhandle
Garner Opens Heated Attack on Hoover Economy Issue
Speaker Garner attacks Hoover economy plan as vague and non specific. Democrats push to consolidate defense departments and cut bureaus while hearings near completion. Senate adds funds to fight grasshoppers in the Northwest as relief measures unfold.
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Hoover
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Congress
War and Navy Departments
Expenditures Committee
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Minnie Maddern
Paul Block
Joseph Pulitzer
Charles Bund
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George Young
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