American Flier Killed by Japanese in Air Battle Over Soochow
Robert Short, an American pilot attached to a Chinese aviation squadron, was killed when his Boeing fighter was shot down over Soochow after a two and a half minute engagement with three Japanese scouting planes. The battle, one of the Shanghai campaign’s most spectacular, saw Short fly against superior odds. Other Americans served in the same squadron.
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Shanghai
U.P
Robert Short
Short
Soochow
Susumu Notani
Washington
United States
Japanese Halt Offensive as Shanghai Defense Holds
Tokyo reports the Japanese cabinet will double Shanghai army strength after three days of fighting. Japanese reinforcements and artillery failed to break Chinese lines at Shanghai and the high command suspended further attacks until new divisions arrive.
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Tokyo
Shanghai
Japan
United Press
U.P
Tazang
Chinese Troops Hold Shanghai Woosung Front
Chinese forces repulse Japanese assaults along a 16 mile front from Shanghai to Woosung. Chiang Kai-Shek with the Nanking army aids the Cantonese 19th route army defending the city. Reports say German instructors are training his troops.
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Shanghai
Woosung
Chiang Kai-Shek
Nanking
China
Neff Chosen President of Baylor University
Pat Neff, former Texas governor and Baylor alumnus, elected president of Baylor University to succeed the late Dr S P Brooks. Neff, acting president Dean W B Allen noted, has long ties to Baylor and previously served in Texas public office.
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Pat Neff
Baylor
Waco
Texas
Baylor University
8. P. Brooks
W. 8. Allen
Dr. Brooks
Neff
Austin
Samuel Palmer Brooks
Brooks
Sam
University of Texas
Flood Waters Inundate Thousands Of Texas Acres
Floods along the Red River and its tributaries covered thousands of acres in Little River County and a crumbling levee south of Garland City menaced Miller County. A break in the Orton levee flooded lands at the Red and Sulphur Rivers junction, as emergency services like Griggs ambulance respond to the crisis.
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Texarkana
Ark
Red River
Little River County
Garland City
Miller County
Want Ads Small in Size Big in Results
Local classified notice advertises compact want ads promising powerful outcomes. The announcement highlights affordable listings for jobs, services, and items with quick responses and broad reach.
Prisoner Shot While Fleeing Stinnett Jail
L D Compton, held on theft charges, was shot four times during an attempted escape from Hutchinson County jail in Stinnett. Otho Givens fired at Compton, hitting chin chest and arms, while a second inmate fled to a cell. Compton's injuries were not life threatening.
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Stinnett
Borger
Hutchinson County
L. D. Compton
Otho Givens
Jack Givens
Givens
Compton
Judge Consults Sterling Lawyers Amid Martial Law Ruling
Federal Judge Joe Hutcheson met in chambers with Gov. Sterling lawyers and independent oil operators to discuss the East Texas martial law decision. Attendees included Bailey Jr. for Wrather and Cons and E. B. Smith for the governor.
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Houston
U.P
Joe C. Hutcheson, Jr
East Texas
Gov. Sterling
Ae Doe
Bailey, Jr. I
J.D. Wrather
E. Cons
EB. Fy Smith
Mooney Pardon Resolution Rejected by House Committee
The LaGuardia resolution urging California Governor Rolph to pardon Thomas Mooney was rejected today by the House Judiciary Committee.
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Mooney
Washington
Laguardia
Rolph
California
Thomas Mooney
House Judiciary Committees
Navy Building Bill Approved by Senate Naval Committee
The Hale bill to authorize Navy expansion to London treaty limits was approved unanimously by the Senate naval committee. It imposes no appropriations and depends on funding span. Hale urged early Senate action while a similar House measure awaits disposition.
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Washington
Senate Naval Committee
Hale
Senate
House
China
Japan
Amarillo Weekend Guests Reach From El Paso
Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Pruitt Miss Sadie Broderick and Mr. and Mrs. E. C Arnold of El Paso spent the week end in Amarillo as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Cain.
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and New Mexico
Amarillo area fair and slightly warmer with partly cloudy intervals. New Mexico forecast fair tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Temperature extremes noted from 1 PM to 1 AM show a low of 32 and high of 62.
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Amarillo
Tonga
Ark
West
New Mexico
Today By Arthur Brisbane Cherry Pie Week
Arthur Brisbane discusses immigration limits and future global power shifts as a train crosses the continent. He notes potential U S demographic and political challenges, a looming Pacific balance with Japan and China, and hints at national character and independence in foreign policy. He references George Washington and public figures while criticizing immigration policies.
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Gallup
N. M
Pacific
Atlantic
New Mexico
Albuquerque
George Washington
Pepperday
Pickerell
Albuquerque Daily Journal
King
Uncle Sam
League of Nations
Europe
Texas rally seals Garner as Democratic nominee hopeful
In San Antonio on February 23, Garner supporters claimed Texas is Sewed up for John N Garner the Speaker of the House. Uvalde congressman Garner was backed by Traylor Roosevelt forces and Taylor organization leaders with Sam Rayburn unanimous as permanent chairman for a national Garner committee. The campaign uses Gar ner for us U S for Garner as Texans rally behind a Texan for president for the first time.
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San Antonio
Texas
John N. Garner
Melvin Traylor
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
House of Representatives
Walter Collins
Hillsboro
Traylor
Stuart Smith
Beaumont
Roosevelt
Lone Star
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
Garner
U. S
Jed ©. Adams
Dallas
National Democratic Executive
Stockton Axson
Houston
Woodrow Wilson
R. 8
Sterling
United States
McClintic Refuses To Ride in Akron
Rep McClintic Democrat of Oklahoma, head of the House naval subcommittee investigating the airworthiness of the airship Akron, said he would not fly in the ship after it struck the Lakehurst ground. He was among lawmakers waiting on the ground when the mishap occurred.
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Washington
Akron
Lakehurst
McClintic
Oklahoma
House Naval
Voters Seek Recall Of Borger Officials
A petition was filed in Borger seeking a recall election for Mayor John P. Miller and the city commission. It gathered 421 signatures, meeting the 30 percent threshold based on the previous city election voter count.
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Borger
John P. Miller
Gadski Dies After Auto Crash Ends War Time Opera Star Career
Berlin reports Madame Johanna Gadski died after injuries from an auto accident. Once a leading Wagnerian soprano, her career was shaped by wartime politics and strained ties with Germany. She appeared in Amarillo a year ago, inaugurating performances under the Tri State Fair Association. She came to the United States in 1895 and rose to prominence before disruptions at the Metropolitan Opera ended her stage career.
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Gadski
Berlin
Johanna Gadski
Germany
Madame Gadski
Amarillo
Tri-State Fair Association
America
United States
Metropolitan
Texas oil suits move against four major firms
Four giant oil groups including Standard Oil of New Jersey and Standard Oil of California were ordered by District Judge J D Moore to file answers by 2 PM in Allred anti trust case. A default could cost each company 1 174 500 for 783 days of alleged violations.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
James V. Allred
J. D. Moore
6Th District
Musee Ope
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
California
Socony-Vacuum Corporation of
New York
Shell Union Oil Corporation
St. Louis
Speed
Frank Andrews
Houston
Moore
Soviet Army Warned to Prepare for Defense
Soviet military forces over five million were urged by the war office to ready for defending Soviet territory against seizure plots. Commissar of War Klementi Voroshilov signed the manifesto amid Red Army anniversary celebrations. He accused Czarist Russians of planning to seize territory in the Far East and collaborating with Japan in Manchuria. The warning stirred national fervor as the armed proletariat was praised and contrasts were drawn with peace talks at Geneva.
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United Press Staff
United Press
Moscow
U.P
War Office
Klementi Voroshilov
Red Army
Far East
Manchuria
Voroshilov
Assault charge awaits grand jury in 86 year old case
A middle aged man faces charges of attempting to assault an 86 year old girl. The grand jury will reconvene Thursday to consider the case. He is free on a 2500 dollar bond. The complaint was filed by County Attorney Rhea C Myers after the mother and Chief of Detectives Clark Cain signed it. The offense is alleged to have occurred on February 9 near town outskirts after the mother fell ill.
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Rhea C. Myers
Clark Cain
Senate Judiciary Committee Backs Cardozo for Supreme Court
The Senate Judiciary Committee issued a unanimously favorable report on Judge Benjamin N. Cardozo, moving toward swift confirmation to succeed Oliver Wendell Holmes who had recently resigned.
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Washington
Benjamin N. Cardozo
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
New York
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Polk Street Methodist Church Birthday Dinner Planned
The fourth annual birthday dinner of Polk Street Methodist Church will be hosted by the Women's Missionary Society Thursday at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Carl Hare and E H Quattlebaum organize the event with Mr Hare as toastmaster. Reservations may be made through any WM member.
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Polk Street Methodii Church
Woman’s Missionary Society
Fellowship Hall
Carl Hare
E. H. Quattlebaum
Mr. Hare
Pee
W. M
Ways and Means Eyes Vote on Manufacturers Tax Proposal
The committee agreed to vote tomorrow on a plan to levy a selected manufacturers sales tax aimed at generating about $600 million annually.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Chinese government adviser accuses U S of aiding Japan in munition sales
Paul M. Linebarger, acting as legal advisor for the Chinese government, told the House foreign affairs committee that $181,000,000 in munitions had been sold to Japan with American banker help. He said he could not obtain precise data from state or commerce departments and accused American interests of being pro Japan during Manchurian events.
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Washington
Japan
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Paul M. Linebarger
China
Linebarger
Morton D. Hull
Mlinois
State
Commerce Departments
Japanese Reinforcements Hinted For Woosung Front
Foreign observers note Japanese forces along the line from Bhanghai to the Woosung forts await Tokyo reinforcements. Japanese command cites avoiding unnecessary casualties as reason to wait. Reports say 30,000 reinforcements could arrive by week’s end to bolster the ninth division at Tazang.
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Bhanghai
Woosung
Tokyo
Tazang
Shanghai Defenders Repel Slashing Japanese Assault
Shanghai's Chinese defenders fought off a succession of slashing Japanese attacks as they held off the offensive. The report notes stubborn resistance and continued clashes, with casualties implied.
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James P. Howe
Associated Press
Shanghai
Reign of terror as Japanese troops massacre Chinese villagers
A correspondent reports from Kiangwan north of the village where Japanese forces exact brutal retribution. He describes a woman shot at close range, Chinese victims bound and killed, burning homes, and civilians marched away under threats as Japanese units advance.
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State Railroad Commission
Griggs Ambulance
Globe-News
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Arthur Brisbane
King Feature Syndicate, Inc
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