New Year Weather Outlook and Lost Dog Appeal
The author predicts moisture and a milder wheat outlook for January through April, noting a break in drought and fewer dust storms. He appeals for help locating a lost dog, a six or seven year old short chunky pointer from Amarillo, offering a $20 reward and asking people to call The News Globe or the listed number if found. The dog belongs to Purman Wilhames, Santa Fe yardmaster at Canadian, possibly headed home.
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Amarillo
News-Globe
Purman Wil- Hames
Santa Fe
Canadian
Help Wanted Notes and Lost Cap Tuck
A jumble of reader letters seeks part time office, housework, farm work, or caregiving jobs with references. Pleas for help include a cap found by a San Jacinto School area resident and multiple individuals requesting work and housing, including a 16 year old seeking domestic duties and a mother seeking care for six children.
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Tack Tam
Young Girl
San Jacinto School
ACTS
Taek
Hayden
Harrison Street
Booming December Car Sales Boost Potter County Totals
car registrations in Potter County reached 2922 in December 1995, the highs since 1990, with 208 new car licenses issued in Miss Jewell Davidson's office. The year 1995 showed an overall rise of 844 from 1994, while September posted the fewest monthly sales at 113.
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Potter County
Jewell Davidson
Monus
Maren
Abolish Fee Basis Salaries Take Effect in Texas
The fee basis for compensating county and district officers was abolished as the new salary act took effect. In counties over 20 000 population, district and county officers shift from fees to salary with commissioners courts setting pay between the 1935 fee-earnings minimum and the general maximum. Large counties Dallas Tarrant Harris and Bexar retain unchanged amounts.
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Austin
Texas
Dallas
Tarrant
Harrie
Bexar
Two Ex-Convicts Held After Boy Wounded in Sulphur Springs
In Sulphur Springs Texas an officer fired at three men fleeing a deputy during a storeyard shooting. A 12 year old Carlo Angelo was wounded in the leg and not in serious condition. The three suspects were captured and jailed on robbery charges.
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Dallas
Jan
Hopkins County
Sulphur Springs
Carlo Angelo
Renewed push on Thelma Todd death file by grand jury
George W. Rocheser led a renewed effort to uncover the true picture of Thelma Todd's death as the county grand jury considered new questions and ordered fingerprinting for Ernest Peters the chauffeur. The probe targets Toto concerns with Peters and includes Ray Hayes Todd's former business manager Catherine Hunter a close friend and other principals. The listing also shows a dense daily radio program schedule from Hollywood.
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Hollywood
Calif
Thelma ‘Todd
George W. Rocheser
Ernest Peters
Wienesees
Ray Hayes
Mise Todd
Catherine Hunter
Compromise on Bonus Seen After Parley
Washington January 1 reports say a lengthy White House discussion between President Roosevelt and Rep. Patman of Texas, author of the cash payment bonus bill, fueled speculation of a compromise measure this session. Roosevelt opposes cash payments until the budget balances, while leaders expect action in some acceptable form.
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Washington
Rooevelt
Rep
Patman
Texas
Congress
White House
Roosevelt
Bomb in cigar injures couple in Flint
Authorities seek source of a tiny bomb hidden in a cigar that exploded in the Limberg home injuring Mrs. Limberg and Mr. Limberg. Mrs. Limberg’s left hand was lacerated and metal fragments struck her abdomen and chest while Mr. Limberg was wounded in the legs. The cigar was one of several bought before Christmas at a local store.
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Flint
Mich
Jan
George Limberg
Limberg
Hitler Vows Nazi Resolve in New Year Manifesto
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler declaring in a New Year manifesto that Nazi strength will endure through 1996. He dismisses foreign prophecies of collapse and asserts the party defends the world against Bolshevism and will continue with national socialist energy.
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Berlin
Reichsfuhhrer
Adolph Hitler
Hitler
Volcano Eruption Nears End at Minea Lava Field
In Hilo Hawaii a volcano eruption entered its final phase after weeks of activity. Volcanologist Dr Thomas A Jaguar predicted the main outburst would end on January 19 after an aerial survey reported bombing last Friday had checked lava flow threatening local water reservoirs.
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Hilo
Hawaii
Mine Lea
Thomas A. Jaguar
Plans To Stock Treasury With Mexican Silver
Washington on New Year’s Day outlines U S plans to stock the treasury with millions of ounces of Mexican silver. Mexican Secretary Eduardo Soares visits as New Year’s dinner at Morgenthau House brings together the ambassador and fiscal leaders from departments and Congress to climax the visit.
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Washington
Treasury
Todo
Eduardo Soares
Secretary of
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Suarea
Departments
Congress
Harry B. Smith Dies of Heart Attack in Atlantic City
Prominent composer and librettist Harry B. Smith dies of a heart attack at the Marlborough Blenheim Hotel in Atlantic City. He collaborated with Reginald De Koven and Victor Herbert on musical comedies and operettas.
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Atlantic City
Jan Marry B. Smith
Reginald de Koven
Victor Herbert
Marlborough- Blenheim
Chicago Liar Gets National Honors
Chicago resident Jim Pib ber McGree Jordan was named grand champion liar of 1838 by the Liars' Club of Burlington. Tyler notes twin boys born to Mr and Mrs J R Ash in 1894 with merchants promising prizes. Between 1905 and 1912 Africa saw about 10 thousand elephants killed annually.
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Cmuicago
Jan
Jim Pibber McGree
Jordan
Chicago
Liars’ Club
Burlington
Tyler
J R. Ash
Africa
Three Killed When Train Smacks Auto
At a railroad crossing seven miles east of East St. Louis Illinois a Pennsylvania Flyer struck an automobile killing two women and a man and injuring a third woman. The dead are William Johannissohn 25 National City Mrs Jeannetta Walker 23 Lincoln and Ethel Wood friend of Mrs Walker. Mrs Ethel Johannissohn 45 mother of William was believed dying. The party had just left a New Year celebration.
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East ST. Louis
Ill
Pennsylvania Flyer
Here
William Johannissohn
National City
Tfl
Jeannetta Walker
Lincoln
Ethel Wood
Walker
Ethel Johannissohn
Johannissohn
Three Youths Die In Auto Crash Near Milford
Three youths from Walnut Beach Milford died early today when their car crashed into a rear of a truck trailer on the road home from New Haven. Two victims were identified as Henry Ryan Jr 21 and Charles Ryan 19 sons of Henry S Ryan Sr Milford Democratic registrar of voters. The third victim was George Puschala 22. All residents of Walnut Beach Milford.
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Milford, Conn
Jan
New Haven
Henry
Ryan, Jr
Charles
Henrys
Ryan
Milford
George Puschala
Walnut Beach
Forty six prisoners in Potter County jail on New Year
The Potter County jail began the new year with 46 prisoners, down from 47 on January 1, 1935. Jailer Gib Landsis said six are trusties, ten federal prisoners, two held for other counties, and 28 are Potter County inmates serving sentences or awaiting trial.
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Potter County
Gib Landis
Potter
Negro Pastor Dies Of Pneumonia Here
Edward Pendleton pastor of Car ter's Chapel Methodist Church died of pneumonia last night. Frveral services will be held Friday and the body will be sent to Gaines ville for Burial.
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Edward Pendleton
Carter’s Chapel
Kansas City Hints on Karpis Manhunt
January 1 reports from Kansas City place Alvin Karpis in the area after a cabin camp proprietor said a photo resembled his accomplice Homer Slim Fanning. FBI and local agents press the search effort despite uncertain leads from Fanning who says Karpis traveled with him for four months and once served time together in Arkansas City.
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Kansas City
Alvin Karpis
Karpis
Homer
Slim) Fanning
Ollie Smith
Fanning
Towa
University of Iown
Arkansas City
Kas
Smith
Kansas State Reformatory
Hunt for Husband of Injured Woman Continues
City police and county officers sought Hoy H Britt in connection with the wounding of his wife Mrs Golda Britt at 205 North Taylor Street. Mrs Britt was treated at St Anthony s Hospital for two scalp wounds from hatchet blows and was not in critical condition. Neighbors alerted authorities after hearing screams at the Irene M Stevens home 305 North Taylor Street. A hatchet found near the scene had been broken.
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Hoy H. Britt
Golda Britt
North Taylor Street
St. Anthony's Hospital
Britt
Irene M. Stevens
Texas Business Outlook Bright as 1935 Ends
The report says demand for staples and natural resources rose with a positive outlook for farmers and ranchers. Farm crop values exceeded 1934 by over 45 million, holiday business surged, bank deposits hit new highs, and building activity increased. Wool and mohair demand remained strong amid rising prices. The coming Centennial celebration and Rose Bowl attendance hint at further economic stimulus for Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and other cities as visitors boost regional commerce.
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Southern Methodist
Stanford
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
F D R Delivers War Message At Unconventional Evening Time
Veterans note that President Wilson will read his famous war message this evening marking a departure from the noon custom. The broadcast will reach a national audience with the administration signaling major importance and potential discussion of relief the bonus and neutrality in later remarks.
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Wilson
Holidays End For Amarillo Pupils Thursday
Amarillo school children will return to classrooms Thursday morning as Christmas holidays are regarded as past. Superintendent C. M. Rogers says three weeks and two days remain in the first semester. Two teachers will miss Thursday due to illness. Maude Fletcher of the art department is under treatment in Fort Worth and expected back Monday. Mary Conway, Johnson Street school teacher, is recovering from surgery at St Anthony's Hospital.
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Amarillo
C. M. Rogers
Rogers
Maude Fletcher
Fort Worth
Mary Conway
Johnson Street
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Canyon Pioneer Mary Crockett Dies at 92 in Canyon
Canyon resident Mary Frances Crockett aged 92 died yesterday at 3:30 PM at her daughter Mrs F L Lockwood's Canyon home. Funeral services will be in Hamlin at 4 PM from the Christian Church. She came from Lorenzo to Canyon and is survived by another daughter Mrs Myrtle Lediow of Abilene and three sons John and Ben Crockett of Pattonville and Robert Crockett of Hamlin.
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Mary Frances Crockett
South Plains
Canyon
F. L. Lockwood
Hamlin
Tex
Blackburn- Shaw Funeral Home
Christian Church
Crockett
Winter Ice Closes Roads and Halts Service in Atlanta
New ice formed over old as a cold mist fell in North Georgia on New Year’s Day. An ice storm caused $2,000,000 in damage around Atlanta, with glassy streets and downed branches. Utilities struggled to restore service as sixteen bus lines reduced to one route to Montgomery. Only limited electric and telephone service remained in many homes.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Montgomery
Ala
Tragic blast injures families in city ruin
A blast left two families and a bachelor amid rubble. Mrs Geraldine Prestifilepo 57 died after being pulled from debris. Joseph Prestifilepo 67 and Thomas Scorsone 50 of the other family were hurt. Baby Rose Scorsone 3 found semi conscious beneath brick. Santos 17 and Joseph 14 Prestifilepo boys blown into street. Mary Scorsone wife of Thomas and daughters Anna 11 Antoinette 9 Rose 3 and son Peter 5 in critical condition. Sam Petronio 58 escaped unharmed from his first floor room.
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Joseph
Thomas Scorsone
Rose Scorsone
Santos
Mary Scorsone
Thomas
Anna
Antoinette
Rose
Peter
Sam Petronio
Kansas City Livestock Prices and Trends Report
Markets report from Kansas City shows hogs 1,000 head, fairly active, higher on average with most at 9.35 for 170-260 lb, and up to 9.25-9.35 for 260-290 lb. Cattle 2,000 head, feeders at 7.75-9.50 for steers, cows 3.50-4.50, butcher cows to 5.75, bulk around 10.00. sheep 2,000 head, killing classes steady, top fed lambs at 10.90 and natives 10.75 with most natives and fed lots 10.75-10.90.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
U. S. Dept
Ethiopian Claims of Red Cross Bombing Spark Protest
Ethiopian authorities deny intent behind Italian air attacks on Red Cross tents and cite casualties from the ambulance unit, while Haile Selassie demands a protest to the League of Nations. Rome counters by accusing Ethiopian war methods. Separately, Asia-Pacific air routes total 24 930 miles locally and 24 490 miles linking Orient to Europe.
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Red Cross
Red Crosses
League of Nations
Asia
Europe
Hunt seeks son for stealing mother’s body in Alabama
In Tuscaloosa Hugh Scott about 50 a World War veteran is hunted after stealing his mother Mrs Bessie Scott’s body from her casket while relatives were held at bay with a shotgun. The body was found in a ravine near the house from which it was taken following a family quarrel over burial.
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Tuscalooba
Ala
Hugh Scott
University of Alabama
Bessie Scott
Taylorville
Scott
Vicks VapoRub Aids Shorter Cols Overnight
Early 20th century style claim says VapoRub relieves colds by applying to throat and chest at bedtime. It describes two action modes through skin warmth and medicated vapors to loosen phlegm soothe membranes and relieve congestion by morning.
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Vicks
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