Prohibition repeal advances and Texas House speaker race
The Senate judiciary committee approved a repeal of the 18th Amendment with safeguards for dry states and ratification in seven years. In Texas, Coke Stevenson and A P Johnson dispute the speaker post as session opens, with caucus plans and leadership moves shaping the early days.
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Lyle C. Wilson
Washington
U.P
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
McNary
King
Utah
Austin
Coke Stevenson
A. P. Johnson
Texas
Nerve Center at Chicago in Spotlight
Wheat and other farm commodity markets drew cautious attention at the Chicago Board of Trade as observers hoped signals might presage better times for agriculture. Impulses stirred in the grain pit amid talk of potential price gains for wheat and corn.
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Chicago
U.P
Chicago Board of Trade
Invasion of Jehol Looms as Conflicts Escalate
Chinese reinforcements rush into the Jehol war zone while Tokyo plans air strikes on Chinese concentrations along the Jehol border. A possible southward Japanese move from Shanhaikwan toward Peiping raises invasion alarms. US Minister Johnson denies mediating seizure of Shanhaikwan. British Admiral Kelly invites Chinese and Japanese leaders to discuss peace aboard his ship.
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Peiping
U.P
Jehol
Tientsin
Shanhaikwan
United States
Nelson Johnson
Tokio
Howard Kelly
Folkestone
Chinwangtao
Ho Chu- Kuo
Wheat Prices Rise in Chicago Early Trading
Wheat prices in Chicago moved higher as securities strengthened in New York and Liverpool wheat quotes firmed. Reports of deteriorating weather in key domestic winter wheat areas in the Southwest aided gains. Corn opened unchanged to fractionally higher and held near initial limits after an initial advance.
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Chicago
New York
Liverpool
Rise from low mood depths sparks bullish wheat market
The text describes a rebound in agricultural prices and demand. It notes wheat rising five to six cents from a seasonal low, strong future sales totaling 92 million bushels, and large operators re-entering with a bullish stance. Millers buy wheat freely and December flour mill output rose versus 1931.
Gulf Rum Ring Suspects Up for Trial in Houston
Walton and Nolen Templain and five aides go on trial in Houston on conspiracy to violate liquor laws tied to a wire tapping probe. Indictment spans Aug 1 1930 to July 21 1932 accusing smuggling from Louisiana to Texas after Belize imports. Eleven defendants total including several Alatorres Pangburn Speer and Cruz. Templanes also face New Orleans charges. elder Templain linked to the death of rum runner Marvin Clark.
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Houston
U.P
Walton
Nolen Templain
Gulf Coast
Louisiana
Texas
Belize
Honduras
Walton Templain
Donaldsville
Marvin J
Big Jim) Clark
U. S
Charles B. Kennamer
Montgomery
Ala
Albert Thomas
Templains
Dannie Alatorre
May Alatorre
R. C. Pangburn
S. P. Speer
Alec Cruz
New Orleans
Templain
Jim” Clark
Navy Flier Lands Plane With Jammed Gear In Illinois
United States Navy flier Lieut R M Piria brought his craft to a safe landing in Elleville Illinois after more than three hours aloft with landing gear jammed His plane skidded about a hundred feet and turned upright no one was injured and the craft was slightly damaged.
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Elleville
U.P
Hoover Debts Debate Clarified in Senate Records
Senate records reveal that Secretary Stimson and Secretary Mills provided letters about Hoover Laval debt talks in 1931. Senators Reed Borah Watson disputed that Hoover pressed for debt discussions at the 1931 White House meeting, while Borah seized the documents to draft a response.
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Washington
Senate
Stimson
Hoover
Premier Laval
France
Stimson and
Mills
Laval
Moses
N. H
Reed
Borah
Idaho
Watson
Indiana
White House
Rainey Rejects Push for 100 Million Federal Highway Bill
House Majority Leader Rainey spoke against advancing the 100 million dollar federal aid highway measure. He released a sharp letter to 14 state governors urging how to fund the project while noting a monthly federal deficit of 100 thousand dollars. The bill has Senate approval and a favorable House committee report, but Rainey opposes bringing it to the House for a vote.
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Washington
U.P
House Rules Committee
House
Rainey
Senate
House Roads Committee
Mass Meeting of Dry Forces Gains Support
Dallas reports the dry forces campaign in Texas gaining ground as the 13th anniversary of the 18th amendment nears. Dr. W. R. White of Fort Worth, executive secretary of United Forces for Prohibition, said a state wide Austin meeting would be attended by delegates from across Texas with special railroad rates offered.
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Dallas
U.P
Texas
W. R. White
Fort Worth
United Forces For Prohibition
Austin
Silent Women Bank Inquiry in Death
Dallas and Tarrant County authorities halted progress in the slaying of Fort Worth deputy sheriff Malcolm Davis as three women refused to reveal all they know about a bank robbery group. One woman released, another taken to Fort Worth, with Lilly McBride and Lucile Hilburn held on charges as accessories to the Dec. 29 Grapevine Home Bank robbery.
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Dallas
Tarrant County
Malcolm Davis
Fort Worth
Lilly McBride
Lucile Hilburn
Grapevine Home Bank
Chinese Marshal Signals Talk for Armistice at Shanhaikwan
Marshal Chang Hsiao-Liang indicated willingness to negotiate an armistice between Japanese and Chinese forces at Shanhaikwan, with parleys expected soon. Japan aims for a broader North China settlement linked to wider powers, including the United States, as conditions for any agreement are discussed.
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Tokyo
Chang Hsiao-Liang
North China
Shanhaikwan
Rengo Agency
Tientsin
China
Marshal Chang
Nanking
Japan
Foreign Office
United States
Tax Collector Bill Collins Ends Pot ter County Term with Final Report
Retired Pot ter County tax collector Bill Collins presented his last report to county commissioners. Highlights cover occupation tax trial balance assessment errors the annual delinquent roll supplemental property and December monthly and final auto tag reports. Delinquent taxes dropped to 148 331 02 while the balance on July 1 stood at 199 180 01 with 50 848 99 paid since then. Collins began office January 1 1927 when delinquent totals neared 225 000 but peaked January 1 1932. Auto tag collections show county share 8153 22 and state 5800 with main receipts due before penalties February 2. The county receives the first 50 000 of auto and truck taxes and then half thereafter up to a 175 000 cap. the county never hit the maximum. Final excess fees of 2500 bring total to 8500 returned to the county.
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Bill Collins
Potter County
Texas
Collins
Hoover to urge balance of budget to back large bond issues
President Hoover will send special messages to Congress urging a balanced budget this session to back the treasury's upcoming large bond issues. He is not disposed to enter the Democratic debate on specific balancing methods.
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Washington
Hoover
United States
Congress
Treasury
Engineer Max Gumpel Denies Greta Garbo Engagement
Stockholm reports that Max Gumpel, engineer, denies rumors of an engagement with Greta Garbo.
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Stockholm
U.P
Max Gumpel
Greta Garbo
Miss Grabo
Edna Ferber Stricken With Flu Cancels Egypt Trip
Edna Ferber the novelist is confined by influenza in London and has canceled her planned trip to Egypt. The illness interrupts her travel plans and public appearances.
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Edna Ferber
London
U.P
Egypt
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
Forecast calls for a pair of pleasant days with little temperature change tonight and Tuesday. West of the 100th meridian remains fair with similar temps. today’s highs reach 34 and 51 at 1 PM. Texas Radiator Works 221 BE, 7-4469.
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Amarillo
West Texas
100Th Meridian
Texas
Broadway Vanities to Visit Amarillo January 21
Broadway will visit Amarillo January 21 with Bart Carrolls Vanities a ninth edition featuring 100 entertainers and 55 scenes. The Municipal Auditorium will host both matinee and evening shows with tickets priced 83 cents to 3.30 including tax. Mail orders to Wilbur A. Hawk or Lois Black for reservations.
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Amarillo
Southwest
Bart Carroll
Municipal Auditorium
Wilbur A. Hawk
News-Globe
Lois Black
Rail line at center of Sino Japanese clash
The Peiping Mukden railroad changed hands as Japanese forces captured Shanhaikwan last week. Gen Nobuyoshi Muto leads Manchukuo operations while Chinese commander Chang Hsiao Liang directs at Shanhaikwan. A map shows the city and its relation to Peiping Tientsin Mukden and major centers. The action signals Japan’s stated aim to seize Jehol province.
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Peiping-Mukden
Shanhaikwan
China
Nobuyoshi Muto
Manchukuo
Chang Hsiao-Liang
Great Wall of China
Peiping
Tientsin
Mukden
Japan
Intentio
Jehol
Economy Fight Points To Vet Bureau Costs
Washington reports pressure for drastic economies in the Veterans Bureau as Roosevelt opposes sales tax and Congress resists higher income taxes. Figures show 1,145,116 veterans or dependents receive benefits. hospital load up 24 percent. 60 percent of admissions not war related. calls to cut $400 million annually without harming the injured.
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Y Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Congress
Veterans Bureau
Sease
Veteran Bureau
A Good President Fourth Perplexity Efficient Japan
Arthur Brisbane reflects on Calvin Coolidge's death and legacy, praising his public service. He cites Coolidge's view on Europe and focus on the United States, noting loss of life and the impact on the nation. Glenn Frank informs Roosevelt of three major perplexities facing March 4, plus a fourth.
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Japan
Calvin Coolidge
Europe
America
United States
Mr. Coolidge
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Photographer R A Denison dies after studio attack
Dallas photographer R A Denison, 64, died from a fractured skull believed caused by an attack in his studio Sunday afternoon. His wife sought an autopsy saying he was assaulted by a customer with whom he had trouble collecting a bill. Police previously thought he fell downstairs.
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Dallas
Jan
U.P
R. A. Denison
Roosevelt studies international relations with Stimson in Hyde Park
President elect Roosevelt reviewed with Secretary Stimson the nation's relations with other countries including economic parley disarmament and the Manchurian situation. Senator Walsh and Rear Admiral Grayson visited as talks set the stage for a March 4 special session and executive nominations.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Stimson
Long Island
Philippines
Walsh
Montana
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
St. Lawrence
Car crash claims Bruce Odell in Quanah
Bruce Odell age 45 died when his car was struck by a freight engine in Quanah while commuting to work. He is survived by his widow and a daughter. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
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Quanah
Bruce Odell
Economy Tuesday Bargains Guide from The Globe and Tuesday's News
Shoppers are urged to visit the Economy Tuesday page for marked down values from dozens of merchants. Quantities are limited and early shopping is advised to secure extra values before they run out.
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Globe and
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