Traveller Reporter Seeks Washington Visit and Local Oil Talks
A traveling correspondent plans to meet the President in Washington after two days of training. He discusses inviting Mrs. Roosevelt to a Panhandle Texas Mother-in-Law celebration and recalls oil litigation in Oklahoma City, family land, and regional optimism about oil fields. He notes gas and gossip, plus weather and political previews.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Panhandle
Texas
Elliott Roosevelt
Tax and license reminders for Potter County residents
The article outlines deadlines for poll taxes exemptions by February, first and second half payments, and late penalties. It notes vehicle license tags from February 1 and new driver licenses starting February 14, with licenses valid three years and free under state law. Occupation taxes and liquor license penalties are also discussed, alongside a local radio schedule.
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Texas
Potter County
Jewell Davidson
Miss Davidson
Moon Eclipse Spooks Troops Then Clears as Night Fades
The northern front saw native troops drop to their knees during a lunar eclipse, fearing omen of evil. The moonlight returned and prayers of thanks followed for deliverance from Satan. In Washington on January 9 Vice President Garner was named vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee and Texas national committeeman.
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Satan
Washington
Garner
Democratic National Committee
Farley
Texas
Requests for Lost Wagon and Tricycle Address Tack
A Missive from Ralph Stef of 310 West Fifteenth Avenue asks Tack to help recover his wagon and a tricycle stolen during the holidays. He notes the wagon is faded and the tricycle had a ball bearing wheel, and asks for assistance in returning them.
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Ralph Stef
Fast Fighteenth Avenue
Wiel
Farley claims foes back pirate ascendancy and Roosevelts fate
Farley attacked opponents as self serving, financial gangsters and Roosevelts enemies who hate Franklin D. Roosevelt. He dismissed third party splits and warned of Dupont financed tactics, insisting the campaign hinges on whether Roosevelt has done well or ill, a judgment found in newspapers nationwide.
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Farrey
Dupont
Fort Worth Suit Advanced by Court
Fort Worth bonds case moves to submission on January 18. The suit by 12 taxpayers contends the bonds for park and playground improvements were unauthorized and questions city participation in 1998 centennial celebrations. Fort Worth officials say ruling will decide official participation in centennial events.
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Supreme Court
City of Fort Worth
Fort Worth
Lewis
City of
Deputies Search For Brooklyn Bay Boy In Desert Canyon
In Indio California January 9 additional volunteers joined sheriff's deputies in the search for Alfred Altman a 12 year old Brooklyn New York boy missing in the Painted Canyon area near Mecca The boy may have faced a second cold night in the desert His father Joseph Altman a manufacturer said the boy was on a health tour of the West with a governess Miriam Reed Columbia University psychology student and two friends who were in Painted Canyon Tuesday to hunt for curios and stones The boy wandered away from their automobile in the afternoon according to Miss Reed
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Broklyn
N. Y
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Mecca
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Columbia University
Sweater and Cap Set for Four to Eight Year Olds
Alice Wrooks offers a hand knit sweater and cap set for children aged four to eight. The pattern S812 includes easy lacy stitches, a jiffy knit yoke and sleeves, and a pompon cap. Send 10 cents to the New York address for full instructions and materials list.
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Amarillo Globe Household Arts Department
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New York
N.Y
Gas holding groups control vast share of production, report finds
A 1934 study shows 35 holding company groups controlled 27 percent of U S natural gas production. The report cites market exclusion by major pipelines, with Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line near St Louis having no line into the city. Capital assets rose by 287 million dollars, while 12.2 percent of holdings and 13.6 percent of operating assets were written up. Securities were rarely sold to the public, with notable manipulation by several gas concerns.
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Panhandle
St. Lou'e
Standard Ofl
Mississippi River Fuel Corporation
Arkansas Natural Gas Corporation
Southern Natural Gas Corporation
American Natural Gas Corporation
Oklahoma Natural Gas Corporation
Missouri-Kansas Pipe Line Co
Inflation debate reboots farm price protections and AAA fallout
Officials rush to salvage farm aid after the Supreme Court ruling dissolves the AAA. Leaders plan quick action with a program for farm organizations meeting under Secretary Wallace. Clarity on $1.2 billion processor taxes awaits Supreme Court decisions on Rice cases.
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AAA
Henry A. Wallace
Supreme Court
Mesquite CCC Camp Quarantined After Worker Dies
Dallas reports Earl Williams, 25, CCC camp worker, died suspected of spinal meningitis prompting strict quarantine by county medical officer Dr. Horace Duncan. Autopsy pending to confirm cause of death, while Mesquite camp remains under health measures.
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CCC
Mesquite
Tex
Dallas County
Earl Williams
Horace Duncan
Williams
Cuba Nears Constitutional President Pick in Close Campaign
In Havana on January 9 Cuba’s heated election campaign neared the close with doubt over choosing tomorrow’s constitutional president. A petition by 25 or more citizens challenged electoral laws and sought suspension of elections. Hundreds of candidates campaigned for offices from president to mayor, with Miguel Mariano Gomez and Gen. Mario G. Menocal as the main presidential contenders.
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Havana
Cuba
Supreme Court
Miguel Mariano Gomez
Mario G. Menocal
Gandhi Gravely Ill at Wardha Retreat
Mahatma Gandhi lies gravely ill at Wardha retreat. Followers converge to be near him as doctors order rest and ban exertion. Gandhi reportedly suffers high blood pressure and has lost gains from a month of rest. Mrs Gandhi remains at his bedside praying.
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Bombay
U.P
Mahatma Gandhi
Wardha
Gandhi
Unemployment in Germany Rises in December
Berlin reported 2,506,806 unemployed in December, an increase of 322,354 from November. The total sits 100,000 below December 1954 figures.
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Berlin
Germany
Governor Fitzgerald of Michigan a thrifty, hard working farmer
The text portraits Frank D. Fitzgerald as a neatly dressed governor who also tends his farm in overalls. It notes his daily 14 mile commute, early arrivals to work, 22 years in public service starting as a Senate committee clerk, and his 1937 reelection ambition. It highlights pay-as-you-go finances, no expense accounts, and lack of patronage. It lists his age as 50 with a wife and one son.
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Michigan
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Capitol
State Senate
Japanese Army Plans Vigorous Protest Over Antijapanese Claims
In Tientsin on January 9 a new North China administration faced a potential crisis as Japan accused General Sung Cheh Yuan’s troops of firing on Japanese officers and insulting the Japanese flag at Taku. The Japanese military announced a vigorous protest over these alleged anti Japanese activities.
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North China
Sung Cheh-Yuan
Hopeh
Chahar
Sung
Peiping
Taku
Here
Allred Delayed by Hay Fever For Fort Worth Stop
Gov James V Allred was in Fort Worth to rest after a severe hay fever attack delaying his plans to fly to Austin. He spoke at a Jackson Day dinner in Nashville last night and diverted to Fort Worth to see a doctor before continuing to the capital.
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James V. Allred
Nashville
Capital
Austin
Judge Cowper Denies Non-Suit In Alienation Suit
In Charlotte judge G V Cowper overruled a motion for non-suit in the $250 000 alienation of affections case filed by F Brandon Smith Jr against Joseph F Cannon the former son in law. In New York a group led by the Mother Superior nuns and nurses of St Josephs By The Sea saved 25 children from a fire on Staten Island. In Comfort Texas George Kroenert Jr 33 died when his car overturned two miles south of Comfort on a curve.
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N. C
G. V. Cowper
Joseph F. Cannon
F. Brandon Smith, Jr
New York
UU Pi
St. Joseph’s-By-The-Sea
Buguenot
Staten Island
Comfort
Texas
George Kroenert, Jr
United States and Switzerland Sign Trade Pact
The United States and Switzerland formally signed a reciprocal trade agreement today, January 9, providing substantial mutual trade concessions.
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Washington
United States
Switzerland
My Beauty Hint Singer Walks Daily for Health Skin
A singer notes daily routines to stay well and maintain clear skin. She walks at least a mile despite a busy schedule, linking physical activity to overall well being.
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Singer
Borchard Attacks Neutrality Bill in Senate Hearings
Yale professor Edwin M. Borchard told the foreign affairs committee that executive incompetence rather than trade entanglements led the United States toward war. He warned the proposed neutrality law would strengthen strong nations, weaken the weak, and urged removing the presidents embargo power from international trade.
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Foreign Affairs Committee
Edwin M. Borchard
Yale
United States
Borchard
Lusitania
Sussex
State Department
Wilson
Governor Alfred to Allow Late Night Execution
Ed Clark secretary to the governor announced that Governor Alfred would not interfere with the execution of Fred Hill shortly after midnight in Austin on January 9.
Youthful Austin Man Convicted in Streetcar Motorman Murder
A young African American man in Austin was convicted of murdering a streetcar motorman. The verdict closes a high profile case that drew city attention as the investigation unfolded through local courts.
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Austin
Creomulsion Promises Relief For Persistent Coughs
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy for lingering chest colds and bronchial irritation. It claims components like Syrup of White Pine, Licorice, Wild Cherry, Menthol, Ipecac, Cascara, and Beechwood Creosote deliver phlegm loosening and soothing effects, suitable for adults and children.
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