Legislature Holds Quiet Amid O'Daniel Inauguration Looms
The 46th Texas Legislature waited for Governor-elect W. Lee O'Daniel to take office. Lawmakers considered how to fund his proposed pension plan for citizens over 65, noting the constitution limits state aid to $15 monthly and that the federal government won’t match pensions for those not in need. Possible revenues were discussed, including raising current taxes or creating new levies, while sales tax faced opposition.
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W. Lee O'Daniel
Texas
House Decides To Fence Members With Brass Rail
The Texas House voted to build a brass rail around desks to curb disorder. Proponents cite public criticism calling the chamber a three ring circus while noting the Senate has decorum via a railing and restricted access. Representative Morris of Greenville advocates improved order by keeping wives and non working staff outside.
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Austin
House of Representatives
Senate
Morris
Greenville
Lawsuit Seeks Damages Over Child's Slide Injury
Evelyn Buffaloe and O G Buffaloe acting for Frances Louise Chambers filed in 47th district court against the City of Amarillo seeking 2600 in actual damages and 1000 in exemplary damages for injuries to Buffaloe’s daughter from a Glide on Buchanan Street Park on October 6 1938.
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Evelyn Buffaloe
O. G. Buffaloe
Frances Louise Chambers
47Th District Court
Amarillo
Buchanan Street
International Wheat Board to Convene World Conference
The International Wheat Advisory Board decided to call an international conference to address the world wheat problem. It will be the first since August 1933 and is likely to be held in London.
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London
International Wheat Advisory Board
French Student Proves No Geometric Trisecting by Ruler and Compass
A century ago Pierre Wanteel argued there is no geometric method to trisect an angle using only a straightedge and compass. The approach echoed Archimedes, and later Italian mathematician Vieta in 1900 echoed Merriman’s form. The enduring point is that no simple yes or no answer suffices in mathematics.
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Pierre Wanteel
Merriman
Archimedes
Vieta
WPA Continuity Claim On Civil Service Status Discussed
The article notes a debate over whether the WPA remains a temporary federal agency and should place its administrative personnel into civil service. It discusses executive order nullification and the scope of WPA in the District of Columbia and field offices, highlighting calls for permanent status changes.
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WPA
District of Columbia
Wary Help Wanted Classified Fragments
A damaged page fragment shows offers of farm ranch work from a man and a woman seeking employment. Names Robert Browning and Anna Alle appear with addresses in Albuquerque New Mexico. The text is incomplete and includes stray spelling errors and a continuation note.
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Robert Browning
East Tenth Avenue
Tak
Anna Alle
Albuquerque
N. M
Market Report Kansas City Livestock Prices Jan 12
Kansas City market notes show hogs at 7.25 to 7.35 per cwt for 230 pounds and under, 240 to 330 pounds 6.90 to 7.25, sows around 6.00 to 6.25. Cattle and calves trade activity included medium to good fed steers 7.75 to 9.00, fat cows 5.50 to 6.50, vealers 8.00 to 9.50. Sheep sales limited with slaughter lambs over 4.50.
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Kansas City Aera
Kansas City
Braddock Declares His Father Won’t Take Relief
Former heavyweight champion James J. Braddock said his 76-year-old father Joseph Braddock Sr would not need public aid. The elder Braddock, destitute, sought relief but Braddock insisted his father is independent and will withdraw the application, trusting his son to handle matters.
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North Bergen
N. J
James J. Braddock
Joseph Braddock
Braddock
Louis Raimann
German diplomat shot at Hague sparks antisemitic protests
Germanysterdam blames an international campaign of hatred after a shot was fired into a secretary’s room at the Hague legation on Jan 9. The spokesman warned German diplomats are not “free game for Jews” and said reprisals could follow if Jewish violence continued. Nazi papers denounced the incident across front pages.
President seeks war funding to boost Army and Navy
The president requests a total 525 million dollars for defense with 450 million for new Army needs, 66 million for Navy needs, and 10 million for civil air pilot training. He calls for 300 million of the Army fund to add at least 3,000 aircraft, hoping large orders will lower unit costs and expand production.
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Army
Navy
Old Tar Is Buried With Pipes Tobacco Wine and Matches
Genoa report of a sailor Second Brina aged 80 buried with two pipes a large can of tobacco a bottle of wine a wine glass and a box of matches as he asked to make his last voyage peaceful his wife Angiolina added an extra pipe during the ceremony.
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Genoa
Brina
Angiolina
Mother of Vega Rancher Succumbs
Mrs Catherine Pinkston 81 died at the family home two miles west of Vega after a brief illness. She was widow of Wesley Pinkston and mother of Cleve A Pettengill, with two other sons Charles Z Pettengill and Don P Pettengill and two grandchildren surviving. Funeral services will be held in Vega with time to be announced by N S Griggs and Sons.
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Catherine Pinkston
Vega
Methodist Church
N. 5, Griggs & Sons
Keys Turned in Old Federal Doors at Amarillo Post Office
The old federal building in Amarillo was found locked after being vacated last Monday. Superintendent Henry Tyler reported letters mailed last night and keys returned to the outside doors at 1 pm. The site draws interest for potential occupants and library use. CAPETOWN Birth rate in British dominions shown as 23.9 per thousand in South Africa vital statistics report.
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Mother Hubbard
Amarillo
Henry Tyler
Old Post Ofice
Capetown
U.P
South Africa
British Dominion
Union
House of Assembly
British Italian talks end in stale mate on appeasement
Rome reports that British Italian discussions on European appeasement concluded in a stalemate as of tonight, with no agreement reached.
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Rome
U.P
Amarillo Rotary hears of Preventorium project progress
At the Amarillo Rotary Club meeting the Pot ter County Tuberculosis Association outlined the new $30,000 Preventorium unit. Allen Early, association director, presided and introduced supporting groups. Mrs. J L Scott detailed cooperative efforts. Amarillo craft unions donated over $3,700 in labor. A A Meredith spoke on WPA support. the Texian Club which sponsored the rebuild after last June's fire was also noted.
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Potter County Tuberculosis Association
Amarillo
A. A. Meredith
WPA
Texian Club
S. B
Allied Appointees Await Confirmation
Sixty recess appointments by Gov. Allred went to the Texas Senate for confirmation. Hearings began in executive session. The Senate was not expected to act on all appointments before meeting with the House to canvass the governor and lieutenant governor results and declare the victories of W. Lee O'Daniel and Coke R. Stevenson.
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Austin
James V. Allred
Texas Senate
Senate
House
W. Lee O'Daniel
Fort Worth
Coke R. Stevenson
Junction
Trash Fire at El Cibola Tourist Court Damages Garage Slightly
A burning pile of trash in a garage at the El Cibola tourist court on the Panhandle Highway caused only slight damage before the city fire department, Central Station reports.
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el Cibola
Panhandle Highway
Senate Committee Recalls Hopkins For Fresh Questions
The Senate commerce committee decided to recall Harry Hopkins for further questioning tomorrow about alleged political use of WPA funds. Hopkins testified briefly today but said he needed time to prepare for detailed answers as the committee weighs his nomination for Secretary of Commerce.
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Washington
Senate Commerce
Harry &. Hopkins
Hopkins
Rotary Luncheon Honors Preventorium Staff and Guests
Whittenburg notes the staff and directors of the Preventorium were guests of honor at a Rotary luncheon. A special feature was a girls trio formed from Preventorium patients performing for attendees.
Schwab Wife Dies at 79 in New York Home
Mrs. Charles M. Schwab, wife of the steel magnate, died at her New York home from a heart malady she had suffered since Christmas. She was 79. Schwab, 78, was at her side when she died, and the Schwab family physician Dr Samuel A. Brown said he was deeply shaken by the loss.
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New York
U.P
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
Samuel A. Brown
Texas Tech Allowed Private Funds for Dormitory Loans
Senator G H Nelson of Lubbock introduced a bill permitting Texas Technical College to borrow private funds for dormitory construction. The college would pledge revenue from the buildings to amortize the loan, with no state credit involvement. Repayment would occur via revenue bonds at up to 6 percent interest over no more than 20 years.
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Austin
G. H. Nelson
Lubbock
Texas Technological College
Nelson
FHA Records Billion Dollar Business in 1938
Federal Housing Administrator Stewart McDonald announced FHA translated about 1.25 billion dollars of business in 1938 the largest volume in its history despite housing slowdowns early in the year. End-year totals show 2.096 billion dollars in total insurance with 1.3 billion in small mortgages 62 million in large mortgages and 733 million in property improvement loans.
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Washington
Stewart McDonald
FHA
McDonald
Tools Cramp Their Style
Two alleged WPA thieves confessed to thefts totaling nearly $1,500. They complained the Works Progress Administration limited their crime by requiring time with a pick and shovel, a novel critique from workers turned criminals.
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Fort Worth
Works Progress Administration
WPA
Loyalists Call Men Between 20 and 49 For Mobilization
The Loyalist cabinet in Barcelona issued a decree for general mobilization of all males aged 20 to 49 inclusive. The order also calls up military classes now between 36 and 42.
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Barcelona
Permit Granted for Lumber Yard Structure at 1202 West Seventh
City hall approved a large corrugated iron building at 1202 West Seventh Avenue to house the Wood Webb Lumber Company. Estimated cost is 9500 dollars. B F Tepe is named as owner, previously linked to the White House yards in the area.
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Seventh Avenue
Wood Webb Lumber Company
B. F. Tepe
City Hall
Tepe
White House
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