Romania Builds King’s Dike Frontier Defenses
A Romanian spokesman said King Carol personally directed the construction of hundreds of miles of defensive works along Romania’s frontier. The so called King’s dike runs from the Kesch River into Bukovina and along the Dniester to the Black Sea, including tank traps and deep ditches designed to slow tanks and convoys.
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London
U.R
Carol
Rumania
Kesch
Bukovina
Dneister
Black Sea
Carpathians
Bessarabia
Rumiania
No More Aid For Finland
Congressional leaders expressed grave doubt that Congress would approve further financial aid for Finland as fears rose that aiding the Baltic nation could involve the United States in European wars. President Roosevelt urged expanding the export import banks revolving credit fund to finance exports of farm surpluses and manufactured goods non military, hoping to avoid broad worldwide credits.
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Washington
Finland
Baltic Republic
United States
Europe
Roosevelt
Congress
British Railroaders on Alert for Sabotage Plot
Six hundred thousand British railroad men were placed on alert amid reports of a German intelligence plot to sabotage public works, communications, bridges, and railroads. Authorities issued countermeasures and secret instructions to railroad officials to monitor suspicious characters.
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London
Globe News offers six sets of symphonic records on sale
Six sets of symphonic records are now available at Globe News with prices around $1.49 to $2.29 for deluxe album sets. The latest three-record Debussy suite includes Clouds, Forest Waltz, and Afternoon of a Faun. More titles include Schubert Unfinished Symphony Mozart Bach and Beethoven. A Haydn symphony is due January 27. Record players may be attached to radios for a small fee. Orders and details available from the Music Appreciation Editor.
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Globe News
Schubert
Beethoven
Mozart
Bach
The
British Freighter Garcia Damaged Beached by Blast
The admiralty announced 108 officers and men missing aboard three British submarines. Germany reported some rescues earlier, suggesting the death toll may be affected. The notice dates to January 17, framing updates on wartime losses.
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Garcia
London
Admiralty
Germany
Long Leads Ballot in Louisiana Primary Runoff Fight
Incomplete returns show Gov. Earl K. Long leading with 85 093 votes against four anti administration candidates totaling 103 634. Sam Houston Jones is second with 52 002 as others trail. goon squads and fraud accusations surface amid a tense election day in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Wa.r
Earl K. Long
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Long
Sam Houston Jones
Lake Charles
James A. Noe
James H. Morrison
Hammond
Vincent Moseley
Opelousas
Huey Long
United States Attorney's Office
Noe
Jones
Plains Gas Rate Cut 5 Cents in Panhandle Area
Lubbock and 42 Panhandle towns will see a five cent cut in gas rates for the next 48 000 cubic feet after the $1 25 minimum bill. The new schedule lowers the rate to 45 cents per thousand for the initial 48 000 cubic feet, with further decreases for higher usage. Officials estimate annual consumer savings near 100 000, with about 25 000 to 30 000 saved in Lubbock.
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Lubbock
Panhandle- Plains
West Texas Gas Company
R. F. Hinchey
Hinchey
Contraband Control Hurting Germans Says British Official
Britain’s minister of economic warfare Ronald Cross told the House of Commons that allied contraband control is severely hurting Germany. He said after four and a half months of war Germany’s economic troubles resemble those at the end of two years of World War II, with living conditions in Germany strained.
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London
Germany
Ronald Cross
House of Commons
Cross
Weather Outlook With Light Winds From Mr Collman
Mr Collman reports no significant activity. only a westerly breeze around 10 mph. Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and tomorrow with slightly cooler temperatures. Last night’s low was 25 at the airport and 30 in town. tonight’s low around 20 to 25.
Coal Truckers Strike Affects New York City Deliveries
New York drivers and yard workers, about 2 500 each, walked out after wage negotiations failed with 100 coal dealers. Mayor LaGuardia secured a promise to keep deliveries to hospitals and schools flowing. The strike spans four boroughs, with officials surveying fuel needs for emergencies as cold weather grips the city.
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New York
U.P
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
AFL
Coal Merchants Association
Fuel Merchants Association
F. H. LaGuardia
Louis F. Costuma
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity
Fair tonight through Friday with generally fair conditions in West Texas and New Mexico. Temperature trends show little change with a maximum near 54 and a minimum around 25, noon reading about 50. Russell Stationery Co. offers repair service on all office machines.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Russell Stationery Co
Hand and sister found dead in burned Texas home
Police say L. B. Hand aged 72 and his sister Lula Windgreen 76 were murdered and the fire staged to hide the crime. A blood trail and the sister’s false teeth were found near the ruins seven miles from Tulia. Justice of the peace will preside over a late inquest.
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Tulia
L. B. Hand
Lula Widegreen
Here
Hand
George Hand
Chicago
Wv. R. Gardner
Ray Hand
South America
Loans on car real estate or salary advertised in want ads
Globe-News Want Ads lists classifications Nos 54 55 and 56 offering loans on cars real estate or salary. Dial 6262 for details and access to quick cash today.
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Globe-News
ICC Okays Revamping Railroad
The Interstate Commerce Commission approves a reorganization plan for the Missouri Pacific system, consolidating 26 debtors into a new company except Missouri Illinois. Capitalization drops from 671 million to 560 million and annual charges fall from 29.1 million to 21.7 million. Fixed interest shrinks to 7.29 million from 24.77 million. Equity holders lose value and receive no participation in new securities. Equipment obligations remain undisturbed.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri Pacific Railroad System
Missouri Pacific System
Missouri-Illinois Railroad Company
Missouri Pacific
ICC
Traffic Plan Surprise Hints Plan Controversy in Amarillo
A Friday noon briefing in Amarillo will present a citywide traffic survey by Harry Hines of the state highway department. Officials preview the report as containing notable recommendations and surprise elements. The lunch meeting at the Amarillo Hotel costs 60 cents a plate and is hosted by the Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Amarillo
Harry Hines
State Highway Department
British Announce 108 Dead In Loss of Submarines
In London a report states 108 dead in the loss of three submarines. It notes the British freighter Gracia, 5642 tons, damaged in the Irish Sea by an explosion after departing a northwest England port. The ship was beached and its crew of 60 were rescued by another vessel. The Gracia is operated by the Donaldson Line.
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London
Trish Sea
England
Donaldson Line
Eleven Jurors Selected To Try Browder For Passport Fraud
A jury of eleven men and one woman was chosen in New York to try Earl Browder general secretary of the Communist party on federal passport fraud charges. The case centers on Browder and the use of a fraudulent passport.
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New York
Earl Browder
Communist Party
Night at the Nat Dance For Finland Relief
Amarillo hosts a Finland Relief Fund dance at the Nat with Dick Mills and Wis 12 Merry Millers performing both waltzes and popular tunes. Dancing runs 9 30 pm to 1 am, tickets 55 cents to donate to aid Finland, show by Dixie Dice at 11 pm, all services donated.
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Dick Mills
Wis
Merry Millers
Amarillo
National
Dixie Dice
H. A. Dyer
Nat
Finland
United States
Du Pont Plant Explosion Kills Two in New Jersey
A explosion at a FB I Du Pont De Nemours plant in Gibbstown New Jersey killed two workers Earl Harbeson of Glassboro and Edward Bundens of Paulsboro and seriously injured two carpenters Samuel Hartshon of Woodbury and Michael Geitz of Woodbury. The blast involved 6000 pounds of nitroglycerine stored at the plant site.
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Gibbstown
J. Jan
Fb.i. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Earl Harbeson
Glassboro
N. J
Edward Bundens
Paulsboro
Samuel Hartshon
Michael Geitz
Woodbury
du Pont
Philadelphia
du Pont Company
Wilmington
Del
Dykeman and Vivian Nelson Wed in Clovis
Ralph W. Dykeman and Miss Vivian Nelson were married in Clovis New Mexico on Tuesday morning. The couple will live at 1102 North Taylor Street. Nelson moved to the area a year ago to live with relatives. Dykeman is a Maverick Club director and son of W. T. Dykeman. The bride wore a black velvet dress for the ceremony.
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Ralph W. Dykeman
Vivian Nelson
W. K. Nelson
Hatfield
Clovis
N. M
North Taylor Street
Miss Nelson
C. L. Lesan
North Boyer Street
Dykeman
Maverick Club
W. T. Dykeman
Triangle of Sparrows Build Nest in Amarillo Elm
Three sparrows begin a nest in a large Chinese Elm at 833 Kentucky Street, Amarillo. Neighbors note the early activity and speculate whether the triangle will be a lasting arrangement as the birds work furiously this morning.
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Kentucky Street
Italy May Be Forced To Battle
Rome January 17 Italy may be forced to take up arms at any time General Ettore Muti secretary of the Fascist party warned. Addressing Fascist federal secretaries he said Italy’s current stance may not last and that the nation must be ready with arms and in spirit.
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Rome
U.P
Italy
Ettore Muti
Muti
New Finnish Victory Reported In Salla Region Drive
Pinnish troops push in sub zero weather along the Salla front claiming progress toward victory. Finland reports routing a Russian company north of Lake Ladoga with 70 killed and two tanks seized while air raids hit enemy columns and a Russian plane is shot down. Swedish officials note captured airmen maps suggesting planned bombing toward Sweden and Norway.
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Salla
Lake Ladoga
Leningrad
Sweden
Norway
Fugitives Rob Store Owner in West Texas
Three fugitives Robert Lacy Smith Andrew H Nelson and J W Mann roamed West Texas robbing crossroads stores of food gas cash and loot while officers hunted them. They overpowered a Buffalo prison guard last Saturday and later held up C L Fowler a store owner at Hylton Nolan County taking 80 dollars a watch a flashlight and 17 gallons of gas before speeding away in a maroon Ford. Police linked three Electra youths to related robberies and a chase toward Colorado City as the fugitives’ car with license 989 812 was reported. Mrs J B Diggs sister of Fowler heard the robbery on the radio and confirmed the store owner’s name.
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San Angelo
West Texas
Robert Lacy Smith
Andrew H. Nelson
J. W. Mann
Buffalo
Huntsville
Hylton
Nolan County
C. L. Fowler
Snyder
Electra
Colorado City
Cash
Nelson
Mann
Potter County Faces Low Voter Readiness Amid Poll Tax
Potter County shows weak political interest with only 2866 poll tax receipts issued as the Jan 31 deadline nears. Many eligible residents turning 21 or aged 60 have free or no exemptions, leaving over 7000 polls unpaid to maintain full voting strength for the year.
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Potter County
Amarillo Junior Chamber Observes 21st Founders Week
The Amarillo Junior Chamber joins Jaycees across the nation for Junior Chamber of Commerce Week January 16 to 23 marking the 21st anniversary of the movement. A Founders Day Banquet at Capitol Hotel features a distinguished service award for outstanding civic work.
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Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Texas
United States
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Sam W. Davis
Capitol Hotel
National
Young Mens Organization
Amarillo Jaycees
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Geissenbier, Jr
St. Louis
Junior Chamber
Perry Pipkin
Memphis
Police Return $900 Loot as 3 Arrested in Burglary Case
Loot valued at more than $900 recovered from Shaw-Graves Cleaners at 613 West Tenth Avenue. Police say 15 suits, eight dresses, 15 trousers, many neckties, gloves and jackets were found. Suspects Jack Moss Richard Jacks and George White were charged with burglary and sent to county jail with bonds set at $750 each.
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Shaw-Graves Cleaners
West Tenth Avenue
Jack Moss
Richard Jacks
George White
Charlie Carder
Germany signs food aid pact with Hungary
In Budapest on January 17 Hungary and Germany reached an economic agreement aimed at boosting shipments of food to Germany. The deal, viewed as a significant victory for Germany, comes amid looming trade negotiations between France and Hungary expected to begin in Paris within two weeks.
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Budapest
Hungary
U.P
Germany
France
Paris
Belgium May Alleviate Stage D Mobilization
Brussels reports officials said stage D of mobilization could be alleviated within two days if nothing else occurred. Unspecified factors remained, while Foreign Minister Paul-Henri Spaak held separate talks with British, French and German ambassadors.
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Brussels
Paul-Henri Spaak
Negro Man Who Wasn't There Delays Trial In County Court
The case of Addie Lee Wallace paused in county court today due to confusion over a witness named W. H. Henderson. The man brought in as the witness did not know the dealings and proved to be the wrong person. The proper W. H. Henderson could not be located as the case teggested. Newly-Greenhill Agey, for assurance.
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Addie Lee Wallace
W. H. Henderson
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