French Fleet Engagements Grow Across Indo China and Med
War reports from Saigon describe French ships sinking two Thai warships in the Gulf of Siam and damaging a third amid broader clashes with British and German aerial forces in the Mediterranean. Frontier dispatches flag intensified fighting on the Indo China border with heavy bombardments and large casualty estimates.
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United Press
Thailand
Mediterranean
Saigon
Indo-China
Gulf of Siam
Japan
South Pacific
Prachinbari
Aranya
Wadhana
Great Britain
Germany
Valletta
Malta
Illustrious
Royal Air Force
Catania
Sicily
London
RAF
Wilhelmshaven
North Sea
Britain
Bristol
Amarillo's Jack Beutel Lands Lead in The Outlaw
Hollywood reports Jack Beutel from Amarillo and Jane Russell win early attention as leads in Howard Hughes film The Outlaw. Production changes and on set tensions test their inexperience as Hughes guides the project amid director shifts and technical reshuffles.
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Paul Harrison
Globe
Hollywood
Jack Beutel
Otto Beutel
Amarillo
Jack
Howard Hughes
Jane Russell
Hughes
Beutel
Russell
Betty
Amarillo High School
Representative Sam Massingale Dies After Illness
Cordell Oklahoma Democrat Representative Sam Massingale dies at home after a 24 hour illness from influenza. Build Now John Maynard Lumber Company reports the death.
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Sam Massingale
Oklahoma
Cordell
Okla
John Maynard Lbr. Co
Amarillo Chamber Seeks Local Airport Debate and Projects
At a 1916 Amarillo chamber meeting directors admitted a statement on airport ownership to the minutes. The speaker urged municipal versus private control, backing a three man committee to present facts to residents and focus on Will Rogers celebration Palo Duro Park and other local plans. A three man board for national defense and projects was formed. Jan. 17, 1916 noted with Metz and Transcaucasia events.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Threeman Committee
Floyd Studer
Jason Robberson
Studer
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
The Weather Bureau forecast fair conditions for Amarillo and surrounding areas tonight and Saturday with temperatures near 20 to 24 degrees tonight and 24 to 40 degrees for the 24 hour extremes. No significant changes expected across New Mexico border regions.
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Amarillo
West Texas
100Th Meridian
New Mexico
Governor O Daniel Urges 50 Million Tax Plan
Governor W Lee O Daniel urged the legislature to approve about 50 million dollars a year in new taxes including a general transactions tax to fund social security and other programs. He proposed higher taxes on natural resources and utilities and set specific tallies for pensions eleemosynary institutions schools and colleges. Rep Walter A Ferguson pressed to move quickly on the governor s tax bills but fled in adjournment as the House delayed actions.
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Austin
W. Lee O'Daniel
O'Daniel
Walter A. Ferguson
Overton
Ferguson
House
Governor O'Daniel Seeks Emergency Taxes to Fund Social Security
In a two part message to the legislature Governor O'Daniel urged emergency legislation to raise revenue for social security programs including old age pensions and aid for dependent children. He defended taxes as necessary for national defense and state obligations, arguing lawmakers should act within 30 to 40 days of the session start.
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Toland
Sam Nelson
Hughes
O'Daniel
O’daniel
Two Unasked Guests Foresee Murder at Wisteria Hall
Sally travels to her late grandmother’s house, Wisteria Hall, to prepare for weekend guests Aunt Maggie and two servants. She notices eerie quiet, expects activity, and spots a fleeing Kirk Pierce near the gate, hinting at danger as the scene shifts to a continuation on page 12.
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Semana
Sally
Murder
Wisteria Hall
Maggie
Andrew
Law
Bessie
Roswell
Kirk Pierce
Stimson Opposes Tying Up American Warships
Secretary Stimson told the House foreign affairs committee that no President has rushed the nation into war and Congress should not tie up ships with broad leases. He rejected claims the lend lease bill could let the United States purchase British and French navies. Vice President-Elect Wallace warned Congress that Hitler may wage an economic war portending armed conflict, outlining four global spheres of influence if Britain falls.
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Romania
Boris of
Bulfaria
Greece
Klisura
Tepelini
Valona
Berat
Japan
Cordell Hull
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Kosuke Matsuoka
Tokyo
Hull
Pacific
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Russia
Vladivostok
Germany
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U. S
William Phillips
Count Galeazzo Ciano
Moscow
Latvia
Afghanistan
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War Department
Tinkham
Republican
Massachusetts
Wallace
Adolf Hitler
Agriculture Department
Britain
Europe
Africa
Asia
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South
America
Australia
New Zealand
Ice Storm Closes Schools in Westmont
Officials closed schools across Westmont New Jersey yesterday as ice froze the siren signal. Fire volunteers responded when a single long note finally sounded, signaling emergency operations due to the storm.
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Westmont
N. J
Force
C10 Protests Draft Club as Plane Workers Plan Strike
CIO protests use of draft law as a club amid walkout plans at Ryan Aeronautical in San Diego. Frictions involve wage talks and federal conciliation while unions respond to deferment concerns and defense industry pressures. The report also notes related strikes and labor moves across industries and regions.
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Roosevelt
Ryan Aeronautical Company
San Diego
Richard T. Frankensteen
California
Eaton Manufacturing Company
Ohio
Michigan
Detroit
AFL
Cio-Uaw
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