Battleship and Coach in Brisbanes Wisecrack
Arthur Brisbane comments on President Coolidges Panama voyage and naval strategy. He argues battleships are outdated targets and praises air power and submarines, while noting lighter bombing tests and the need for a strong aviation component in defense. He criticizes the Wright Brothers first plane as a relic and urges Smithsonian custody of historic aircraft. He also discusses stock values and warns against short selling in 1927 markets.
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Star Company
Arthur Brisbane
America
Globe
Brisbane
Th “Jobe
George
Amarillo Weather Forecast and Temperature Trends
Fair weather with a chilly breeze greets Amarillo this morning. Expect continued fair skies and slightly colder temperatures tonight and tomorrow with hourly readings from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a comparison to last year’s high and low. East Texas and West Texas notes: freezing temps in north portions, frost in interior, with Friday generally fair.
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Amarillo
East
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
West
Arkansas Leader Robinson Retains Senate Leadership
In a strong show of party unity the Democratic Senate backed floor leader Robinson of Arkansas after Heflin of Alabama challenged his leadership over attacks on Catholics and Governor Smith. One senator dissented, Trammell of Florida, amid Heflin’s vow to continue his critique.
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Associated Press
Washington
lIn
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Heflin
Smith
New York
Trammell
Florida
Latin policy debate shadows Coolidge Havana trip
Latin papers question President Coolidge's Havana visit. An editorial in La Plata calls his speech unsubstantial and the voyage futile while comparing him to Kaiser Wilhelm II. In Chile Luis Cruz resigns as La Nacion editor after critical Nicaragua editorial.
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Associated Prensa
Montevideo
Uruguay
la Plata
President Coolidge
Havana
Wilhelm Hohenzol
Stern
Kaiser
Coolidge
Santiago
Chile
Luis Cruz
la Nacion
Nicaragua
Senor Davila
United States
Washington
Proposed Merger of Church Of England With Roman Catholics Creates Furore
London reports reveal a secret five year negotiations between High Church Anglicans and Catholic leaders at Malines. The public release stirs fears it may ruin prayer book reform talks and prompt Anglo Catholic withdrawal. Cardinal Mercier urged keeping disputable points private to avoid new sectarian tensions.
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Church of England
United Press
London
Malines
Cardinal Mercier
Canterbury
Dogs Ordered Killed in Crane County after Bite Spree
Sheriff Jack Allen orders all dogs in Crane County killed after a spate of dog bites. Twenty seven bite victims were to be taken to Austin for pasteur treatment. Six dog heads, thought to be mad, sent to state authorities for examination. Over 400 dogs have already been killed.
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United Press
San Angelo
Tex
Crane County
Jack Allen
Austin
Texas
Pasteur
Moody to Run Again Belief Prompts Satterwhite Move
Lee Satterwhite, Amarillo resident, contemplates entering the lieutenant governor race after returning from Austin. He plans to move to a ranch in Ector county and will not seek another term in the state legislature. He expects Moody to run again and advises Moody avoid a U.S. Senate bid, seeing Moody as the strongest ticket head.
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Lee Satterwhite
Amarillo
Austin
Moody
Mr. Satterwhite
Ector County
Satterwhite J
United States Senate
Satterwhite
Senate
Houston
Moody seeks re election as 1928 gubernatorial candidate
Austin reports strong expectation that Governor Moody will run for re election in 1928. Representative A P Petsch of Fredericksburg and State Senator A E Wood of Granger, both close political friends, indicate Moody will pursue another term as governor.
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Associated Press
Austin
Moody
A. P. ©. Petsch
Fredericksbrg
Petsch
A. E. Wood
Granger
All-South Texas Trade Trip Into Mexico Planned
Corpus Christi Texas January 19. Announcement of definite plans for an All South Texas trade trip into Mexico to improve business relations and promote friendliness will be made soon, according to Ray Leeman manager of the South Texas chamber of commerce.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
Mexico
Ray Leeman
South Texas Chamber ‘of Commerce
Texas Supreme Court narrows city zoning power in new ruling
The Texas Supreme Court affirmed that the Spann decision applies to home rule ordinances, effectively limiting municipal zoning authority. The ruling centers on Wichita County and Continental Oil’s Wichita Falls filling station in a residential district, signaling no current power to regulate business construction without constitutional change.
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Texas
State Supreme Court
Amarillo Court of Civil Appeals
Supreme Court
Net
Citlen Powerlens
Court of Civil Appeals
Spain
Supreme Court of the
United States
Phillips
Amarillo
Kingsford Smith and Pond Fail Endurance Flight
Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and Lieutenant George Pond abandoned their bid for the world endurance record at Mills Field San Francisco after the Spirit of California spent 50 hours and four minutes aloft. Gasoline exhaustion forced the landing at 10 13 a m.
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United Press
Mills Field
San Francisco
Charles Kingsford-Smith
George Pond
Milla Field
Spirit of California
Observation Sleepers On R. I. Trains Here
Observation sleepers on the Rock Island line between Amarillo and Memphis Tennessee begin service today. The 10 section cars are in Trains 11 and 112 Memphis California, announced by City Passenger Agent H W Clutter.
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Amarillo
Memphis
Tennessee
Rock Island
H. W. Clutter
Tornado Hits Southern Ohio Cincinnati Area Severe Damage
A tornado swept southern Ohio injuring many and killing one man, with heavy destruction in Cincinnati suburbs and Hamilton. Damage across Cumminsville East Hamilton and Van Buren area. At least ten injured, $100000+ damage estimate. storms also hit Louisville Shively and Hamilton with multiple houses wrecked and trees uprooted.
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Associated Prem
Cincinnati
Ohio
Washington Court House
Blue Grass
Kentucky
A. R. Kruger
Dayton
Cumminsville
Hamilton
East Hamilton
Loulaville
Everal
van Buren
Sachool
Louisville
Jun
Shively
L. M. Simpson
Arthur Gregory
Family Quarrel Reveals Jackson Street Beer Joint
A separated couple led sheriff officers to a Jackson Street beer joint after a quarrel over beer. The husband admitted hiding about 70 bottles stored at the home and paid a fine for drunkenness. The wife faces no charges as the couple remains apart.
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Jackson Street
Sheriff's Department
Pyle's Racers Here March 27
More than 1 000 runners in C Pyle's international cross country race will visit Amarillo on March 27 after starting in Los Angeles March 3. The journey covers 24 days with climbs to 8 000 feet at the Continental Divide and a final downhill into 3 660 foot altitude. Distances per day range 40 to 75 miles with a 6 ½ day leg to Chicago along U S Highway 66 dubbed the Main Street of America.
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C. Pyle
Amarillo
Board of City Development
Board
Los Angeles
Chicago
Low Angeles
America
Missingmen Ted Mosely and Fred Herring Near Havana Film Run
Daytona Beach reports search for Ted Mosely pilot and Fred Herring mechanic who left Monday for Mitchell Field New York with news reel films of President Coolidge's Havana reception. Last word placed their Stinson bi plane near Savannah Georgia about three and a half hours after takeoff.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Carolina Coast
Ted Mosely
Fred Herring
Mitchell Field
N. Y
Coolidge
Havana
Stinson
Savannah
Coolidge Returns From Havana Trip To Washington
President Coolidge arrived in Washington shortly after 7 this morning ending a six day visit to Havana. He spoke at the Pan American conference on Monday and resumed official duties.
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President Coolidge
Havana Harbor
Texas
Washington
Coolidge
Havana
Oklahoma Senate to Probe Alleged Bribery in Impeachment Move
Oklahoma lawmakers moved toward a full inquiry after Carl Magee, editor of the Oklahoma News, claimed $100,000 was paid to sway Senate votes to adjourn the impeachment session. Senator Anglin called a meeting with Gov Johnston’s office to discuss investigation options and seek AG involvement.
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Magee
State Senate
Angainer
Fred I. Branson
State Supreme Court
Harry Cordell
Board of Agriculture
J. K Wright
Anglin
Edwin Dabney
Guy Andrews
Senate
John Rice
Bandits slain in bank daylight holdup near Portland
Two unidentified robbers were shot dead by Mount Scott State Bank cashier A. J. Demorest during a daylight holdup in the outlying Portland district. The incident occurred January 19 as the pair attempted the robbery.
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Ting
Associated Frese
Portland
Ore
Mount Scott State Bank
A. J. Demorest
Car Stolen in City Found in Oklahoma
A Chrysler car owned by Jack Long stolen locally was found in Clinton Oklahoma and reported in good condition. A Buick 1928 roadster belonging to Frank Wolflin was abandoned and found in Stamford earlier in the week.
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Jack Long
Clinton
Oklahoma
Frank Wolflin
Stamford
Tourists Vaccinated on Mexican Border in Smallpox Drive
An epidemic of smallpox in Mexico led U S health officers to vaccinate all tourists and others crossing the international bridge at Del Rio Texas. The notice mentions vaccination efforts along the border and ends with an unrelated elec trical ad offering service by Finklea.
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United Presa del
Graves of Mormon Leaders Found After 83 Years
In Nauvoo Illinois on January 19 the final settlement of a long standing Mormon controversy was achieved with the discovery of the graves of Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith in a mouldy basement of a deserted house. W O Hand a Kansas City engineer and local church members located the graves ending a dispute over the burial place that began after their 1844 murder.
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Associated Press
Nauvoo, Ill
Nauvoo
Joseph Smith
Hyrum
W. O. Hand
Kansas City, Mo
Illinois
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