Wool Growers Oppose Reciprocal Trade Policy
The National Wool Growers Association joined the American National Livestock Association in condemning the government’s reciprocal trade policy. They call the treaties detrimental to the industry and say producers are at the mercy of foreign importers. The groups argue revenue acts must originate in the House and treaties be Senate-approved before effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Wyo
U.P
National Wool Growers Association
American National Livestock Association
The
Livestock Association
United States
House of Representatives
Washington
Senate of the United States
Shortage of Funds May Cut Subsidy
Washington reports that the agriculture department may suspend the cotton export subsidy for the remainder of the marketing year due to exhausted funds. About 37.5 million dollars were available, with 6,078,000 bales claimed since August 1. The subsidy dropped from 7.50 to 1.00 per bale, and Congress may reallocate part of 12.125 million for relief consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Congress
United States
Sixteen Killed in Japanese Avalanche and Blizzard News
A blizzard sweeping the Japanese coast buried houses and caused cave-ins leaving at least 16 dead. The Hokuriku railroad line stalled with 1,000 passengers trapped. Also noted is a craftsman William Morris who invented the Morris chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Camel
Hokuriku
Wing lift triple plan to speed up airplanes
University of Michigan aeronautical expert Prof. E A Stalker reports a system that reduces wing area by two thirds while tripling lift. It uses a centrifugal blower to suck off dead air from the wing top and reenergize it, enabling higher speeds and safer climbs with automatic operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon Francis
Associated Press
New York
E. A. Stalker
Department of
Aeronautical Engineering
University of Michigan
Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences
Stalker
Campus Curfew at 11 Suggested by Dean at Kent State
Kent State University students face an 11 PM curfew reportedly urged by Dean of Men Raymond Manchester after house mothers complained of late hours. The measure aims to curb disturbances from male students and restore campus quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Kent State University
Raymond E. Manchester
University
Manchester
Women Lead Hyde Park YMCA Branch Breaks Tradition
In Boston the Hyde Park YMCA branch now shows 35 percent women involvement with a woman secretary directing activities. The piece notes rising female participation in a historically male institution and mentions a policy change on handling minor airplane wrecks, reserving restraint for serious injury death or when structural failure is suspected or requested by the pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
U.P
Hyde Park
YMCA
Warner's Compound diuretic promotes urine flow relief
Warner's Compound from Warner's Remedies Co helps increase urine output to dilute urine acidity and ease burning and frequent urination. Sold through druggists with Rochester New York origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner's
Warner's Remedies Co, Inc
Rochester
N, Y
Escaped Texas convict captured after 30 mile gunbattle
Patrick Powell also known as Roy Harris was captured in Carlsbad New Mexico after a 30 mile gunbattle with a deputy sheriff. Deputy Fred Hill of Artesia said Powell was an escaped convict identified by FBI records. Powell was wanted in Odessa Wichita Falls Big Spring and Pampa and had served two prison terms and broken jail at Midland.
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Carlsbad
N. M
Texas
Patrick Powell
Roy Harris
Powell
Fred Hill
Artesia
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Odessa
Wichita Falls
Big Spring
Pampa
Midland
Citrus Growers Fight Freezing Damage With Smudge Pots
Harlingen January 26 Citrus growers used smudge pots across the Texas citrus area to save fruit from freezing temperatures. Early reports indicate heavy damage already, with the USDA marketing service noting vegetables and citrus damaged seriously though exact losses are still unassessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlingen
Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
Two Oil Firms Sue Over Mexico Surplus Profits Tax
In Tampico on January 26 two oil equipment firms filed injunction suits against enforcement of Mexico’s new surplus profits tax. Charles Martin and Co. and Aztlan Investment Co. claim the tax is unconstitutional, the first challenges since the law was passed last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampico
Mexico
Congress
Charles Martin and Co
Aztlan Invest‘ment Company
Young Seaman Honored But Doesn't Know It
Dennis Bird, 19, unaware of recognition at sea, has been awarded the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society medal and certificate for his gallant attempt to rescue a seaman after the steamer Bosnia was sunk by a submarine. His parents have been informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dennis Bird
Navy
Bosnia
Liverpool
Mountain Mines Deep Below Sea Level
Ida Kellogg reports three of the wealthiest Coeur d Alene mines operate below sea level in a region 3000 feet above sea level. Sunshine is about 600 feet, Bunker Hill 200 feet, and Morning 140 feet below the surface. All expense air tours may follow, including 20 percent surface travel.
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Kellogg
Ida
Coeur d'Alene
Sunshine
Bunker Hill
Roosevelt Donates Two Stamps To GOP In Lincoln Day Plan
President Roosevelt sends two 25 cent stamps to Wheaton Indiana for a Lincoln Day banquet while declining attendance. He plans to keep two 25 cent McKinley portraits for the Republican event and notes the invitation contrasts with Democratic outreach to GOP leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Wheaton
Charles Plumley
Vermont
Stephen T. Early
James A. Farley
William McKinley
Mr. Roosevelt
Early
Bernard M. Long
Wheaton, Til
Long
Jim Farley
Mayor Writes Welcome Letters to New Residents in Willoughby
Willoughby mayor C. B. Todd personally welcomes new families, sending notes with local details such as garbage schedules Daniels Memorial park access municipal parking and village utilities. The piece notes renewed interest in lighter-than-air craft and possible navy dirigible construction.
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Willoughby, O
U.P
C. B. Todd
Willoughby
Daniels Memorial Park
Navy
Silver Linings for Cans Might Cut Costs
Metal expert E. T. Thum of Cleveland says silver could replace tin in cans if war blocks tin imports. He notes silver lining would add less than one third of a cent to can cost, a change currently prohibitive but potentially necessary during wartime.
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Cleveland, O
U.P
E. T. Thum
Law Officers Invited To Hear Minister Roberts
Amarillo law officers are invited to attend a Sunday night discussion by Ruther G Roberts of the Central Church of Christ on whether capital punishment is sanctioned by divine authority. Mayor Ross Rogers will be present and many city and county officials are expected. The report also notes German pilots learning machine gunning with cameras on wings to photograph as the trigger is pressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Ruther G Roberts
Central Church of Christ
Ross Rogers
German U boat fleet limited as surface ships mostly in ports
Berlin reports naval experts say about one third of U boats operate on the high seas while surface ships except the Admiral Scheer stay at home ports. The Graf Spee was sunk at Montevideo and the Deutschland renamed Luetzow. About 20 of 71 subs sunk with replacements running six to eight per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
U.P
High Seas
Admiral Scheer
Admiral Graf Spee
Montevideo
Duetschland
Germany
British claim Deutschland sunk and renamed Leutzow
Navy men believed the German pocket battleship Deutschland may have been sunk and Germany was attempting to conceal it by announcing a name change to Leutzow. A Leutzow exists, a 10,000 ton heavy cruiser of similar size, launched last July and likely not yet tested.
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London
U.P
Germany
Former Amarillo Man Dies in Oklahoma City
William R. Aven Jr. a former Amarillo assistant manager for International Harvester died yesterday at his Oklahoma City home after a brief illness. Survived by wife Rhoma two sons and parents Mr and Mrs W R Aven Sr of San Antonio and a sister of San Antonio. Services set for this afternoon in Oklahoma City. Body to be taken to San Antonio for burial.
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William R. Aven, Jr
Pistol Bought for $2 Kills Pittsburgh Youth
In Pittsburgh on January 26 Jack Mannke aged 17 bought a pistol for $2. While inspecting the weapon it discharged and he was fatally wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Jack Mannke
Bank Officer Proposes Plan to Reduce Unemployment
Englewood New Jersey January 26 A bank president proposes a plan to ease unemployment. James F McKinney head of Palisades Trust and Guaranty Company suggests 80 percent of employed give up 20 percent pay and time so employers hire jobless workers. He believes gains would lift production and create jobs though farmers are excluded.
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Englewood
James F. McKinney
Palisades ‘Trust and Guaranty Company
McKinney
Anne Adams Pattern 4304 Aprons Offer Fashion and Fit
Anne Adams Pattern 4304 features a wasp waist with pointed seaming, V-shaped neck, removable pockets, and shoulder strap options. Available in small medium and large with view A and B fabric requirements and contrast options. Order details include sizes, name address and 15 cents per pattern. Pattern and book bundles offered for 25 cents.
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Anne Adams
Amarillo Globe
Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
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DeLaine Williams
Hanson Post
Amarillo College
Dean Folsom D. Jackson
A. L. Biggs
Sons of the Legion
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Tunes
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Mannerheim
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GOP
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Tin Pan Alley
Finland
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Maerkaejaevi
Karelia
Helsinki
Dmliny
Russia
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Hangoe
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Kiev
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Murmansk
Stalin
Liberty Peg
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OLD Crow
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Bond
Guckenheimer
OLD Schenley
Paul Jones
Lewis Hunter
Kentucky
Tenth ST. Peg
Minister Roberts
Kitty
Laura Wheeler
Pattern Dept
Eighth Avenue
I Printing
Amarillo Printing Co
Long-Bell Lumber CO
Algeria
Desert
Old Taylor
U.S
UD Tay
National Distillers Prod. Corp
N.Y
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