Texas Firemen Hear Criticism of Federal Oil Policy
Ernest O. Thompson, chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission, told about 600 delegates at the Texas state firemen and fire marshal convention in El Paso that federal regulation of Texas oil was an encroachment on state rights. He said the government uses hot oil as a pretext, warned that federal control would not be relinquished, and noted oil's role as a major issue since the Civil War as 2,400 people attended.
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EL Paso
Texas
New Deal
Ernest O. Thompson
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas State Firemen’s and Fire Marshal's Convention
The Girl From 10th Avenue at Paramount and other films
Bettie Davis stars in The Girl From 10th Avenue at Paramount with Ian Hunter and Colin Clive. a human moving drama different from Of Human Bondage. Short subjects include Pete Smith Oddities and Disney’s color Silly Symphony The Tortoise and the Hare. National screen council picks G Men as top family film for May. A San Antonio indictment returns against D L Tipton for murder of Sam Nami.
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Paramount
10Th Avenue
Bettie Davis
Charlie Ruggles
Mary Boland
Texas
Henry Hull
Rialto
John Gilbert
Walter Connolly
Victor McLaglen
REX
Bordertown
Paul Muni
Bette Davis
Merle Mack
Mary Palmer
Roseland
Ruby Nan Currie
Wilson Humber
Ewing Nix
Miss Davis
Ian Hunter
Colin Clive
Pete Smith
Uncle Sam
Secret Service
National Screen Council
First ‘National
First National
Fox
San Antonio
D. L. Tipton
Sam Nami
Bexar County
Tipton
Nami
Asian crisis and Chinese surrender to Japan sparks commentary
An editorial notes China yields to Japanese demands in Tientsin amid war tensions. It contrasts Chinese unpreparedness with Japan's readiness and hints at potential territorial losses. The piece also references Frank O. Lowden urging Democrats to rally around a political figure.
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China
Japan
Tientsin
Manchukuo
Imperial Palace
Asia
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Amarillo Lions pick Fancher Upshaw to lead club next year
In a club election at the Amarillo Hotel, Fancher Upshaw was chosen head of the Amarillo Lions Club over Henry Akin and J. Alton May. Dr. T. M. Montgomery became first vice president, Lon Edwards second vice president, and W. W. Nicklaus third vice president. New directorate members Grady Wilson and E. C. Lacy were named.
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Amarillo
Republican Stand to Preserve Constitution Against Imported Ideologies
The piece argues for preserving the American form of government against imported philosophies, citing Mr. Lowden’s warning about dictatorial trends and noting Europe’s influence on ideas. It underscores Republican unity around a large Democratic cash fund and the need for broad human progress.
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Mr. Lowden
Europe
Scallops Trim Gown for Easy Slimming Style
Dressmaking note shows how to trim a slenderizing surplice cape with scallops and contrast binds to cut cost. Pattern 2227 offered in sizes 36 to 46, requires 378 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 36, with illustrated steps and a sewing pattern order form. Also promotes Anne Adams pattern book and pattern together for 25 cents.
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Arne Adams
Anne Adams
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Hits Federal Oil Authority
Ernest Thompson
Paso
Walt Disney
Smith
Chhiupia
F. H. Ecker
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Dionne
Faurot
New York
Eovidence
Goodyear
Schilling
Anne Adams Simmer
Trousseau
Amarillo Globe Pattern Department
West 17Th St
N. Y
MR Smith
Harold
Adkisson & Gunn
Pampa
Borger
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