United States Abandons Panama Intervention Right
Under the Roosevelt era good neighbor policy the United States signs a treaty with Panama to abandon its right to intervene to maintain order in Panama and adjacent areas. The 1903 clause granting intervention is repealed, replaced by joint responsibility and cooperation. Panama also secures a larger canal rental amid dollar gold weight reductions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Panama
Panama Canal
Colon
Republic of Panama
Cuba
Republic of
Strange heroic Japan and a lethal young army
Arthur Brisbane reports on Japan where Prime Minister Okada is said to have survived an assassination attempt by hiding in an iron safe. Meanwhile young officers executed a double and the army continues decisive actions, reflecting a culture quick to accept death.
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International
Japan
Keisuke Okada
Tokio
Italy Presses War Gains as Peace Talks Hover
Italy drives a deep spearhead into Ethiopia as Mussolini’s government seeks to balance armed success with diplomacy at the League of Nations. Britain proposes an oil embargo while the League debates sanctions and peace prospects. Italian gains in Tembien and Amba Alaji spark cautious optimism over possible negotiations.
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Charles E. Harner
Associated Press
Ethiopia
Geneva
Italy
League of Nations
Anthony Eden
Committee
League
Pietro Badoglio
Tembien
Amba Alaji
Rome
Paris
Mussolini
Tr Duce
Texas Independence Day Observed In Old Washington
Governor James V Allred urged Texans to renew pride in Texas ideals during Independence Day ceremonies in Old Washington on the Brazos. Banks closed, schools open, as Amarillo observes the state centennial birth of Texas. Allred honored the signers who declared independence and resisted military despotism, praising their courage and sacrifice.
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Washington-On-The Brazos
James V. Allred
Texas
Mexico
Old Washington
Allred
Jap Death by Own Action List Is Up
In Tokyo Maj Takesuke Amano killed himself after learning he was superior officer to Teruzo Ando who led last week’s revolt and also died by own action. Several other personal crisis reports were believed but not confirmed as the revolting officers remained jailed awaiting trial. Normalcy returned as national leaders sought a new cabinet and Tokyo prepared for the doll festival carnival for children.
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Tokyo
U.P
Takesuke Amano
Amano
Teruzo Ando
Prison Goods Law Upheld by Court
The Hawes-Cooper law empowering states to control or prohibit the sale of prison-made goods from outside their borders was held constitutional by the Supreme Court.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Unemployment Surges in January 1936 Says AFL
Washington reports 1.25 million jobless in January marking the largest January rise since 1931. The AFL notes unemployment climbed from 11.397 million to 12.626 million by February 1 following heavy job losses in the second half of 1935.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Two Plunge to Death as Fire Rages at Warren Hotel
Two people died today and as many as ten others were feared trapped when a fire of undetermined origin swept the Warren Hotel in Warren Ohio. Seven others were rescued from smoke and taken to a hospital as manager M. T. Smith warned more occupants could be trapped in their rooms.
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Warren, O
Warren
M. T. Smith
Ticket Sale Opens for Ballet Tuesday
Tickets went on sale today for Hollywood Ballet Company at the Municipal Auditorium. The City Drug Store No 1 on Polk Street will sell tickets until 6 pm tomorrow. Prices are 1.65 1.10 and 55 cents. The company features many film actresses and will later perform in New York. Unique lighting and an electric organ will accompany the show.
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Hollywood Ballet Company
Municipal Auditorium
City Drug Store
Polk Street
Metropolitan
New York
Texas marks 100th anniversary of independence
Texas celebrated the 100th anniversary of independence from Mexico with ceremonies as citizens reflected on the state's growth from a raw frontier to a vast industrial, commercial, agricultural and mineral empire. Officials and residents gathered at historic sites amid commemorations of Texas history.
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Texas
Austin
Mexico
FDR Prepares Tax Message To Plug Budget Gap
President Roosevelt cleared his schedule to outline the tax message due to Congress and address a $1.139 billion shortfall in the 1936 37 budgets caused by the Supreme Court AAA ruling. He plans three revenue types including 120 million for bonus amortization deemed new taxes to offset Treasury losses.
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Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Congress
Supreme Court Aaa
Treasury
Use of Masks in Dust Storms Sector
Dust storms in the Southwest prompt the U S Public Health Service and Red Cross to distribute nearly 550 gauze masks free of charge. Secretary Mrs Arthur Ball urges Amarillo residents to use them, especially children, and to avoid dampening masks. Masks may be laundered and should not be moistened during use to prevent mud and breathing issues. The article notes rising respiratory diseases linked to dust and warns of silicosis risk, with health authorities citing past outbreaks and related ailments.
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Red Cross
Arthur Ball
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Underpass Plan Discussed With City Officials
J A Stewart industrial commissioner for the Rock Island Railroad was en route to Amarillo to confer with city officials the state highway department and Chamber of Commerce about the Buchanan Street underpass a $400000 project. John Spann division freight agent said Stewart would arrive tonight or Tuesday and that a plan satisfactory to all concerned can be worked out. City officials were in conference with Rock Island representatives hoping chief engineers in Chicago would approve the plan. See UNDERPASS Page 2
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J. A. Stewart
Rock Island Railroad
Chicago
Amarillo
State Highway Department
Chamber of Commerce
Buchanan Street
John Spann
Spann
Stewart
Rock Island
Go signal to replace AAA launches soil conservation program
The White House signaled approval for a new $500 million soil conservation and domestic allotment act to replace the AAA. President Roosevelt framed the aims as achieving parity of farm income, not prices, and vowed continued agricultural equality. Davis mobilized 5,000 staff for rapid program rollout with four conferences planned in Memphis, Chicago, New York, and Salt Lake City to remove 30,000,000 acres from commercial production into legumes and other soil-saving crops.
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Washington
U.P
White House
Department of Agriculture
New Deal
AAA
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Chester C. Davis
Davis
Memphis
Chicago
New York
Salt Lake City
Edith Liggett flees Middle West for New York to escape death threats
Mrs Edith Liggett fled across the Middle West to New York seeking refuge after the murder of her husband Walter Liggett, an anti crime editor. She cited fear for her life and her two children, who had been on an isolated farm during the trial in which Isadore Blumenfeld was acquitted.
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Minneapolis
U.P
Edith Liggett
Middle West
New York
Isadore
Kid Cann) Blumenfeld
Liggett
Skyscraper service workers strike disrupts New York
In early March, over 20 000 elevator operators and building staff walked off jobs across Manhattan and the Bronx, with 125 000 expected to join by night. BuildingsLost power and telephone service as strikebreakers faced protests. police mobilized 12 000 officers as Mayor LaGuardia focused on health conditions amid the upheaval.
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Fred Myers
New York
Ing
Manhattan
Bronx
Lewis J. Vallentine
Valentine
Fiorella H. LaGuardia
Washington
Cash Is A Third Spent? Cash Is A Third Spent?
The Republican national committee cites a purported suppressed report to Congress claiming in 1935 only one third of the $4.88 billion work relief appropriation was spent. It says over $3 billion remained unused by December 31, 1935, and accuses the New Deal of withholding the President's stewardship record from public access.
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Richard L. Harkness
Washington
U.P
New Deal
Republican National Committee
Congress
Roosevelt
Republican Committee
Senate
House
Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow Out of Danger in London
London reports Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow formerly Barbara Hutton has rallied after gravely ill childbirth. Doctors say her condition is mending and she may now be regarded as out of danger following last Thursday night surgery for abnormal obstruction after delivering her son on Tuesday.
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London
Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow
Barbara Hutton
American cartoonist B L Ripley blocked from Russia trip
New York March 2 The American said Robert L Ripley a newspaper cartoonist has been refused permission by the Soviet government to visit Russia on a round the world trip. He said the refusal followed a radio speech he gave here last April accusing the Soviet regime of causing mass starvation in Ukraine and the North Caucasus calling the country a gigantic poorhouse.
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New York
Robert L. Ripley
Russia
Ripley
Ukraine
North Caucasus
Charity Ball Tonight in Amarillo by Elks Club
The Elks invite Amarillo residents to the annual Charity Ball at the Nat tonight at 9 30. Proceeds benefit the Goodfellows Fund for hungry school children and the Elks charity fund. Lloyd Snyder's band will provide music with several entertainment features. Exalted Ruler L R Cloninger urges public attendance.
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Elks Club
Gov. Talmadge Faces Lawsuit To Block War Chest
Atlanta reports Gov. Eugene Talmadge, armed with a $10 million fund, faces litigation aimed at blocking expenditures and challenging his unilateral Georgia rule. The suit targets the highway board trio and De Facto Treasurer J B Daniel, while a March 14 hearing orders appearance in Gainesville. W V Lance seeks a restraining order citing a $203 highway certificate with funds reserved for a $25 million paper obligation due March 25.
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Atlanta
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
B. P. Gaillard
Gainesville
Highway Board
J. B. Daniel
Gaillard
Daniel
W. V. Lance
Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas region
Amarillo and vicinity fair tonight and Tuesday with a low around 35. West Texas cloudy with showers in the Rio Grande Valley, cooler in the southeast tonight, Tuesday fair in the north and partly cloudy in the south. New Mexico fair tonight and Tuesday, colder in the south and central portions. Temperature extremes 38 to 55.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Rio Grande Valley
New Mexico
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