M Donald To Visit Rome For British Italian Conference
Rome reports final preparations for the British Italian conference this weekend as Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and Sir John Simon travel to Rome. Mussolini’s paper notes Italy’s stance, while Britain considers reactions to armament limits and naval parity with France.
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Roosevelt Opens Talks to Preserve Disarmament Efforts
In White House talks with British, French and German ambassadors, President Roosevelt pledges U S backing for disarmament and urges rapid progress on the London world economic conference. He seeks to reassure Europe, push revival of trade, lower barriers, and curb agricultural surpluses through international accord.
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Patriot and Scholar to Talk Tonight at Panhandle Rally
Louis A. Johnson national commander of the American Legion described as American. Johnson embodies patriotism and Americanism as attendees gather for a Panhandle wide rally of Legionnaires.
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Penalties on Gold Hoarding Next in Line
Gold hoarders who withdrew millions and did not return them by 3 PM today face referral to Washington under the anti hoarding act. The two year window ended with banks returning about 327 million dollars in gold to the Fed system. Chairman Steagall anticipated an emergency banking measure extension to state nonmember banks.
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Train wrecked by irregular Chinese band near Liaoyuan
A band of Chinese guerrillas wrecked a crowded Supingkai Taon railway train near Liaoyuan, killing eight Japanese and 40 Manchurians. One hundred passengers were injured seriously as saboteurs destroyed the wreckage and dispersed. Japanese planes bombed Chinese positions along the Lum River south of Hsifengkow, with leaflets urging Chinese withdrawal.
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Farm for sale 160 acres near Clayton
Attractive 160 acre improved farm offered at 1040 cash with balance terms. Location is 11 miles from Clayton. Contact Kirk Hill at 119 West 6th or by phone 2-402 or 2-8126 for details on this scarce opportunity.
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Brisbane Commentary on Stock Market and Alcohol Legislation
Arthur Brisbane notes the stock market's surge and urges caution on gambling. He discusses the Senate's beer bill adding wine, argues light wine's place in diet, and recalls Thomas Jefferson importing wine from France as part of sober European norms.
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Texas House Calls For 1434 Conventions In 1934
The Texas House passed a bill by 120 to 5 authorizing a convention to ratify or reject the 21st Amendment ending national prohibition. The measure, supported by wets and drys, sets separate conventions in Austin on September 7, 1934, with each side nominating a 23 member ticket.
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Market Reaction Halts Steady Stock Advance
New York stocks bonds and commodities retreated after two days of gains as profit taking and a calmer trading mood emerged. Wheat rose briefly but cooled while cotton slipped from yesterday's gains and bonds edged lower except for firmer US government issues under easier money conditions.
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United States
Texas doctors' fee bill advances in legislature
The bill by Reps. O. T. Dunagan and M. C. McClain limits doctors fees in Texas. Proposed rates include office consultation 1, house visit 2.02, major operation 100, minor operation 10, hospital call 0.50, with higher charges only under written contract.
Pneumonia Fears Grow in Rainhit Quake City
In Long Beach amid a drizzling rain the quake area endures cold shelters with no gas heat. Health officers warn pneumonia could rise if rain continues, but current case counts remain within expected ranges for a city of its size.
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Texans decide on liquor question via ratification convention
The article details a proposed Texas ratification convention for prohibition with delegates elected statewide on November 6, 1934 and meeting December 21 in Austin to ratify or reject the election result. Rep H H Ray objects while others debate whether to hold the vote in 1933 or 1934 citing poll tax issues and costs. Mrs Sarah Hughes argues the measure merely lets the people decide.
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Kansas City Poll Finds Farmers Favor Refinancing Mortgages
The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce said a survey across six states shows farmers oppose the domestic allotment plan and government price or production controls, but strongly want federal aid to refinance mortgages.
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Irish Chiefs In Gaelic Greetings On St Patrick Day
Eamon de Valera, president of the Irish Free State, sends St Patrick’s Day greetings to the United States. He notes Ireland faces economic problems like others but aims to provide secure livelihoods, banish unemployment, and build a happier civilization for its people. See ST. PATRICK Page 2.
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Buoyancy Returns in General Commercial Activity
New York reports from Dun and Bradstreet and the Mercantile Review say there is now more buoyancy in general commercial activity than in years. Progress toward restoring confidence in all business sectors is noted as leaders push to expand credit facilities and act aggressively. Retail buying strengthens and wholesale demand shows a better tone, with buyers expected to arrive strongly next week for the spring season.
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Beer's Return by April 4 Promised
Congressional leaders agreed on a beer wine bill to put the Volstead modification act into effect by Monday and have a legal bottle in consumers hands by April 4. The bill would become operative 15 days later with House and Senate disputes over alcohol limits and wine provisions.
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Saint Patrick Day Observance By Amarillo Shamrocks
Amarilloans marked St. Patrick's Day wearing o the green. St. Marys Academy hosted an Irish program featuring plays songs and dances led by Billie del Scott Betty Bartles Velma Campbell Lucille Lyons C Kern O Simon G Dwyer J Edwards P Irvin W J McNallen M M Gribbon N J Marsh R N Hermann P Smyer J Lyons L Barlow R Gordon L Lyons and B Younger.
Amarillo Spring Style Show Monday Night Unveils New Fashions
Amarillo shoppers await the annual pre Easter spring style show with windows opening at 7 30 pm to reveal the season’s new lines. Dave Derden and his wife lead entertainments as merchants showcase colors and dresses ahead of Easter. The same issue notes a Roosevelt anniversary with a quiet family celebration marking 28 years of marriage.
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Globe and the News
Minstrel Ollie Debrow’s Comeback Crashes in Galveston
GALVESTON March 17 Ollie Debrow once a famed minstrel known for Broadway notoriety now faces a second narcotics trial. Once sentenced in 1930 to two years, he was granted leniency but drifted into small vaudeville appearances and drug possession charges after federal agents found heroin and marked money in his Houston arrest.
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Legion Boss Louis A Johnson Visits Amarillo
National Legion commander Louis A Johnson visits Amarillo sharing the slogan keep on keeping on. Since his Portland election he has toured 43 states, logged over 45000 miles, delivered 180 major speeches, and never canceled or been late for an engagement.
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Unusual Speaker at Municipal Auditorium Friday Night
Commander Johnson, rising from iron foundry work to high honors, will speak at the Municipal Auditorium Friday night. He represents the American Legion and urges preparedness, criticizes certain peace policies, backs Roosevelt’s economy measures, and offers rehabilitation insight from Legion committees. A parade greeted him in Amarillo after his Perryton visit.
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Amarillo Weather Outlook for Weekend
Weather forecast for Amarillo and surrounding area calls for unsettled conditions tonight followed by a partly cloudy cooler Saturday. West Texas west of the 100th meridian sees similar partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures with today’s highs near 66 and a low around 43 by 1 PM.
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