Execution Set for March 31 in Hauptmann Case
Hauptmann, convicted of the Lindbergh baby slaying, is scheduled for execution at 8 PM on March 31 in Trenton New Jersey. Governor Hoffman has indicated no further stay unless new evidence emerges, with prior reprieve already granted once. Invitations to news reporters and witnesses were mailed by Keeper Mark Kimberling announcing the time.
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Trenton
N. J
U.P
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Mark O. Kimberling
Harold G. Hoffman
Hauptmann
Six Die in Arkansas Cabin Fire Near Bassett
Six persons were burned to death and a seventh critically injured when a plantation cabin near Bassett Arkansas burned early today. The dead include Edgar Meeks 30 his wife about 27 their two children aged two and five Meeks father in law Mr Green and Green s son 12 Mrs Green was treated for serious burns and cuts after Meeks hurled her through a window to save her. Neighbors found Meeks with his youngest child and a key ring beside the door as flames trapped the occupants.
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Ark
Edgar Meeks
Meek
Mr. Green
Green
Floods Devastate New England and Ohio Valley Leaving Hundreds Homeless
Amid unprecedented floods across New England and the Ohio Valley, death tolls rise to 136 with 200000 homeless and damage near 300 million dollars. President Roosevelt delays Florida trip to coordinate relief as states deploy guards and public works struggle to restore power and water.
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New England
Ohio Valley
America
Roosevelt
Federal
Flat tax proposed on corporate net income in Congress
A House Ways and Means subcommittee tentatively approves a flat tax of 22.44 percent on corporate net income limited by dividend payments due to state and federal or contractual restraints. The decision marks a move toward a simplified tax regime for corporations amid constitutional and contractual considerations.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Texcolokan: A 49th State Created by Resettlement Admin
The Resettlement Administration designates Texcolokan as a new district with 37 Texas counties, 14 Colorado counties, three Oklahoma counties, and 25 Kansas counties in Region 12, alongside New Mexico. Amarillo is listed as the regional capital for Texcolokan, directing local programs, while New Mexico programs operate from Las Cruces.
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Texas
Colorado
Oklahoma
Kansas
New Mexico
Amarillo
Texcolokan
Las Cruces
Mrs Hewitt in grave condition amid pneumonia fight
Mrs Maryon Cooper Hewitt remains in grave condition in Jersey City after pneumonia worsened. Doctors fear she may not survive while she lies hospitalized since February 21 following an alleged overdose in what police describe as a possible death attempt. She faces a Mayhem charge in San Francisco related to sterilizing her daughter, Ann, in the film Wife vs Secretary.
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Jersey City
N. J
Maryon Cooper Hewitt
William M. Doody
George O'Hanlon
San Francisco
Ann
Costs for Year Surpasses 5 Billion in Federal Outlays
Washington March 20 Expenditures of the federal government for the current fiscal year rose above 5 billion dollars for the first time, with the treasury statement of March 18 showing 5 082 084 690.82 spent. The total edged ahead of the previous year’s pace, amid 1935 figures noting 4 905 708 824.29 expenditures as of March 18.
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Washington
U.R
Treasury
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce to elect directors
Amarillo Chamber members will choose 13 directors from 25 candidates for two year terms starting April 15. Voting is secret and may be cast at 307 Polk Street between 9 am and 5 pm with absentee ballots available. Nominees include John R. Armstrong, Cal Farley, Clyde Holtzclaw, Hugh Tolleson and others. election judges are S E Fish and J M Russell.
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Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Polk Street
Roy Cullum
John R. Armstrong
W. M. Benton
W. J. Beechler
Herbert Budke
C. P. Bordwell
J. E
C. E. Weymouth
Walter Barlow
Wade Brymer
Floyd Studer
George Ordway
Erwin Ochsner
S. E. Fish
J. M. Russell
Garford Wilkinson
H. B. Cook
Earl Scruggs
Carl Makeig
Norris
Two Are Killed in Locomotive Blast at Silver Zone
Two men died and four were injured when a Western Pacific Railroad locomotive exploded in the cupola of a caboose on eastbound freight train No. 62 at Silver Zone Nev 34 miles west of Wendover Utah. The dead are C. E. Dockendorf 63 and G. F. Howell 27 both Elko Nev. Conductor Fred Black and special agent O C Cherry of Elko Nev were scalded by live steam.
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G. F. Howell
Fred Black
O. C. Cherry
Brisbane Column Reflects on Gas Warfare and Open Cities
The Globe features Arthur Brisbane reflecting on modern warfare and gas attacks on open cities. The piece notes that even "civilized nations" may use poison gas and argues that war settles such questions, highlighting the grim role of gas, planes, and munitions in future conflicts.
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America
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Ethiopia
France outlines plan for world security conference in 1936
Paris discloses a proposed League of Nations conference to reassess postwar problems including covenant modernization and economic security. The agenda covers collective security, sanctions Article XVI, arms limits, economic ties, and a framework for Germany’s return to the League.
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Associated Press
London
League of Nations
Germany
Rhine
Europe
Council of the League
League
United States
Japan
Brazil
Rhineland
Texas relief extended as destitute assured aid through spring
Austin reports state relief will continue to provide subsistence through spring. The 1936 close out of direct relief ends April 1 with aid limited to unworkables while the rest are moved to the Works Progress Administration. The relief commission shifts funds to extend support for the aged destitute beyond the direct aid deadline.
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Texas
Works Progress Administration
Relief Commission
Walker couple abandons adoption plan after publicity
Former Mayor James J. Walker and wife Betty Compton said they would not adopt a five week old girl. They had begun steps in Chicago but cancelled the plan due to publicity.
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New York
James J. Walker
Betty Compton
Chicago
Spring Arrives In Early Start To Centuries Timeline
Washington notes spring began today at 12:58 P M marking the vernal equinox as the calendar shifts explain why the date has varied historically. The article traces calendar reforms from Julius Caesar to Gregory XIII and explains leap year rules affecting equinox timing into the next century.
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Julius Caesar
Gregory XIII
Nicaea
Hardest Job for Parents of Twins
Oshkosh Wisconsin March 20 John Potter said the hardest twin parenting task is choosing new names after his wife gave birth to Philip and Phylis, her sixth set of twins.
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Oshkosh
Wis
U.P
John Potter
Philip
Phylis
Champion at Show Is Sold at Fort Worth Auction
The Twin, a top prize steer, sold for 1.40 a pound at 1,070 pounds during the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show auction. Frontier Centennial Exposition and Amon Carter bought the grand champion, and L. H. Duncan of Oklahoma City received 1,498 dollars for the Twin's owner.
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Fort Worth
U.P
The
Frontier Centennial Exposition
Amon Carter Bidding
L. H. Duncan
Oklahoma City
Dionne Quintuplets See Movies in New York Visit
The Dionne parents Oliva and Elzire Dionne arrived in New York to watch their quintuplets perform in the film The Country Doctor. They will tour the city before returning to Canada. Mrs. Dionne said she has seen only three motion pictures in her life.
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New York
Dionne
Oliva
Elzire Dionne
Canada
Callander
Ont
Judge Almost Serves as Juror in His Own Court
In the 108th Judicial District Court Judge W E Gee was nearly drawn as a juror in his own case as the jury wheel yielded his name. Deputy sheriff Milt Cunningham issued the summons. The text also references Clark Gable Jean Harlow and Myrna Loy.
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Jean Harlow
Myrna Loy
Paramount
W. E. Gee
108Th Judicial District Court
Milt Cunningham
Sat
Explosion Kills Three in Texarkana Sandflat Fire
In Texarkana Texas March 20 a massive blast and ensuing fire destroyed six businesses in the sandflat district. Three people died including Professor Van Zan a fortune teller found near a stairway outside a grocery store apartment. Two others were found at the store rear. Owner A C Ward confirmed none of the victims were his employees.
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Texarkana
Texas
Sandflat
van Zan
A. C. Ward
Spring Style Show Lights Amarillo Downtown
Easter preview lights up Amarillo with a spring style show at 7 30 pm featuring new fashions and machinery. Live models unveil in display windows with a treasure hunt and entertainment by Skinny Scales and the Amarillo College orchestra. Tickets hidden in windows for Country Doctor theater show. Fire destroys Haskell high school building. loss about 60000 dollars. cause undetermined.
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Southwest
Globe News
Scales
Paramount
Dionne Quints
Good Winter Oils 10¢ gr
1900 W. 3rd. John Maynard Lumber Co. advertises McMurtry Paints and Varnishes with a price emphasis and a contact phone 5353 for service and supplies.
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John Maynard Lbr. Co
McMurtry Paints
State highway patrol to double force in Amarillo
The Texas Department of Public Safety will double its presence in Amarillo with 10 to 12 highway patrolmen under Captain M L Berry who becomes inspector in charge. The division now covers the area north of a line from Childress to Farwell and will centralize at new headquarters. Berry, formerly in Dallas, will report here early next week. The number of stations drops from 35 to 12 with more men per station.
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Department of Public Safety
Amarillo
M. L. Berry
Childress
Farwell
Berry
Dallas
E. C. White
Western restaurant owners urge practicality over looks for waitresses
In Los Angeles 1200 restaurant owners from 11 western states concluded their convention with a prime requirement for a perfect waitress: good solid feet. Sid Hoemaker, a veteran restaurateur, said beautiful waitresses distract from the food and are not used in better places.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Western States
Sid Hoemaker
Five Amarillo homes quarantined for scarlet fever
Five homes in Amarillo are quarantined due to scarlet fever. Dr. B M Primer, health unit director, said two quarantines will be lifted Sunday. Only two cases have been reported in the county outside Amarillo, a light figure for this time of year.
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Amarillo
B. M. Primer
Boxer's Death Follows Prizefight in New York
Tony Scarpati aged 22 died in Bushwick Hospital from injuries sustained Tuesday night in a prizefight with Lou Ambers of Herkimer New York at Broadway Arena. The tilt was part of the promotion Wife va. Secretary at Paramount.
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New York
U.P
Tony Scarpati
Bushwick Hospital
Lou Ambers
Herkimer
N. Y
Broadway Arena
Amarillo and Vicinity Weather Forecast Summary
Fair tonight with a low around 42 degrees. Saturday remains fair and slightly warmer. West Texas and New Mexico show fair conditions with little temperature change. Amarillo’s temperature extremes were 39 to 64 degrees so far today.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
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