Washington dinner gab and Capitol Hill quips flash broad
A Washington dinner scene features Chief Justice Hughes and remarks from Edward White nicknamed Eddie. Jokes about politicians and NRA code hearings mix with anecdotes on Royce and Ickes, a Capitol Hill shift toward blond waitresses, and a Mary’s Academy drama set for tomorrow night at 8.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Justice White
Eddie
Jones Bill to Senate and Air Mail Measure Pass House
The House adopted the conference report on the Jones bill to make beef and dairy cattle and basic commodities under the farm act and sent it to the Senate for approval. It authorizes a 200 million dollar processing tax to cut surpluses and shifts basic commodities under the act. The House also approved the administration's temporary air mail bill, authorizing Army planes for mail service and directing cost reporting. Democratic leaders push Bankhead cotton control toward a swift Senate vote as debate limits take effect today.
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Washington
House
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
White House
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
Congress
Deadline near for 1934 car licenses in Potter County
Miss Jewell Davidson Potter County tax collector warns vehicle owners who have not bought new 1934 licenses that the deadline to pay without penalty is midnight March 31. After that date a 20 percent penalty applies. About 1,500 still without plates.
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Potter County
Mike Jewell Davidson
Allinon Dehont
Masterson Ranch
Mtathon
Han
Wolflin Hehereneee
Jacinto Fire
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity
Forecast for Amarillo and surrounding areas calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday. West Texas may see partly cloudy skies and New Mexico generally fair to night and Tuesday with colder temperatures and frost tonight. Temperature extremes range from 30 to 39 degrees at one o clock.
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Amarillo
Vicinty
West Texas
New Mexico
Connally Seeks Legislation for Currency Recall Plan
Sen Tom Connally proposes a two year currency recall to force hoarded money into circulation. He says profits would accrue to the government and banks while aiding crime detection, with non negotiable status after the time limit and increasing discounts on exchanges. The plan aims to reveal hidden currency and curb illicit wealth.
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Washington
U.P
Sen
Tom Connally
Texas
Connally
United Press
Treasury
Frank G
Severe Panhandle Snow Record Boosts Wheat Prospects
Amarillo reports 21 inches of snow yielding about 2.06 inches of moisture in 26 hours. The Panhandle experienced widespread moisture with record snowfall, aiding Panhandle wheat and ranges while forecasts improved for warmer conditions tonight and tomorrow.
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Panhandle
Dalhart and Textine
Weather Bureau
Dalhart
Texline
Perryton
Witnesses Clash Over Insanity Evidence in Crutchfield Murder Trial
In 47th District Court Amarillo jurors hear testimony on Crutchfield's movements the night of January 4 and morning of January 5 in the fatal shooting of Police Captain Preston Burnam. State contends defense lines would be offered twice. judge allows cross examination to save time. Dr John H Vaughan testifies Crutchfield sane after 30 minute exam. Former taxi driver Felton Childers testifies Crutchfield rode with him to the Western Hotel and later from 832 Fannin Street.
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Preston Burnam
Henry Bishop
Bishop
John H. Vaughan
Amarillo
Felton Childers
Ferguson
George Robertson
San Jacinto
Fannin Street
Dr. Alexander Lindsay Amarillo physician dies at 73
Amarillo physician Dr Alexander Hayden Lindsay aged 73 died at his home 1210 Washington Street after years of ill health. He practiced in Capeville Paris Plainview and Amarillo and served as health unit director and president of local medical societies. Survived by son Horace Lindsay two brothers two sisters and his wife Mrs Lindsay. Services at Central Presbyterian Church conducted by Dr R Thomson with Masonic rites at Memorial Park Cemetery. Interment beside wife and son. Arrangements by N S Griggs & Sons.
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Panhandle
Washington Street
Lindsay
North Carolina
Memphis Hospital
Memphis
Tenn
Capeville
Tex
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South Plains
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Potter County
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Famed Musicians To Appear at Roseland Tonight
Phil Baxter and his boys arrive for two nights of dance music at Roseland Ballroom and Nat Dine and Dance Place. Admission is $1.10 per couple or stag, 55 cents per extra lady. Baxter, a noted composer and orchestra leader, is the only famous group contracted this spring.
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Panhandle
Roseland Ballroom
Wilbur
Hawk
Tri-State Fair Association
Baxter
Forlorn Kiddies Offered Home by Wealthy People
In Beaumont on March 6, five orphan Frank Reese children aged from one week to 12 years wait in a hospital after both parents died within a few days from pneumonia. The newborn baby arrived during Mrs Reese's hospitalization. Four children remain in quarantine for measles and chicken pox. Adoption requests surge from wealthy families as funeral arrangements proceed.
Utopia Seen as Strife Ends in Auto Industry
Washington report notes a peace negotiated at the White House ending a threatened auto industry strike involving 125,000 workers. The settlement averts a major crisis, easing fears of broader paralysis and aiding the President's recovery program.
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Washington
White House
Burial in Alien China Soil Awaits Julian Promoter Fatal End
A grave awaited Courtney Charles Julian in Shanghai after his death by his own hand amid a dramatic late night supper. Lenora Levy, a Shanghai resident, survived after drinking the same poison, with doctors fighting to save her life. British authorities assumed charge of the case.
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U.P
China
Courtney Charles Julian
Lenora Levy
Julian
Bond
Automobile industry backs 36 hour week plan
Arthur Brisbane in The Globe comments on unions and a proposed 36 hour week for auto workers. He notes 168 hours in a week and questions how 132 hours of leisure will be used while praising industry measures to offset union power. Page 11 reference.
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Arthur Brisbane
Globe
Hriwbane
Faster
President Stenio Vincent Arrives in America
President Stenio Vincent of Haiti arrives in New York for a neighborly visit with President Roosevelt amid cannon salutes and official ceremony. The arrival marks a high level diplomatic exchange between Haiti and the United States.
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America
New York
Stenio Vincent
United States
Roosevelt
Dr Shoffitt Goes to Trial for Shooting in Clarendon
Dr G W Shoffitt, 65, a Clarendon veterinarian who says he communes with Sam Bass, goes on trial in district court for assault to murder after a December 31 gunfight with Sheriff Guy Wright and Deputy Wright. The officers were at his home investigating liquor sales when the shot disabled the deputy’s left eye. Shoffitt faced a five year suspended sentence on a bootlegging charge at the time.
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Clarendon
U.P
G. W. Shoffitt
Sam Bass
Guy Wright
Wright
Shoffitt
Mail Robbery Trial Opens at Fort Worth
Fort Worth court hears Johnny Careon, charged in a 71 000 dollar mail robbery case against O. D. Stevens and seven others. U S District Attorney Clyde Eastus notes Carson has turned state's evidence and may testify for the government. Carson was brought from Leavenworth to face trial.
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Fort Worth
Johhny Careon
O. D. Stevens
United States District
Clyde Eastus
Carson
Leavenworth
Sea gold from ocean waters eyed by chemists
Discovery of an ionizing chemical formula promises extraction of gold silver and mercury from sea water. Two U.S. chemists forecast commercial recovery within 16 years as a Wilmington plant processes 15,000 pounds daily bromine, yielding about three and a half pounds of gold a day and six pounds of silver with by products.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated
Vrene
Petersburg
Fla
American Chemical Society
North America
United States
Wilmington
N. C
Cape Fear
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